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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1927

Page

3

Community Banquet Draws 400 From 18 Towns

Four hundred men from 18 Hocking valley communities gathered at Nelsonville's Christian church for the second Chamber of Commerce community banquet. Dusty Miller entertained, Johnson presided, and Mayor Eberle welcomed guests while the Minstrels of 1927 provided humor and song in a highly praised program.

Nelsonville Hocking Valley Christian Church Chamber of Commerce Daugherty Fred H. Johnson JL. J. Eberle Oral Daugherty Johnson Chamber of Commerce Minstrels Dr Rider Leonard Cooley Jack Bobo Raymond [Itaine Robert Kinney Blacklies Ralph Ernest Hoskins Carson L. Horton Jack Raybould Stenrod James Beard Jack Robo Carson Horton Ralph Parks Dusty Miller Dusty

Armistice Day Observed in Nelsonville

Nelsonville will mark Armistice Day on November 11 with a citywide program led by Glenford Dugan Post American Legion. A 10 to 12 noon street parade and ceremonial rites are planned, with Taps on the square after the parade and a two minute bells and whistles toll at 11. Stores urged to close during the recess.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Nelsonsville Legionnaires Legion Squad William Schaffer Genford Dugan J. Eberle Fred H. Johnson Chamber of Commerce Bk. E. Rosser Retail Merchants’ Association C. A. Bartlett Rotary Club

Nelsonville Plasterer B F Landis Dies At 72

Nelsonville November 4 B F Landis 72 a noted plasterer and contractor died at his High street home this morning after years of declining health He arose at 7 o'clock and died a half hour later Neu ralgia of the heart is listed as the cause He lived in Nelsonville 45 years leaving wife and five children Funeral arrangements not yet made

Nelsonville B. F. Landis High Street Landis

Public health nurse sees 336 children in October

Nelsonville reports 336 children were examined during October by Miss Ethel Walker city public health nurse. Fifty nine visits were made by the health worker in the month as she carried out community outreach and examinations.

Nelsonville Ethel Walker City Public Health

Nurse Report On October Nursing Activities

The October report lists visits to patients across prenatal maternity infant welfare and general care. It notes 59 school children examined by the health commissioner including 18 for pediculosis and vaccination scars, plus 336 assisted with two operations twelve social service calls and one parent teacher council meeting.

Lamps Needed for Mothers Study Club in Sugar Creek

A mothers study club has organized in the Sugar Creek district Nelsonville. A teacher has been secured and equipment arranged except lamps Wall oil lamps are needed. Mrs J M Hyde Nelsonville has the school in charge.

Sugar Creek Nelsonville J. M. Hyde

Parks to entertain Hyperion club women Saturday

Mrs. W. H. Parks hosts the Hyperion club ladies at her home 97 East Washington street on Saturday at 2 o clock in the afternoon.

W. H. Parks The Hyperion Club East Washington Street

Adamson Returns From European Trip With Poston Party

George Adamson arrived back Thursday evening after a June departure with the Poston party. He remained in England to visit his old home and then traveled to New York to see a brother before returning.

Nelsonville George Adamson Europe Adamson Poston England New York

Missionary Tea by Ruth Circle at Presbyterian church

The Ruth Circle hosted a missionary tea in the church social rooms arranged home like with lamps and rugs. Edith Stiers and E. B. McCune sang, Louise Rice played piano, Irene McDowell led devotions from a Dunbar poem, and refreshments were served by Mrs. Fred Johnson and others. A generous offering was given.

Presbyterian Church Circle of Ruth Society Edith Stiers McCune Louise Rice Irene McDowell Dunbar Fred Johnson Leonard Cooley Hubert

Masquerade Party Hosted by Mrs Nora Sanborn

Mrs Nora Sanborn entertained the Jolly Twelve at a Halloween themed masquerade party in Longstretch featuring guests in costumes. Refreshments were served to Mrs Mabel Justice Mrs Mattie Eckles Mrs Flossie Williams Mrs Clara Gears Mrs Ruth Brooker Miss Austin a Chute Miss Wilma Gears Roderick Thomas Miss Eva Galentine Miss Catty Eckles Miss Iva May Justice Miss Asenell Williams and Mrs Nora Sanborn.

Nora Sanborn Jolly Twelve Club Longstretch Hallowe'en Mabel Justice Mattie Eckles Flossie Williams Clara Gears Ruth Brooker Austina Chute Wilma Gears Roderick Thomas Eva Galentine Catty Eckles Iva May Justice Asenell Williams Nora Sanhorn

Personal Notes Reflect Local Social Ties

Mrs. William Mills spends week in Mannington West Virginia as guest of Miss Elizabeth Inman. Mrs. William Jacobs returns from visit with Corning relatives. Mrs. Arthur Burgess of Lancaster visits her parents Mr and Mrs C L Pensyle. Mrs. L J Murphy ends week in Zanesville. Mrs. Gena Nelson of Cleveland daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Bricher Riverside recovers after recent Cleveland hospital operation.

William Mills Mannington W. Va Elizabeth Inman William Jacobs Corning Arthur Burgess Lancaster C. L. Pensyle L. J. Murphy Zanesville Gena Nelson Cleveland W. M. Bricher Riverside

National Crime Commission to Seek Federal Aid This Winter

Washington report says the National Crime Commission, formed two years ago by citizens to combat crime, will extend its activities beyond state lines and request federal assistance this winter.

Washington National Crime Commission America

Evolution in teaching urged at teachers' meeting

Dr. Edward L. Rice of Ohio Wesleyan University spoke on the evidence of evolution in teaching and urged the theory be taught in secondary schools at the Northwestern Ohio Teachers' association session in Cleveland.

Cleveland Northwestern Ohio Teachers’ Association Edward L. Rice Ohio Wesleyan University

Coroner to Examine Pills in Bay Village Death

Cleveland reports coroner A P Hammond was asked to examine patent medicine pills suspected in the Thursday death of Ira J Snyder 54 of Bay Village. Snyder was found unconscious in his auto near Bereq and died soon after.

Cleveland A. P. Hammond Ira J. Snyder Bay Village Snyder Bereq

Jury selection in Pep pers murder trial proceeds slowly

Gallipolis Ohio November 4 Jury selection entered its third day in the trial of Eddie Peppers 31 negro bellhop charged with the murder of Mrs Florence Buck postmistress of Grimm s Landing West Virginia August 15 with little prospect of a completed panel before tomorrow as delays continue in the case

Gallipolis Eddie Peppers Florence Buck Grimm's Landing W. Va

Echoes of Meeting at Athens Branch Event

The Athens branch of the A A U W aired echoes from the state meeting at the Faculty Woman's club last night. Reports traced to Youngstown on October 21 and 22 were read by Mrs Homer Cherrington Mrs J B Allen Prof Genevieve Apgar Dr Edith Wray and Dean Irma E Voigt. The international association seeks a 1000000 fellowship fund to aid advanced graduate study for distinguished women. Prof Apgar, chairing the local program committee, pledged future meetings with prominent educators.

Athens Faculty Woman's Club Youngstown Homer Cherrington J. B. Allen Genevieve Apgar Edith Wray Irma E. Voigt International Association Apgar

Ohio Missionary Groups to Meet Here Next Week

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of First Methodist Athens hosts the Ohio conference November 9 and 10 with speakers including President F E Bryan and national leaders. Music features include Grace Spring directing congregational singing and a boys choir. local musicians perform duets and quartets.

Woman's Home Missionary Society First Methodist Church Athens Ohio F E. B. Bryan R. Lawton South Side Settlement Columbus W. H. C. Goode L. C. Wright Epworth-Euclid Cleveland E. E. Luce Grace Spring Bertha Bridgman Delma Young Ohio University East Side Margaret Stalder W. R. Phillips William Austin Katherine Foltz Ralph Parks E. L. Morrell Jack Bobo Nelsonville Charles Ey Poston William A. Austin W. Ey Clark W. B. Brade L. W. Russell George Flemming E. W. Goldsberry P. G. Dowler C. E. Wells Violet Thomas

Revival Services Under Pastor Ira P Day At Clarks Chapel

The Rev Ira P Day conducts revival services at Clarks Chapel church with assistance from G W Pierce song leader and Rev Earl Cowen. Cowen will preach Saturday evening. Services begin at 7 30 each evening and continue through the coming week.

Ira P. Day Clarks Chapel G. W. Pierce Earl Cowen Cowen

Rescue Effort Saves Worker From Cave-In

Frank Decarolis was injured in a cave-in during sewer excavation in Columbus. Fellow workers shielded him from falling debris, and his life was believed to be saved by their actions.

Columbus Frank Decarolis Decarolis

Remus Insanity Hearing Cancelled as Trial Set

Cincinnati reporters say attorneys and the court cancelled the insanity hearing for George Remus, former millionaire bootlegger. He will stand trial November 14 in Cincinnati on the murder charge of his wife Imogene Remus, dated October 4.

Cincinnati George Remus Remus Imogene Remus

Eighten Men Survive Final Tryout For Ohio U Glee Club

Eighteen men remain after last night’s final tryout at Music Hall, finalizing a 38 member Glee Club. Ten veterans from September’s early eliminations join the new group, training separately before joining the varsity club for tours planned across northern and southern Ohio plus West Virginia. Named new members include Roy Cox Philadelphia and Donald McPherson Albany as first tenors, John Barr Mansfield and John Alden Athens as first bass, with several other tenors and basses listed by hometowns.

Ohio University Music Hall Glee Club David Todd West Virginia Roy Cox Philadelphia Donald McPherson Albany Kenneth Baker Belleville Andrew Mandula Cleveland Paul Russell Athena John Barr Mansfield George Townsend Lima Ralph Yoder West Liberty Robert Leake New Straitsville John Alden John Sprague Athens Charles Gressie Hawthorn Page Mead Beverly Arthur Cornwell Sharon Vincent Jukes Robert Downing Francis Cardot Erie Robert Oakes Portsmouth

Vinco Herbal Medicine Promises Energy Boost

A vintage ad touts Old Reliable Vinco as a non purging herbal remedy to energize the user. It claims Vinco tones the stomach liver and intestines and offers a 26 cent box with a nightly tablet for a full productive day next day.

After 50 Years Clerk at Logan Depot Faces Appendicitis

Frank Gallagher a longtime clerk at the Logan freight depot was taken to a Columbus hospital Tuesday afternoon for an appendicitis operation. Despite more than half a century with the Hocking Valley railroad he will miss weeks at his post but says he is not worried about the surgery.

Logan Frank Gallagher Columbus Hocking Valley Railroad Gallagher

Repairs Suspend Services At First Presbyterian Church

Due to heating system repairs there will be no morning or evening services at First Presbyterian Church. Pastor Dr A Wilcox says Sunday school will meet in the church’s smaller rooms.

First Presbyterian Church A. ¥. Wilcox

Simple test promises relief for stomach distress

Readers are advised to try Bisulated Magnesia after meals to prove that most stomach discomfort is unnecessary. The non laxative powder or tablets claim to cleanse, sweeten, and neutralize stomach acids, with relief appearing in minutes after a day’s trial.

Learns of Death Foster Mother in Cambridge

Mrs. Preston Berley of 66 North Cemetery Street learned yesterday of the sudden death of her foster mother Mrs. H J Raksom in Cambridge.

Preston Berley North Cemetery Street H. J. Raksom Cambridge

Drink Water to Aid Kidneys and Back Health

Excessive rich foods form acids that stress kidneys. Drink water daily to flush acids and waste, and consider Jad Salts a few days to stimulate sluggish kidneys. The salts, made from grape and lemon acids with lithia, help bladder irritation and prevent disorders.

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Valley Thursman Miller Wilmington Jack Martin Melody Boys John W. Wood J. H. Inderrieden Charles Bartels Glenford Dugan Missionary Tea Crime Group McCormicks Scott Smith Smart Shoes Piechem Logan Freight Depot Stoecklein’s Glouster Parkersburg GAS and Water Lieurance Sales Organization Stratford Hotel Court Square Parkersburg, W. Va
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