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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1923

Page

3

Nelsonville City Council Advances Mill Street Improvements

Nelsonville council met with all members present except Quest. The meeting approved third readings on several ordinances including Shafer addition zoning, bonds for Mill street improvements, and a $690 note for mill street anticipations. A committee was appointed to pursue Mason City Hill improvements after concerns about rear lot obstructions.

Quest Nelsonville Mill Street Keenan L. D. Poston A. G. Cotton Mason City Hill Cotton Stewart

Local notices and health ad blend in Cincinnati paper

An elderly health testimonial for Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery appears alongside obituaries and church district missionary meeting notices. The column mentions Paul S Meg rue and Mrs Ella Evans, a Christian woman of about 30 years in Cincinnati and Nelsonville, plus a district Presbyterian gathering with Mrs A Y Wilcox and Mrs J M Hyde coordinating rides.

Cincinnati Ohio Pierce Paul S. Megrue Madison Road W. B. Evans Evans Nelsonville Hiram Howe T. L. Lowe Columbus Athens Dr. Pierce Golden Medical District Missionary Discovery Invalds’ Union Furance Buffalo N. Y Presbyter

City School Dinner Planned by Parent Teachers Association

The association hosts a 6 pm dinner Thursday for teachers from city schools in the Presbyterian church dining rooms. School board members, their wives, and the public health nurse will be guests. Tables set for 60.

Presbyterian Church

Pythian Sisters Host Social Evening With Pie Banquet

The Pythian Sisters plan a social for members Thursday with each member allowed a guest and asked to bring a favorite pie. General admission is 10 cents. Mrs Blanche Hoffman and Mr and Mrs Oakley Farmer with daughter Mary visited Mr and Mrs Albert Green in Zanesville for the weekend.

Pythian Sistrs Blanche Hoffman Oakley Farmer Mary Zanesville Albert Green

Mrs Green Hosts Sunday Chicken Dinner Guests

Mrs. Frank Green entertained Sunday with a chicken dinner for guests including Mr and Mrs Oakley Farmer and daughter Mrs Vernon Hutchinson and children Mrs Blanche Hofman John and Arthur Green of Zanesville and son Earl of home.

Frank Green Oakley Farmer Vernon Hutchinson Blanche Hofman John and Arthur Green Zanesville Earl of Home

Presbyterian church ladies aid meeting set for Wednesday

The ladies' aid society of the Presbyterian church will meet Wednesday afternoon in the parlor. A good attendance is desired.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church

Village business and court actions noted in county report

The report details Cushman's loss in a local giveaway including two diamond rings and a Victrola, sold properties on 38.77 acres to Ira Stansberry, and church additions from Evangelist R. E. Taylor in Trimble. It also mentions Moose Lodge events, auto license tag administration by U B Richardson, and local residents’ travel and voting activity in Athens county.

Cetpta W. C. Cushman Mra. Stump Ada Murray Gladys Stump Mr. Cushman Thorp McKinley Athens County Common Pleas Court Ira Stansberry R. EL. A. Taylor Tennessee Trimble Church of Christ Evangelist Taylor Shawnee

Birth of Clarence Junior to Johnson and Ceope families

A boy named Clarence Junior weighs nine pounds at birth Monday morning at the home of Mr and Mrs George Ceope, born to Mr and Mrs Edward Johnson.

Edward Johnson Bernice Ceope George Ceope Clarence Junior

Lodge Elects Officers For Philadorian Lodge No 157

The annual election of officers of Philadorian lodge No 157 S. and A. M. was held Monday night. Jos Figgins was chosen W M H W Mitchell S W Charlie A Vorkes J W Ralph W Parks Treasurer Co H Bartlett Secretary H H Jackson 8 D H H ler J D O Steenrod Tyler Co L Stout Trustee

Philadorian Lodge No Jos. Figgins W. M. H. W. Mitchell S. W. Charlies A. Vorkes J. W. Ralph W. Parks Co. H. Bartlett H. H. Jackson

Circle of Ruth Hosts Home Mission Study Night

Velma Young and Mrs. C H Bartlett entertained the Circle of Ruth at the Presbyterian church Monday night. After the business session the last two chapters of the home mission study class were presented by Edith Stier and Mable Heffner. Dinner followed. H C Paulus of New Philadelphia was weekend guest of L R Powell.

Circle OF Ruth Velma Young C. H. Bartlett Ruth The Presbyterian Church Home Mission Edith Stier Mable Heffner H. C. Paulus New Philadelphia L. R. Powell

Hocking Valley Engineers Inspect Water Plant and Mines at San Toy

The Hocking Valley Engineers and Surveyors met at San Toy on November 2 to review the village water supply and its modern filtration plant. They toured the Sandy Creek Coal Co mines praised for clean coal and modern equipment and voted to hold the next meeting in Corning on December 7 with a noted program. Mrs Katzenback, Dr and Mrs E B Acomb and family are noted visitors and residents visiting from Zanesville and Cumberland.

Hocking Valley Engineers Hocking Valley Engineers and Surveyors Association San Toy Ladies Aid Society Sandy Creek Coal Co Ohio Corning Charles Katzenback Zanesville Cumberland

Pattern for ladies bust 34 to 46 inches with trimming

The message describes a blue or black sateen pattern with white dots and white linen trimming. It covers sizes 34 through 46 inches, estimates fabric needs: a 38 inch bust needs 5 yards of 40 inch material, trim requires a half yard of 32 inch material, and width at the foot is two and a half yards. Patterns mailed for 12 cents in stamps.

Rotarians Invited to Education Week School Events

The Athens Rotary club announced at a noon meeting that Red Cross membership will be encouraged via a roll-call. Dr. Blaine Goldsberry joined the club at the event and was warmly welcomed. An open meeting Friday will feature the Fort Gower memorial marker presentation.

Athens Rotary Club Hotel Berry Red Cross Fred Alderman County Red Cross Committee Blaine Goldsberry Athens Club Fort Gower Memorial Athens High School Harshman

Kitchen Cabinets Should Be Emptied and Washed Monthly

The article advises that kitchen cabinets be emptied of their contents at least once a month and washed thoroughly to maintain cleanliness and organization.

Marmola Fat Reduction Tablets Promote Quick Slimming

Promotes Marmola Prescription Tablet as a harmless fat reducing product. Claims fat removal after meals and at bedtime without dieting or exercise. Advertises price one dollar per box and direct ordering from Marmola Co. Detroit Michigan. Targets readers seeking simple weight loss solution.

Marmola Co Woodward Ave Detroit Mich

October marriage licenses fall in Athens Ohio area

Athens October marriage licenses show 34 couples, fewer than any month this year since May. Four licenses in Athens and five in Nelsonville. average ages 22 for brides and 26 for grooms. oldest groom 70, youngest brides 16. most applicants born in Ohio with a few from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Connecticut, and one each from Austria Hungary Finland and Poland.

Athens Hocking Valley D. Cupid Ohio Robins Riverside Drive Peacocks Nelsonville Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Massachusetts Tennessee Connecticut Austria Hungary Finland Poland

Town Cut Off By Bold Bandits Rob Banks In Gans

Bandits robbed the First National and Exchange State banks in Gans Spencer inc early today, cutting wires and binding the city watchman. Two townsmen wounded, guards stationed, losses estimated between 12000 and 15000 dollars. In Columbus the Ohio Supreme Court upheld the death sentence for John Karagians convicted of murdering David Gambie on September 1 1921.

Columbus State Supreme Court John Karagians Warren David Gambie

Bulgars Back Down Accept Terms of Yugoslav Ultimatum

Sofia dispatch says Bulgaria has accepted Yugoslav ultimatum terms and will likely comply within 24 hours. The report places the action in London dated November 6.

Burgars London Bulgaria Sofia

Sisters Gather for Jacksonville Homecoming

Mrs Mollie Sauser and Mrs Ida South hosted a Sunday homecoming in Jacksonville on November 4 where six siblings and other relatives gathered at Mrs Sauser's home. At noon two tables were loaded with a variety of dishes and good things.

Mollie Sauser Ida South Jacksonville

Palmer Family Reunion Shown At Lauser Home

At Jacksonville Ohio a Palmer family gathering enjoyed a second meeting in 18 years with six Palmer siblings seated together. Guests included Mr David Palmer of Steubenville Ohio and Mrs Anna Brabcock of Marion Ohio among others. Also present were Mr and Mrs Thomas Anderson and six children Juanita Marie Maddelyne Fern Elven Lorene John and Denzel.

Palmer Lauser David {. Palmer Steubenville Anna Brabcock Marion Jennie Bean Columbus Ida A. South Mellie Lauser Thomas Palmer Jacksonville Thomas Anderson Juanita Marie Maddelyne Fern Elven Lorene John Denzel

Hatch Library to Host Children’s Look Week Talks

Mrs Hatch will observe Children’s Look Week November 11 to 17 with library events. Speakers will be top authorities on children’s books, starting with Misa Allen, reference librarian at Ohio University. Announcements will follow as the library seeks public interest and cooperation.

Jacksonville Figures in Court Case Fragments

Charles Palmer and several Jacksonville residents including Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoisington with children Alice Geraldine and Ralph Melville, Mr. John Sauser, and Mr. Jacob Sauser appear in a damaged news fragment.

Charles Palmer Charles Hoisington Two Childdren Alice Geraldine Ralph Melville John Sauser Jaccob Sauser Jacksonville

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelsonville News Citry Council Dr. Morse Ian Church J. M. Hyde Hyde A. Y. Wilcox Pythian Sisters Ladies’ Aid Adolphus Shields Clarksburg W. Va Sy McKee Drug Store Dolly Peggy Molly Nelsonville Home & Savings Association J. H. Saltz Adam and Eve Glouster Lodge Loyal Order of Moose Moose Hall U. BF State House Joseph Walburn Toledo Margaret Welsch Fred Cornwell Peter Murray James Jane Jesse Collins Trimble Life Dora William Charles H. Wieand First Methodist Church Wieand Athens County Methodist Church Gans Glouster Chicago X Denson L. E. Cash Gibson Prescription Store RED Crobks Hatch Library Muj Cantera Chamberlain Cornwell Christma Jewelers and Optometrist the Hallmark Store Smith & Weason Wheaton Hardware CO E. Jackson Street Chess
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