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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1926

Page

3

Joint P T A Meeting Draws Notable Attendees

Newissonville reports a well attended joint meeting of four P T A groups at the junior high school auditorium. Vice president Mrs Henry Lancaster chaired in the absence of President Dr C E Welch. Performances included trap drum by Jack Patton and mother, piano numbers by Edison Hickman Bob Blomen and chorus, Nelsonville High Glee Club, and duets by Barbara Bicen od and Mary Adeline Wilson. Refreshments served by eighth grade domestic science girls under Miss Kempher.

Newissonville C. E. Welch Henry Lancaster Jack Patton Edison Hickman Bob Btniter Iwo Nelsonville High School Glee Club

Masons Elect Officers At Annual Meeting

Fred H. Ervin of Glouster was chosen high priest of St. Bernard chapter Royal Arch Masons in Nelsonville. Other officers named include Cc. E. Washburn king Harry Hickman scribe James Sharp treasurer C. G. Pritchard secretary Harley Mitchell Co of Hi Merle Green P 8 Floyd Steenrod R A C Leland Devore GM 3rd V Raymond Co. Cook GM 2nd V Frank C. Hitchings GM 1st V Mose Evans sentinel C L Stout HH Iler C H Bartlett trustees.

Nelsonville Fred H. Ervin Glouster St. Bernard Royal Arch Masons Masonic Temple Cc. E. Washburn King Harry Hickman James Sharp C. G. Pritchard Harley Mitchell Merle E. Green Floyd Steenrod Leland Devore G. M Raymond Co. Cook

Standard set for Nelsonville Lyceum program

Nelsonville students set a new standard with a lyceum program by J. W. Zellner on Friday November 5. He used grease paint wigs and costumes to portray real life historical and biblical figures with readings adding realism. His Abe Martin and German lady drew applause and his religious history figures earned favorable comment. Zellner also depicted Grant and Lee in review and Lincoln reciting the Gettysburg Address impressed the audience. Moses the lawgiver appeared in ancient garb with the famous slab.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Lyceum J. W. Zellner Abe Martin Grant and Lee Zellner Lincoln Gatysburg Moses

Jad Salts Kidney Relief Ad Card

An old health ad promotes Jad Salts to cleanse and stimulate kidneys and relieve backache and bladder irritation. It urges drinking lots of water and taking four ounces of Jad Salts in water before breakfast to normalize kidney function.

Comedy of American business life on stage and more

A program listing three remaining course items includes an up-to-the-minute comedy of American business life titled to the Ladies, the American Glee club, and a miscellaneous program by home talent.

American Glee Club

Record set for coal output across United States

The Federal Bureau of Mines reports soft coal production for the week ending October at 13,430,000 net tons, a new weekly record. October total is estimated at 54,536,000 tons, with 1926 cumulative bituminous output through October at 460,842,000 tons. Ohio weekly totals rose to 734,000 tons, while Lake Erie cargo coal shipments through October 3 total 24,395,289 tons, ahead of 1925.

Nelsonville Federal Bureau of Mins Ohio Lake’ Erie

Warren Parents Announce Nelsonville Daughter

Mr and Mrs Sam Warren of Nelsonville announce the birth of their daughter on November 9. The infant joins the family with joyous greetings from relatives and friends in the community.

Nelsonville Sam Warren

Eight and a half pound daughter arrives at home

A family welcomed an eight and a half pound daughter on Sunday at their home, marking a joyous addition to the household.

Wallace wins Peace Declamation in Nelsonville contest

Marceline Wallace was voted winner in the Peace Declamation contest held Sunday at the Christian church in Nelsonville. She will compete in the county contest. Judges were Superintendent Crawford and Miss Ruby Lee.

Nelsonville The Christian Church Marceline Wallace

Young Mother Dies Monday in NelsonvilleArea

Mrs. Dulcia Spencer 20, wife of Harvey Spencer, died Monday at home near Murray City after an illness of actoid fever. Funeral services Thursday at 3 pm at Salem church with burial at Salem. She is survived by her husband two young children her parents and several brothers and sisters.

Nelsonville Dulcia Spencer Harvey Spencer Murray City Salem Church Salem

Several Families Make Home Changes in Nelsonville

Ivan Matheny moves from the flat over Sheppard's store to the Coope house on Adams street. Albert Barber moves into Matheny's vacated rooms. Dave Burnell moves into the Cox house on West Washington street. Delbert Davis moves from Kentner street into the Hoodlet house on Monroe street vacated by Burnell.

Nelsonville Ivan Matheny Sheppard's Coope Adams Street Albert Barber Matheny Dave Burnell Cox West Washington Street Barber Delbert Davis Kentner Street Monroe Street Burnell

Birth of Daughter Amelia Lee to Betty Juniper Humphrey

Mrs John Humphrey announces the birth of a daughter Sunday at the home of the parents Mr and Mrs Fred Juniper in a family notice.

Nelsonville John Humphrey Betty Juniper Sunday Amelia Lee Fred Juniper

Miner Hurt In Mine Accident At Kimberly Coal Yard

Roy Lenninger of Wolfe's Basin sustained a severely bruised right foot Monday afternoon when caught between car bumpers at the Kimberly Coal and Land Company mine. He was treated by Dr. C. G. Dow in Nelsonville and sent home.

Nelsonville Roy Lenninger Wolfe’s Basin Kimberly Coal & Land Company Kimberly C. G. Dow

Armistice Day Program Set for Nelsonville

An Armistice day program by the city’s Negro community will be held at the Baptist church starting at 8 o clock in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Baptist Church

Moose Initiation Slated After Moose Lodge Meeting

Nelsonville Moose lodge postpones the Wednesday meeting and plans initiation of candidates on Thursday evening. The event will follow the regular lodge gathering with members urged to attend and witnesses requested for the initiation.

Nelsonville Moose Lodge

Civic biology class notice for Nelsonville

All city and township teachers are asked to contact Miss Nelson at the Junior High School to arrange a civic biology class each Monday evening starting this week.

Nelsonville Nelson

Nelsonville Euchre Party Hosted by Catholic Ladies

Catholic ladies host a euchre gathering at the Parish house on West Washington Street. Play starts at 8 o clock Wednesday evening.

West Washington Street

W. B. A. Meeting Announced for Wednesday

The W. B. A. are to meet Wednesday in a community gathering notes session. Members expected to discuss upcoming events and coordinate activities for the month.

Instiation and Inch Planned for Wednesday Evening

A brief notice announces an instiation and Inch event scheduled for Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock. Details are sparse but indicate a local cultural or community gathering.

Esther Class Plans Dinner and Homecoming at Local Church

Esther class members met with thirty five attendees for a Monday session. They moved the dinner to Wednesday at the church social rooms and scheduled a November 28 homecoming for former teachers and members of the Slags. A letter from Mrs. Sue Johnson Akron, wife of a former pastor, was read. A picnic preceded the gathering.

Esther Loren North The Christian Church Slags Will Sue Johnson Akron

Class Meets The Faithful Martha Class Sewing Evening

The Faithful Martha class of the Methodist church spent an evening sewing at the home of Mrs. Julius Fischer Monday. The gathering reflected church activities and community involvement in a quiet social event.

Martha Methodist Church Julius Fischer

Local residents host and visit across Athens Columbus and Wellston

Mrs. Clifford Kerr and family hosted guests on Sunday as did C. K. Atkinson and family in Athens. Visitors included Mrs. Joe Verity in Wellston, John Hoodlett returning from Columbus, and families such as the Walters and Verity and Hohenadel groups in Columbus and Athens. Several residents traveled to Columbus for visits and medical updates.

Ed Dewhurst Lenna’ Denny C. K. Atkinson Athens Joe Verity Verity Wellston John Hoodlett Columbus

Midweek Church Services Under Presbyterian Committee

A group of officers of the Presbyterian church plan midweek services for November and December. A committee including Hughes, Mrs 8. M., and Prof. A. A. Atkinson will direct the services this week.

Iy Dents Wit Nnetide Presbyterian Church Abyt Ote Fit Hughes Mra Bafiy A. A. Atkinson

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