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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1929

Page

3

Nelsonville Column Notes Mrs Jeez de Plans

A Nelsonville site column mentions Mrs Jeez de Plans taking Messenger acts for Nelson. readers are asked to contact the Sota via phone.

Presbyterian Men's Brotherhood Dinner in Nelsonville

The Presbyterian Men's Brotherhood will hold a dinner Friday night at 6 15 in the church basement. Charles Jones, executive secretary of Governor Cooper and former secretary to Senator Frank B Willis, will speak on China and Her Industries. S E F Dean serves as president of the local group.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Men's Brotherhood Charles Jones Cooper Frank B. Willis Hina S.ef Dean

November Chamber meeting in Nelsonville moved to evening

Nelsonville November meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be held Wednesday evening November 13 with dinner served at 615 PM. Horton A Hall president of the Logan Chamber will be guest speaker as organizers discuss a plan to unite local commercial interests and strengthen the Chamber presence. Merchants Association members and others are invited.

Nelsonsville Chambers of Commerce Horton A. Hall Chamber of Commerce of Logan Stpe Chamber Commerce and “Snake Nelsonville The Merchants Association

Missionary Mrs Johnston of Belgian Congo feted at church reception

The Christian Church women hosted an informal reception at Mrs John Love’s home on Short Street for Mrs Li A Johnston returned missionary from the Belgian Congo Africa. Mrs H J Long introduced the speaker and described foreign field work. About 55 attended with guests from Athens and local city.

Nelsonville Women of the Christian Church John Love Short Street Li. A. Johnston Belgian Congo Africa H. J. Long Missionary Society W. E. Howe S. E. G. Pedigo Wilkes Augusta Duffee Lulu Wilkes Athens Ralph Howe Leland Devore Jesus Sigridove S. Lane Josephine Baugh Sigrid Love

Farm Meeting Program Set at Stewart Rome High School

The Farmers Institute at Rome High School Stewart lists speakers Chester Strong McConnelsville and Mrs Bessie Zigler Somerset Indiana with two day schedule November 18 and 12. Posts posters contest prizes ten posters declamation eight prizes dinner served by Home Economics.

Chester Strong McConnelsville Bessie Zigler Somerset Indiana Farmers’ Institute Rome High School Stewart Institute BR F. G. Koehler Home Economics Blanche Phillips Vimes Zigler C. H. Copeland Ruby Chester

Nurse Heroism Fails to Halt Patient With Knife

In Hamilton on November 12 a nurse from Mercy Hospital and Dr. William Daving faced a patient who drew a knife. The nurse restrained the assailant until the doctor disarmed him. The patient was jailed on charges of intoxication and possession of liquor.

Hamilton Mildred Grace Mercy Hospital William Daving

Nel sonville Schools Outline For God and Country Day

Nel sonville schools announce a series of observances from November 14 to November 15 focusing on character education and health. Activities include studying great figures for ethical character and a Health and Community Day emphasis with goal setting and leisure-time use. School Visitation Day is set for Tuesday November 1 with evening sessions for working parents to observe classroom work and a Home and School Know Your School emphasis.

Nelsonville Nual

McKee Youth Dies at Midfield Home

Edward McKee aged 17 son of Mrs Wes ley McKee died at the family residence in Midfield after a long illness. His father passed away a year ago. He leaves his mother and several brothers and sisters. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.

Nelsonville Edward Mckee Wesley McKee Midfield

Car fund for Miss Irene McDowell nears goal in Nelsonville

A church drive at the Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville raised 150.30 dollars for a car for Miss Irene McDowell, a Deanville community service worker. The donor total leaves only 25 dollars still needed.

Nelsonville Navy Presbyterian Church Irene McDowell Deanville Miss McDowell

Men Acceptances Rise for Methodist Church Dinner

A Men’s Meeting lists growing acceptances for the upcoming dinner at the Methodist Church on Thursday evening November 14. The committee cites past chicken dinners and the promise of a “bully good time” as draws, with 100 attendees as a near target. Remaining names to reach the goal will be published in tomorrow’s paper.

Methodist Church Nelsonville Dave Burnett W. E. Howe Bobby Howe H. H. Jackson C. A. Stover W. W. Whitlatch R. E. Swoope Robert Kinney S. H. Lancaster Gerald Nelson W. L Robert Hickman John Murphy Malvern Wilson C. A. Green Harry S. Davis John F. Riley Thomas Riley

Reservations for DAR luncheon set in Nelsonville

Members of the Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter D A R will attend a luncheon at the American Legion Home on Saturday November 16. Reservations must be made by Wednesday evening November 13. Each member may bring a guest and should call Mrs C E Welch or Mrs Gay Aumilter to reserve.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution American Legion C. E. Welch Gay Aumilter

Mrs James McKee and Daughter Visit Columbus Tuesday

Mrs James McKee and her daughter Lillian were visitors in Columbus on Tuesday, observed by local residents and noted in district society circles.

James McKee Lillian Columbus

Alliance Pilot Dies In Crash Of Plane

Lieut. William J. Leonard chief test pilot for Alliance Aircraft Corp died in Marlboro Massachusetts when his plane crashed from 2000 feet late yesterday. A month earlier Leonard had flown over a local cemetery and dropped a wreath in memory of Aubrey W. Hess vice-president and general manager who died in a flaming crash on October 12.

Alliance William J. Leonard Alliance Aircraft Corporation Marlboro Mass Leonard Aubrey W. Hess

Nelsonville Chief Welcomes New Family Member

Acting Police Chief George Hateman returns from Oregon Friday to a growing household with a new baby boy born Sunday. The Bateman family now has seven children, four of them boys, expanding the local officer’s household.

Nelsonville George Hateman Oregon Bateman

Bowlers Claim Victory Over Glouster On Arcade Alleys

Nelsonville November 12 Rices Tailors beat the Bryan Gorm leys bowlers from Glouster last night on the Arcade alleys in a Monday night match. Score details were not provided.

Nelsonville Rices Tailors Bryan Gormleys Glouster

W B A Officers Hold Special Meeting Schedule Noted

A special meeting for W B A officers will be held at their hall Wednesday evening. Refreshments will be served after the meeting and officers are requested to dress in white.

Daughters of Union Veterans Meet Tuesday Evening

The Daughters of Union Veterans will hold a meeting in Odd Fellows Hall on Tuesday evening at 7 o clock.

Daughters of Union Veterans Odd Fellows’ Hall

Esther Class Holds Regular Meeting at Tenni hill Home

The Esther Class of the Christian Sunday School met Monday evening at Mrs. Jennie Tenni hill's Scott Street home. President Mrs. Frank Betts led the session with 25 members present enjoying a social hour and refreshments.

Esther The Christian Sunday School Jennie Tennihill Scott Street Frank Betts

Local visitors and travel through the city this week

Residents and friends from Columbus Madison Bethany and Charleston visited family here. Returns include Alvin Wallace from Columbus and Florence Mulligan to Columbia. The Rev K H Mc Corkie and family were guests in Columbe for the latter part of the week.

Madison W. Va Charten Newton Charleston E. A. Johnson Bethany Florence Mulligan Columbia Thomas Milligan Edward Love Jr Mire Eliten Smith Columbus Ray Bowers Dow Bowers Hernant Haseldon Ore Ant Hareld Katherine Bkvans Sod Margaret Jon Pan Murphy Colcombee Thie City Mere Charten Myers This City Eihel Beekman Grace Dowlter Mra Ed Keyes Corkie

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