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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1928

Page

3

Eastern Star elects officers for Eudora Chapter No. 72

Nelsonville reports Eudora Chapter No. 72 of the Order of the Eastern Star elected officers at its annual meeting. Officers include Adda Hawk as worthy matron and C. L. Stout as worthy patron with installation set for December. dinner planned at 6 pm. A $10 pledge was voted to the Y M C A drive.

Nelsonville Eudora Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Adda Hawk C. L. Stout Margaret Riley Margaret Galvin Adda McCombs Elizabeth Riley Letha Mills Stella Davis

Personal Notices From Columbus Area Social Roundup

Mrs. Mary J. Bean Walters returns to Albuquerque New Mexico after six months visiting here. Frank Scott and Mrs Margaret Bailey Congo stay with their brother Charles Scott at 455 Madison Street. Mrs L A Whitmore spends a few days in Columbus. Mrs George Coope and Roy visit Columbus on business. Mrs Clyde Rodda and daughter return to Toledo after visit with the Stewarts and Weltzheimer family. The Armistice Day parade drew Mr and Mrs C E Bennett and others to Columbus. Paul, their son, is in the Ohio State University Cadets.

Mary J. Bean Walters Albuquerque New Mexico Frank Scott Columbus Argaret Bailey Congo Charles Scott Madison Street L. A. Whitmore George Coope Roy Clyde Rodda Toledo Dave Stewart C. E. Weltzheimer Paul Ohio State University Cadets L. J. Eberle C. E. Bennett Cleveland F. H. Showers Pomeroy Edith Stiers Charlies Poston D. Shafer Masonic Temple Frank Adair Massillon C. D. Shafer Frank Moore Carl VanHorn Carl Jr Carl Davis J. L. Wilson Connie Crawford McConnelsville Mayme Keplar Abraham Hall Denver Colorado William McDonald Happy Hollow Ed McDonald Jane Robert McDonald Pittsburgh Wesley Hawk Nelsonville Leah Reynolds Daisy Lockhart Wilbert Williams Springfield Ilinois John Chapman Peasant W. G.woodgon J. W. Shafer Charles Shafer John Monks

Hocking Valleys Rout North Ends In City Bowling League

Hocking Valleys won two of three games against North Ends in the City Bowling League. Scores not provided.

Nelsonville Hocking Valleys North Ends City

Y Drive Opens With Strong Start For YMCA Fund

The Y M C A drive for 5000 in the coming year's expenses opened with $1865 pledged by city individuals on opening day. Teams will push daily efforts this week aiming for 1000 each day. Only 40 people were active yesterday yet local interest is higher than ever and solicitors report widespread, small-amount giving.

Nelsonville

Memorial Exercises Planned by Special Service Church

The Junior Order United American Mechanics will hold its annual memorial program next Sunday at 7:30 PM. Members will attend the services at the M E Church where Rev. C W Hoffman will speak on the order’s principles and in memory of departed members.

Nelsonville United American Mechanics M. E C. W. Hoffman Order

W B A Club Set to Meet Friday at Mrs McConaha’s Home

The W. B. A. Club will meet Friday evening at the home of Mrs. W. J. McConaha on Poplar Street for their gathering.

W. B. A. Club W. J. McConaha Poplar Street

Band meeting postpones Epworth League party

A high school band meeting causes postponement of the Epworth League party of the Methodist Church to Friday evening at 7 o clock.

Epworth League The Methodist Church

Social gathering at St Phillips Church party in Murray City

The St Phillips Church gathering in Murray City last night drew about 18 attendees from Nelsonville. High scorers were Mrs Harry Kourt of Nelsonville and Charles Dugan of Murray City. Dorothy Alberry had a low score. Door prize went to Mrs Mary Thomas.

St. Phillips Church Murray City Nelsonville Harry Kourt Charles Dugan Dorothy Alberry Mary Thomas

Miss Leah Reynolds Hosts S H T Club Sewing Evening

Miss Leah Reynolds entertained S H T Club members Monday at her Myers Street home with a sewing session. Luncheon was served to a group of Misses Hodgeman Burnell Linton Devol Cook Florence Cook Bowers and several married guests including Mrs Malvern Wilson Mrs Will Barrows Mrs Clarence Heft and Mrs Donald Betts.

Leah Reynolds S. H. T. Club Myers Street Elsie Hodgeman Julia Burnell Mae Linton Helen Devol Ruth Cook Florence Cook Gladys Bowers Malvern Wilson Will Barrows Clarence Heft Donald Betts

Class Meeting for Sunday School at Mrs Potts home

The Sunday School class of the M. E. Church taught by Mrs. Charles Monks will meet Thursday at 7 PM at the home of Mrs. T. R. Potts 679 Poplar Street.

M. E. Church Charles Monks T. R. Potts Poplar Street

Past Noble Grand Society to Meet at Henshaw Home

The Past Noble Grand Society will gather at Mrs. Beatrice Henshaw’s home at 543 Jackson Street on Thursday evening, November 15. All Past Noble Grands are welcome.

Noble Grand Society Beatrice Henshaw Jackson Street

Bridge Club Hosts Evening Play With High Scores

Mrs. Frank Mellinger entertained her bridge club on Thursday evening with three tables in play. High scores were earned by Mrs. Donald Lowden and Mrs. Carl Stratton.

Bridge Club Frank Mellinger Donald Lowden Carl Stratton

Missionary Meeting of Woman's Home Society

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church will meet Thursday at 2 PM with Mrs. F. M. Moore on Fayette Street. The annual thank offering will be received at this meeting.

Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church F. M. Moore Fayette Street

Defective Flue Blamed for Nelsonville House Fire

In Nelsonville on November 14 a blaze at Andrew Keplar’s Frog Hollow residence is believed caused by a defective flue. Fire Chief Dana Winden estimates damage at $100. the home is owned by Mrs. Hattie Daft of Columbus. Firemen removed furnishings, damaged lath and plaster, and the run nearly collided with a bus when a wheel struck the curb.

Nelsonville Andrew Keplar Frog Hollow Dana Winden Hattie Daft Columbus Kelch Garret

Central PTA to Meet Friday Afternoon

Central Parent-Teacher Association will hold a meeting at the Central Building Friday afternoon November 16. A short program of songs will be presented by the primary grades.

Central P. T. A Central Parent-Teacher Association

Lighting Great Need Of Plays Directors Says

Ohio State University dramatic director R Bruce Tom told rural dramatics delegates lighting is essential for a successful play. He demonstrated lantern lighting in halls without electric lights and showed curtain materials to create twilight moonlight and noon effects. The conference covered stunts for Grange meetings and makeup study is planned for December 7.

R. Bruce Tom Ohio State University Chamber of Commerce Tom

North Carolina Cotton Crop Drops Amid Wet Weather

North Carolina's cotton yield this year will fall about 150000 bales below the government projection of 700000 bales due to rotted bolls from wet weather. The decline reflects adverse growing conditions and reduced harvest output.

North Carolina

Miners total 3,500 in open‑shop mines at Nelsonville

In the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys 3500 men were at work today with increases at several mines. Yesterdays loadings on the Hocking side reached 94 cars about 5640 tons. Mine No 25 of Manhattan Coal at Chauncey is boosting output after a recent sealing of the property following a fire.

Nelsonville Hocking Sunday Creek Manhattan Coal Company Chauncey

Legion post installs officers and seeks new members

Want Members Nelsonville November 14 In stallation of officers was held by Glenford Dugan Post American Legion last night The Post voted to conduct a membership campaign during the last three days of this week Aus tin Kentner post commander said all World War ex service men are eligible to membership in the Legion and he stated they should belong He urged the men to join during the present drive noting initiation and reinstatement fees will be added later.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Austin Kentner Legion

Barrows Called to Carbondale by Mother’s Illness

Mr and Mrs John Barrows were summoned to Carbondale after Mrs Wesley Six suffered a stroke of paralysis at her home yesterday.

Nelsonville John Barrows Carbondale Wesley Six

Mayor Suspends Assistant Police Superintendent Brinton

Philadelphia Mayor Harry Mackey suspended Assistant Superintendent Caleb J. Brinton at noon after charges stated he was unfit to hold any position under the municipal government.

Philadelphia Caleb J. Brinton Harry Mackey

Proper Diet and Right Food Values Highlighted in Event

The article lists recipients of market bags containing foods given to local women including Mrs. Fret Wilson and Mrs. Elizabeth Littler and notes carnations from Connell's flower shop awarded to Mrs. A. J. Romine. A cooking school cake and macaroni items are also mentioned alongside a 1 PM session with a musical program and a nursery for mothers at the high school.

Were Ridge Fret Wilson Amesville Elizabeth Littler Mill Street W. D. Robinson May Avenue E. Cree N. High Stree Hope Morris Jesse Welch North Congress Street Connett A. J. Romine North Lancaster Street William Pritchard Cemetery Street D. D. Chappelear Woodland Avenue Mabel Cassley University Terrace Ethel Finbeiner Campbell Street

Argentina hit by cyclone winds killing dozens and crops lost

A cyclone struck parts of Argentina Monday night killing forty people and destroying at least 100000 hectares of new crops. Communications were badly disrupted, delaying details, with the storm described as one of the worst in years.

Buenos Aires U.P Argentina

Tests Conducted In City Schools

Intelligence tests are being conducted in the Athens City Schools this week as part of the fifth annual nationwide testing survey by the American School Publishing Company. Dr. A. B. Sias of Ohio University supervises and will grade the exams.

Athens City American School Publishing Company A. B. Sias Ohio University

Two Piano Solos Live At Ohio University Convocation

Miss Trene Witham presented two piano solos at Ohio University convocation in Ewing Auditorium. The pieces were The White Peacock by Griffes and Cortege from Debussy's Le Petite Suite. Dean McCracken urged February graduates to register with the Bureau of Appointments, noting aid in finding jobs with credentials.

Trene Witham School of Music Ohio University Ewing Auditorium White Peacock Griffes Cortege Debussy University Bureau of Appointments T. C. McCracken Irma E. Voigt

University chorus rehear sal and vesper services announced

Short vesper services are held each evening this week in the women’s dormitories. Season tickets for the Music and lectures course to be held this winter go on sale Wednesday November 21 at the treasurer’s office. Prof C C Robinson said. He also announced a rehearsal of the University Chorus Thursday evening at 7 o’clock in Music Hall.

C. C. Robinson University Chorus Music Hall

8.8 Myriam Requests Tug After Vestria Rescue

The 8.8 Myriam with 54 Vestria survivors aboard radioed for a tug to meet at Sandy Hook and take them off. The ship expected to reach Sandy Hook at 10 30 tonight.

New York Myriam Vestria Sandy Hook

Underwood Leads With 34,257 to 30,674 in Ohio District

Charles C. Metzger, Ross County elections clerk, certified that Mell G. Underwood won the Eleventh District seat with 34 257 votes to Edwin Ricketts 30 674. County tallies show Fairfield Pickaway Hocking Perry Ross breakdowns for both candidates.

Columbus Charles C. Metzger Board of Elections Ross County Eleventh Secretary of State Mell G. Underwood Congress Edwin Ricketts Underwood Fairfield Pickway Hocking Perry Ross

Radio Marine reports finding no lifeboats from Vestris

The Ohio Maru, a Japanese steamship, relayed at 4 a.m. today that lifeboats for the Vestris could not be located and the voyage continued toward Italy.

New York Radio Marine Corporation Vestris Italy

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