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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1933
Page
3
The Welfare Association launches a drive on Thursday to combine roll call with campaign efforts. Organizers plan coordinated outreach, urging members to participate and support upcoming initiatives.
The Welfare Association and Red Cross host a community roll call drive at the Rev. Lloyd Presbyterian manse. Alonzo Figgins named treasurer. 36 canvassers meet at Mrs. Frank Knox’s home to begin Thursday at 1 o’clock. The quota is 600 members with funds supporting public health, Scouting, emergency services, and general relief. Funds stay local. national contributions feed clothing and essentials. Local facilities donated by Citizens Central Bank. Southern Ohio Electric displays Red Cross materials. Majestic Theater runs a trailer to aid the drive.
An old advertisement promotes Olive Tablets as remedies for liver and bowel issues. It touts Dr F M’s treatments and claims the tablets improve complexion, reduce pimples, and restore energy with nightly use. Offers prices in cents for 1c, 5c, and 0c sizes.
Adam Scheerer, removed from Cherrington Hospital in Logan to his home in this city, shows significant improvement in health.
Nelsonville city officials and aides gathered at the American Legion Building for a crow dinner amid the November defeat landslide. The event honored defeated candidates with wounds admitted by stripe and discussed Salt Creek voyage plans as the new administration prepares to take office January 1.
Carlton Lama 12 son of Mr and Mrs Basi Lama Lancaster formerly of Nelsonville was found by his parents late Saturday night at a farm near Worthington. He had left home after a school ride to see the family physician for a facial rash and rode with a traveling man to Columbus before reaching the Worthington area. Radio broadcasts aided Lancaster police in locating him.
Nelsonville High School Greyhounds head to Trimble Friday afternoon for their third road game this season against Jacksonville Trimble. Cold weather keeps practice indoors. a win seems crucial as upcoming games include an open date and a Thanksgiving match with Logan.
Nelle Dowler elected Worthy Matron of Eudora Chapter at the Masoic Temple meeting in Nelsonville. Other officers named include Roy Sayers as Worthy Patron Florence Lowry Associate Matron Walter Lennox Associate Patron and Adda McCombs as secretary. Installation set for December 8 with a nearby grand officer to install. The TaB notes a sewing club bazaar plans and the Eudora Glee Club presented by Tessie Ridenour. Funeral arrangements announced for Ray Ashby Sr. Read more on local fraternal events.
In Nelsonville on November 15, Paul O. Sampson eminent dietitian and lecturer addressed the Rotary Club on keeping fit. He urged that rising death rates from heart disease and cancer underscore the need for knowledge of proper diet and food preparation.
Mrs. Arthur Philabaum of Pittsburgh visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Lax while Mr. Philabaum returns home. Mrs. Elza Hellyer of Columbus stays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wien. Mr. and Mrs. David Owens and Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Palmer of Van Wert spend the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Owens.
Miss Margaret Carr elder daughter of Wellsburg resident William H. Carr wed Dr. Richard A. Hagerty a prominent Wheeling dentist son of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Hagerty The ceremony at St. John's Catholic Church followed a simple wedding with family attendance and music by Miss Elizabeth Schwarz and Miss Marie Kunkel The couple will reside at El Villa Apartments Wheeling after a motor trip through the eastern states.
Nelsonville notice announces an important Band Boosters meeting Thursday at 7:30 PM in the high school. Public invited. any interested in the band welcome to attend.
The Verminion Club will meet at Lucile Scott's home on Madison Street Thursday at 7 pm. Members are asked to bring their dues and a favorite dish.
The Queen Esthers hold a regular meeting tonight at Vera Coakley's home 338 East Elizabeth Street. A surprise event awaits all attendees and dues will be collected this evening.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church plans their annual Thank Offering meeting Thursday evening at 7 o'clock with Mrs. E. J. Arnold presiding. The Martha Class entertained in the church parlors with a 20 character cast presenting The Family Album along with music. a silver offering was also received.
Officers and guards of the Degree Team are asked to attend Friday evening at their hall for practice for initiation and inspection.
The High School Parent Teacher Association will meet Thursday afternoon in the Junior High Auditorium at 3 o'clock.
Mr and Mrs C D Shafer entertained Sunday with a family turkey dinner. Covers were laid for Mr and Mrs J L Shafer, Jack and sons Charles and William, Columbus. Mr and Mrs Donald Shafer and son Junior. Mr and Mrs H W Shafer. Mr and Mrs Ed Shafer and F E Dowler.
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