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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1928

Page

9

Mission Work Discussed At Clumiei Society Meeting

Glouster November report from the Shel tan Misrairs Society of the Bible Church of Christ notes the Wednesday session led by President Mrs Sint Haskew. Articles on transforming immigrants, missionary methods, and parish work were presented along with papers on Kakima Indians in Washington and French Acadians in Tonsani. The group discussed a December 2 public meeting and a December business deadline.

Glouster Iimble Cunuch of Christ Wwob Christman Sint Haskew Jisson World Call Vucuclain James Packy Jerusalem Barclay Tonsani Lfe Herrold Christian Publishing Company Wein

Inland Waterways push to hold hearings on river line work

Washington November 17. The Interstate Commerce Commission may require rail lines to cooperate with the Inland Waterways Corporation in arranging public hearings before issuing orders. The Inland Waterways Corp operates boats on the Warrior and Mississippi rivers and their tributaries.

Stashington Interstate Commerce Commissd Ruhoads J Iand Witerways Corporation He Iings Inland Witerways Corporation Aavernment Nes Warrior Missiseppi

Funds Won Depository Vote For National Bank

Regular Friday night council meeting accepted the bid of First National Bank at 24 percent on average daily balances and designated it as village funds depository. Glouster State Bank offered same rate. An auditor’s review found treasurer liable for funds prior to designation. Sewer maintenance discussed. broken manhole covers to be replaced. Financial report for November 1 shown. October receipts and expenditures noted.

First National Bank Glouster State Bank Street Committee Board of Public Affairs Glouster Magic City Lodge I. OG O M M Bryson D L Browning George W. Rose Mr Bryson Browning Attorney Rose K. of P. Hall Dieres

Smothers Meet Wednesday Eve At Mothers Club

Jacksonville November meeting of the Mothers' Club discussed sex education and adolescence. Mrs C von Scheele hosted with papers by Mrs Williams on teaching children about sex and Mrs von Scheele on salvaging the adolescent boy.

Jacksonville Jacksonvile Mothers’ Club C von Scheele Shirkey Rambo von Scheele Willams Irs Shirkey Thath Tinter Dithelbert

Miner Henry Napper Injured At Modoc Mine

Henry Napper of Hawk's Motion, Mina No. 281, Modoc, suffered multiple broken bones in his right foot after a coal car machine jumped the track at work. The injury occurred several days ago and the foot was severely swollen, making it hard to gauge the severity at the time.

Glouster Henry Napper Hawk's Motion Mina No. 281 Modoc Napper

Humorous reading and recitations at December meeting

Yevin with Margaret Konitt Mrs Cronin gave a humorous reading When Patty Went A Cortin. Mrs Hoisington recited A Diamond Wedding. The December meeting will be held with Mrs E CG Sturkey.

Yevin Margaret Konitt Cronin Patty

Nelsonville social events highlight local turnout and visitors

In Nelsonville a pie and box social was held at the schoolhouse Monday evening. Ridights were matched at the cumberly crossing. Elmer Riger and Arch Brooks shopped in Nelsonville Tuesday. A recent beauty contest awarded Miss Mary Wolfe first prize with 1100 votes and Miss Kathleen Ossman second with 1075 votes. George Ossman visited Floodwood recently. Charles Glynn Otis Keplar and Frank Warren from Nelsonville called on friends Monday evening. Hazel Riffla, who has spent time elsewhere, is noted in the report.

Chales Glynn Otis Keplar Frank Warren Nelsonville Hazel Riffla

Strained fragment reflects guest lists and homecoming note

In Colne the text notes a return home on a Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Jack Hitchings of Nelsonville are listed as hosts. A Sunday gathering for Mr and Mrs Albert Brown is partially recorded.

Colne Jack Hitchings Nelsonville Suesta Las Albert; Brown

Amesville High Class Party At Masonie Auditorium

Amesville High School senior and junior classes held their annual party at the Masonie Auditorium Thursday evening. Reverand and Mrs Timberlake and Mina Jenele Loris attended. A delightful time was reported. Amesvilla Grange will serve an oyster dinner for the members.

Melville Amesville High School

Death of Hezikiah Graham prompts family return to Dayton and surrounding areas

Kimberly IMBERLY Nov 17 relatives returned home after funeral held Saturday at Salem for Hezikiah Graham. Among those attending were Charles Graham George Graham Mrs Madge Graham Mr and Mrs Thomas Graham of Dayton Mrs Doe Morrill of Columbus Mr and Mrs Arthur Nelson of Crooks.

Imberly Hezikiah Graham Salem Charles Graham George Graham Madge Graham Thomas Graham Dayton Doe Morrill Columbus Arthur Nelson Crooks

Local meeting notes set for noon Saturday in village

The article lists an upcoming meeting at noon Saturday with Charles Fox and W R Thompson among attendees. It notes regular election of officers this week and mentions a Thanksgiving service by the Presbyterian and Methodist Churches. A Federal Route change to Highway No 60 is reported and a rabbit season opening event is noted for November 28 with local church services listed.

Charles Fox W. R. Thompson Jacob Pected McDaviet Farm Northland Presbyterian Church Wednes Port Plenty of Game

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