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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1929

Page

3

Nelsonville Greyhounds overpower Wellston 26 6 in football

Nelsonville High School Greyhounds defeated Wellston 26 to 6 at Wellston after a 6-6 halftime. Hartley led the backfield with key defensive and line play by Ingram, Kennedy as well as Collamore Jewett Nye Kuhn Hawk and Davis in the starting lineup. Fisher threw a 10 yard TD pass and Collamore connected for a second score, with Evans closing the scoring in the fourth quarter.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Greyhounds Wellston Greyhounds Fisher Hartley Collamore Evans Ingram Kennedy Jewett Nye

Snappy Six Embroidery Club Formed At Ruth Lowrys Home

A party at Miss Ruth Lowrys home organized the Snappy Six Embroidery Club with Ruby Moore as president Julia Mihalek as secretary Ruth Lowry as treasurer and Rose Mihalek as news reporter Vivian McCombs and Irene Anderson on the program committee Members chose a cushion top for their first project After the meeting there were games music and refreshments The next meeting will be at Ruby Moores home on November 29.

Ruth Lowry Ruby Moore Julia Mihalek Rose Mihalek Vivian McCombs Irene Anderson

The Kings Heralds Meet for Kingdom of Love Theme

The Kings Heralds gathered Saturday with Betty Jane and Josephine Tignor for the Kingdom of Love program. Betty Sayre played piano, Mary deline Wilson narrated Thanksgiving in China, and Jane Tignor played clarinet. Mrs. Thomas Spencer reported on the Junior Rally at the World Missionary Convention in Columbus. The meeting closed with prayer. Barbara Steenrod hosts the Christmas gathering with gifts and lunch for 18 members.

King’s Heralds Betty Jane Josephine Tignor Betty Sayre Mary “Deline Wilson China Jane Tignor Thomas Spencer Columbus Barbara Steenrod

Entertained at Dinner by Mr and Mrs Edwin Johnson

Mr and Mrs Edwin Johnson of 183 West Franklin Street hosted a dinner Sunday with guests including Mr and Mrs George Coope Mrs Perle Pierce and Mrs James Patton of Zanesville Mr and Mrs Edward Johnson and son Edward Jr and Miss Ruth Shivers of Jackson Michigan.

Edwin Johnson West Franklin Street George Coope Perle Pierce James Patton Zanesville Edward Johnson Edward Jr Ruth Shivers Jackson, Mich

Nelsonville to Observe Annual School Visitation Day

Nelsonville City Schools designate Tuesday November 19 as Annual School Visitation Day inviting all parents to visit their children’s classes. A night session from 7 to 9 o’clock at the Senior Junior High School will feature two class periods. Superintendent H E Zuber hopes for another strong turnout after about 250 parents attended last year. Ushers will guide visitors to any class of choice.

Nelsonville H. E. Zuber

Nelsonville Delegates Attend Ohio High Schools Journalism Convent

Nelsonville High School delegates Clif ford Linton and Paul Collamore attended the Annual Journalism Convention of Ohio High Schools hosted by Ohio State University. They toured The Roosevelt Times and The Columbus Dispatch, debated layouts, and joined a Year Books discussion. Paul Collamore returned to Wellston to play football after the trip.

Nelsonville Navy Clifford Linton Paul Collamore Nelsonville High School Ohio High Schools Ohio State University Roosevelt Times Dayton Columbus Dispatch Ohio State University Commerce Ohio State-Kenyon Wellston

Luncheon Held at Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter Legion Home

Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosts a luncheon at the American Legion Home in Nelsonville on Saturday November 6 with guest of honor Mrs C F Rathburn Middleport. The program features a cornet solo by Bessie Stephenson and Dr C E Welch on World Peace followed by a talk on National Defense in Peace Time. The gathering ends with The Star Spangled Banner and a flag salute led by Mrs R H Jackson.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution American Legion C. F. Rathburn Middleport Southeast Bessie Stephenson Henry Lancaster C. E. Welch

Figgins Family to Perform at Nelsonville Church Event

The Figgins family of Nelsonville will present a 90 minute program at the Church of Christ auditorium on Friday November 29 at 730 p m. The five member Figgins Family Orchestra includes Jane 15 Max 12 Erma Robertson piano and harp Elizabeth Jane 11 and Ed Figgins flute. The show features orchestra musical readings singing duets solos and novelty acts with unique instruments and Hawaiian style pieces.

Nelsonville Figgins Church of Christ Jane Iane Max Erma Robertson

Columbus Visits Highlight Local Family Travel

Mrs S S Lane spent Monday with her daughter in Columbus. Don Bowers Jr visited his wife and daughter in Columbus Sunday. Mrs Will Morgan visits in Columbus with friends and relatives. Mr and Mrs R D Graham and daughter Mary Margaret Athens were guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Dalton. Alvin Wallace Columbus visited friends here Sunday. Mrs Dow Bowers Sr and daughter Mary Jo with Beth and Lucille Verity spent Saturday in Columbus. Mr and Mrs C A Malone and Betty and Charles returned to Akron after visiting here. Harold Mechem Columbus visited with his family over Sunday.

Jamey Patton Jack Zanesville Lis McLaughlin William Merz Alberta Jackson Columbus Walter Morrison Floyd Humphrey Wanda Floyd Shelby Ohio Raymond Hilt Gertrude Hilt S. S. Lane Clyde Vanneteer Don Bowers, Jr Will Morgan R. D. Graham Mary Margaret Athens Charles Dalton Alvin Wallace Dow Bowers Mary Jo Beth Lucille Verity C. A. Malone Betty Charles William Malone Akron Harold Mechem

State approves Glouster water quality and supply

A State Board of Health report based on October samples finds Glouster’s water, supplied by the Board of Public Affairs, satisfactory and sanitary. Dr. J. M. Higgins reports the water softening and filtration plant in use provides high grade soft water for domestic use while demand has increased, taxing plant capacity.

Glouster State Board of Health Board of Public Affairs J. M. Higgins Athens

Lodge Officers Elected in Bishopville Masonic Body

Bishopville No. 470 F and A M elects 1930 officers with Blonsl Porshipful Master R C Gallo. Senior Warden O R Davis, Junior Warden A W Blackburn, Treasurer J J Shepard, Secretary D M Shepard, Senior Deacon R S Henry, Junior Deacon H E Moody, Tyler E G Campbell. Stewards C A Thomas and A C McCance.

Glouster Bishopville A. M R. C. Gallo Ways O. R. Davis A. W. Blackburn J. J. Shepard D. M. Shepard R. S. Henry H. E. Moody Tyler E. G. Campbell C. A. Thomas A. C. McCance

Death of Henry Tappert longtime Covington church leader

The Rt. Rev. Magr. Henry Tappert pastor of Mother of God Church Covington Kentucky dies after a long illness in Covington. He was a prominent figure in Ohio and Kentucky ecclesiastical circles for fifty years.

Cincinnati Henry Tappert Mother of God Church Covington Ohio Kentucky

Sunday Creek Floods Route Cuts Glouster Road

Heavy weekend rains flood Sunday Creek near Glouster washing out the road to Trimble and forcing bus detours via Walnut Hill. Officials fear Millfield area may flood by night and postpone the Glouster High versus Corning High football game once again.

Glouster Trimble Glouster-Athens Walnut Hill Sunday Creek Millfield Glouster High Corning High American Legion

Religions of the World booklet offered by Washington bureau

A 48 page booklet titled Religions of the World is prepared by the Washington Information Bureau. It answers Bible questions and covers Christian and non Christian faiths with facts, statistics and religious membership. It is mailed for ten cents with a coupon and payment.

Washington Information Bureau

Glouster P T A Bazaar Set for November 26

The Glouster Parent-Teacher Association announces a bazaar on November 26 in the old Palmer brick building at Main and North Street. Proceeds benefit local schools.

Glouster Palmer Brick Main North Street

Hunting Licenses Restocked by Athens Township Clerk

Arthur Hunter, clerk of Athens Township, reported his supply of hunting licenses was depleted Saturday and received 60 more on Monday. He previously issued 40 licenses last week and announced that hunters may obtain licenses from him anytime of the day or night.

Arthur Hunter Kern Street Athens Township Hunter

McGirr Funeral Set for Tuesday in Glouster

Glouster Ohio November 18 Funeral services for James McGirr who died saving a small boy from Sunday Creek flood waters will be held Tuesday at 2 pm at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery near Nelsonville. Jennie Carcara aged eighteen months, another flood victim, will be buried today pending flood conditions.

Glouster James McGirr Methodist Episcopal Church Paul E. Kemper Greenlawn Nelsonville Jennie Carcara Father Clark Holy Cross Church

Local Moves and Visits Highlight Week in Ohio

Mrs. William Snyder returns to Cleveland after visiting her father Otho Meekley. Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Murphy depart for Columbus to start a new home. Their Franklin Street residence will be occupied by Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Verity, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Newton of Charleston West Virginia visit S. S. Steenrod in Zanesville this week. Williard Brenner of Columbus is a Nelsonville business visitor Saturday. Edwin Ceope of Zanesville visits Mr. and Mrs. James Ceope Sunday.

William Snyder Cleveland Otho Meekley Lincoln Murphy Columbus Franklin Street P. B. Verity Charles Newton Charleston W. Va S. S. Steenrod Zanesville Williard Brenner Nelsonville

Peg Wallace Released Then Arrested Again in Athens County

Nelsonville inmates report that Peg Wallace, a time server at Athens County Jail, was released on reform promises by Mayor L J Seberie but reoffended by Saturday night. He was found befuddled at 8 80 and escorted to City Jail to await return to Athens. William Darb Baker pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 50 dollars plus costs and jailed pending settlement.

Nelsonville Peg” Wallace Marathon Athens County L. J. Seberie Athens Peg Raymond Raine William “Darb” Baker Eberle Baker George Bateman

Car Flips on Poplar Street in Nelsonville

In heavy rain and without a windshield wiper a touring car owned by Henry Kerns and driven by Louise Donahue struck a parked sedan owned by Jack Davis. The car overturned with Donahue and two sisters and a baby aboard. Donahue suffered painful injuries while others escaped with minor bruises.

Nelsonville Poplar Street George Bateman Henry Kerns Louise Donahue West Franklin Street Jack Davis Donahue

Signatures rule stressed for bills of sale on license plates

State meeting in Columbus enforced that both spouses must sign applications when both names appear on the bill of sale for 1930 automobile licenses. Stamp "License Issued" or "Transfer Issued" required on pre December 21 bills of sale. without stamps, applicants face plate charges or transfers. Attendees included Athens deputy commissioner David Johnson and inspector I Fred Bougher, with about 900 people present.

Commissioners of Motor Vehicles Columbus Kk. Fogo Bureau of Motor Vehicles David Johnson Athens Fred Bougher Ioo Myers Y.cooper

Was Not a Pauper Found Riches After Death

After 63 year old John Smoken died at Good Sargart tan Hospital in Zanesville police found 1200 dollars in his home. The large sum suggests he was not a pauper despite surrounding claims.

Zanesville John Smoken

Hocking River Near Flood Stage Across Athens District

Heavy Sunday rains raised the Hocking River and tributaries to within two feet of flood stage in the Athens area. Creeks overflowed roads between Athens and Marietta and near Glasgow. Farmers reported corn losses in lowlands as waters swept fields and highways bridged by swollen streams.

Hocking River Athens Hocking Mra. C. N. France Mill View Place Athena State Department of Highwaya Marietta Federal Creek Chilticothe Paint Creek Glouster Sunday Creek Lancaster Parkersburg Logan Hocking County Rockbridge Lancaster Highway Monday Creek Oreville New Strattaville Scotts Creek Ted Hocking Hocking Valley

Arctic Pilot Kielson Flies 500 Miles Nome to Nanuk

Arctic aviator Carl Ben Kielson completes a 500 mile flight from Nome Alaska to the ice bound Starship Nanuk. He returns with one crew member and 1876 pounds of fur as part of the vessel cargo valued at $1,000,000 while the captain and four crew remain aboard.

Carl Ben Kielson Nome Alaska Nanuk Mielson

Local Woman's Class Meeting Postponed to November 26

The Local Woman's Class of the Christian Sunday School meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening with Mrs Ben James has been postponed until Tuesday evening November 26, as announced.

Christian Sunday School Ben James

Cafeteria Luncheon at Methodist Church Wednesday

The public is invited to a cafeteria luncheon in the social rooms of the Methodist Church starting at 11 o'clock Wednesday. The luncheon will be served by the church women.

Methodist Church

Good Health Paper Distribution At Ohio University

The Good Health Paper Slides and Slumps will be distributed to students at Ohio University during the convocitation. George Lead, editor and general chairman, reports completion. Posture clinics at the Women's Gymnasium offer constructive posture critique and prescribed corrective exercises. Men’s clinics follow Tuesday in the Men’s Gymnasium with George Stanford in charge.

Ohio University George Lead House George Stanford Thease

Higgins Attends Health Officials Convention in Columbus

Dr J M Higgins Athens County Health Commissioner will join health commissioners from across the state at the annual convention hosted by the State Department of Health. The gathering runs Tuesday through Friday at the Nel House in Columbus.

J. M. Higgins Athens County State Department of Health Nel House Columbus

One Thin Woman Gains 15 Pounds in Five Weeks

An advertisement urges weak and underweight men and women to take McCoy's Tablets to regain health. It claims a woman gained 15 pounds in five weeks and offers an ironclad guarantee: if a purchaser does not gain at least six pounds and feel improved, the company will refund the price.

McCoy Mac Lay

Also Mentioned on This Page

the King's Heralds Lydia M. Rowe Portsmouth Woman's Relief Corps Phil Kearney Della McMasters Nelle Morrison Shelby, Ohio Mrs Brookhart Smith W. Brookhart Wall Street Washington Iowa Leo Rover District of Columbia Ines J. Evans Legion Home Daughters of America P.T. A. Bazaar Glouster Association Grove Mr. Walker Jimmy Walker New York America Walkers Henselves Edwin Ceope James Ceope Jath Spellonville Sue Carol With Nick Stuart Drake Eaplain AUT Johnson Bougher Santa Claus Messenger’s Shop Oscope Higgins Bayer Baye ER AS Pin
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