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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1928

Page

3

Austin Kontner thanks helpers at Armistice Day in Nelsonville

Austin Kontner commander of Glenford Dugan Post American Legion expresses gratitude to participants in the Armistice Day program the Board of Education for using the high school and the Junior Order United American Mechanics for postponing their memorial service. Ex service men urged to be ready for the funeral of the late Don Dugan with details to follow.

Nelsonville Austin Kontner Glenford Dugan American Legion Board of Education United American Mechanics Don Dugan

Mrs Coon 78 Dies in Orbiston With Funeral Planned

Nelsonville Nov 19 Mrs Coon aged 78 died Saturday night at Orbiston. Body goes to daughter Mrs John McCombs Murray City for funeral at Greenlawn Wednesday morning at 10 o clock. She leaves several children and grandchildren.

Nelsonville

Dow Dugan Killed in Russellville Auto Wreck

Nelsonville headlines report the death of 31 year old Dow Dugan in an automobile accident at Russellville Arkansas. He was a salesman for National Advertising Company and on a southern trip when killed instantly. Reared in Nelsonville he conducted a sale for an Athens store months ago. He was an ex serviceman and his brother Glenford was killed overseas in World War I.

Nelsonville E. C. Dugan Kentner Street Dow Dugan Russellville Ark Dugan National Advertising Company Athens Glenford Dugan Dow

All Retail Stores To Close For Adamson Funeral

Funeral services for George Adamson will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at his Scott Street residence, conducted by Philadorian Lodge No. 157 F and A M. The lodge meets at 1 30 PM at the Masonic Temple. All retail stores close between 2 and 3 PM. Rev. K H McCorkle will lead services.

Nelsonville George Adamson Scott Street Philadorian Lodge No. 157 Masonic Temple K. H. McCorkle The Christian Church

El-Kar Nak Grotto to Open Business Meeting

Nelsonville reports Dr. E. B. Acomb leader announces a business meeting of El-Kar Nak Grotto to be held at the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening at 7 30 o clock.

E. B. Acomb El-Karnak Grotto Masonic Temple

Ohio Graduate Died After Stroke

Albert Paul Fulwider 41 a Crestview Junior High School Columbus science teacher and former Nelsonville High School educator died at his Columbus home Saturday night after a paralytic stroke He coached Friday taught Friday and was in good health A 1918 Ohio University graduate he belonged to Phi Kappa Tau He leaves a wife daughter Catherine two sons Paul and James his parents three brothers and one sister The death prompted relatives to travel from Nelsonville and Athens to Columbus.

Nelsonville Albert Paul Fulwider Crestview Columbus Nelsonville High School Ohio University Athens Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity Carrie M. Mills Catherine Paul James Ed A. Mills

Plains P T A Meeting In Chauncey Auditorium

The Plains Parent-Teacher Association holds its regular meeting Tuesday evening in the grade building auditorium with president Mrs. John Lopez in charge. Parents will present the program.

Chauncey the Plains Parent-Teacher Association John Lopez

Chauncey Area Residents Connected By Travel and Loss

Mr and Mrs Robert Phillips of Pontiac Michigan were summoned to Chauncey by the death of Williams Lock step father. Ransom LeMaster of Springfield spent Sunday with his aunt Mrs Edward Bricker at Beaumont. Merk Fiske employed in Jesville visited his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Fiske. Dane Osborne and family have returned to Chauncey after months in Warren. Mr and Mrs Charles Fewell and daughters Gertrude and Ester of Columbus visited Mr and Mrs James Lock. Mr and Mrs Peter Keasey and family of Columbus spent Sunday with Mrs Mary Keasey. Floyd J Nye and sons Kenneth and Robert of Chauncey traveled to McConnellsville to see Mrs Nye’s brother Wood Higgins. Mrs Nye’s sister Mrs John Young and others from Charleston W Va met them there. her brother’s condition is reported about the same.

Ed Mills Columbus Paul Fulwider Charles Querry Huntington W. Va E. M. Gilbert Will Bechtold Athens Robert Phillips Pontiac, Mich Chauncey Sunday William Lock Ransom LeMaster Springfield Grerry Beaumont Edward Bricker Merk Fiske Jesville Charles Fisker Dane Osborne Warren Chauncey Charles Fewell Gertrude Ester Fewell James Lock Peter Keasey Keasey Mary Keasey Floyd J. Nye Kenneth Robert McConnellsville

Home in Chauncey Destroyed by Unexplained Fire

Richard Dowler’s West Main Street home in Chauncey burned to the ground Saturday night after a roof fire broke out in strong winds. Firefighters could not save the structure. no one was home and the cause remains unknown. No insurance was carried on the home or contents. Dowler was visiting his brother Eugene on Jacobs Avenue at the time.

Chauncey Richard Dowler West Main Street Dow Ler Eugene Dowler Jacobs Avenue

Funeral for Charles Searles in Chauncey

The funeral for Charles Searles son of Hiram Searles of Chauncey will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. from the Independent Holiness Church. He was accidentally shot and killed while rabbit hunting Saturday morning on Bailey Run.

Chauncey Charles Searles Hiram Searles Independent Holiness Church

Mrs Henry Hosts Guests On Main Street

Mrs Donald Henry entertained as their guests at their home on Main Street Sunday Mr and Mrs E C Wharton and daughter Louise and Mr and Mrs Truman Hedges Ruth Wharton all of Johnstown Ohio

Chauncey Donald Henry Main Street E. C. Wharton Louise Truman Hedges Ruth Wharton Johnstown Ohio

Loyal Women's Circle to Meet at Lands Home

Chauncey residents report the Loyal Woman's Circle of the Chauncey Church of Christ will gather Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Frank Lands' home. Mrs. Floyd Nye leads the meeting with Mrs. Guy Brookings as program leader. All church women are invited.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Frank Lands Floyd Nye Guy Brookings

Friendship Class to Host Naomi Class Members

Members of the Friendship Bible Class of the Church of Christ in this city will entertain the Naomi Bible Class of the Methodist Church The Plains on Wednesday evening Mixed classes are involved A program contests and refreshments are planned The event starts at 7 o’clock at the Church of Christ

Chauncey Friendship Bible Church of Christ Methodist Church the Plains

Wallace pleads guilty on intoxication charge in Nelsonville

Over ton Wallace admitted guilt at arraignment before Mayor L J Eberle and was fined 50 dollars plus costs and jailed until payment. George Wood also paid a 10 dollar fine with costs after pleading guilty. Raymond and Fanny Butler were detained by Chief Jack Pearson at Ironton officers' request on charges of moving mortgaged household goods and will be returned for hearing.

Nelsonville

Nelsonville Couple Wed At Christian Church

Miss Mary Parry and Leland Devore were married Saturday evening at the Christian Church. The Rev. K H McCorkle officiated with Miss Frances Parry and Clarence Kelch as witnesses. The couple, both popular Nelsonville residents, plan to reside in Barron apartments.

Mary Parry Leland Devore Nelsonville Christian Church K. H. McCorkle Frances Parry Clarence Kelch Devore Ohio State University McCune Motor Sales Company Athens Barron Apartments West Washington Street

Jesse McHenry Dies in Nelsonville Saturday

Jesse McHenry aged 54 died at Charles Sapp’s High Street home Saturday evening in Nelsonville. He is survived by his wife Sarah, one child, brother William in California and three sisters Phoebe Sapp Sally Stratton in Jacksonville and Catherine Nagle of Lancaster. Funeral services Tuesday at 2 PM at the Sapp residence conducted by Reverend Palmer of Jacksonville. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Jesse McHenry Charles Sapp High Street Sarah McHenry William California Phoebe Sapp Sally Stratton Jacksonville Catherine Nagle Lancaster Palmer Greenlawn

Homecraft Sewing Club hosts sewing and music evening

Mrs. Cora Tignor entertained the Homecraft Sewing Club Friday evening with sewing and music. At a late hour luncheon was served to Mrs. Margaret Bowers, Mrs. Blanche Stanley, Mrs. Florence Lash, Mrs. Alma Ruscoe, Mrs. Telonia Tignor, Miss Muriel Traugh, Mrs. Elma Porter, Mrs. George Badwell, with Mr. Badwell guest of the club.

Cora Tignor Homecraft Sewing Club Margaret Bowers Blanche Stanley Florence Lash Alma Ruscoe Telonia Tignor Muriel Traugh Elma Porter George Badwell

Cystex 48 Hour Test Promises Quick Relief

If you suffer bladder weakness sleepless nights backache leg or groin pain try the Cystex 48 Hour Test. The ad claims the world's largest drug stores back it with nearly a million guaranteed packages. No narcotics. 60 cents satisfaction guaranteed or money back on request.

Dinner party at Poplar Street honors Mrs Bush

Mrs Tom Bush entertained guests at a Saturday dinner at her home on Poplar Street. Dinner covers were laid for Mia. Attending were Charles Querry, Miss Ruby Jones, Miss Ruby Jones, Miss Ruby, Arejna Ruby Querry of Huntington West Virginia and Miss Lulu Parry of this city.

Tom Bush Poplar Street Mia Charles Querry Ruby Jones Ruby Arejna Ruby Querry Huntington Lulu Parry

St Andrews Church Euchre Party Tuesday Evening

The ladies of St Andrews Church host a euchre party in the Parish Hall Tuesday evening with play starting at 8 o clock.

St. Andrews

Memorial Services Held At United Methodist Church

Annual memorial services were held Sunday evening at the Methodist Church in Nelsonville with attendance from the Junior Order United American Mechanics and the Daughters of America. The choir performed special numbers and the Rev. C. W. Hoffmane delivered the sermon.

Nelsonville Methodist Church

Epworth League Social at Methodist Church Draws 100

An Epworth League social was held Friday evening in the social rooms of the Methodist Church with 100 present. After many contests and games, refreshments were served. A new orchestra has been organized in the society. Sunday evening meetings open at 6 o'clock and are largely attended.

Epworth League Methodist Church

Mr and Mrs Fred Brown Visit Relatives Here Sunday

Mr and Mrs Fred Brown of Logan were guests of relatives in the area Sunday.

Fred Brown Logan

Surprise Twenty First Birthday For Carl Worthington

A surprise party at the Worthington home in Buchtel honored Carl Worthington on his 21st birthday. Attendees included Juanita Russell, the hostess, and her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Russell, among others.

George Worthington Buchtel Carl Juanita Russel Frank Russel

Local Social Evening Draws Columbus Guests

A large gathering in Columbus included Mrs. George Worthington Chester Johnson Walter Kevitt Stanley Partle Edward Evaner Walter Worthington and many others. Games music and dancing followed by refreshments capped a pleasant evening. (Continued to page Eleven)

George Worthingto Chester Johnson Walter Kevitt Stanley Partle Edward Evaner Walter Worthington Katherine Russel Farrie Starling Vivian Keplar Charlotte Russel Katherine Hartley Gwendelen Matheny Norma Worthington Lowell Hartley J. R. Worthington Ted Schappelerie Betty Mae Columbus

Eczema Specialist Reaches 500000 Treatments Milestone

Dr. J. B. Cannaday of Sedalia Missouri reports surpassing 500000 eczema treatments and offers a free funeral package of his mild guaranteed skin cure. He promises a 30 day trial and a free booklet on Nicenin upon request to Box 1001 Sedalia MO.

Sedalia J. B. Cannaday

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C. H. Bartlett the Messenger 412 Legion Sarah Coon Orbiston Adamson Grotto Albert Fulwider Millfield Charles S.bradfield, Jr Pinkham's PATHE Lands Home Will Entertain Naomi Eczema Baltimore, Md Crosley Overton Wallace Costes Euchre Party Richardson Furniture Co Eriez Gas Range Logan Gas Co Athens, Ohio Wheaton
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