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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1927

Page

3

Starr family observes birthday in home gathering

Starr and two sons and Mr. Sterling visited Mrs. Lydia Johnson on Sunday to observe Hugh Starr’s birthday anniversary, affirming the belief that a citizen has a right to swear in his own home.

Nelsonville Plant to Resume Full Capacity Friday

Nelsonville's Athena Glazed Brick plant will return to full operation Friday, November 25, after weeks of part-time work. The facility, which normally employs about 150 workers, recently elected new directors including R. H. Jackson and J. W. Wood, with Hold-over members remaining on the board.

Nelsonville Athena Glazed Brick Company R. H. Jackson Citizens Central Bank Nelsonville Foundry & Machine Company J. Brenner Root The Midland Bank Cleveland P. R. Peters Fairfield National Bank Lancaster James H. Mcc Clure Athens National Bank Athens J. W. Wood the Peoples Bank Company W. H. Davis J. E. Pickett Philadelphia T. B. Wolf

Nelsonville Greyhounds to face Logan on local gridiron

Nelsonville high school Greyhounds host Logan's Purple and White in the final game of the season. Early predictions favor Nelsonville, but Logan's hidden potential could surprise. past results show Nelsonville defeating Wellston 18 to 0 while Logan beat Wellston 12 to 7.

Greyhounds Logan Nelsonville Waterloo Athens Nelsonville High School Howell West Robert Nelsonville High School Greyhounds Nelsonsville Wellston

Trust Company Officer Struck By Car In Nelsonville

G W Williams first vice president of Central Trust Cincinnati was knocked down by an automobile while walking with J W Wood on the Nelsonville bridge near Athena Glazed Brick plant Claude Green driver of the car pled guilty to operating while intoxicated was fined 100 dollars and jailed 30 days his license suspended six months Williams returned to Cincinnati after the incident

Nelsonville G. W. Williams Central Trust Company Cincinnati Williams J. W. Wood Peoples Bank Company Athena Glazed Brick Company Claude Green L. J. Eberle Green Athens Jack Pearson

Nelsonville High Rooters Assigned to One Section at Logan Game

Nelsonville reports plan to seat all rooters in a single bleacher section for the Thursday game to boost unified cheering. The chapel program featured piano solos by Elizabeth Sheppard Lennard Lennox with Velma White, and Rev Morrell spoke on Thanksgiving as divine gift guiding nations from Columbus to the Mayflower pact and the Constitution.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Sheppard Howe Nelsonville High Red” Miller Chuck” Shafer C. L. Horton Presbyterian Church Lennard Lennox Velma White Holy City Eileen FE. L. Morrell Columbus South

Drive for Auto Club Members Discussed in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on November 23 a group met Athens County Automobile Club officials at the Y M C A to consider a drive for 300 local members. The recently reorganized club outlined its program and policies, and it was decided to proceed with the local membership drive.

Nelsonville Athens County Automobile Club

Meeting Attendees Named At Local Club

Attending the meeting last night were H. F. Mechem, Donald Shaf er, J. H. Inderrieden, Harry Kelly, H. H.ller, Dr. C. E. Welch, president of the club, and H. N. Bur gett, secretary.

H. F. Mechem Donald Shafer J. H. Inderrieden Harry Kelly H. H.ller C. E. Welch H. N. Burgett

Canvass Announces Nelsonville School Board Winners

The Nelsonville city board of education on Monday evening canvassed the recent vote for board members. C. W. Monks and Donald Lowden were declared winners and will take office at the January first Monday meeting.

Cc. W. Monks Donald Lowden Nelsonville City Board of Education

Thanksgiving Message At Rotary Meeting By Rev Morrell

Rev Ed L Morrell Methodist pastor delivered a Thanksgiving message to Rotary members analyzing President Coolidge proclamation. He urged gratitude for blessings and asked members to pause with reverence. Guest Carl Frenier attended. Nelsonville club will host district governor Frank L Beggs next Tuesday.

Nelsonville Ed L. Morrell Methodist Church Rotary Club Morrell Calvin Coolidge Carl Frenier Logan Club Nelsonville Club Frank L. Beggs Newark

Latin Club Meets for First Meeting

The Latin Club held its initial gathering to outline plans for the semester. Members introduced themselves and discussed upcoming activities and language practice sessions.

New Creme Rouge Changes Color When Applied

The nhon dly Creme Rouge named Car-nee adapts to every complexion and blends with natural flesh tones. It leaves no oil or pigment on the skin, is water proof, and lasts all day. Available from McKee Drug Co and Gibson's Pharmacy.

McKee Drug Co Gibson’s Pharmacy

School club elects officers and welcomes new members

A school year opening meeting at the senior high school elected officers: Praetors Clyde Maffin and Helen Jackson consuls Isabelle Healy Earl Washburn aediles Janice Mitchell Arvilla Landis Tom Sheppard Ed Stocklin scribes Louise Rice Mac Bartlett. Grace Roberts organized a Latin style initiation. Forty new members joined and the gathering closed with America sung. Pauline Whitlatech, former member, attended as guest.

Praetors Clyde Maffin Helen Jackson Isabelle Healy Earl Washburn Janice Mitchell Arvilla Landis Tom Sheppard Ed Stocklin Louise Rice Mac Bartlett Grace Roberts America Pauline Whitlatech

Deanville School Thanksgiving Program Draws Large Crowd

Pupils at Deanville school presented a Thanksgiving program Tuesday evening before a large audience. The report notes a substantial turnout and a lively community event.

Deanville School

Cleveland Doctor Guests Amid Local Family Visits

Dr Henry Crawford of Cleveland stays with his mother Mrs Flossie Crawford. Monday he and Mrs Crawford and Mrs Martha Davis joined Mr and Mrs C D Roush at Athens. Detroit visitors Mr and Mrs Roy Valkinburg and Mr and Mrs Gilbert Vatkinburg returned home after Catherine Valkinbure’s death. Dr and Mrs H S James of Mc Arthur and Dr and Mrs G E …

Henry Crawford Cleveland Flossie Crawford Crawford Martha Davis C. D. Roush Athens Roy’ Valkinburg Gilbert Vatkinburg Detroit Catherine Valkinbure H. S. James McArthur G. E

Magistrate Holden Rules in Willesden Court Decision

Magistrate Holden issued a ruling in a Willesden court affecting local residents and the case details remain on file. The decision reflects the ongoing legal matters handled by the Willesden magistrates court this week.

Willesden, Eng Holden

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