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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1925

Page

3

Logan Downs Nelsonville 20-0 in Thanksgiving Football

Nelsonville litters the scoreboard with a 20 to 0 defeat as Logan dominates the Thanksgiving clash. Key moments include Myer’s 70 yard run and Blickle’s 50 yard drop kick with Holland adding a 70 yard punt. End of season notes honor N. H. seniors Campbell Cook Bishop and Fleck.

Nelsonville Logan Mingo Chieftains Stoltzmen Woodson Eikle Campbell Myers Euckle Roberts Holland Blickle N. H Cook Bishop Fleck

Pocahontas to Hold Social Dance in Red Men's Hall

Pocahontas will host a social dance in the Red Men's hall in Nelsonville on Saturday evening November 28. Rehearsals to be announced. event aims to bring together members of the organization and community for a social gathering with dances and music.

Nelsonville Red Men's Hall

Rehearsals Start Monday for 1925 Minstrels and Frolic

A telegram from A Gaa of the Harry Mill company informs Igonville that he will be there Monday November 30. The first rehearsal for the 1925 minstrels and frolic will be at the Masonic club rooms Monday evening with a large chorus expected to greet the director.

Nelsonville Rotto Minstrel Committee Has. A. Gaa Harry Mill Crmpany Igonville Masonic Club

Kerrs Host Thanksgiving Dinner in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Clifford Kerr of 2865 Kentner street entertained with a chicken dinner on Thanksgiving day. Guests included John Brown of Columbus Grandma Christian who has seen ninety one Thanksgivings Mr and Mrs R H Brown Mr and Mrs Cecil Brown Mr and Mrs Eurl Wallice Chris Brown John Brown Earl Lelby Margaret Clark Verna Stephenson and the Kerrs their family.

Nelsonville Clifford Kerr Kentner Street John Brown Columbus Grandma Christian R. H. Brown Cecil Brown Eurl Wallice Chris Brown Earl Lelby Margaret Clark Verna Stephenson

Class 19 Is Entertained

Nelsonville Nov. 27 Class 19 of the M. E. church was entertained Tuesday evening by Mrs. Nevada Quinn and Mrs. Pearl Williams at the home of former's parents on Walnut street. The business session set December 5 for the annual bazaar and bake sale in the Warner building. Contests and games followed lunch with members and guests Lucille Weaver Frances Sommers, Rettaone Nellie Warner Hazel Dunkle Florence Kelly Eleanor Kelly Beatrice Sommers Deva Duncan Anna Riley Blanche Riley Grace Bateman Pearl Hitchings Mildred Hutchins Hazel Katzenbach Rose Vaughn Nevada Quinn Pearl Williams Verna Hall.

Nelsonville M. E. Church Nevada Quinn Pearl Williams Walnut Street Warner Building Lucille Weaver Frances Sommers Mrs. Rettaone Nellie Warner Hazel Dunkle Florence Kelly Eleanor Kelly Beatrice Sommers Deva Duncan Anna Riley Blanche Riley Grace Bateman Pearl Hitchings Mildred Hutchins Hazel Katzenbach Rose Vaughn Verna Hall

Eberles Honor Several Guests at a Thursday Evening

Mrs L J Berle entertained at six o clock Thursday evening with guests including Mr and Mrs LL D Johnson Logan Mr and Mrs Sam Landen and son Edgar Columbus Dr and Mrs C E Welch Mrs Mable Barnicut and daughter Jo and Misses Ruth and Virginia Lu Eberle.

Nelsonville L. J Berle Ll. D. Johnson Logan Sam Landen Edgar Columbus C. E. Welch Mable Barnicut Ruth Virginia Lu Eberle

Entertains Guests at Clock Dinner Thanksgiving Affair

Mrs. Robert Warren entertained guests at a clock dinner Thanksgiving event. The gathering featured conversation and seasonal decor reflecting the holiday.

Krieg Family Dinners in Nelsonville Thanksgiving Gatherings

Miss Ruth War ren and Marie War ren attended with William Coots and Mrs Devol and daughter Wanda Kay in Nelsonville on Thanksgiving Day. Mr and Mrs H D Krieg hosted a dinner with guests Lucy Krieg Irving Krieg Floyd Duffy and daughter Jean from Logan M A Krieg L I Krieg E J Rosser and Rev and Mrs Lloyd Evans present.

Ruth Marie Warren William Coots Mrs. Devol Wanda Kay Nelsonville H. D. Krieg Lucy Krieg Irving Krieg Floyd Duffy Jean Logan M. A. Krieg L. I. Krieg E. J. Rosser Lloyd Evans

Union Service at Presbyterian Church Thanksgiving

A well attended Thursday evening Union Thanksgiving service at the Presbyterian church featured Charles Poston on the organ, the church male chorus, and readings of the president’s proclamation. Rev. E L Morrell read the proclamation, prayers were offered by Rev. Lloyd Evans, and Rev. O J Howearth delivered the message before Morrell closed with benediction.

Nelsonville Union Presbyterian Church Charles Poston The E. L. Morrell M. E. Church David Lloyd Evans O. J. Howearth Christian Church Morrell

Sheppard Family Dinner Hosts Notables From Columbus

Mrs C G Sheppard and Mr and Mrs Harry Edington entertained Thursday with a family dinner. Guests included James Sheppard Orrin Thacker and son Orrin Jr Lloyd Morris and his sons Lloyd Jr Dick Charles and John of Columbus and Martha and Tom Sheppard.

Nelsonville C. G. Sheppard Harry Edington James Sheppard Orrin Thacker Orrin, Jr Lloyd Morris Lloyd, Jr Charles John of Columbus Martha Tom Sheppard

Harvest Festival Service Planned by Episcopal Church

Episcopal church to hold a Harvest Festival service Sunday evening November 29. Public welcome.

Nelsonville Episcopal Church

Hyde speaks on Adult Education to Sidney clubs

Nelsonville Nov 27 Mrs J M Hyde returned from Sidney where she addressed the sixteen federated clubs on Adult Education.

Nelsonville J. M. Hyde Sidney

Thanksgiving Guests Fill Local Homes With Visitors

Mr. and Mrs. Don Davis and two children of Athens hosted relatives for Thanksgiving. Families from Columbus Zanesville Lexington Ky. and Portsmouth visited local homes while others traveled to Columbus for events including a Memorial hall concert.

Trainman Hanning Badly Injured In Freight Accident

Hanning baggage master on the Straitaville run loses three toes after a mishap while attempting to alight from a T. and O. freight near Shafer’s wholesale house. He had boarded the freight after finishing his run and was returning home when his dinner bucket entangled and caused him to fall under the moving train.

Hanning Shafer

Peaceful Nelsonville Holiday Ends Quietly

Nelsonville saw a calm holiday as mayor's court reported no arrests or drunken incidents on Thursday morning with no victims appearing before his honor.

Nelsonville

Miss Clara Riser Dies in Newfield District 29

Miss Clara Riser, 62, died suddenly Wednesday night at her sister-in-law Lizsie Riser’s home in District 29 Neicontelles. She leaves two sisters and one brother. The body was taken to the home of sister Ed Fisher in Chestnut.

Clara Riser Neicontelles Lizsie Riser Ed Fisher

Memorial services set for Connell Church Saturday

General services will be held at Connell church Saturday afternoon at 1 30 o clock.

Connett Church

Mrs Margaret Koontz Dies After Long Illness

Margaret Kobditz, 48, died Thursday at her home in the Factory after a long illness. The body was taken to Vinton, Ohio, Friday morning where the funeral will be held and burial made.

Margaret Koontz Nelsonville Margaret Kobditz Vinton Ohio

Rainbow class holds annual Thanksgiving party

The Rainbow class of the Christian church held its annual Thanksgiving party and chicken dinner in the church social rooms on Tuesday evening. Mrs. H. S. Lane attended as teacher and thirty five members were seated. Mrs. Stanley Me chem led the meeting and a fine program followed the dinner.

Nelsonville Rainbow Class The Christian Church 8. S. Lane Stanley Mechem

Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Weekend Guests

A flurry of visits fills the week as Henry Verity Joe Verity and Loren North stay with Mrs. J N Collins near Albany. Col umbus guests include Mrs Delbert Sims and two children with her mother in Columbus. Relatives host Milt Bayles family from Columbus for a Thursday visit. daughters stay for the weekend. Other travelers include Charles Weltzheilmer from Delaware and Harris Wood of Morgantown visiting Nelsonville and family. The Daughters of America plan to attend Christian church services next Sunday. A wedding dinner marks the union of the C F Wallace daughter and Mr. Post, son of Burr Oak residents, with both at their Spring street cottage.

Henry Verity Joe Verity Loren North J. N. Collins Albany Delbert Sims Columbus Milt Bayles Violet Elsie Roland Charles Weltzheilmer Delaware Ralph Henry McArthur Harris Wood Morgantown W. Va John Wood Arthur Burgess Lancaster Charles Pensyle Sam Hanley John Mr. Hanley Gus White Athens Nelsonville Wellston Hiler Steenrod Marie Stover Highland Helen Weidner Clayton Murphy Dorothy Vorhees Fred Edington C. F. Wallace Glouster High School Post W. A. Post Burr. Oak Glouster State Bank

Father and Son Banquet Set for December 4

Glouster, Nov. 27 The Boy Scouts sponsor a father and son banquet at the Methodist church Friday December 4 at 8 p m Tickets are on sale by scouts. All fathers, sons, and men helping boys are urged to attend. Troop 1 is led by P J Andrew and Merrill Carrigan serves as scoutmaster. Troop 3 is led by C B Frampton with C A Bingman as scoutmaster.

Glouster Boy Scouts Methodist P. J. Andrew C. B. Frampton Church of Christ Merrill Carrigan Will Ladbetter C. A. Bingman Virgil Yaw

Cunningham to Manage Sunday Creek Store in Naples Florida

Belford Cunningham payroll clerk at Sunday Creek Coal in Glouster leaves for Naples Florida to head a company store. He previously ran the city store before being replaced by J. B. Stiff and then took payroll duties for the firm.

Glouster Belford Cunningham Sunday Creek Coal Company Naples Fla Cunningham J. B. Stiff

Kiwanis Luncheon Features Local Music Guests

Glouster Kiwanis meet at the Church of Christ social room from 6 30 to 7 30 PM with a musical program by Shirley Fine and Baba Delheimer of the Babley Studio of Music Ashland Ky The Kiwanis quartet will also perform a number.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Church of Christ Shirley Fine Baba Delheimer Babley Studio of Music Ashland Kiwanis Quartet

Post Wallace Nuptials In Glouster Ceremony

Dwight Post and Miss Ferne Wallace wed at 5 p m Wednesday night at the bride’s parents home in Glouster. The simple ceremony was performed by Elder T J Wallace, the bride’s grandfather, with only immediate family present. An elaborate reception followed.

Mixed Dance at Moose Hall and Pythian Sisters Event

Thanksgiving guests visit in Pleasant City and Newark as social notices list two dances at Moose Hall in Glouster and Knights of Pythias hall in Jacksonville. People named include Mr and Mrs Richard Williams and son Richard Jr, Mr and Mrs Joseph Richards Sr, Mr and Mrs A B Veither, Mr and Mrs C K Hooks, Ralph Gormley, Junior Balderson, Hugh Gormley, and W H Duncan with Santoy travel noted.

Moose Hall Glouster Moose Richard Williams Richard, Jr Pleasant City

Holiday Visitors Gather at Duncan and Reese Homes

Day guest George Duncan and family hosted with Miss Ethel Reese, Cleveland high school instructor, visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Reese.

Day George Duncan Ethel Reese Cleveland D. P. Reese

Miss Virginia Breeding Weds Charles Henderson in Athene Glouster

Miss Virginia Breeding, daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Wallace of Glouster, married Charles Henderson on Monday November 23. Both are well known in Athene and Glouster. They will live with the bride’s parents at 41 Main Street.

Virginia Breeding Charles Henderson John W. Wallace Glouster George Henderson Athens Athene Main Street

How Ear Stones Tell a Fish's Age

The article explains aging fish by examining otoliths in the inner ear. A small bony pocket houses the otolith, a tiny stone that grows as the fish ages, allowing age determination from its size.

London

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Claims For Kids Constipation

An old advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy that promotes weeks of regular bowel movements in children without repeated purges. It emphasizes easy bowel movements and pleasant taste even for feverish or sick children.

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