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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1929

Page

8

Mrs Inez J Evans Handles Messenger Classified Ads

Mrs Inez J Evans takes Messenger Classified ads for Nelsonville column. Phone yours to her 824-3 or 412 W.

Inez J. Evans Nelsonville

Bridge Club Hosts Third Wednesday Afternoon Play

Mrs Wallace Glenn entertained her bridge club on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Gus White of Athens as a guest. High scores: Mrs Cecil Shafer first, Mrs White second, Mrs Charles Bartels third.

Wallace Glenn Gus White Athens Cecil Shafer White Charles Bartels

Social Visits Across Columbus Athens and Beaverton

Mrs. Thomas Bush spends the day in Columbus meeting daughter Vernon Bush a Cleveland nurse for several weeks with her parents. Mrs Bert Young visited Ath ens with Miss Fanny Williams. Mrs C A Stover spent time in Columbus with relatives. Mrs Blanche Hartgrove a business visitor in Columbus with relatives in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Rollie Hartgrove Beaverton Mich visiting in this city. Hannah Parry Miss Lulu Parry Miss Mayme Keplar and Charles Parry Athens business visitors Wednesday. Mrs Mart Van Duren Logan visiting sister Mrs Ralph Eliott for several days. Grace Dowler visiting friends in Athens Wednesday. Mr and Mrs R M Henry visiting Columbus Thursday. Mrs Robert FE Finley and daughter Suzanne Washington DC guests of Mr and Mrs L I Krieg Franklin Street.

Thomas Bush Columbus Vernon Bush Cleveland Rollie Hartgrove Beaverton Mich Hannah Parry Lulu Parry Mayme Keplar Charles Parry Athens Mart van Duren Logan Ralph Eliott Grace Dowler R. M. Henry Robert FE. Finley Suzanne Washington, D. H L. I. Krieg Franklin Street

Miners Burned in Explosion at L. D. Poston Mine

Two Chauncey area miners Alva Platt and Henry Lemaster were seriously burned in a powder explosion at the L. D. Poston Mine. The blast occurred about 9 oclock in the first east entry 1200 feet from the entrance. They were treated locally and rushed to Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens. Officials investigate cause linked to tamping bar sparks.

Alva Platt Henry Lemaster L. D. Poston Chauncey East Warren Spracue Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens John Jager Platt Lemaster

Repudiation of Lease Draws Bitter Attack

Governor Cooper faced a sharp rebuke from Henry G. Brunner Democratic state chairman over his repudiation of the Orange Lake oil and gas lease Brunner called the move another gubernatorial misstep and questioned the handling of the lease by an executive clerk Miss Helen R who reportedly acted without proper authorization The dispute centers on Cooper disavowing the lease after meetings with sportsmen groups and other interests in Summerville and a Public Works record check showing no approved lease authorization

Columbus U.P Cooper Orange Lake Harry Cope Colums Enry G. Brunner Brunner Helen R Public Works Department

Civil War Veterans Meet on Wednesday

The annual reunion of the Civil War Veterans Association of Athens County met at the American Legion Home in Nelsonville with sixteen veterans in attendance. Officers were re-elected and the group planned the 1930 reunion for Athens on the first Wednesday in October.

Legion Home Nelsonville Civil War Veterans’ Association Athens County American Legion Home 63D Regiment O. V Athens Della McMasters Silas Moody Glouster L. G. Matheny W. D. Christman Joe Pickering McBride’s Legion Building

Homecoming at Church Sunday in Nelsonville

Nelsonville observes Sunday October 6 as Home coming and Rally Day at the Church of Christ with special department exercises. The Berean men’s class begins an attendance contest with Newport News Virginia and Middletown Ohio. Dr Clippenger Otterbein College president speaks at morning service for the Y M C A. The choir offers special music.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Berean Newport News Middletown Ohio Clippenger Otterbein College

Aldebram Class Met For Tuesday Evening Entertainment

The Aldebram Class of the Methodist Sunday School taught by Miss Blanche Moorehead was entertained Tuesday at Miss Audrey Bean’s Jefferson Street home. A Arlene Betts and Lillian Tignor debated, and games and contests formed the program with guests Louise Skinner Mary Tomlinson Mildred Tomlinson Florence Easterling Margaret Connors Arlene Betts Maria Sayre Lilian Tignor Helen Linton Mary Nell Sanner Margaret Rittemeyer Elaine Wright and members Kathryn Lee Marie Dewhurst Agnes Hellen Vesper Coakley Dorothy Dailey Evelyn Skinner Lois Bateman Audrey Bean.

Aldebram Methodist Sunday School Blanche Moorehead Audrey Bean Jefferson Street Arlene Betts Lillian Tignor Louise Skinner Mary and Mildred Tomlinson Florence Easterling Margaret Connors Maria Sayre Lilian Tignor Helen Linton Mary Nell Sanner Margaret Rittemeyer

Dinner guests hosted by Mrs. Loren North

Mrs. Loren North entertained at dinner on Wednesday with guests including Mrs. Eugene Steenrod, Mrs. Ben James, Mrs. Frank North, Mrs. Delbert Davis and Miss Beth Ver tty.

Loren North Eugene Steenrod Ben James Frank North Delbert Davis Beth Vertty

Iyokeehie Camp Fire Girls Hold First Meeting

The girls of Iyokeehie Camp Fire and their guardian Miss Verna Hand met in their rooms Tuesday evening for the first meeting of the year. Plans for the coming year's work were made and discussed.

Iyokeehie Verna Hand

Vast Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters Elect Officers

The Vast Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters met Wednesday evening at Mrs. I. & Hellyer’s West Columbus Street home. New officers for the year were elected with Mrs. Carl Bateman as president and Mrs. Harry Davis as secretary treasurer. A luncheon at McBride's Restaurant followed for listed members including Mrs. W. W. Gibson, Mrs. Hubert Lancaster, and Miss Louise Pearce.

Pythian Sisters I. &. Hellyer West Columbus Street Carl Bateman Harry Davis McBride's W. W. Gibson Hubert Lancaster Carl Coakley Robert Eddy Bertha Howard Louise Pearce Will Fleck Athens

Retail Merchants Association Holds Meeting in Nelsonville

Twenty five members of the Retail Merchants Association met at the YMCA in Nelsonville. Dinner was served at six. J B Preston reported on the recent sales contest and Donald Johnson read the treasurer's report showing a $260 balance in the Homecoming fund. Five new firms joined the association: Alkires Bakery, New System Dry Cleaning, Ruble Clothing Company, Swingle Service Station and French Dry Cleaners.

Nelsonville Retail Merchants Association J. B. Preston Donald Johnson Alkires’ Bakery New System Dry Cleaning Ruble Clothing Company Swingle Service Station French Dry Cleaners

Rangers Meet Here Friday in Nelsonville

The Bay Rangers of America led by Ranger Guide W. D. Mender will meet Friday at 6 30 p.m. at the local Y M C A. They will hike to a nearby hill for ceremonies around a council fire with a wiener roast and marshmallow toast. Regular Friday meetings follow. Local Rangers are sponsored by the Retail Merchants Association.

Nelsonville Bay Rangers of America W. D. Mender Y. M. CA The Retail Merchants Association

Still Found In Smoke House At Mrs Slater Home

State Prohibition Inspectors found a wash boiler still in a rear smoke house at the residence of Mrs Effie Slater near Lick Run Nelsonville. They seized about two and a half gallons of whisky 100 gallons of mash and 20 bottles of beer. Lee Slater 18 was jailed with anticipated charges. Miss Belle Herrold is in Athens acting as governess.

Nelsonville Effie Slater Lick Run Matt C. Wilson M. Jenkins H. A. Lines Lee Slater Slater Belle Herrold Athens Florence Horton

Safety lessons for schoolchildren ready for distribution

The Southeast Ohio Motor Club will distribute safety lessons and posters for 20 000 district students from kindergarten to ninth grade as part of a 1929 1930 program. The campaign, backed by state affiliated clubs, supports schoolboy patrols and aims to reduce child traffic fatalities.

Ohio Automobile Association H. N. Burgett Southast Ohio Motor Club South East Ohio Motor Club Ohio State Automobile Association

Dana Chase Reorganizes Ohio University Collegians Band

Dana Chase, sales promotion director of Ray-Glo Corp, reorganizes Hal Chase's Collegians, an 11 member Ohio University ensemble. The group, previously active 1922 to 1926, plans a public appearance in late October seizing funds for students and keeping earnings on campus.

Dana Chase Howard Dana” Chase Ray-Glo Corporation Hal Chase Collegians Ohio University Chase University of Pennsylvania Ob Jazz Concocters Ohio

Reichstag Passes Unemployment Insurance Bill

Berlin October 3 the Reichstag approved the government unemployment insurance bill on its third reading by 238 to 155 in a vote that underscores the party line support and opposition stance during the session.

Coal Company Seeks Halt to Picketing At Shaft Mine

NEW PHILADELPHIA Oct 3 Attorneys for H R Brown Son Coal Company asked the Common Pleas Court for a restraining order to stop picketing and interference with the shaft mine operation. The firm alleges Tony Amicone president of the Roswell miners union and 20 others violated a July 19 1927 permanent injunction against picketing.

New Philadelphia U.P H. R. Brown & Son Coal Company Common Pleas Court Tony Amicone Miners’ Union Roswell

Friday’s Five Best Radio Features

United Press 1929 listing shows NBC and CBS networks with evening line up. WEAF WABC WJZ programs include orchestras, theater hour, mystery house, and special hour features.

Vriday United Press Weaf NBC WABC CBS WJZ WEAF

New MELLO-GLO Face Powder Introduced by D ZENNER

A new French process face powder named MELLO-GLO from D ZENNER COMPANY promises shine control longer wear smooth application and pore friendly purity. The ad touts it as wonderful and urges tryout of the product.

D. Zenner Company

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