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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1927

Page

3

Pocahontas Convention Draws 200 in Nelsonville

About 200 members and delegates attended the twenty seventh annual convention of district No 4 of the Pocahontas degree in Nelsonville Ohio with Kill Eagle council hosting. Nine councils in the district include Corning Logan Jacksonville Gloucester Buchtel Murray City Rockbridge Nelsonville and New Straitsville.

Nelsonville Pocahontas Kill Eagle Council Corning Logan Jacksonville Glouster Buchtel Murray City Rockbridge New Straitsville Ed L. Moril L. J. Eberle Clara Ellis Susie Wallace Amy Lanning Virgil Brown Jack Raybould Willam J. Davis M. E Logan Council

Nelsonville resident Bessie Rodda dies at 63

Bessie Rodda 63 longtime Nelsonville resident died last night at the family home after months of illness. Her husband died about four years ago. She leaves two daughters and three sons, plus a sister and three brothers. Funeral plans not yet set. Helen Linton to host Standard Bearers tonight at 7 at grandmother Mrs. Charles Linton’s home.

Nelsonville Bessie Rodda Rodda Episcopal Church Order of the Eastern Star N. Hill Charles McCarty Richmond Thomas Rodda Columbus Clyde Walbridge Harry Emma McKee This City John and George Hall Harry Hall Helen Linton Charles Linton Jefferson Street

Eye Health Exam Promises Clarity for Student Records

An examination of his eyes may resolve doubt about his school record. Eye strain affects thinking and disposition, with potential improvements after treatment. Call for an appointment today.

Don McGill Stable After Mine Shooting

Don McGill manager of Lick Run Coal company remains satisfactory in condition at Cherrington hospital Logan after a shooting at the mine near Nelsonville last Saturday night. He expressed satisfaction upon learning production at the property was increasing daily.

Nelsonville Don McGill Lick Run Coal Company McGill Cherrington Hospital Logan Here

Nelsonville Woman's Club Prize for Health Survey Wins Book

The Woman's Community club receives a book, The Health Survey of Eighty five Cities in the U S, as a prize from the Ohio Public Health association. The award honors Nelsonville as one of five Ohio towns with the best health program from a recent community survey.

Nelsonville Woman's Community Club U. S Ohio Public Health Association

Wrist Broken in Ford Cranking Incident in Nelsonville

Tom Pritchard, son of Irvin Pritchard of this city, broke his right wrist Tuesday morning while cranking a Ford coupe. Dr. A. L. Pritchard reduced the fracture.

Nelsonville Oct Tom Pritchard Irvin Pritchard A. L. Pritchard

Eastern Star in Nelsonville Plans 30th Anniversary Event

Plans were completed at the Masonic temple for the thirtieth anniversary of Eudora chapter Order of the Eastern Star to be observed Tuesday October 11. A covered dish supper begins at 5 30 pm followed by the annual memorial service with past matrons and patrons presiding and exemplifying the initiation ceremony.

Nelsonville Masonic

Scouts Schedule Two Meetings This Week in Nelsonville

Two Boy Scout sessions set at the Y M C A this week with a special meeting Thursday at 6 30 p m and a regular session Friday at 7 p m. The Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce will also meet at the Y M C A Thursday evening with school and city affairs on the agenda and dinner at 6 15 p m.

Nelsonville

Memorial Address by Junior Order United American Mechanics

The Rev. O J Howearth will deliver the annual memorial address at the Junior Order hall in Nelsonville next Sunday afternoon. The Daughters of America will take part. Lodges from Logan Haydenville New Straitsville and McArthur are invited to attend.

Nelsonville O. J. Howearth United American Mechanics Daughters of America Logan Haydenville New Straitsville McArthur

Birthday surprise honors Nelsonville orchestra director

In Nelsonville the community orchestra held a birthday party for director Eugene Mellinger at the Y M C A. A 6 o'clock dinner preceded speeches and a gold gift. Music and games continued late with members Marjie Hickman Nellie Pickett Mary Donley Jo Barnecut Irene Sheldon Willetta Smith Helen Linton Edna Laughlin Bessie Stephenson Gretchen Pidcock Glen Atkinson Lowell Hickman Albian Brown Chris Brown and guests W L Hudson Orville Mellinger Mrs E M Mellinger and Mrs James Stephenson present.

Eugene Mellinger Mr. Mellinger Marjie Hickman Nellie Pickett Mary Donley Jo Barnecut Irene Sheldon Willetta Smith Helen Linton Edna Laughlin Bessie Stephenson Gretchen Pidcock Glen Atkinson Lowell Hickman Albian Brown Chris Brown W. L. Hudson Orville Mellinger E. M. Mellinger James Stephenson

Missionary Tea Set at Mrs Mechem Home Thursday

The Missionary society of the Christian church will meet at the home of Mrs. Stanley Mechem Thursday evening at 7 o'clock for the annual missionary tea, with expected large attendance. A social gathering at L. E. Weaver’s Ra cine featured many attendees from Ra cine Letart Columbus Nelsonville Doanville and other towns.

The Missionary Society of the Christian Church Stanley Mechem

Merchants Visit and Family Trips Tie Columbus to Nelsonville

Charles Seidenfeld of Murray City attends sessions of the State Retail Merchants association in Columbus. Leonady Powell visits Columbus for a week with his mother. Mr. and Mrs. James Sharp start a two week motor trip to McCallister Oklahoma to visit Wesley Vorhes and family. Mrs. Mary Lehman and son Loren of Columbus spend Sunday in Nelsonville. Mrs. W A Donaldson of Columbus visits Robert Kinney in Nelsonville while Mrs. D F Simms of Athens stays with him. Mrs. D F Simms and children of Athens also spend Sunday with Robert Kinney in Nelsonville.

Charles Seidenfeld Murray City Columbus State Retail Merchants’ Association Leonady Powell Maria Powell James Sharp McCallister Oklo Wesley Vorhes Mary Lehman Loren Nelsonville W. A. Donaldson Robert Kinney D. F. Simms Athens Children of

Revival Opens at Church of God on Hocking Street

The revival began with good attendance at the Church of God on Hocking Street. Evangelist Lucy B. Smith of North Hampton spoke on The Precious Promises of God using Deuteronomy 11 26 28. Meetings continue nightly through October 23.

Church of God Hocking Street Rachel Lord Anderson Ind Lucy B. Smith North Hampton

Missionary Talk Headlines Week University Convocation

Miss Margaret Blain, a Wellsley graduate and China veteran, spoke at the Ohio university convocation urging Christian students to share their faith with Chinese nationals. She stressed working with locals and recounted missionary aims, followed by a Glee club performance and announcements for student meetings and tryouts.

Ohio University Margaret Blain Philadelphia China Miss Blain Wellesley Irma Voigt America Jesus Christ Margaret Benedict Elgar FE. B. Bryan Ewing Auditorium Music Hall

Campus notices mix schedule and photography

Professors and student groups announce events in Ellis hall Fine Arts hall and Ewing auditorium. Friday class events include a mass meeting and Y W C A first gathering at 7 45. Freshmen must have Athena portraits at Lamborn's next week. Nomination for senior class officers go tomorrow.

A. C. Gubitz Ellis Hall Athena Lamborn Fine Arts Hall Dean Voigt Ewing Auditorium

W C C T U Reports First Meeting of Year

The W C C T U held its first meeting of the year at the Christian church with Mrs J L Triipo as president. Mrs A E F Wagner reported on the county convention at Nelsonville and Miss Morse read Psalm 11 from memory. Ex Congressman Andrew J Volstead spoke on prohibition and the Marshall bill was urged for Athens.

Christian Church J. L. Triipo Vinnie Johnson Miss Morse Nelsonville A. E F. Wagner Sarah Poston

Man Hit By Auto On Pomeroy-Coolville Road

Henry Hoisington aged 70 from Hudson Avenue suffered a broken bone in his left leg when struck by a car driven by two boys on their way to school at Tupper's Plains. He was treated at Sheltering Arms Hospital and later returned home.

Henry Hoisington Hudson Avenue Pomeroy-Coolville Holsington Tupper’s Plains Mr. Hoisington Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mother Granted Funeral Visit Under Guard

Cincinnati news reports Mrs. Mary Carpenter Miller under deputy sheriffs will attend the funeral and burial of her daughter Mona who died after six weeks of illness. Mona had been held at the children's home since Mrs. Miller was indicted for the murder of her husband Emmett Miller. The husband was killed at their Wyoming Ohio home on April 10, with Nathan Kite also indicted. Edna was to testify again at Mrs. Miller's October 17 trial.

Cincinnati U.R Mary Carpenter Miller Mona Emmett Miller Wyoming Here Nathan Kite Miller Edna

Vinco Herbal Regulator Claims Gentle Bowel Relief

An advertisement touts Vinco a herbal laxative and bowel regulator for constipation biliousness and indigestion. It promises money back if no relief from the first 25 box and pressures avoiding calomel and harsh medicines.

Ex-Lima Minister Entered Into Athens Presbytery

The Rev. H L Geddes, formerly pastor of the Lima Presbyterian church, was received into the Athens Presbytery at an adjourned meeting in Athens yesterday to enable him to formally accept a call from Logan Presbyterian church. Geddes has begun work at Logan and will be installed October 19. The service will feature a sermon by Rev. B E Townsend Marietta, with charges given by Rev. John A Stemen and the moderator Rev. John L Evans.

Logan Presbyterian Church H. L. Geddes Lima Pomeroy Weltzheimer Nelsonville Elder Geddes Logan Townsend Marietta John A. Stemen Bremen A.Y. Wilcox Athens John L. Evans

Ohio Auto Club Secretary Attacked by Anti-Saloon Official

Columbus report says Charles M. Earhart, attorney for the Ohio Anti-Saloon League, charged that Charles J. Janes, secretary of the Ohio State Automobile Association, does not represent many of the larger group. The letter was released as part of ongoing disputes within the state’s dry league activities.

Ohio State Auto Club Dry League Columbus U.P Charles M. Earhart Ohio Anti-Saloon League Charles ('. Janes Ohio State Automobile Association

Sure Relief for Sore Throat

Physician prescribed Thoxine promises relief in 15 minutes with a single swallow. Claims no chloroform or harmful drugs, safe for the whole family, and sold with a money-back guarantee at druggists for 35c 60c and 1.00.

Automobile clubs in Ohio face Marshall bill clash

A letter from an Ohio club secretary to Bishop Henderson of the Methodist church is cited in a dispute over the Marshall bill. The correspondence is part of a broader clash between automobile clubs and the bill's provisions, with officials arguing over leadership and influence within the organizations.

Ohio Jones Bishop Henderson Methodist Church

C&O Seeks Control of Erie and Pere Marquette Merger

The Interstate Commerce Commission set oral arguments for November 1 and 3 on the Chesapeake and Ohio's bid to acquire control of the Erie and Pere Marquette railroads by purchasing stock. The hearing will also cover C and O’s plan to issue new capital stock tied to the Van Sweringen brothers merger scheme.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Chesapeake and Ohio Erie Pere Marquette van Sweringen Brothers Cleveland

Acid Scalp Remedy Promises Quick Hair Revival

An old ad copy claims dull lifeless hair stems from an acid scalp. It promotes Danderine as a scientific dandruff dissolvent that neutralizes scalp secretions. Five minutes after application, dandruff supposedly dissolves and hair becomes soft, shiny, and manageable for weeks.

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