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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1926

Page

3

Nelsonville Fire Upgrades Slated After Safety Review

Deputy Fire Marshal Nelsonville visit condemns欠 fire protection and water system gaps. He urges a marked booster pump, new main line, hydrant mapping, and night watchman service to raise insurance rating and support city upgrades. Local leaders discuss a two mill levy for schools and public services.

Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis Club L. J. Eberle McCune McCune, Former Mayor, and Now Connected With the County Auditor's Office County Auditor's Office County Budget Commission Budget Commission O. O. Crawford Supt Crawford Eberle Hk. B. Griswell Columbus Ohio Inspector Bureau Griswell

Maya’s Cure Promises Relief for Stomach Ailments

A testimonial claims Maya’s cures acute indigestion and gas after skepticism from doctors and medicines. The simple remedy reportedly clears intestinal mucus and inflammation tied to stomach liver and intestinal issues including appendicitis. One dose convinces or money refunded. McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and druggists everywhere.

Maya McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonvilla

Repair Church in Nelsonville Opens Sunday Services

The Presbyterian church in Nelsonville resumes services in its newly repaired auditorium this Sunday. After four and a half months of renovation the building program finishes with tuned organ and choir ready, the minister in the new pulpit, and Rev Evans delivering a Psalm 122:1 sermon. The opening day is expected to draw a large congregation.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Evans

J H McSherry Is Honored On His 68th Birthday

Nelsonville Oct 8 Relatives and friends gathered at Elm Brook farm to honor J H McSherry on his 68th birthday. Family from Nelsonville Lancaster Columbus Haydenville Logan and neighboring towns attended a noon picnic. A 16 inch cake with 68 candles sat center stage as two grandchildren shared smaller cakes.

Nelsonville J. H. MceSherry Elm Brook Farm Clark Higgins Lancaster Margaret Jones Columbus Harry Smith Athens Mary McFadden Haydenville John, Jr Clifford Campbell Sherman McDowell L. A. Lanner Merle Higgins Henry Ohlinger Burt Homer Logan J. H. McDowell Clara Keyes Melvin Steinbrook

Scarlet and Gray Is Issued Today

Nelsonville high school publishes the first issue of the new term with Ellen Davis as editor in chief and Ralph Ely as business manager. Max Wolfe serves as advertising manager and Esther as circulation manager.

Nelsonville Scarlet and Gray Nelsonville High School Ellen Davis Ralph Ely Max Wolfe Esther

Junior High Staff and Roles Named in School Paper

Healy serves as faculty advisor with Miss Marie Stowe. In the junior high department Jo Barnecut is editor Ann Morrell is business manager and Virginia Lou Eberle handles circulation.

Grace ce Wright Quits Millinery After Thirty Years

Nelsonville notices report Mrs. Grace Wright owner of Just-Rite millinery retires after three decades in business selling her stock. Other items note Floyd McCollister and spouse announce birth of a son on October 7. John Call fined ten dollars for disturbing the peace. Lydia Barren pleads guilty to intoxication, fined ten dollars and costs.

Nelsonville Grace Wright Floyd McCollister East Clayton John Call L. J. Eberle Lydia Barren Eberle

Federated Club Banquet Ticket Sales Extended

Nelsonville announces extension of ticket sales for the federated club banquet to Monday for local convenience ahead of next Thursday’s event.

Nelsonville Federated Club

Historical Pageant Set By Local Young Church Group

Nelsonville October 8 The Senior Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church will present a historical pageant at 6 30 o clock Sunday evening October 17 instead of Saturday as announced earlier.

Nelsonville Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church

Doctors Attend District Conference in Wellston

Nelsonville report notes that Dr. N Hill and Dr. A L Pritchard attended a district conference of medical men held in Wellston on Thursday.

Nelsonville N. Hill A. L. Pritchard Wellston

Mrs Mechem Hosts Reception With Assisting Ladies

Nelsonville social notes report Mrs Harold Mechem hosting a gathering assisted by Mrs S Lane Mrs Clarence Jack and Miss Frances Bennett with attendance of local guests in a daytime event dated October 8.

Nelsonville Harold Mechem 8S. S. Lane Clarence Jack Frances Bennett

Rainbow class members host Mechem home evening

Members of the Rainbow class of the Christian church met Wednesday at the Mechem home on Fort street. Miss Mary Parry won the automobile contest prize. The gathering included sewing for the bazaar and a luncheon served to thirty five attendees with Miss Bernice Bennett as a guest.

Rainbow The Christian Church Mechem Fort Street Mary Parry Bernice Bennett

State Parent-Teacher meeting attendees in Marietta

S. S. Steenrod along with Mrs. Albert Barber Mrs. E. L. Morrell and Miss Ethel Walker attended the state Parent-Teacher meeting sessions in Marietta on Wednesday.

Nelsonville S. S. Steenrod Albert Barber E. L. Morrell Ethel Walker Marietta

Dont Let a Cough or Cold Go Down

An advertisement urges early treatment of colds to prevent chest involvement. It promotes Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as fast relief that soothes throat and bronchial membranes. The copy highlights dangers of a head cold becoming bronchial and encourages purchase at drug stores.

Ayer

Pythian Sisters Elect New Officers at Dinner

B B Linton hosted a chicken dinner for Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters. Mrs Clara Bateman was elected president, Mrs Hubert Lancaster vice president, Mrs Stella Davis secretary. Carl Coakley spoke on the recent Cincinnati grand council. Next year’s state meeting at Newarky and district meeting at Nelsonville.

B. B. Linton Pythian Sisters Clara Bateman Hubert Lancaster Stella Davis Carl Coakley Cincinnati Newarky Nelsonville

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