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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1926

Page

3

Coal traffic rise at Nelsonville yards and national production data

Nelsonville reports a slight uptick in coal loading at its yards with 70 to 75 cars daily from 28 to 30 mines, about one sixth capacity. US soft coal production for the week ending Oct 2 totals 12.01 million net tons, up about 2.5 percent from the prior week, with year to date bituminous output near 410 million tons through Oct 2 1926.

Nelsonville United States Bureau of Mines Department of Commerce Lake Erie Hampton Roads

Adult Epworth league organized at Methodist church

Nelsonville Oct 12 A new Adult Epworth league for ages beyond high school up to forty was formed at the Methodist church. Officers include Fred Linscott as president and Ruth Wolfe as pianist with a roster of five vice presidents, a secretary Lucille Dishon and treasurer Ralph Geary. The Senior Epworth league for ages fifteen to seventeen was also reorganized with Robert Smith as president and Mary Devol as secretary among other officers.

Nelsonville Adult Epworth League Methodist Church Fred Linscott Ethel Walker Ralph Orr Raymond Sommers Florence Cook Lucille Dishon Ralph Geary Ruth Wolfe Robert Smith Helen Linton Annabelle Morrell Frances Gorsuch Clarence Huddy Howard Miller Mary Devol Mansfield Schoal Mary Lillian Gorsuch

Several Will Hear Pomerene Tomorrow

Nelsonville reports that on October 13 several parties will appear before Pomerene in a scheduled hearing. Details indicate a regional legal matter involving local residents and county officials.

Pomerene

Senator Atlee Pomerene to Speak in Athens

Nelsonville residents plan to hear Senator Atlee Pomerene the Democratic U S Senate nominee speak at the steps of the city building in Athens at seven o clock Wednesday evening.

Eral Nelsonville Atlee Pomerene U. S Athens

A K Crothers Succumbs in Nelsonville

A K Crothers 73 longtime Nelsonville resident died this morning at his daughter's home Mrs Eugene Wilson after a lingering illness. He leaves a wife and children Mrs Guy Young Mrs Wilson Mrs Will Gilmore Mrs Harvey Hildebrand Mrs James Woolery Frank of Haydenville and two brothers Frank and W K Crothers. Funeral arrangements not announced.

Nelsonville A. K. Crothers Eugene Wilson Guy Young Wilson Will Gilmore Harvey Hildebrand James Woolery Columbus Frank Haydenville W. K. Crothers

Rainbow Sunday School to Meet for Needlework Bazaar

The Rainbow class of the Christian Sunday school will meet this evening with Mrs Lane at 264 Fort Street to work on needlework for an upcoming bazaar. Mr and Mrs Paul Rex entertained guests at dinner including Val Combs and family Everett Combs Wilbur McFerren and others from Beverly Cumberland and McConnelsville. A W B A meeting is set for 7 pm Wednesday with good attendance desired and tea served after.

The Christian Sunday School Lane Fort Street Paul Rex Val Combs Everett Combs Wilbur McFerren J. W. Ludman Frank Watson Sarah Moore Beverly John McIntire Helen Cumberland I’. H. Carroll McConnelsville Tsuiich

Women of St Andrews to Host Second Encre Party

The Women of St Andrews Catholic church plan a second encre party at the parish hall on Wednesday night. Several local residents were noted as visiting relatives and friends in Columbus, Madison, Albany, Parkersburg, Mt. Vernon, and other nearby towns over the week.

St. Andrews Catholic Church P. B. Verity Madison W. Va Frank Freer Fred Edington Dow Max Bowers Columbus C. FE. Weltzheimer Helen Ruth Billy Martha Sheppard Albany Huth Kelch Ohio University Athens L. R. Kelch Emma Edwards Charles Wilkinson Parkersburg Seoris Mayer Mt. Vernon R. R. Stalter Bob Herbert Leyshon Mary Louise Glen Oliver Austin Ball Henry Inman Buchtel Billy Fisher William Morgan Paul Raine Banty” Schro

Sunday social ties noted across multiple Ohio towns

The report lists numerous visits and home gatherings from Athens to Columbus and beyond. Names include Hooper Verity Hoye Huenefeld Kempher Estle Gibson Allen Verity Smith, with trips to Lancaster Wellston McArthur Bridgeport New Albany and Springfield reflecting a busy weekend of family and friend visits.

Eder Jackson Cc. A. Hooper Athens Henry Verity James Hoye Columbus I. E. Hellyer Ed Betts George Dille I. G. Chapman Mary Elen Robert Huenefeld Bob, Jr Grace Mildred Roberts Lancaster Kempher West Mansfield Margaret Kempher Miss Kempher William Estle Mildred Billy New Albany Ohio Gilbert Smith Oril Smith Estel Crabtree McArthur Ena Stephenson Joe Verity Wellston William Walker Dorothy Allen Frank Allen C. M. Gibson Will Gibson This City Bridgeport Wheeling W. Va C. J. Hill Charles Linton Logan Stanley Dew Mary E. Kessinger B. B. Treland Springfield

Canaanville School Expands Arts and Auto Shop Programs

The Ca­naanville high school adds a coupe in auto mechanics led by Earl Miller and Grofer Sutton. A first county class enrolls Harnest Thompson Paul Dor Charles Dillinger Elwyn Der and Karl Rose. Music instruction expands with Miss Ralph directing credit class and performances for the PTA on October 14. Home economics equipment funded by the board accompanies a new building project.

Canaasville Earl Miller Grofer Sutton Harnest ‘Thompson Pan Dor Charles Dillinger Elwyn der Karl Rose Board of Education Revdl Dale Ralph Mag Dwyer Mabel Hawk Juanita Hill Bernice Loeffler Ralph McClead Blanthe Pugh Alma Rowe Beatrice Windsor Ruth Hanning Bergene Dean Mabel Joseph Ralph Theodore Crawford Parent Teacher Association Marietta

Local Sewing Class With Miss Blanche Phillips Opened

A fall course conducted by Miss Blanche Phillips has enrolled almost a score of young ladies. The program aims to teach practical sewing skills and design basics for beginner students.

Blanche Phillips

Broadcast Opera Tonight and Five Radio Features

Radio catalog lists tonight's program slate across stations WNYC KDKA WLW WEAF and more. Includes boxing Wills versus Sharkey at Abbotsfield, Verdi aria Rigolett o, a KDKA string quartet, and WLW cantata Ruth with an 9 pm EST Variety Hour.

WNYC New York Abbotsfield Harry Wills Jack Sharkey WGN Chicago Lil Verdi Rigoletto KDKA Pittsburgh WEAF WLW Cincinnati Ruth

Ghost Tale Slanders Bring Damages to Farham

Eng George Farham recovered 900 damages from neighbors for slander after spreading rumors that his house was haunted.

Eng George Farham Farham

That Baby You've Longed For Mrs Burton Advises Women

Mrs Margaret Burton of Kansas City shares her journey from years without motherhood to a proud mother and loyal wife. She offers free private advice to married women seeking happiness and companionship, with confidential correspondence to 1360 Massachusetts Ave, Kansas City Mo.

Auto Hits Man Driver Escapes in Redtown

Neal Garey of Jacksonville was struck near the Dalton restaurant in Redtown and badly hurt. The driver sped away in a Chevrolet coupe. license unknown. Garey received head wounds and a fractured left ankle. ambulance and Dr. Von Scheele treated him before he went to his brother’s home. Elton Coffman starts a sales post with a Perry county brush company after leaving his prior job.

Garey von Scheele Jacksonville John Garey Glouster Elton Coffman Brush Perry County

Bakery Changes at New System as Matthews Succeeds

FE. B. Matthews takes charge of the New System bakery. Ben Swartz, long associated with the bakery, will assume the new responsibilities.

FE. B. Matthews System Bakery Ben Swartz

Funeral for Mrs. George Fultz Set for Wednesday

Funeral services for Mrs. George Fultz colored will be at 2 PM Wednesday at the First Baptist church with Rev. Payne officiating. Burial will follow in Maplewood cemetery.

Glouster George Fultz First Baptist Church Payne Maplewood

George Carter Dies at Home in Glouster

George W. Carter, 80, died Monday at his home in Glouster after a brief illness. He was a longtime local resident and is survived by relatives. Funeral arrangements are pending.

George Carter Glouster George W. Carter

Local Resident of Ferndale Dies After Hospital Care

Mr. Carter, who had been undergoing treatment since last March, died at Athens state hospital. He resided in the Ferndale area until his admission. He leaves a widow and three children.

Athens State Hospital Carter Ferndale

Board Sells Advertising Space on School Field Fence

The board of education reports no trouble selling space on the fence along the north side of the high school athletic field. Funds from the sale will be used to enclose more of the field. George Whipple is authorized to handle the sales.

Board of Education George Whipple

LOSKA Relief Drug Promoted at 60 Cents in Stores

The RY-TOFF Co advertises LOSKA as a relief for burning eyes and eczema available for 60 cents at all drug stores in Lowell Massachusetts.

LOSKA Ry-Toff Co Aney Lowell Mass

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