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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1923

Page

11

Nelsonville News Church Activities and Red Cross Report

Velma Young calls church youth to meet at 6 pm to form a chorus for music. Men’s service featured “List Ye Men” with guidance. another service planned tonight. Red Cross roll call progress shown with family membership targets. solicitations urged. Elks to meet Sunday morning and accompany Berean class guests. Social Sewing club ladies hosted lunch at Amy Easterling’s in Logan.

Velma Young Red Cross Columbus Street Elks Elks’ Hall E. E .Bell P. W. Hickman Amy Easterling Logan

Local Ladies Attend Charming Affair Gathering

Guests at a charming event included Mesdames Edith Stiers W R Rhodes L T Rhodes Elizabeth Cooley Lee McDowell John Hall W H Cann Elizabeth Davis Joe Davis Will Bean John Wood Harry Kelly Frank Tedrow Stanley Dew A L Pritchard and William Mills. Mr and Mrs Earl Mender announce the arrival of a seven pound daughter born Tuesday.

Ean Mesdames Edith Stiers W. 8 Rhodes L. T. Rhodes Elizabeth Cooley Lee McDowell John Hall W. H. Cann Elizabeth Davis Joe Davis Will Bean John Wood Harry Kelly Frank Tedrow Stanley Dew A. L. Pritchard William Mills Earl Mender

Miss Bob White at Stuart's Opera House Draws Packed House

Students from Nelsonville High School with grade pupils presented Miss Bob White to a full audience Wednesday night. Viewers called the production one of the finest ever to grace Nelsonville stages.

Stuart Bob White Nelsonville

Funeral for Harry Rodda Draws Large Attendance

A large number of relatives and friends attended the Wednesday funeral service for Harry Rodda at his residence. Rev. Leon Arpee conducted the service as Ray Ashly led the solo and the Episcopal choir sang Abide With Me. The body was laid to rest at Greenlawn amid abundant flowers.

Harry Rodda Leon Arpee Ray Ashly Greenlawn

Somers Host Dinner On Chestnut Street

Mr and Mrs Raymond Somers entertained Tuesday with a 12 o'clock dinner at their Chestnut Street home. Guests included Mrs Riley Canter Mrs William Canter and son Eldon Mrs Harry Pearson and son Delphis of Jobs and Miss Nevada Somers.

Raymond Somers Chestnut Street Riley Canter William Canter Eldon Harry Pearson Delphis Jobs Nevada Somers

Trial of Clark West v Parry abruptly ends with withdrawal

Last Friday the promising Clark West versus Hannah Parry case halted as the plaintiff withdrew the suit. This unexpected move closes the matter without a trial.

Clark West Hannah Parry

Local Notices Mention Court Costs and Social Guests

A report notes a suit with the party paying all court charges and a cash settlement with Mrs. Parry. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Powell of Middlesport and Miss Lulu Parry. Preachers Rev. B. Merchant and Rev. Ora Locust conduct sermons at local churches. Also listed are Pearl Woodson and others from Elmgrove and Circleville visiting.

Parry Herbert Powell Middlesport Lulu Parry B. Merchant First Baptist Church Chillicothe Ora M. Locust Zion Baptist Church of Cedarville Oslo Pearl Woodson John Topsail Alex Johnson Elmgrove W. Va Rebecca Whittingter Lloyd Seward Harold Viney Circleville

Try Salts for Kidney Health as a Safety Flush

A well known authority advises flushing kidneys with soft water and Jad Salts to prevent buildup from rich foods. Begin with four ounces of Jad Salts in water before breakfast for several days if you notice dull kidney ache or urine changes. Have your physician check kidneys twice yearly.

Coolville News Highlights Include KKK Event

Coolville A C Mills visited Parkersburg to handle Creamery Co matters. Mrs Carl Young and son Ralph visited Perry Haning. Mr and Mrs B F Pilcher spent days with E G Alden. M E Ladies Aid met Mrs Ford Friend. A Ku Klux Klan demonstration occurred Nov 8 with parade band music and speeches by Rev Wilson and Mrs Carpenter.

Carl Young Ralph Pomeroy Perry Haning Family Sunday B. F. Pilcher Bowling Green E. G. Alden Coolville Wilson Carpenter

Community Notes and Visits From Local Families

Miss Naomi Kincade guest of Mrs. Ted Allen. Mrs. Lucy Moore and daughter Josephine and Naomi Kincade of Parkersburg visited relatives here. The Troy Grange meets Nov. 17 with officer elections and jokes. Carrie and Paul Baker hosted a Sunday School Halloween party. F Daugherty and son Glenis visited with Ross and Will Daugherty. Quilting day planned at Mrs. Frank Reed's. Postmaster Wolf traveled to Pittsburgh.

Naomi Kincade Ted Allen Lucy Moore Josephine Parkersburg Troy Grange Carrie Paul Baker James

Torch residents witness highway grading progress reported

The article notes grading advancement from the county line past Torch toward Coolville. Cyrus Jones of Torch suffered painful injuries when a 30 foot telephone pole fell on him, with recovery expected though bed rest required. Taylor DeVore, Civil War veteran from Reedville, visited Torch by horseback.

Torch Coolville Cyrus Jones Taylor DeVore Reedville

Horseback Trip Promised Into West Virginia

A correspondent reports plans for a five day horseback excursion into West Virginia covering about 50 miles via Ravenswood. The rider believes the horses can handle the journey as conditions allow travel on earth roads. Nearby farmers in Troy township Ireland are busy gathering fodder corn wood and coal for upcoming days. They report ample apples corn bread and sweet potatoes to sustain them.

West Virginia Ravenswood Troy Township Ireland

Sutton Funeral for Mrs. Sutton at 66 Franklin Avenue

Funeral services for Mrs. Fred Sutton, age 66, will be held Friday. The cortege leaves her home at noon for Canaanville for church services conducted by Rev. A Y Wilcox and interment in the adjoining cemetery. Central PTA meets Friday at 2 PM at the Central building.

Fat Actress Slimming Plug for Marmola Tablets

An actress claims Marmola Prescription Tablets help reduce fat and maintain weight with steady use. The ad promotes购买 from druggists or directly from Marmola Co at 4612 Woodward Ave Detroit MI, asserting the tablets are harmless and effective.

Woodward Ave. Troit Mich

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Nelsonville News The Nelsonville Home & Savings Association J. H. Saltz Barlow Comfort Goodrich Hi Store OF Quality Anna Hardin Lucy Gardner Lancaster A. C. Mills Coolville Creamery Co M. E. Ladies Aid Nelsonville Tracks Rome Gano Ben Davis R. P. McCarley P. O Gallipolis Julius John Hayhurst Gon Clarence New Concord Fi Galbreath Tilton Canaanville Fd Daugherty Glenis Ross Will Daugherty Kate Richards Marietta Carl Yagala Will Robinson Ross Daugherty Family Frank Reed D. M. Green Rest Stout Wolf Pittsburgh L. E. Cash Turkis Ladies’ Union Sa Eale Kilburnie Gingham Sale America Nelsonville Dry Goods Co Central Parent-Teacher Association Hoodlet
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