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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1922

Page

3

Nelsonville News Highlights Social Events And Church Services

Mrs. J. M. Volker hosts a birthday dinner for Mr. Volker. Athens visitors include Mrs. W. T. Bean and Mrs. Elizabeth Davis. Elks dance 9 to 1 at clubrooms. Rev. Leon Arpee on business in Middleport and Pomeroy. D of A pot luck Friday October 20. Kimberly church services 10 am led by Rev J F Brown. Born to Ruth Morrow and Harold Morrow a son weighing eight pounds.

Leon Arpee Middleport Pomeroy D. of A Ruth Morrow Harold Morrow

Ohlinger & Wolf Promotes Clean Merchandise in Nelsonville

Local shop Ohlinger and Wolf celebrates 21 years in business at Corner Chestnut and Harper Streets Nelsonville Ohio. The ad touts good clean merchandise and long standing reliability in the community.

Ohlinger & Wolf Chestnut and Harper Streets Nelsonville Ohio

Reception for State President Opens Federated Clubs Event

The Hyperion club hosts a weekend visit by state president Mrs Selover of Cleveland. She speaks at 2 30 PM Saturday at the Presbyterian church after a 2 PM business meeting in church parlors. A reception at Mrs J M Hyde's home follows. All federated club women invited.

Selover Cleveland Hyperion Club Julius Fischer Presbyterian Church

Central Parent Teachers Association Meeting Planned

Friday at 2 o clock the Central School Parent-Teachers Association holds its regular meeting. Mrs. Carl Cookley reports on the Ohio Parent-Teachers state meeting. The annual Xmas bazaar is discussed and December’s plans outlined. Halloween decorations adorn several rooms. Parents are urged to come early and view their children’s rooms.

Central School Parent-Teachers Association Carl Cookley Ohio Parent-Teachers Association Association

Red Cross Xmas seal sale announced for Nelsonville start

The Red Cross seal sale will begin in Nelsonville around November one, earlier than in prior years. The Hyperion club radio has run the sale for several years with Mrs. L A Whitmore as chairwoman traveling to a Columbus conference October 25 to discuss sale plans. Eighty per cent of the proceeds...

Red Cross

Marmola Prescription Tablets Offer Simple Weight Loss

An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple, harmless remedy for overfatness. It claims steady, easy reduction without exercise or dieting and promotes purchase from druggists or direct from Marmedia Co of Detroit, Michigan.

Marmedia Co Woodward Avenue Detroit Mich

Nelsonville Xmas Seal Fund Aids Tuberculosis Care

The Nelsonville committee uses Xmas seal funds for tuberculosis prevention and patient care. Five patients receive daily Red Cross nurse visits, portable porches, milk, eggs, and medical supplies. Seals funded school toys and a Red Cross coupe to improve access to care. a clinic screened 60 patients with 20 positives.

Nelsonville Red Cross

Chauncey Community Notes Highlight PTA Meeting and Local Visits

Attendance at the Chauncey high school PTA meeting was strong with a Columbus Day program in the auditorium. A social hour followed as the domestic science class served refreshments. nearby, Carl Shirkey of Toledo visits Chauncey and Athens, Lucile Bradfield returns from Mansfield and Columbus to Chauncey. Mrs. Clarence McCafferty quarantined with diphtheria on Main street. The fire department handled a gas escape at Cap and Mrs. Smith’s home on Lexington Avenue with little damage. Missionary Society hosted by Mrs. E. C. Wharton on Main street. Mrs. George Strausbaugh left to visit Hollis Tanthony in Coolville. Mrs. Hayden and daughter Mrs. Osborn traveled to Buchtel for Ona Wilson’s funeral.

Parent-Teacher Association Chauncey Cap Smith Lexington Avenue The Missionary Society of the Christian Church E. C. Wharton Main Street

Gifted Rian Freed By Jury

Basil Minerd of Guysville was acquitted by a Athens county common pleas jury of forgery by endorsing Vernon Bobo’s name on a check. Don Durfee pleaded guilty to burglary and larceny, fined 40 dollars plus costs, with a suspended workhouse sentence conditional on monthly payments toward debt.

Basil Minerd Guysville Fogery Vernon Bobo Athens County Common Pleas Court W. E B. Crossen Gabriel South Marion Wetherell Charles C. Elliott Fred Hawk William Morrrison Carl Gardner M. W. Aiken Amherst McDonald John Tippie William Roberts

Congress urged to reconvene after election

Washington leaders push for an extra session as soon as possible after the November 7 vote to tackle a formidable pending program. President Harding reportedly planned a November 20 start with a long summer recess, but lawmakers fear no long break. The piece also notes China’s standing army at about 1,500,000 men.

George R. Holmes Washington Harding Congress White House

Johnson land sale and local notices from Amesville

The Amesville sale records show J B Johnson land bought by FE Johnson and the house by John Hixon as Mr Johnson plans a new home. The M F church men’s class enjoyed an oyster social at Wilson’s Hall for 24 members. A minor blood infection from a hand scratch improved after medical consultation. A fire risk near Linscott’s wash house caused minor damage around a chimney. Masons leader Heston attends grand lodge in Columbus. Funeral services for Kent Murphy were held in McArthur after a sudden Trenton death. High school basketball may travel to Bartlett pending weather. The week’s brief notes mention road repairs and local grievances about the infirmary access.

J. B. Johnson FE. C. Johnson John Hixon Johnson M. F. Church Wilson's Hall Herman Ahle Dr. LeFever Weber Ahte G. O. Linscott W. L. Heston

Fire alarm speeds students from School No 33

Six hundred children from School No 33 on Light Street rushed into the street in one minute as a blaze near the building triggered three alarm calls. The fire destroyed shacks about 30 feet away.

Baltimore Light Street

Jury Fails to Convict Guard in Dope Case

In Atlanta, a federal jury hearing the John Owens narcotics smuggling case at the penitentiary failed to reach a verdict and was discharged by Judge Sibley after deliberating since late yesterday.

Atlanta Federal District Court John Owens United States Penitentary Sibley

Five Injured in Denver Streetcar Collision

Five people were injured when two street cars collided at a North Denver intersection today.

Denver Colo

Fear Red Attack Looms on Vladivostok Evacuation

Advices from Vladivostok report Japan fears a red force assault on the city before evacuation is finished. The warning underscores looming danger as defensive measures intensify.

RED RSO Vladivoatek

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Nelsonville News J. M. Volker Mr. Volker W. T. Bean Elizabeth Davis Joe B. Davis Athens Vita Whittore Lancaster Elks D. OF Kimberly J. F. Brown Jesus A. D. Farrow Www Central Parent Teachers’ Association Chiropractic Frederick S Vernon D Schubert Chiropractors Nelsonville, O L. R. Kilch John Saltz Carl Shirkey Toledo Lucile Bradfield Mansfield Columbus Harry Patterson William Bradfield Clarence McCafferty George Strausbaugh Brother-Inlaw Hollis Tanthony Coolville Thomas Hayden Dave Osborn Buchtel Ona Wilson Guess Marshal Ferdinand Fech Rian Mischa Elman Mildred Stone Amesville Japan Cirigurar Ed C. Evans Regulator Round Oak Organization Earra Bavey Avesta Perak Magen Jack Frost Entairs Garat Round Oak Engineering Department Rdware Athens, Ohio
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