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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1925

Page

3

Taxation topic liven rotary meeting highlights amendments

Nelsonville Rotary heard Hon. D. Price Evins discuss two proposed taxation amendments to be voted on November 3. He outlined the debt limitation measure and another limit tied to the life of improvements, aiming to reveal intangible wealth and ease burdens on land and industry. Evans cited Athens County figures and contrasted Perry New York tax structures, noting current rates and public spending motives.

Nelsonville D. Price Evins Jackson County Rotary Club Evans Athens County

Community spirit draws outsiders to invest in center

Outsiders attracted by the community spirit were seeking investment in the center while taxation emerged as a live topic of discussion. Remarks by speakers engaged club members, who listened with interest to the debate.

Man Pleads Guilty In Local Coal Theft Case

Nelsonville report says Ben Ervin was arrested on a Hocking Valley Railway affidavit for taking coal from cars in the yards. He pleaded guilty and was fined five dollars and costs by Mayor Lax.

Vin Gretchel Hocking Valley Railway Lax

Miss Mary Mathewson Hosts Club Nelsonville Event

A social gathering in Nelsonville featured Miss Mary Mathewson entertaining members of the club. Attendees and details of the event remain within the fragmentary report.

Nelsonville Mary Mathewson

I. H. T. Club Meeting Sees Sewing and Refreshments

Members of the I. H. T. club gathered Monday evening for a sewing session. The event included refreshments and closed at a late hour.

I. H. T. Club

Rainbow Class Hosts Masked Halloween Party

Miss Wanda Walters Mrs Lelia Walters and Miss Marzella Webb entertain Rainbow class of the Christian church at the Walters home with a masked Hallowe en party Monday evening. Thirty five members and their teacher Mr B S Lane attended the event. Mrs Muriel Hartixay won the apple contest prize and a luncheon followed late.

Nelsonville Oct Wanda Walters Lelia Walters Marzella Webb Rainbow Clase The Christian Church Hallowe'en Lane Tonjoy Muriel Hartixay

Joint P T A Meeting changes to Friday evening

Nelsonville notes a joint meeting of four city parent teacher associations moved from Thursday to Friday at 7 PM. The event will be in the junior high auditorium with each school contributing to the program.

Nelsonville

Card Party in Nelsonville Tonight

Nelsonville hosts a card party tonight at 7 30 at the hall with the Cs club inviting members to attend for an evening of games and socializing.

Nelsonville the &. of Cs

Shaw Funeral Thursday in Nelsonville

Nelsonville notes funeral services for William Shaw set for 8 o clock Thursday afternoon at Oak Grove church. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Local Social Notes Highlight Ohio, West Virginia Visits

Mrs. L. B. Moore and Mrs. Balite Titus of Huntington W V were Tuesday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moore Mrs Alva Johnson spent Tuesday in Columbus Mrs Vern Bay of Akron returned home Monday after visiting relatives here Mrs Benson Preston guests of her parents at Rowerston Miss Elsie Gibbs returned home after a two month stay in Alma Michigan Mrs Elizabeth Cooley travels to St Petersburgh Florida for winter Mrs Emma Burdette Blankenship of Craigsville spent Monday Tuesday with friends Mr and Mrs W F Heaton returned Monday from a two week motor trip to Teston Cape Cod and the Berkshires

L. B. Moore Balite Titus Huntington W. Va Frank Moore Alva Johnson Columbus Vern Bay of Akron Benson Preston Rowerston Elsie Gibbs Alma. Mich Elizabeth Cooley St. Petersburgh

Miss Alice Weagley Narrowly Escapes Gas Fumes

In Thornville, Miss Alice Weagley a jeweler at H. Mechling store fainted after inhaling carbon monoxide from an open gas stove while alone in the shop. She recovered after regaining consciousness.

New Lexington Alice Weagley Mechling Thornville

Wife Helps Elect Hubby After Years of Pain and Bed Rest

A wife credits Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy with curing severe right side pain and digestive trouble after doctors urged surgery. She states she recovered fully and even campaigned to reelect her husband. The ad promotes the remedy as a cure for catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the intestinal tract, promising money-back guarantee.

U.edic Nuree McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Piano Tuner Mrs Parka Handles Repairs in Nelsonville

Mrs Ralph Parka will take piano tuning and repair orders in Nelsonville for three days this week. Last visit before spring. Contact Phone 626. Professional tuner and builder C F Hagner based in Newark.

Nelsonville Yielnity Ralph Parka C. F. Hagner Newark

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