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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1925

Page

3

Routine actions mark Nelsonville school board meeting

Nelsonville city board of education met to approve bills and set tuition at 75 for out of district high students and 36 for elementary grades with seventh and eighth grades treated as elementary. Mary Davis received permission to continue religious education classes at her High street home. Teachers will attend Southeastern Ohio Teachers association sessions in Athens next Thursday through Saturday.

Nelsonville City Board of Education Mary Davis High Street Southeastern Ohio Teacher's Association Athens

Poston Is Kiwanis Speaker Wednesday

Nelsonville Kiwanis heard Charles Poston describe his abroad trip to Pompeii. He explained Pompeii was buried by ash rather than lava and that inhabitants were warned by prior experience to seek safety. Next week Ad Topp, a world famous life shot, will entertain at the regular meeting with an exhibition.

Nelsonville Charles Poston Kiwanis Club Pompeii Ad’ Topp

New Arrival in Nelsonville Named Charles James

Mr and Mrs Guy Ridenhour announce the birth of a nine and one half pound son in Nelsonville on October 23. The baby has been named Charles James.

Nelsonville Guy Ridenhour Charles James

Local residents on brief trips and visits

Mrs. Ed Spray departed for Petersburg Ind after visiting here and at Monday. Mrs. Will Wright returned to Columbus after a visit with daughter Mrs. Frank Betts. Charles Weltzheimer of Delaware is home for the weekend to see the Ohio university Wes leyan game. Mrs. C J Hill of Bridgeport left Thursday for Columbus to visit her daughter Mrs Cable Gibson en route home after a visit here with her daughter Mrs Gerald Nelson. Henry Verity and daughters Beth Lucille Jane Betty were Thursday guests of Mrs C A Hooper in Athens.

Ed Spray Petersburg Ind Will Wright Columbus Frank Betts Charles Weltzheimer Delaware C. J. Hill Bridgeport Cable Gibson Gerald Nelson Henry Verity Beth Lucille Jane Betty Verity C. A. Hooper Athens

Two Cars Collide Near Nelsonville Injuries Reported

A crash on the pike below Nelsonville involved L. R. Powell of the city and Mr. Brown of Jackson Michigan. The Ford sedan carrying Brown his wife and five children overturned toward traction tracks. Mrs Brown suffered facial cuts from glass. the front wheels were demolished but injuries are not serious and they will continue after repairs.

Nelsonville L. R. Powell

Local union plans meeting on mine transfer in Floodwood

Local union No. 2349 of Mine 26 Floodwood announces a 1 PM meeting at the Floodwood store on Monday October 23 to ballot members for transfer to another mine. Secretary John Carey urges attendance.

Nelsonville Floodwood John Carey

Buchtel Defeats Junior High in season opener

Nelsonville junior high traveled to Buchtel for the first game of the season. Buchtel won 18 to 14 with two Buchtel touchdowns and a late score by Silcott to Wion. White scored for Nelsonville on a 45 yard run and White added the extra point.

Nelsonville Buchtel Buchtel High Junior High

Local boosters travel in force for game

A large group of boosters from the local school traveled to support the team on a key away trip. Their turnout reflects strong community backing and enthusiasm for the contest.

Local Kiwanis Hear Talk by T. N. Hoover

Professor T. N. Hoover spoke at the Glouster Kiwanis noon meeting on the proposed taxation amendment for November. Four visitors attended including members from Athens Kiwanis. The lunch and musical program were praised. the club will shift next week to an evening meeting. A Halloween masquerade and a dance at Moose Hall and Red Men hall were announced with Lawson’s Orchestra providing entertainment.

Glouster Glouster Kiwanis Club T. N. Hoover W. E. Moler F. R. Beasley Mr. Ruelson Athens Kiwanis Club Hoover Kiwanis Club M. M. LeFavor The Church of Christ

County Session Held Here by Missionary Society

Glouster October 28 The County Convention of the Athens District Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met at the Methodist church in this city with strong attendance. The afternoon session included a program of readings and reports.

Glouster Athens Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Methodist Church

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

Take two tablets every three hours for three doses. The first dose eases symptoms, the second and third aim to break up the cold. Pleasant and safe with no quinine or opiates. Widely used and guaranteed by druggists, price thirty five cents.

Pape

Good Producer Is Brought In Near Trimble

A Riley Morris farm well east of Trimble showed promise of at least ten barrels per day after Wednesday activity. The Berea sand at about 1200 feet yielded oil and gas, with pumping to begin immediately. A New Straitsville group of experienced oil men drilled the well and plans call for a second well to be started at once.

Glouster Riley Morris Trimble Berea New Straitsville

Oil prospects seen on Morris farm lease in risked field

Oil expansion appears likely as Logan Oil and Gas plans to spud a well on a Morris farm lease. The new site lies 350 yards west of the residence and 800 yards from a much older well that produced oil but was ruined by salt water. The Morris property, once the Riley Lewis farm, changed hands this year after long Lewis family possession.

Ris Logan Ol and Gas Company Morris Riley Lewis Lewis

Two Nights for Celebrating in Glouster

Oct 23. Hallowe en pranks will not be tolerated for a week. Mayor Park says offenders will be turned over to juvenile court. Youths may observe Halloween only on Oct 30 and 31 as city announces two nights for celebration.

Glouster Mayor Park

Property safety pledge on two nights

A note asserts that during two nights no property damage should occur, underscoring a community pledge to maintain order and protect local assets.

Bubonic plague death toll in India exceeds ten million over 30 years

Over the past three decades more than 10 million people in India have died from bubonic plague, signaling a severe and prolonged public health crisis. The figure underscores the persistent danger and regional impact of the outbreak.

India

Resting Easier for Mercy Hospital Patient Don Millikan

Don C. Millikan, only child of Mr and Mrs C C Millikan, lies in Mercy hospital after being struck by his own car last Monday. He suffered a broken neck and paralysis from the waist down but can now use his arms as doctors take an X ray to assess internal injuries.

Don C. Millikan C. C. Millikan Mercy Hospital Mr. Millikan

Injury Update Pending After X Ray Reveals Fracture

Report notes a vertebra fracture and that a detailed account will follow once the X ray image is completed and the operation has been fully planned. Further details are expected after diagnostic imaging.

Roslyn Packing Plant Fire Roars Through Virginia Village

A fire devastated Roslyn on the Virginia side of the Potomac burning the local packing plant. Damage was estimated at 300000 dollars as residents narrowly escaped a total loss.

Washington Roslyn Virginia Potomac

Thames Tunnel to London to Use 37000 Tons Cast Iron

About 37 000 tons of cast iron will be used to complete a tunnel under the Thames River to London. The project proceeds with substantial material delivery and construction planning.

Thames River London

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Poston Kiwanis Michigan Red Men Hall Lawson EF. O. Weed Gertrude Pride J. L. Pickering Jessie Lovell Harvey Ramsey Gomer Lewis Daniel McGurk Laura Spencer Mary Smith Elizabeth Gordon Lenora Leeds Moose Hall Riley Morris Land Hobson Joe Gibson Pharmacy Prescription Store C. D. Shafer Co Rey Lash Lowe’en E Mall Ter Chitpren Coe Fletcher's Atlas Store Atlas Glouster, Ohio Don Millikan TAG C. C. Optometrist West Washington the Boot Shop Zipper Headquarters Goodrich Mom’n Pop Rich TM
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