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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1929

Page

3

Mrs Inez Evans Handles Netvonville Messenger Ads

Mrs Inez Evans takes Messenger Classified ads for Netvonville column offering ad placement by phone NS24-3.

Inez Evans Netvonville

Examinations for Government Jobs Announcement

The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for naval architect and assistant naval architect with annual salaries of 3200 and 2600 respectively. Senior translator duties cover Danish Norwegian Polish and Russian under the Surgeon General War Department in Washington DC.

The United States Civil Service Commission Assoviate Bureau of Construction and Repair Navy Department Washington, D.C Surgeon General War Department Washington DD United States Maryland Virginia Vermont Delaware District of Columbia Washington J. J. C. Welly United States Chill Service Board Postoffice Athos

Endowment gift boosts Nelsonville church finances

The Nelsonville Presbyterian Church receives a $10,000 endowment gift from Edward Johnson of Columbus to start a fund and reduce future debt. A letter urges strong endowment growth to secure the church’s future and stabilize fixed charges.

Dward Johnson Columbus Presbyterian Church Nelsonville

Kontner Pleads Guilty in Intoxication Charge

Kontner of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to intoxication at a morning arraignment before Mayor J. J. Eberle. He was fined $10 and costs.

Nelsonville Charles Kontner J. J. Eberle

Birthday Party Honors Fifth Birthday of Mary Coakley

Mrs. B M Coakley entertained Saturday evening from 6 to 10 in honor of her daughter Marys fifth birthday. The house was decorated for Halloween with a cake bearing five orange candles and masquerade costumes worn by 34 guests. Hallowe en hats served as favors. Games and contests provided amusements while Mary received many gifts from friends.

B. M. Coakley Mary

Three mill levy needed to sustain Nelsonville schools

Nelsonville officials say a three mill renewal is essential to avoid a four and half month school year. The levy, already in place for years, would renew state aid eligibility and finance a nine month term without raising tax rates for voters.

Nelsonville Board of Education

Nelsonville Lyceum Course Sets Four Winter Numbers

Nelsonville High School announces a four act lyceum season for the coming winter. Lundberg Scott Company opens the series November 6 with James Scott Edna Lundberg and Dorothy Bracken. The play Pigs follows January 24 featuring Madame Mabelle Wagner Shank. The Loveless Twins appear March 11, and the Tobias Ellis Revue closes April 17. Season tickets go on sale October 28 with student committees handling sales.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Lundberg-Scott Company James Scott Edna Lundberg Dorothy Bracken H. FE. Zyber New York Chicago Mabelle Wagner-Shank Tobias-Ellis Jay Tobias Colonial Ditchers

Woman's Relief Corps Meet With Logan Corps Guests

The Woman's Relief Corps will meet this evening at 7 o'clock at the Odd Fellows Hall. The Logan Corps will be guests at this meeting.

Woman's Relief Corps Odd Fellows’ Hall 1Logan Corps

Local Hosts Entertain at East Columbus Street

Mrs BF J Cable and Mr and Mrs E S Dean entertained at dinner Sunday at 62 East Columbus Street. Guests included Mr and Mrs J W Rannells and others from Manhattan Kansas Columbus Akron McArthur and Akron with the Crafts family.

BF. J. Cable E. S. Dean East Columbus Street J. W. Rannells Lee King Manhattan Kansas D. V. Rannells Rannells Florence Elizabeth Rannells Robert Thomas Rannells McArthur

Loyal Women Class Dollar Social Planned at Home

The Loyal Women's Class of the Christian Sunday School will hold its annual dollar social Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Belle White on Clinton Street. Mr and Mrs Dr F Shafer of Columbus visited the latter's parents, Mr and Mrs Marion Coakley, Sunday. Mrs Frank Lowery and daughter Betty visited relatives in Columbus at the end of the week.

The Christian Sunday School Belle White Clinton Street F. Shafer Columbus Marion Coakley Frank Lowery Betty Love Cincinnati Christ Hospital Mro Ben Stalter Bob Glen Olver Pred Mulligan Cedar Falls Ash Cave SS. Lane Clyde Vanneter Etla Patten Toledo Tr. A. Snackenberge Hetty and Rosemary Zanesville Charles H. Roudebush Hethesda Hospital Henry Keleh Elizabeth Margaret Riddle Soldiers’ and Sailors Nenta

Banner Award To New Woodwood School For Attendance

In Nelville Oct 28 1928 the New Woodwood School earns the year 1928 1929 high attendance banner. Attendance Officer C H Porter will present it Oct 31 at 7 30 pm with a short program by teachers and pupils. Supt D O Chapple will attend and wishes to meet local parents. the public is invited with no admission.

Deanville School Pupils Achieve Perfect October Attendance

Pupils from Room 3 fifth and sixth grades attained 100 percent attendance for October. Fifth grade honorees include Andrew Loudner Charles Powell Mary Ellen Covert Phyllis Thompson Karl Carpenter William Thomas Max Weekley Arretta Warren and Lewis Sweazy. Sixth grade recipients are Helen Lanning Harold Hunter Arthur Koon Mary Stump Freddie Nixon Alvin Ward Ralph Perry Elizabeth Wicks William Hutchinson Elsie Cable Genevieve Six and Evelyn Hook.

Nelsonville Deanville School Imade Andrew Loudner Charles Powell Mary Ellen Covert Phyllis Thompson Karl Carpenter William Thomas Max Weekley Arretta Warren Lewis Sweazy Helen Lanning Harold Hunter Arthur Koon Mary Stump Freddie Nixon Alvin Ward Ralph Perry Elizabeth Wicks William Hutchinson Elsie Cable Genevieve Six Evelyn Hook

Hallowe en party at Junior Methodist Church ends with music and games

In Nelsonville on Oct 28 a Junior Methodist Church Hallowe en party drew 45 members and guests for a social evening of music and games. Funeral services were held in Orbiston for five weeks old Paul Henry Finley, son of Mr and Mrs Reuben Finley, with burial at Webb Summit. The parents and several other children survive.

Nelsonville Masonic Temple Order of the Eastern Star Paul Henry Reuben Finley Orbiston Durlal Webb Summit

Tunnels Are Built To Save Time

Mrs. Claries Black of West Union Street found a satisfactory tenant for her three unfurnished rooms within three days by using the Messenger Classified Section to reach tenants and buyers quickly, avoiding travel through the dark.

Claries Black West Union Street

Halloween Party Honors and Nearby Social Notes

Mrs. Berry Hickman hosted a masquerade party with prizes for best costume and apple contest. Special features included a vocal solo by Mrs. Charles Moe and solo dance by Mrs. Carl Parry. About twenty attended and many local residents are listed visiting relatives in Columbus and nearby towns. It notes several residents traveling to Cincinnati for medical treatment and return trips to Amesville Zanesville Columbus and other locations.

Berry Hickman Elizabeth Street Tom Potts Charles Howell Charles Moe Carl Parry

19 Alumnae To Go On Trip to Europe 1930

Nineteen Ohio University alumnae have registered with Dean Irma E Voigt for a nine weeks European tour including England Scotland and continental Europe in summer 1930. The trip is directed by Dean Voigt who has traveled in Europe and Russia and has several alumnae already listed as definite participants with plans for others to join.

Ohio University Irma E. Voigt England Scotland Europe Ohio Voigt Russia Sherwood Haddy Rhoda Pearl Bayha Mary Driggs Winona C. Jones Jennie Polley Juanita Pace Gladys Palner Zoe Brundage Leona Clark Lola Clark Grace Simpson Edna Arundel Edith Gardner Elizabeth Gardner Evelyn Coulter Bessie Bodle Dorothy Pickering Louise Barney Beulah McCray Opal Lawson

Gormley Team Narrowly Loses Bowling Match in Columbus

Gormley's bowling squad traveled to Columbus Sunday and fell by seven pins 2 579 to 2 572 to a Columbus lineup. Bland of Columbus led with three over 200 games. Cunningham was Glouster's high scorer with 308 series, as well as listed scores for Wolf and Gormley across the three games.

Glouster B. Gormley Columbus Nena Bland Cunningham V. Wolf Gaffney Ian Je Wolf Wm. Wolf Glouster Inningham

Local officers arrest drunks after weekend disturbance in Millfield

Officers rounded up intoxicated individuals after a said disturbance at the pavilion dance. Sam Brown Luke McConnaha and George Coleman were jailed overnight and fined 14.85 after pleading guilty. Steve Gyure paid 18.80 for being drunk and disturbing the peace. D M Sweeney and a second suspect faced warrants and fines for fighting.

Glouster Athens Fred Heck Henry Williams Tom Blower Millfield Sam Brown Luke McConnaha George Coleman Lunsford Vilion Marshal Williams Steve Gyure D. M. Sweeney

Halloween Party in Glouster by Thea Chapter

A masquerade Hallowe en party will be held Wednesday night in the Masonic Hall by Thea Chapter O E S S At the close a tea supper will be served These annual events draw strong local attendance.

Hallowe'en Masonic Hall Thea Chapter O. E. Ss

Funeral for Elmer E. Drury in Glouster

Funeral services for Elmer E. Drury were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock at the Church of Christ. Rev E E Roberts delivered the sermon and Masonic services were conducted by Glouster Lodge No 607 F and AM at the church and cemetery.

Church of Christ and Cemetery Glouster Elmer E. Drury Church of Christ E. E. Roberts Glouster Lodge

A. M. Burial Noted in Maplewood Cemetery

The burial was held in Maplewood Cemetery. Mr. Drury served as the first worshipful master of Glouster Lodge during its dispensation and after the charter was granted.

A. M Maide Maplewood Mr. Drury Glouster Lodge

Not a candidate underscores Glouster marshal bid

Noting a local push to draft Marshal Henry Williams for Glouster marshal, Williams publicly declares he is not a candidate and declines votes. He confirms his sole candidacy is for constable of Trimble Township, the job he currently holds.

Glouster Marshal Henry Williams Marshal of Glouster Marshal Williams Marshal Constable Trimble Township

Ohio investigates workplaces dodging workmen compensation

Ohio Industrial Commission launches a state wide probe of firms to identify employers with three or more workers failing to carry workmen's comp. Since 1917 about 3,100 dodgers have paid penalties. average 30 claims monthly, with injuries ranging to death. Small miners and restaurants mainly named. churches and beauty parlors among cases.

Columbus Ohio Industrial Commission Dale W. Stump Ohio Stump

Adlerika Promises Quick Relief and Happier Meals

An Ohio ad urges relief from gas and gut waste with Adlerika. It quotes Geo W. Smith praising mood and appetite improvements after starting Adlerika and claims rapid relief from digestion issues. Stores Gibson’s Pharmacy Athens and others distribute the product.

Hubby Deans Adlerika Geo. W. Smith Gibson Athens Hickman Hickman's Phar Nelsonville Poling’s Murray City Taylor's Drug Store Coolville

A R Conference to be Held at First M F Church Athens

More than 100 delegates from 16 American Revolution chapters in southeastern Ohio will attend the A R conference Tuesday at the First M F Church in Athens. Nabby Lee Anes Chapter of Athena hosts with a business session at 10 o clock and talks by state officers. Mes. Rathburn will preside and a luncheon will follow with musical selections by Mrs Hatch and a string trio.

Ohio Athens M.F Nabby Lee Anes Athena Ehate Man Mes Tobey Mamitton Charles I Rathburn Middleport Francis Hatch William R. Phillips Clarry CG. Stalder William Justin George Coe George Pilcher Gatlinglis Pomeroy Widdleport Jasson Waverly Cambridge Wowsfield Marietta

Sunshine Class No 6 Hosts Halloween Themed Meet

Sunshine Class No. 6 of the Methodist Sunday School was entertained in the social rooms of the church by teacher Miss Kathleen Pidcock. Decorations followed Halloween style with crests and ghost motifs. Prizes were awarded to Agnes Hartley and Alice Devel after readings music games and contests. Refreshments were served to 60 members and guests.

Sunshine Methodist Sunday School Kathleen Pidcock Hallowe'en Etyle Oer Lwal “Ghaost Agnes Hartley Alice Devel

Local social notes from Logan area week-end events

Logan and surrounding residents hosted family gatherings and visits. W K Armstrong, former commissioner, attended a birthday dinner in Laurelville. Mer M Wesmuetter and family visited Glouster. George Cooke of Granville visited Logan to see his parents. Herbert Cooke of the Logan American Legion plans Halloween party for the Auxiliary. Gi Amiel Club hosted a social at Miss Mildeed Lehman's home. Mrs T M Myers of Co-

Marguerite Cook Fostoria Rose Cook W. K. Armstrong Laurelville Logan M. F. Wesmuetter Familly Glouster Llenry Gilwon George Cooke Granville Mer Herbert Cooke Gi Amiel Club

Five Year Old Billy Easler Undergoes Tonsil Adenoid Operation

Billy Easler five year old son of Mr and Mrs Vaughn Easler of Riverside Drive underwent surgery Sunday morning to remove his tonsils and adenoids.

Billy Vaughn Easler Riverside Drive

Sailors Saved After Narrow Lake Superior Rescue

31 Chicago freighter crew members rescued from Michipicoten Island after being marooned by Lake Superior storm last Tuesday. They are en route home to Saulute Ste. Marie, Michigan, today, still recounting the perilous ordeal.

Saulte Ste. Marie Mich Lake Superior Chicago Michipicoten Island Here

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Lumbua Hocking Valley Carl Smith St. Ann's Hospital James Smith Ralph Smith Kathleen Barrows Peter Barrows Columbus Street Dorothy Jane Kontner Lyceum Hk. C Junior Church Party Louis Rice Thomas Longstaff Herman Onhlinger Marguerite Ball Joan Hamilton Henry Wiliams Richard ST. Louis Glenn Tryon and Merna Kennedy Barnum A. R Anthony Toerner American Legion Post Rooms Cee Golden Sun Coffe Oto Reed Ae Dastructell General Assembly Munier Corporation Lewes Hove United States OF America State OF Ohio Secretary of State Clarence J. Dhown Geeten State of Clarence J. Brown Roneins Genda Nelsonville Dry Goods Co
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