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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1925

Page

3

Leader of Miners Endorses Light Plan in Nelsonville

Robert M. Marshall president of UMWA sub district 1 Glouster Ohio writes to Nelsonville citizen John E Reed backing engineer Branson’s city light and water report. He urges support for officials who will halt wasteful spending, protect workers from higher rents, and oppose costly street lighting and water rate hikes.

Nelsonville Robert M. Marshall Glouster United Mine Workers of America John E. Reed Marshall Cincinnati Ohio Branson Games KE Nelsonville Mupal Electric Light and Water United Mine Workers Organization Council Light Committee Engineer Branson United Mine Workers

Funeral services for William Barber in Nelsonville

Funeral services for the late William Barber will be held at the residence 235 St. John Street Friday afternoon at 2 o clock conducted by Rev Mr Pilow of the Episcopal church.

Nelsonville William Barber St. John Street Mr. Pilow Episcopal Church

Kings Men Hold Friday Prayer Meeting

Nelsonville report notes The King's men will hold their Friday night prayer meeting at the home of a local member. No further details given about time or exact location.

Nelsonville King’s Men

Nelsonville Schools Dismissed for Teachers Meeting

Nelsonville city schools dismiss this afternoon for the rest of the week to permit teachers to attend the Southeastern Ohio Teachers' Association sessions in Athens Friday and Saturday. Thanksgiving recess is November 25 to 30. Holiday vacation runs December 28 to January 4 with no spring break this term. First semester spans September 8 to January 15. junior high commencement May 21. senior high commencement May 25.

Athens

Record Crowd Expected for Athens at Nelsonville Game

In Nelsonville on October 25 a record crowd is expected to watch Athens high play Nelsonville Saturday afternoon. The visiting team will be backed by many students and Red and Black supporters. Local team has trained all week for the toughest contest on the schedule.

Nelsonville Athens High Red

Wilma Scott Hosts Halloween Party for Girls

Nelsonville on October 29 Miss Wilma Scott entertained a few of her girl friends with a Hallowe en party from 4 30 to 6 30 p m Games and contests were enjoyed and prizes awarded Lunch was served to Mada line Evans Margaret Mae Howe Dorothy Howe Mary Margaret Betts Reval Gilbert Barbara Steenrod Elizabeth Backus Martha Sheppard Clara Margaret Galvin

Nelsonville Wilma Scott Madaline Evans Margaret Mae Howe Dorothy Howe Mary Margaret Betts Reval Gilbert Barbara Steenrod Elizabeth Backus Martha Sheppard Clara Margaret Galvin

Lyceum Series Seeks Season Ticket Buyers

A high school sponsored lyceum course presents a five entertainment series this year. Students plan a drive next week to sell season tickets with the first event announced Monday, November.

Nelsonville Lyceum

Quartet Ensemble Delights With Harp Cello Violin and Piano

A DeMaraco Harp ensemble of four artists performs on harps cello violin and piano. Mr and Mrs P E Estelow of Columbus were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Donlew.

DeMaraco Harp Ensemble P. E. Estelow Columbus Harry Donlew

Crooksville visitors and local births recorded

Carbon Hill residents Mr and Mrs Albert Evans and son Lester visited Crooksville Sunday. William Wilkinson and Charles Green of Logan visited Mr and Mrs Harry Wilkins Friday. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Roby on Thursday. Harry Powell’s home burned Sunday morning between 3 and 4 o'clock.

Albert Evans Lester Crooksville William Wilkinson Charles Green Logan Harry Wilkins Lioeyd Roby Harry Powell

Digestive and Liver Powder Promises Relief and Guarantee

An advertisement touts Jackson’s Digestive and Liver Powder by Herbert Marrow as relieving indigestion gas dizziness heart symptoms and weakness. It claims improved health after use and offers a money back guarantee with $100 boxes available from The Jackson Medicine Company in Zanesville Ohio.

Herbert Marrow Scummiste Jacksons The Jackson Medicine Company Dept. G Zanesville Ohio

Local Shoppers and Guests Share Weekend News

Mrs. Harry Wilkinson and Kenneth Lowes shopped in Nelsonville on Saturday while Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Smith move in with their daughter Mrs Hedley Lowes. Rheah Webb of Columbus visited the Smiths, a farewell party for Louis Wagner and family was held at John and Mary Marheny’s home, with Edith Wagner and others attending. The guests enjoyed music games and a late luncheon.

Harry Wilkinson Kenneth Anna Lowes Nelsonville Jackson Smith Hedley Lowes Rheah Webb Columbus William Rley John Marheny Louis Wagner Pleasantwithe Edith Neil Wilkinson Pauline Myrtle Stedman Maria Smith Redbecca Smith Genevieve Ella Guess Flora Beans Rees Anna Lawes Keila Wilkingen Darwin John Matheny Walter Dwight Hawk

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