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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1926

Page

3

Red Cross official to confer in Nelsonville on roll call

Miss Annabelle Peterson assistant director of public health nursing service American Red Cross will visit Nelsonville October 30 to confer with citizens on enrolment plans during the annual roll call November 1 to November 25 Membership supports disaster readiness and funding for prompt action as in Florida She has Red Cross nursing service ties since 1910 and served in the Army Nursing Corps at the war’s outbreak Burial will be at Greenlawn

Nelsonville Annabelle Peterson American Red Cross Florida Peterson National Headquarters Red Cross Indiana Army Nursing Corps

John Pickett Dies in Athens Hospital

Nelsonville Oct 29 John Pickett 84 long time resident of the area died Tuesday morning at the Athens hospital He leaves his wife a daughter in Nelsonville and four children Mrs I G Claypool Woodstock John Pickett Athens Mrs Mandy McClain Pos ton and Mrs H L Runion Nelsonville He served four years in the Civil War with two years in infantry and two in cavalry The body is at the daughter Mrs Runion s home Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 PM.

Nelsonville John Pickett Athens Hospital I. G. Claypool Woodstock Athens Mandy McClain Poston H. L. Runion Pickett Infantry Cavalry Runjon

Social notes from Lancaster and surrounding towns

Mrs. B E LeFever and guests spent Thursday in Lancaster while Mrs. Thomas Mulligan visited Columbus with family. Several ladies and couples, including Misses Blackburn Stover Burnell and Ada Weyer, were seen in Columbus Parkersburg and Lebanon visits.

B.E. LeFever Jennie Buckley Frank Poston Frank, Jr Lancaster Thomas Mulligan Columbus Ti Rosser Ann Gail Lucille Blackburn Lillian Stover Grace Kelch Julia Burnell Springfield Grand Chapter

Services Held for George Minehart in Nelsonville

Funeral services for George Minehart were held Thursday morning at his sister’s Mill Street home conducted by Rev. O J Howearth. Burial followed the service.

Nelsonville George Minehart Mill Street O. J. Howearth Greenlawn

Scarlet and Gray to Meet Gallipolis on Local Field

Nelsonville reports the Scarlet and Gray football team will play Gallipolis high school on the local field Saturday afternoon. The game is scheduled to start at 2 30 o clock.

Nelsonville Scarlet and Gray Gallipolis High School

Secretary of State to address Nelsonville Republican meeting

Thad H. Brown of Columbus, secretary of state, will speak at a Nelsonville Republican gathering Saturday at 7 PM. If weather is favorable, the meeting will be on the public square. otherwise it will be held at the Y M C A.

Nelsonville Thad H. Brown Columbus

Alfred Raine Dies Near Chauncey

Alfred Raine died Thursday near Chauncey. The body was brought to Nelsonville and funeral arrangements have not been made.

Nelsonville Alfred Raine Chauncey

Kings Men to Hold Prayer Service at Walnut Street Home

Nelsonville church group The King's Men schedules a weekly prayer service at George Beagle's Walnut Street residence this evening. All men invited, with a male chorus practice during the session.

Nelsonville King’s Men George Beagle Walnut Street

Joyful Family Reunion Highlights Maya's Digestive Aid

Family members long troubled by gas digestion and abdominal pain report relief after trying Maya's, prompting a reunion celebration of recovery. Advertisement notes the product clears catarrhal mucus and intestinal inflammation, claims one dose proves efficacy, with money back guarantee. McKee Drug Co and Gem Pharmacy listed.

Maya McKee Drug. Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Halloween Party at Factory No 2 Hosted by Miss Ervin and Miss Mundy

Miss Beatrice Ervin and Miss Fios sie Mundy hosted a Halloween party at Factory No 2 on Thursday evening. Attendees included Ernie Shannon Everett Yayjohn Jess Rosser Belford Rosser Mable Skivers Beatrice Muriel Gethers Kissy Figgins Donald Newton Buck Hoover Everett Niches Harry Elliott Oscar Haybron Eva Poling Molly Pack Jimmy Skivers and family Mrs William Skivers Sylvia McManawny Leo and Guy Ervin Emma and Donald Woods Pete and George Simonton Mr and Mrs George Mundy and family Bill Koontz. Games and music provided entertainment.

Beatrice Ervin Fiossie Mundy Factory No. 2 Ernie Shannon Everett Yayjohn Jess Rosser Belford Rosser Mable Skivers Beatrice Muriel Gethers Kissy Figgins Donald Newton Buck Hoover Everett Niches Harry Elliott Oscar Haybron Eva Poling Molly Pack Jimmy Skivers William Skivers Sylvia McManawny Leo Guy Ervin Emma Donald Woods Pete George Simonton George Mundy Bill Koontz

Mrs Ed Dewhurst Hosts Sewing Club Gathering

Mrs Ed Dewhurst entertained members of her sewing club Tuesday with a social hour and shared sewing tips.

Ed. Dewhurst

Masked Halloween Party At Grover Street Home

Eight attendees enjoyed a pot luck dinner during a masked Halloween gathering at a home on Grover Street. The evening was described as pleasant with friends socializing.

Grover Street

Missionary Society Completes Thursday Meeting Work

The Missionary society of the Presbyterian church met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. C C Sharp. Mrs George E Johnson was national leader. The group voted 60 dollars to the Y M C A campaign and gave 25 to Miss McDowell, social service worker, plus a gift to the Circle of Ruth. They study The Story of Missions this winter with introductions by Mrs Lloyd Evans and chapters by Mrs H D Krieg and Mrs W L Hudson. Miss McDowell spoke about opening her work at Deanville and aims for winter.

Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church C.C Sharp George E. Johnson Krieg W. L. Hudson

Kiwanians Hear Talk on Farming in Glouster

E R Wallace of Ohio University extension department told the Kiwanis club that the agricultural extension service is available to all residents to help solve farming problems. He noted a recent Stocklein orchards tour and urged fruit growers to use university expertise to improve crops, highlighting Ohio's ideal peach belt and favorable market timing.

Wallace Stocklein Ohio Georgia

Vinco Herbal Laxative Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts VINCO as a harmless herb based laxative that quickly relieves stomach distress and constipation without griping. It claims a plainly printed formula, targets stomach liver and bowels, and urges readers to buy a 25 cent box from druggists today and tell others.

Community Halloween Plans Highlight Street Celebration

Rev Roberts spoke at Kiwanis meeting about an economic garden program for local schools. Luther Burbank quote cited as a caution against misused growth. Alex Weinberg outlined the Halloween event on High street with road closure and expected hundreds attending.

Wallace Luther Burbank Rev Roberts Rev. Roberts Alex Weinberg High Street

Urinary Irritation Treated With Water and Salts

Advice urges drinking soft water and taking four ounces of Jad Salts daily to neutralize acids in the body. It claims this can relieve bladder irritation, improve urination, and reduce nocturnal issues within two to three days. The text cites Jad Salts as inexpensive and effective for urinary disorders caused by acidity.

William James Jr Wins Attendance Prize at Local Club

William James Jr. received the attendance prize, a handsome tie, from M. M. Bryson. Ed Carpenter will present the prize next week. E Chevalier and Adolph Goldberg were visitors. Goldberg, who left the club for hospital treatment in Cleveland about nine months ago, was an active member.

William James,Jr M. M. Bryson Ed. Carpenter E. Chevalier Adolph Goldberg Goldberg Cleveland

Halloween Masquerade at Roy Hall Home

A Halloween masquerade party was held at Roy Hall in Trimble on Thursday evening. Fifteen children attended including Lucy and Pegsy McCune Zola Millican Hasle Millican Winifred Joseph Evelyn Joseph Esteline Bauer Juanita Bauer Francis Souders Delores Colina Catherine Colina Leona Belle Nora Eddie and Verndall.

Roy Hall Trimble Lucy Pegsy McCune Zola Hasle Millican Winifred Evelyn Joseph Esteline Juanita Bauer Francis Souders Delores Catherine Colina Leona Belle Nora Eddie Verndall

Mountville Service Glouster October Meeting

In Mountville Glouster on October 29 the five local churches announced joint service efforts. Residents from all congregations prepared a shared program to support community outreach and mutual aid during the coming season.

Mountville Service Glouster

Mountville Church Service Attendees Invited

An invitation notes afternoon at 2:30 to hear Rev. H. J. Holcombe at Mountville Church. A brief quarterly conference will also be held. Regular services for that afternoon have been canceled.

Vitation Mountville Gurcay H. J. Holcombe Uriefsion

Class To Conduct Sunday Services at Church of Christ

GLOUSTER October 29 The Book and Motor class will conduct the Sunday evening services at the Church of Christ.

Glouster Church of Christ

Marcétite Rebekah Lodge Birthday Social Planned

Glouberton notes the Marcétite Rebekah lodge will host a masquerade birthday social and pet luck supper this Saturday evening. Members not masked will be fined a quarter, creating a playful community event.

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Holiness Church Stukey C. H. Hunter R. D M. J. Hunter SSS Hallowe’en Lamborn’s Wolf’s Priacs Saab Gallipolis Thad Brown Sewing Club Local Society E. R. Wallace Gibson’s Pharmacy Prescription Store the Bennett CO. Mata Marcel Slingluff Oihies S Parker Bros Bank of Athens Gotham Wear and Wear Beyond Rebekah Lodge Bay Ae Pe Chevrolet Heener Guthrie Auto Sperry & Wornstaff
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