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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1926

Page

3

Civic workers challenged to make most of opportunities

Nelsonville Sept 1 Rotary meeting in Athens Logan and Nelsonville heard Charles E. Watkins of Muncie Ind address about civic service. He urged clubs to be builders in their city, stressed the impact on boys and urged living by example. About 100 attended with Kiwanis members as guests. other local notices followed.

Nelsonville Charles E. Watkins Muncie Ind Athens Logan Nelsonville Kiwanis Club Watkins Educational American City Bureau of Chicago Rotary D ‘ Tog W. H. Parks Rotary Organization A. B. Roe Charles Eastman Harry Mc

Attendance Invitations Extended to Club Representatives

A note states that general interest will be presented and invitations were extended to various clubs represented to be attendance. The fragment hints at a meeting plan and outreach to clubs.

Eral Aie

Miss Anna Tennihill Undergoes Major Surgery

Miss Anna Tennihill of Deanville underwent a serious surgical operation Monday at Mercy Hospital in Columbus. She is now reported to be recovering.

Nelsonville Anna Tennihill Deanville Mercy Hospital Columbus

Nelsonville Railway Express Agent Takes Vacation

R E Swope, agent for the American Railway Express at Nelsonville, is on a two weeks vacation. He will visit his mother in Zanesville. Richard Moyer handles the local office during his absence until the regular agent returns.

Nelsonville R. E. Swope American Railway Express Company Zanesville Richard Moyer

Mrs Corwin Andrews Hosts Dinner for Vivian Ruscoe

Nelsonville report says Mrs Corwin Andrews welcomed guests at a Monday dinner for Miss Vivian Ruscoe. Attending were Miss Margaret Andrews of Columbus and Miss Pauline Martin.

Nelsonville Corwin Andrews Vivian Ruscoe Margaret Andrews Columbus Pauline Martin

Vorhes Family Moves to Columbus New Home

Nelsonville residents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vorhes and family left for their new Columbus home. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kinney will move into the Vorhes residence on West Franklin Street.

Nelsonville Charles Vorhes Columbus Robert Kinney Vorhes West Franklin Street

Prize winners in Nelsonville garden contest urged to claim checks

Nelsonville residents prize winners in the recent garden contest sponsored by the Woman's Community club are asked to visit the home of Mrs. L. A. Whitmore on Thursday afternoon between 4 and 6 o'clock to receive their prize checks.

Nelsonville Woman's Community Club L. A. Whitmore

Newlyweds Geyer Leave Nelsonville for Detroit

Mr and Mrs John Geyer departed Nelsonville for Detroit after visiting relatives in Athens and with Mr and Mrs Ti Rosser. Mrs Geyer, formerly Virginia Peters, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dave Peters, was married Friday in Detroit. She worked at Grimm Bros and he at the Edison sub station. they will reside in Detroit.

Nelsonvile John Geyer Detroit Ti Rosser Athens Geyer Virginia Peters Dave Peters Nelsonville Grimm Bros Edison

Foreign Missionary Society to Meet in Nelsonville

The Methodist church Foreign Missionary society in Nelsonville will convene Friday evening at Mrs. John Murphy’s home. Assisting hostesses include Mrs. Hartley, Mrs. Stuart and Mrs. Neikirk. Mrs. Laura Spencer leads the devotional. Mite boxes will be opened at this meeting.

Nelsonville Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church John Murphy Hartley Stuart Neikirk Laura Spencer

Barbers Edge Sugar Bowls In League Clash

Sugar Bowls upset league leaders Barbers 7 to 4 last night as election of officers looms. Thursday’s Factory vs Buckeyes and Friday’s Buckeyes vs Barbers games will likely decide the second half winner, which determines an all star series or a Barbers Buckeyes final.

Nelsonville Barbers Factory Buckeyes

Large tomato weighs three and a half pounds

Nelsonville September 1 Amos Pollock displays a specimen tomato from his father's New Marshfield farm weighing three and a half pounds in the nude and natural state.

Nelsonville Amos Pollock New Marshfield

Wells and daughter entertain guests at White House on the Hill

T. E. Wells and daughter Miss Leona hosted a Sunday chicken dinner at the White House on the Hill, Dr. C. G. Dew’s summer home, with sixteen covers. Out of town guests included Mrs. Allie Btown and Mrs. Strong of Tuscon Arizona, Mrs. Wisner of Yuma Arizona, Miss Vivian Mae Grady of Louisville Kentucky, and A. B. Wells of Athens.

Nelsonville T. KE. Wells Leona White House On the Hill C. G. Dew Allie Btown Strong Tuscon Arizona Wisner Yuma Vivian Mae Grady Louisville A. B. Wells Athens

Hocking Valley Railroad Runs Columbus Excursions

The Hocking Valley railroad conducts a three day series of excursions to Columbus this week for the Ohio State fair. On Tuesday the first day thirty two Nelsonville residents attended the trip.

Nelsonville Hocking Valley Railroad Columbus

Wesley CC Guest Visits Highlight Nelsonville Ties

Wesley CC member Newton of Marietta, a former Nelsonville high school teacher, spends several days with Nelsonville friends. Among weekend guests are Herbert Paulus and family from Lakewood visiting Mrs. Paulus's parents, L. R. Powell. Other visitors include Farle Moler, Hayzle Grimes, and Earl from Marion and Akron respectively. Charles Moler Jr. returns to Akron with parents after six weeks with grandparents in town.

L. G. Matheny Athens A. L. Pritchard Mary South Point Ben Shaffstall Columbus John Wood Florence Harris Lakeside D. F. Shafer Marion Coakley Lu J Mable Shafer Nelsonville J. W. Wien and Elzie Hellyer Jack Raff Chicago Margaret Andrews Corwin Andrews Margaret Fred S. Scott Fred Hall Ed Dean E. J. Cable Edgar Crouse Roy Maze C. E. Cacey Smithfield Thoma Spencer John Hannahs Huntington W. Va John Zeller, Jr Evans Fayette Street Charles W. Evans Dave Gorsuch Francis Mary Lillian Lloyd Evans Long Reach Wesley CC. Newton Marietta Nelsonville High School Herbert Paulus John Lewis Lakewood Paulus L. R. Powell Farle Moler Akron Hayzle Grimes Earl Marion Charles Moler Charles Moler, Jr

Thursday's Five Best Radio Features

A TV radio guide notes KFI Los Angeles hosts Thursday's five best features. The program schedule lists KFI Drama hour from 7 to 8 p m Pacific Standard Time with emphasis on dramatic segments and feature programming.

KFI Los Angeles Pacific Standard

Radio Tonight’s United States Marine Band and More

Stations WRC Washington WJZ WGY WBZ broadcast 7 30 p m EST United States Marine band. WIP Philadelphia airs a sesqui Centennial program 508 8. WCI Detroit 517 8 p m EST Scherman band. WEAF hook up 10 p m EDT Silvertown orchestra.

WRC Washington WJZ WGY WBZ United States Marine Band WIP Philadelphia Bo Ie WCI Detroit Schmeman WEAF Silvertown Orchestra

A Smart Daytime Dress Pattern Details

The pattern combines plain wool and wool crepe suitable for rayon jer sey poplin and fine serge. It offers 6 sizes 34 to 44 inches bust and lists yardage for plaid and plain materials according to width and view. Pattern mailed by sending 15 cents in silver or stamps.

Jersey

Plan royal welcome for Mrs Clemington Carson in New York

The Mothers Association of New York with 200000 members the naval militia and Scandinavian societies join in plans to welcome Mrs Clemington Carson first mother to swim the English channel upon her return home a week from Friday.

Plan Royal New York Mothers’ Association of Naval Militia Clemington Carson English Channel

By the Way Apple Variety and Bank Note Trade Details

Harmon Kasler, owner of the Albert Wolfe farm near Trimble, touts the Mhamamen apple as thrifty, large and fine flavored. The twenty five year old trees prosper in Ohio climate and suit eating and cooking use. A summer apple notes ripening toward late August with a tough bank note paper reference and weight claim of fifty pounds under cultivation.

Ohio England

Mastodon Find Near Johnstown Brings Owner Fame

Mastodon bones found near Johnstown Ohio bring Max Hirschberg local fame after a Cleveland Columbus press splash. He refuses to sell, charging a quarter for scientists to view. Dr Kirtley Mather of Harvard pays twenty five cents and calls the remains among the most perfect, with a five foot tusk and an animal about ten feet tall and twenty feet long.

Johnstown Max Hirschberg Max Cleveland Columbus News Kirtley . Mather Harvard University Gool Mather

Elderly Doctor Urges Living Naturally for Longevity

Youngstown report notes Dr. Marie Davenport aged 102 tells locals to be themselves and live naturally to achieve a long life, emphasizing personal well being as key to health and longevity.

Youngstown Marie Davenport

Land New Cable Reaches City From Atlantic Route

The world’s largest cable newly landed here spans 3 400 nautical miles and can handle 2 500 words a minute linking the United States and England.

New York United States England

Also Mentioned on This Page

Charles Watkins Muncie, Ind Hocking Valley Chrysler Tentohina No C. R. Featherston Chrysler Sales & Service E. Washington St City Hall Bennett's Ohlinger & Wolf Cash Store Stedman Ohlinger China Kellogg Corn Nice Lippincott White House Axminster Messenger Pattern Dept Inglewood Calif R. Carl Oevelze J. M. Russell B. Doucett U. S. Navy Oelze Jesse Lasky The Famous Players-Lasky Moving Picture Organization Johnstowne Harvard Sats J. £. Zeller
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