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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1928

Page

3

Valley Lodge No.160 Knights of Pythias celebrates 40th anniversary

G W Pearce details Valley lodge history in Nelsonville on the 40th anniversary of the institution founded Aug 1888 by W D Haybron. The article lists charter members, transfers, initiates, officers, and building history including the 1906 completion and 1932 plans for a golden jubilee. It notes current members, life certificates, and local social visits.

Nelsonville Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias G. W. Pearce W. d. Haybron West Washington Street James Barnecut Jos. Smith George Chapman J. J. Pritchard J. 8. Ace J. H. Hickman E. W. Woody M. Shepard W. G. Crooks W. H. Grandstaff L. C. Krieg W. Maims Albert Woody John G. Riley James Hayden L. CG. Krieg James Smith L. W. Goodman J. S. Tobin T. F. Pritchard J Southard C. F. Gillam Charles". Myers Lee McDowell Wer. Cullison S. E. Butt Uniform Bank Pythian Sisters Frank Cooley Www. J. Harbron Wm. Edgar Jackson Street W. J. Haghbron J. I. Pritch Adelbert Dav Co BR. Howe M. Nake Whi. Beatty Ords Murray City Lodge Gomer Davis Shawnee T. J. Davis

Carpenter Amy Perry to Enter Helzer Hospital for Training

Carpenter Amy Perry daughter of Mr and Mrs Delbert Derry will enter Helzer hospital Gallipotts next week for a nursing course. Mr and Mrs Clarence Jewell and four children spent a few days last week with relatives at Reedsville. Mr and Mrs Denton Cooper of Athens were visiting relatives here last week. Vinton Jewell and son Clarence were in Athens Friday on business. Clifton Wood was an Albany visitor Friday. Mrs Howard Hull and children of near Harrisonville spent several days last week with Mrs S F Howry. Jucy Perry and Ida May Harvey spent several days last week with Mr and Mrs J B Jewell. Miss Emma McClain is visiting her sister Mrs Singleton. Markings CARPENTER Sept 1 Miss

Amy Perry Delbert Derry Helzer Hospital Gallipotts Clarence Jewell Reedsville Denton Cooper Athens Vinton Jewell Clarence Clifton Wood Albany Howard Hull Harrisonville Harry Stevens Jenulcothe Pearl Rutledge Elm Rack Mud Benson California J.B. Preston Toledo Paul Martin Stuart Troorl Riverste Ada J. J. Wilson Misa Iria Wilson de van Horn Columbus Ruph Luctly Esther Verity Eva Qiong Mitche Laylor Fuoco Nona Lane OC. Gite Akron Donald Slater Mresa George’ Heilman Mary, Woodard Tuntington Mr. Hellman Acomb Gail Bronson Billy Eustis Llumbus James Guy Ams Tome Relativiy Fairon Veent Gooree Wallace Business Acaaieiana Bagnirtunes Ainerd

Nelsonville Plans Labor Day Fun Fest And City Celebration

Nelsonville hosts Labor Day events with a city playground program and races for boys, fire drills, a three legged race, a baseball game, and a Howard Brothers carnival. The American Legion committee coordinates contests, prizes, and free tickets while local officials report security improvements and a store burglary arrest in West Columbus Street.

Els American Legion Committee Pun West Nelpsonville AL Dileher

Nelsonville Presbyterian to Open After Vacation

The Nelsonville Presbyterian church will hold its opening service Sunday morning with Rev. Lloyd Evans occupying the pulpit. There is no evening service this Sunday. the following Sunday will feature both evening service and the usual young peoples meetings.

Nelsonville The Presbyterian Church Lloyd Evans Young Peoples

Sues for Court Order of Divorces

A divorce petition was filed in Common Pleas court on Friday August 31 by Mellie Phillips against Pearl Phillips. The suit claims the defendant has been wholly absent for more than three years in disregard of martial duties. The couple married January 9 1902 and have one child, Lacie Phillips, 21.

Common Pleas Court Mellie Phillips Pearl Phillips Philips Lacie Phillips

Pleads Guilty To Bigamy Charge

Pleading guilty to bigamy in Justice of the Peace court Carl H. Porter bound over to the grand jury under a $200 bond. Mrs Jillian Grant arrested by Constable Harry Dalton on affidavit by Prosecuting Attorney R. D. Williams.

Court of Justice of the Peace Carl H. Porter Jillian Grant

Letter Golf A Quick Routes to Jail

A brief explainer on letter golf rules notes you must change one letter at a time to form valid words, keeping letter order and avoiding slang. It highlights a jail warning and mentions a five on the current hole with a solution on the last page.

Wife Sues Cash Register Head Over Neglect and States Claims

A wife sues a cash register head alleging neglect and improper conduct. The case cites disruptions to family finances and references Patterson as a key figure. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR, but the suit centers on marital dispute and alleged financial mismanagement.

Odd Fellows Meeting For Degree Work Plan

Local lodge announces a Wednesday meeting to perform degree work. The gathering will be led by Grand Master and involves Wool Lodge coordination. Details indicate a formal lodge event with scheduled instruction and ceremonial duties.

ODD Fellows

District meeting aims to draw many lodge members

Dr. Allen said the district includes Athens Nelsonville Gilouster Jacksonville Wincey New Albany Carbon Stewart and Coolville. He hopes as many lodges as possible will attend the meeting led by Youngstown and Grand Secretary C T Columbus.

Youngstown C. T. Columbus Athens Nelsonville Gilouster Jacksonville Wuncey New Aarshield Carbon- Stewart Coolville

Ten Barrel Well Struck Friday in Lee Township

A ten barrel well was struck Friday in the William Barstow run, Lee township, on BR D No Y near Wingett chapel. The borehole reached 1.28 feet.

Wiliam Barstow Run Lee Township BR. D. No. Y Thy Olf Wingett Chapel Fred Guinthers

Walter L Lines Seeks Sheriff Bid in Athens County

A fragmented report shows Walter L Lines filing an independent bid for sheriff of Athens County. The Athens County Board of Elections, led by Dave Johnson, was referenced in connection with the filing.

Athens County Dave John Athens County ‘Board of Elections Walter le

Untitled Notes on Local Elections and Public Office

Fragmented report from Washington and Athens outlines a sheriff candidacy with three names to be voted on in November. Mentions Lindbergh influence, a 14 year old candidate, and several local figures including Nelsonville residents.

Wexton Vane Bettie Fara Gramt Washington Fein Vibe iLines Jackson Street Nelson- Vil Herbiveblich Yarker Republian Athens William Tie Williams

Nelsonville guard dies from mine injury in Ohio

Nelsonville resident Jon Gunkile died at home after being crushed at the Nelsonville & Murray Coal Company mine. He reportedly fell between cars and was hurt while assisting with a derailment. His death follows the accident on Labor Day weekend. he left a wife and two children.

Nelson Well Jon Gunkile Nelsonville Nelsonville & Murray Ceak Company New Pittsburg Stout Bent Ty Wiliear M. Kk. Blubbard Oklahoma Silenti

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