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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1928

Page

3

Farmer and Grange day planned for Old Home week

Nelsonville business men sponsor Old Home week October 8 to 18. Farmer and Grange day set for October 12 with Abbott Davis as chairman and a committee including M. O. Bryson Stewart A. M. Ward Valley Farms L. H. Efaw Marshfield Homer Warehime. Exhibits farm products, program at city playgrounds, noon picnic, speakers on Grange and agriculture.

Nelsonville Abbott Davis M. O. Bryson Stewart A. M. Ward Valley Farms L. H. Efaw Marshfield Homer Warehime

Miss Florence Cook Hosts Bridge Evening at 386 Madison Street

Florence Cook entertained guests for two tables of bridge Wednesday night at her home 386 Madison Street. Guests included Mrs. Lee Cox Athens Mrs. J D Adamson Mrs. Donald Betts Miss Verna Hand Miss Oris Smith Miss Blanche Linton and Miss Eula Scheeler. Mrs. Cox won high score and Mrs. Betts low. A two course luncheon followed.

Florence Cook Bridge Madison Treet

Mayor Moore Addresses Nelsonville Chamber Meeting

Mayor Alex M. Moore of Athens spoke to the Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce at the Y M C A noon session. He urged expanding the Civic Association into mining areas to promote Ohio coal and criticized chain stores. Homecoming week October 8 to 13 was outlined by W. R. Tompkins. H. E. Zuber new school superintendent attended as a guest.

Nelsonville Alex M. Moore Athens Ohio Moore Hocking Valley W. R. Tompkins H. E. Zuber C. F E. Bennett W. I. Hudson

Mayors Fine Lewins for Intoxication Plea

Lewins was fined $10 and costs by Mayor L J Ederle after pleading guilty to intoxication on Tuesday in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Ept Lewins L. J. Ederle

Social visitors and travelers visit local families

A string of guests and residents travel between Columbus and nearby towns. The list includes Clinton Hick and family, James Grant, Tommy Shields, Mark Hick, Pearl Allman, Joe Heavner, Sadie Taylor, Henry Augustine hosts at Sugar Creek, Pearl Davis, Misses Key Freda and Oris Smith, Joe Porter and Josephine, Agnes Baden, Roland Bateman family, Bob Smith, Jack Davis family, C. E. Weltzheimer group, R. M. Henry, Beth Verity, Ray O'Dell, Harry Sisson family, Edington Aumiller party, Ethel Walker vacation, Don Shafer, K H McCorkle family, Earl Walters, and R H Jackson with relatives across Columbus and nearby locales.

Clinton Hick James Grant Tommy Shields Mark Hick Columbus William Hick Pearl Allman Nelsonville Joe Heavner Long Acre W. Va Sadie Taylor Huntington Henry Augustine Sugar Creek Pearl Davis Lancaster Clara Key Freda Oris Smith Joe Porter Josephine Carroll Agnes Baden Cleveland Roland Bateman Carrollton Bob Smith Pittsburgh Labor Day John Smith Jane Bateman Earl Bateman Carl Smith Toledo James Smith Jack Davis Phyllis C. E. Weltzheimer Helen Ruth Billy Martha Sheppard Troy Tomlinson Chillicothe R. M. Henry Beth Verity Ray O'Dell Logan Harry Sis Donald John Edington Elizabeth Gay Aumiller Ethel Walker Don Shafer Donald Lancaster Put-in-Bay K. H. McCorkle Oliven Earl Walters Widen R. H. Jackson Helen Indian Lake Ohio Cavernt

Nelsonville Carnival Draws Big Crowds This Week

At Nelsonville on Sept 6 large crowds attend each evening as the American Legion sponsors events. Tonight at 7 30 there is a demonstration of an electric washer and mangle for interested housewives, part of the carnival and fun fest series.

Nelsonville American Legion

High School Band Meeting Friday in Athens

All students at the Athens high school involved with or interested in band are asked to meet at 7 30 Friday night in the band room. The announcement came this morning from G E Stephenson, the band director.

Athens High School G. E. Stephenson

Weeklong schedule continues through Saturday night

The publication extends coverage for the remainder of the week ending Saturday night detailing events, broadcasts, and public notices. Readers are advised to check local listings for time and venue specifics as schedules evolve.

Presbyterian choir practice opens fall season in Nelsonville

Nelsonville report notes the Presbyterian church will hold first fall choir practice at 7 pm with the vested choir performing for Sunday worship and the men's choir at evening services. Promotion Day and Homecoming events are planned for September and October with a congregational dinner and a fall communion service.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church

Cain Reunion Held Sunday at Albany

Relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mrs. Samaria Dickson and Mrs. Sarah Cain on Rail road street Albany for the annual Cain reunion. A noon dinner followed by an afternoon of visiting with many Cain family members from Albany Cincinnati Pratts Fork Carpenter and Athens attending.

Samaria Dickson Sarah Cain Railroad Street Albany Cain Miles Cain Pratts Mont Cain Carlos Frances Aristine Carpenter Frank Cain Edward Mildred Marie R. D Joseph Burson Car Shade George van Dyke

Nelsonville Man Is Arrested for Drunkenness

Nelsonville resident Darth Baker was arrested at his home by Deputy Sheriffs Wayne Wingett and Wilson Ator for drunkenness after a disturbance at the Inis family home. He was taken to Athens and jailed to await arraignment.

Darth Baker Nelsonville Wayne Wingett Wilson Ator Athens Baker Inis

Athens Home Telephone Company Celebrates New System and Building

Officials of the Athens Home Telephone company report congratulations from leading telephone men nationwide for the automatic switch system and new building. Dr. C L Jones sent special section copies to executives including J G Simson Frank E Bhn R B Still W B Woodbury and others praising public relations progress and community service.

Athens Home Telephone Company United States Athens Messenger C. L. Jones Frank Eb.hn Home Telephone and Telegraph Company Fort Wayne Ind R. B. Still Gulf States Telephone Company Tyler Tex Dr. Holmes

Adlerika promises relief for gas and bloating in ads

A testimonial claims Adlerika reduces gas and stomach discomfort, letting Mrs. M. Davis eat and sleep better after a single spoonful. The ad cites relief from upper and lower bowel issues and mentions Gibson's Pharmacy Coolville Taylor's Drug Store Nelsonville Hickman's Pharmacy as local outlets.

Adlerika

Telephone men named in Cleveland meeting record

A list from a Cleveland gathering names A W Surrell general contract agent for Ohio Bell at headquarters, Charles C Deering secretary treasurer of the United States Independent Telephone association, Frank Binkly of United Telephone Bellefontaine, Loren M Berry Dayton directory firm, F J Van Voorhis Mt Vernon Telehpone, Loyd C Wright Jamestown Telephone, Will E Griffith Ohio Bell manager Piqua.

Jamestown Will E. Griffith Ohio Bell Telephone Company Piqua

Special Services At Church Of God Draw Large Crowds

Crowds fill the Church of God on Hocking Street nightly as evangelistic meetings continue this week. Rev Ralph Poole leads services with tonight titled The First Resurrection and last night’s message The Scarlet Cord. A Friday night special meeting will be announced tomorrow.

The Missionary Society of the Christian Church Stanley Mechem West Washington Street Church of God Hocking Street Charles Weber Ralph Poole Weber

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