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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1926

Page

3

Distinct officers to attend Shrine inspection in Athens

Nelsonville reports a large contingent of dignitaries attending the joint ceremonial and inspection of the Marietta Parkersburg and Athens Shrines in Athens next Tuesday. The supreme worthy high priestess Mrs Clara Smith Heisenbuttle of Buffalo will inspect, with William J. Miller of Wheeling present. Visitors from Chicago Dayton Columbus and various Ohio and West Virginia cities registered for the event. The Nelsonville group leaves at 4 pm and returns at 11:30 pm with a 5:30 pm dinner at Hotel Berry followed by a reception and ceremonial.

Nelsonville Athens Marietta Parkersburg Clara Smith Heisenbuttle Buffalo N. Y Europe Heisenbuttle Wheeling W. Va Eastern Star West Virginia Chicago Dayton Columbus Ohio Berry

Local report on study of mosquitoes in Nelsonville

Local scientists in Nelsonville report an unusually favorable season for studying mosquitoes. They note the insect is industrious and bold, entering polite society uninvited, with large specimens and strong bites. The 1926 model allegedly shows a preference for patellas, and overall bite vigor remains high.

Nelsonville

Willison Reunion Observes Third Year With Wedding During Trip

The third annual Willison reunion was held at Wrights Grove in Nelsonville. A wedding occurred en route to Ottawa as Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Riley wed on the way to the reunion. Attendees included Oscar Willison, Ray Lent, Will Lent and many relatives from Ohio and Michigan. letters from Matilda Van Loan’s children were read.

Nelsonville Willison Wrights Grove Thomas Strohl Lyon Matilda van Loan New York Oscar Willison Logan Ray Lent Will Lent Charles E. Lent Lima Clinton Riley Tiffin J. M. Patterson Bernard Eileen Clifford Detroit Mich Jay Smith Marysville John Koch Camp Chase James Annabelle Beatrice Ben Walker Billy Roby Lawrence ’ ‘Ucker Betty William Willison Columbus Mo Hed Jesse Latimer Les William Latimer Charles Latimer Chilren Baltimore Wal

Nelsonville N H S Opens Football Practice Under Harris

Nelsonville Ohio September 9 N H S opened football practice under Coach Harris with encouraging turnout from returning players and promising new material. The session was light with some runs and will be intensified as players condition for the season. Pythian Sisters Meet Also at 7 30 this evening.

Nelsonville Harris Pythian Sisters

Visitors Callers and Local Hosts Share Week

Mr Serling and Mrs Starr with Mrs Lydia Johnson hosted guests this week. Mr and Mrs Will Edgell of Columbus visited Mr and Mrs W W Gibson. Mr and Mrs William Morgan accompanied Dorothy and Billy Fisher to their Columbus home on Wednesday after spending the prior week here.

Arthur Knight Delaware Fred Voigt Dudley Campbell Lillian Mae Anna Heselden Lancaster Willard Simington Edwardowditch Faith Patton Columbus Edward Bowditch Detroit Catherine Peters Zaleski William Morgan D. E. Starr Mr.Serling Mrs Starr Lydia Johnson Will Edgell W. W. Gibson Dorothy Billy Fisher

Gas shutoff planned in Nelsonville for main line repairs

Nelsonville September 9 gas service will be interrupted Friday afternoon September 10 from 1 to 5 oclock while repairs are made on the main line supplying the town.

Nelsonville

City Advises Fire Fire Off Until Service Resumes

The notice urges residents to turn off all fires and heat sources and wait for power or service restoration. It emphasizes safety and cautions against reactivating equipment until officials confirm normal operations.

Family Gathers At Old Homestead In Lee Township

Descendants of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. McVay held a reunion at the old homestead in Lee township. A noon lawn dinner followed a gathering that included Esther Lee McVay, four weeks old, as the youngest attendee. Attendees included A. O. French and family of Marietta, Raymond Erwin and son of Lancaster, Viola Westenbarger and family of Lancaster, Lena McVay of Lancaster, Lewis Downard of Millersport, and Rev A E McVay.

B. F. McVay Lee Township Esther Lee McVay A. O. French Marietta Raymond Erwn Lancaster Viola Westenbarger Lena McVay Lewis Downard Millersport A. E. McVay

Local Figures Named in Ohio Region Notices

Readable fragments reference Rand Son West Austintown Ernest McVay Lancaster and Mr and Mrs C H McVay Athens. The items appear to be notices or notices of interest involving individuals and places in Ohio and adjacent areas.

Rand Son West Austintown Ernest McVay Lancaster C. H. McVay Athens

Woman Slightly Injured After Being Caught Between Cars

Mrs. Michael Miller sustained a minor injury yesterday when she was sandwiched between two autos while crossing the street. She is reported to be recovering and did not hear the approaching vehicles.

Michael Miller

Athens woman seeks student workers for living or help

Athens residents invite student workers to live with or provide occasional assistance. Contact Dean Voigt at once at her office in Ohio University to apply.

Athens Dean Voigt Ohio University

Nelsonville Bride Esther Vorhes Weds Walter Fluto

In Nelsonville on September 9 1920 Esther Vorhes and Walter G Fluto married at the Vorhes home with Rev John Lloyd Evans presiding. Bride attends Ohio University and teaches English at Nelsonville High. Groom son of Mrs T N Loup Steubenville. After graduation he attended Pennsylvania Military School and the couple planned a three week motor trip.

Nelsonville Esther Vorheas Walter G. Fluto Vern H. Vorhes West Washington Street John Lloyd Evans First Presbyterian Church Vorhes Nelsonville High School Ohio University Alpha Delta Pi Sorority T. N. Loup Steubenville

West Enders Close City Baseball Season

Nelsonville report says Friday night marks the season finale as last year’s pennant winners the West Enders face Eddie’s Barbers with Estel Crabtree on the mound. First pitch is set for 5 30 PM. Local managers failed to arrange a playoff series.

Nelsonville City Baseball League West Enders Estel Crabtree Eddie Barbers

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