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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1928

Page

3

First Chapel Held Friday at Nelsonville High School

Nelsonville ill Sept 22 The first chapel of the term was held Friday morning with chapel moved to Fridays. Superintendent H E Zuber presided and the Senior Class led a music program. New officers were named: Mae Liamlett president Edward Stocklin vice president Betty Wolt secretary treasurer. Juniors will present next week and an athletic council will oversee activities with Zuber as chair.

Edward Stocklin Betty Wolt Zuber L. E. Buell George Marshall Edward Stocklin Treva Shaw Lillian. Wolford Mildred. Roberts Lucille Long Francis Howe Grace Roberts Mary Sharp Bessie Deihl Scott Boyd Jennie Nelson Bessie Deer Agnes Raden

Bullets Fired at Autos Along Bailey Run

Residents report multiple gunshots directed at cars on Bailey Run Road. A mine guard allegedly stopped a vehicle and cursed its occupants after a stop. Earlier, shots reportedly targeted another car, with residents promising affidavits to pursue charges. Sheriff Williams advised filing complaints. none were filed by Saturday afternoon.

Bailey Run William Williams Villame

Rally Day slated for October 11 at Nelsonville

Athens County Republican Executive Committee endorses and backs Rally Day to be held October 2 during Old Home Week in Nelsonville. E C Woodworth chairs, R Wood secretary. Committees form reception and arrangements with local members named for planning. Includes schedule of gym classes and community events linked to the rally and farmers picnic day.

Nelsonville Athens County E. C. Woodworth Athens and. R. Wood Nelisonville Harry Kelly Frank Jackson R. A. White Dwin Johnson C. W. Monks J. R. Hickman John Owens McCune Porter Eugene Hohenitdel B.C. Cook Dean Timnseatt Eugene Gerry P. W. Hickman G. H. Bartlett John ¢. Baird Peter Barrows Geccn W. L. Tracy R. W. Dunlap Mone Bella ES Sonday Welsonvilld Glenn Gell United Mine Workers Monumbus Robert Bell, Jr Young White Cross Bell Murray City Sam Mrother Syracuse William Howes Sionary M.C. A Oth‘ers Nim Wemsley

Nelsonville Merchants Push State Charter Drive

Ohio State Council of Retail Merchants plans to charter Nelsonville Merchants Association and coordinate with related groups to expand statewide retail reform. Sam C. Davis of Columbus outlines a program to adapt plans for the local group, aiming to bolster trade territory and align with state offices. Community notices reference a euchre party report and local teaching substitutes.

Itis Ohio Nelsonville Davis Nelsonville Etwil Merchants’ Association Sam C. Davis Ohio State Council of Retail Merchants Columbus W. Ta Cooly Nelsonville Group Mr. Davis George W. Sheridan Organizinon Group Thy

Pastor Arrives to Lead Sunday Methodist Services

The Rev. Hoffman arrives to conduct Sunday services at the Methodist Church. He will lead worship and deliver the sermon, with special prayers planned for parishioners.

Hoffman Methodist Charch

Family Bring a Friend Day at Nelsonville church

Special service notes at the Nelsonville M E church with Rev C W Hoffman and Mrs Hoffman arriving. Evening service at 7 30 includes a friend invitation and the choir singing If Jesus Will Comrade Be. Sunday School at 9 30 and morning service at 10 and evening service at 7 30. The Key to Life sermon to be preached.

Nelsonville C. W. Hoffman Presbyterian Church MM. E Columbusl M. E Hoffman Jesus Evans

Missionary Society Meets at East Franklin Street

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church met Friday evening at Mrs. John Zeller's home on East Franklin Street with hostesses Mrs. Julius Fischer and Mrs. Alex Nelson assisting. Mrs. A. G. Cotton led devotionals, and Mrs. Pets Shough sang "The Beautiful Garden of Prayer." Miss Bertha Nixon led the gathering and urged subscriptions to Woman's Home Missions. Two new members, Mrs. H. F. Zuber and Mrs. L. E. Buell, were welcomed. Refreshments were served to 25 members and two visitors.

L. E. Buell

Birth of Ruth Angela Patterson on Cape Cod

Mr and Mrs William Patterson welcome the birth of a daughter named Ruth Angela at their Cape Cod home. The child comes from Ruth Wallace of the city. Relatives and friends celebrate the new arrival.

Younce Nelsonville Cletus Mellinger Oak, Street Nelsonville Railroad Columbus Veteran's Hocking Valley Railroad Company C. A. Stover Lillian William Morgan Charles Martin Wallace Glenn Henry Me. Laughlin Mra Lis MeLaughlin Charles ‘Hanning Tom Bush Benny Northrup Martin Northrup Loretta Northrup John Herrold 8. S. Lane L. T. Rhonda Willam Patterson Ruth Wallace City Cape Cod Ruth Angela

Chapter to Meet at Manonie Temple Monday Evening

St Bernard Chapter schedules its regular meeting at the Manonie Temple Monday evening. Members are requested to attend. agenda to be announced.

W. B.C W. R. Wil F. Hall St. Bernard Manonie Temple

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