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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1924

Page

3

Boston Store to Open in Nelsonville Downtown

A new Boston Store will open within six weeks in the former post office room in the Carpenter building on West Columbus street Nelsonville. J Davis will serve as general manager S Raden as assistant manager Fred Bergman buyer and advertising manager Doris Raden will head the ready to wear department. The stock will include men women and children clothing furnishings and shoes. The old post office space has been remodeled and a modern storefront added. The Army and Navy store stock will be disposed of with the Boston Store taking its place.

Nelsonville Carpenter Columbus Street Boston J. Davis S. Raden Fred Bergman Doris Raden Goads Yes Army and Navy

Kiwanis Club Holds Every Member Meeting

The Kiwanis club met last night with every member required to participate. A song service opened by Miss Velma Young at the piano and William Estle as song leader was followed by talks from all members. Rev Edward L Morrell transferred his sendership from the Maritta club and Leland I Krieg was elected to membership.

Kiwanis Club Velma Young William Estle Edward L. Morrell New Methodist Pistol Maritta Club Leland I. Krieg

N H S Game Moved Up One Day to Friday Afternoon

The N H S Bremen football game scheduled for Saturday afternoon will be played Friday afternoon at 3 o clock. The school day schedule shifts with opening at 8 and a one hour dismissal from 11 to 12 before the game.

Bremen

Obituary: John Carlin 78 Dies in Carbondale Home

John Carlin 78 died Wednesday evening at his son George's home in Carbondale. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 10 AM at the Carbondale church with interment in Asbury cemetery. He left several children. his wife predeceased him. He had Nelsonville relatives and was well known locally.

John Carlin George Carbondale Asbury Cemetery Nelsonville

Funeral held for infant Gerald Ervin Smith

Three month old Gerald Ervin Smith of East Clayton died after surgery for spinal trouble at Grant hospital. Surviving are parents Mr. and Mrs. Emery Smith and one sibling. Funeral Friday at 10 am at the family home with interment in Greenlawn cemetery.

Gerald Ervin Emery Smith East Clayton Grant Hospital Greenlawn Cemetery

Nelsonville stores near season end on late pay day

Nelsonville shops kept late hours on pay day as the season neared its end, with last Thursday marking the final closing. Stores stayed open late to accommodate customers before the seasonal closure.

Nelsonville

King's Men Friday Prayer Meeting At William Robinson Home

The King's Men will hold their Friday prayer meeting at Mr William Robinsons home on Opalr street all members are invited and expected to attend during the gathering.

King’s Men William Robinson W. B.A Ina M. Werx

Daughters of America plan fundraiser for needy children

The educational department of the Daughters of America schedules a soup and hot dog dinner at the Fine Order hall to raise funds for warm clothing for local needy children. Buckets will be sold for delivery to families at home. Proceeds go entirely to the cause.

the Daughters of America Fine Order Hall D. of A’s

Funeral services held for James C. Dean in Meigs County

Rev G B Courtney of Trimble Christian church conducted the Jacksonville funeral for James C Dean 76 who died in a Columbus hospital after two weeks in care. The procession traveled to Meigs county for services at the Orange Christian church Friday and burial there. Survived by wife sister Miss Nina Dean and brother Guy Dean all of Meigs county.

G. B. Courtney Trimble

Millfield Needle Club Hosts Varied Evening at Mrs Fulton’s Home

Millfield residents gathered Wednesday for a Needle club meeting with thirteen members, followed by refreshments. Notable attendees included Mrs. Herbert Mingus and Miss Josephine Blacksten, who recently won thirty dollars in a Limerick Citizen contest. Local updates include Mrs. Grant Wiley’s Ashland visit, Miss Elsie Worden’s Columbus trip, Mrs. Lucy Baker’s pneumonia, and Herbert Coulson’s return to Chauncey for Ohio University studies.

Millfield Josephine Blacksten Orbiston Columbus Chauncey G. B. Courtney Limerick Citizen

Akron Policemen Campbell and Duffy Die in Quick Succession

Akron officer J A Campbell, on the force for 32 years, died last night, three days after fellow patrolman John Duffy. The two men were close friends and for 15 years shared the same beat in Akron's North Side tough district.

Akron J. A. Campbell John Duffy North Side

Marietta Chosen for Ohio Knights Convention

The Ohio Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters closed their annual convention in Springfield with Marietta picked as next year’s site. Mrs Minnie Goodrich of Dover was elected Grand Chief of the Pythian Sisters, succeeding Mrs Jennie Shiffiette of Mount Vernon.

Springfield Marietta Ohio Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters Minnie Goodrich Dover Jennie Shiffiette Mount Vernon

Dirigibles Forecast Air Age Uses Across Defense and Fire Patrol

Ernest Lehmann of Goodyear Zeppelin envisions future U S use of dirigibles for coast defense against smugglers and forest patrols to smother fires with carbonic gas drops. He talks in Akron before the ZR-3 farewell trial, outlining plans for trans Atlantic flights and German experts joining U S dirigible ventures.

Friedrichshafen Germany Dirigible America Ernest Lehman Goodyear Zeppelin Corporation Akron Ohio U.S. A International United States Lehmann Northwest Eckener Baltic Seca

Smith in New York Opens Short Democratic Convention

In Syracuse on September 25 the New York Democracy prepares to renominate Governor Alfred E. Smith and the state ticket. Party leaders aim for a swift convention, likely the shortest in its history.

Syracuse N. Y Democracy of New York Alfred E. Smith

Unknown Dead Man Found in Akron Plant Cellar

Dr. D H Morgan found a faceless man in the cellar floor of a Akron manufacturing plant. The body likely lay there for days and police believe a fall caused a fatal neck injury. No identification was found on the corpse or clothing.

Akron. O D. H. Morgan

Giants Could Return to Full Strength by World Series Time

New York physicians said the New York Giants may be ready to resume full playing strength by World Series time. The team, favored for the National League title, could be at full strength when the series games are played.

New York New York Giants

Grandest Stomach Medicine in the World Ad

An advertisement touts Dave’s Mentha Pepsin as a cure for indigestion gastritis and chronic stomach issues. It claims rapid relief from gas distension and even catarrh, with a money back guarantee and strong sales notes from New Jersey in 1921. McKee Drug Co. distributes the product.

McKee Drug Co Dave New Jersey McKee, Drug Co

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