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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1926

Page

3

Parent-Teacher Council Names Delegates to State Conference

Nelsonville September 29 The first meeting of the year of the Parent-Teacher association elected delegates to the state P T A meeting in Marietta October 6 7 and 8. Delegates are Mrs Henry Lancaster Mrs S B Breenrod Mrs Hubert Lancaster and Mrs Albert Barber. The high school association led by President D C E Welch will meet October 4 at the junior high school auditorium.

High School Association D. C

Two Orchards at Hamley Run Yield Fifty Car Loads of Apples

In Nelsonville on September 29 two orchards near Hamley Run report banner apple production. The New York Coal company plans to market about 15 000 bushels while Welch and Eberle near Hamley Run expect around 10 000 bushels about fifty car loads. Varieties Delicious Jonathan and Winesap are unusually large and flavorful. Orchard visitors noted the crop’s quality as picking and sorting begin. Local residents and visitors include Phil Kelch, P Patterson, Margaret Andrews, Harry Sisson, Ed Dean, E J Cable, Lewis Davis and Gerald Reeves.

Hamley Run Nelsonville New York Coal Company Welch and Eberle Welch Jonathan Winesap

Girls Sponsor Kitchen Shower At Y M C A

The Y Girls held a kitchen shower Monday evening in the social rooms of the Y M C A building. Several city organizations using the kitchen were invited and a complete set of kitchen equipment was received. A social hour followed with attendees from the participating groups. The Y Girls are noted boosters for the Y M C A and have refreshed the dining room and kitchen with new lights blinds and curtains. In a separate note Miss Elizabeth Carr of Wellsburg West Virginia now attends Bethany College as a freshman and was an honor graduate in the local high school class of 1926.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Carr Wellsburg W. Va Bethany College Bethany

Pythian Sisters Set Regular Meeting in Nelsonville

A regular meeting of the Pythian Sisters will be held in Nelsonville at 7 30 Thursday evening. Refreshments will be served.

Nelsonville Pythian Sis

Dishon Family Honors Edna with Fifteenth Birthday Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Dishon hosted a dinner Sunday in Nelsonville honoring their daughter Edna on her fifteenth birthday. Guests included Gretchen Pidcock Helen Linton Evelyn Linton Florence Ray Jane Powell Lucille Dishon.

Nelsonville Mrs. Dishon Edna Gretchen Pidcock Helen Evelyn Linton Florence Ray Jane Powell Lucille Edna Dishon

Honors Birthday of Frances Hall in Nelsonville

Mrs. Fred Hall hosted a surprise birthday party for her daughter Frances in Nelsonville on Tuesday afternoon from 3 30 to 6 30. Guests enjoyed games and contests and Frances received many gifts at the surprise party with refreshments served to a long list of young attendees.

Nelsonville Fred Hall Frances Miss Frances Audrey Stanley Betty Pettit Erwin Badger Amy Jo Dewhurst Jack Clarence Charles Kerr Lenora Ruth Hannas Margery Simington Martha Sheppard Esther Dorst Pearl Shane

Nurse Helen Reynolds Accepts Fremont Hospital Post

Nelsonville Sept 29 Miss Helen Reynolds a recent Good Samaritan hospital graduate in Zanesville has accepted a nursing position at Fremont hospital in Marietta.

Nelsonville Helen Reynolds Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville Fremont Hospital Marietta

Banquet Tickets On Sale For Ohio Federation Womans Clubs

Tickets for the banquet and luncheon in connection with the Southeastern District Ohio Federation of Womens Clubs convention in Nelsonville are available at Miss Hyla Herrold's millinery store. The event takes place October 14 and 15.

Nelsonville Ohio Federation of Woman’s Clubs

Eastern Star gathering set for Thursday at 7

A meeting of past matrons and past patrons of the Order of Eastern Star will convene at 7 o'clock Thursday evening in the Masonic Temple to plan the upcoming past matrons and past patrons night.

Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Local families host guests over weekend in Beverly and Athens

P B Rex and family and C E F Whitmore and family visited Val Combs at Beverly on Sunday. Mr and Mrs E E Inboden were guests of Ed ward Burdette in Athens. Cleve Hallett and Emory Shaw from Jewett spent the weekend with their families in town.

P. B. Rex C. EF. Whitmore Val Combs Beverly E. E. Inboden Edward Burdette Athens Cleve Hallett Columbus Emory Shaw Jewett

Rotary District Governor to Speak in Nelsonville

C H Peterman Cincinnati district governor of Rotary International will visit the Nelsonville club on Tuesday October 28. The governor visits annually each club in the district. The Denver convention address by Harry Rodgers was read to members. The October 5 meeting will feature the Rotary education committee program.

Nelsonville C. H. Peterman Cincinnati Rotary International Nelsonville Club Harry Rodgers Denver Carson Horton Committee On Rotary Education

Powell forms Troop No 2 for Boy Scouts

Lewis Powell organizes a new Boy Scout troop named Troop No 2 with a registration meeting at the Y M C A at 7 o'clock Friday evening.

Nelsonville Lewis Powell

Mother alleges son neglect in non support case

Martha Higgins of Glouster swore an affidavit that her son Clay Sanders delinquent in support. Constable I P Tucker arrested Sanders at his home yesterday. he pleaded not guilty before Justice Pearl Helwig and was released on a $200 bond.

Justice of Peace Pearl Helwig Martha Higgins Glouster Clay Sanders

BASS ARE PLANTED IN ATHENS COUNTY

A truck delivered 1500 black bass to Athens county on Tuesday for distribution by committees from Nelsonville Athens and Glouster. The fish from the state hatchery at Waverly measured up to eight inches.

Glouster B. T. LeFever Athens County Nelsonville Athens East Branch Waverly

Tanlac Restores Health for Toledo Woman in Miracle Testimony

Mrs. R. L. Cook of 1611 Jefferson Ave Toledo credits Tanlac with curing indigestion sleeplessness and fatigue. She reports renewed appetite improved digestion calmer nerves and renewed strength after taking Tanlac and urges others to try it. The ad claims over 40 million bottles sold and lists Tanlac as a quick relief solution.

R. L.cook Jefferson Ave Toledo Ohio Tanlac

State F O of Eagles Leader to Address Glouster Aerie

Glouster leaders prepare for a Thursday evening meeting at the Eagle's hall. State President Fletcher of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will speak to all members, delivering a message of unity and service.

Fletcher Order of Eagles Glouster Aerie Eagle's Hall

Glouster Murray game moved to Thursday

Glouster high and Murray high football opening game location remains Murray City but the kickoff was rescheduled from Friday to Thursday afternoon. Kiwanis club adds two street markers at Front and High and at High and Main to aid navigation and safety.

Glouster Glouster High Murray High Murray City Kiwanis Club Front High

Cuticura products advertised for home use

An old advertisement lists Cuticura items including Soap Ointment and Shaving Stick from Cuticura Laboratories with department references and pricing hints for general sale. The fragmented copy implies wide distribution and consumer access.

Cuticura Laboratories Tishan

Services for two weeks old twin son held at Main Street

The two weeks old twin son of Mr and Mrs Tom Morgan died earlier and services were held at the family home on Main Street at 10 30 this morning conducted by Rev D L Browning. Burial followed in Maplewood cemetery.

Tom, Morgan Main Street D. L. Browning Maplewood Eral Mra Freeman Teeters Dover John Elliott Congress Run Elliott Roberta

Burial planned in Athens at West State Street Cemetery

Mr. and Mrs. G W Cavey returned from Columbus where they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Meshick Carvey. They were joined home by Mrs. Meshick Cavey who will spend the week visiting, bringing along her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bre Weaver.

Margaret Andrews Columbus Corwin Andrews Athens West State Street Cemetery G. W. Cavey Meshick Carvey Meshick Cavey Bre Weaver

Rooms for Rent Ad Brings Fast Returns for Mrs Friend Love

Mrs Friend Love of 91 W. State street profited from a Messenger Rooms for Rent ad. Three sleeping rooms for students were filled immediately after the ad appeared. She notes rent income grows with each payday and credits the ad with foresight. Rent, Messenger, Athens and surrounding towns are cited for contact.

Friend Love W. State Street

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Parent-Teacher Council Phil Kelch Mrs. P. Patterson Cleveland Harry Sisson Ed Dean E. J. Cable Lewis Davis Gerald Shriver Dublin Y.M.C.A Rotary J. E. Zeller Logan New Marshfield M. A. Boyles Col Mat Throckmorton Athens National Bank Cathens National Bank Federal Reserve System Bank of Athens National Bank Aerie Geo. T. Johnson Worthington, Minn Babe Louster Messenger Pomeroy Moor Brown Uslin Islin ATLAS Tom Boy Jersey Cretonnes Our Ivy THE Atlas Store
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