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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1929
Page
6
Plans are underway for a Bible School rally at the Church of Christ in Glouster next Sunday. Attendance goals are set at 350 with teachers assigned to meet each class member during the week to ensure a record attendance.
Lincoln Department Store will open in Glouster on Wednesday under Harry Harris. The redecorated building will house ladies and children wear, shoes, millinery, furnishings on the first floor and home furnishings on the second floor. A rest room is between floors and lighting features have been specially designed.
Walter Hagen and Horton Smith will play a series of exhibition matches after returning to the United States from the Ryder Cup and the British Open.
Mrs. Eme line Matheny, 86, oldest woman in The Plains, is remembered for her garden, hand weaving on a century old loom, and a life spanning from 1843 in Pennsylvania. She married Charles Matheny in 1868 and has four children, five grandchildren, and strong church ties.
J. H. Murray a 79 year old colored man died Sunday afternoon at his home in Glouster after a year of poor health. He leaves a wife and two sons Arthur Haydenville and George Glouster. four children preceded him in death. Funeral at First Baptist Church Wednesday at 2 pm with burial in Hollister Cemetery. Personal mentions note visitors Bert and Des Robinson and families from Dayton and a visit by John Yaw to Adrian Michigan.
Dr William Ralph Hall chief executive of the Board of Christian Education of the Presbyterian Church spoke at the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning. He argued Christian education alone satisfies the thirst for God and the abundant life. He arrived unexpectedly Saturday and addressed the Young People Class in Sunday School. He also directs Presbyterian Young People's Conferences with over 8000 participants each summer.
A bill authorizing transfer of up to two acres of land from Athens State Hospital to the Athens Township Board of Education for school grounds was passed by the Legislature just before adjournment. Sponsored by Representative S. K. Mardis and Senator Le Fever, the measure follows long talks by Parent-Teacher groups in Jackville and Factory districts. County Superintendent H. R. McVay confirmed passage.
Funeral services for Justus Brown Columbus grocer who died from wounds after a shooting were held in Columbus. The Reverend Robert Tucker officiated at Eastlawn Cemetery. Brown leaves a widow Verna, a son Homer Lincoln and a daughter Myra, plus other relatives and lodge memberships.
A vintage ad describes olive tablets as a pleasant remedy for constipation and aging skin. It claims liver and blood cleansing benefits and promises renewed energy and beauty for men and women.
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