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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1935

Page

5

Memorial Auditorium sermon lauds Christ courage and compassion

Dr. L. C. Wright president of Eaglehe College delivered a union worship service in Memorial Auditorium. He praised Christ as compassionate and consecrated, urging readers to imitate His courage and will of God as the crowd admired students in white robes and the W Y C A. participants.

O. A. Memorial Auditorium L. C. Wright Ealgehe College Right Christ Dr. Wright

Jacksonville Operetta Night Postponed to April Twenty Second

The Jacksonville Grade School operetta event originally set for April 16 at the Jacksonville Trimble Auditorium has been postponed to Monday April 22 due to rehearsal conflicts. The event is organized by the PTA with music instructors and will invite first year entrants for next fall.

Pxville Polly Jacksonville Jacksonville-Trimble parent-Teacher Association Gion Miller Faye Thens Methodist Episcopal Y Association Hartley Influ

Four Killed and Eight Injured in Ohio Sunday Traffic

A Sunday congestion in Ohio left four dead and eight injured in separate rail and road crashes. At a Toledo crossing a Pennsylvania Railroad eastbound Lim ited train struck two cars injuring five, three seriously. Names include Ruth Flynn 25, Mrs Jean or Dorn 27 and Archie Dorn 27, Mary Damas 35, Mrs Sam Shaheen 38. Dorn's four weeks old baby unharmed. In Cincinnati an interurban car collided with a auto injuring three youths Wilbur Christman William Magar and John L Corcoran. In Cleveland two people died Albert H Tunger 42 of Louisville Ky and in Moraine City near Dayton a rear end collision killed William Richardson 21 Middletown and injured his son Everett 22.

Columbus Ohio Red Arrow” Limited Pennsylvania Railroad Toledo Ruth Flynn Jeanor Dorn Archie Mary Damas Sam Shaheen Dorn William Richardson Middletown

Foreclosure Action and Divorce Motions in Common Pleas Court

The Security Savings Bank sues Minnie M. Grubb et al to collect a $700 promissory note. Emma Jo Burke seeks divorce from Wen zel FE Burke on extreme cruelty grounds, married November 4 1933 with one minor child. he now lives in Cleveland. John W. Weatherby petitions for a new trial after a jury verdict favoring Harold Peacock in a motorcycle automobile crash suit.

the Security Savings Bank Minnie M. Grubb Emma Jo Burke Wenzel FE. Burke Cleveland John W. Weatherby Harold Peacock Weatherby

Forgiveness of Sins Topic by Rev Fowler at Church

Rev Wilbur H. Fowler of the First Methodist Episcopal Church spoke on I Believe in the Forgiveness of Sins. He said God's love implies forgiveness and that escape from sin comes through self sacrifice and helping others. He stressed Christ as a revelation of divine love and the need to devote oneself to a noble cause.

Wilbur H. Fowler First Methodist Episcopal Church

Sacred Cantata At Sunday Service

The Crucifixion by Stainer was presented by the Westminster Student Chorus and the Church Quartet at the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning. Prof. P. L. Peterson directed as solos were sung by A. V. Masters, Martin Alexander and P. L. Peterson with the Passion theme guiding the performance. Later Sunday afternoon the chorus performed portions at the Athens County Infirmary.

Stainer Westminster Student Chorus Church Quartet Congression of the Presbyterian Church Christ P. L. Peterson A. V Masters Martin Alexander Athens County Infirmary

Complete Phone Service Near Gallipolis Route 141

Telephone service about 13 miles west of Gallipolis along Route 141 will be completed in the next few days. Lines are already in place on poles. Sponsors of the improvement are W. Gomer Davis, Austin Gillis, Dan B. Davis, Heber Boster, and W. T. Fry.

Gallipolis W. Gomer Davis Austin Gillis Dan 8. Davis Heber Boster Ww. T. Fry

Millfield Farewell to Mrs Sharick Honors at Bible Class

Millfield faithful Bible class met Friday night to honor Mrs. John Sharick who moved to Athens. Prizes were awarded in bingo with a lace table cover presented to the honoree. Other notes mention invitations, visits, and local postings across Millfield and nearby areas.

Millfield John Sharick W. H. Sisson Faithful Bible Athens J. BE. Wade Nellie Russell Pearl Webb

Orchestra borrows instruments after fire at Green Mill

Dale Stevens' orchestra, which played for the Phi Epsilon Pi dance at Hotel Berry Friday night, used instruments loaned by a musical concern after a fire that destroyed the Green Mill, a Cincinnati dance club, Thursday night. Henry Harding and Dick Brooks are members, the group led by Dale Stevens of Mansfield. The engagement ending in June was interrupted by the fire. after a temporary stint in Louisville, the band will return to Cincinnati.

Dale Stevens Phi Epsilon Pi Hotel Berry Green Mill Cincinnati Henry Harding Ohio University Dick Brooks Herbert W. Brooks West Carpenter Street Mansfield Louleville Cincinnnati

Christ's Cross Is Explained by Rev R J Downs

Rev R J Downs explains Palm Sunday that a cross is the burden of sharing Christ's teachings. He urges compassion and self denial in spreading religion, noting people bear hidden burdens and God knows what is best for each. He stresses teaching faith to the younger generation and active involvement beyond mere debt paying.

Christ R. J. Downs Palm Sunday Jesus Simon Reverend Downs

E J Arnold To Speak At Scout Leader Meeting

E J Arnold Superintendent of Nelsonville Schools will speak on The Boy's Need for the Boy Scout Organization at the Nelsonville High School meeting Monday night at 7 30. The second session is the last chance to join the course, said Harper C Pendry chairman. Contact Pendry or meet at Athens High School at 6 00 p.m. Monday.

Nelsonville High School E. J. Arnold Nelsonville Boy Scout Organization Harper C. Pendry Pendry Athens High School

Athens Presbyterian Church Annual Meeting

Members of the Athens Presbyterian Church will meet in the church dining room at 6 o clock Monday for the annual meeting. A potluck supper will be served by Mrs Arthur Boyles and other Friendly Society members before reports from department heads and officer elections. All members and the congregation are urged to attend.

Athens Presbyterian Church Arthur Boyles Friendly Society

Ruth 80 Dies in Coolville Sunday

C Z Ruth 80 dies at family home in Coolville burial set for Hockingport church services at Coolville M E Church He was born at Hockingport and lived there and in Coolville He leaves a wife and three children Mrs J F Batley Athens Ralph and Herbert Ruth in California

Coolville C. Z. Ruth M. E Hockingport Mr. Ruth J. F. Batley Athens Ralph and Herbert Ruth California

Civil Engineer William Harry Dies of Heart Attack

William E. Harry, 49, was found dead in his bed at his North Second Avenue home in Middleport about 5 am Monday. Officials say he likely died Sunday night around 8 o’clock after retiring. He worked as a civil engineer in the County Surveyor’s office and is survived by his stepmother, Mrs. William Harry. Funeral tentatively set for Wednesday afternoon.

Middleport William E. Harry North Second Avenue Harry William Harry

Births Out Number Deaths In March in Athens County

Vital statistics released by the county health department show 37 births and 30 deaths in Athens County for March. City of Athens reported six births and six deaths, with township totals ranging from one to six births and up to 10 deaths in Athens township.

Athens County Health Department Alexander Ames Bern Canaan Carthage Dover See Lodi Rome Trimble Troy Waterloo York

No antiseptic found for all germs

A statement notes that no single antiseptic has been discovered capable of killing every kind of germ. It discusses the limits of germicidal products and the ongoing search for universal disinfectants.

Relief Budget Approved for Athens County April Funds

Athens County Commissioners and federal relief director Charles G. Stillman approved a relief budget of 40 092 for April. Administration expenses were 4350 and 33 26 distributed to 1808 relief families at 17.51 each. Local singles received 2002. Garden projects got 500 with 39742 from federal sources and the rest from state funds.

Athens County Charles G. Stillman Ohito Relief Administration

Cleveland Up The Steel Industry Rises After Four-Week Decline

The steel industry shows a one point uptick in operations after four weeks of decline, signaling a potential shift in the market. Industry officials say production rates and demand have improved, though margins remain tight amid ongoing supply chain pressures.

Cleveland Uise

Report Three Contagious Disease Cases In Atkins County

Health authorities on Monday reported two new scarlet fever cases in Atkins County. Betty Louie Hooper, 12, and Carl Lee Wood, 11, both on Route 1, are ill. Charles Smart, 18 months, son of Elmer and Mrs Smart of Bailey Run, has diphtheria.

Athens County Betty Louie Hooper B. H. Hooper Carl Lee Wood Charles Wood Charles Smart Elmer Smart Bailey Run

Mrs. Mary Ellen Sams Dies Suddenly at 61

Mrs. Mary Ellen Sams, 61, died suddenly at 8 a.m. Monday at the home of her nephew George Carepenter in Bates. She had worked in an Athens restaurant the previous day. Coroner L. F. Jones cited an acute heart condition as the cause. Arrangements for the funeral were not yet completed.

Mary Ellen Sams George Carepenter Bates Sams Athens L. F. Jones

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