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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1924

Page

2

Athens County Youth Conference Opens Friday

The Shree Day session starts with Dr G Sherwood Eddy addressing sandsy. The Athens County Young People's conference runs Friday to Sunday night with many attendees from surrounding counties. Participating groups include the County Sunday Council of Religious Education Epworth leagues Endeavor unions and Baptist Young People's Union. The theme is Youth and the Church with 1 PM registration Friday and closing address by Dr Eddy at 6 15 PM Sunday in Ewing Hall.

Athens County Young People’s Division County Sunday Council of Religious Education Epworth Leagues Endeavor Unions Baptist Young Peouple’s Union G. Sherwood Kééy Ewing Hall

Conference Schedule Led by Lewis Snyder and Rev Courtney

The program lists registration from 1 to 8, a 2 pm Leaders meeting, a 700 song service led by Celene Norviel, 15 minutes of devotions by Rev Courtney, and 8:45 words of welcome from Rev Bond. An address titled Challenge of the Church of the Youth of Today follows, with a 4:45 group Meeting, a 6:30 banquet at the Christian church, songs and stunts, and a discussion of the council for Young Peoples Work.

Lewis Snyder Celene Norviel Courtney M. Bond Church of the Youth of Today Hobart Hill Charleston W. Va Christian Church Council For Young Peoples Work

Friday Evening Christian Church Service Schedule

The Friday program includes a 7:00 song service led by Miss, an 8:30 consecration service, and a 8:00 address titled The Lure of Today by Dr. George F. Durgen. Rev. Edwin Higains presides with offering collected and committees appointed.

Edwin Higains Miss 7 Arenenenty Sinaia Hyreh Miss Or Weir Young Peoples Aoctatyen E. Clark Williams George F F. Durgen

Methodist Church Saturday Morning Service Schedule

On Saturday morning April 19 the Methodist Church hosts a program with a song service by Miss W Noarwich at 6:30 followed by devotions led by Miss Verna Hand. Announcements at 6:00, a 0:15 address by Mr Frank L Frett of Columbus Ohio. An institute for Young Peoples and Church Schoolwork runs 0:45 led by Mr Hill with Miss Esther Warhol and Miss Doris. Quiet Hour at 4:30 led by Dr W A Holmes.

Methodist Church Wrwe Verna Hand Frank L. Frett Columbus Ohio Young Peoples Hill Esther Warhol Doris W. A. Holmes

Saturday Activities for Young Peoples Society

Saturday afternoon programs run 1 to 4 at Epworth League Methodist church with Dr. Durgin in charge and 4 to 5:30 organized recreation. Evening banquets follow at 6:30 to 7:00 with Epworth League and Christian Endeavor events at M E Church and Windsor Tea Room.

Young Peoples Society Epworth Jeague— Methodist Church Durgin Christian Endeavor— Christian Church Freet

Church Evening Schedule Promises Study and Pageant

In Ewing Hall auditorium Mr. Bond presides with a 9 30 pm song service 7 45 devotions 8 pm reports announcements 6 15 pm address The Challenge the Pregvat Day to Our Young ie and a 5 45 pm pageant The Larger.

Ewing Hall Bond

Sunday Schedule Fragments

The readable items list morning church observations and attendance at services with times and locations including a college auditorium. The notes mention local church schools and a city area event with undefined times. The fragmentary OCR lacks clear dates, names, or organizations.

Addressark City College Auditorium

unclear old medical advertisement text

An unreadable fragment describes a liniment or salve for stiff swollen or painful joints. It mentions rubbing into the skin to reach ligaments and relieve inflammation and swelling. The legibility limits identifying product name or origin.

Bird lovers in Barnesville gather after unusual event

In Barnesville Ohio on April 17 bird enthusiasts gathered as locals discuss unusual activity involving birds and a mysterious incident. No further details are clear in the fragment.

Barnesville Ohio

Millfield Woman Visits Relatives in Athens

Chauncey Mra. Alpha Wemmer of Millfield is spending a few days visiting relatives and friends in Athens.

Mra. Alpha Wemmer Millfield Athens

Fishing Party Heads for Coolville Trip

Walter Boling, Clarence Leffier, Eugene Morgan and Trodger Boling left yesterday for Coolville to spend a few days on a fishing excursion.

Walter Boling Clarence Leffier Eugene Morgan Trodger Boling Coolville

Loyal Women’s Bible Class Meeting At Church of Christ

Mrs Ferrel hosted the Loyal Women’s Bible class with Mrs Brookins presiding in the president’s absence. Mrs Gardner led the program assisted by Mrs Nye. Guests Mrs Helsel and Mrs Mingman from Athens attended, with refreshments served by the hostess and her daughter Mrs Parry.

F. Ferrel Loyal Women’s Bible Church of Christ Brookins Blanche Gardner Harvey Nye Ray Parry Neal Helsel E. W. Mingman Athens

Pythian Sisters Rehearsal for Old Maids Club Play

Members of the Jythian Sisters judge who take part in the play will meet Friday evening for rehearsal. The Old Maids Club play, shown recently, will be repeated Monday evening at the Globe Theatre in Chauncey.

Pythian Sisters J’ythien Sisters Old Maids’ Club Globe Theatre Chauncey

Sam Altman Returns Home After Surgery Visit

Sam Altman of tis city recently visited his parents in Newark New Jersey and underwent a surgical operation. He has recovered enough to return to Chauncey.

Sam Altman Tis City Newark New Jersey Chauncey

Hines Spends Two Days in Charleston West Virginia

W. D. Hines of this city has spent the past two days in Charleston West Virginia.

W. D. Hines Charleston W. Va

Sunday School Music Program Planned by Church Leader

Paul Fiske, superintendent of the Sunday school of the Church of Christ, has planned a short program of music in connection with the Bible school session next Sunday morning. Everybody is cordially invited and a good attendance is expected.

Paul Fiske Church of Christ

Patient Millard Quincy undergoes appendectomy

Millard Quincy of Pratts Works underwent an appendectomy at Sheltering Arms hospital on Wednesday. Agnes Root, nurse at the hospital, was called to Albany on a professional visit Wednesday.

Millard Quincy Pratts ‘Ork Sheltering Arms Hospital Agnes Root Nurge Albany

Local residents attend visiting officials event in Celume hus

Mrs Emmons Mage of Celume hus hosts visiting officials as Mr and Mrs Brow join standing attendees for a Primble power event. The scene features Mrs Chariester among the participants.

Chauncey Orchestra Holds Farewell Practice at Courtney Home

The Chauncey orchestra met at the Courtney residence on High Street for practice Wednesday evening. A farewell party honored member Guy Osborne who leaves for Columbus. The group includes Mrs. Garietine Courtney and Geo. B. Courtney among others.

Chauncey G. B. Courtney High Streat Guy Osborne Columbus Garietine Courtney Geo Courtney Plekles

Fisherman Returns From Trip With 14 Pound Catch

A fisherman named Joe Davis reported returning from a trip near the Athens dam with a total catch of 14 pounds. The largest individual fish weighed 6% pounds.

Joe Davis Big City Athens Dam

Birthday Party At High Street For Mary Ferrer

Mary Ferrer entertained a group of boys and girls at her High Street home for her birthday anniversary. The afternoon featured games and merrymaking followed by refreshments. Mary received several gifts and guests reported a very pleasant time.

Mary Ferrer Gir High Street Mary

Mrs Dew Mourne Visits Near Athens With Family

Mrs. Marie Dew Mourne and her little son Glennis from near Athens traveled to Chauncey this week to visit Mr. and Mrs. Nile Dow and other relatives and friends.

Marie Dew Mourne Glennis Athens Chauncey Nile Dow

William Myers Hosts Visiting Relatives in Indiana

William Myers hosts a few visiting relatives in Vincennes and nearby Bicknell Indiana, enjoying time with family during an extended stay.

William Myers Vincennes Bicknell, Ind

Store moved to new lot after sale

Milo Stalder and a crew moved the C. H. Howard store to a lot near Ted Howard’s home. The former site was sold recently by C. H. Howard to Saul Wilson.

Milo Stalder C. H. Howard Ted Howard Mr. Howard Saul Wilson

Mrs Leffler and son visit Grimes family from West Virginia

Mrs. William Leffler and her son Victor arrived yesterday from Benwood West Virginia for a visit with Mr and Mrs Garfield Grimes and their daughter Ella of this city.

William Leffler Victor Benwood W. Va Garfield Grimes Ella

Widow to Receive 3800 in Railroad Worker Death

Anna Barstow of Nelsonville is awarded 3800 by probate court after the death of her husband John R. Barstow, a conductor for Hocking Valley Railroad. Barstow died January 23 in Nelsonville yards when a brake wheel detached from a moving car and hurled him onto the tracks.

Anna Barstow Nelsonville John R. Barstow Hocking Valley Railroad Company Barstow

England waits for U S reply on Dawes plan notes

London reports Premier Rameay MacDonald is disappointed by Washington’s inaction after releasing Britain’s view on the Dawes reparations plan. Observers say the U S seeks France’s stance before formal response, with France and Belgium likely to align due to Ruhr occupation.

London Rameay MacDonald United States Washington Great Britain France Belgium Ruhr

Athens County Receives Lottery Bus Fund Payment

A state check for 586,722 is received by the Athens county auditor as the county share of the motor bus transportation fund. The distribution breakdown allocates 364.86 to Athens County, 14.97 to Athens city, 21.82 to Neilsonville, 19.88 to Chauncey, 30.81 to Glouster, 52.81 to Trimble, 32.81 to Jacksonville, 48 to Coolville, 6.51 to Buchtel, and 1.27 to Albany.

Athens County Athens City Neilsonville Chauncey Gloyster Trimble Jacksonville Coolville Buchtel Albany

Two Suspects Held in Ohio Rubber Plant Hold-Up

Detroit police arrest two men suspected of complicity in an $18,600 hold-up at the American Hard Rubber plant in Akron Ohio. Police say the suspects carried firearms and $5,000 when captured.

Detroit Mich Akron Ohio

Lady Astor Labels Guests With Name And Interest

Lady Astor hosts gatherings labeled with guest names and their main interest or business. She notes many attendees have not met before and assigns badges to facilitate introductions and networking.

Lady Astor London

New Treatment for Varicose or Swollen Veins

Sufferers are urged to use a two ounce bottle of Emerald Oil full strength from pharmacies to reduce swelling. Physicians report hospital use and note the oil is highly concentrated so a small amount lasts long. Apply twice daily with a soft brush until swelling returns to normal.

Gerald Ol

Births versus deaths in Athens county in March

In Athens county the March report shows 125 births and 65 deaths with one set of twins. Among deaths 12 occurred at birth, 117 survive, 63 males and 32 females. Mumps led contagious diseases with 14 cases. total contagious diseases were 60. Pneumonia caused most deaths with nine. prematurity and other causes noted.

Athens le Athens County Board of Health

County farm bureaus hire service managers for marketing

Seven Ohio counties Wood Delaware Heary Columbiana Fairfield Stark and Brown appoint service managers to head cooperative marketing and purchasing efforts for farmers. Two additional counties have approved the plan but not yet in effect.

Ohio County Wood Delaware Heary Columbiana Fairfield Stark Brown

Athens Printry Named in Suit for 389 Dollars

The Athens Printing company has been named defendant in a suit by Whitaker Paper company of Cincinnati. The plaintiff seeks a judgment of 389 dollars with interest from December 8, 1922, for paper furnished the printery. A man is known by the money he keeps.

Athens Printing Company Whitaker Paper Company Cincinnati

Embroidered Voile and Organdy Pattern for Young Girls

A sewing pattern offers a pleasing model in embroidered voile and organza choices with silk gingham and crepe options. Bertha trimming may be omitted and closing may be at center back or shoulder. sizes 6 to 12 years with yardage details and a pattern price offered on receipt of stamps.

Broadcast communion by radio from Manhattan church

In New York on April 17 microphones were installed at West End Presbyterian to air an entire Good Friday service for remote listeners. Station WJZ will broadcast the event with organ music during the bread and wine rite and callers are advised to use wine or grape juice and ordinary bread at home.

New York West End Presbyterian Church Ion Keigwin WJZ Radio Corporation of America

Pneumatic and motorcycle tires shipped to Calcutta in 1923

In 1923 Calcutta imported about 126000 pneumatic and solid tires and used roughly 1500 motorcycle tires in the city last year.

Calcutta India

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Rtal Shree G. Sherwood Eddy Sandsy LODGE Knights of Pythies Meigs Vinton Hocking Gallia Castle Hall T. B. Roush L. J. Mercer Ed Minister Cheurcey W. H. Haddox Carbondale William Pythianiam England Dawes Max Friedlander Harry Friedlander Stork Death Angel Carter Gray Worms Ben Athens Printery Messenger Leoden Neme Communion Thru Air Manhattan Saee Goodriday Indian Tires
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