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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1924

Page

3

Born to Mr and Mrs Joan Fellion Lowell Burnelle

A newborn girl Lowell Burnelle arrived April 15 weighing eight pounds. She will represent Phi Delts at the state meeting in Delaware. The Christian church hosts a profitable series with sermons “What Will I Do with Jesus” and concludes with both morning and evening services in the large auditorium. Sunrise prayer at 5 30 A M. The Risen Life and The Great White Throne are the morning and evening topics.

Lowell Burnelle Delaware The Phi Delts Jesus J. Howearth Christian Church Bible School

Hyperion Club to Host Hyde Luncheon Meeting

The Hyperion club will entertain the ladies on Saturday afternoon. Dean Voigt of Ohio University will address the ladies at this meeting.

Hyperion Club J. M. Hyde Dean Voigt Ohio University

Bake Sale Held by Miss Nixon's Class at Wilson's

Miss Nixon's class of the Methodist school will hold a bake sale at Wilson's grocery store tomorrow Saturday starting at 7 p.m. Proceeds go to class activities and school projects.

Nixon Methodist School Wilson's

Easter Cantata and Activities at Sunday School

No morning service Sunday. At 7:30, the choir with Logan male quartet will present a sacred Easter cantata directed by Mrs. Edi C. Cooley. Mary Elizabeth Kessinger will lead the intermediate Endeavor at 6 o'clock.

Logan Edi C. Cooley Mary Elizabeth Kessinger

Circle of Ruth to Host Annual Sunrise Prayer Service

The Circle of Ruth at the Presbyterian church will hold a 6 a.m. sunrise prayer service next Sunday, followed by breakfast at 7 a.m. The event was a success last year and becomes an annual feature.

Circle of Ruth The Presbyterian Church

Delegates to Lead Wednesday Prayer Service at Presbyterian

Delegates from the Athens Presbyterian spring meeting will lead next Wednesday evenings service at the Everly church. Reports from the meetings will be presented during the mid week prayer gathering.

Presbyterian Church Athens Presbyterian Everly

Funeral services for Mrs Frenda Sivans Jones

Funeral services for Mrs Frenda Sivans Jones of Detroit were held this afternoon at her father's residence on West Washington street. Rev O J Howearth conducted the service. Burial will be delayed until completion of the Nelsonville mausoleum.

Frenda Sivans Jones Detroit West Washington Street O. J. Howearth Nelsonville Mausoleum

El-Karnak Grotto Holds Spring Ceremonial at Stuart’s Opera House

A 25 candidate class witnessed the El-Karnak Grotto spring ceremonial at Stuart’s Opera House. The event opened with a 5:30 street parade led by Amron Grotto band of Zanesville, followed by a large drill team and chorus from Activa Grotto of Columbus. A Methodist church banquet featured Harriett Wilson solos and chorus. Scott Krause of Columbus inspected the ceremony for the Grand Monarch. Amron Grotto band concluded with a concert. El-Karnak Grotto, formed 3.5 years ago, now has 466 members across southeastern Ohio with plans for a country club opening and entertainments.

El-Karnak Grotto Stuarts Opera House Amron Grotto Band Zanesville Locat Grotto Activa Grotto Columbus Methodist Church Harriett Wilson Scott Krause Amron Grotto Ohio

Central garage reports two slight auto accidents

The Central garage logs two minor crashes. A Miller Butts delivery truck caught fire Wednesday afternoon but was put out with little damage. A Chevrolet sedan owned by John Rittmeyer overturned on Mason City hill. occupants escaped unharmed and the car suffered no damage.

Central Garage Miller Butts John Rittemeyer Mason City Hill

Pilgrim Holiness Church Plans Easter Services

Sunday School at 9 30 A M Morning worship and sermon at 10 30 A M Love feast at 2 39 P M Evening services at 7 00 P M Special Easter services planned with song in keeping with the event Subject of the evening sermon The Resurrection or with What Bodies Shall They Rise Tonight services move from cottage prayer meeting to church services

Pilgrim Holiness Church

Easter Cantata Highlight At First Methodist Church

Sunday School at 9 30 A M with Easter cantata at 10 30 described as among the finest in Ath ens County. Mrs Geo E Tifft to speak at 2 50 P M in a women only meeting on Womans Relation to Home and Society. Reception of members at 7 30 P M with Junior choir singing.

First Methodist George E .Tifft Athens County Geo. E .Tifft Nelsonville

Deaths-Funerals Beulah M. Clark 25 Amesville native

Beulah M. Clark of 67 East Mulberry street died Thursday evening after a year of poor health from influenza. A 1921 Ohio University alumna and former high school English and elocution teacher, she is survived by her parents William and Edmunda, sister Frances, and brother Ralph. Funeral at her residence Saturday at 2 pm conducted by Dr Daniel McGurk. interment at West Union Street Cemetery. She was born October 31, 1898 near Amesville and was a member of the Order of Eastern Star.

Beulah M. Clark William FE Edmunda Clark East Mulberry Street Miss Clark Daniel McGurk West Union Street Amesville Ohio University Order of Eastern Star Frances Ralph

Fee Seekers Will Lose Scalps in Columbus Cleanup

Ohio attorney general Crabbe continues a crackdown in Columbus on fee seekers, promising penalties for fraudulent charging practices. Officials warn victims to report abuses as investigations proceed.

Columbus Crabbe

AG letter narrows blame for lower court crimes to few officials

The Attorney General informs mayors and justices of the peace that only a small number of these officials are guilty of violations. The move aims to clean up the lower courts by targeting the actual offenders and clearing honest judges and court officers of suspicion.

Earthquake Frequency Often Surpasses Public Perception

General observation notes that earthquakes occur far more often than most people realize, suggesting a higher background level of seismic activity that affects daily life and risk awareness.

Rescue of Airmen After Forced Landing in Alaska Bay

Seaward Alaska April 18. Major Frederick L. Martin commander of the around the world flight and Mechanic Sergeant Harvey were rescued after forced landing in Portage Bay near Cape Igvak. Destroyers Hull and Corry to refuel spotted the radio message and rushed to the scene arriving at dawn. The airmen, hungry and cold, were brought aboard and fed before continuing their journey once repairs were arranged. The Seattle plane was leaking oil due to a crankcase leak causing engine overheating. Hull towed the Seattle to Kanatha for repairs.

Seward Alaska Frederick L. Mart'r Flaht Sergent Harvey Lanecy Portage Bay Corry Hull Bremerton Seattle Martin Cape Igvak Deacn Cape Igvak Kialavik Bay Portage Bay Harvey Engles Kanatha

Thaw Hopeful for Release Amid Legal Fight

Harry K Thaw, Pittsburg millionaire and Stanford White slayer, expresses hope for release from asylum life and control of his fortune. Evelyn Nesbit is quoted saying money can influence the trial outcome. The sanity plea trial resumes Monday after a four day recess. The item also notes a separate fiscal defense cost and Isle of Man fish sales.

Philadelphia Harry K .Thaw Pittsburg Stanford White Evelyn Nesbit Asylum Life Miss Nesbit Atlantic City

Merger Talks Underway For Great Auto Bodies

A joint committee will hold a meeting at the Deshter Hotel on April 29 to make preparations for the merger of Great Auto Bodies. The session aims to outline integration steps and coordinate the transition.

Great Auto Bodies Deshter Hotel

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