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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1924
Page
8
Readers misidentified Frances Robertson in a two photo layout, with one image showing her wearing a boyish bob and the other in feminine attire. The caption clarifies the subject, noting the gender presentation varies by hairstyle.
Columbus Ohio April 18 Police search for three white men who held up a Standard Oil station late Thursday. They forced J M Riffel company inspector and P J O Neal attendant into a room while they rifled the register and escaped in an automobile with 78 dollars.
Senate hearings revealed Col William Procter denied any Wood deal to secure interior secretary post for an oil-friendly nominee. Telegraph operators L W Dixon and John B Alcorn testified about coded messages linking Chicago talks to Senator Penrose and Harding nomination timelines.
Four Athens County youths have been accepted to attend the citizens' military training camp at Camp Knox Kentucky for one month starting July 2. The volunteers are A Brewer Trimble Earl Jewel Ellsworth Reigle and Burde F Vorhees all from Nelsonville.
A dinner party hosted by Misses Dorothy and Ferris in High Street marked the engagement of Hart Webb of this city to Jen Newman of Athens. The event followed a social evening with eleven place settings and formal toasts. New arrivals include the birth of a daughter to Jr. and Mrs. John Vaville in West Converse Street on Wednesday and a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Lester in Mill on the same day.
An all day quilting session hosted by the Ladies Aid of the M. P. F. at the home of Mrs. Robert Hixson on Zils Avenue. Members will gather for sewing, fellowship, and upcoming project planning.
Daughter Galena of Millfield and Mr Forest Allen visited Buchtel yesterday as guests of Mr and Mrs Arthur Locke alongside Misa Gerald ine Phillips of this city.
Virginia the daughter of Mr and Mrs A R Gillett is reported quite ill at their Chauncey home after visiting relatives in Bucyrus. The family traveled from Bucyrus to Chauncey when the illness began.
Mrs Emmons Mace spends today at the country home of her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs George Wilson and cousins Mr and Mrs Carl Shafer near Chauncey.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Ferril of Sugar Creek recently visited Chauncey as guests of the farmers parents Mr and Mrs J O Ferril who live on High street.
Miss Hazel Linscott of Athens spent the week in Chauncey visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Linscott who live on Mill Street.
Mrs. T. R. Hamilton spent yesterday in Gicuster as a guest of her sister Mrs. H. F. Kittle and family.
Mr. M. J. Gardner of this city went to Springfield this week after being summoned by the death of a relative.
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl McAtee, once ill, is reported better. L. L. Sweazy, the father of Mrs. McAtee, who had been quite ill, is now greatly improved.
Earl McAtee of Chauncey is in Murray City where he has employment.
Melvin Sweazy of Chauncey son of Mr and Mrs L L Sweazy suffered a leg injury while employed at Philo Ohio requiring an X ray examination to assess damage.
Mrs. Thomas has been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Richard Dowler of this city and also visited in Columbus this week.
Mrs. Floyd Hightland, previously ill with pneumonia, is reported to be greatly improved, reflecting a positive turn in her health status.
Mr and Mrs E W Bingman and daughter Thelma of Athens were guests of Mr and Mrs Guy Brokins on Wednesday.
George Strausbaugh is in Logan for work. He holds an employment position there and is present in the city for job duties.
Miss Mildred Sands travels to Athens as a Chauncey Church of Christ delegate for a weekend young peoples convention in the city.
Myers Levine of Cleveland visits his aunt Mrs. Isaac Wilson and family in iChauncey during a family gathering.
Leaders in the medical profession nationwide were invited by Director Hines of the Veterans Bureau to serve as consultants as a first step toward building a dedicated medical corps. Among those named are Dr. W. J. Mayo and Dr. Charles Mayo of Rochester, Minnesota, and Dr. Simeon Flexner.
Frederick Brown minister leads Easter services with Sunday school at 9 15 morning worship at 10 15 and 7 30 p m A Easter program to be rendered at Factory church and Clarks Chapel at 2 30 p m A special offering will be collected in these services with envelopes provided A third quarterly conference meets at Central Avenue church Monday at 7 30 p m all church officers requested to attend and bring department reports
First Baptist Church at Lancaster and Carpenter plans 9 30 Bible School 10 30 Easter message The Power of His Resurrection with Miss Joy Cutler solos and hymns He is Risen Thine is the Greatness and All Hail the Power of Jesus Name Evening worship B Y P A Sherwood Eddy guest at College auditorium Midweek Life of The Master service Wednesday 7 30 P M 6 30 Saturday April 19 B Y P U Banquet Windsor Tea Room Prof H T Houf Rio Grande College guest of honor
The Church of the Good Shepherd on State and Carpenter Streets holds Easter Day services led by Rev. Brinley Abbott. Choral Eucharist and an address begin at 10:30 A M with the sermon titled The Day that Changed the World.
The notice lists a Bible class at 9 15 A M and preaching at 10 15 by George Butterfield of Shawnee followed by an evening service at 7 15 P M.
Rev N O Stucky presides with Sunday School at 9 A M and preaching at 10 A M. Communion service follows. Evening praise at 6 30 to 7 P M with another preaching service at 7 P M. Cottage prayer meeting tonight at Robert Jackson's on First Street hill.
Daniel McGurk leads the First Methodist Church with Prof. C C Robinson as music director and Prof A R Kresge as organist. Sunday school begins at 9 15 with morning worship at 10 30 and an Easter cantata The Risen King by Schnecker at 7 45. G Sherwood Eddy addresses a union of Young People at Ewing Auditorium 6 15. Members are urged to present themselves for reception at the morning service.
The Christian Science Society invites attendance at Sunday service at 7:45 P M with the Doctrine of Atonement and Hebrews 9 24 as golden text. Sunday school begins at 9 30 A M Wednesday meeting at 7 30 P M reading room open Tue Thu and Sat 2 00 to 4 00 P M.
The Christian Church at W State and Congress Sts invites 9:15 Bible school and 10:30 morning worship. Athens Commandery No. 15 Knights Templar will be guests. Dr Sherwood Eddy speaks at Ewing Hall at 6:14 leaving no Senior C E. meeting. Choir presents an Easter Cantata at 7:30.
O L Stricker pastor leads Sabbath School at 9:00 with 10:30 and 7:00 services. Sermon titled Christ the Life Giver. Prayer meeting Thursday evening. Pastor to preach at Circle Hill 2:30 P M and West Jacksonville 7:00 P M as revival continues with interest.
Floyd Gale leads prayer and praise tonight at 7 39. Sunday school starts at 9 A M and morning service at 10 A M with E W Kenney on The Resurrection. An Easter program of songs recitations and exercises will be performed by the choir and children at 7 30 P M.
Abbott Y Wilcox will deliver a morning sermon titled The Message of Easter. At 7:45 p.m. a special musical program by the organist and quartet will accompany liturgical and devotional features, designed for the congregation, with all welcome to attend. the text ends with the young people hearing Shere.
Harley C. Fletcher leads Bible School at 9 with Lloyd Bohn as superintendent. Worship at 10 15 features The Place Where He Lay and The Empty Tomb. Evening evangelistic service at 7 30 on Where is Christ Now and What is He Doing. Midweek practices and classes held. prayer and Bible study Thursday at 7 30. Worship with us.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 by Mrs Lulu Roberts. Prayer meeting Tuesday night at 8 00. Cottage prayer meeting Friday night at 8 00.
Howard E. Warner ministries at Albany Methodist E p Church with Sabbath School at 9 A M E H Lasch superintendent morning worship at 1015 with Mrs O D Dailey as organist special Easter music and solo by Mrs Eldon Dailey sermon topic The Continuity of Life Epworth League at 645 P M Saturday all day Ladies Aid Easter Bazaar in Henry Reeder s office
Washington April 18 Thomas S Lane, dismissed as legal adviser to the army air service for testifying on aircraft scandals before the Wheeler Brookhart committee, is reinstated by Secretary of War Weeks. Weeks acted on a Patterson inspector general report that Lane was fired without a hearing.
A two story frame Delander Hotel in Marion was burned early today with fire crews from Marion and Kenton rushing to the scene. The blaze threatened the business district and caused an estimated loss of 15000 dollars. The origin of the fire is listed as unknown.
In Cordova Alaska on April 18 the three United States army round the world squadron planes delayed their Dutch Harbor hop from Chignik due to a snow storm. Major Frederick L. Martin awaits repairs and the arrival of a new engine at Kanatak before flying to Dutch Harbor.
Eight year old Helen Boyatt was killed when struck by an automobile in Youngstown on April 18. Nine year old Rocco Montoro remained in serious condition and may die. The children were on their way to school.
Brokers offices and city schools closed for Good Friday in Columbus. Suburban businesses suspended operations. Churches in the city hold observances as part of the day’s solemn events.
Additional licenses issued include Elmer Dotson, 34, miner of Canaanville, to Dale Clark, 34, of Guysville. Also Charlies Alfoldi, 23, miner of Millfield, wed Sarah Kotyun, 19, of Sugar Creek.
The saying highlights how domestic expenses can wear down a husband as mounting bills strain relations and finances in a traditional household.
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