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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1927

Page

3

Miracles Central Topic At Athens Presbytery Meet

The spring session of Athens presbytery opened at Nelsonville Presbyterian church with Rev. Alvin N. Crowe elected moderator. Dr. E. B. Townsend urged belief in miracles, contrasting pantheism with Christian faith. New ministers joined, funds approved for vacation Bible schools, and national missions leader Dr. W. R. King spoke on Americas role in Christ’s work.

Nelsonville Alvin N. Crowe McConnelsville Athens Dr. Townsend Jesus God Townsend Christ Walter Jones Pomeroy Presbytery C. R Douglass Logan Church West Robert C. Johnson West Virginia New Matamoras W. L. Martin Irene McDowell Deanville Hocking Valley Cr. C. Sharp Charles Bowen Logan Beach Grove Marietta Methodist Church Lloyd Evans Nelsonville Church E. B. Townsend John Gienn Gallipolis G. C W. R. King New York City Board of National Missions Dr. King National Board America Woman's Missionary Society of Athens Presbytery Edwin B. Townsend Howard Bay Beverly Miss Weeks Frank W Bible Chicago The Foreign Missions Board

Marmola Prescription Tablets Claim Fat Loss Method

An advertisement promotes Marmola Prescription Tablets as a weight loss solution by addressing a supposed gland control of nutrition. It claims no special exercise or diet is needed and urges four tablets daily with a pamphlet explaining results. Boxes are sold by druggists for $1 each.

Phillips Milk of Magnesia Promises Instant Digestive Relief

Promote Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a remedy for sour or acid stomach and indigestion with claims of rapid relief. The ad cites 50 years of physician prescription, claims superior acid neutralizing power to bicarbonate and notes the product is a registered trademark by The Charles H. Phillips Chemical Co. and its predecessor.

Phillips U. S Charles H. Phillips Chemical Co Charles H. Phillips

Judge to Speak at Carbon Hill High Graduation

Judge Harley M. Whitcraft of Logan will address Carbon Hill high school graduates at the annual commencement in Nelsonville. The program includes music by the orchestra and glee club, salutatory by Kay Blosser, class history and oration by Lillian Johnson, Edith Syx prophecy, Josephine Gears will, and valedictory by Catherine Lowes with diplomas presented by Mr. Coleman. Reverend O J How earth will give the benediction.

Nelsonville Harley M. Whitcraft Logan Carbon Hill High School Omnes Mr. Dixon Glee Club Kay Blosser Lucile Johnson Lillian Johnson Edith Syx Josephine Gears Rudolph Blosser Martha Johnson Catherine Lowes Mr. Coleman O. J. Howearth

Elsie Smith 40 Dies at Home in Jobs Ohio

Nelsonville April 19 Miss Elsie Smith 40 died at her home at Jobs Ohio Monday Funeral services set for Jobs church Wednesday at 1 PM Burial at Murray City She leaves mother one sister and three brothers.

Nelsonville Elsie Smith Jobs Ohio Murray City

Obituary Notice for Local Resident with Family Survivors

Thirteen years ago she moved in with her son Robert Williams. Her health has failed for months. A United Brethren member, she leaves three sons John Williams of West Virginia Robert Nelsonville Henry Uhrichsville and daughter Mrs King of this city. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Robert Williams United Brethren John Williams West Virginia Robert Nelsonville Henry Uhrichsville King

Health officials inspect East school pupils

Nelsonville officials led by Dr. W. H. Hyde and nurse Ethel Walker visited the East school Monday and examined 380 pupils. Ten pupils were found with measles and one with mumps. affected students were sent home for isolation.

Nelsonville W. H. Hyde Ethel Walker

Birge Funeral Postponed in Floodwood

Funeral services for Edward Birge of Floodwood were delayed to Wednesday at 3 30 p m awaiting a brother's arrival. Services will be at the late residence near Floodwood.

Nelsonville Edward Birge Floodwood

Display Flags Requested by Nelsonville Citizens

Nelsonville residents urged to display flags on homes and public buildings in a citywide observance announced April 19. Officials cited national remembrance and community unity as reasons for participation.

Nelsonville

Thousands Have Hepatic Torpidity And Don’t Know It

A health ad urges readers to treat hepatic torpidity with Klax-Ko tablets from Cline's Pharmacy Co. and others. It lists symptoms like dizziness headaches shortness of breath stomach gas and right side pain. The ad promises a refund if no benefit within a week and claims many have benefited.

Ular Cline’s Pharmacy Co

Murdy and McNally Return From Visit to McGovern

Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Murdy of Jasonville Indiana and Mrs. J B McNally of Columbus have returned home after visiting Mrs Harry McGovern.

Edward J. Murdy Jasonville Indiana J. 8. McNally Columbus Harry McGovern

Sadie Williams Dies At Home In Nelsonville

Mrs Sadie Williams 76 died this morning at 8 oclock at the home of her daughter Dollie King 435 Poplar Street Nelsonville after eighteen years in the city and forty years nearby Her husband had died earlier in life.

Nelsonville Sadie Williams Dollie King Poplar Street Wiliams

Pythian Sisters to Display Flag at District Convention

The Pythian Sisters will display the American flag Thursday April 21 during the district convention meeting here that day.

Pythian Sisters Pythian Sister

National Music Week Observed at Sonville High

Sonville High announces National Music Week from May 1 to 6 with organized exercises. C. E. Scott will install a radio in the main auditorium for the week. Further program details will be released later.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School C. E. Scott

Rotary leaders attend Marietta district conference

Nelsonville Rotary president W F H Parks G R Robinson and Walter Wolf attended the Marietta district conference yesterday. Parks and Robinson returned last night while Wolf will serve as delegate for the rest of the season.

Nelsonville W. F H. Parks

Alumni banQuet toast master in Vinton hosts event

Orland MecLaulgin serves as toast master at the annual alumni banquet in Vinton tonight. William Nethery from Charleston, West Virginia, is visiting for a few days, while his wife, guest of her parents Mr and Mrs Adam Scheeler, has been there several days and will ac-

Orland MecLauglin Vinton William Nethery Charleston W. Va Adam Scheeler

Notable weekend visits across Nelsonville area

A string of guests visited local families over the weekend. The Paxtons and Smiths from Zanesville and Bicknell were hosted by the Tigners near Nelsonville. Edgar of Columbus visited Mrs. W B Edgar and grandma Mrs. Seibert. Gertrude Jacobs of Lancaster and Floyd Westenbarger stayed with the Jacobs in Nelsonville Route 3.

Earl Paxton Lillian Tigner Dan Smith Zanesville Fred Messer Milton Messel Bicknell Indiana W. C. Tigner Nelsonville Chester Edgar Columbus Westenbarger Lancaster Miss Jacobs William Jacobs Gertrude Clinton Hick James Grant Fanny Shields Mary Catherine Mary Shipley Eva Jane William Hick

Mrs J C Roberts and Family Visiting Port Washington

Mrs J C Roberts and her daughter Mary Elizabeth and son Port Washington Wisconsin are guests of Mrs Harry McGevern.

J. C. Roberts Mary Elizabeth Port Washington Bk, WI Harry McGevern

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