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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1924

Page

3

Easter Cantata Dazzles Nelsonville at First Methodist

The Easter cantata at First Methodist drew enraptured audiences in Nelsonville as 24 voices filled the huge auditorium. Guests from Athens Logan New Galerie Columbus helped the performance praised for balance and spirit with 550 Sunday school attendees and a $200 collection.

First Methodist Church Nelsonville Balleluia Athens Logan New Galerie Columbus H . Bobo Ralph Parks Tiffin Miss Young G. W. Pierce Methodist Church

Hartley misidentified. Oscar Hartley named in arrest case

A correction clarifies the arrestee is Oscar Hartley, not Isaac Hartley. Isaac Hartley is reported to be in Zanesville Ohio.

Isaac Hartley Oscar Hartley Zanesville Ohio

Mrs McCune Hosts Bridge Party in Madison

For the pleasure of Mrs Fred Edington of Madison West Virginia Mrs Earl McCune entertained a number of friends last evening at bridge Four tables were used in the play The high score went to Miss Isa Bell McCann while Mrs Edith Stiers drew low

Fred Edington Madison W. Va Earl McCune Bridge Isabell McCann Edith Stiers

Bliss College Student Anna Russell Weekend Visit

Miss Anna Russell of Bliss Business College spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Russell on Myers Street.

Anna Russell Bliss Business College Columns Mrs Thomas Russell Myers Street

Funeral for Charles Vore Wednesday Afternoon

Funeral services for Charles Vore will be held at his late residence tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. George E. Tifft will conduct the service.

Easter Sunday Sun Day School Draws Large Attendance

The largest attendance of the year attended the M. KE. Sun day school on Easter morning. A large male Bible class received carnations as the offering neared 200, though not as high as last year. A warm welcome awaits newcomers at this Sunday school.

M. KE

Married at Parsonage In Nelsonville Couple Wed

This morning at the M. F. parsonage Mr. Edward Birtcher and Miss Anna Chapman of Nelsonville were married by Rev George S. Tifft. The couple will reside in Columbus where Mr. Birtcher has a job. Best wishes go with them.

M. F Edward Birtcher Anna Chapman Nelsonville George S. Tifft Birtcher Columbus

Ground broken for new American Legion building

Ground was broken on the new American Legion building on Monday as excavation for concrete footers began to support the structure.

American Legion

Busy day for Nelsonville fire department report

Four runs by the Nelsonville fire department occurred between daylight and dark. The Stanley residence on Fairview suffered about 1200 in loss. Alfred Richardson, moving the old Freed property on Myers street for a shoe factory, saw serious fire and water damage. James Speelman residence in Bone Hollow had roof fire minimal damage. An 8:30 p.m. call to the American Legion addressed a large rubbish fire fanned by high winds.

Nelsonville

Disturbing the Peace Charge Settled With Mayor’s Fine

Jack Hoover pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and was fined $10 plus costs by Mayor Lax. The incident involved a midnight serenade disrupted by Patrolman Mc Laughlin. Hoover reportedly fled during the ensuing excitement about a week ago.

Jack Hoover Lax Hoover McLaughlin

Birthday Surprise Party Honors Miss Pearl Pedigo

A surprise party was held at the home of Miss Pearl Pedigo on Friday evening April 18 honoring her birthday. Games and contests were enjoyed. Lunch was served to Don Smith Austin Coope Lucille Smith Opal Coakley Grace Keplar John Wilbur Barrows Cecil Keplar Kenneth Ceope Mary Elizabeth Ceope Mercedes Keeton Esther Laff and others.

Pearl Pedigo Don Smith Austin Coope Lucille Smith Opal Coakley Grace Keplar John Wilbur Barrows Cecil Keplar Kenneth Ceope Mary Elizabeth Ceope Mercedes Keeton Esther Laff

Sunday Guests At Mrs. Ernie Cook Home

Ida McNamee Relph Laff Ruth Mills Edward Mills Vivian Hough Louise Caldwell Marguerite Cook and the hostess Mr and Mrs John Glenn and son Paul and Mrs Frank Riley and children were the Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Ernie Cook.

Ida McNamee Relph Laff Ruth and Edward Mills Vivian Hough Louise Caldwell Marguerite Cook John Glenn Paul Frank Riley Ernie Cook

Glouster Brick Plant Progresses on Trolley Road

Mrs Emmett Uridee of Glouster was taken to Sheltering Arms hospital Athens for an operation. A Friendship Circle meeting featuring a musical program is set for Thursday at the Methodist church. The Glouster brick plant of The Hisy vania Coal Company began work on brick for Trimble township section of the Glouster Corning road paving project this summer. Over a million bricks will be used keeping the plant operating about five weeks.

Emmett Uridee Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Meeting of the Friendship Circle Methodist Church Glouster Glouster Brick Plant Hisyvania Coal Company Trimble Township Glouster- Corning Road

A. A. Allén Heads to Columbus for Summer Carpenter Work

A. A. Allén traveled to Columbus on Monday with plans to find summer employment as a carpenter.

A. A. Allén Columbus

Mrs. D. P. Reese Returns from Cleveland Visit

Mrs. D. P. Reese returns from Cleveland after spending a couple of weeks with her son in law and daughter Arthur and Mrs. Coombs.

D. P. Reese Cleveland Arthur Coombs

Achauer Family Vacation At Lakeside Park Cottage

Mr and Mrs Achauer and their young son Charles spent Sunday at the Achauer cottage in Lakeside Park enjoying a family outing and quiet leisure by the shores.

Achauer Marl Faires Charles Lakeside Park

Visit of Lt Fred C. C. Thomas to relatives in Ohio and PA

Lieutenant Fred C. C. Thomas of Fort Huachuca Arizona arrived Monday for a visit with his mother Mrs Alice Thomas and other relatives in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Fred CC. Thomas Fort Huachua Arizona Alice Thomas Ohio Pennsylvania

Drury Attends Columbus Meeting of State Board of Pharmacy

W. R. Drury is in Columbus tending a meeting of the State Board of Pharmacy and the board is expected to be in session for about three days.

W. R. Drury Columbus State Board of Pharmacy

Fire in Field Near Trimble Triggers Auto Rush

A brush and wood lot fire southwest of Trimble on Monday night caused many autos to speed toward Trimble as flames lit the sky. The blaze, visible from hills, burned intensely for a period but the overall damage remained small.

Trimble

Miss Mabel Lefiever and Emma Anderson Return to Columbus

Miss Mabel Lefiever and Emma Anderson arrived back in Columbus on Monday after spending several days at their home in the city.

Mabel Lefiever Emma Anderson Columbus

Mrs Ruth McDonald Visits Father Dr LeFever in Columbus

Mrs Ruth McDonald of Columbus visited her father Dr J LeFever for several days last week.

Ruth McDonald Columbus Dr. J. LeFever

Two Bodies Found in Ruins of Burned Residence

Houston Texas April 23 Two unidentified persons were dying and the body of another is believed in the ruins of a fire that destroyed a frame house here early today A woman's body in prayer was found after the fire was extinguished A man's body was found near the front door when firemen entered the house.

Houston Texas

Capital Bride Weds in Washington D C Union

Eleanor Begg daughter of Representative James T Begg of Ohio married Ward Harreld son of Senator John Harreld of Oklahoma in the capital city. The ceremony linked two political families as news from the capital.

Cupid Washington Eleanor Begg Ward Harreld James T. Begg Ohio John Harreld Oklahoma

Ath En Presbyterians Hold Annual Meeting in Strong Attendance

The Ath ens Presbyterian church held its annual meeting with record attendance. Reports showed solid work across departments and balanced treasuries. The year saw 6354 spent on local work and 3607 given to missions. New and reappointed officers and superintendents were announced. A picnic dinner closed the gathering.

Athens Presbyterian Church H. G. Ong George McLaughlin A. O., Sloane Frank Dilley Vernon Vickers Harry Blackstone John Jagers Dean T. C. McCracken J. P. Porter Evans Addicott Charles Henry Dilley O. E. McClure H. T. Wise Bible School Quartette Women's Missionary Society Friendly Society W. H. Cooper

ELYRIA Board of Trade names officers in inaugural vote

The newly organized Board of Trade selects Cc. W. Phillips, druggist, as president with T. L. Moise and J. B. Johnson as first and second vice presidents. A secretary at 5000 dollars a year will soon be chosen.

Elyria Board of Trade Cc. W. Phillips T. L. Moise J. B. Johnson

Duse to be buried near Venice in Asolo churchyard

In Italy the death wish of Mme Eleanora Duse will be respected and her body laid to rest in a small cemetery behind an old stone church at Asolo near Venice. In Michigan Johan Hammeon 57 and his daughter Iya 10 perished today in a blaze that gutted their home. the father was found in the kitchen doorway where the fire began.

Venice Pittsburg Mme Eleanora Duse Asolo Adiuan Mich Johan Hammeon Iya

Major Robbins praises TANLAC after health turnaround

Major W. W. Robbins of Indianapolis says three years ago he suffered a nervous breakdown and severe stomach derangements. After five weeks of TANAC treatment his appetite improved, weight increased, and energy returned, with friends noting his healthy appearance. He calls TANLAC the best tonic and system builder he has found.

W. W. Robbins Indianapolis Ind North Illinois St

National River Project Funds Published for Ohio River Dams

The War Department announced an allotment of 2,000,600 dollars for spring construction on the Ohio River locks and dams from Pee Dee to Cairo. The report notes the plan covers a stretch from Five, Kentucky, to the river mouth at Cairo, Illinois.

Washington Ohi River Fieve Cairo War Department

Impeachment Charges Brought Against U S District Judge Baker

The House of Representatives announced charges of impeachment against U S District Judge EK Baker of the District of Wrath ta. The action signals formal proceedings moving forward in a high profile case.

Washington Peachment House of Represet U. S EK. Baker

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