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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1927

Page

3

Twelve Bible Schools Planned for Hocking Valley This Summer

Nelsonville April 22 Plans for daily vacation Bible schools in the Hocking valley were decided at a conference led by Rev. John Sharpe Miss Clara Louise Smith Miss Trene McDowell and Rev. Lloyd Evans. A June 9 10 teachers conference at the Presbyterian church Nelsonville precedes a June 13 opening for five weeks with 9 to 11 30 morning sessions and afternoon playgrounds. Nine to twelve schools are planned including Deanville Old Floodwood New Floodwood Sugar Creek Happy Hollow Haydenville and Greendale with others to be decided.

Nelsonville Hocking Valley John Sharpe Clara Louise Smith Trene McDowell Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church, Nelsonville National Missions Board the Presbyterian Church Deanville Old Floodwood New Floodwood Sugar Creek Happy Hollow Haydenville Greendale Presbyterian Church Margaret Johnson Athens Irene McDowell

Funeral for Mrs Phoebe Williams Held in Nelsonville

Funeral services for Mrs Phoebe Williams were held Thursday afternoon at her daughter Mrs Dollie King’s home 435 Poplar Street. Rev E L Morrell conducted the service with members of the Pocahontas lodge in attendance. Mrs B E Le Fever Mrs W W Whitlatch Mrs Elmer Bay and Mrs Henry Lancaster sang Nearer My God to Thee and Rock of Ages. Burial followed at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Phoebe Williams Dollie King Poplar Street E. L. Morrell Order of Pocahontas Williams B. BE. le Fever W. W. Whitlatch Elmer Bay Henry Lancaster Rock of Ages Greenlawn

Memorial Service at Berean Church with Orchestras

The Berean church holds a Sunday morning program featuring the regular and baby orchestras. The event includes a memorial address by Rev. O J Howearth, the class teacher, marking the occasion.

The Christian Church Berean O. J. Howearth

Berean Class Plans Annual Memorial Day

Nelsonville reports the Berean class will observe its annual memorial day for deceased members on April 22 with services and a remembrance program.

Berean Nelsonville

Child Max dies at nine months in Nelsonville

Charles Max nine months old, son of Mr and Mrs George Oliver, died Thursday afternoon at Myers Street home after a short illness. Survived by parents and two sisters. Funeral Saturday at 2 PM from the residence with burial at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Charles Max George Oliver Myers Street Greenlawn

Local Man Recovering After Philadelphia Railroad Accident

J. R. Jacobs, 19, is recovering at his parents home in Nelsonville route 3 after a railroad tie fell on his left foot during a work incident in Philadelphia. His fellow employee was with him at the time. The injury broke bones in the foot.

Nelsonville J. R. Jacobs William Jacobs Philadelphia Jacobs

King's Men to Meet for Regular Prayer Service

Nelsonville reports a prayer service this evening at Grant Phillips's home on Scott Street. All King's men are urged to attend.

Nelsonville Grant Phillips Scott Street

Bake Sale Saturday by Glenford Dugan Post Auxiliary

The Woman's Auxiliary unit to Glenford Dugan post American Legion will hold a bake sale Saturday morning at Wilson brothers grocery in Nelsonville.

Glenford Dugan American Legion Wilson Brothers Grocery

Camp Fire Girls Plan Candy Sale at Boot Shop

The Camp Fire girls will hold a candy sale Saturday afternoon at the Boot Shop starting at 1 o clock. Proceeds go to their activities and local projects.

Moose benefit dance planned for Deanville hall

The Loyal Order of Moose in this city plans a charity benefit dance at the Deanville dance hall on Monday evening April 25. Proceeds will be donated to charity.

Loyal Order of Moose Deanville Dance Hall

Mizpah Sunday School Class Entertained At Fayette Street Home

The Mizpah class of the Methodist Sunday school taught by Mrs. A I Barker was entertained Tuesday evening by Mrs. Frank Moore at her Fayette street home. Violets added spring notes. Luncheon ended the pleasant gathering with hostesses assisting.

Methodist Sunday School A. I. Barker Frank Moore Fayette Street Harry Galvin Frank Mellinger Bertha Linton

Mr and Mrs Leonard Russell Guests in West Frankfort

Personal note lists Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Russell of West Frankfort Illinois as guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Butt and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Young.

Leonard Russell West Frankfort, Ill J. M. Butt Bert Young

Marshmallow Roast Held Inside School Basement

English classes at the Junior High planned a wiener and marshmallow roast for Thursday. Rain forced the event into the school basement with Miss Lee and Miss Harrop as chaperones.

Miss Lee Miss Harrop

Annual YWCA Installation Service at Ohio University

The YWCA of Ohio University holds its annual installation service at 7 o clock tonight in the Presbyterian church. Sigma Alpha Iota and Miss Alice Holmen provide music. Due to Evelyn Coulter’s illness, Rose Jewett performs the president’s role. Public invited.

Ohio University Presbyterian Church Sigma Alpha Iota Alice Holmen Evelyn Coulter Rose Jewett

Protracted Redtown Meeting Closes This Sunday

The four week service led by Rev. Mrs. M. L. Kimmey ends Sunday with an all day gathering in Redtown. Baptism is scheduled for 2 30 in the afternoon and ninety seven persons have taken the Christian oath during the meeting.

Redtown M. L. Kimmey

Frost Forecast Touches Broad U S States

The weather bureau warned of light to heavy frosts tonight across states from New York to Ohio with rising temperatures expected tomorrow. Heavy to killing frosts are predicted for Ohio Western Maryland Western Pennsylvania West Virginia and Kentucky.

Washington New York Ohio Weather Bureau Maryland Pennsylvania West Virginia Kentucky

Reigel Praises Ohio University Teacher Training

State Education Director Vernon M. Riegel lauds Ohio University for superior teacher training during a Southeastern Ohio county superintendents conference. The event, directed by Riegel and eight staffers, noted limited vocational enrollment but pledged state help for expanding agriculture and home economics training.

Athens Plains Ohio Ohio University Vernon M. Riegel Southeastern Smith-Hughes State Department Ray Fife Enid Lunn Edu

Yale Chronicles notes reel on Declaration of Independence

E C Vermillion presented an account from Yale Pageant and Yale Chronicles recounting historical facts. Three reels shown at the county supervisors meeting yesterday featured the Declaration of Independence.

Cation E. C. Vermillion Yale Yale University

Mrs North dies at 26 in Athens area

Mrs Harry North also known as Iole Lent died at her Spring Street home Thursday at 6 35 PM She left a husband a three year old son and her parents Albert and Elizabeth Lent of Federal She is survived by two sisters Mrs William South of Athens and Mrs J A Petticord of Giouster four brothers Roy and Herb E in Athens George in Amesville and Harland in Columbus Funeral Friday at 2 PM from Herb E Lents 18 Clark Street conducted by Rev Selah Weatherby burial in Hibbardsville cemetery Friends may call Sunday 10 AM to 2 PM

Harry North Iole Lent Spring Street Albert Lent Federal William South Athens J. A. Petticord Giouster Roy Wheeling W. Va Herb E George Amesville Harland Columbus Herb E. Lent Clark Street Selah Weatherby Hibbardsville

Artillery Bombardment Near Nanking Continues

London reports that northern Chinese troops bombarded the area near Nanking across the river at Pukow. The admiralty communique states the artillery action persisted today.

London Nanking Pukow Admiralty

County Field Meet Draws 1500 Amid Cold Athens Morning

About 1,500 students braved cold air as Athens county high schools held a field meet at the fair grounds. Eleven events finished with seven more this afternoon. New Marshfield led with 23 points, Amesville 21, Chauncey-Dover 20, followed by Buchtel 16, Canaan 7, Albany 6, Troy Township 3, The Plains 2, Lodi 1. Winners included Madek Chauncey in the 100 yard dash and Smith Amesville in the 75 yard dash for girls. An evening oratorical contest for rural high schools will be held at 6:30 in the Athens high school auditorium with various performances.

Athens County High School Fair Grounds New Marshfield Amesville Chauncey-Dover Buchtel Canaan Albany Troy Township the Plains Lodi Madek Chauncey Smith O'Neil Taylor Mills Brill Greens Run Hollister Rome Trimble Athens High School

Sparks Blamed for Small Roof Fire at Evans Home

Sparks from a nearby chimney are believed to have started a small roof fire at the home of Charles W. Evans at 98 West State Street around 10 45 this morning. The fire department used two chemical tanks to extinguish the blaze causing about 10 in damage to the house owned by Alonzo Pickering.

Charles W. Evans West State Street Alonzo Pickering

New Air Mail Line From Cleveland to Louisville

An authorized air mail service between Cleveland and Louisville via Columbus will commence in October. O. J. Miller, flying representative of the U S Department of Commerce, announced during his Norton field visit.

Columbus Cleveland Louisville O. J. Miller U. S. Department of Commerce Norton Field

Bank Robbery Loots Jolietville Bank for 8000 Dollars

Bandits robbed the state bank at Jolietville Indiana in the night stealing cash and securities totaling 8000 dollars. The heist was discovered early today when passersby alerted cashier W F Thomas.

Noblesville Ind State Bank Jolietville Here Fask W. F. Thomas

Reading man charged with murder in Hamilton County case

Nathan Kite, 45, Reading Ohio, was charged with the murder of Floyd Reener, 19, by the Hamilton County grand jury in a report to Judge John A. Caldwell in criminal court today.

Cincinnati U.R Nathan Kite Reading Floyd Reener Hamilton County Grand Jury John A. Caldwell

Cleveland Land Deed Approved for 37th Division Air Corps

Attorney General Edward C. Turner approves the Cleveland to Ohio deed for land to build aviation hangars and related structures for the 37th division air corps in Columbus.

AIR Corps Columbus Edward C. Turner City of Cleveland State of Ohio 37Th Division Air Corps

Marquette Golf Team Looks Strong This Spring

Marquette's Golden Avalanche golf squad, last season seven wins in nine, returns intact and is expected to be a top midwest team. They plan nine spring matches against Wisconsin Northwestern Notre Dame Michigan State and others, plus an intercollegiate tournament in Milwaukee in June.

Marquette Middle West Golden Avalanche Wisconsin Northwestern Notre Dame Michigan State Milwaukee

Loyola Honors Baylor Immortals in New Orleans Tribute

Loyola University in New Orleans erected a tribute to the Baylor University Immortal Ten, killed in a January Round Rock accident. The eulogy was placed in the Carroll Library building at Baylor.

Loyola University New Orleans Baylor Tex Round Rock Loyola Carroll

Ohio College Newspaper Meet Set at Delaware

The annual spring meeting of the Ohio College Newspaper Association will be held here tonight at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware.

Ohio College Newspaper Delaware Ohio College Newspaper Association Ohio Wesleyan University

Balmy Weather Seen Near as Spring Returns

Chicago April 22 weather prophets predict a return of warm spring conditions within 48 hours after Easter sunshine across the Middle West. A temperature drop brought locally snow flurries and sleet and caused damage to fruit trees and truck gardens in many sections.

Chicago Middlewest Wea

Struthers Furnace Official Files Bankruptcy Plea

W C Runyon, president of Struthers Furnace Co. in Struthers Ohio, filed a voluntary bankruptcy plea in Federal court to avoid paying about 95 000 dollars. The motion argues he seeks discharge from creditor claims and obligations.

Cleveland Chase W. C. Runyon Struthers Furnace Company

MELLO Face Powder Promises Lasting Finish

An advertisement touts MELLO Face Powder as a long lasting bright cosmetic with vibrant color. It claims superior staying power and a unique formula, promising flawless coverage and a fresh look throughout the day.

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