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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1924

Page

3

First M. E. Church Services and Obituary Notice

The First M. E. Church held morning and evening services with topics on life’s role and Christ's post resurrection period. Epworth League met at 6 30 p m and mid week prayer was planned. Former resident Sam Windon aged 68 died at Pomeroy. He had lived in Nelsonville most of his life and is survived by two children. Funeral and burial in Pomeroy.

Epworth League Sam Windon Pomeroy Whippie Windon Nelsonville

Presbyterian Ladies Host Missionary Society Meeting

Mrs C C Sharp entertained the Missionary society of the Presbyterian church on Thursday afternoon. The roll call response referenced Negroes of note and Mrs J M Hyde spoke on what the Presbyterian church is doing for the colored people. Various items of business were discussed.

C. C. Sharp Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church J M Hyde Presbyterian Church

Presbyterian reports from Beverly meeting cited

Mrs. W. L. Hudson and Mrs. C. H. Roudebush presented strong reports on the Presbyterial held last week at Beverly. The notes praised the session's work and the Beverly gathering's successful outcomes.

W. L. Hudson Mra C. H Roudebush Beverly

Presbyterian Church Sunday Services and Reports

Usual Sunday services at 10 30 and 7 30. Endeavor society at 7 30. Delegates Paul Weltzheimer and Charlies Shafer reported to the Young Peoples conference in Athens last week. Mrs J M Hyde will lead the prayer meeting at 7 30.

Presbyterian Church Endeavor Society Paul Weltzheimer Charlies Shafer Young Peoples’ Conference Athens J. M Hyde

Mooney Delivers Paper on Country's Future and Club Officers Elected

Mooney presented on the historical and economic future of the country. Officers for the coming year were elected: F. Ridgley president, Js P. Mooney vice president, C R Douglass secretary. Harrington Mooney Douglass named to the program committee. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. C Q Allen, Mrs. Nancy Beam, Mrs. John F. White, Miss Minerva White and T D Brown Jr.

Poultry Meeting Set in Hocking County

Poultry raisers in Hocking County are urged to attend a Friday afternoon meeting at the local farm bureau office with Ohio State University expert R. E. Cray as speaker. Invitations have been sent to poultry demonstration farm owners and county chick raisers, with others interested in poultry encouraged to attend.

Hocking County Farm Bureau R. E. Cray Ohio State University

Ohio Extension Agent Talks on Poultry and Chicks

Mr. Cary discusses poultry and chick topics in his talk. He recently arrived in Ohio from New Jersey where he worked with extension service. Now at the state university he covers southern Ohio.

Cary Ohio New Jersey The State University

Funeral plans noted for Mr. Reedy resident

Relatives here expect to attend the funeral for Mr. Reedy, who was a resident.

Mr. Reedy

Local Couple Weds in Logan with Extended Celebration

The wedding followed by a dinner at Mrs. Amy Easterling home. Bride Mrs Spears a Logan High School graduate and stenographer at Hocking Valley shops. Groom, son of Mr and Mrs A T Spears, runs an electrical shop with his father. Out of town guests include families from Junction City Columbus Louisville McArthur Logan and W Va. The Athens Messenger, April 25, 1924.

Amy Easterling Spears 1.0- Gan High School Hocking Valley A. T. Spears Logan A. G. Sellers Junction City Faith James Earl Herrick William Edwin Price Columbus Dean Bort Louisville Peter Lomax McArthur Robert Flannagan W. Va

Car Fire Sparks At Gem Pharmacy Stop

A short circuit caused an over land coupe to catch fire last night in front of Gem Pharmacy. Firefighters arrived and report little or no damage.

Gem Pharmacy

LGRIM Holiness Church Sunday Schedule Noted

Sunday school at 9 30 a m with 10 30 worship and 2 30 p m feast service. Evening 7 00 p m prayer meeting tonight at Oney Cooks on Church grounds.

Lgrim Holiness Church Oney Cook's

Logan Home Wedding For Miss Fannie Bort And Paul Spears

At 138 South Market street in Logan the home of Mrs. L. O. Bort hosted a noon wedding for Miss Fannie Bort and Mr. Paul T. Spears with about 60 friends present. Rev J G Spears officiated as Catherine Bart, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid and Wayne Anthony served as best man.

L. O. Bort South Market Street Fannie Bort Paul T. Spears J. G. Spears U. B. Church of Logan Catherine Bart Mr. Wayne Anthony

Mrs Simms 88 Dies Amid Sudden Illness At Home

Mrs George B Simms age 88 died suddenly this morning at 10 at the home of her only son D F Simms. She came from Hockingport last October and will be buried there Monday. Her husband died eleven years ago. She spent most of her life in Hockingport and was a respected member of the M E Church.

Simms George B Simms D. F. Simms Hockingport Buriah M. E. Church

Mrs Stevenson Returns From Ohio Visit

Mrs John A Stevenson has returned from an extended visit in Gahanna Ohio with her daughter Mrs R C Graham.

John A. Stevenson Gahanna, Ohio R. C. Graham

Weather Curses Sparking Weight Gain Debate

A witty line suggests if weather curses could cause weight gain, the result would be no skinny men. The remark plays on seasonal mood shifts and gym culture without claiming factual meteorology.

Fire in Rivere Side flat blamed on children matches

Firefighters responded to a gas leak at Mrs Sterling's Rivere Side apartment shortly after 4 pm on Wednesday. Children playing with matches near the leak are believed to have ignited the gas, igniting nearby clothes but causing only minor damage.

Twice Five Club Meets at Pines Inn for Africa Discussion

Prof and Mrs C F Ridgtey hosted the Twice Five club on Tuesday evening at the Pines Inn. After a 6 o'clock dinner, the group’s program began with Africa as the topic. C Bright presented a paper on Africa past and present while I P addressed the group.

C. F. Ridgtey Pines Inn Africa C. Bright I. P

Communion to Be Held Next Sunday Evening

Rev. J. W. Blair of the First Methodist church announces that next Sunday evening Holy Communion will be given by the white light of an illumined cross. Blair believes the service should prove most impressive.

J. W. Blair First Methodist Church Blair

Former resident Ed Reedy dies after operation

Word reached Logan on Thursday of Ed Reedy a former county resident who died in Elida following surgery Burial is planned for Sunday at Elida at 10 oclock.

Logan Ed Reedy This Elida

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