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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1931

Page

6

Lucille Blackwood Weds Ralph Doane Good in Chicago

Mrs. Lucille Blackwood daughter of Mr and Mrs L H Blackwood of 99 Worth Congress Street married Mr Ralph Doane Good in Chicago Illinois on July 20. Mr Good a Racine College alum works with Armstrong Paint and Varnish Company in Chicago. They reside at 638 Arlington Place Chicago. Also notes several faculty travel plans from Ohio University and local social notices including births and visits.

Lucille Blackwood L. H. Blackwood Worth Congress Street Ralph Doane Good Chicago Mr. Good Racine College Wisconsin The Armstrong Paint and Varnish Company Mrs. Good Arlington Place P. J. Huffman North Lancaster Street

Lindberghs Prepare for Over-Sea Flight From Nome

Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh face a dangerous leg of their 7000 mile trip from Washington to the Orient. In Nome Alaska they wait for better weather before attempting the Kara ginsk Siberia crossing, delayed nearly three days.

Nome Alaska Washington Orient Charles A. Lindbergh Karaginsk Siberia

Leetonia Voters Cast Four Votes for Two Marshall Candidates

Republican electors in Leetonia Ohio cast four votes for their two village marshal candidates C J Sullivan and Fred Metts.

Leetonia C. J. Sullivan Fred Metts

Mystery Play Cock Robin Baffles and Delights Ohio University

Elements of suspense and comedy mingle in Cock Robin a three act mystery by Rice and Barry staged by Ohio University Playshop at Memorial Auditorium. The cast includes alumni and students with Vincent Jukes directing a lively scene of motives and staged murder.

Cock Robin Elmer Rice Phillip Barry Ohio University Playshop Players Memorial Auditorium Ohio University Vincent Jukes Hancock Robinson McAuliffe Sparrow Robinson Paris Tom Battin George McAuliffe Harry Young Julian Cleveland Robert Worthman Richard Lane Bill King Paul Green John Jessup Mabel Funk Alice Montgomery Don Roush Clarke Torrence Junius Stone Henry Briggs Merlin Stockton Edward Grace Jean Cosgrave Marie Scott Lucille van Lehn Helen Maxwell

Heavy Rain Floods Sewer, Strands Travel Near Athens

Wednesday and Thursday rainfall swelled the Hocking River causing flooding northwest of Athens. In Rockbridge water covered Route 31 with trucks pulling machines, and busses detoured via New Lexington. Athens reported the river at 9.5 feet and rising as of morning, with 0.83 inches total in the district and cooler temperatures.

Hocking Athens Rockbridge New Lexington C. N. France Athens County

Funeral services for Mrs James Tippie Saturday at Sugar Creek

Funeral services for Mrs James Tippie who died Wednesday night in a Columbus hospital will be held at 2 o clock Saturday afternoon at the M E Church at Sugar Creek. Burial will be made in the West State Street Cemetery in Athens. The body was brought to Walburns Funeral Home in Athens Thursday and will be taken to the home in Sugar Creek this afternoon.

James Tippie Columbus M. E. Church Sugar Creek West State Street Athens Walburns Funeral

Parole Sought For Ex-Champion Boxer Kid McCoy

Norman Selby known as Kid Mc Coy is seeking parole from San Quentin Prison in California where he serves a six year sentence for killing his rival in a 19th century boxing case.

San Quentin Calif Norman Selby Kid McCoy

Parole News From State Prison Board

A sweetheart will be paroled on December 31, 1932, following an official announcement by the state prison board.

Sweetheart State Prison Board

Church News Rev Hanes To Preach At Hocking Street Church

The Hocking Street Church of God under Pastor Calvin B. Hanes hosts Sunday School at 9 15 with worship at 10 30 on the topic Prayer Faith and Shoe Leather The Jail Meeting starts at 1 00 followed by a Young People’s Meeting at 6 30 and an evening sermon at 7 30 A Ruler and a Tax Collector Prayer Meeting is Wednesday at 7 30

First Christian Church Ash Cave Tom Bennett Hocking Street

Soul theme at Christian Science Church on South Congress

The Christian Science Church at 15 South Congress Street announces a service on the theme Soul with Golden Text Psalm 62 1 Truly my soul waiteth upon God reading room hours Tuesday Thursday and Saturday 2 to 4. Sunday School at 9 30 Sunday service at 10 45 and Wednesday meeting at 7 30.

Christian Science Church South Congress Street

Church service program announced by Guysville Stewart churches

The Guysville Stewart Churches of the Methodist Episcopal denomination announce a program led by Pastor Rev. Linton Mattox. The event details indicate a joint service and related activities planned by the two congregations.

Guysville-Stewart Methodist Episcopal Linton Mattox

Local Church Schedules Move Into Week

Cansonville Church holds preaching at 9 30 and Sunday School at 10 30 with Jesse B Poston as superintendent. Guysville Church preaches at 10 45 and Sunday School at 9 30 with W W Buck supervising. Mid week service at 8 led by Homer Moorehead. Stewart Church preaches at 8 and Sunday School at 9 30 with S J Biddison as superintendent. Bethany Church offers Sunday School weekly and a Thursday preaching service at an unspecified time.

Cansonville Jesse B. Poston Guysville Church W. W. Buck Homer Moorehead Stewart Church S. J. Biddison Bethany Church

Bible School and Worship at Mt Zion Baptist Church

Mt Zion Baptist Church on Congress and Carpenter Streets led by Rev B R Smith offers Bible School at 9 20 with study on Sowing and Reaping Nellie Pettiford serves as superintendent Morning worship and sermon at 10 45 on the topic We would see Jesus Mid week service is Wednesday at 7 30.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church Congress and Carpenter Streets B. R. Smith Nellie Pettiford Jesus

Announcement of Sunday services at Central Avenue M E Church

The Central Avenue M E Church announces Sunday School at 9 15 with Rev Ward Radford pastor followed by the sermon Epworth League meets at 6 30 Evening Worship and sermon at 7 0 Clarks Chapel holds Sunday School at 10 Preaching at 11 A special service is set for 8 o'clock Thursday Factory Church conducts Sunday School at 10

Central Avenue M. E Ward Radford Epworth League Clarks Chapel Factory Church

First Presbyterian Church Pomeroy Hosts Services

The Rev. T Boyd Gay presides at morning worship at 10:80. The evening sermon topic is Almost The Insignificant at 7:30. Sabbath School starts 9:15 led by superintendent Mr Grate. Mr Chambers assists.

First Presbyterian Church Pomeroy T. Boyd Gay Grate Chambers

Prayer Meeting Held Wednesday Evening

A prayer meeting was held on Wednesday at 7 30 o clock with attendees gathered for informal worship and reflection.

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First Baptist Plans Threefold Worship in Pomeroy

The First Baptist Church of Pomeroy announces a threefold morning service schedule with Rev. F. C. Kreager as pastor. Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. led by HB. M. Cross, superintendent. No evening services for two weeks. Prayer meeting at 7:59 p.m. on Wednesday.

First Baptist Church Pomeroy F. C. Kreager HB. M. Cross

Middleport Church Schedule Receives Special Music

Rev. Fred I. Gardner leads Bible School at 3:15. Morning worship at 10:29. Sermon “Burn the Bridges.” C. E. Hour at 6:30. Evangelistic services at 7:30 “Upon Mars Hill” as the German topic. Wednesday prayer and study at 7:30 with special music.

Middleport Church of Chris Fred I. Gardner Mars Hill

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