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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1929

Page

19

Birthday and gatering notes in Ohio society pages

Mr. and Mrs. O C Chapman hosted a birthday party for their son Guy Richard at 111 Mill Street from 2 to 4 PM with Thanksgiving themed decor and gifts. Mrs Bertine Bowles celebrated her birthday with friends at 67 Stewart Street, featuring a large cake and many gifts. Mrs E J Wootley hosted guests including the Bowles and Seaman families for a November 27 gathering. Mr H F E Nice attended the National Warm Air Heating Association convention in Columbus. Harold Seiler and family returned to Akron after visiting his parents on West State Street.

O. C. Chapman Mill Street Guy Richard Billy Guiser Patsy Bailey Flora Jane Slaughter Betsy Sherrard George William Peckham Martha Ann Hoisington Helen Francis Story Eugenia Kresge John Welch Kathaleen Orr Ada Louise Phiffer James Robert Williams Marian Delores Barnhill Youngstown Ohio Guy Richard Chapman A. E. Ruston Amy G. Barnhill E. J. Woolley Stewart Street Bertine Bowles Naaman Calentine Mary Charles W. E. Seaman W. E. Herrick Marie William Mansfield Franklin Erma Hixson Julia Mingus Nellie Carentine Dwight Bowles Bowles Anita Marie Dwight Eldon E. J. Wootley H. FE. Nice Morris Avenue Columbus National Harold Seiler Akron Robert Hails West State Street

Chinese visitors hosted by Dr and Mrs Biddle in Athens

Dr and Mrs Biddle entertain Dr James L Ding president of the Anglo Chinese College of Foo Chow and Mrs Ding at Park Place Athens guests travel from Saturday to Thursday amid events at churches and meetings in McArthur and Pomeroy. Mrs Ding’s lineage linked to China’s ruling circles and she and her husband spoke at church gatherings during their visit.

Biddle T. R. Biddle Park Place James L. Ding Anglo-Chinese College Foo Chow China Ding Athens Pomeroy McArthur States Chinese Methodist Church Doctor Ding First Methodist Church

Athens Women Host Weathered Reception and Benefit Program

Despite rain 125 women attended the Athens City Federation and Woman's Music Club reception in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. The event featured a federation cabinet lineup, a VWC Christmas drive pledge, and a Music Club program with solos, trios, and a communal song finale.

Athens City Federation Woman's Music Club Chamber of Commerce Federation Cabinet Irma FE. Voigt V. W Cc. A Joh Finsterwald City Federation Federation F. W. Reed I. V. Brown Sylvia Miss Denmark William Ruston

Revival services planned at Pilgrim W Holiness Church

Rev. M. I. Goodman of Burnips Michigan to conduct revival meetings at Pilgrim W Holiness Church from Thursday to December 22 announced by Pastor Rev. James A. Fields. Goodman, a former student of Owosso Michigan's Quwasso Bible Holiness Seminary, will lead Sonr services in connection with the revival.

M. I. Goodman Burnips Mich Pilgrim W Holiness Church James A. Fields Goodman Qwasso Bible Holiness Seminary Owosso

Jubilee celebration at First Methodist Church marks fiftieth anniversary

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church holds a 7 pm jubilee event featuring the play Janey and local music by Mrs. W B Drake. Mrs. H J Holcombe delivers the program address, with birthday offerings, music, and refreshments for members and friends.

Woman's Home Missionary Society First Methodist Church Janey W. B. Drake H. J. Holcombe

October Fatalities and Nonfatal Accidents in Ohio Rise

Ohio reports 104 industrial fatalities in October, down from September, while nonfatal accidents reach 25,894, up 2,182. Of filed claims, 16,199 involved no lost time, averaging 6.73 dollars to the state fund per case. Time lost totals rise by 10,761 days. October shows a better year-over-year comparison. Athens County records 119 accidents including four fatal, one permanent disability, and several time-loss and no-loss cases.

Ohi Industrial Commission Division of Safety and Hygiene Athens County

Evangelistic Services At First Christian Church Draw Large Crowds

Dr and Mrs Virgil Wilfred Wallace Dan Hughes lead revival at First Christian Church with large crowds Sunday night hearing The Land of Memory Tonight Wallace speaks on A Near Jail Delivery Senge and Bible drill by boys and girls begin at 3 45 with district cottage prayer meetings announced Women district captains listed and Dan Hughes leads revival singing with notable past as coal miner WWI veteran and concert artist Included are details on Wallace and Hughes duets and Hymn Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled.

First Christian Church Virgil Wilfred Wallace Dan Hughes Doctor Wallace Wallace Mr. Hughes Savior W. T. Robinson Clark W. F. Giesecke Sam Henderson T R. Bennett BE. B. Cooley Harry Bennett N. K. Alderman Hughes Dardanelles Egypt Persian Gulf Bagdad Afghanistan India

Alameda boy Barton Cooper shines as blind golf prodigy

Barton Cooper, 14, of Alameda California, plays golf regularly on the municipal links and is an excellent golfer despite his blindness.

Barton Cooper Alameda, Calif

Marietta Road Upgrades Planned in Washington County

Washington County faces a 1830 highway program with multiple projects. State Route 7 between Rockland and Dunfee Bridge will receive a 4.7 mile 20 foot concrete slab at an estimated cost, funded by state and national highway departments. A new high level deck-forest bridge over the Hocking River at Little Hocking is planned for next spring without county aid.

Columbus Wlath Cooper Washington County Hocking Little Hocking Heet Feo Old Road Barttetta Marietta Routa No. 7 Nentresa Nea Detowra Rockland Jumes Run Athens Dunfee Run Athens County

Phillies Capture 1929 Home Run Crown in Major League

The Phillies hit 183 homers to claim the 1929 major league home run title. The mark breaks a longstanding record set by the Yankees and signals a milestone in league hitting history.

Phillies Yankees

T. & O. C. Station Will Be Abandoned

Columbus officials say the old T. and O. C railroad station on W. Road Street will be abandoned for passenger use by the first of the year. Over 15 projects were tentatively planned for the opening of Union Station, but delays occurred due to holiday traffic.

Columbus W. Reoad Unicon Studion T. & O. C. Trama

Athens League Meeting Tonight at Athenaeum Filial

Report notes a gathering of Athens league members at the Athenaity Filial tonight. Professors Be Moe Jure and W. Bink are listed as furnishing details at the Columbus state convention session.

Leporta Columbus Moe Jure W. Bink Athens Ieask Walyen Athenaity Filial

Mrs John BE Snow Arrives for Chicago Visit

Mrs John BE Snow of Chicago arrived Monday for a visit with her father in law and sister Mira W R Lawrence at 21 North College Street.

John BE. Snow Chicago Mira W. R. Lawrence North College Street

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