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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1924

Page

3

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Services and Programs

At Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Minister John Lloyd Evans leads CG Golden Rule Sunday with Sabbath school at 9 39 morning worship with special music and sermon The Golden Rule The Junior sermon The First Christmas Tree followed by children hour in the church basement Christian Endeavor groups meet at 6 00 with Frances Laon leading the Intermediate and Cornelia Yemtt leading the Senior at 7 00 evening worship the theme is The Pharisee and the Publican.

Presbyterian Church John Lloyd Evans Christian Endeavor Sies Frances Laon Cornelia Yemtt

Presbyterian Special Meetings Set January 2 to 11

The Presbyterian church schedules Special meetings from January 2 through January 11 with Mev. Lester and vans of Cambridge Ohio as speakers and Mr Darnell of the Westminster choir Dayton conducting music. The church asks city churches and institutions to keep the week clear of public attractions to aid community benefit.

Mev Lester &.Vans Cambridge Ohio Darnell Westminster Choir Dayton

Moses Breeze to Speak at Presbyterian Banquet

Dr. Moses Breeze of Columbus will headline a December 19 banquet in the church basement, speaking on his European tour and "the Reds." Tickets are limited and available from Mr. Hudson. the event ends before the high school basketball game.

Moses Breeze Presbyterian Chureh Columbus Reds Mr. Hudson

President Shard Resigns from City Council

Co. C. Sharp, president of the city council, tendered his resignation to Mggvor Lax after the council meet Wednesday night. The rest rt is effective at once. It is rumored that at least one and possibly two council members will resign soon.

Shard Co. C. Sharp Mggvor Lax

Elks Dance for members and guests this Saturday

Elks and their families and friends will attend a dance at the Elks home on Saturday evening December 6. Music runs from nine until twelve in the night.

Elks Elks Home

Missionary Society Meeting at Mrs Coleman Home

The Christian Church missionary society met at Mrs James Coleman’s Poplar street home Thursday evening with forty members and four guests. Mrs A G Mechem led the business and devotional I activity and spoke on C W Day to be observed Sunday December 14. Two papers were read Being Towed In and Looking Ahead with a piano duet and solos in the musical program. Hosts and assistants served a luncheon.

The Missionary Society of the Christian Church James Coleman Poplar Street A. G. Mechem H. J. Long Jesh Baugh Sigrid Love Jeff Bowers Alberta Jackson Miss Jackson Miss Love Coleman Lulu Parry Maggie Betts Sylvis Devol Tillie Hall Venny Her- Tohigitss Alverta Jackson Itcher Hoyla

Pocahontes Dinner Serves Soup and Lunch at Men’s Hall

The Pocahontes order will provide soup and lunch dinner at the Men’s Hall on Wednesday December 16. Sandwiches baked beans hot dogs soup pie and coffee will be served.

Pocahontes Order

Yeagley Visits Rev Howearth In Sebring Stay

William Yeagley of Sebring spent several days this week as a guest of Reverend O J Howearth, sharing time in local hospitality and conversation.

William Yeagley Sebring O. J. Howearth

Methodist Church Schedule Highlights and Events

Methodist Episcopal Church announces 9:30 school, 10:50 morning worship with choir, sermons including The Prodigal's Brother, and a 7 p m evangelistic service. Senior Epworth League pageant at 6 with Junior League members eligible via Junior High attendance. Officers to be elected Sunday night. class meeting at 6 led by Cheese man and Beard. Monday 7 p m Sunday school board meeting and officer elections.

Methodist Episcopal Church L. Morrell Rh Fen Epworth Teague J. L. Cheeseman E. B. Beard Oagse O. O. Crawford Bertha Barker Bertha Nixon D. A. Ferree Edna Crouse Ralph Parks George Evans Charles Monks John North

Chamber of Commerce hears speaker on employer employee relation

The Columbus Chamber of Commerce sent H. H. Craiglow to speak on employer employee relations at the regular monthly meeting. His address attracted strong interest and an open forum followed with active participation. The nominating committee proposed candidates for all offices with two names per position, including president and vice presidents, and a slate of directors.

Walter Wolf C. Welch W. H. Parks Nathan Hill Miller Wilson Ralph Parks J. L. Murphy G. R. Stobinson C. E B. Jewett C. L. Stout J. Y. Pritchard L. J. Eberle C. E. Bennett C. E. Welch C. C. Sharp

Christian Church Services at Rifle School

Rifle school hosts 9 20 service with lesson titled The Mary Bern Blind.

Christian Church Mary Bern

Morning and Evening Worship Services and Local Visits

Morning worship at 10 30 with sermon Christ's Love For the Church. Evening at 6 Junior and Senior choir. An Evening sermon at 7 on For or Against Christ. Wednesday prayer meeting Garnering the Grain. Fred Wiley revenue man of Lancaster spent several days here last week. George Johnson visited Delaware. Mrs Glenn Oliver of Columbus visited with her parents Mr and Mrs R R Stalter. Mrs C H Bartlett visiting Marietta and Parkersburg. Friends of Henry Schenz mourn his illness at West Washington Street.

Fred Wiley Lancaster George Johnson Delaware Glenn Oliver Columbus Rh. R. Stalter C. H. Bartlett Marietta Parkersburg Henry Schenz West Washington Street

Presbyterian church opens social rooms for public event

Starting Tuesday at 1 o clock the Presbyterian church under the Circle of Ruth opens its social rooms and banquet to the public. Anyone puzzled with Christmas gift puzzles should call.

Presbyterian Church Circle of Ruth

Community sale offers flowers candy and crafts

The notice invites the public to a sale featuring flowers, candy, popcorn, pottery and other items. A cafeteria dinner will be served by the Ladies Aid from 4:30 to 7:00, with all proceeds aiding the basement repair fund.

Hyperion Club to Meet Saturday at Roudebush Home

The Hyperion club will meet Saturday afternoon with Mrs. CC. H. Roudebush at her home on West Columbus street.

Hyperion Club CC. H. Roudebush West Columbus Street

Berean Sunday with six young performers urged attendance

The Berean class will bring an orchestra of six small boys and girls ages eight to eleven to perform Sunday. All Bereans are urged to attend to hear the children play and the public is invited. Christian church service begins at 9:30 a.m.

Christian Church

Sunday church schedule with sermons and services

Morning worship at 10:30 led by Rev. C. C. McMall district superintendent. Lord's Supper observed in the morning. Sunday school at 9:30. Love feast at 2:30. Evening service at 7:00. Cottage prayer meeting tonight at Mrs. Johnson's home on Fayette Street.

C. C. McMall

Chauncey Shower Honoring Mrs Marl Jones At Jones Home

Miss Marguerite Beebe hosted a miscellaneous shower for her sister Mrs Marl Jones at the home of Mr and Mrs L R Jones on East Converse street Chauncey. The guests listed include Oliver Ona Mae Sweeney Ruth Cline and Edwin Orrison among others with a two course luncheon and piano numbers by Edwin Orrison. Mrs Ball is noted as aged eighty six.

Marguerite Beebe L. R. Jones East Converse Street Marl Jones Marie Beebe Jones Miss Beebe J. K. Jones Edwin Ur

Chauncey Pythian Sisters Elect Officers at Meeting

At the Chauncey Pythian Sisters regular meeting in their hall this week officers were elected. Ruth Smith was named M. fC. Jessie Woods became ki. S&. Mattie Goodson appointed Manager and Allie Martin E. J. Viela Howard M. kt. c. Mee Boudinot M. Fk. Catherine Cline O. G. Beas Cunningham I. of A. Eonth Harvey pianist Verna Martin Captain of Screen Staff Mae Bondinot Trustee Clara Wallace.

Chauncey Pythian Sisters M. Fc Ruth Smith Jessie Woods Ki. S Mattie Goodson Allie Martin E. J. Viela Howard M. Kt. c Mee Boudinot M. Fk Catherine Cline O. G Beas Cunningham Eonth Harvey Verna Martin Scree Mae Bondinot Clara Wallace

Reverend Craig to Speak at Chauncey First Christian Church

Reverend A W Craig of Columbus will preach morning and evening sermons at the First Christian church in Chauncey this weekend. He comes highly recommended and all members and friends are urged to attend both services. Millfield church members are invited. Bible school starts at 9 30 a m.

A. W. Craig Columbus Chauncey First Christian Church Mr. Craig Millfield Church

Dinner party hosted by Mrs Lena A Wilson in West Converse

Mrs Lena A Wilson entertained guests on a Wednesday dinner at her West Converse street home. Honored visitors included Mrs Lena Harris of Giouster and her daughter Mrs Harry Pastor of Cincinnati visiting her mother.

Lena A. Wilson West Converse Street Lena Harris Giouster Harry Pastor Cincinnati

The Plains Aid Meets at The Plains Church Home

Mrs. Robert Graves hosted the Ladies Aid of The Plains church on Wednesday. The forenoon included quilting and a luncheon followed by music and social conversation in the afternoon. Present were Mrs. William Hamer Mrs. Robert McCollister Mrs. Elizabeth Hawk Mrs. Robert Hawk Mrs. John Martin Mrs. Thomas Cade Mrs. Grace Nagle Mrs. Robert Graves and hostess Mrs. Emaline Matheny.

THE Plains Aid Robert Graves the Plains Ladies Aid Society of the Plains Church William Hamer Robert McCollister Elizabeth Hawk Robert Hawk John Martin Thomas Cade Grace Nagle Emaline Matheny Society

Millfield Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mr and Mrs William Cole of Millfield host the latter's sister Mrs Lewis McGuire of Broadwell. Mrs Daniel Fulton of Millfield visits friends in Columbus this week. Miss Emma Tracy of Millfield spends weekend with relatives in Crooksville. Mr and Mrs Floyd Stoneking and family of Pomeroy visit Mrs Stonekings parents Mr and Mrs William Brown in Millfield.

Millfield William Cole Lewis McGuire Broadwell Daniel Fulton Columbus Emma Tracy Crooksville Floyd Stoneking Pomeroy Stoneking William Brown

Chauncey Methodist Ladies Aid Holds All Day Session

The Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Ladies Aid met at Mrs Bessie Greens Mill street home for quilting and knotting comforts. Bazaar postponed due to illness among members while a soup dinner was served and several members attended.

Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Ladies’ Aid Society Bessie Green Mill Street W. V. Harter Robert Hixson L. D. Shields Isabel Coe Lettie Hentz Thomas Fennell Bess Green

Bradfields Return From Logan Visit to Chauncey

Mr and Mrs Charles S Bradfield returned yesterday to their Chauncey home after a visit in Logan with Mrs Bess V Mutchmore. Mrs Mary J Ball mother in law of Mrs Mutchmore is very ill at the Mutchmore residence.

Charles S. Bradfield Chauncey Logan Bess V. Mutchmore Mutchmore Mary J. Ball

Sunday School Class Enjoys Plains Social Evening

The tappy Hearts of The Plains church, taught by Mrs. Robert Graves, met at Mrs. Fannie Ball's home Wednesday for a business session and social hour with refreshments. George Gabriel and I N McHarg of Union were visitors at The Plains on Thursday.

Plains Church Robert Graves Fannie Ball the Plains George Gabriel I. N. McHarg Union

Figgins Move family to East Converse property

A. Figgins and family relocate from Jacobs avenue to the Howard property on East Converse street, recently vacated by Roy B. Pendergrass and family. Mrs. Guy Brookins visits sister Mrs. Elmer Bingman in Athens. Lawrence Carter and family from Oklahoma visit Chauncey. Clarence Leffler returns to Chauncey after months in Columbus.

A.’. Figgins Jacobs Avenue Howard Converse Street Roy B. Pendergrass Guy Brookins Athens Elmer Bingman Lawrence Carter Oklahoma B. EF. Carter Chauncey Clarence Leffler Columbus

General McArthur Assigned to Marine Division in New York

Brigadier General Douglas MacArthur, then serving in the Philippines, is ordered to the Marine Division with headquarters in New York, by War Department orders issued today.

Washngton Bec Douglas McArthur Philippines Miret Division New York War Department

Water boiling tip from older home care guides

To reduce the flat taste of boiled water, transfer it several times between jugs. This practice aims to aerate the water and improve its flavor by exposing it to air during the pouring sequence.

Farmland Values Show Big Decrease

A Chicago report notes farmland values fell by about 18.24 billion dollars since 1920, hitting the Middle West hardest. Iowa, Ohio, and Illinois saw steep drops, while Western irrigated lands and some Southern states showed relative resilience amid a nationwide decline to near 1916 levels.

Chicago Union Middle West United States Iowa Ohio South Dakota Texas Oklahoma New Jersey Georgia South Carolina Department of Agriculture

One Thousand Undelivered Letters Found in Belfast Postman Home

Police found about a thousand undelivered letters in the home of Belfast postman Thomas T. Keady who died two years ago. The pile included letters from around the world and dated up to ten years prior. Investigators suspect he saved mail instead of delivering it when fatigued.

Belfast Thomas T. Keady Tee Keady

Death and health rumor end in Ada clarifications

Miss Opal Streitenberger, former Glouster music teacher, was reported dead from Chicago but later found living in good health after a telegram to her Ada mother. The note ends with local social and church notices, including services at Liberty Hill M E Church Calvary Baptist and Church of Christ, plus a funeral for Mrs. Henry Hawkins.

Opal Streitenberger Glouster Chicago Margaret Welsh Miss Streitenberger Ada Red Men Glouster M. FE Epworth League M. E Church of Christ—Bible School Calvary Baptist Church

Too Much of a Good Thing Promises Quick Relief

A testimonial claims six years of stomach trouble ended after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The ad asserts the prep clears catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation linked to stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose allegedly convinces money back. McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and all druggists are named vendors.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Home brew waste disrupts Chicago sewers

Chicago officials report home brew grape wine making costs city thousands monthly. The Commissioner of Public Works says mash and grape skins clog sewers in nine of ten complaints and asks residents to dispose of mash properly. Congressman Hills of Chicago backs the call for sewer-safe practices.

Chicago Commissioner of Public Works Congressman Hills

War secretary recommends promotions in army senior ranks

Secretary of War Weeks announced that Brig. Gen. Dennie F. F. Nolan is recommended for promotion to Major General and Col. Frank M. Caldwell for promotion to Brigadier General.

Washington Dennie F.F. Nolan Frank M. Caldwell

Edna Wallace Hopper Promotes Youth Cream for Women

The text proclaims Edna Wallace Hopper’s Youth Cream a lifelong beauty secret combining lemon and strawberry extracts with modern skin care. It markets two varieties cold cream for night use and vanishing cream for day use, claiming dramatic, age-defying results and inviting readers to request a sample via a mail coupon.

Edna Wallace Hopper

Creomulsion Promises Relief for Chronic Coughs and Colds

An advertisement for Creomulsion promotes its emulsified creosote formula as a twofold remedy that soothes inflamed membranes and kills germs. It claims to treat chronic coughs bronchial conditions and throat and lung troubles with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved after following directions.

Creomulsion Co Atlanta

Theater Affair Ends in Arrests

Four Ohio University students were arrested after a disturbance at the Ma jestic theater during the second show Thursday night. Special officer C H Porter, sworn in days earlier to curb rowdy activity, reported the incident and noted no charges filed yet.

Majestic Theater Ohio University C. H. Porter

Elk Talent Meeting Schedules with Director Tonight

Elk talent are called to meet Director Charles Adams at the Elk's club rooms this evening at 7 30 p m. Robert S Wood serves as chairman and will oversee arrangements for the minstrel program.

ELK Elk's Charles Adams Elk’s Club Robert S. Wood

Death of Lester Ferris After Seven Weeks Illness

Leater Joseph Erris, 22, died after a seven weeks illness from tooth extraction blood poisoning at his father-in-law Charles Wood’s home 66 North Cemetery Street. He leaves a wife two months, formerly Miss Arrabella Wood, and his mother Mrs. M. Pailet of New Orleans. Funeral services set for Saturday morning at Saint Pauls Catholic church with burial in the Catholic cemetery.

Leater Joseph Erris Charles Wood North Cemetery Street Arrabella Wood M. Pailet New Orleans Saint Paul's Catholic Church

Samuel Lottridge Dies in Columbus

Samuel Lottridge aged 45 or 56, born January 21, 1989 in Guyaville, died December 1 in Columbus. Funeral at Clark's Chapel after viewing at Newsom-Walburn undertaking parlors. brothers William Lottridge of Evanaville and Nathan among survivors.

Samuel Lottridge Columbus Guyaville Allen Lottridge Newsom-Walburn Undertaking Clark's Chapel Lottridge William Lottridge

Good cooks and stomach trouble in Ashland area

In Ashland Kentucky readers are urged about food quality and digestion with names Lottridge and others. The notice lists residents Dana Lottridge Mrs Ela Michaels Hattie Monky and Maric Landaker and locations Harrisonville Nelsonville Barberton Athens. It suggests cautious eating and using Jaques Capsule as an answer to health concerns.

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Nelsonville News Elas Dance Pilgrim Holiness Church Chauncey News Officers Chauncey Aid Ss. S Glouster News Church of Christ C. F. Wallace Fairlawn Street Daughters of Veterans E. M. Reese Corning W. J Williams Henry Hawkins Maplewood Hugo Eugene Oscar Edward Herman Minnie Edna Wallace Hoover Lake Shore Drive Lester Ferris Bennett’s Milk Bennetts Saleb Stuart’s Opera House Majestic Theatre Hamburg Boots Minmie Leggee Billy Stubby
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