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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1930

Page

5

Murder Case at Selim House Tangle of Alibis

Special investigator Dundee confronts a mixed group of Hamilton social climbers as he probes the murder of Nita Selim. Sprague, Dunlap, Crain, Miles and others deny hearing shots while tense motives surface over a Broadway movie deal and a planned star role. The note from Sprague raises new suspicion as Dundee presses for truth.

Juanita Selim Bonnie” Cluader Penny Crain Karen Marshall Carolyn Drake Clive Hammond Die Francee Polly Beale Solarium Tracey Miles Lois Dunlap Janet Lydia Lote Anya Nita Dundee Nita Selim Mrs. Selim New York Sprague Nita Leigh Altamont Studios Long Island Dexter Sprague Kait Plas Dexy Hsten Ili Broadway Selim Altamont Dunlap Chamber of Commerce Hamilton Mrs Dunlap Peter Dunlap

World Court split tests Republican leadership in Senate

Washington dispatch reports a split in Republican leadership over submission of the World Court proposal. Senator Vandenberg and Senator Hartley caution Hoover against action this session while Majority Leader Watson opposes the plan and signals possible pause despite White House pressure.

Washington Senate Congress Hoover Coult Vandenberg Iichivan

France Builds New Fences on the Continent

Paris reports a new wave of rapprochments across Europe aimed at countering France's dominance and challenging Versailles. Diplomats see a rising current among Italy Russia Germany Hungary and Turkey potentially forming a network of political and economic alliances behind France's Little Entente, with risk to regional balance.

Paris Europe France Diniomaats Germany Russia Italy Hungary Turkey

Holden Bank Bandit Suspect Identified in Hollywood Case

Los Angeles police identified 25 year old A R KiNp Holden as the suspect in a bank robbery attempt after a bullet wound left him critically injured. Holden, son of a former Marshall Field & Co executive, reportedly spent about 90000 in a few years while seeking work as a scenario writer. Surgeons said Holden admitted his identity during consciousness after treatment for the head wound.

Los Angeles Dec A.R. KiNp Holden Hollywood Marshall Field & Co Chica- 20 Holden

Thanksgiving visits dot Guysville scene with local families

The report lists residents sharing Thanksgiving with relatives and friends. Gladys Fuller and her children visited her parents Mr and Mrs Harter Fortney. Leta V McLaughlin joined a party at Althea Bernards home. Albany High School schedule notes a Friday basketball game at Stewart.

Gladys Fuller Harter Fortney Leta V. McLaughlin Althea Bernards Orville Bean Chester Bob Smith Russ Cody Coolville Jim Whaley Albany Helena Shuler Joe Shuler Isaac Brewer Emma Bean Florence Colburn Shade Helen Hazel Rhodehaver Vera Bowers Athens Albany High School Stewart

Dry leader backs referendum on prohibition

Dr. W. E. Hammaker, longtime dry leader and pastor of Trinity M. E. Church, endorses a nationwide referendum on prohibition. He proposes government set up regular referenda every three to eight years to let the public decide continued enforcement or a wets plan, forcing an explicit repeal proposal.

Youngstown U.P W. EF. Hammaker Trinity M. E. Church Doctor Hammaker Drys Dodor Hammaker

West Virginia men arrested after liquor chase in Marietta

Two West Virginia men, A. B. Griffiths of Marnet and Prank Dotson of Owens, were arrested at Front and Montgomery Streets after a 2:30 am pursuit by Marietta police. Their car carried 50 gallons of liquor in cans and one bottle.

Marietta Marietta West Virginia Marietta Front Montgomery A. B. Griffiths Marnet Prank Dotson Qwens

Athens Churches Schedule at Hocking Street Church of God

The Rev. Calvin B. Hewes presides with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Song service 10:40 a.m. Preaching 11:00 a.m. Subject Strengthen the Wall. Young People meet at 6:00 p.m. Song service 7:00 p.m. Preaching 7:30 p.m. Subject Receiving Christ. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Cottage prayer by appointment or request Friday 7:00 p.m.

Athens Hocking Stroct Church OF God Calvin B. Hewes Chris

First Methodist Church Service Schedule and Activities

Rev Charles M Coulter and Arlie H Krussell pastors. Mrs Lenora V Saylor general secretary. 9:00 Sunday School 10:30 Morning worship Sermon Foundation Principles of Christian Living Mr Coulter 4:00 Student Council meeting 4:30 Home Hour informal social hour for Methodist students and friends 4:30 Orchestra practice Robert Whittler leader 4:30 Fellowship Supper 6:00 Student vesper service Is Christianity Practiced subject for the evening This is the fourth and last talk from a student Doug a Graffin Maceline Martin chairman

First Methodist Church Charles M. Coulter Arlie H. Krussell Lenora V. Saylor Mr. Coulter Methodist Robert Whitler Doug'a Graffin Maceline Martin

India 4) Her Relation to England and the Spread of Christianity

Abbott W. Wilcox presides at ATBENS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH with Miss Ruby Hankey as student secretary. Rev Alfred W. Moore, a missionary in India, speaks on India and its ties to England and Gandhi at 7 PM. Bible Sunday observed at 10:30 AM with Rev Wilcox sermon. Student groups meet at 5 PM for Home hour and vespers with Rev Moore as guest.

Atbens Presbyterian Church Abbott W. Wilcox Ruby Hankey Alfred W. Moore Presbyterian m India England Gandhi Bible School Wilcox Moore

Central Ave M E Church Services and Schedules

Ward Radford pastor leads Sunday School at 9 15 morning worship follows at 11 00 G W Perce superintendent Epworth League 6 00 p m evening worship and sermon Peter The Disciple Who Was So Lum an un.

Central Ave. M Radford G. W. Perce Epworth Euening Peter Luman

Clarks Chapel M Church Sunday Services Schedule

Clara Phillips leads Sunday morning activities with 10 00 a m Sunday service and 11 00 a m morning worship at Clarks Chapel Methodist Church as listed in the church notice.

Clarks Chapel Nellie Phillips

Church Services and Sunday School Schedule

The notice lists a Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with Mrs. White as superintendent and evangelistic services from Monday evening through Friday with dates unclear, mentioning Dee 129.

Wacroey MF White

Sunday services listed for two Methodists

Yrey Methodist in Culech hosts Sunday School at 9 a m and preaching at 10 a m with a class meeting at 7 p m Thursday’s class meeting. Strouds Run Free Methodist holds Sunday School at 1 30 p m and preaching at 2 30 p m.

Yrey Strouds Run

Christian Science Church Service and Schedule

The Christian Science Church at 15 South Congress Street invites worship with God the Only Cause and Creator. Golden text Acts 15:18 and responsive readings from Psalms 96 and 100. Sunday School 9:30 am. Sunday service 10:45 am. Wednesday meeting 7:30 pm. Reading room open Tuesday.

Christian Science Church South Congress Street God Juure Balurdy Bete

Putheran Church Service With Sermon on The Coming of Christ

At Putheran Church on State and Carpenter Streets the Rev Arthur H ultimen pastor hosts a student forum and home hour at 7 p.m. followed by a divine service at 8 p.m. with a sermon titled The Coming of Christ.

Putheran Church State and Carpenter Streets Cpscopal Chapel Arthur H Ultimen Chris

Salvation Army Weekend Meetings Schedule

The Salvation Army holds a weekend program with a street meeting Saturday at 7 p.m. and a praise service at 8 a.m. A holiness meeting follows at 3 p.m. A service at State Hospital occurs at 5:20 p.m. Sunday includes Sunday School at 6 p.m. and Young People's meeting at 7 p.m. Adjutant Stone to speak on "Loving God."

Briurday State Hos- Sui Ia Young People’s Salvation Meeting Adjt Stone

Pratt Street Wesleyan Mission Church Dedication Services

The Pratt Street Wesleyan Mission Church will hold dedication services Sunday at 2 PM with District Superintendent Smith of Columbus in charge. Evening services follow at 7 PM, then revival starting Monday evening December 8 led by Rev. Charley Hi from Columbus.

Pratt Street Wesleyan Mission Smith Columbus Charley Hi

Advent Sunday Service Schedule

Second Sunday in Advent program with Church School at 9 15 a m followed by morning prayer and sermon at 10 30 a m.

State and Carpenter Streets

Local Church Announces Schedule and Canvass

W State and Congress Streets church outlines morning worship and sermons with evening service at 7. Christian Endeavor at 6 00 pm. Mrs Roy Saylor leads the Woman’s Missionary Society meeting Thursday evening. Annual canvass set for December 7 with lunch after morning service and territory assignments for canvassers.

Spiaeeses Christian Endeavor Roy Saylor Woman's Missionary Society EB. L. Church N. Congress Dee

Zion Baptist Church Service and Programs

Zion Baptist Church Carpenter and Congress Streets led by Br. Smith with Mrs. Pettiford and Gwen Lynch as organist and pianist. Bible School 9:30 am on Stephen's Contribution to Christianity. Morning sermon 4:15 pm Not A New Religion. Y P U 6:30 pm The Best Christmas Gifts led by Ada Gauthele and Mary Louise Pettit. Evening service 3:20 pm In the Hollow of His Hand. Wednesday 7:30 pm mid week service.

Myt Zion Baptist Church Carpenter and Congress Streets BR. Smith Nelle Pettiford Angie Cooper Gwendolyn Lynch Stephen Y. P.U Adam Gauthele Mary Louise

Ames Sille Presbyterian Church Service Details

Andrew M. Taylor, minister, leads Sunday service at 9 a.m. Superinten dent C. R. McKee directs primary worship with Miss Rather Wilson at 10 30 a.m. Pining worship follows.

Ames Sille Presbyterian Church Andrew M. Taylor A. m Rather Wilson

New England Presbyterian Sunday School at 9 30

The New England Presbyterian announces Sunday School at 9 30 led by Superintendent Oliver Bryson with no preaching scheduled for this Sunday.

NEW England Presbyterian Oliver Bryson

Guysville Stewart Churches MF P hodist Episcipal Services

Local church notices list preaching times at Guysville and Stewart churches with Sunday services at 9:30 to 10:30 a m and Sunday schools from 9:30 to 1 0:30 a m, plus midweek sessions on Wednesdays and revival plans. Names include Linton Mattox P astor P G Chapman Stewart J Biddison Willams and T A Crawiery as superintendents.

Guysville-Stewart Phodist Episcopal

Redtown Free Methodist Church Schedule

Sunday School at 9 a.m. Morning class at 10 a.m. Preaching at 7 p.m. Wednesday service at 7 p.m.

Redtown

South Canaan Baptist Church Service Notice

South Canaan Baptist Church led by Pastor W. S. Cunningham holds Bible School at 9:39 and morning worship at 10:30. Sermon topic: Fore given and Forgotten.

South Canaan Baptist Church Cunningham

Porest Run M Church Service Notes

Vernon Nease superintendent leads worship at Porest Run Mission Church. The brief service of worship details are incomplete but indicate ongoing church activities and religious gatherings in the community.

Vernon Nease

Vinton County Churches McArturk Presbyerian Service Notice

The Rev Albert J Wiltkon serves as pastor at McArturk Presbyterian Church. Sunday School begins at 9 40 a m and preaching services are scheduled for 4 30 p m with details repeated in church notices.

Vinton County Mcartuuk Presbyterian Albert J. Wiltkon

Hamden Presbyterian Church Ad Service and Sunday School

The Rev. Albert J. Wilson is the pastor at Hamden Presbyterian Church. Sunday School begins at 9 50 and the preaching service is at 7 00 p m.

Neesonveiele Churches First Church of Christ Pageant

The Neesonveiele church announces worship with minister Chas K Grammer. Roy Barron leads Bible school at 9 30 a m. Communion and worship at 10 30 a m. Sermon The Lost Power. 7 p m Pageant Telling the Story by the Woman's Missionary Board. Official Board meeting Sunday at 2 09 p m. Prayer service Wednesday at 7 p m.

Neesonveiele First Church OF Christ Chas K. Grammer Roy Barron Bible Woman's Missionary Boeclery of the Church

Regular preaching schedule by Rev Wiesinger pastor

The Rev. 1 BW Wiesinger conducts regular preaching services held on the second and fourth Sundays each month.

Pthagrim Holiness Church Notice of Sunday Services

D C Shearer and wife pastors invite worshippers to 159 Walnut Street for regular missionary day with Sunday School at 9 30 and preaching at 10 30 The Young People meet at 6 and Evangelistic service at 7 Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 Ladies Missionary Prayer Band Thursday 1 20 and Cottage prayer meeting Friday at 7 06.

Pthagrim Holiness Church D. C

Mearthour M. B E Church Times and Services

The Rev W W Weiser presides with Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by John H Howel superintendent A class for every age Morning worship at 10 90 a m Epworth League 615 p m Next Sunday the pastor speaks on One Book for All People Weekday classes Wednesday after school Mid week worship 7 00 p m Choir practice Wednesday at 00 p m

Stephen the first Christian martyr sermon theme

The Rev. B. W. Morris, pastor, invites all to next Sunday’s Bible School sermon on Stephen who was stoned for teaching Jesus. The message encourages making this year the best yet for Bible School attendance.

Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints Schedule Wales Mill

Sunday School runs 6 a m to 10 a m from April to December and 10 a m December to April. Sacrament service held first Sunday at 10 40 a m. Preaching on the first Sunday, 10 40 a m. second and fourth Sundays 10 30 a m. prayer service on the third Sunday at 10 70 a m. C B Wells is superintendent.

Wales B Wells

Athens church worker to speak amid Reverend Dean’s illness

An Athens church worker will speak during the illness of the Reverend Dean. Sunday activities are listed for Albany Hebbardaville Town House Harrisonville with various service times and Sunday School sessions.

Albany Hebbardaville Om Town House Harrisonville Athens Dean

First Methodist Episcopal Service Schedule Summary

Herman A. Sayre is pastor with church school at 9 30 led by GB F Allen. Morning worship at 10 30 on repentance. Epworth League 6 led by Miss Marie Spencer. Dr W E Howe speaks on The Meaning of Service. Evening worship 7 on The Waste of Life with special music. Prayer service Wednesday 7, choir practice 7 Friday, junior choir 2 Sunday afternoon ahead of operetta.

First Methodist Episcopal Herman A. Sayre GB F Allen Bessie Stevenson Epworth League Marie Spencer W E. Howe

Hamden M Fichl ercm Rev Frederick Brown Service Schedule

The Rev Frederick Brown pastor leads Sunday School at 9 15 a m and worship at 9 15 a m The sermon is by the pastor Prayer meeting is Wednesday evening at 7 49 Epworth League meets Wednesday evening at 7 45

Hamden

Zaleske M Bf Church Announces Sunday Events

The Buncay School meets at 4:00 PM with Elmer McKibben as superintendent. A prayer meeting is planned for 11:60 AM led by Robert Webb.

Lagan Cherches at Johns Enterprise Meeting

A meeting is scheduled for Sunday morning at 10 o clock to decide a Christmas entertainment. Lagan Cherches will lead the discussion at Johns Enterprise.

Lagan Cherches John

Pomeroy Church Notice Lists Services And Meetings

The Peace Evangelical and Presbyterian Church announces Theophil Meht as minister with morning service at 10 30 and an evening sermon on the second coming of Christ The Triangles meet at 6 Ruth Huber leads Monday canvassers and teachers meet at 7 30 Monday church officers join the Presbyterian Church circle meets Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church.

Pomeroy Church S Peace Evangelical and Presbyterian Church Theophil Meht Earl Harteenbach Fred Richards Anthera Ruth Huber Presbyterian Church

Local Church Services and Programs in Middleport and Heath

First Baptist Church led by Pastor C Kreager hosts morning Sunday School at 9 15 a m and communion service with theme Your Life Its Opportunity Junior and Senior BYPU afternoon and evening services with sermons Preparing the Way Prayer meeting at 7 09 p m Heath Methodist Episcopal led by Pastor C H Brichinger offers Sunday School at 9 18 a m and morning worship at 10 40 a m with What Place Shall Be Given To Jess Epworth League at 6 00 p m and evening service at 7 09 p m midweek service at 7 00 p m and choir practice Thursday at 4 00 p m

First Baptist Church Middleport C. Kreager B.Y

Church of Christ weekly schedule and attendance note

Fred I. Gardner leads Sunday services at the Church of Christ with 9 15 Bible School and 10 20 Morning worship featuring a sermon The Book Unit and Universal and an 7 00 Evening service on Religion Adjourned A devotional hour at 7 96 Wednesday and special music arranged by Mrs Mildred Kim Reported 51 attendees last week booster Mrs Pearle Graves expects larger turnout this week.

Church OF Christ Middleport Fred I. Gardner Bible School Unit Universal Etta Gaskill Mildred Kim Pearle Graves

Bethany Methodist Episcopal Church Services Schedule

Minister Glenn L Tennell leads at 9 15 a m Moravian Avenue Pomeroy with 10 20 a m worship and choir anthem. Evening service features male quartet and a theme on Davises Concerning Divine Strength. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday. Men’s Class Thursday for supper and business.

Bethany Methodist Glenn L. Tennell Zil Annaen

Barnes tor Lawrence Chapel Pubie worship and Bible School

Charge 4d at Lawrence Chapel with Bible School at 10 and public worship at 11. Superintendents Rethel and Mrs Roy Gordon listed. Instruction includes vocatio and invitation to all, with expected attendees and 9:30 service likely.

Rev J J Hynes Mass Schedule In Zaleski

The Rev J J Hynes serves as pastor with Mass at 0 00 a m on the second and fourth Sundays each month and also on the fifth Sunday if one occurs.

Vinton County Parish Sets Sunday School Times

The Rev. P. A. Herlan pastors multiple chapels with Sunday School sessions at Asbury Center Chapel Ebenezer Starr Locust Grove and Mt Pleasant and public worship at varying times. Evangelistic meetings at Ebenezer start Tuesday evening at 7 00.

Vinton County P. A. Herlan Asbury Center Chapel Ebenezer Starr Ereshing Locust Grove Mt. Pleasant

Rockbridge Advent Christian Bazaar and Chicken Supper

The Helpers' Union and church ladies plan an annual bazaar and chicken supper at Rockbridge Red Men’s hall this Saturday, with events listed including morning services at 930 and 1030 and an evening sermon on The Glory of the Cross.

Rockhridge Advent Christian L. Weedworth Helpers’ Union and Ladies of the Church Rockbridge Red Mens Hall

Battle in Prospect Washington House Prohibition Fight Looms

The Wet Bloc led by Rep Linthicum of Maryland prepares to wage a fight today in Congress to amend the treasury Post Office Appropriation bill to bar use of funds for denaturing industrial alcohol. Opponents meet Wednesday to oppose the measure. a similar effort failed in a previous session.

Washington Dec Congresa House Representative Linthicum Maryland Treasury Post Office

Railway unions plan Washington meeting on waterways challenge

Executives of five major railway brotherhoods pledged to oppose government waterway development that competes with rail transport. The five presidents, after a day of talks in Cleveland, will join leaders of all railway labor groups in Washington on Monday to coordinate action.

Cleveland Washington

St Matthews Lutheran Weekly Church Schedule

Amos b Hevde peeket Sunday Behool at 900 Jacob A Keller superintendent Morning worship at 10 Sermon The Great Work of the Church Evening worship at 7 30 Sermon n Forward in the Name of the Lord This service opens our annual church week

ST. Matthews Amos B. Hevde Peeket Jacob A. Keller Porward

Church of the Nazarene Re. Ob Frederick Sunday_schedule

Sunday School at 10 15 a m with sermon on Missions at 10 30 a m N P C service at 6 00 p m Preaching at 7 00 p m Thursday evening prayer and Bible study on World Government Tuesday Young People prayer and praise Nazaren e Radio hour 4 00 5 00 p m Sunday over W A T Columbus

Church OF the Nazarene RE

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