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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1923
Page
3
The community notes elections for the meeting group and lists several sisters by name. Social events include an oyster supper for Lodge 339 and a Y campaign kickoff with committee assignments and a luncheon. The column mentions Rev. Geo E Tifft service and local club activities.
Cross seeks a large class this Sunday as the Berean orchestra prepares special selections. Teacher Ed Wallace has prepared a strong lesson for the Bereans with a goal of 125 men.
Sunday school opens at 9 30 a m with plans underway for the Christmas program on Sunday night. Communion service at 10 30 a m Endeavor at 6 p m The evening service at 7 will be led by the missionary society with a splendid program planned for the occasion.
The Pilgrim Holiness Church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30. A Love Feast or Praise service at 2 30 followed by an evening service at 7. Special singing featured. Cottage prayer meeting tonight at Mr and Mrs Butterworths home on Poplar Street.
Mrs Delia spent weekend in Lancaster. Ike Perkins Alex Johnson Mac Morgan John Topsail Huan Minis Pearl Woodson Steward Chapman returned to Elm Grove WV after Thanksgiving. Otto Saunders is seriously ill at home with typhoid fever. Marguerite and Caroline Dexter spent weekend in Lancaster.
The chicken dinner planned for Tuesday at the Methodist Church has been postponed to a later date.
Mrs Thomas Bush entertained a coterie of friends Wednesday afternoon at a three course one o'clock luncheon. Covers were laid for Mesdames John Edington Elizabeth Nerrick Noah Sommers Miles Sheppard Miss Mary Sommers Harriett Sommers Mises Nevada Sommers and Belle Herrold. Following the luncheon the ladies spent the afternoon sewing.
Pastor G. E. Tifft presides over 9 30 Sunday school and 10 30 morning service with theme The Door of Faith and 7 00 evening service on Sunday. The Boosters hold a Saturday church picnic in the social rooms. Epworth league and class meeting at 6 00 P M. Choir to perform appropriate music. Door open after services for those meeting disciplinary requirements.
The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints schedules Sunday School at 9 30, a prayer service at 10 30, and preaching at 7 00 P M with Elder J D Shower of Independence Missouri conducting each evening thereafter.
The article notes paper towels are ideal for draining foods fried in deep fat, highlighting their effectiveness and practicality for kitchen use.
A tested oil lamp by EF. Johnson claims to beat 10 ordinary lamps with a quiet odorless smoke free flame. The Chicago inventor offers free trials and a $2,000 to $500 monthly agency potential to first users who help spread the lamp.
The report notes that electric lighting service now reaches nearly half of Japal residents, signaling expanding urban infrastructure and modernization efforts in the area.
Athens county farmers are cautioned about Carl C. Beatty a traveling salesman selling a fake remedy Chick-Ene for 50 cents a bottle. The state farm investment bureau warns dealers and poultrymen after Beatty faced six Indiana counts for a baby chick scheme. Authorities have a warrant for his arrest and urge reports to local officers.
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easy at home remedy to restore dark, natural looking hair. The ad claims it darkens gray hair evenly, makes hair glossy, and helps the user look younger with repeated use.
John Moore president of the Ohio Federation of Labor and former district president of the Ohio Mine Workers died at Mt. Carmel hospital Columbus at 6 30 this morning from stomach cancer. He weighed 250 pounds in health and 125 pounds at Mansfield last September. He leaves a widow and five children. funeral plans not announced.
The 6:36 evening meeting at the mayor's office may be canceled as both the mayor Gormley and council president Richards are out of the city. Gormley was called to Columbus on business after news of John Moore's death. Richards also went to Columbus. Regular M. F. church services are listed with Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. and services at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. All welcome.
Sunday school at 9:00 a. m. Communion and sermon at 10:15 a. m. Christian Endeavor at 6:00 p. m. Evangelistic service at 7:00 p.m. Visitors include Hugh Chadwell and Mrs Chadwell of Trimble with guests QO. M. Russell and two sons Otto Jr. and Billy of Ashland Kentucky and Robert Hixson of Chauncey. Elizabeth Hixson formerly taught in Trimble schools.
Lieutenant John A. MacReady began a record attempt at McCook field at 9 59 this morning to reach 50000 feet. He seeks to surpass French aviator Sadi Lecointe who hit 36745 feet on October 3 eclipsing MacReady’s earlier mark.
Washington Dec 7. Representative Carmton of Michigan drafts a bill to create a separate treasury bureau to enforce prohibition and narcotic laws. The plan clashes with President Coolidge who favors transferring enforcement to the Department of Justice.
A wife long troubled by stomach and liver issues refuses Mayr's Wonderful Remedy until a week later. The ad claims the product removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation causing digestive ailments, including appendicitis, with a money back guarantee. McKee Drug Co and Gem Pharmacy are named as sellers.
MOSBACH Germany December 7 The prosecuting state attorney Dr Nebelstop asked the court to impose sentences from six months to three years on four defendants involved in the Berg doll kidnaping plot to seize Grover Bergdorf an American draft dodger and spirit him out of Germany.
Washington officials watched with concern as revolutionary activity near Vera Cruz drew attention on December 7, signaling potential regional instability.
Wreston households entertained guests Wednesday and Thursday with Neva Six visiting Lancaster. Lyle Powell and family in Chauncey with Henry Osborn’s family. Floyd Nye’s Florida move noted. Millfield Church of Christ Ladies Aid met. Chauncey and Milefield circuits announce Sunday School times and revival services led by Pastor Graham, with special women’s meeting at The Plains.
Washington December 7 President Coolidge will send to the senate on Monday the appointments to the United States railway labor board. The nominees include EF P Morrow retiring Kentucky governor to represent the public and E F Grable for the labor group with Horace Baker for the management group who now serve by recess appointment.
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