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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1924

Page

5

Woman’s Relief Corps Elects Officers for Year

The Woman’s Relief Corps elected officers for the new year led by President Mrs Effie Graham and senior vice president Mrs Anna Heaton Also named were junior vice president Mrs Augusta Fineterwald treasurer Mrs Lulu Cross chaplain Mrs Keaney conductress Mrs ma Cochran guard Mrs Hattie Fulton and Mrs Anna Musser as delegate to the state convention in Grand Rapids Michigan June 1925 The Presbyterian churchs Woman Missionary Society will meet Tuesday at 2 50 PM with Mrs Thor Olson in charge continuing Christmas season program

Woman's Relief Corps Metriday Effie Graham Anna Heaton Augusta Fineterwald Lulu Cross Keaney Ma Cochran Hattie Fulton Anna Musser Chillicothe Clara McAdoo Grand Rapids Mich Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Thor Olson

Pallas Club Hosts Memorial and Independence Program

Mrs Kaymer McQuiston hosted the Pallas club at 49 Morris avenue with a memorial for the late Mrs David Putnam. Miss Helen Walker delivered the eulogy as members shared memories of her life. The calendar topic Achieving Independence featured talks on Remote and Immediate Causes, Washington and Franklin leadership, and the Preparation of Independence. Mrs Charles Cameron will host the Woman's Missionary society of the Christian church Thursday at 2 PM with the Edwards Walker evangelistic trio on the musical program.

Pallas Club Kaymer McQuiston Morris Avenue David Putnam Helen Walker Putnam W. ¥. Mercer Washington and Franklin W. “. Slutz Mivs J. A. Palmer Charles Cameron North Hgh Street Woman’s Missionary Society of the Christian Church Edwards- Walker Evangelistic Trio

Athens Needie eclub meeting with Mrs Ohm at Congress

The Athens Needie eclub will meet with Mrs FE K Ohm at Congress apartment at 2 oclock Wednesday afternoon. Mr PD Steele of McArthur visited over the weekend with his sister Mrs Wilson Carr and her son Wilson at 10 Second Street. Mrs Hannah Alien of Glouster visited at the home of her daughter Mrs SB Carpenter, 156 North Congress.

Athens Eclub FE. K. Ohm Congress P. D. Steele McArthur Wilson Carr Wilson Second Street Hannah Alien Glouster Carpenter North Congress Street

Aderman Family Heads to Fort Lauderdale Winter Home

Dr and Mrs W N Aderman and grandson John Phillips depart today for the Alderman winter home in Fort Lauderdale Florida to remain there until spring.

W. N Aderman John Phillips Alderman Fort Lauderdale Fla

Miss Gene Blasius Among Weekend Socials

Logan guest Miss Gene Blasius attended the Chi Omega dance at Dalton's academy with Miss Frances Pickering. Maecenas Literary Club hosts Mrs. Lewis Fien up at 55 North Cemetery Street Tuesday afternoon at 2. O O Bryson Stewart and J L Efaw depart for Zanesville to join the state grange meeting December 9 to 11.

Gene Blasius of Logan Frances Pickering Dalton's Academy Maecenas Literary Club Lewis Fienup North Cemetery Street O. O. Bryson Stewart Athens County Pomona Grange JL. H. Efaw New Marshfield Zanesville State Grange

Webb O'Dell Marriage Announcement in Columbus

Announcement of the marriage between Myrtle Margaret Webb of 181 Chittenden Avenue Columbus and Lantz Kk. O'Dell on December 1 in Columbus. The couple has traveled to Philadelphia for the Cambria and Indiana railroad project. The bride is the daughter of G. Webb of Logan and the groom the son of Jennie O'Dell of Lindley Hall.

Myrtle Margaret Webb Chittenden Avenue Columbus Lantz O'Dell Philadel Philadelcoustant Cambria and Indiana Railroad G. Webb Logan Jennie O'Dell Lindley Hall

Minister attracts large audience in Chauncey church

Rev. Albert W. Craig of Columbus preached both morning and evening at First Christian Church in Chauncey as a candidate for the local pastorate. His messages focused on grace and Christ’s poverty, and on Jesus as the world’s most unique character.

Chauncey Albert W. Craig Columbus Chauncey Sunday Mr. Craig Lord Jesus Christ Jesus

Mrs Hines to be Honored at Columbus Dinner

Mrs. William D. Hines of Chauncy left for Columbus to be honored guest at a dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Shultz on St. Clair avenue. She will attend a family reunion Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Robinson on Hunter avenue.

William D. Hines Chauncey Columbus William Shultz St. Clair Avenue T. J. Robinson Hunter Avenue

Revival Services at Millfield M E Church Begin

Revival services began Sunday evening at Millfield M. E. church with Rev. Mr. Holcomb and pastor Rev. Walter V. Harter of Chauncey leading. The public is invited to attend the services.

Millfield Millfield M. E Mr. Holcomb Walter V. Harter Chauncey

Mrs Bradfield Visits Columbus for Family Aid

Mrs. Charies Bradfield of Chauncey traveled to Columbus on Saturday to stay a few days with her eldest sister Mrs. Eleanor Dawson whose health is quite poor and in need of care.

Grace Shelton Hosts Dinner At Circle Hill Circle Hill

Mrs Grace Shelton entertained at Circle Hill with a Sunday dinner in honor of her sister Mrs Ross Adkins of Steubenville visiting as guest. A two course meal was served with Mr and Mrs Nathan Whitman of Nelsonville also present during the gathering.

Grace Shelton Circle Hill Ross Adkins Steubenville Nathan Whitman Nelsonville

Sunday Dinner Honors Grace and Anna Mae Verity

Misses Lucy and Helen Dow hosted a Sunday dinner at their country home near Chauncey to compliment Miss Grace Verity and Miss Anna Mae Verity of Athens.

Lucy Helen Dow Thier Chauncey Grace Anna Mae Verity Athens

Local residents occupy weekend with visits and events

George Williamson visited Columbus to see his parents Mr and Mrs James Williamson. Mrs M J Gardner is reported poorly at her home north of town. Mrs Fred Shaner ill the past days. Mr and Mrs Harvey Nye hosted Rev A W Craig of Columbus Sunday. Mrs Dorsey Bolin and her little son show improvement after chicken pox. Home talent play Mrs Jubbs of Shantytown set for Tuesday in McChanicsburg rural training building. Mr and Mrs J Fink of Circle Hill visiting Main Street hosts. Mrs H J Nidar of The Plains visits her daughter in law and Mr and Mrs Homer McBrayer. Charles A Montgomery and Margaret Cline left for McArthur. Funeral attendance: Chauncey residents went to Jacksonville for Mrs Dawhss funeral and burial at Glouster cemetery.

George Williamson Columbus James Williamson M. J. Gardner Fred Shaner Bave Town Harvey Nye High Street A. W. Craig Dorsey Bolin Ellis Avenue Jubbs Shantytown McChanicsburg J. Fink Circle Hill John Fink H. J. Nidar the Plains

Edith Sunday Services Draw Hundreds at Athens Church

Edwards-Walker evangelistic trio fills church and balcony classrooms as a surge of about one hundred attendees is turned away for lack of seating. Fourteen join fellowship, twelve youths baptized, including Helen and Ruth Drake. Nelsonville delegation plans to attend with reserved seats in the main auditorium.

Christian Church Edwards-Walker Athens Christian Endeavor Society Walkers Doctor Edwards Helen Ruth Drake Pearl Drake Montrose Avenue Nelsonville

Youngstown man commits suicide at home

In Youngstown Ohio Dec and Wilbur Hunter aged 22 killed himself at his residence. He fired two shots from a revolver with both bullets entering his right breast. The family discovered his body lying across his bed.

Youngstown, O Wilbur Hunter

Kerrigan Hurt In Dixon Auto Crash Narrowly Survives

Film star J Warren Kerrigan suffered facial injuries that could force retirement or relegate him to character roles after an automobile accident in Dixon Illinois. Officials said the injuries were serious but he was understood to be out of immediate danger.

Escaped Scandinavian Missionaries Reach Safety

Elizabeth Berglund and Ingeborg Nystul, two Scandinavian missionaries seized by Chinese bandits near Wa Chow, have escaped and are safe at Kishstern, according to reports reaching Shanghai on December 8.

Shanghai Elizabeth Berglund Ingeborg Nystul Wa Chow Kishstern

Nation official tied to $50 million liquor plot, McMahon says

In Jersey City the early indictment and arrest of a national official are expected over the Weehawken liquor landing plot. Assistant prosecutor A A McMahon stated authorities will pursue charges related to the massive distribution to metropolitan party agencies.

Jersey City N. J Weehawken A. A. McMahon

County Schools Debate Topics Set for Winter Series

Athens county high schools plan a winter debate series under rural system supervision. Three topics under consideration include child labor amendment, immigration limits for five years, and sale of Muscle Shoals property. A referendum will decide the question used. Plans for the county track meet in Athens next spring were also discussed.

Athens County H. R. McVay K. R R. Vermillion Musele Shoals Athens Athens County Athletic and Oratorical Association FF. O. Linscott Buchte Fred Sands McVay

Miner Hurt In Coal Fall At Der Thick Mine

William Nicholson of Pone Ridge, a loader in Mine 16 at Der thick, suffered a six inch gash on his leg when coal fell Saturday afternoon. He was treated by Dr Crawford and sent home. Glouster teachers received two months pay as state aid funds arrived, with more expected later this month. Eben Gillespie was named a delegate to the State Grange meeting at Zanesville and several officers were installed by the group.

William Nicholson Pone Ridge Derthick Nicholson Crawford Board of Education State Department of Education Giousier Eben Gillespie Mittfield Zanesville Worm OE Gillespie G. B. Thomas Roy Nicaslar D. M. Sawyer Arthur Antie Emma Sawyer James Gillespie Ceesck Goldie Boudinot George Antle Mommeiair Sacas Tsdcecs Riley Lewis Ceres

Reverend Luther Good Died After Prolonged Illness

Funeral services planned at First Baptist Church for Reverend Luther Good 63 who died Monday morning at his home after months of ill health. Survived by widow Steverend Good he led the church as pastor. Arrangements for the Wednesday service were not finalized. Also notes on local social visits with Harold Rose returning to Columbus and others visiting Delaware and New York inlaws and friends.

Luther Good Steverend Good First Baptist

Community notes on visits and local school questions

C G Faires of Logan spent over Sunday with his family in this city. Trimble Grange Patrons of Husbandry No 1830 met at their hall in Trimble Saturday evening for a business session and discussion of present school problems and the state school laws. A series of twelve questions were discussed.

C. G. Faires of Logan Trimble Ohio

Elk Minstrels for Charity Return in Athens

Rehearsals are underway for the Elks Charity Frolic to be held in the Ohio University auditorium on December 15 17 and 18. The annual show draws keen interest in Athens with songs dances jokes and comedy sketches. An opening number A Night in June features forty performers including twenty of Athens finest young women.

Ohio University Athens

Haarmann in Court Faces 27 Murders Case

Hanover Germany December court session into Karl Haarmann reveals he killed 27 youths with Hans Grans as alleged accomplice. Police testimony links Haarmann to grisly acts while owners and relatives await identification. witnesses to be examined as public interest soars.

Hanover Germany Iite Haarmann Haarmann Hans Grans Fau Seemann Kreep

Cloverseed shortage declared as smallest on record

Experts at the Blue Valley Creamery Institute in Chicago warn of a historic cloverseed shortage. They report 74 percent of last year’s crop and only 17,000 bushels this year, urging farmers to grow alfalfa instead for economy and supply stability.

Chicago Dec. S America Blue Valley Creamery Institute Europe United States

Balloon messages drift from Maryland to Washington county

Two toy balloons bearing the name Pauline D cer were released by a eight year old. One balloon landed in Washington Pa another was found in Maryland’s Washington county by Lee Coulter of Wenerton, Md.

Marting

Burglar Bandits Flee From Officer Before Dawn

In Tiffin Ohio an attempt to burglarize the Koller department store was frustrated just before dawn. The bandits fled with Patrolman Rom Hottman approaching to report for duty. The officer was unarmed and the burglars escaped as they locked the front door.

Tiffin Koller Rom Hottman Hieffman

Presbyterian Brotherhood to Meet With Dr Zorbaugh Speaker

The Presbyterian Brotherhood course holds its second meeting on Thursday December 11 with Dr Charles L Zorbaugh of Columbia as speaker. He previously served as secretary of the Presbyterian Relief society in Cleveland and now heads National Missions for the Synod of Ohio. The Thursday evening topic is National Missions and American Democracy. Mrs Gard's division of the Friendly B Society serves the meal. Next Sunday afternoon December

Presbyterian Brotherhood Charles L. Zorbaugh Columbia Pr. Zorbaugh Presbyterian Retension Society of Cleveland National Missions Synod of Ohio American Democracy Gard Friendly B Society

Looting at Mansion Disturbs Brass President Compound

Burglarized house of Blyth Brass president of the American Chamber of Commerce Carly today. Intruders disturbed while looting, escaping with unspecified valuables and leaving plunder behind.

Biyth Brass American Chamber of Cogpemerece Carly

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