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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1924
Page
6
Mr and Mrs C E Bennett traveled to Columbus Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs Opal Cullum Hall. Mrs Max Pergrin of Akron is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W H Parks. Chiefs of the Pocahontas schedule a meeting Wednesday afternoon at the Red Men’s hall after the soup dinner.
Cleve Hallett appeared before May 1 Tax Court pleading guilty to an intoxication charge. The court ordered attendance at Sunday School under the direction of George Beage each Sunday morning for an indefinite period, and he was fined 50 dollars plus costs.
The intoxication charges against Jack Wickham Charles Kentner and Otis Triplett were dismissed by Mayor Lay last night after affidavits were filed and withdrawn. Hearing on a separate charge resulted in a not guilty finding for Williams of Deanville.
Local theatre patrons recall the Grotto Minstrels hit sketch by Ruth Eberle and Wheeler Newton with encores. They are cast in a new song this year predicted to bring down the house, with Miss Eberle also performing a rollicking second act dance. Tickets sold fast, a repeat performance is set for Saturday evening, making three shows in total.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Barber were summoned to Athens Monday due to the death of Mrs Emma Woodruff at the home of Mr and Mrs B C Slaughter.
Mrs Lena Schnackenburg entertained the Women's Bible class of the Presbyterian church Monday evening after the business meeting. A social hour followed with the hostess serving refreshments.
A farewell party in the I O O F hall, Jacksonville, honored Mrs Luther and her children Mildred and Robert, with about one hundred attendees and gifts. Mrs Luther plans to move to Cambridge. Grant, an 89 year old hospitalized man in Columbus for a fractured hip, was brought home due to slow healing. His son Hubert Welsch and son-in-law William Heiser transported him and were joined by Mr James of Albany, who aided after a pedestrian collision days earlier.
Announcement of the pastor Rev Luther Good who died this week states the funeral will be Wednesday at 1 PM at the First Baptist Church where he served as pastor for years. Rev N Merritt of Rendville will conduct the services and burial will be in Hollister cemetery.
Nicholas Welsch, an elderly resident of Jacksonville, is reported home recovering after an unspecified incident. Police say he sustained injuries but released no further details.
Glouster exceeded the Athens County Charity Chest quota of 500 by 27.70, bringing in 527.70. Local business leaders and residents contributed generously to support Red Cross, Salvation Army, Boy Scouts and anti tuberculosis work with many individuals and high school girls aiding soliciting efforts across districts.
Frank Ferguson and Miss Mary Jonas were married in Columbus last Saturday by Rev. KB. I F. Jackson, a former pastor. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Jonas and the groom son of Mrs. Ida Ferguson. They will make their home in this city.
The Christian Workers will meet at the Church of Christ Thursday evening of this week. A good program and a cordial invitation to all attendees are extended.
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