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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1926

Page

3

Hauler Fatally Injured at Bailey Run Mine No 72

George Standall 27 of Nelsonville was fatally injured Thursday at about 1 pm at Bailey Run mine No 72 where he worked as hauler. He was crushed when a moving mine car dragged him under wheels. He died en route to Sheltering Arms hospital Athens. He leaves his mother sister and one brother, funeral Sunday at 2 pm at Nelsonville Christian church, burial at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville George Standall Bailey Run Standall Lietens Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Needville Janes Standall Flossie Ureen James Christian Church C. J. Howearth Greenlawn

New Equipment Installed at Doanville Nelsonville School

Doanville Nelsonville school adds eight maps fourteen chair tips drawing paper seat work sets reading chart printers animal printer small printing press silent reading flash cards large electric bulbs paste printer s ink modeling clay rope snow snapa flag pole collapsible stage funds from Christmas program to buy supplementary readers entertainment fund to buy new equipment

Nelsonville Doanville School

Missionary Play Showers Presented by Women of Church

The Christian Church Woman's Missionary society in Nelsonville hosts its annual Woman's Day program Sunday evening with the play Showers. Cast includes Mrs Frank Betts as Mrs Harris and Marceline Wallace as Helen, featuring living pictures of countries such as India China Africa Mexico Japan and Tibet with instrumental music. Proceeds go to missionary work.

Nelsonvilam Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church Frank Betts Mrs. Harris Marceline Wallace Helen Margaret Johnson Janet Frank Betts, Jr Bobbie Ethel Johnson Mary India China Africa Mexico Japan Tibet

Grotto Ceremonial Held at Opera House

About ninety prophets attended the El Karnak Grotto ceremonial at Stuart's opera house in Nelsonville. The ritual was held in the afternoon with a banquet at the Methodist church followed by initiation of the candidates at the opera house.

Nelsonville El-Karnak Grotto Stuart's Opera House Methodist Church Opera House

Phi Sigs Defeat Y Seniors 31-16 In City League

Nelsonville reports the Phi Sigs beat the Y Seniors 31 to 16 at the high school gym. Crabtree led the Seniors with five field goals while Shirley added three for the Phi Sigs. The Young Seniors also fell to the American Legion 30 to 26 in an exhibition. Howearth scored five baskets for the Seniors.

Nelsonville Phi Sigs Crabtree Shirley Sigs American Legion Howearth

Local Man Wins High Bar Exam Grade in Columbus

Nelsonville clerks report on December 10 that 125 attorneys sat the federal bar exam in Columbus. Cable Gibson, son of Mr and Mrs W W Gibson of Nelsonville, earned the second highest grade in the group.

Nelsonvilue Columbus Cable Gibson W. W. Gibaon

Two Games Listed at Y Tonight in Nelsonville

Two basketball games are slated at the Y M C A in Nelsonville tonight. Haydenville high school boys face Gibsonville high school boys, while Haydenville high school girls play the local Y girls, with games starting at 7 46. Christmas night features the Indianola Athletic club's Columbus team meeting the local men at the high school gym.

Nelsonville Haydenville Gibsonville Indianola Athletic Club Columbus

Santa Claus to visit Nelsonville Monday afternoon

Nelsonville plans to greet Santa Claus when he arrives Monday afternoon. The trip from Logan will be telephoned to Nelsonville, and school will be dismissed to allow children to see him and the procession with his reindeer.

Santa Nelsonville Santa Claus Logan

Baylises Move to 904 Neil Avenue Columbus

In Columbus Nelsonville on December 10 Mr and Mrs Milt Baylis purchased property at 904 Neil Avenue and moved their furnishings to Columbus where they will reside.

Columbus Nelsonville Milt Baylis Neil Avenue

Local residents note several midweek visits

P. W. Hickman visited Dayton on Thursday while Mrs. John Zoller Jr. spent Thursday in Columbus. T. C. Green plans a few days in Cincinnati as Mrs. Lynn Chapman and Ruth traveled to Columbus. John Love, Will Bland and Mrs. Barron guests at Buckeye Lake cottage. W. W. Gibson and Mrs. W. A. Glenn visited Columbus or were hosted there.

P. W. Hickman Dayton John Zoller Jr Columbus T. C. Green Cincinnati Lynn Chapman Ruth John Love Will Bland Barron Barron Cottage Buckeye Lake W. W. Gibson W. A. Glenn Wallace Glenn

Social bridge luncheon in Nelsonville hosts prize winners

Attractive luncheon hosted Thursday by Mrs. William Morgan and Mrs. Wallace Glenn at 20 East Franklin featured four bridge tables. Christmas decor with red cups and candies framed the event. Prizes went to Mrs. Edington, Miss Poston, Mrs. Stalter, Mrs. Poston, Mrs. Getzoff of Chicago, and Mrs. Gienn of Columbus.

William Morgan Wallace Glenn Morgan East Franklin Street John Edington Mable Poston R. R. Stalter Frank Poston Benjamin Getzoff Chicago W. A. Gienn Columbus

Elks Sell More Ball Tickets Than Ever

Mayor Alex Moore announced that more tickets have been sold for this year's Elks charity ball at the Men's Gymnasium tonight than in any previous Elks sponsored dance. The exact tally remains unknown.

Elks The Alex Moore

Christmas Ball Promises Charity and Festive Decor

Mr Moore says the gym will host fifteen large Christmas trees to be used later for Court street decorations. The Clarksburg West Virginia orchestra will perform and help draw attendees. Proceeds support local charity including Christmas dinners and food for the needy in the community and county.

Moore Court Street Clarksburg W. Va

Presbyterians To Stage Cantata The Story Of Bethlehem

The Presbyterian church will host its annual Christmas musical service Sunday at 7 o clock. The cantata The Story of Bethlehem by Spence will be performed by a mixed double quartet with soloists including Miss Alice Holmen Mrs C C Miljikan Mrs R P Tompkins and Mrs Helen Falloon Stevens. Pastor Dr A Y Wilcox will deliver a five minute Christmas message. The quartet will feature Clark Williams R P Thompkins J R Glauque and C D Glauque with Prof William R Longstreet at the organ.

The Presbyterian Church Bethlehem Spence A. Y. Wilcox Alice Holmen C. C. Miljlikan R. P. Tompkins Helen Falloon Stevens Clark Williams

Church Announcements for Several Local Congregations

Several churches list morning services with ministers and topics. The Church of Christ meets at 9:30 for prayer and 10:30 worship. Church of God on Hscking Street holds Bible school at 10 and morning sermon at 11. another Athens church on Albany Road led by Howard Ely Warner hosts a 7 pm discussion and 2 pm Sunday school.

THE OH OF Christ Eseven Avenue Cone of the St. John W Orship Athens Albany Road Howard Ely Warner Bible School Ralph Ladd Dion Carth

Presbyterian church service and events schedule

A church bulletin lists a 0:15 Bible Study led by Dr Porter with the Men's Class and Dr Gamertsfelder with the university group. 10:00 morning worship featuring Rev Wilcox on As to What Lies Ahead. 6:00 evening program by the high octette and soloists.

Presbyterian Porter Gamertsfelder Wilcox

Church Services at Good Shepherd on Peat and Carpenter

The Church of Good Shepherd on Peat and Carpenter Streets led by Rector Rev. E elow holds morning prayer and a sermon on the third Sunday at 10 30 a m.

Church OF Good Shepherd Peat and Carpenter Eelow

Poeter at 7 O'clock Prayer Service Wednesday Evening

A notice announces a prayer service at seven o'clock on Wednesday evening. It lists a poet or speaker and invites community members to attend.

Ares Chapel M E Church Sunday Services Noted

Ira P. Day minister leads Sunday school at 1 30 pm and Mary Snow intends an outing service at 2 30 pm conducted by the pastor.

Ares Chapel M. E Ira P. Day Mary Snow

Plain's M. E. Church Service Schedule

The Plains M E church led by Minister Ira P Der holds Sunday school at 9 30 am James Hardy superintendent class meeting at 7 30 Young People's meeting at 6 oclock prayer service at 7 oclock No preaching service listed.

the Plains M. E. Church Ira P. der James Hardy

Gar Creek Church of the First M oem Speaks at Sugar Creek

An unidentified church leader from Ohio will deliver a speech at 2180 Sureia church in Sugar Creek on an upcoming Sunday afternoon.

Gar Creek Soeace Ohio Sureia Sugar Creek

Jerseyville and Pleasanton Church Services Overview

Listings show Jerseyville and Pleasanton churches with Sunday school at 10:00 and 9:30, sermons at 7:00 and 10:30, and Epworth League meetings, led by Chauncey M. and Orvie R. Kelley as pastors.

Jersey VII Pleasanton En FR Devie Rky Jerseyville Pleasanton Worth’ League Chauncey M. E Orvie R. Kelley

Church Sermon and Canvass Schedule Reported

A church announces Sunday afternoon events led by Misa Irma Atkinson. The Spirit of Christ program will be presented by the Missionary Society with special music. Members are asked to stay home until canvassed, with Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. programs and a 6 p.m. canvass visit.

U . Chatiey Fumiotec Ted Meer Dent Fennett Christian Endeavor Misa Irma Atkinson Jal Proram The Missionary Society

Local notes fragment hints at community events

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a pastor, Mrs Perkins, choir director, and editor names with unclear associations. No coherent event or date is readable, leaving only scattered names and vague references to a day evening. Further readable content is needed for a substantive summary.

Christmas Music Program At First Methodist Church

The First Methodist Church presents a Christmas program led by Minister Charles M Coulter with Prof A Kresse organist and Prof C Robinson music director. Senior Sunday school by K Mardis and Kilpatrick leads into a day of special music including Helen McClaflin contralto and a Glee club. The program features works by Jenkins Massenet Bach and Mozart with choir, organ, and a midweek prayer service at 7 pm and a Wesley Foundation event at 6 pm.

First Methodist Church Charles M. Coulter A. Kresse C. Robinson K. Mardis Wenreya Es Kilpatrick Jenkins Harker Helen McClaflin Massenet A Rabie Home Missionary Society Wesley Foundation Pe Ludwig Ludwig Bove Glee Club Noel Adam Fison Margaret Benedict Joy Cutler Jelen Hedden Barbar Kantser Mozart Foresley Foundation

Episcopal and Methodist Episcopal churches announce services

The Episcopal church notes Rev. s Day service with 10:00 a.m. worship led by Mr. C. W. Foster, and 7:30 p.m. sermon by the pastor. The Methodist Episcopal church lists Rev. Bary Dye as minister with morning and evening programs, solo by Miss Carne, and an Epworth League event with President.

IST Episcopal Church Nister C. W. Foster Co Poe Methodist Episcopal Church Bary Dye L. Eens Miss Carne Ohio University Ist Caene Ee Ae Epworth League Ra Alden Topie Owe Rere Tre Local Churc

Christian Science Service Notices at 4 South Court Street

The Christian Science Society on 4 South Court Street offers Sunday service at 10 45 a m Sunday school at 8 30 p m a testimony meeting on Wednesday and reading room hours on Tuesday and Saturday 2 00 to 5 00 p m The lesson titled Great Preparer of Man includes the Golden Text from Psalms 22 and a prayer for integrity and uprightness reading “Deliver me O God for I wait on Thee.”

Christian Science Society South Court Street Tesangee Israel

Logan Church St Pauls Episcopal Service Notice

ProPrince sermon schedule at Logan Church St Pauls Episcopal with a pure and sermon at seven o clock.

Logan Church ST. Paul's Episcopal

First United Brethren Sunday Schedule

Sunday lessons at nine o'clock followed by worship at 10 25 in the morning and a six o clock Christian Endeavor meeting led by Pastor T c fr Torglogk Dreachi.

First United Brethren T. c. Fr

First Methodist Episcopal Services Schedule

The church announces next Sunday's program with morning and evening services. Sunday school and league meet in the morning, with a 6 PM class and 7 PM prayer/adult session conducted by the pastor Gracious Taylor.

First Methodist Episcopal Eoworth Tayi

Don't Neglect Your Cold This Christmas Season

Circular copy urges shoppers to treat colds promptly with Father John’s Medicine, a safe non alcohol remedy claimed to strengthen the system and relieve symptoms. It notes the medicine has been used for over 70 years and is suitable for all the family as cold season approaches.

John Les

Kiwanians Elect at Slouster Club

Church notices outline weekly services at Trinity Lutheran and related gatherings. Evangelical and missionary meetings list times for Sunday worship at 10:00, Sunday school at 9:00, and Bible study or devotions through the week. Local pastors include Hunstman and Lauer.

Slouster Club

Nelsonville Churches Meet in Lewis W Chas Era

Sunday school at 10:30. Morning worship at 11:30 with anthem and sermon by Ray. Organist choir, preludes by various composers. Junior Camp league at 6:30. Epworth groups meet, adult and junior sermons planned. Music by Scott and others in the children and adult departments.

Lewis Chas Sun Day School Edrell Andant Tainer Thad Abra Buck Largo Handel Ray John W.nford Columbus Alles Moderato Huarvey Lea Edith Mabel Haffner Virnia Wolf Chil Scott Rhoming’ Orship Ardren Departa Orchestra C. B Elizabethe Pepeee Serma

Christian Burge Bible School and Pilgrim Holiness Church Schedule

An OCR fragment lists religious services and schedules. It mentions Bible school at 10:30 morning, evening services at 6 p m, women’s in charge, junior and senior groups, Sunday school at 9:30, Superintendant roles, and foreign missions activities at Pilgrim Holiness Church with weekly prayer services and concurrent events.

Christian Burge Ome Bible School Worserman C. BE Evenin Jonary Aec Oreign Missions O Pioliness Church Akers Nee Ary Convent

Glouster Kiwanis elects officers and seven directors

R G Webber was reelected president of the Glouster Kiwanis Club at the regular meeting. Robert Porterfield named vice president and B R Angle treasurer. Seven directors chosen: M M Bryson E M Browser C E Duncan D L Browning Ed Carpenter Earl Faires Earl Johnson. A secretary will be chosen in January. Mayor Park discussed Santa Claus visit. Delays none. Ed Carpenter won the attendance prize from Dr Crawford.

Glouster R. G. Webber Browning Donnally Jacksonville Mayor Park Santa Columbus Ed Carpenter Crawford

Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Relief for Skin Ailments

End your piles with Peterson's Ointment reads the ad urging thousands to try the ointment after months of agony. It claims quick healing for eczema skin eruptions pimples rashes ulcers sores and burning feet with a 35 cent box price.

Peterson

Christmas Tree Decorated in Gloucester Ahead of Santa Visit

The Gloucester community committee began decorating the Christmas tree on December 10 in preparation for Santa Claus expected to arrive next Monday afternoon. Santa requested no gifts during his visit, with helpers handling distribution on Christmas Eve. many children are anticipated to view the event as Santa and his reindeer travel High Street, roped off for the occasion.

Athens Harold Wise Brooks Wolf Linscott Williamsport Ilasi Red Black Warriors Pomeroy Glouster Santa Claus High Street

Trimble Grange Elects Officers

Trimble Grange in Glouster elected a full slate for the coming year with Eber Gillespie as master A Wolfe as overseer Harold Sprague lecturer Allen Boudinot steward James Gillespie assistant steward oe Fors bach as chaplain L Sprague as treasurer Roy cuner gatekeeper William Nesicher Ceres Celia Roudinot Pomom Emma Sawyer Flora Nina Sprague L A 8. Helen Kasler.

Glouster Trimble Eber Gillespie A. ©. Wolfe Harold Sprague Allen Boudinot James Gillespie Oe Forsbach L. Sprague Roy Cuner William Nesicher Ceres Celia Roudinot Emma Sawyer Flora Nina Sprague L. A Helen Kasler

One Swallow Ends Sore Throat Remedy Ad

An advert touts a throat remedy claiming relief from sore throat in 15 minutes. It markets a product with no chloroform and promises direct pain relief, urging readers to buy at drug stores for quick results.

Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Ad Vows Quick Cold Relief

A vintage advertisement urges prompt action against a head cold with Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. It claims fast, lasting relief by reaching the throat and bronchial membranes, promising soothing healing power and dependable results from a trusted medicine.

Ayer

Glouster Bazaar Prompts Postponement of Friendship Circle

Glouster December 10 The Friendship Circle meeting scheduled for tonight is postponed due to the ongoing bazaar. The event continues today and tonight at Glouster P. T. F. A. hall.

Glouster

Amherst House Fire Threatens 200 Guests at Historic Hotel

A blaze engulfed the Amherst House in Amherst Massachusetts injuring and displacing about 200 people including Amherst College professors and families. The historic hotel suffered an estimated 250000 dollars in losses as fire crews fought the flames.

Amherst Mass Artherst College Amherst House

Local Official Owes State Funds in Columbus Report

A State Examiner report cites Mayor W. A. MéMé Jétsereon county and the village in Columbus with an amount of 91 767 86 owed. The document covers sums from January 2 1926, noting 87 862 4 collected and 14 098 in costs.

Columbus Dec W. A Jétsereon Navy Apcemnl Ae

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