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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1920

Page

8

Manley Receives 100 Percent Canadian War Pension

Charles Manley of Middleport, a former Canadian forces serviceman severely gassed in the war, has been awarded the maximum pension for Canadian soldiers at 100 percent disabled. The grant came through local Red Cross secretary Miss Vesta McCoy. Arrangements were made for Manley to receive special medical aid at home or in hospital.

Canada Charles Manley Middleport Vesta McCoy Red Cross Manley

Fire destroys wash house at Rathburn homestead Rutland

Fire destroyed the large wash house at the Rathburn homestead in Rutland around two o'clock Wednesday morning. The wind favored the blaze away from the main house, which was saved. The residence is occupied by Ben Powell and his family.

Rathburn Rutland Ben Powell

Married at courthouse seals union for Lawson and Cotran

John Lawson of Pomeroy and Rosa Cotran of Syracuse were united in marriage by Justice Martin at the courthouse yesterday. County jail prisoners, the coroner, undertaker, trained nurse, county officials, newspaper men, merchants and a plumber witnessed the ceremony.

Courthose John Lawson Pomeroy Rosa Cotran Syracuse Martin

Mrs. C. A. Dawson Leaves Johns Hopkins Hospital

Mrs. C A Dawson of Middleport has recovered enough to leave Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore after several weeks. She will stay in Huntington with her brothers for a while before returning home.

C. A. Dawson Middleport John Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Huntington

Xmas Dance at the Armory in Drew Webster Post event

The Drew Webster Post American Legion hosts a Christmas dance at the armory on December 17. Music by Ried's saxophone orchestra. Refreshments provided by the legion.

Armory Drew Webster American Legion Ried Legion

Middleport Glee Club entertained by Rev Helm

The Middleport Glee Club was royally entertained last evening in the church parlors by Rev Helm of the Christian church. The refreshment course included oysters with all the trimmings. Everyone reported a most enjoyable time.

Middleport Glee Club Rev. Helm The Christian Church

Stella Leaves Letart for West Coast Home

Mrs Stella departs Letart after months with relatives heading to Los Angeles. Her brother Captain Gaches travels with her to Florence Alabama where his boat is engaged in government work.

Western Stella Los Angeles Letart Capt. Gaches Florence Ala

Mrs Gladman Hosts Thimble and Art Club Meeting

Mrs. George Gladman entertained the Thimble and Art Club at her West Second street home. A two course luncheon was served by the hostess with help from Mrs Zehmer and Mrs Rochester. Roll call prompted talks on various subjects. guests included Mrs Kate Bort and others. Columbus member Mrs Leliah Wright will host next at Mrs B C Hyseon's North Walnut street home.

M. H., Cherrington Leliah Wright Columbus The B.C. Hyseon North Walnut Street

Masonic Chapter Elects Logan No 75 Officers

At a recent Logan chapter No 75 Royal Arch Masons meeting the officers were elected with H P C W Dollmarsch, K Don S Bort, 8 Ed L Wing, C of H Lewie Rose, PS C P Alpin, R A C Edgar Angle, M of 3rd V W Sowers, M and 2nd V George Burgess, M of Ist Vy Charlies E Keller, treasurer Mack Mount, secretary Clinton Webb.

Masonic Chapter Logan Royal Arch Masons H. P C. W. Dollmarsch Don S. Bort Ed L. Wing H. Lewie Rose PS. C. P Ist Vy Charlies E. Keller Mack Mount Clinton Webb

Garage R. E. Allen Quits Near Beer Venture in Dieshley Building

Johnny Hampson and Spintop Wilson have quit a near beer place and bar restaurant in the Dieshley building that served as a saloon and grocery for decades. The room hosted music with vocal and instrumental numbers. Mrs. W. R. Pomerene sang a solo. about thirty friends attended Mrs. Pettit's well received social event.

Johnny Hampson Wilson Dieshley Jacob Keller W. R. Pomerene

Camp Fire Girls Meet At Miss Orrs North Canal Home

Miss Morna Orr hosted Wahwahtaysee Camp Fire Girls on Wednesday evening in North Canal Street. A dozen or more young ladies attended with Miss Orr and Miss Tennyhill as leader. They sewed ceremonial dresses sang and recited impromptu poems while enjoying apples marshmallows and chewing gum. Guests included Morna Orr Amy Mutchmore Anna Wellman Bernice ONeal Charlotte Rochester Alice Hamilton and Geraldine Ellinger.

First Methodist Church Seeks Progressive Living Talk

C Lloyd Strecker pastor announces Sunday school 9 o clock. Miss Twida Lytton of New York City speaks to Mrs Noss class with a Martzolli Class contest and general places. Morning theme 1036 The Pilgrim Paradox. Epworth League on Progressive Living. Evening service 7 PM with Miss Twila Lytton address Student Field Secretary of the Women Foreign Missionary Society.

First Methodist Episcopal Church C. Lloyd Strecker Twida Lytton New York City Noss Martzolli Epworth League Twila Lytton Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society

First Baptist Church Music Hall Service Notice

Sunday School begins at 9:00 followed by Morning worship at 10:30 A M Pastor Homer C Smith invites all to worship with the congregation at the church hall signature welcome extended to attendees

First Baptist Church Homer C. Smith

Guysville Lodge Elects Officers

Guysville D Dec 11 annual election of Savan ah Lodge F and A M of Guysville chose officers led by F K Coleman as W M and W D Bek as S W T Rene J W E Kimes as Treas Pierce of P G Chapman D T O Kincade J D F H Sands and J G Rodehaver as Stewards Joseph Ashcraft Tyler and trustees J C Stewart Chas Loeffler C E Kincade and committees F F Kimes G W Sewell N C Townsend Grievance committee FE E Halbirt B E Kincade and Joseph Ashcraft were named to the committees.

Guysville Savanah Lodge F. K. Coleman W. M W. D. Bek S. W H. R.ene J. W E. Kimes Treas Pierce P. G. Chapman D. T. O. Kincade J. D F. H. Sands

Otterbein Sunday School Banquet And Mock Trial

The Otterbein U B Church Sunday school class held a banquet with music by a five piece orchestra and a mock bootlegger trial. Hugh Thomas was arrested and tried before Judge Stoughton with H M Whitcraft as prosecutor. the defendant was found guilty. The event amused attendees and featured an elaborate menu.

Otterbein U. B. Church Hugh Thomas Homer Hansel H. M. Whitcraft Stoughton

Logan Clay Product Co Banquet Honors Office Force

The Logan Clay Product Co banqueted its office staff and shop foreman at Mrs. Amy Fosterling’s East Second street home on turkey night. About twenty five employees and their wives attended. M. J. Cole acted as master of ceremonies as pink roses and smilax decorated the big dining table. Music and conversation followed a perfect evening with a general good time reported.

Logan Clay Product Company Amy Fosterling East Second Street Turkey M. J. Cole Ss. C. Cole Sparnon C. J. Jourgensmeirer Walter Jourgensmeirer Carl Journgensmeirer Will Bierly Ruth Casterling Fred Jourgensmeirer Frederick Beck Ed. Beck Ss Rochester Jas Ih Martin

Elder Civil War veteran Abe Gabriel dies at home

Mr Abe Gabriel an 84 year old Civil War veteran long time Athens resident lies seriously ill at home. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at St Pauls Episcopal Church with Rev John Williamson rector presiding. Service begins at 3 o clock.

Abe Gabriel Athens St. Paul's Episcopal Church John Williamson

Miss Ruth Hillery to Stay with Miss Ruth Earling

Miss Ruth Hillery of Columbus will spend next week in this city as guest of Miss Ruth Earling on East Second Street as her house guest.

Ruth Hillery Columbus Ruth Easterling East Second Street

Logan Visitor Will Gibbons From New Plymouth

Will Gibbons of New Plymouth was a Logan visitor on Friday, guest of his uncle John G. Collins and Mrs Collins on North Street.

Will Gibbons New Plymouth John G. Collins

Mrs Pettit Hosts Judge E Q Pettit For Afternoon Party

Mrs Judge E Q Pettit entertained on Thursday afternoon with a large party. The event featured conversation and music as guests enjoyed the social gathering.

Sunday School Lesson on the Kingdom of Heaven and Wise Sayings

The article outlines a Sunday School lesson titled What the Kingdom of Heaven is like from Matthew 13 44 to 58 and cites the Golden Text Romans 14 17 emphasizing righteousness peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. It also presents Christian Endeavor Topic Wise Sayings that Have Helped Me based on Proverbs 1 1 6.

Hocking Street Service Schedule at B F Timmons Church

Pastor B F Timmons leads Sunday School at 9:00 AM followed by a sermon at 10:00 AM on the topic Hope. An evening service is planned for 7:00 PM at the Hocking Street church.

Hocking Street B .F. Timmons

Sunday Service at Masonic Temple

The notice invites attendance at a Sunday service at 10 45 A M with the theme God The Preserver of Man and a golden text Proverbs 29 25 The fear of man bringeth a snare but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe Sunday school begins at 9 30 A M Wednesday meeting at 7 P M you are cordially invited to attend

Masonic Temple God

Turning Water into Wine at First Christian Church

Sunday events list at First Christian Church with Pastor E D Murch. Dr Yeuell to perform a water to wine experiment at 9 to 11 AM and a dramatic sermon "One Night in Babylon" at 7 PM. Women mass meeting at 3 PM titled "The War of the Sexes" for girls over 10.

First Christian Church E. D. Murch Yeuell Babylon

Corner State and Carpenter Streets Church Service

Service Sunday evening at 7 00 all most welcome. Rey C B Plummer Rector.

Corner State and Carpenter Streets Rey, C. B. Plummer

Second Presbyterian Church to Hold Christmas Cantata

Abbott Y Wilcox serves as minister for the day with Rev George P Horst D D of Portsmouth leading Sunday school at 9. Dr Horst preaches in the morning and the Young People hold a 6 o clock service. At 7 pm the Choral Society of Ohio University performs The Dream of Mary with Dr Horst speaking briefly.

Abbott Y. Wilcox George P. Horst Second Presbyterian Church Portsmouth Horst Mary Choral Society The Ohio University Dr. Horst

Central Avenue M E Church Service Schedule

Dallas L Browning pastor leads Sunday School at 9 00 A M and morning service at 10 15 A M with a sermon The Christians inheritance and special music Junior League at 2 00 P M Epworth League at 6 00 P M and Evening Worship at 7 00 P M with a sermon The all conquering duty Special music Mid week cottage prayer meeting at Clifton Tribe home opposite the church

Dallas L. Browning Peter Clifton Tribe

Clark's Chapel Church Sunday Schedule and Sermon

Clark's Chapel presents Sunday at 1 00 P M Sunday School and 2 00 P M preaching service. Sermon title is The Consolidated School.

Clark's Chapel

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