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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1922

Page

3

Missionary society meets in Nelsonville with Mrs Lechey host

The foreign missionary society of the Methodist church held its December meeting at Mrs. J. D. Lechey’s home with Mrs. Retta Howe presiding plus devotionals by Mrs. Charles Reynolds. Mrs. Howard Musser delivered a stirring India missionary address, and gifts and a collation followed. Charles Hunter of Hamley Run dies after illness. funeral today at New Marshfield. Christmas seals drive urged with local shops selling them.

Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church J. D. Lechey Ida Jewett Thomas Green Retta Howe Charles Reynolds McGiffen Howard Musser India Charles Hunter Hamley Run New Marshfield New Marshfield Cemetery

Legion Meet in Columbus Addresses Bonus Delays

Sunday attendance by Post Commander Robinson of Nelsonville at a state American Legion conference followed reports of many ex servicemen not receiving their bonus. Robert R. Roberts and Attorney General Price were present. A representative will interview soldiers still unpaid. Glenford Dugan Post to discuss the issue at 7:30 Tuesday.

Glenford Dugan Post

Healthy Liver Healthy Life mall Pi Smal

A fragmented OCR item appears to reference a health campaign or event about liver health with unclear specifics. The readable text emphasizes wellness, possibly a program or program name, without concrete dates, organizations, or outcomes.

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Funeral for Verechild Held at Green Run Church

The funeral of five year old Verechild of Modoc was held today at 1 30 pm at Green Run church conducted by Harry M Wilson. Interment followed at Sands cemetery in Trimble. Alvin Roper has performed worldwide for national and international events and will speak at the Church of Christ on Tuesday Dec 12 at 8 oclock Tickets cost 25 and 50 cents. Frank Wolf of Nelsonville pled guilty to killing a ringneck pheasant out of season with fines and costs totaling 39 95. Charles Bryan, also of Nelsonville, pled guilty to hunting on a farm without permission with fines and costs 24 95.

Verechild Modoc Green Run Harry M. Wilson Church of Christ Sands Trimbe Alvin Roper Frank Wolf Nelsonville Squire Donley Charles Bryan Wolf

Eastern Star Plans Officer Installation and Pot Luck

Eu dora Chapter Order of Eastern Star will install officers on Tuesday at 7 PM at the Masonic Temple with a 6 PM pot luck supper for members. S. S. Lane returned from Columbus with good news about his wife’s Grant Hospital operation and steady recovery in Nelsonville.

Eastern Star Eudora Chapter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Lane Columbus Grant Hospital Nelsonville

Arrests Reported by Game Protectors in City and County

The report notes arrests by Game Protector Le Fever of the city and Game Protectors Hall and Shipley of Vinton county. It mentions James Pico of Pico Wholesale Co confined at home for illness but improving. Other names include Dr E LeFever on business in Columbus Mont Baird Wilkesville and Mrs Stella Rowan, Vane Roberts, Mrs C C Cherrington, Jack Anderson, and Nel sonville residents.

le Fever Hall and Shipley Vinton County James Pico Pico Wholesale Co

Cold Wave Grips U S With Record Low Front

Weather bureau reports typcial winter conditions across the nation with depths of subzero temperatures in Vermont North Dakota Montana Alberta and Canada. The cold wave expands from the northwest toward the plains and central valley and may reach the Atlantic and gulf states by midweek with temperatures lower than prior records.

Washington United States Weather Bureau Northfield Williston N. C Helena Mont Havre Calgary Alberta Edmonton Canada Alaska Baureau Northwest Plains States Great Central Valley Atlantic Gulf States

Chauncey Social News Ranges From Showers To Church Service

A surprise mixed shower for Mrs. George Kulick (Ann Mullen) with 25 guests was held at her grandmother's Mill Street home, featuring gifts and a fine lunch. Chauncey Christian church's Christian Endeavor served 67 county infirmary inmates with Christmas stories, music, and candy boxes. A gift sale and social by the Chauncey PT A is planned at the primary building. Mrs. Charles Bradfield and Miss Gladys Bradfield visited Columbus, and Mrs. Joanna Brown of Columbus stayed with the Brookins in Millfield.

George Kulick Ann Mullen Anna Mullen Millstreet Christian Endeavor Society Chauncey Christian Church County Infirmary Spayd Virgil Baughman Lucy Law Charles Dorothy Minister Lucile Bradfield Infirmary Christian Endeavors Charles Bradfield Gladys Columbus William Bradfield William Dawson

Third Death in Columbus Gas Tragedy

Mrs. Louise Roederer dies at 62 in Columbus after learning of the deaths of her daughter Bertha and son-in-law Robert E. Zimpfer who perished in a gas asphyxiation incident on the couple’s wedding night December 9.

Columbus Louise Roederer Bertha Robert E. Zimpfer Zimpfer

Thirteen Tables Await Thirteen Waiters Mystery

In New York on December 11 a club and its banquet restaurant seek a new waiter. Mose Flaherty declines fancy dress duties and avoids wandering duties. A missing waiter observes thirteen tables with thirteen chairs each under skulllit candles and umbrellas. He discovers he is the thirteenth.

New York Thirteen Mose Flaherty Mose

Murder Trial Opens In Mount Holly

Mrs Doris Brunen and her brother Harry Mohr stand trial in Mount Holly New Jersey for the murder of John T Brunen a famous circus proprietor The crowded courtroom includes about 50 women among roughly 600 spectators The same edition notes a Presbyterian church meeting for the Woman's Missionary Society Tuesday at 2 30 PM at the church.

Mount Holly N. J Doris Brunen Harry C. Mohr Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church

College Man Dies at Oberlin

Oberlin December 11. Professor F. E Leonard head of physical education at Oberlin College died last night from heart trouble.

Oberlin F. E Leonard Oberlin College

First World Cruise Ends In New York Harbor

The motor boat Speejacks, an $8 foot yacht carrying Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gowen Jr. of Chicago, completed a 16 month equatorial voyage. The trip, their honeymoon, cost about $1 million with $100,000 for gasoline. Descriptions include wrecks in the South Sea and storms that battered the craft.

Speejacks Albert Gowen Jr Chicago East River New York South Sea Gowen Mrs. Gowen South Seas South Sea Island

Blame Placed on Big Business for Farm Bankruptcy

Senator Ladd and Senator-Elect Frazier testified before the Senate agricultural committee blaming Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce and similar Middle West groups for bankruptcy and ruin among farmers in the region and nearby states. The witnesses discussed agricultural credit legislation under consideration.

Washington Middle- Northwest Minneapolis

Deaths and Funerals in Albany Ohio

Harvey Tewksbury age 87 died at his home after years of blindness. Survived by four children, six grandchildren, five great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements not yet made. Mary McElroy 75, longtime Albany resident, funeral held at Hebbardsville church with interment nearby. Sister Mrs Andrew Vorhes, 85, survives.

Albany, O Harvey Tewksbury Mr. Tewksbury Carpenter Albany Mr. Tewsbury Lucile Tewksbury William Tewksbury Near Downington Andrew Tewksbury Frank Tewksbury Athens Mary McElroy Mary McElelroy Hebbardsville Andrew Vorhes

Arrest on Union Street Sparks Masser of Excitement

A Sunday evening riot on West Union Street centered at the McCune Tire garage where officers failed to arrest 17 year old Wilson Ator after a chase. Ator escaped with handcuffs and fled into a hot dog stand as crowds and police clashed.

West Union Street Wilson Ator John Ator Mechanicsburg Ator McCune Tire & Accessory Co Union Street Mariner McCune Hostie Nice Maples Price Atari John Lostro Juvenile Court Johnson

In Loving Memory of Our Departed Wife and Mother

Eight years have passed since December 11, 1914, when she died. The family recalls the December winds and the longing to have her home again. Keepers of the memory, Calvin Frost and children cherish her guidance and pray for eternal rest.

Indian Relics Found Near Powhatan Mine Opening

Four fragments of an Indian skeleton, a tomahawk, beads and crude ornaments were unearthed recently by a steam shovel during mine tear opening work for the Cleveland and Western Coal Company near Powhatan.

Powhatan Cleveland and Western Coal Company

County Wide Christian Endeavor Meeting Held in Athens

The Athens county convention of Christian Endeavor societies met at First Christian Church with modest turnout but a productive program. Rev M Bond spoke on Endeavor work, James DeForrest Mure delivered the keynote, and Edwin F. Higeine was elected county union president with Barther Warvel as secretary and treasurer.

Athens County Christian Endeavor Societies First Christian Church Athens Kora Snyder Wilmington Christian Endeavor M. Bond Ohio University Ross Snyder Mr. Snyder Bond Fred Lee Tom James DeForrest Mure Cincinnati Ohio C. Eb, Union Edwin FE. Higeine C. KE Union Barther Warvel

Legion Smoker Invites Athens Ex-Service Men

All exservice men are invited to a Legion smoker hosted by KTU Crossen American Legion at the Episcopal church basement in Athens Tuesday at 7 pm. A social evening with a feed featuring duginata and cider and an entertaining talk by a prominent speaker. World War veterans of Athens and nearby areas encouraged to attend.

KTU Crossen American Legion Athens Episcopal Church Douginata World War Veterans of

Supreme Court Takes Recess Until January 2 1923

Washington December 11 The United States Supreme Court recessed today and will reconvene on January 2, 1923. Chief Justice and associates adjourned after routine schedules as winter term pause begins.

Washington United Stated Supreme Court

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