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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1923
Page
6
Chauncey sixth seventh and eighth grade students stage an all day bazaar to raise funds. The event invites community members to enjoy crafts and activities at the Chauncey schools.
The Chauncey Womans Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. Guy Brookins to hear devotional lead by Mrs. Swart. Leaflets were presented by Mrs. Pendergrass, Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Brookins and Mrs. Swart. members in attendance included Mrs. A. H. England, Mrs. Erle Bridgewater, Mrs. Addie Tippett, and others.
Mrs Elmer Nida hosted the Church of Christ Women class gathering at her High street home. President Mrs Arthur Swart presided and leader Mrs Harvey Nye directed activities with programs by Mrs Guy Smith Mrs Charles Fiske and Mrs Guy Gardner.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the M FEF Church held their regular meeting, with members convening to discuss community plans and upcoming charitable activities. Attendees included longtime volunteers and officers leading the session.
A business meeting at the home of Mrs. C. P. Sweeney, led by president Mrs. William Cochran, oversaw a Christmas bazaar held Tuesday. Present were Mrs. Cochran, Mrs. Bessie Cunningham, Mrs. Schoonover, Mrs. A. L. Preston, Mrs. George Shafer, Miss Alma Bucker, Mrs. Osborne, and the hostess.
The Church of Christ Bible School hosts a Christmas Eve event featuring recitations dialogues exercises and songs led by Misses Gladys and Lucille Bradfield. Santa will attend and parents are asked to send gifts for the church tree. All are invited to attend the Christmas Eve exercises.
Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins visit their aunt Miss Henrietta Courtney near Hocking where she has been ill but is improving now.
Nev G B Courtney will travel to Nelsonville Saturday afternoon to conduct the funeral for Karl Robison. The service will be at 1 30 PM from the Church of Christ in Nelsonville. Robison died in a mine accident near Nelsonville, leaving a young wife and two children, plus parents and many relatives.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Sapp announce the birth of a son named Arthur born December 11 at their Mill Street home.
In Columbus a negro entered the Tracy Shoe Store and tried on a pair. After removing his old shoes he donned the new pair and drew a gun to threaten clerk Mrs. Joseph Tracy, ordering her to stay inside as he left with $7 worth of shoes.
Forty five Trimble township automobile owners joined the Athens County Automobile Club as L. W. Richardson checked memberships Thursday evening. Interest grows as benefits become understood and it is expected that by spring the vast majority of township owners will be affiliated.
FE. J. Eddy, F. A. Danford and BR. T. LeFever of the Glouster Good Roads organization are in Columbus on business today.
As we depart west we express gratitude to friends and relatives for their kindness. Mr and Mrs William Maynard Trimble Ohio send merry Christmas and happy New Year wishes. Local social notes include a Moose Hall dance in Glouster with Lawson's Famous orchestra and events in Columbus and nearby towns.
A new oil lamp by FE A Johnson of Chicago claims brighter, odor free light superior to gas or electricity. It supposedly burns 94 percent air and 6 percent kerosene, with no odor smoke or noise, and offers a 10 day free trial plus a chance to earn monthly profits.
Munich dispatch reports Bavaria and Württemberg moving to confer extraordinary powers on their cabinets, mirroring a Reichstag measure. Berlin notes strong police measures to quell planned communist demonstrations as authorities vow to suppress disorders at any cost.
In Zanesville Ohio on December 14 a Mrs. Kildow who testified in the Lucy Brown vs George Brown alimony case was reported to have smallpox. Dr J M O Neal Muskingum county health commissioner asks all who attended the hearing to report for vaccination to prevent spread though attendance was limited.
Mrs. Young widow of James C. Young who served in the 22nd Illinois Infantry is awaiting pension action. Months from September 8 1916 and October 6 1917 mention payments of 25 and 30 dollars per month, with 1929 increase. Special examiners were sent to Ohio Illinois Utah and California to gather evidence before action could be taken.
Police sweep Mansfield after a stray bullet injures Mrs. Barrett. Reports describe a red headed boy with a rifle seen near her home prompting citywide searches and warnings to avoid the culprits while investigations continue.
Congressman I. M. Foster informed Mrs. Sarah A. Young of 692 High Street Nelsonville Ohio that her pension claim filed July 30 1990 has been allowed She will receive eight dollars per month from July 39 1900 twelve dollars per month from April 19 1998 and twenty six per month thereafter noting the backdated amount and payment start dates
Frederick Brown minister at Central Ave M E Church holds Sunday school at 9 15 morning worship at 10 15 with sermon Proy 25 11 Drayton topic Gems from Books We Have Read North League at 6 P M The pastor begins eight covenant series with The Covenant of God With Noah Morning services at Factory Church and Clarks Chapel 9 A M and 2 P M
Daniel McGurk is pastor with Prof. C C Robinson as choir director and Prof Allen Kresge as organist. Sunday School at 9 00 led by 8S Mardis and Mrs Ness for college women. Morning service at 10 30 followed by a congregational meeting with Judge Worstell in charge. Epworth League 6 PM and Christmas musical at 7 PM.
Preaching by George Butterworth of Shawnee will be held Saturday December 15 at 7 PM and Sunday December 16 at 10 AM and 6 PM. Bible study classes are scheduled for 9 AM.
Two bandits robbed the paymaster James Monk in the M. Melody and Sons office in Philadelphia this morning and escaped with fifteen thousand seven hundred eighty six dollars in cash.
Elizabeth R. Wurthmann, a New Jersey schoolteacher, inherits a $600,000 fortune from Louis T. Lehmeyer, once the best man at her grandmother’s Germany wedding. She will keep teaching until year end, then travel seeking a prince charming.
The notice invites attendance at services at 65% South Court Street with a 10:45 A M sermon titled God the Preserver of Man and a reading room open Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from 2 00 to 4 00 P M Sunday school begins at 9 30 A M and a Wednesday meeting at 7 40 P M.
At 9 15 Bible School and 10 30 sermon. 6 P M Senior and Intermediate C B Societies. 7 P M children of Primary and Junior Departments present a program replacing the regular service. Men who helped in the canvas are asked to report at the close of the morning service.
A brief inquiry addressed to Mr. Haskins, director of the Messenger Free Information Bureau in Washington, Db. The note requests guidance or clarification on information services provided by the bureau. It reflects a formal communications channel for public inquiries to a government information office.
Rev N O Stucky outlines Sunday school at 9 A M and morning preaching at 10 A M A praise service runs 6 30 to 7 P M with another preaching session at 7 P M A prayer meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 P M A cottage prayer meeting is tonight at Mrs Vera Bridgewater 29 First Street Washington and Congress Streets Lutheran parish listings reflect local church activities
O. L. Stricker serves as pastor with Sunday school at 9:00 and sermon at 10:15 A. M. A class meeting follows at 6:30 P. M. and a second preaching service is set for West Jacksonville at 7:00 P. M.
Dr. A. Y. Wilcox will lead a special Christmas musical service at 10 30 A M followed by a sermon. At 6 30 P M the young peoples Society joins the congregation for a one hour service marking Students Day with Rev Bond taking part in the services.
Lancaster church announces Bible school at 9 30 with university students class led by Rev H Schuyler Foster and pastor Bryan teaching. Public worship at 10 30 with theme The Joy of the Lord is Your Strength and a 7 00 evening service on Transformation of the Common Place.
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