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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1922

Page

3

Nelsonville News Briefs Touch Local Events and Sports

Local notices cover church services and Christmas card sales at Gem Pharmacy. Cosmopolitan Club meeting under Miss Lane and book readings.iohns visits by Dr. E. Welch and Dr. G. F. Tifft in Columbus. Boxing match preview featuring Hansen versus Sisson with weight class notes. Local sports include junior class divisions, Sunday School league, Intermediates wrestling, and a Legion Band charity concert.

Hansen Sisson Reynolds George Kotsenaros Columbus Boston George Doc Cann Hocking Valley Legion

Christmas Tournament Entries and Bazaar Winners

The article outlines Christmas vacation boys tournaments by age divisions Midgets under 12 Juniors A and C and intermediates 1 2 3 with signups by December 22. Gold triangle pins go to division winners. A bazaar at St Andrews Church on December 12 13 raised funds for a new church edifice. a capital prize of $100 stove was won.

St. Andrews Church St Andrews Elizabeth Carr C R. Dunn Emma Sheskes Don Carpenter Ellis Fineland Raymond Scott Robert Honeyfelt F. Revynolda Henry Rouge Glen McClain Rosemary Smith John F. Ross Susan Ruhl Dan Shay James Murphy J. Tossington William Murphy Gertrude Shannon Elizabeth Murphy Harvey Phillips Ed Wellman Rd Pritts Deanville

Christian Church to Observe Victory Day and January Meeting

Pastor Johnson announces Bible School at 9 30 A M and morning worship at 10 30 A M with A Christian Christmas Evening evangelistic service at 7 P M and a 6 P M EB Society program All events lead to January 7 when Victory Day is observed marking debt freedom for the building and the January meeting begins.

Presbyterian Church Seeks Magazine Sale Drive

Miss Lou Shafer leads a sale of the Presbyterian Magazine to church members with Evans Hudson chairing the senior meeting at 6 o'clock Sunday night. The pastor will preach both morning and evening services.

Presbyterian Church Lou Shafer Presbyterian Magazine Evans Hudson

Noted Preacher to Speak at M E Church Services

Sunday School at 9 30 will precede morning worship at 10 30 with Rev Prof T J Duvall delivering the sermon. An Epworth League class meeting is planned for 6 PM followed by an evening service at 7 with another sermon by Rev Prof Duvall.

Nelsonille Arthur H. Marshall Dodshon M. E. Church T. J. Duvall W. U. Epworth League Prof. Duvall

Springtime at Stuart's Opera House Wins Local Acclaim

Nelsonville High School presents Springtime a three act musical comedy at Stuart's Opera House with music by the Nelsonville orchestra directed by Jeff Bowers. The production features a cast of over 100 in a tale spanning 50 years and ending in the union of Brewster descendants in 1920.

Stuarts Opera House Nelsonvile High School Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Orchestra Jeff Bowers Brewster's Pills John R. Rodgers

A Woman's Way Trials Mayr Remedy Use

A man recounts four months of urging his wife to try Mayr's Wonderful Remedy after a friend's relief from stomach trouble. The first dose restored appetite and complexion, with claims the preparation removes intestinal mucus and inflammation. The ad cites McKee Drug Co and Athens Gem Pharmacy and ends with a homely proverb.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Homemade remedy for coughs and colds

A vintage advertisement promotes Parmint double strength with one ounce mixed in sugar and water to create a fast acting home remedy. It claims to clear nasal and throat membranes, reduce phlegm, relieve sniffles, and aid breathing for catarrh chest colds and irritated throat.

Johnsons host Columbus visitors this week

Chauncey Mr and Mrs Earl Johnson and Mrs Alex Johnson of this city hosted Columbus visitors this week. Mr and Mrs Earl Johnson entertained at their home on Ellis Avenue last Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ben Fielder and three children Miss Hazel Conrad and Miss Orpha Sweazey of this city.

Earl Johnson Alex Johnson Thia City Columbus Ellis Avenue Ben Fielder Hazel Conrad Orpha Sweazey

Barton Co Magician Heads Lyceum at Globe Theatre

The Chauncey lyceum opens Monday evening December 18 at 7 pm with magic by Prof Barton of New York City and a piano accordionist. The event moves to the Globe Theatre from the high school auditorium.

Chauncey High School Lyceum Globe Theatre Barton Co Barton New York City

Social visit hosts in Coolville home

Me and Mrs Guy Griffin with Mr and Mrs Jan Tove of the city were guests Sunday of the former’s parents at their Coolville home.

Guy Griffin Jaiter Jan Tove City Coolville

Christmas seal drives Marietta to back tuberculosis health

In Marietta Ohio area Miss Frances R Gaitree mobilizes the community for a Christmas seal campaign. Professor F A Myers of Ohio University spoke to local groups about health needs and several tuberculosis cases have been assisted with hospital care. Business leaders seek a tuberculosis clinic and a possible temporary sanatorium as the community plans to invest over 3000 in seals.

Marietta Washington County Frances R. Gaitree F A. Myers Ohio University Rotary Club Chamber of Commerce

Local Notes Include Visits and a Birth in Marchfield Area

Mrs Fanny Cox of Hamden visits daughter Mrs Hiram Nanna due to grandson Denver Nanna's illness. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Oscar Andrews. Mrs Fay Kennedy visits relatives in Athena. L H W Efan and Abbot Davis attend State Grange in Columbus. Mrs Harry Hawk and son Robert visit sisters in Athens. A reception for their pastor Rev.

Fanny Cox Hamden Hiram,Nanna Denver Nanna Oscar Andrews Fay Kennedy Athena Ll. HW. Efan Abbot Davis Columbus State Grange Harry Hawk Robert Athens

Community church notes honor incoming pastor and gift

Leslie O Cabrita was honored at M EB church on Wednesday December 6 as representatives from nearby churches attended Rev Ed Hetts welcomed attendees. The pastor Rev Dabritzs began his circuit ministry May 6 17 and has served five churches while completing education. Churches now contribute over 1100 to the budget, up from under 500 in 1917.

Leslie O. Cabrita M. EB Ed Hetts Dabritzs

Special Train Arrives For Ohio University Students

Announcement received in Athens that a special train for Ohio University students will run next Wednesday December 16 leaving Athens at 10 25 AM with stops in Logan Lancaster and Columbus. At Columbus the train connects with all trains after 1 50 PM. The move aims to provide students in central and northern Ohio the best service home for Christmas recess.

Athena H. G. Files Hocking Valley W. H. Fisher Columus Ohio University Wen Athens Logan Lancaster Columbus Thin Patter

University announces early dismissal with penalties

The university will end classes at 10 15 next Wednesday giving students ten minutes to move between buildings. A penalty will be imposed for all absences or cuts from classes during the disruption.

Lute 5 Given Time to Think

Lute Norman a colored man is in Athens county jail after a spree in Lathrop Thursday night. He allegedly threatened people and burned $5 bills. Sheriff Marker and Deputy Sheriff McWinley arrested him Friday morning. He pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined $100 plus costs, then committed to jail to work off the fine at 60 cents a day.

Lute Norman Athens County Lathrop Thoradey Marker Sherif McWinley Helwie Walker Norman Costa

State Officials Must File Accounting of State Funds

Springfield December 18. State Treasurer Len Small Governor News Governor, State Auditor Andy Fussell and Lieutenant Governor Fred Sterling will be required to file an accounting of state moneys. The move comes as part of financial oversight measures to ensure transparency in handling public funds.

Springfield Kormeer Len Small News Andy Fussell Fred Sterling

Medinians Learn of Morgan Divorce Filing

Raymond J. "Clinkey" Morgan rumored as married in Cleveland on January 21, with his wife filing for divorce after a brief marriage lasting until March 10. The petition details the separation and the early stages of the case.

Medina Dee Raymond J. “Clinkey Morgan Cleveland

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