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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1924

Page

3

Nelsonville Shops Embrace Christmas Spirit and Turndown Rumor

Nelsonville stores brighten with Christmas atmosphere and window displays. Rumor claims Thursday afternoon closings, but groceries reportedly close all Thursdays year round while other retailers vary by season. Second place in Southeastern Ohio tournament adds buzz as New Marshfield’s snappy basketball teams spark Friday night openers. Local visits include Mrs. R. H. Jackson in Columbus and several residents hosting visitors from Columbus.

Nelsonville New Marshfield

Moses Breeze to Speak at Evening Service

The Rev. Moses Breeze of Columbus will speak next Friday evening at the Presbyterian church. An adult dinner is planned at 4:30 before his talk about a recent overseas trip. Tickets are available from W. L. Hudson. Breeze is a frequent, well-regarded speaker in this city. H. Roudebush has returned from a weeklong business trip to Washington, D. C.

Moses Breeze Columbus Presbyterian Church Breeze W. L. Hudson

Missionary Society Meets with Mrs N Hill

The Missionary society of the Presbyterian church will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. N. Hill. A good program has been arranged. Mrs. Tena Schnackenburgh returned Saturday from Cincinnati where she was called by the illness and death of her sister.

The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Tena Schnackenburgh Cincinnati

Funeral services for Patrick Hogan held in Pomeroy

Funeral services for Patrick Hogan who died Friday at his daughter Mrs Ray Barron’s home in Pomeroy were conducted this morning. Burial took place in Pomeroy beside his wife who died thirteen years ago.

Patrick Hogan Ray Barron Pomeroy Saral

First game on new New Marshfield gym floor scheduled Sunday

The season opens with a boys and girls basketball double header as New Marshfield hosts local teams on the new high school gym floor. Nelsonville eyes a strong year with the boys team remaining intact from last season.

New Marshfield High School Nelsonville

Last Young People’s Society Party Held at Presbyterian Church

The final event in a series for Athens County young people was hosted at the Presbyterian church Saturday night. About 175 youths attended from Athens, Glouster, Chauncey and Nelsonville churches. Refreshments were served as county president presided.

Athens County Presbyterian Church Athens Glouster Chauncey Nelsonville

Sooty chimney alarm at Donald Lowden residence

A chimney fire alert was sent from Myers Street to the fire department on Sunday evening at the Donald Lowden residence. No damage was reported.

Donald Lowden Myers Street

Presbyterians Meet in Athens Presbytery Session

The Rev. Lloyd Evans and W. J L. Hudson of the local Presbyterian church attended a called meeting of the Athens Presbytery in Athens today.

Lloyd Evans W. J L. Hudson Presbyterian Church Athens

Christmas Cantata at First Presbyterian Athens

Mrs B E LeFever attended with Mrs Elmer Bay and Mrs Walter Whit latch at the Christmas cantata held Sunday afternoon at the First Presbyterian church in Athens.

B. E. LeFever Elmer Bay Walter Whitlatch First Presbyterian Church Athens

McCune Visited By Columbus Family In Lancaster

Mr and Mrs Arthur Burgess of Lancaster hosted Sunday visitors Mr and Mrs Charles Pensyle and their daughter with McCune in town.

R. H. Jackson Columbus Raymond Kreppe Gene Wilson A. L. Pritchard Thomas Pritchard C. A. Stover Lillian McCune Arthur Burgess Lancaster Charles Pensyle

Charity Ball in Moose Hall Aids Local Needy

The third annual charity ball under Frank McCann Post American Legion will be held in Moose hall Saturday to raise funds for Christmas baskets for the needy. Local rotations note Dr Dean H LeFavor of Geal Hospital Philadelphia visiting family. Dr Cecil Pride of Cleveland spent weekend with local relatives. Bethel family welcomes a daughter. New Year’s watch party planned by Country Club. Rothwell club to meet. J D Howard visits from Akron. Mrs John Morris dies after short illness surviving husband and two children. Funeral plans pending.

Frank McCann Post American Legion Moose _ hall Dean H. LeFavor Geal Hospital Philadelphia M. M. LeFavor LeFavor Cecil Pride Cleveland W. A. Pride C. A. Pride Befpre Oscar Bethel Hollister John Campbell Athens Country Club T. F. Davis Maplewood Rothwell Club William James Front Street J. D. Howard Akron Clara Penrod Mr. Howard St. Petersburg Fla John Morris Bishopville Pike

Best of All Mouth Washes Offer

A half gallon bottle of Kojene mouth wash is advertised at 60 cents. The copy claims Kojene is highly potent yet harmless to drink and suggests mixing one half teaspoon with water to make a half tumbler. McKee Drug Co. and other druggists stock the item weekly.

McKee Drug Co

Rainfall in the South and Midwest Driven by Gulf Moisture

A weather note explains that rain across the southern and central plains originates from Gulf of Mexico moisture. The system highlights how tropical air masses feed persistent showers in these regions.

South Middle West Gulf of Mexico

Nelsonville county council social aids youth groups

Athens County Young People's Council sponsored a countywide social at the Nelsonville Presbyterian church drawing about 150 youths from area churches. The event featured games and music led by the council committee with Rev. Walter W. Ludwig and others assisting. The council aims to organize a young people's society in every county church and strengthen church relations, with a district meeting set for next Friday at Ohio University.

Nelsonville Athens County Young Reople’s Presbyterian Church Florence Lax Clorence Withers Martin's Ferry Verna Hand Walter W. Tudwig Tertha Vickers Louis B. Snyder Athens Young People’s Council Com East Wing Ohio University

Unspecified Strike Reaches United States

A strike movement reaches the United States, expanding beyond earlier fronts in England and Egypt and affecting local industries and workers nationwide. Officials monitor the disruption as unions mobilize and pickets form across multiple cities.

United States England Egypt

Creomulsion Promises Relief for Coughs and Colds

An advertised remedy, Creomulsion, claims to soothe inflamed membranes and kill germs from creosote. It promises to treat chronic coughs bronchial troubles and post cold recovery with a money back guarantee if relief fails.

Creomuision Co Atlanta

Shoe Rub Serious Ottawa Farmer Injured

Fred Jackson 59 a farmer near Miller City is critically ill at his mother Mrs Vateria Josephs home from blood poisoning caused by a shoe rubbing the toe. Doctors fear amputation may be required.

Ottawa Fred Jackson Vateria Joseph Miller City

Woman Finds House Fire After Dog Alarm

Mrs George Smith heard her dog bark and found the rear of her country home on fire. Defiance fire department arrived with a small chemical truck and extinguished the blaze with only slight damage.

Defiance George Smith

Cat Burglar Suspect Held by Scotland Yard in London

Scotland Yard took into custody a New York man, David Kennedy Stevens, alias the Human Fly, suspected of a series of high profile second story robberies in fashionable London districts. Police tracked a single suspect thought to be behind the break ins after weeks of aroused public concern.

London Scotland Yard New York David Kennedy Stevens England Scotland

The Cat Burglar Suspect Arrested in Cafe Coat Theft

Reports say Stevens, known for risky car stunts, was arrested a fortnight ago on a coat theft from a cafe after a gay party. He was released. Authorities believe he may be the same person nicknamed The Cat Burglar, linked to similar recent thefts.

Eral Stevens

Lady Tudlow’s Jewel Collection Sells Through Agent

A priceless assortment belonging to Lady Tudlow was briefly in circulation before being resold to her agent. The transfer appears tied to an internal sale process and involves unnamed intermediaries.

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