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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1920

Page

2

Revival Talk At First Christian Church Delivers Sermon On Shipwrecks

Dr. Yeuell outlines six shipwreck risks to faith during evening revival led by Dr. Love land. He warns against doubt, unbelief, hypocrisy, formal churches, unchecked storms, and false lights, urging Bible as the infallible word of God. A mass meeting for men and youths is planned Sunday afternoon with a program beginning at 2:30.

Lyceum First Christian Church Frank L. Loveland Dr. Loveied Dr. Yeuell Um Bureau New Mr. Yeuell Jesus Athens Lot Athos

Nelsonville Classifieds Move to Special Department

Nelsonville readers will find classified ads under a new department head on the regular page. The sale notices list quirky items including Jiggs and Gat Buggies appealing to The Messenger readers.

Nelsonville Messenger

Parents and teachers meeting and postal jobs in Glouster

Miss Munn a Red Cross nurse will instruct mothers at the Parent Teachers Association meeting in the high school Friday at 7 pm. Mothers are urged to attend, and those going to the opera house concert that evening may attend since the meeting ends in time. An examination to fill two village mail carrier postes will be held January 15. Application blanks from Miss Edna Morris, Glouster post office, local secretary for the sixth civil service district.

Munn Red Cross Athens Parent-Teachers’ Association Opera House Edna Morris Glouster Morris Civil Service District

Special Train to Carry Ohio University Students Home

A special train will depart Union Station at 10 50 A M Friday to take Ohio University students home for Christmas. Classes will start at seven and run until 10 20 as the university closes until the Tuesday after New Years. The train will stop only at Logan Lancaster and Columbus to ease travel for the holiday break.

Ohio University Union Station Logan Lancaster Columbus

Bardin Brothers Install 15 Ton Howes in West Side Yard

Bardin Brothers place a pair of 15 ton Howes in their West Side yard for public convenience and personal use.

Bardin Brothers

Keeps On Working Scottsboro Man Builds His Casket

Ada Rufus Hollis, 87, keeps busy by building his own casket and shaping his tomb stone rather than loafing. He works at a steady pace on personal projects that mark his long life in Scottsboro.

Scottsboro, Ada Rufus Hollis

Toledo Mud Hens Sign Veteran Manager William J Mymer

William J Mymer veteran American association manager who led the Columbus team last season has been signed by Roger Bresnahan to manage the Toledo Mud Hens in Ohio.

Needle Shuttle Club Christmas Party Hosted by Mrs. Ralph Henry

Mrs. Ralph Henry hosted the Needle Shuttle Club for a Merry Christmas party with a bountiful spread. Guests included Mesdames Harrold Mechem Stanley Mechem Donald Shafer B E Acomb Albert Dilcher Ralph Howe and Misses Bertha Linton Hazel Edington Irma Wilson.

Ralph Henry Needle Shuttle Club Mesdames Harrold Mechem Stanley Mechem Donald Shafer B. E. Acomb Albert Dilcher Ralph Howe Bertha Linton Hazel Edington Irma Wilson

Mission Study Class Finishes Book At Presbyterian Church

After a prayer meeting at the Presbyterian church the Mission Study Class completed its study of The Near East. The six lesson book proved most interesting and Mrs. George Johnson led the meeting last night.

The Presbyterian Church Near East George Johnson

City Schools Set Friday Closure for Two-Week Vacation

The schools in the city will close Friday afternoon for a two week vacation and will resume classes on January 8.

Mrs Gertrude Hill and Joyce visit Logan

Mrs Gertrude Hill and Mrs Gertrude Joyce visited Logan on Wednesday with Mrs Charles Joyce.

Gertrude Hill Gertrude Joyce Charles Joyce Logan, Wednesay

Tucker and Matheny Head West on Trip to California

KR Tucker and Clyde Matheny depart on a western journey with planned stops along the route. They will travel westward to California and return home via the southern path.

KR. Tucker Clyde Matheny California

Carbondale Man Wounded in Hunting Accident

Will Six of Carbondale was accidentally shot while hunting near his home on Wednesday afternoon. He was brought to this city in Stout's ambulance and later taken to a hospital.

Will Six Carbondale Stout

Kids Welcome Snow After Second Real Snowfall

Children rejoice as a white blanket covers streets after several days of teasing flurries. The season’s second real snowfall comes with cool air and a 29 degree temperature at nine this morning.

Couple United in Marriage at Catholic Parsonage

John Dyer son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Dyer and Miss Hannah Hopes daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Hopes married Tuesday at the Catholic parsonage with Rev Father Shaffer officiating. They will reside in this city.

John Dyer Patrick Dyer Hannah Hopes Thomas Hopes Father Shaffer

Glouster Man Returns to Syria After 20 Years

Mike Beshara left Glouster October 6 for his former home in Syria and arrived in Beirut November 1, his brother Joe reports. It is his first trip back to his native land in two decades and he will stay in Syria until late January.

Mike Beshara Glouster Syria Beirut Joe Mike

Birthday Party for Miss Margaret Welsh

Invitations were issued to twenty young ladies aged fourteen for a surprise party at Mr and Mrs M B R Welsh home last evening in honor of their daughter Margaret’s fourteenth birthday. Home made cake sandwiches fruit and cocoa were served and the guests enjoyed a delightful evening. Margaret received many beautiful gifts as reminders of the occasion.

Glouster Lodge Installs 607 Officers for Year

Glouster Lodge 607 F and A M installed new officers at the regular meeting last night. Worshipful Master A M Bennett, senior warden A B Ray, junior warden E K Pough, treasurer Robert Marshall, secretary John Bulloch, senior deacon O V Yaw, junior deacon William Echstenkamper, trustee F D McCarty were named. A social period followed with oysters served. Jessie Raney left for Columbus after a week at her home here. F L Souders, local depot cashier, is in Columbus today on business.

Glouster Lodge A. M A. M. Bennett A. B. Ray E. K. Pough Robert Marshall John Bulloch O. V. Yaw William Echstenkamper F. D. McCarty Jessie Raney Columbus F. L. Souders

Athens Chamber of Commerce protests real estate revaluation

After a luncheon, Athens Chamber of Commerce members voted unanimously to protest the proposed real estate revaluation ordered by the Ohio Tax Commission. They cite inflated values, varying opinions on current values, and temporary levies that would raise funds beyond needs, endorsing County Auditor Cornwell’s statements.

Chamber of Commerce State Tax Commission Cornwell State Grange Athens County Farm Bureau Tax Commission of Ohio Athens Chamber of Commerce F. W. Bush Pres C. H. Bryson Sec

Cleveland Judge McGannon Trial Tests Women Witnesses

In Cleveland on December 16 a court diary notes several women will be placed on the stand to testify that Judge William H. McGannon, chief justice, engaged in alleged misconduct. The proceedings focus on prior accusations and potential impacts on the judiciary.

Cleveland William H. McGannon

Secretary Wilson to rule on Martens deportation decision

Washington dispatch reports Secretary Wilson expected to announce his decision on the deportation of C A K Martens the so called Soviet ambassador to the United States who was arrested on a deportation warrant about a year ago.

Washington Wilson C. A. K. Martens United States

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