Athens Reading Club marks fiftieth anniversary in Athens
The Athens Reading Club celebrates fifty years as a durable literary institution in Athens. Its members include notable figures such as Judge John Welch and Gen. Charles H. Grosvenor, reflecting a long tradition of reading and discussion. The club has hosted varied programs since its inception, with a history tied to local culture and education.
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Athens Reading Club
Athens
John Welch
Ohio Supreme Bench
Charles H. Grosvenor
Charles Townsend
David H. Moore
Ohio University
Nation backs conference on arms restraint public mood
A nationwide effort by churches, women's clubs, labor groups, colleges, and municipalities gathered opinions from 6,535,140 people showing near unanimous support for arms disarmament and cooperative limitation while urging delegation compliance and peace.
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Washington
Senate
After Dinner Stories and a Neighbors Vacuum Misunderstanding
A widowly Mrs Worth tries to comfort her washer auntie who believes tribulation is sent by God. In a nearby home a boy Georgie notices a strange device a vacuum cleaner that his mother explains by the end as a funny misperception about Mrs Umson.
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Mrs. Worth
Auntie
Georgie
Mason Bosworth tale ends in a rural scare and a vow
A Bosworth youth on the south road near a graveyard frightens a stalled Ford as the engine dies at midnight. Uncle Jim, asked why he avoids marriage, replies with a grave yet amused diagnosis that he cannot risk his judgment.
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Bosworth
South Road
Jim
On The Spur Of The Moment.
A brief item notes a momentary event in San Francisco with unclear specifics but hints at quick action or spontaneous occurrence. Local figures are not named in the readable text. Further details remain unreadable.
A Ton of Oddities From A Busy Day in Ohio
The item lists various quirky notes including a hog dying of appendicitis in Ohio and a parade of puns about notable figures. It also mentions a flapper, a taxi robbery, a possible exile for Ex-Emp, and Tokyo newspapers halting output amid a strike.
Babson Foresees 1922 Recovery Path Across Regions
Roger Babson outlines a regional forecast linking Northeast activity to early recovery, with West and South following. He compares business cycles to weather maps, noting 1922 may reach 85 to 90 percent of 1921 levels and predicts gradual improvement into December and early next year.
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Mississippi
Ohio
Mountain
Northwest
California
Never Mind the Weather Practice for Golf Mastery
The article urges golfers to train rain or shine, maintain a steady practice schedule, and study each shot. It stresses serious, consistent effort, hand care, and adapting grip and touch to individual players while avoiding heavy callouses. It cites Lawrie Jenkins and the British Championship as touchpoints.
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Lawrie Jenkins
Copyright
National Newspaper Service
Exiled Charles of Hapsburg on Madeira Embraces Life of a Gentleman
Frederic J. Haskin notes Charles of Hapsburg enjoys a relaxed exile in Funchal Madeira, living like a leisure gentleman while Napoleon faced strict confinement on St Helena. Madeira’s healthy climate, abundant flora, and tourism draw attention as Charles blends with neighbors, plans a quiet residence, and draws possible sanatorium legends.
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Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Charles of
Hapsburg
Napoleon
St. Helena
Kaiser
Charles
Maderta
Maderia
Funchal
Mapoleon
Count Bhall
Buonaparte
Pass
Madeira
Maderna
Maderra
Portugal
Fort
Care of the Hands in Golf Season Start
A golfer notes how returning to play after a layoff affects grip and clubs. He stresses starting practice two or three days before a round and highlights hand care, warning that nails and small cuts can impair play and require attention.
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Henry Harrison
Reader Q A Service by The Thens Messenger Internation
Readers may submit questions to Frederic J. Haskin in Washington D C asking for information on general topics. The bureau does not give legal medical or financial advice and will send a replica reply with return stamps.
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Thens Messenger Internation
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D.C
Ureau
Inquirer
Pauls Last Words Sunday Lesson Notes
Sunday December 18 service covers Pauls Triumphant Confession from 2 Timothy 4 6 18 with General Lesson Title and Golden Text I have fought a good fight I have finished the course I have kept the faith based on 2 Timothy 4 7 and the Sunday school lesson Pauls Last Words.
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Paul
International Holiness Church Services Schedule
L. R. Roberts, pastor, announces Sunday school at 9:00 A M and preaching at 10:00. Evening service at 7:00. Mid week prayer meeting on Wednesday evening at 7:00. All are invited to attend these services.
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L. R. Roberts
Evening sermons on The Holy Spirit and Christ's Mercy
At Hocking Street B F Timmons delivers morning and evening sermons on The Holy Spirit in the morning and An Example of Christ's Mercy in the evening. Morning service at 10:00 AM and sermon by the pastor at 7:00 PM with a 6:30 PM song service. Tuesday evening, December 20.
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Hocking Street
B. F. Timmons
Christmas program by children at the church
A community Christmas program will be presented by the children and young people. Thursday evening prayer meeting at 7:00. All welcome.
First Christian Church schedule and events
West State and Congress streets hosts services led by M. E. Chatley. Bible school at 9:00, morning worship at 10:15 on the theme Doubts Which Trouble Us. Evening worship at 7:00 with sermon A Christian Plus nothing minus nothing. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:00. Final report on Every-Member canvass to be given next Sunday.
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First Christian Church
West State
Congress Streets
M. E. Chatley
J. H. Burt
Christian Endeavor
Christian Science Sunday Service At Masonic Temple
The Christian Science Society at the Masonic Temple invites attendance for a Sunday service at 10 45 A M with the topic Is the Universe including man evolved by atomic force Hebrews 1 10. Sunday school 9 30 A M and a Wednesday meeting at 7 60 P M.
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Christian Science Society
Masonic Temple
Central Ave M E Church Service Schedule
Wintermute pastors Central Ave M E Church with Sunday school at 9 10 and worship at 10 15 The Epworth Leagues meet at 1 00 and 6 90 Leader Clarence Rice Epworth Herald Day is on the program The evening service at 7 00 features Rev F M Evans who will preach and administer the Lord s Supper A Young Peoples Prayer meeting is set for Tuesday at 7 30 and the Midweek Prayer and Study Class on Wednesday at 7 00
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Central Ave. M. E- Church
H. T. Wintermute
Epworth League
Clarence Rice
Epworth Herald
F. M. Evans
Young Peoples
Cordial Invitation to Attend Upcoming Services
A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend these service s.
First Presbyterian Church Plans Services and Choir
The pastor will conduct both morning and evening services tomorrow. A large chorus choir will perform at the morning service. A Devotional committee led evening service is planned for six o'clock. Sabbath school runs from nine to ten with teachers asked to attend their classes.
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First Presbyterian Church
The
Young Peoples Society
First Baptist Church Schedule
Music Hall services at First Baptist Church with Pastor Homer C. Smith. Sunday school at 9:15 A. M. Morning worship at 10:15 A. M. Junior meeting at 2:00 P. M. B. YY. P. U. at 6:15 P. M.
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First Baptist Church
O. A
Homer C. Smith
P. U
First M. E. Church Christmas Program and Services
Pastor C Lloyd Strecker invites with Sunday school at 9, morning worship at 10 30. Epworth League Christmas program at 6, cantata The Prince of Peace by John Emerson at 7. First Quarterly Conference Monday 7 pm. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 pm on Victorious Personality. All officers urged to attend.
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M. E
C. Lloyd Strecker
F. M. Evans
Marietta
Epworth League
Prince of Peace
John Emerson
Dope Ring Tied to Lima Area Exposed in Ohio Trial
Federal narcotics agent E H Staley says the Lima centered ring is one of Ohio's largest dope syndicates. Surveillance suspects will be brought to trial in Toledo with headquarters in and around Lima.
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Toledo
Ohio
Lima
E.H. Staley
Athens Day by Day by the Messenger Watch Dog
A humorous column from Athens Ohio on December 16 describes everyday scenes and local characters. The writer riffs on Santa Claus gifts, cars, a war chest topic, merchants, and social mores while noting friends and neighbors with playful jabs and affectionate comments.
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Athens
Terrible Tale of a Rich Lady and a Rat
A comic verse notes a wealthy young woman who, hearing odd sounds, lifts her hat and discovers a rat asleep at the switch, in a humorous Boston Tea Pot vignette.
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Boston
High school and college hoops start strong in Athens
Local teams open the season with strong showings and strong support from fans. Optimism grows as both squads push toward late season success with hopes for pennants in Athens.
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Athens
From Aline Oklahoma Mrs Sarah Kirkendall Sends Regards
Aline Oklahoma resident Mrs Sarah Kirkendall extends a courteous greeting saying “Much obliged to meet you” in a brief social note.
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Aline
Oklahoma
Sarah Kirkendall
Foods changed chemically in the mouth and lightning power
The mouth changes starch into sugar as the only chemical conversion. other foods are merely ground and softened for later digestion. Lightning bolts deliver immense voltage and current, but practical harnessing remains impractical and dangerous.
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