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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1919
Page
10
At a Wednesday congregational meeting of the Middleport Presbyterian church Rev. Joan Orr, nearing retirement, received a handome silver chest as a gift. J. C. Fisher delivered the presentation speech in a cheerful tone. Rev. Berry of Gallipolis has visited the charge to relieve Rev. Orr.
The Christmas programs at Pomeroy and Middleport grade schools drew strong visitor and pupil praise as the afternoon performances offered well received entertainment across both districts.
George Owens learns of the death of his uncle Evan T. Davis who passed away at his Coalton Ohio home. Former Pomeroy resident Davis leaves a wife and five children and will be buried in Coalton with funeral services planned for Saturday afternoon.
Billings Montana reports the death of Henry Johnson at his residence. He was a son of the late James Johnson of Lincoln Hill and had lived in the western states for many years.
An automotive mechanism swings a lever operated from the driver’s seat under the running board when not in use. It folds away to reduce side profile and keep access simple for the operator.
The public is urged to donate items to bring Christmas cheer to The Home's children. Gifts such as candies, fruits, toys, books, and clothing are welcomed, including used toys and illustrated books. Miss Cady Whaley will collect at the Whaley Dental rooms and ensure transfers to the home. monetary gifts are also appreciated.
Miss Marguerite Hetzel resigns as musical director of Girard schools and returns home to care for ill mother Mrs Geo Hetzel during winter.
The Navy publicity department arranged with Electric Theatre managers to screen navy target practice reels and daily shipboard routines. Three navy men will tour Pomeroy on recruiting duty, with enlistees reporting after the holidays. California may host winter navy recruit preliminary training.
Auditor W S Hart reports a full stock of dog tags dated 1920 available as Christmas gifts. Prices are $3 for ladies and $1 for boys, with the law urging owners to purchase before the new year.
The Heath M. E. church Sunday school class offers to provide toys sandies and life necessities to children and adults unable to provide for themselves this Christmas. Public notice asks locals in Middle to report any cases needing assistance to Rathburn Miller or White.
The Platonian Society of Pomeroy High presented a well rendered school program in the auditorium with class oration debate paper essay and a play A Case of Suspension The event closes a six week contest to determine the best class Judges include Miss Raff Miss Henry and Miss Crumline A decision is awaited today also an upcoming Old Time Christmas entertainment by Minersville M E Sunday School features a decorated tree and Santa Claus inviting all to place presents on the tree next Wednesday evening
Christmas morning services begin at 10 30 at Peace Evangelical Church Pastor Nussman will deliver the sermon In the evening the Christmas play Our Gifts to the King will be produced by members of the Sunday School
Mrs Glen Tuttle of 760 Henry Street Columbus says her husband recovered from years of stomach trouble after using Earle's Hypo-Cod. She credits relief from lumping and choking spells with improved digestion and energy. The ad claims thousands endorse the tonic and urges readers to buy at McKee Drug Co priced at 1.25 plus war tax.
A French expert says the chance of misidentifying a person by fingerprints is about one in 17 billion. The claim highlights the reliability of fingerprint analysis as a biometric method.
Miss Mary Park and Miss Frieda Faehnle hosted a December 16 party at the home of Mr and Mrs Albert Faehnle on Third Street. A luncheon followed by a surprise miscellaneous shower honored Miss Irene Talbott bride elect of Mr Harry Cross with gifts from her girlhood friends.
An organized program of social and Christmas entertainment is planned at Forest Run school this Friday evening. The event invites everyone to attend.
Dr. H. C. Foster arrived from a Montana farm to winter in Syracuse. Mrs. Foster will stay with her ill father in San Diego as Senator Tom Jones intercedes to secure a Tin.
Lizzie for the use of those in charge of state highway work in Meigs county. John Hitchens and Seth Thomas attended a union miners meeting in Wellston. Edward Hepp and wife from Louisville are visiting parents for the holidays. Joe Kraus of Charleston visits his mother. Elizabeth Schorn returns from Columbus. Mabel Cooper back in Middleport after Youngstown visit. George K Bradford and Clare Welsh return home to Middleport for holidays.
The Dorcas society of Middy Baptist church and Miss Irene Talbott's day school class organized a Thursday evening shower at her aunt Mrs Emily Barnes' home. A luncheon was served.
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