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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1919

Page

3

St Bernard Chapter R A M Convocation December 22 1919

There will be a stated convocation of St Bernard Chapter on Monday evening December 22 1919. Annual election of officers. A good attendance is desired. I V Kinney secretary C L Preston H P

Christian Church Announces Bible School and White Gift Program

Pastor C L Johnson invites the public to Bible school at 9 30 in the morning. The White Gift program unfolds Wednesday in the auditorium. Morning worship at 10 30 with the sermon If He Had Not Come. Christian Endeavor at 6 and evening worship at 7 with A Look Into Your Home.

Christian Church C. L. Johnson Bible School Christian Endeavor

Christmas Services At Presbyterian Church

Christmas services will be held morning and evening with special music. Elders and deacons and their wives will visit homes of the congregation in the afternoon. Christmas Eve includes a prayer meeting and a Sunday school children's event with a tree and games in the basement.

Presbyterian Church

Mrs. Grant Barbee Visits Carbon Hill Host

Mrs. Grant Barbee of Carbon Hill was hosted by Mrs. Frank O'Mara in Carbon Hill on Wednesday and Thursday for a social visit.

Grant Barbee Carbon Hill Frank O'Mara

In Loving Remembrance of J A Douglas

Memorial verse remembering J A Douglas who died December 15 1918 in Albuquerque New Mexico. The poem reflects longing for home and a year since his death with lines about his grave and distant memories.

J.A. Douglas Albuquerque New Mexico

Card of Thanks for J. A. Douglas Bereavement

We extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness shown in the sad bereavement of our husband father son and brother J. A. Douglas. Special thanks to Rev. Mann for consoling words at the home to floral donors and to funeral director C. L. Stout.

J. A. Douglas Rev. Mann C. L. Stout Mike Cusic

Willard Bartoe Hosts Thirteenth Birthday Dinner

Mrs and Mrs Willard Bartoe hosted a 12 o'clock dinner at their Monroe Street home Thursday in honor of their son Willard's thirteenth birthday. Guests included Phyllis McClain Edna Spencer Marie Spencer Master Charles Weltzheimer Harold Spencer Willard Bartoe Mrs Thomas Spencer and the hosts.

Willard Bartoe Monroe Street Willard Phyllis McClain Edna Spencer Marie Spencer Charles Weltzheimer Harold Spencer Thomas Spencer

Miss Stella Linton Visits Cleveland Family During Vacation

Miss Stella Linton a Cleveland public school teacher spends her Christmas vacation as a guest of her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Linton in the city.

Stella Linton Cleveland Charles Linton

Episcopal Church Nelsonville Services and Sunday School

The Episcopal Church in Nelsonville offers Sunday school at 9 A M and regular services at 7 o clock in the evening.

Episcopal Church Nelsonville O’colck

Pastor Brillhart Announces Sunday Schedule and Lectures

J. C. Brillhart leads Sunday school at 9 30 A M with covenant readings and member reception at 10 30. Class meeting at 2 30 P M and evening service at 7. Rev G W Heins opens a Prophecy series Tuesday night continuing through the Sabbath. Don’t miss.

J. C. Brillhart G. W. Heins

Local residents spend Friday at Logan and travel to Ravenswood

Mrs. Sarah McCall spent Friday with her daughter at Logan. Mrs. Fred Juniper was a business visitor at Logan Friday. Mrs. Walter Whitlatch and her daughter Pauline left today to spend the holidays with her parents in Ravenswood West Virginia.

Sarah McCall Logan Fred Juniper Walter Whitlatch Pauline Ravenswood W. Va

Nelsonville High presents A Xmas Carol

A full Nelsonville High auditorium enjoyed the student production of A Xmas Carol on Thursday evening directed by Miss Mabel Rickenbacker history teacher. Her experience aided a successful show with Raymond Shaver John Jackson and Lucile Stalter praised for fine performances. About sixty dollars was cleared to fund school activities.

Nelsonville Mabel Rickenbacker Rickenbacker Raymond Shaver John Jackson Lucile Stalter

Central School PTA Hosts Xmas Program and Pound Party

The Central school PTA held a Friday afternoon event at the Central building. Fourth to eighth graders presented recitations songs and a playette followed by a pound party. Members donated edible items and usable clothing. Fifteen baskets were filled for the district's sick and needy.

Parent-Teachers Association of the Central School

Girl Scouts Host Spread at Miss Howe’s on Elizabeth Street

Troop Three of the Girl Scouts enjoyed a Thursday evening spread at Miss Lillian Howe's on Elizabeth Street. Twenty two girls and their captain Miss Beatrice Cook attended the affair.

Lillian Howe Elizabeth Street Beatrice Cook

Local Social News Highlights Guests and Visitators

Mrs. Charles Krepple spent Friday at Logan. L. C. Cayton of Ravenswood West Virginia was the guest the first of the week of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Whitlatch.

Charles Krepple Logan L. C. Cayton Ravenswood W. Va Walter Whitlatch

Advertised Letters Listed at Nelsonville Post Office

Letters advertised at Nelsonville Ohio on December 15 1919 include Call Out Chieffen Mrs Lizzie Harison Miss Ella Jones Howard Laning Mahlon Potter Bennie Smith Mrs Ella Smith D L.

Chieffen Lizzie Harison Miss Ella Jones Howard Laning Mahlon Potter Bennie Smith Mrs Ella D. L Nelsonville

Special Day at Methodist Episcopal Church

Sunday at the Methodist Episcopal church features a 9:30 Sunday school followed by a 10:30 morning worship sermon on Christ and the Home. An 7:00 evening Christmas program by the Sunday school celebrates Advent. Epworth League is not held. Doors open at 6:00 to allow early seating.

Methodist Episcopal Church Epworth League

Thompson from Seneca Visits Cousin in City

W H Thompson of Seneca Kansas spent Thursday evening as the guest of his cousin Miss Helen Crawford in the city.

W. H. Thompson Seneca, Kan Helen Crawford

Wanted To Do Your Shoe Repairing First Class Work

An advertisement offers shoe repair service by John Clouston at 998 Chestnut Street Nelsonville Ohio. Emphasizes honesty, first class workmanship, and fair prices.

John Clouston Chestnut Street Nelsonville

Nelsonville Classified Ad Notice to Settle Accounts

All persons indebted to Manson Martin S C and M Martin or the Cash Feed and Supply Co. are requested to call and settle their accounts on or before December 31 1919. 12-19-3p.

Manson Martin, S. C. & M. Martin Cash Feed and Supply Co

Best Prices on Hides and Furs Offer

Get top offers on hides and furs by consulting the buyer before selling. Bell phone 587 prompts to compare prices and secure value.

al- Sg Bell Phone

Wanted raw furs and hides call on notice

Advertises top market prices for raw furs and hides. Sam Raden offers pickup in Nelonville Ohio at Bell phone 795 with a notice to call on him.

Sam Raden Poplar St. Nelonville O. Bell

Dancing Eve at Owls Hall With Joyce Orchestra

Christmas Eve event at Owls Hall features Joyce Orchestra for round and square dancing. Enthusiasts invited to enjoy music and dancing on December 11, 1914.

Owls Hall Joyce Orchestra

Christmas framed watercolors and gifts offer

Notice of Richard Underwood hand painted water colors promoted as fine Christmas presents with a framing service. Also brief notices declare no responsibility for debts by wife James Arthur Glover and a short sale notice by Chas Moler with special prices on watches jewelry clocks and silverware for Christmas.

Richard Underwood T. E. Taylor West Washington St James Arthur Glover Chas. Moler

Phonograph prices trimmed at Sauter's Studio Nelsonville

Sauter's Studio in Nelsonville touts the Grandanola phonograph with wood fibre repro ducer violin tone chamber and all steel motor as superior to rival models. The ad claims higher volume and better tone at a great saving and urges quick action.

Republican picks Murrell for state vital statistics post

Dr. A. G. Murrell of Wilmington will become state registrar of vital statistics January 1, replacing the resigned Dr. J. E. Monger. Murrell, a former legislator, is an active Republican.

Columbus A. G. Murrell Wilmington J. E. Monger Murrell

Imperial Store at Deanville Destroyed by Fire

The Imperial store owned by James Guy in Deanville burned last night about 11. The building and stock were worth between 20 000 and 30 000 with partial insurance. The owner and family lived above the shop and escaped with their clothing. The blaze lit the area and caused alarm among residents.

Nelsonvillbe Deanville James Guy Imperial Store Guy

Broken rail detains BP and O. passenger east of Parkersburg

A broken rail east of Parkersburg delays the BP and O. passenger train for nearly seven hours Saturday morning. The piece notes holiday gift drives and a possible New Year baby fund, recalling last year’s baby Mabel Caplinger and urging local support if the community contributes this year.

Parkersburg BP & O Supt. Morgan Athens Care Messenger Mabel Caplinger Lancaster Street

Coldest Saturday Morning Sparks Amesville Challenge

The season opens with a six degree chill Saturday morning as Amesville eyes a chilly lead. The Shrapnel Corner philosopher quips that if the United States wants to deter Carranza and protect Americans, a barber should be sent after him.

Mexico Uncle Sam Carranza

Winter Scene Grips City With Ice Coasting Fun

Streets Washington and West State lie slick with ice as youngsters and adults enjoy coasting and skating. Prices unchanged, yet residents say this winter beats last. First skating this season occurred after January 6 last year.

Washington West State

Athens Hi Megaphone six page Friday school paper

The Athens High School paper Megaphone is a neatly edited six page publication issued on Friday. It showcases student reporting, features, and activities from the school community.

Athens Hi The Megaphone

Wedding Permits Issued For Local Couples

Ernest R. Hardy a Nelsonville mechanic wed Mil dred Bruce, Ernest and Bruce. George Gandee a Mineral miner tied to Ivy M Brooks. Herbert Everett farmer of Athens R. D. 2 weds Nellie Hubler of Athens R. D. 8. Nick Hartley miner of Athens weds Frieda Turner teacher of Athens R. D. 8.

Ernest R. Hardy Mildred Bruce Nelsonville George Gandee Ivy M Brooks Mineral Herbert Everett Athens R. D Nellie Hubler Nick Hartley Athens Frieda Turner

House Passes War Risk Compensation Bill for Wounded Soldiers

The House approved the conference report on a bill granting increased war risk compensation to wounded soldiers, advancing the aid measure today in Washington.

HOUSE Washington

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