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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1923
Page
8
On Sunday afternoon at the club rooms of the order they will entertain all school children up to the eighth grade who will not have a Christmas in their homes. A Christmas fee will be placed and Kris will be present to take care of the youngsters.
Sunday centers on church services in Logan with child programs at the Methodist church during Sunday school. Rev. Blair to deliver a Christmas sermon at 10 30 morning and the cantata The World Redeemer to be sung by the choir led by L P Mooney and organist Mrs C B Clark. United Brethren church to present The Story of Christmas in evening and children’s program in morning. Hunter Street Lutheran church to hear Rev C F Lauer on The Child in the Manger. Tuesday morning at 1 o'clock features The Bells of Bethlehem with special services.
The jury in the bastardy case of Fern Davis versus her first cousin Essey Davis delivered a guilty verdict with all twelve jurors agreeing after about ten minutes in the jury room. A motion for a new trial will be filed by the defendant’s attorneys.
Maynard Poling age 23 and Martha Stevens age 16 obtained a marriage license at home, hot of Laurelville.
Jurors in a rape trial reported they could not reach a verdict and the court discharged the panel. Sources say the jury had stood eight to one for conviction before the dissolution.
J. Harris of Martinsburg accepts a position at Schemp’s barber shop. Harris was raised near Newark. He arrives with no family member accompanying him. Charles Schemp, once in frail health, has recovered enough to return to work.
Miss Anna Severance of McCune ville and Arthur Cheethare of New Straitsville are chosen by I. C. Yocum for a wedding to be held in the window of the L C Yocum furniture store on Saturday evening. Rev Blair of the Methodist church will perform the ceremony according to arrangements and the general public is invited to attend.
Mrs. J. A. Kitchen and her son Neal and daughter Madaline traveled to Blommingsburg on Wednesday to attend the funeral service for Miss Ethel Stump. Miss Stump was the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. D. V. Stump and had many friends in the area.
Laurelville reports that W. W. McClelland has been taken to a Columbus hospital after an incident. Details on the cause, location, and condition were not provided in the readable text.
A hospitalized man suffers an undiagnosed illness and friends hope the mystery will prove milder than initially feared.
Athens high school hosts an Ionian literary society Christmas program in the auditorium with the girls glee club, readings, solos, a pageant titled Bethlehem, and Silent Night sung by the elective chorus under Miss Grace Spring. Vianna Roush reads minutes, with faculty Miss Leech and Miss Roberts in charge.
Spencer Iowa news reports William Butcher found a handbag on a road this summer containing a camera and $90 in cash. He developed film, traced owner Mrs. A V Trimby of Danville, and returned the cash, bag, kodak, and money, resolving a loss from this summer.
The annual watercress harvest on Madison County freshwater ponds has begun with large quantities shipped daily to hotels nationwide. Frank Dennis holds most watercress rights and built a major regional operation. Massachusetts orders removal of highway adjacent private property advertising signs.
Churches plan Christmas programs Sunday evening inviting all. Moose dance at Moose hall Monday night with Lawson's Orchestra. admission one dollar for men and 25 cents for ladies. Mrs. C. G. Jacobs returns from Columbus after visiting Miss Mary Jacobs and the McCarty couple. The present council meets tonight at 6 with Jones, Richards and Lunsford being replaced by Stiff, Pride and Miller. Mayor Gormiey steps down, S. A. Park elected and to preside after January 4 meeting. Mothers' Club hosts a Christmas gathering with children, prizes, and a three course luncheon moderated by Mrs. Eber Skinne and Mrs. Ernest Gibbs.
Des Moines Iowa authorities report 1920 census shows Iowa has the nation's highest motor vehicles per capita. Registered autos this month total 573000 with estimates suggesting at least 575000 more will be registered before the month ends.
Mrs J Tt Lewis died at her Trimble home at 8 30 pm Thursday from a complication of diseases after a period of poor health. She was 64 and survived by her husband Mr Lewis. The couple lived on a Ferndale area farm before moving to Trimble last March. Funeral services are set for Sunday at Trimble Church of Christ conducted by Rev Morin of Malta. Burial will follow in Cary cemetery east of Trimble.
Miss Mae Biddison of Washington D C will arrive Saturday as Christmas guest of her brother in law Mr and Mrs J H Henshaw This will be her first visit to Gloucester since returning from a year in China
Mrs William Heisen of Jackson ville reports her son John underwent an appendicitis operation Sunday morning at a Columbus hospital. Friends wish him a speedy recovery.
Mr and Mrs M E Mills of Hebbardsville announce the birth of a daughter Mary Elizabeth on December 19.
The 1929 census placed Iowa with about 2.4 million residents and projected 2.66 million by year end, indicating roughly one automobile for every 4.3 people in the state.
A note suggests that marks made by scratching matches on paint may be removed by rubbing with a cut lemon. The guidance emphasizes simple household remedy for blemishes without professional intervention.
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