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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1926
Page
12
The Hunter Street Lutheran church voted to extend a call to Rev. E. H. E. Winterhoff of Ashville to fill the Logan pastorate after next Sunday’s farewell sermon by Rev. C. F. Laver. Winterhoff has seven years in ministry and four years at Ashville, with uncertain acceptance at Logan. Fields Entertain Logan Dec 29
The Logan Rotary Club held a farewell for Captain C. F. Laver on Ladies night as he and his family plan to leave Logan early next year. Judge Harley M. Whitcraft praised Laver and noted his service to the club and community, presenting a club gift. Mrs. Laver received a bouquet. Laver responded with thanks.
Union services will be conducted Monday through Friday next week by the Methodist United Brethren and Presbyterian churches in Logan. Services rotate among the churches with Monday at United Brethren, Tuesday at Presbyterian, and Wednesday at Methodist. Presbyterian church lacks a pastor, so speaker lineup is undecided. Choirs will provide music.
In Logan on December 29 Judge Harley M. Whitcraft granted Edith Curren a divorce from Madison Curren on grounds of gross neglect. Custody of two minor children awarded to Mrs Jennie Curren with Madison Curren ordered to pay thirty dollars monthly for child support.
Logan report says three cars were damaged in a morning crash near the Frank Graham farm on the Nelsonville pike. Drivers Frank Fickle Dowles and Dougherty were involved. the Dougherty car struck Fickle then hit the Ties vehicle. No injuries reported.
Samuel Green, 76, died at the county home Sunday afternoon from heart trouble after a three day illness. He lived on a Laurel Township farm for years then moved to Logan. Unable to care for himself, he entered the county home recently. He leaves two brothers John and Tevi Green of Hocking County. Funeral services and burial were at Fairview M. E. Church on Tuesday.
Logan, Dec. 29. John Strawn of North rnd street suffered a stroke like paralysis at his home Monday and was taken to Cher Hinton hospital for treatment Tuesday morning. He is described as a retired employee.
A January 21 program in Pomeroy Middleport features readings, wit, music, and a Presbyterian service schedule. Committee members include Jack Morgan, Josephine Williams, Vesta McCoy, and others. events include an old fiddlers contest and a lineup of leading local singers and readers.
Pomeroy reports the county commissioners held meetings on Monday and Tuesday to check up accounts and conduct necessary business. In Middleport, William Brown, 51, died Monday at his Hobson home, death by hemorrhages. Funeral and burial planned at Greenlawn cemetery Nelsonville.
Mrs Ulric Junkerman of Middleport hosted a birthday party on Seventh Street Tuesday in honor of her niece Kathryn Waugh turning six. Attendants included Betty Cook Jean Reed Oliva Reed Roberta Howell Virginia Smith Melissa Hennessy Isabel Davis Hilah Rust Rulah Lee Smith and Mary Martha Waugh.
Mrs Otto Larrick of Middleport entertained members of her 600 club at her Main street home today. The gathering highlighted social activity in the community as residents shared refreshments and updates.
Members of the Middleport Music club presented a Tuesday evening program at the M E church featuring sacred selections a chorus organ and piano solos by Mrs Hennessy Mrs Fowler Frances Daniels A C Skinner and Esther Chambers plus a vocal duet Frances Klein and Josephine Williams. Hostesses listed include Mrs Norma Bingham Mrs Dea Hayes Mrs Roma Harrah Hulda Klein Mrs Jane Downing Mrs Gail Bean Mrs Dorothy Rife Mrs Nelle Hecox Mrs Nona Ervin and Mrs Daisy Bing.
The Dover Capital revival at Chauncey M. E. church reports daily growth with two conversions after last night’s meeting led by Rev. Orvie R. Kelley. Evangelist Rev. Warren M. Davin and Mrs. Bertha F. Davis conduct the services with both ministers and their wives involved in parish work, including a sermon titled Re-Digging Old Wells at 7 PM.
In Middleport on Tuesday around 11 o clock Daniel Bass sustained a slight forehead cut when his car collided with another. His vehicle suffered top damage while the other driver escaped unharmed. Also, Christmas entertainment was held Sunday at Bradbury’s Christian church.
Spencer Hill of Columbus spent Sunday in Middleport visiting relatives and friends, including Mrs. Virginia Pinney of Columbus.
County Auditor Fred Cornwell warned dog owners in Athens County of a one dollar penalty for licenses applied after January 19. About 500 licenses have been sold so far, far below the normal total of around 4,000. Licenses are available at the county auditor’s office, Peter Barrows in Nelsonville, Cornwell’s Jewelry in Glouster, or John McLaughlin in Coolville.
Senator Borah of Idaho proposes a Senate inquiry into Washington attorneys and public relations advisers alleged to be directing foreign policy for private corporations. He claims U S intervention in Nicaragua is financially driven by American business interests, including New York bankers, and questions who funds and influences the policies behind the marine landing.
In Albany a seven year old boy accidentally discharged a shotgun wounding and killing his three year old sister Juanita Hoyd at 5:30 PM. Police and parents report the accident occurred while the parents were away. Funeral services are set for the Temple M E church with Rev G B Beck in charge.
In Chicago two teenage robbers threaten victims with a toy pistol. A real gun hidden on victim Robert Ray’s person is used. he shoots and kills the robber Renzie. Parker Renzie dies. Tony Oliver is jailed on robbery charges. Elma Crawford held as accessory. the crime involved a getaway car and a female passenger.
In Wigton England Mrs Harriet Vosa aged 96 has undergone a hair bobbing, a notable personal grooming change reported from the town.
A famed physician's Thoxine prescription claims to stop stubborn coughs instantly and ease throat inflammation. It also treats sore throat better than gargles, contains no dope or harmful drugs, and is safe for children. available in 35 cents and 1.00 options at druggists.
Frank Moler announces the purchase of the Moler Motor Company in Athens. Moler has 14 years in the business and four teen months with Studebaker as a factory representative. The firm will operate as Frank A Moser Company and continue distributing Studebaker cars in seven Southeastern Ohio counties.
Republican leaders report broad acceptance of a plan to seat Frank L. Smith of Illinois. A vote on his oath would occur within ten days if he takes the seat this session. Senator Norris backs the compromise though he preferred denying the seat.
Sunday school events replaced regular services at the Presbyterian and M E churches. A community Christmas tree on the square lit with electricity hosted song, and Santa distributed candy. Visitors from Columbus Newark Marietta Cincinnati and Junction City joined local families for dinners parties and a church event calendar.
Persistent coughs and colds signal danger and Creomulsion offers two fold action to soothe inflamed membranes and inhibit germ growth. Creomulsion, a creosote based emulsion, claims to heal throat troubles and support recovery with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved.
The girls will frame and place a charter in the school house. The Christmas carol singing concluded the event, marking a festive close to the affair.
The note lists correct answers for page five questions including Eddie Collins for Senate James Cruze for Western Margaret Deland for Louisiana Greek Louisville Sais Bay and color light purple.
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