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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1920

Page

5

Local Social Notes and Visits Highlight Murray Area

Mr. Frank Cross visited Murray on Saturday while Mrs. Howard Walden was in Nelsonville. Birth announcements include a son for Mr. and Mrs. Kircher born February 6 and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Finsterwald also born February 6. Various visits and gatherings occur across Columbus and Athens with Theta Phi Alpha dancers and a Jack O Lantern performance plus a surprise 42nd birthday party for Mrs. Jewell at Race Street.

John Jewell Pps Race Street Jewell Alex Root H. E. Haning Mary Root T. S. Jewell L. L. Deissle Dewey Root Mary Jewell Lida Haning Marie Nice

Aid for Coreans Supplies Drive by Local Missionary Society

Members of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the First M. E. Church are assembling hospital supplies for Corea. Gifts of money or outgrown baby clothing are welcomed and may be mailed to Miss Helen Ullom on North College Street.

Coreans Woman's Foreign Missionary Society First M. E. Church Corea Helen Ullom North College Street

Sailor Boy Takes A Bride

A quiet wedding occurred yesterday afternoon between Luke Hardy and Miss Lela Shrieves of this place. Rev. Timmons officiated at one o'clock in Athens. The bride wore taupe velvet with a corsage of brides roses. The couple will reside here with the Hardys’ home hosting well wishers.

Sailor Boy Luke Hardy Lela Shrieves Athens Timmons James Hardy Thelma Keames Hardy Old Co. L

Local Families Share Sunday Visits and Illness Updates

A string of social notes records visits and illnesses across the region. Clifford Powell and Blanton Beneight of Cincinnati spent Saturday evening with neighbors, while George Shaffer hosted guests in Athens. Several residents report ill relatives including Mrs Gabe Coan and flu-stricken Arthur Coon and spouse.

Clifford Powell Blanton Beneight Cincinnati Arthur Burchfield Fannie McCatheran Mike Krivesti Mike Murray City W. C. Nichols Oliver Knowlton Albany James Burchfield New England Elmer Lavely Gabe Coan Bay J. W. Thompson G. Nichols Oscar Knowlton Illard Bryan Columbus O. W. Husle Harry Moore George Shaffer Athens Nelson Nelsonville Arthur Coon Elmer Coon Luke Hardy James Hardy Grace Buchtel O. A

Ohio's Phenomenal Motor Increase Distributed Across State

Ohio posts 540 294 total vehicle registrations for last year with 511 300 passenger and commercial cars 20 444 motorcycles 4 925 electrics and 3 625 dealers. Rise of over 100 000 from prior year cited as proof of prosperity highway expansion and better facilities driving auto use.

Ohio Vey C. Smith

Social notes from Athens area gatherings and visits

Miss Thelma Surgeon Gene Merce and Geneve Frazier visited Athens Tuesday. Local residents attended a Johnson Hall dance Saturday. Several couples hosted and visitors stopped by for meals and greetings. Russell McHarg recovers from flu while others enjoyed time with family and friends across town.

Scouts Hold Enthusiastic Meeting and Patrol Inspection

Most Everything Troop One Scouts met last evening for instruction and drill led by Joe Edelman a World War veteran. The Wood Pigeon patrol won first in inspection and next Thursday a dinner will be given to the top patrol by the Scoutmaster.

Joe Edelman

Christian Endeavor Social Postponed Tonight

The Christian Endeavor social at the Christian church tonight is postponed due to the flu.

Christian Endeavor Christian Church

Monda Rose Explains Disappearance Of Employer Funds

Monda Rose Schweiberg returns from Winnipeg to address the $650000 missing from her employer. She says she likes music and plans to reestablish herself in Chicago society while offering no details about the cash shortage. Rose describes herself as content traveling on the fringe of a North Side social set.

Chicago Monda Rose Schweiberg Winnipeg Rose

Can Woman Be Judge? Probe on Florence Allen Appointment

Attorney General Price reviews Ohio law to confirm if a woman may be appointed common pleas judge. Governor Cox reportedly weighs Miss Florence Allen of Cleveland for a Cleveland judgeship.

Columbus Price Common Pleas Cox Florence Allen Cleveland

Wanted Higher Wage Got Workhouse

Canton Ohio February 7 Amos Baylis a Black man refused to dig a grave for 12 dollars and demanded 20 dollars. He was arrested by an officer and the Stark County judge sentenced him to thirty days in the county workhouse.

Canton Amos Baylis Stark County Baylis

Oscillation of Earth's Axis Shapes Global Animal Distribution

A European scientist argues that shifts in the planet's axis altered climate zones, redistributing animals across the world and changing biodiversity patterns. The claim links axial oscillation to historic biogeographic movements and ecological shifts.

Peters Minis try of Comfort

Sunday school lesson outlines Peter at Lydda and Joppa from Acts 9 32 43 and I Peter 3 8 9. Sunday February 8 focuses on comfort and mercy through early church figures.

Peters Ministry of Comfort Peter Lydda and Joppa I Peter

Miller to Conduct Religious Services in Albany and Hebbardsville

Rev James A Miller of Ashland will lead a service at Albany Presbyterian Church at 1030 with the sermon The Origin and Cultivation of Life. He will also preach at Hebbardsville Church at 2 with Sunday school at 1 o'clock.

M. E. Church Notice Of Sunday Services

M. E church notice lists V Ahlbrand Sunday School 9 30 A M funeral 10 30 A M Epworth League 6 30 P M The Plains Sunday School 9 30 A M Epworth League 6 30 P M Millfield Sunday School Rally 9 30 A M Revival service evening Sugar Creek 1 30 P M Revival soon for several churches and events.

M. E V. Ahlbrand Epworth the Plains Millfield Sugar Creek

Free Methodist Church Service and Schedule

Free Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 9 A M led by W B Prudden superintendent Sermon at 10 16 A M Evening song and praise at 6 30 P M Sermon at 7 P M Prayer meeting Thursday at 6 30 P M Sunday School board meeting Thursday at 7 30 P M A welcoming congregation invites all to attend.

Free Methodist Church M. E. Snyder B. Pruden

Christian Science Society Services at Masonic Temple

Sunday service at 10 45 A M with subject Spirit and golden text from Psalms 143 10. Sunday school at 9 30 A M. Wednesday service at 7 00 P M. You are cordially invited to attend.

Christian Science Society Masonic Temple

Mobilization sermon at Abbott church services

First Presbyterian Church Abbott outlines Sunday program with Sabbath School at nine, service at ten thirty on Mobilization, evening youth meeting led by Miss Irma Comstock, and a seventh series talk for high school age youths by Mr Mackie on Young People and Their Reading.

First Presbyterian Church Abbott Y. Wilcox Irma Comstock Mackie The Athens High School

First Baptist Church Sunday Schedule

The First Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 9:30 A M and morning preaching at 10:30 A M. Evening service at 7:00 P M with Rev. L V Stivers preaching on The Joy of the Evening and Seeking for Jesus. Everyone is welcome.

First Baptist Church Music Hall L. V. Stivers Jesus

Church Revival Services Planned This Week

Church of God on Hocking Street led by Pastor B F Timmons announces revival services each evening this week after morning worship at 10 and a 6:30 sermon. Sunday School at 9:00. Welcome to all.

Church OF God Hocking St B. F. Timmons

First Methodist Church Schedule Speaks on Near East Relief

Lloyd Strecker pastor leads Sunday School at 9 with R M Slutz as superintendent. Morning worship at 10 30 on Near East Relief. Class meeting at 2 30 Epworth League at 6 on Prevention Better Than Care. Evening service at 7 with sermon continuation.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Lloyd Strecker R. M. Slutz Epworth League

The Triumph of the Cross Prayer Meeting Notice

The notice invites attendance at a Monday afternoon league and a Wednesday evening prayer meeting at seven o'clock. It emphasizes good music during the services.

First Christian Church E D Minister Bible School

Morning worship at 9 00 followed by sermon The Obedience of Faith at 10 16. Evening worship at 7 00 with sermon Heroes and who they are. Christian Endeavor services for various ages with topics The Worth-while Life and Christiana tionalism The World Hunger for the Orta Spirit. Mid week prayer 7 00. All welcome.

First Christian Church E. D Bible School J. H. Burt

Central Avenue M and Church Morning Sermon and Evening Service

The Central Avenue M and Church announces a morning sermon titled The Simplicity of Cay at 10 15 AM and an evening service at 7 00 PM with a sermon There Jesus. A 1 30 PM Junior League and a 6 00 PM Junior service precede the evening preaching. The public is invited.

Central Avenue M Cay Jesus

Mt Zion Baptist Church Service Schedule

Mt Zion Baptist Church on Carpenter and Congress Streets lists Sunday School at 9 15 A M Sermon at 10 45 A M The Work of the Holy Spirit B Y P U at 6 30 P M Sermon at 7 30 P M Services begin promptly Come

MT. Zion Baptist Church Carpenter and Congress Sts Has. C. Hart

Private Vernon Writes From Coblenz Germany

Private Fred W. Vernon of the 8th Infantry machine gun company writes to his parents from Coblenz Germany describing a Home box he received, difficulty obtaining a pipe, and flooding along the Rhine. He notes Fort Ehmenbreistein as their station, describes the walk to the hill, and optimistically expects to return home next summer.

Fred W. Vernon Coblenz Germany al Vernon Frost Marge Fort Ehmenbreistein

Stage Wedding in Lima Adds Cam Paign for Thrift

Paul, 31, a night foreman at a local steel plant, and Miss Bernice Dague, a nurse, wed on a theatre stage in Lima under Judge Ernest Botkin. Local merchants funded the home, presenting hundreds of dollars in gifts and audience cash donations as the ceremony marked the leap year week kickoff for matrimony and thrift.

Lima Paul Stee Bernice Dague Ernest Botkin

Mexican Government Plans Study of Fisheries Industry

The government announces a wide scientific program to examine Mexico's fishing sector, prioritizing the fisheries and related industries for an extensive assessment and potential reforms.

Dodge Brothers Policy Remains Unchanged After Death

Dodge Brothers will continue with the same business principles and no policy changes after the death of president John F Dodge. Horace E Dodge reads a letter to dealers at the Chicago auto show promising continued support and, with George C Hubbs, stresses loyalty, honesty, and future plans. The piece also notes Oakland and Willys Knight activity and planned Oakland plant expansions to boost production and storage capacity.

John F. Cooley Cooley & Campbell Dodge Brothers Detroit John F. Dodge Blackstone Hotel Chicago Horace E. Dodge George C. Hubbs John F,ge Howard & Norris Oakland Motor Company Pontiac Mich F W. Warner Oakland Plant Oakland Motor Car Company Warner Frank O. Scott Oakland E. Carpenter Bt

Chevrolet Triumphs in Everyday Roads Across America

Moler Auto Bales Co. touts Chevrolet as superior for hill climbing and reliability. Claims highlight simple construction, fewer parts, direct gasoline injection, and high mileage. Emphasizes testing over flashy ads and promotes the one ton truck and light delivery wagon for transportation efficiency at low maintenance cost.

W. B. Moler Moler Auto Bales Co Chevrolet Motor

Overland 4 Demonstrations Spark Countywide Interest

Demonstrations of the Overland 4 car attracted wide attention in Athens County. Sheriff Herb Parker supported the demonstrations and recently bought one for travel across the area. A county tour with county officials and farmers tested the car on rough New England and South Canaan roads, carrying eight passengers at times despite the heavy load and rough terrain.

Overland Athens County Herb Parker New England South Canaan D. M. Sawyer L. 8. Munden Fred Porter Fred Baker C. H. Rodehaver Chas. Winner Grant Sewell Guysville Mr. Shattuck Altho Passaba

Local Notes From Fairview Area Social and Illnesses

Mr and Mrs William Cole hosted a small gathering Saturday evening. Cora Russell was called home by her son Stanley Russell who is ill with influenza. Mr and Mrs Howard Bond moved to the Livingstone farm. Vern Dizon visited Gallensburg Wednesday. Evalmark residents hosted a Friday evening gathering. Nancy Clarkett left for Belpre to visit Ethel Clark who is very ill with influenza. Clayton Johnson expects to attend a person event. Red Bondsé noted.

William Cole Cora Russell Stanley Russell Fly Howard Bond Livingstone Farm R .Vern Dizon Gtgsville Evalmark Pedaggy Nancy Clarkett Belpre Ethel Clark Fred Johnson Jamon Red Bondsé C. Petty Clayton Johnson

Rub-nee-Mere Washin Powder Promises Hard Water Solution

Ad claims Rub-nee-Mere Washin Powder breaks hard water, easing laundry at your grocer. It positions the product as a remedy for tough mineral deposits and improved cleaning.

Local Social Notes From Meigs County Area

The column lists visits and moves among residents. W T Marca and family were visited by Mack Braley and Verne Robinett. Worth Lynch family moved to Meigs county. Dusker Russ visited Albany. Earl Robinges and Vick Robinsons visited new parents. Net Haning traveled with them toward Akron for rubber factory work. Pearl Wood spent weekend with family. Edna Peyton improves after illness. Cora Pierce of Athens visits sister Mrs Jesse Frum.

Mack Braley Verne Robinett W. T. Marca Worth Lynch Meigs County Dusker Russ Albany Earl Robinges Vick Robinson Net Haning Akron Pearl Wood Eanate School Pope Edna Peyton Cora Pierce Athens Jesse Frum

Sand Rock Social Notes and Visits

Mr and Mrs Dow Marquis spent Monday in Athens. Mr and Mrs A B Christman and son Lowell were Sunday guests of Mrs Christman's parents Mr and Mrs Do Moore. Johnnie Parmiter of Athens visited his parents here. Jennie Grandstar and Blanche Boudinott were called Amesville Friday by the death of their father Peter Smith. Dora Robinson visited Grace France Thursday. George Brown was at Stewart for revival services led by Rev Mr and Mrs Jess and their guests.

Dow Marquis Athens A. B. Christman Sd Lowell Stewart Jess F . Fermer

McGowan to Lecture on Thermodynamics and Energy

Dr. McGowan will lecture on the topic of energy, thermodynamics, and related subjects. Professor T N Hoover will attend as a discussant, with emphasis on methodological approaches and historical context within the field.

McGowan T. N. Hoover

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ociety Frank Cross Murray Howard Walden Charles P. Kircher Order of Eastern Star O’colc Walter Muir East State Street Donald Murray Parkersburg W. Va William Finsterwald Hanlin Avenue James Lewis Oak Street Miss Bula Allien Pomeroy Etta Bingham Bellingham, Wash B. D. Murch W. A. Thomas Wheelersburg Charles Edmundson West Union Street Anna Hamilton Frank Hamilton Mary Louise Overmyer Mary Antoinette Melba Harwick Nellie Lateau Theta Phi Alpha Seneca Hotel R.C. Shirley Frances Junod Don Strawn Jack ‘O Lantern Glen Stephenson Grace Bolin Roger Putnam Ottawa Falton Sede Noonan Lashiland Serre Otis China SIGS Bassi Union Fairfield Darke Miami Troy Marion Lonsen Raai Fanon Taron Butler bayoTon Mamilion Ross Gallia Guernsey Poston John Martin Floyd Parker Athens Friends Monda Rose Mystery Chilliacheies Lostra Co Willys-Knight Knight Willys- Knight Fairview Irs Sweet the Cline Pharmacy Co Poorway Evening Post Cornwell Kate CO. Kiack
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