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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1929

Page

5

I Day Meeting Of Missionary Society At Church

Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church held an all day meeting in the church parlors. The program featured book reviews on What Next in Hope Missions and multiple chapter discussions led by members. A luncheon was served and new members were elected to the society.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church George Dyson E. B. Smith Hope L. J. Addicott Frances Eccles W. H. Hudnut First Presbyterian Church Youngstown Board of Missions George McLaughlin M. Stoke Edward Sharp Joy Cutler

Hudnut Urges Churchgoers to Enter Christian Service

Dr W H Hudnut urged church members to venture into the life of Christian service as a deep spiritual calling. He described faith as a bold bet on God and urged unity of science and religion while stressing consecration and the need to serve where God directs. Student night was announced with a talk titled What It Means to be a Christian.

Jesus Simon W. H. Hudnut Jesus Christ Hudnut Presbyterian Church Dr. Hudnut God Hind Uncle Sam Theodore 8 Methodist Church Methodist Choir Presbyterian Orchestra

Lincoln lauded as ideal citizen at Scout banquet

Rev M E Chatley of the First Christian Church praised Abraham Lincoln as the ideal American citizen at the Boy Scouts father and son banquet in Lincoln noting his integrity and duty. He said Lincoln read the Bible and remained steadfast to conscience amid misperceptions of his faith.

W. JF. Connaily Athens Roy L. Dupler Don Grafflin T. H. Johnson Harold Iglesecke Lee Beasley Arthur Cameron Hubert Eddy C.H. Harris W. B. Cable John J. Woolley D. H. Biddle J. T. Merwin Biddle Abraham Lincoln M. E. Chatley First Christian Church Boy Scouts Father and Son First Methodist Church Boy Scout Organization Fathers and Sons Lincoln Mr. Chatley Chatley

Six Hurt In Fire At Toledo Plant Lacquering Room Blast

An explosion in the Willys-Overland plant’s mixing room in the paint department caused a blaze that seriously injured six workers early today. Flames swept vat containers of lacquering oil, according to UPI dispatches from Toledo.

Toledo U.P Willys-Overland

Bender Bill Cuts Tax On Foreign Insurance Firms

The measure lowers the tax on foreign insurers from three to two and a half percent and moves from the Senate to the House for approval of amendments.

Columbus Senate House

Murder Confession Aged Farmhand Found Insane

Edward Kaltenbaugh a 21 year old Grove City farm hand who admitted murdering John Oser a Canal Fulton dairyman and his wife Bertha was ruled insane by a jury in Canton on February 13.

Canton U.P Edward Kaltenbaugh Grove City John Oser Canal Fulton Bertha

Birthday Party Cherished for Thelma Wade in Ellis Avenue

Chauncey February 13 honors Thelma Wade with a birthday party at the Wade home on Ellis Avenue. The gathering included friends and family sharing games candy making and a Valentine box. Gifts were given to Thelma by attendees including Florence Burton Florence Clarey Florence Kimietz Fay Dowler Margaret Lowery Pearla Lowery Helen Burton Elsie Lenigar Harvey LenNigar James Smith Martha Graham Lelia Glass Adrian Wade Mrs Allie Burton Chauncey Mia Ellen Stires Dale Millfield Saul Wade Akron guests James Wade and children Everett Glendon Clifford Lyle Anna Mae Thelma.

Chauncey Thelma James Wade Ellis Avenue Florence Burton Florence’ Clarey Florence Kimietz Fay Dowler Margaret Lowery Pearla’ Lowery Helen Burton Elsie Lenigar Harvey Len- Nigar James Smith Martha Graham Lelia Glass Adrian Wade Allie Burton Mia Ellen Stires Dale Kenneth Wade Millfield Saul Wade Akron Everett Glendon Clifford Lyle Anna Mae

Brooks sent to jail for unpaid fine in liquor case

Arch Brooks of Luhrig was fined 200 dollars plus 15.75 costs after pleading guilty to possession of intoxicating liquor in Justice of the Peace Carl H. Porter court. Unable to pay, he was committed to Athens County Jail. Deputies Wayne Wingett and Wilson Ator made the arrest February 1 after finding a half gallon jug of whisky and two mash barrels near the home.

Arch Brooks Luhrig S Brooks Court of Justice of the Peace Carl H. Porter Brooks Athens County Wayne Wingett Wilson Ator

Charge Women With Murdering 7 Babies

ST. JOSEPH Mich Feb 13 U P With seven infant deaths already charged to them Mrs Ethel Lewis 49 of Eau Claire Berrien County and her daughter Mrs Opal Goram 25 charged with first degree murder today while police investigated the disappearance of an eighth infant Goram according to Berrien County officers confessed her five months old son Clarelice Wesley was strangled to death by Mrs Lewis a week ago the third Goram child the two women have killed in three years

ST. Joseph Mich U.P Ethel Lewis Eau Claire Berrien County Opal Goram Goram Clarelice Wesley Lewis

Athens County Girls Basketball Tournament Set for Hollister

The Athens County Girls basketball tournament will be at Hollister High School gym Friday and Saturday with play starting at 9 a.m. Friday. A foul shooting contest will be held Saturday night before the final game. Schools listed include Amenville Albany Buchtel Chauncey Canaanville Coolville Glouster Hollister New Marshfield Lodi Stewart and The Mains.

Chauncey Athens County HollIster High School Amenville Albany Buchtel Canaanville Coolville Glouster Hollister New Marshfield Lodi Stewart and the Mains

Local Family Visits and Returns Reported

Worth Dicken and family visited Mrs. Dicken's brother Ava Smith on Sunday. Ava Smith hosted a visit as Russell McHarg's family returned to Athens to stay with her parents. Leola Gabriel returned home from New Marshfield after a two week stay. Opal Hale returned to Columbus after visiting her parents Levi and wife. George Gabriel Jr and family spent Sunday in Union with J N McHarg. Mec Harg remains seriously ill. Charlie Moler and Gilbert of Nelsonville along with Charles Moler of Akron were Sunday guests of Harry Moore and family.

Athens W. H. Jewett Joséph McKibben Zaleski Jennie Frost Emmett Frost Dayton John Frost New Marshfield Mrs Worth Dicken Carbonah Mrs. Dicken Ava Smith Russell McHarg Leola Gabriel Opal Hale Columbus Mrs. Levi Hale George Gabriel, Jr Union J. N. McHarg MecHarg Charlie Moler Gilbert Nelsonville Charles Moler Akron Harry Moore

Arthur Burchfield Hosts Radio Party in Lower Plains

Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchfield entertained with a radio party at their Lower Plains home Saturday evening. Refreshments were served. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harry Moore and son Melvin Mrs Gladys McHarg Mrs Lois Stage Lowell Stage Adrian Dicken and Wendell Moore.

Chauncey Arthur Burchfield Lower Plains Burchfield Harry Moore Melvin Gladys McHarg Lois Stage Lowell Stage Adrian Dicken Wendell Moore

Chauncey-Doves Alumni Dance Postponed Indefinitely

The Chauncey-Doves alumni dance scheduled for Thursday night has been postponed indefinitely. The event details were not revised, and organizers have not set a new date.

Chauncey-Doves

Friendship Bible Clan Holds February Meeting in Chauncey

Members of the Friendship Bible Clan of the Chauncey Church of Christ met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith for a February session. Stella Cunningham led as class president with devotional guidance from Pearl Henry. The group split into four divisions with named leaders, 28 members answered roll call, a short program followed, and a Valentine box was opened before a collation.

Walter Porter Grosvenor Street Child Conservation League W. H. Radford Abraham Lincoln Frank Cone City Federation L. W. Kelley J. G. Porter Frieda Willock Leslie Bradfield C. W. Fink Chauncey Feb Friendship Bible Clan Church of Christ Frances McCollum Stella Cunningham Pauline Jackson

Chauncey Woman Called to Marion for Ill Daughter

Mrs. William Lock of Chauncey was summoned to Marion on Tuesday due to the illness of her daughter Mrs. William Armburster. Armburster’s condition was described as critical with slim hopes for recovery.

Chauncey William Lock Marion William Armburster

Lodge Meeting at Chauncey February 38

The Roseebekah Lodge will meet Friday evening at Chauncey for important business and social hour. Members with January birthdays will be honored in February. A potluck lunch will be served.

Chauncey Roseebekah Louge

Sage Tea Restores Color to Gray Hair Says Sage Tea

An article promotes Sage Tea and Sulphur as a simple home remedy to revive color in faded gray hair. It claims a ready made preparation costs little and can be applied with a comb or brush to each strand, yielding a natural look in minutes.

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