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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1924

Page

3

Local Girls Win In Close Basket Ball Clash

A Wednesday night game at the Y saw the Nelsonville N. H. & girls top Athens independents 19 to 13. Devol starred with nine points. Church and Allen led Athens with four and one baskets respectively. Mrs. Willard was praised for her memory and a social hour followed with refreshments and a $5 night schools contribution.

N. H Athens Isisy Church Smith Carr Devol Ray Schese*s Barrows Malone Allen Betts McKiney Williard Nelle Stratton Elda Crouse A. L. Barker George E. Tifft Nelsonville Stratton John Zellar L. A. Whitmore Clarence Backus John Murphy Ben Stalter

Masonic Lodge Conducts Service for Peter Firf

Officers and members of the o é Masonic lodge conducted the service for the late Peter FirF at Buchtel Monday afternoon. Mr. Hilger had been a member of the lodge since 1883 who he was initiated. Burial at Buchtel cemetery.

Oé Masonic Lodge Peter Firf Buchtel Hilger Buchtel Cemetery

Tilgrim Holiness Church Sunday Schedule Public Notice

The Tilgrim Holiness Church lists Sunday school at 9 39 a m morning service 10 20 Love Feast at 2 30 p m evening service 7 00 p m. Cottage prayer meeting tonight at the home of Mr Wilson Clark on Walnut street.

Tilgrim Holiness Church Wilson Clark Walnut Street

McArthur H Schedules Nelsonville at Y M C A Saturday

McArthur high school boys meet Nelsonville at the Y M C A Saturday night with a preliminary game between Jacksonville sophomores and Nelsonville sophomores. Tip off at 7 30.

McArthur High School Nelsonville Jacksonville Nelsonville Sophs

Athens County Automobile Club Seeks Emblems

Many members have not secured the emblems that accompany each membership. A supply is available at the local M. C. A. and all members are urged to call and secure one.

Athens County Automobile Club Asy Ag A. B.C Ag Bd Bavid Bagley Fasy Method Music Clarkson Chicago

Lancaster tops Nelsonville Y M C A in close clash

Lancaster outfitted by Deeds Voigt and Valkinburg led a 47 to 40 win over Nelsonville Y M C A on the local floor Thursday night. Deeds and Voigt each scored eight points, with Valkinburg adding eight.

Nelsonville

Bible School and Worship Schedule for Sunday

Bible school at 9 30 a m with Communion morning core ship at 10 29 Sermon on What Following Christ Means Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor societies meet at 6 p m evening worship at 7 00 Sermon God Hath Chosen the Foolish Things to Confound the Wise J Howearth pastor to teach Berean class Sunday morning Every man urged to be present The whole school shows fine development.

Bible School Christ Junion and Christian Endeavor Societies J. Howearth

Berean Bible Class Attendance Note

The message indicates a Berean Bible class gathering on Sunday with emphasis on earnest attendance and medical presence. It underscores a sincere, supportive tone for participants and leaders.

Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Notes

Sunday school 9 30 a m preaching 10 30 a m morning theme The Sinner s rend evening George Wash oo His Life and Its Lesson special music Epworth League 6 p m class meeting 6 p m rehearsal for Booster chorus Monday 2 30 p m young people Friday 6 p m regular choir 7 p m midweek service 7 prayer meeting Friday 7 Mrs Will Dawson returns to Nelson ville after visiting Zaleski with Leslie Dawson

Methodist Church

Frances Willard Memorial Service Noted at WCTU Event

A Frances Willard memorial service was held Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Stratton on East Franklin Street. The program featured devotion leaders, piano duets, readings, and a biographical sketch of Mrs. Willard as presented by Mrs. Hyde and others, with Valentine decor and Washington’s Birthday hints enhancing the decor.

Frances Illiard Elizabeth Tratton East Franklin Street Stratton Valentine Washington Kerry Boughs E. W. Allen Katie Harold Laura Spencer Lillian Frances Gorsuch Williard B. E. le Jack Pritchard D. FE. Lama

Hyperion Club Event Hosted by Mrs Hill

Mrs N Hill will entertain the ladies of the Hyperion club on Saturday afternoon in an afternoon gathering at her home.

Hyperion Club

Mrs Dave Evans Goes to Columbus for Grant Hospital Operation

Mrs Dave Evans leaves Thursday for Columbus to enter Grant Hospital for treatment and an operation. Her sister Mrs Elza Hellyer accompanies her to the capital city.

Dave Evans Columbus Grant Hospital Elza Hellyer Capital

Visiting Mother

Mr and Mrs Earl Scott of Toledo and Mrs Charles M Jones of Clear Rapids Iowa visit their mother Mrs Cecelia Scott.

Earl Scott Toledo Charles M. Jones Chear Rapids Iowa Cecelia Scott

Kasler Sells Fort Street Home to Coal Operator Butt

M M Kasler sells his Fort street residence to C F Butt who will take possession in a week. Butt is a coal operator and grocer, recently moving from Chauncey and partner in the Miller and Butt grocery on Hocking street. Kasler will remain in the city, with coal interests near Nelsonville.

M. M. Kasler Fort Street C. FE. Butt Mr. Kasler Nelsonville Chaunecc Mr. Butt Miller and Butt Hocking Street

Family Dinner Guests in Logan Hosted by Loretta Brown

Mrs. Alice Anderson and Mr. John Mooney attended a Logan dinner hosted by Mrs. Loretta Mooney Brown. Also present were Mrs. Carl Coakley and daughter Rachel Catherine, and Mr. and Mrs. James Bland.

Alice Anderson John Mooney Carl Coakley Rachel Catherine James Bland Logan Loretta Mooney Brown

Sunday Services and Schedule at Fayette Jefferson Church

The notice outlines a Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 9 30 A M preaching at 10 30 A M class meeting at 2 30 P M and evening preaching at 5 30 and 7 00 P M The streetcar stop is Fayette and Jefferson streets Everyone is cordially invited Pastor Charles H Johnson

Fayette and Jefferson Streets Charles H. Johnson

Barrows Pleads Guilty in Possession Case Before Mayor

J I Barrows pleads guilty to possession charges after officers Pearson and Coakley searched his Barrows residence Thursday. Police found a vine buried in the cellar while inspecting the premises. The three quarts and a half of black berry wine cost 3100.00 and costs.

J. I. Barrows Lax Pearson and Coakley Barrows

Taffy Pull Delight at Miss Rosser’s District 29 Home

Miss Mildred Rosser entertained many friends with a taffy pull Thursday evening at her District 29 residence. Dancing followed with guests including Misses Freda Hicks Marie Rosser Louise Larrison Virginia Rosser and Messrs Max B Bartoe Ralph White Earl Backus Raymond Shanner Frank Barber and Robert Simmons enjoying the evening.

Mildred Rosser District 29 Freda Hicks Marie Rosser Louise Larrison Virginia Rosser Max B Bartoe Ralph White Earl Backus Raymond Shanner Frank Barber Robert Simmons

Church Schedule Says No Sermon Sunday at Presbyterian

No preaching services Sunday at the Presbyterian church. Sabbath school at 9 30 A M. The Christian Endeavor will conduct the evening service at 7 O'clock. Usual prayer meeting Wednesday night.

Presbyterian Church Christian Endeavor

W. B. A. Social Club Meets on Clinton Street

Mrs Gene Mellinger hosted the W B A Social Club on Clinton street Wednesday evening with help from Mes James Henry Nutter Bob Williams and Cleve Hallett. Thirty members attended the social with a two course luncheon to end the evening.

Gene Mellinger Clinton Street Mes James Henry Nutter Bob Williams Cleve Hallett

King's Men Attend Revival Services at Chauncey Church

About fifteen members of the King's Men of the Christian church attended revival services at the Chauncey Christian church Thursday evening.

King’s Men The Christian Church Chauncey Christian Church

Will Address Athens Men by Rev O J Howearth

Reverend O J Howearth of Nelsonville Christian church is in Athens tonight to address the Higley class of the Athens Christian church.

Athens O. J. Howearth Nelsonville Christian Church Higley Athens Christian Ichurch

Social Evening at Church Class Recalls 35 Attendees

The High School class of the Christian Sunday school and teacher Mr A G Mechem held a social evening in the church social rooms on Thursday. Thirty five attended and enjoyed the evening together.

The Christian Sunday School A. G. Mechem Theevening

Esther class party at Mrs Delbert Davis home

The Esther class of the Christian church held a Valentine themed party at Mrs Delbert Davis's Adams Street home. Guests enjoyed games and a baby contest, with hair styling by the committee. Forty two attended including guests, a pot luck supper followed by a brief business meeting planning the March annual dinner and officer elections.

Esther The Christian Church Delbert Davis Adams Street Esthers

Bake Sale Announced by Tota Chi Girls in Albany

Tota Chi girls from Mrs Eccles Sunday School plan a bake sale in Cline's Drug Store window Albany Saturday morning with proceeds supporting Sunday School activities.

Albany Tota Chi Girls Eccles Cline

Senators Question Vanderlip Over Marion Star Sale Evidence

The Senate committee pressed Vanderlip about rumors surrounding the Marion Star sale from the Harding estate. Louis Brush and Roy Moore submitted a full statement detailing a $380,000 purchase, with Harding for $263,000 and minority shares for $117,000, and explained financing, stock ownership, and the employment agreement tied to the deal.

Marion Star Harding Albert TB Vanderlip Louis H. Brush Roy J Moore Senate Public Lands Frank A. Venderlip Brush New York Star The Ohio White House New York State Harding Publishing Co Starding

Flats Dis Luxe London Spur West End Apartment Boom

The West End sees a growing apartment craze as Carlton House Terrace area builds new flat blocks. Suites are available for as little as 500 dollars a year, attracting nobility and other residents to city living.

London West End Carlton House Terrace

Sunday School Cage Schedule Sparks Controversy

Schedule lists a Kiowas versus Rapists boys game in the Midget Division on February 16. Other matches include Futures pairings and Pathfinders in junior and senior divisions with times ranging from 1 pm to 5:90 pm.

Kiowas Pathfinders

Spanish waiter wins portion of large prize in London

London report says Juan Fernandez a Spanish waiter at a famed restaurant won a share of the first prize totaling 3,000,000 dollars. He quickly visited his wife and child aboard a steamship bound for Spain to claim the money.

London Juan Fernandez Mernandez Spain

New Forage Developed For Army Horses In Philippines

A forage ration made from native Philippine grain products, developed by a board of officers led by William G. Turner, now a veterinary officer in the Ninth Corps Area, has proven practical for army animals. After extensive experiments it is being used by some organizations in the Philippines and is likely to be permanently adopted.

San Francisco Phiippine Islands William G. Turner Ninth Corp Philippines

Veteran groom and wife wed aboard troubled voyage

William Hayden, 88, and Elizabeth Glaynes, 67, began a sea voyage wedding in Plymouth. The Crimean War veteran, aided by a cane, sat during the ceremony and joked that he is not as young as before.

Plymouth Ene William Hayden Elizabeth Glaynes

Typewriter that types from dictation boosts stenographers

A Berne news item notes a new dictation typing machine claims to write accurately from speech. It suggests tech could reduce stenographer demand while joking the machine is not a glamorous operator.

Berne Switzerland Susie Stenogs

German cabinet adopts nine hour work day for officials

The German cabinet approves a nine hour work day for all government officials. The guideline aims to standardize public service hours amid broader labor policy discussions.

Berlin

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