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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1923

Page

3

Faithful Workers Class Enjoys Social Evening at Mrs Spencer’s

The Faithful Workers Class of the M. I. Sunday School met at 990 Chestnut St hosted by Mrs. Thomas Spencer. Members and guests shared contests, games, refreshments, and planning for a March Jingle Social while discussing class projects and patriotic services.

M. I Thomas Spencer Chestnut Street Gertrude I*rank Dora Moler Mary Robertson Maude Bryan Maria Evans Belle Smith Jennie Edgell Estella Betts Josephine Murphy Anna Bartoe Minnie Hirreef Anna Raine Harry Cox Amret Spencer Juavina Lamb Mary Bumgarner Bess Dille Ffic Devore Mary Riggs Marie Spencer Spencer Ruth Marie

Expository Talks by Dr G Tifft at Sunday Services

Dr G. 4. Tifft, pastor, leads Sunday school at 9 30 A M with preaching at 10 30 A M on Exceed the Limit. Evening topic Walk in the Light Epworth League 6 P M class meeting also 6 P M Midweek prayer Wednesday 7 P M Hear the expository talks.

G. 4. Tifft Epworth League Tifft

Presbyterian Church Sunday schedule and topics

Usual Sunday services at 9 30 for Sunday School, 10 30 morning service with theme What is Man. Junior and Senior Endeavor at 6 led by Miss Dora James for the Senior society. Evening service at 7 on Who is on the Lord s Side.

Dora James

Aristan Church Preacher Launches Athens County Campaign

A religious campaign opens in Athens County with ARISTIAN Church &49 School hosting a 9:30 A M worship service. A sermon titled A Modern Paul will be the focal point of the morning program, continuing the pre-taster campaign among local churches.

Aristian Church Athens County Paul

Pickins suffers compound leg fracture at Tedrow mine

Paul Pickins sustained a compound fracture of the left leg about four inches above the ankle while working at No. 3 at New Floodwood Thursday afternoon. He is married and lives near the mine at New Floodwood and is the brother of Mrs. Walter Whitlatch. Rotshee W. Cable and Charles Tedrow took him to Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus for treatment.

Paul Pickins Tedrow New Floodwood Pickens Walter Whitlatch Rotshee W. Cable Charles Tedrow Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus

Tragic Pneumonia and Flu Claim One-Year-Old Jack Allen

Jack Allen, one year old son of Mr and Mrs John Allen of St Charles Street, died Thursday after an illness with pneumonia and flu. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 PM. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Jack Allen John Allen St. Charles Street Greenlawn

W B A club entertains members at Beagle home

Mrs Geo Teagle and Mrs Lizzie Fluke hosted the W B A club at the Beagle home on Myers Street. Mrs Hidith Briggs and Mrs Ross Hicks helped with the evening of music and games and a dainty lunch for 25 members was served.

W. B. A. Club Geo. Teagle Lizzie Fluke Hidith Briggs Ross Hicks Beagle Myers Street

Expressing thanks for kindness after loss

A family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of their wife and mother. Gratitude is extended to Kimberly school for flowers, pallbearers singers and organist, the minister Mr Johnson, and those who provided cars.

Ikimberly School Charles Johnson Stout

Kindness Acknowledged Amid Family Travel Letters

Mrs L J Eberle joined Mr Isberle in Mount Clemens Michigan for treatment with Mrs L D Johnson staying at the Eberle home in absence. Mrs John Lostro of Columbus visits Mr and Mrs Charles Lostro. Mrs W S Webb of Toledo visits son Benson Preston. Mr and Mrs Orrin Thacker of Columbus guests of his mother Mrs Maria Sheppard. Mrs David Sibert returns from Athens after two weeks with daughters Mrs Will Edgar and Mrs W B Bechtold.

W. S. Webb Toledo Orrin Thacker Columbus L. D. Johnson L. J. Eberle Mr. Isberle Mount Clemens, Mich Eberle Mrs. Eberlee John Lostro Charles Lostro Benson Preston Maria Sheppard David Sibert Athens Will Edgar W. BR. Bechtold

Berean Father and Son Banquet Highlights Community Life

The Berean class of the Christian Church held its annual father and son banquet on Thursday with 125 attendees despite illness and other attractions. Dr. George Tifft of the Methodist church gave the address and the Berean orchestra provided fine musical numbers after supper.

Christian Church George Tifft Methodist Church

Chamber meeting notes progress on local road and utilities

At 6 15 Thursday evening the chamber conducted routine business and added a special committee to the Good Roads group to push repairs on Mason City hill road. Members are Dr Hill Dr Rhodes Messrs Sands and Cotton. The Merchant Institute plan was not ready for action. The public utilities committee will consult Hocking Valley R R Co officials about regular service at Kimberly with passenger trains. The president announced membership in the Athens County Investors Protective Assn affiliated with the state group. The chamber opposed a state bill to chemically treat mine drainage and sewerage before entering the river, arguing it would harm the Hocking valley with little benefit.

Mason City Hill Hill Rhodes Messrs. Sands Cotton Merchant's Institute Public Utilities Hocking Valley R. Coe Kimberly Athens County

Dr Lindley Sprague Moves On To Detroit Internship

Chauncey resident Dr Lindley V Sprague left for Detroit Michigan after a six weeks visit with his parents Dr Warren V Sprague and Mrs Sprague and sister Floride. He is a Medical College graduate returning to complete his interneship at Receiving Hospital Detroit in June. He had recovered from illness and enjoyed a restful holiday visit and aided his father in his local practice.

Lindley V. Sprague Detroit Mich Warren V. Sprague Floride Lindley Sprague Medical College Chauncey

Morristown church plans new building after donations

Church members who worship in the Morristown school building plan to erect a church north of the city when weather permits. A set has been donated and substantial funds subscribed. Sunday School attendance is about forty. Howard Simpson is Pastor Superintendent and Andrew MecWhinney is assistant superintendent.

Morristown Howard Simpson Andrew MecWhinney

Six shop track workers laid off indefinitely

Six Chauncey railroad yards shop track employees were laid off indefinitely yesterday due to slack work. Tev. and Mrs. Gilbert Courtney and their little daughter visited Trimble Wednesday evening for a Valentine social hosted by the Bible school classes of the Christian church where Rev. Courtney serves as pastor.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney Little Daughter Trimble Bible School of the Christian Church Rev. Courtney

Social visit notes from High Street gathering

Mrs. Elmer Nida hosted a Thursday dinner at her High Street home with her sister Mrs. Boling and her daughter Mrs. Robert Warner. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bud Riley of Weston visiting George Wetzel and family. George Wetzel and Mrs. Riley are siblings.

Elmer Nida High Street Mrs. Boling Robert Warner Bud Riley Welston George Wetzel Frank Wetzel Mrs. Riley

Labor train from this city to Bailey Run mines to be discontinued

Daily labor train service between the city and Bailey Run mines will end this Saturday as announced, affecting workers and transport to mining operations.

Bailey Run

Army Aid to Promote Public Welfare Speech Cited

The article notes an official statement urging citizen support for the Army's work, stressing that aid should come from all regardless of church affiliation or creed. It emphasizes that the Army's mission benefits the public and requires broad backing from the community.

Ation

Mary King Is Questioned By Judge Over Gun Arrest

Mary King, a black woman, faced Judge Hardison in police court after being arrested for carrying a firearm. When asked about a record, she replied that her only record is a phonograph record titled Home Sweet Home found in a wrapped package. She was allowed to go home.

Washington, PD. C Mary King Hardison Jedge Mary

Wilson Garris in Critical Condition After Surgery

Wilson Garris of 8 East State Street lies in Sheltering Arms hospital in critical condition after a second operation for appendectomy. He initially recovered well but relapsed Thursday night, with paralysis of the bowels noted during Friday morning surgery.

Wilson Carr East State Street Sheltering Arms Hospital

McCaffertys and Jamberson Attend Ray Linscott Funeral

Mr and Mrs JN McCafferty of this city and their daughter Mrs Jamberson of Columbus attended the funeral of Ray Linscott at Nelsonville on Wednesday.

J.N. McCafferty This City Mrs. Jamberson Columbus Ray Linscott Nelsonville

Ill residents show marked improvement in health

Mrs Peter Pendergrass has been quite ill but is greatly improved. Mr and Mrs C W Walker, previously ill with the flu, are now greatly improved.

Peter Pendergrass C. W. Walker

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Natural Darkening

Advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a proven cure for gray hair. It claims the formula restores natural color and shine, applying with a sponge to a strand at a time for noticeable results by morning and full dark, lustrous hair after repeated use.

Wyeth Wroreth

Fertilizing Apple Orchards on Poor Soils

Apple trees on thin upland or poor soil often need fertilizing. I H W Ballon of Ghio Experiment Station recommends a 1 1 mix of nitrate of soda and acid phosphate or ammonium sulphate and acid phosphate applied early in spring as buds swell. For a 20 year old tree use about 10 pounds. 10 and 5 year olds use 5 and 3 pounds respectively. Trees with lush foliage likely need little nitrogenous food.

I. H W. Ballon Ghio Experiment Station Apps

All Call for Army Begins Annual Salvation Campaign

The Athens Salvation Army roll call starts next week with Class Six of the Methodist church conducting canvassing. An advisory committee of local citizens seeks urgent donations, noting last year’s $2790 raised and detailing the Army’s local impact from aid to meals to clothing.

Athens Post Salvation Army Ke, Stailey W. B. Golden 1. Johnson T R. Biddle Fred W. Bush I. D. Sayre Frank S .Roach Hughes Steward Street Athens CC. E. Stailey Board of Edu

State appoints two executives in fish and game and plant industry

Columbus Feb 16 State Director of Agriculture Truax announced Harry Zachman of Marion as cashier in the state fish and game division at 1800 dollars a year and Richard Faxon, formerly of Elyria, as acting chief of the division of plant industry at 5000 dollars a year.

Columbus Truax Today Harry Zachman Marion Richard Faxon Elyria

Valentine Births And School News In Village Journal

Valetine party notes, a boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Alkire, gale damages Had White’s barn roof, and upcoming Community Sale and School Exposition. Miss Iivelyn Greenter to lead Christian Endeavor. Del Dye orchestra met. Thuggers meet Pluggers in Friday football. new stage at the high school. Col Brooks recalls military camp card play during battles.

Ray Alkire Had White Christian Endeavor Iivelyn Greenter Anna Hawk W. H. Doe del Dye Kwwnepp Joe Casey Col. Brooks

Take Shamrocks Claim Relief for Constipation Link

An advertisement touts Shamrocks capsules claiming 90 percent of illness stems from constipation and toxin buildup in kidneys and bones. The pitch urges purchase for 25 cents to improve elimination.

Hughes May Attend Pan American Armament Talks

Secretary of State Hughes hopes to attend the fifth Pan American conference in Santiago Chile in March. Unanimous support exists to discuss limitation of armaments among 21 American nations. Skepticism remains as Latin American events test the conference and Chile’s economic woes after the war highlight the stakes.

Washington Chas. RE. Hughes Santiago Chile Pan-American Union Latin America Hughes

Home Life Menaced by Social Change and Health Advice

Society faces strain as women gain professional roles and independence. The piece argues homes suffer when women overextend beyond household duties and health issues arise. It endorses Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, claiming it benefits women in need.

Wpinkham

Fire sweeps Weystone Fish plant in Erie blast

The Weystone Fish company plant at the foot of French street in Erie is being swept by fire. Strong winds from Lake Erie fan the flames as they race through the buildings.

Erie, Pa Weystone Fish Company Lrench Lake Erie

President accepts Forbes resignation from Veterans Bureau

President Trardin announced at the White House that Col. Charles R R Forbes has resigned as director of the United States Veterans Bureau. The official note confirmed the action taken.

Washington Trarding Col Charles RR. Forbes United States Veterans’ Bureau White House

Humanian Discovers New Star

Mysterious stellar object identified by astronomers as a new star candidate. Researchers note unusual brightness and position suggesting possible young stellar development and require follow up observations from observatories worldwide.

Pennsylvanian Wrestling Team Beats Virginia in Philadelphia

The Pennsylvania squad edged the University of Virginia in Philadelphia in a decisive wrestling clash. Key matches delivered a clear victory for the Pennsylvanians over the Cavaliers.

Pennsylvania University of Virginia Philadelphia

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