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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1924

Page

3

Nelsonville students study Bible and PTA aims

Nelsonville readers learn of a Bible study at 318 Madison Street on February 24 at 6 30 p m with the sermon Fat Once Delivered Unto the Far and Millions Now Living Will Never Die The district PTA meeting is set for Athens on March 21 with broad attendance urged Mrs Carl Coakley presides Central school PTA praises actions including playground equipment three vietrolas a portable machine blinds and a clock for Miss Clark’s room and plans book cases for rooms

International Bible Students Madison Street Parent-Teachers’ Associations Athens Carl Coakley Central School Parent-Teachers’ Association Central Association Miss Young Miss Clark

Geo E Tifft Pastor News and Schedules

Sunday school at 9 30 a m with B F Allen superintendent Morning preaching at 11 30 am Holy Communion after morning service Haworth League and class meeting at 6 pm Choir rehearsals Monday 6 00 7 09 pm Friday 8 30 pm and 7 00 pm Booster choir urged to prepare for Easter Mid week service Wednesday 7 39 pm Men s prayer meeting Friday 7 pm

Geo. E. Tifft Unday B. F. Allen Haworth League

Pilgrim Holiness Church Sunday Services and Meetings

Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. with morning worship at 10:39. A love feast follows at 2:50 p.m. Evening service is at 7:00. A cottage prayer meeting is held tonight (Friday) at Mr Dowler's on Fayette Street.

Pilgrim Holiness Church

Presbyterian Sunday School Class Social Session

The men of Class 12 of Presbyterian Sunday School plan a social evening on Monday. Supper will be served at 6 15. Rev Geo Adamson will speak.

Geo. . Adamson

Pollock Pays Fine After Guilty Plea On Traffic Violation

A motorist named Agmos Pollock paid a five dollar fine plus costs to Mayor Jax on Thursday after pleading guilty to a traffic violation.

Agmos Pollock Jax

City Officials Seek Traffic Ordinance Amendment on Lights

Nelsonville officials push to amend the traffic ordinance to cover light regulations. The current ordinance only addresses speeding and reckless driving, so recent cases must be brought under state law, offering limited city revenue.

Nelsonville

Past Councils of D. A. Hold Meeting and Social Hour

The Past Councils of the D A held a Thursday evening meeting in their hall with the listed members present. Guests included Mesdames Gertie Frank Louise Weekly and Joe Staley. After business a lunch was served and a social hour enjoyed.

D. of A Mesdames Mattie Murphy Ace Dresher Bidache Stanley Nettie Edgell Side Euner Della Pidcock Ada Graves Maud Evans Mesdames Gertie Frank Louise Weekly Joe Staley

Hyde Siblings Week End Guests Of Parents In Ohio

Hubert Hyde of Cincinnati and Miss Ruth Hyde of Columbus School for Girls are weekend guests of their parents Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Hyde.

Hubert Hyde Cincinnati Ruth Hyde Columbus School For Girls Dr. and M.& J. M. Hyde

Community Club Plans First Meeting at YMCA

At a Thursday meeting of the Wiman's Community Club members scheduled the first gathering of the year for March 4. A dinner at 6 30 pm includes guests, then a meeting with a speaker addressing the club and calendars for the year were distributed.

Wiman’s Community Club

Leave for Florida and local social notes

Wr. and Mrs. Tom Payton depart for a Florida trip expected to last until April 1. Miss Grace McNamara spends the weekend in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. N. Hill are guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Knox in Columbus. Miss Jean Addicott of Cincinnati is visiting Mrs. J. M. Hyde.

Florida Tom Payton Grace McNamara Columbus N. Hill F. S. Knox Colmbus Jean Addicott Cincin- Shaft

Central Parent Teachers Association Entertainment Delight

A large audience attended the Central P T A program at the school on Thursday evening. The event featured a Saxophone Sextette, piano solos by Miss Line's pupils, recitations including Guess Who Mary by Ruth Lehman, a Piquet by Rebecca Sharp and Thelma Mills, a Third Grade Orchestra selection, and a playlet The Family Holdback by Fourth Grade pupils. Mrs Henry Lancaster, district vice president, gave a talk on the association's goals.

Helen Jackson Mary Ruth Lehman Rota Washington Joe Stanley Piquet Rebecca Sharp Henry Lancaster

Coal Wagon Driver Absconds With Ton of Coal

Report says a coal wagon driver vanished with about a ton of coal. Police inquiries underway to identify the missing driver and recover the stolen cargo.

Ladies' Aid holds all day quilting at Christian church

Sixteen members of the Ladies' Aid society of the Christian church met Thursday for an all day quilting in the church parlors. Mrs. Will Bland and Mrs. Tom Barrow served lunch. Rev and Mrs O J Howearthe were guests. The ladies extended a rising vote of thanks to their hostesses.

Ladies’ Aid Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church Will Bland Tom Barrow O. J. Howearthe

Krieg Brother Report Delays Trip After Breckenridge News

Word from Breckenridge Texas says L. C. Krieg is better. His brothers H. D. and M. A. Krieg decided not to travel here after receiving the message.

Breckenridge Tex L. C. Krieg H. D M. A. Krieg

Sunday Services With Pulpit Honors At Shreve Church

Morning service begins at 10 36 with Rev. George Adamson D D of Shreve filling the pulpit both morning and evening. The Junior Endeavor meets at 6 with Louise Rice as leader for a patriotic program. Mrs. Co C Sharp leads the weekly prayer service.

George Adamson D. D Shreve Louise Rice Co. C. Sharp

Johnson Pastorage Announces Weekend Christian Meetings

Chas H Johnson pastor at Corner Poplar and Watkins invites all to a children's meeting Saturday February 23 at 1 30 p m with sermons at 7 30 a m 2 30 p m and 7 00 p m Evangelist John M Mitchell will preach Sunday afternoon at 2 30 this will be his last service here Everyone invited Streetcar riders should alight at Fayette and Jefferson streets

Chas. H. Johnson Poplar and Watkins Sts John M. Mitchell Fayette and Jefferson Streets

Navy moves airship unit to Lakehurst New Jersey

The navy department orders the latest unit of the lighter-than-air division moved from Hampton Roads to Lakehurst New Jersey. The C-7, first American helium dirigible, had been taken out of service here and J-1 was to be commissioned, but the order relocates J-1 to Lakehurst.

Norfolk Lakehurst N. J Naval Air Station Hampton Roads Navy Department Washington

Giant 426 Foot Plane Aims Rio to Rome Flight

Italian engineer Nicola San to proposes a 426 by 153 by 49 foot airship for a Rio de Janeiro to Rome voyage carrying 200 passengers and goods. He founded Santa Cruz airdrome and plans 16 Fiat engines and propellers, with a two and a half day target in fair weather.

Rome Rio de Janiero Nicola Santo Santa Cruz Rio Signor Santo Ioto

Youngster killed in coasting spill in central Ohio

Newark Ohio February 22 Jocelyn Clark 18 son of Colonel and Mrs Charles Clark of Granville was killed at noon today in a coasting accident on Sugar Loaf hill. His sled struck a large stone and he was thrown against it, striking the pit of his stomach. He was taken to his home nearby and died shortly after.

Newark Jocelyn Clark Charles Clark Granville Sugar Loaf Hill

Jane Evans Funeral Services Held at Presbyterian Church

Funeral services for Miss Jane Evans were conducted by Rev. Dr. A. Y. Wilcox at the Presbyterian church Saturday at 2 30 in the afternoon. Interment followed in West Union Street cemetery.

Jane Evans A. Y. Wilcox Presbyterian Church West Union Street

Reverend L. L. Bristol Dies After Pittsburg Hospital Visit

Rev. L. L. Bristol of Coolville Ohio passed away in a Pittsburgh hospital where he had been for weeks for an operation on chronic appendicitis. Burial was in Rodgerville Pennsylvania near his former home.

Bristol Coolville R. D Christian Churches Pittsburgh, Pa Rodgerville, Pa

Dulaney Boys Visit From Florida Ride Through Ohio

A reminiscence notes the Dulaney boys from Florida seen en route to Ohio while a delivery truck in Glouster bore the motto Her Games Du laney. The narrator recalls the cheerful Florida boosters passing by during a wait in Florida.

Glouster Florida Dulaney Boys Ohio

Builders buy white sand dredged from St John’s river

The narrator notes 155000 Ohioans in Florida and jokes about real estate. mentions dredges on the St John’s river producing pure white sand for unloading at a barge and unused material dumped at sea. alludes to Dan Bardin’s wish to unload barges on Lincoln street.

Florida St. John's River Dan Bardin Lincoln Street

Rainy weather and river talk from a Florida trip

The writer notes persistent rain on Monday and Tuesday and asks a dockside worker about river floods. He explains Florida’s flooding idea as slow percolation through sand and mentions high water, regional elevations, and the humor of orange picking in the Indian River district at one cent per fruit.

St. John’s River Florida Court House Athens Hocking River Inda Miami Indian River Orange District

Early Morning Car Woes in Jacksonville Neighborhood

In Jacksonville the car battery dies like in the North. The driver revs the engine to warm up before shifting, disturbing neighbors in Athens as the dog howls the baby cries the old man swears and the cat sleeps through the racket. The embarrassed driver forgets essential items amid the commotion.

Jacksonville Florida Athens

Dawes asserts Daugherty stockholder in Pure Oil Co

B C Dawes president of Pure Oil Co declared that Harry M Daugherty is a stockholder in the company and that prominent Columbus Ohio figures are also stockholders He said Daugherty has held stock for ten years or more and that this fact bears no relation to the Washington investigation.

New York Harry M. Daugherty Pure Oil Co B. C. Dawes Columbus Ohio Washington

Chauncey Double Funeral Sunday for Bowersocks

A double funeral will be held Sunday at 10 30 a.m. from The Psalms church for Mr Samuel Bowersock 68 and Mrs 64 who died within hours of each other. Rev G W Appleman will preside with burial at Greenlawn cemetery by Undertaker Stout. survivors include six children and multiple siblings.

Psalms Church Samuel Bowersock G. W. Appleman Allensville Ohio Nazarene Holiness Church Greenlawn Cemetery Stout Daniel Caydenvillie James Clara Mace Vernor Hoisington Ervin Channell the Plains Hart Carsey Christian, W. Va Bowersork E. J. Adama Jackson, Mich George McGriegor Jacob Shaw Nelsonville Lizzie Shepperd Worthngton Indiana Daniel Bowersock Lamont Okla Jacob Arthur Sherman Worthington Ind Bowersock Alice Jones Vernon W. Va Augusta Rbowersock Edw Robert Six Haydenville Clarence Near Buchtel

Missionary Society Meeting at Mill Street Home

Mrs. Arthur Swart hosted the Missionary society of the Church of Christ on Thursday evening at her Mill street home. Mrs. L. H. Pendergrass presided with Talk on Europeans In America by Mrs. Swart and Among Words of the Church by Mrs. Pendergrass. Bible study led by Mrs. Charles Fiske and Hidden Answers in the world call arranged by Mr. Guy Brookins. A dainty collation was served during social hour to a representative attendance.

Arthur Swart Mill Street Missionary Society of the Church of Christ L. H. Pendergrass Guy Gardner America

Chauncey High School Senior Class Social Tuesday

The 24 senior class members will host a social next Tuesday evening February 26 in the high school auditorium. The program includes an interest event and a lunch of sandwiches cake coffee and homemade candies. There will be guess cakes and two pictures for sale and the public is invited to attend a pleasant evening.

Chauncey High School

Miner Injured by Coal Fall at Chauncey Mine

Mr L L Sweazy recently returned from Columbus hospital where he was treated then resumed work at the Chauncey mine. He suffered injuries to his left leg and arm in a coal fall yesterday. Dr J J Hoodlet reduced the fracture and he is laid up for several weeks.

L. L. Sweazy Columbus Chauncey Mine Sweazy J. J. Hoodlet

Hines Couple Hurry After Telegram About Mother in Columbus

Mr and Mrs W D Hines of the city received word yesterday that Ella Tedrek, mother of Mrs Hines, is seriously ill in Columbus. The Hineses left at once for Columbus. The telegram noted Ella Tedrek is a former Chauncey resident.

W. D. Hines Ella Tedrek Columbus Chauncey

Holiness Revival Nears Closing at Buchtel

A Holiness revival led by Rev and Mrs C D Overly with Dyer Mitchell of Chauncey as song leader has continued for several weeks in Buchtel. Sunday services will conclude the meeting with three sessions at 10 am 2 pm and 7 pm. The public is invited.

Buchtel C. D. Overly Dyer Mitchell Chauncey

Dyer Mitchells Visit Plains Relatives Hosts

Mr and Mrs Dyer Mitchell and their son Arthur Lee were guests yesterday of relatives at The Plains. Robert Hixon Sr has added a new porch and made other improvements to his property on South Main Street.

Dyer Mitchell Arthur Lee the Plains Robert Hixon Sr South Main Street

Earl McAtee Visits Chauncey Family

Mr. Earl McAtee is spending a few days in Chauncey with Mrs. McAtee and their young daughter.

Mr. Earl McAtee Chauncey Mrs. McAtee

Anti Prohibition Factions Push Volstead Act Liberalization

In Washington on February 22 anti prohibition forces in Congress prepared to amend the Volstead act to legalize the manufacture and sale of beverages with 2.75 percent alcohol content. A new provision would be added to the pending tax reduction bill, announced this afternoon.

Washington Congress

Three Club Dance Enticing Evening At Chauncey Pavillion

The Big Three club hosted a dance last night in Chauncey pavillion. A five piece orchestra provided music, making the event an enjoyable affair for attendees.

Chauncey Pavillion Big Three

Chauncey Minstrel at Globe Theatre Wednesday and Thursday

The Chauncey Young Men's club presents a minstrel at Globe Theatre in this city on Wednesday and Thursday March 6 and 7. The program promises an evening of fun and entertainment with high anticipation from the community.

Chauncey Minstrel Chauncey Young Men's Club Globe Theatre

Chauncey Church Revival Services and Altered Times

Chauncey Church begins a revival with Sunday school at 9 30 and preaching at 10 20 Am. The pastor presents the message Definite Things We Should Pray for. Rev Gus Graham to preach Sunday night. Millfield and Plains churches also announce Sunday school and evening services with time changes.

Chauncey Circuit M. FE Chauncey Chauncey Church Gus Graham Millfield Church The Plains Church

Wealthy Widow Seeks Marriage After Cure Promises

A wealthy widow declares she would wed again after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The advertisement touts a harmless preparation that removes mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract, claiming relief from stomach liver and intestinal ailments. It references refunds and lists druggists including MeKes Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville.

Mayr MeKes Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Man arraigned on cruelty to animals charge near Amesville

Fred Conner was arraigned before Magistrate Hedges on a charge of cruelty to animals filed by neighbor Oliver Carnes. Conner pleaded not guilty and is set for trial next Tuesday at 1 o clock in the magistrate's court.

Fred Conner Amesville Hedges Oliver Carnes Conner

Uriniev Appointed Russian Ambassador to Italy

Moscow reports that M. Uriniev, former Russian envoy to Czechoslovakia, has been named Russia's ambassador to Italy. The appointment signals a shift in Kremlin diplomacy as Moscow seeks closer ties with Rome.

Moscow M. Uriniev Czechoslovakia Italy

Anuric tablets praised by Harry E Sutton

Minerva Ohio man Harry E Sutton reports relief from rheumatic back pain after using Dr Pierce's Anuric anti uric acid tablets. He cites others' positive experiences and invites readers to mail 10 cents for a trial bottle and free medical advice from Dr. Pierce, Invalids' Hotel Buffalo NY.

Minerva Ohio Dr. Pierce Dr.Pierce Harry E. Sutton The Invalids’ Hotel Buffalo N. Y Anuric

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