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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1923

Page

3

Cosmopolitan club hosts annual party at Mrs Ohlinger home

A Nelsonville function honored Mrs. Martin V R Ohlinger with a two course banquet for thirteen Cosmopolitan Club members. Mrs. Crawford recited the eighth chapter. Mrs. Mechem offered remarks. A social hour followed as mourners recall a mother who spent most of her life in Carbondale and Hewitts Crossing.

Martv R. Ohlinger Cosmoplitan Club A. Om D. D. Crawford A. G. Mechem Athens County Carbondale Hewitt’s Crossing Benjamin John Algood Moody David Joseph Mineral Sarah Nanna Mary Steen Nelsonsville Ohio

Missionary Society Hosts Ruth Circle Guests at Dinner

Presbyterian church circle meets in parlors with Ruth Circle of West Minster Guild as guests. Mrs Hyde leads devotion followed by singing America and a one act play A Missionary Clinic. Dinner tables in red and white feature flowers flags and decorations. Birth announcement for Elgin Bateman's family: baby girl Wana Eileen. Metail Clerks plan meeting Monday at seven.

Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Circle of Ruth West Minster Guild

Nelsonville Students Prep for State Music Memory Contest

Nelsonville schools prepare for the state music memory contest planned by the state department of education for April 28. Miss Velma Young of Ohio University conducts weekly Friday and Saturday instruction in music recognition. Patrons may loan a required record to assist home schooling. the principal will collect and return it in good condition after the contest. The full selection list appeared in the Athens Messenger on February 18.

Nelsonville State Department of Education Velma Young College of Music of the Ohio University Athens Messenger

Death of Sarah Jane Allgood 1855 1923 Marshfield

Sarah Jane Allgood widow of Jos eph Allgood died Sunday evening February 18 1923 at Marshfield aged 68 years 18 days. She married Jos eph Allgood June 16 1875 and they had nine children.

Sarah Jane Allgood Levi Purdum Marshfield Joseph Allgood Wales

Johnson Pastor Leads Morning and Evening Church Services

The church held morning worship at 9 30 with the sermon Doubling the Preacher s Power and evening service at 1 00 featuring Except You Become as a Little Child A Sunday school program titled Smile Chorus was planned by the EF Society with Verna Mand as leader The session reported 49 Endeavorers present last Sunday

Johnson

Sunday church services and topics

Usual Sunday services include Sunday School at 9 30 and Morning Service at 4 30 with the talk The Influence of the Church on the World. The Endeavor meets at 6 00 led by Miss Ruth Hyde. The Crowds is the evening sermon topic at 7 00.

Church Findeavor

Pilgrim Holiness Church Sunday Services and Sermon

Sunday School at 9 30 A M and morning service at 10 30 with sermon Be Filled with the Spirit. Love feast at 2 30 and evening service at 7 with evangelistic sermon by the pastor and special singing.

Pilgrim Holiness Church

Lectures by Donald H. Smith in Nelsonville Methodist Church

Van Wert speaker Donald H. Smith will deliver three lectures at the Nelsonville Methodist church. Sunday at 10 30 A M he topics A Message from Jacob and The Passion Play at 7 P M. Monday at 7 30 P M Pop Mane presents A Students Travels Through Europe. Sunday's talks are free while Monday’s lectures charge 15 and 25 cents.

Donald H. Smith van Wert Nelsonville Jacob Pop Mane Europe

Funeral Notices and Local Community Announcements

Funeral services were held today for Perry Woods Jr the seven day old son of Mr and Mrs Perry Woods at the High street residence. Viola Lucile Newman infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Newman buried at Buchtel. Emerson Hook eight day old son of Mr and Mrs John Hook of The Plains died Wednesday funeral and burial at Greenlawn. Mrs Cynthia Keeton aged 82 died Wednesday at her home. Berean Class seeks 100 men to attend Sunday services and bring a friend. Co A Shockley attends Prudential meeting on Thursday in Chillicothe.

Co. A. Shockley Chillicothe Au Prudential Perry Woods, Jr Perry Woods High Street Viola Lucile Newman Henry Newman Buchtel Harter Greenlawn Emerson Hook John Hook the Plains Cynthia Keeton

Funeral services for Mrs Anna Slater at The Plains

The body was taken to Vinton for funeral and burial. Mrs Anna Slater wife of Fred Slater of The Plains died Wednesday. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 10 oclock at the residence with Greenlawn burial. She was great grandmother of Emerson Hicok who also died the same day. Entertain doctors Dr Walter Howe and family hosted a dinner at West Washington Street with ten doctors present and a four course meal followed by a get together meeting with questions discussed.

the Plains Vinton Emerson Hicok Walter Howe West Washington Street Anna Slater Fred Slater Greenlawn

St Jacobs Oil Promises Fast Back Pain Relief

An advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a near magical remedy for backache lumbago and sciatica. It claims quick relief from soreness stiffness and pain after a gentle rub and urges readers to buy a trial bottle from their druggist.

St. Jacobs St. Jacob's

Be Careful What You Wash Your Childs Hair With

Be careful what you wash your child s hair with to keep it in good condition. Many soaps and shampoos use too much alkali, drying the scalp and making hair brittle. Mulsified coconut oil shampoo, pure and grease free, is recommended. use two to three teaspoons in warm water to create lather, rinse, and no residue remains. It leaves hair silky and manageable and is inexpensive. Obtain Mulsified at any drug store. ensure the label is correct.

Funeral Sunday for Mrs Martin Boyles at Salem Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Martin Boyles will be held Sunday at 12 o clock at the Salem church with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Martin Boyles Salem Church

Philippine women gain vote under certain conditions

Philippine women have been granted the privilege to vote subject to a few conditions, according to cablegrams received in Washington today.

Washington

Fashionable Broadway Actresses Spotlight Latest Hair Styles

Fashionable Broadway actresses like Viola Frans model the latest combs and iridescent ball pendant earrings. A feature showcases the newest hair dressing trend inspired by South Sea Islands styles.

Viola Frans South Sea Islands

Be Careful With Savings and Reserve Money Ad

A Buckeye State Building and Loan Company notice highlights lessons from losses and the value of careful saving. It promotes deposits and safe investments, stating resources exceed 823.8 million dollars and offers mail business. The address is 22 West Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio.

Buckeye State Building & Loan Co West Gay St Columbus Ohio

Agricultural Efficiency in Large vs Small Fields

Report notes that larger fields maintain steady labor efficiency, while small fields lose time turning at corners and row ends, affecting overall productivity.

Larger fields could save Ohio farmers more labor

Ohio State University economists urge farmers to widen plots to reduce labor time. A study of 394 farms across Perry Trumbull Mercer Seneca and Green counties shows per man acre coverage ranging from 30 acres in Trumbull to 55 acres in Green with horses managing 15 to 18 acres respectively.

Ohio Ohio State University R. I. Taber C. FR. Arnold Perry Trumbull Mercer Seneca Green Trumbull Green County

Yale Freshmen Ply Brains With Odd Tests

Yale freshmen faced a string of puzzles in a psychology test involving age perception, insect behavior, a clock riddle, and a Sherman statue problem. Students struggled through two ten minute sessions with intermission as they attempted to answer questions spanning mathematics science history and literature.

New Haven Conn Ann Yale Grace Dorothy Janet Mary Helen New York General Sherman

Japan Faces Food Shortage From Behring Sea Ice

The weather bureau said heavy ice in the Behring Sea threatens Northern Japan with famine as cold weather lowers rice yields. Historical patterns show great rice failures and severe famines in years with unusually cold summers.

Washington Japan Behring Sea United States Weather Bureau

Alleged Sheriff Cahin Usurpation Headed to Legislature

In Charleston West Virginia on February 28 the Knights of Pythias district council adopted a resolution calling for remedial action by the legislature over alleged usurpation of authority by Logan county Sheriff Don Chafin. The charges arose after an edict barring Samuel H B Montgomery former state labor commissioner and Knights of Pythias grand keeper of records and seals from speaking at a Logan meeting.

Charleston W. Va Don Chafin Logan County Knights of Pythias District Council Je. T. England Winehtsa of Pythias Logan Samuel HB. Montgomery The Knights of Pythias Yolin

Man Seeks Restless Dawn For Daily Rise

Poetic line questions if any man lacks the urge to rise early. It ponders a soul so idle it never desires to leave bed and greet the day.

In Loving Memory of M. 1D. Harrison

In loving memory of our dearly beloved husband and father M. 1D. Harrison who died one year ago today February 24 1922. The poem recalls February winds and longing as the family visits the grave where he rests. Sadly missed by wife and children.

Harrison

Warren Bank Wreck Cost Seen At 150000

Warren Massachusetts bank wreck blamed on recent collapse will cost depositors and stockholders about 150000, an estimate dated February 23. The First National Bank of Warren was wrecked, with financial fallout affecting local customers and investors.

Warren Mass First National Bank of

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