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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1926
Page
2
Feb 26 Pomeroy Ohio residents faced strong winds that lashed streets and the river. The Middleport ferry battled high waves as spectators watched the small side wheeler ride the swells. Autos lurched and drivers briefly lost control due to gusts. The river showed enormous whitecaps under the sun, offering a dramatic scene few would forget.
The Junior club, auxiliary to the Pomeroy Shakespeare club, was formed with 36 members. Mrs. George Nye aided the effort and officers named include Alice Louise Russell president, Phillips vice president, Ex Oenling secretary, Charlotte Nye treasurer. Next meeting set for Mulberry Avenue home of Mrs Albert Lee.
Mrs A H Skidmore entertained members of her bridge club with a luncheon at her home in Middleport. Pink and white decor set the mood as four hands played through the afternoon. Meanwhile Herman Haddox and wife of Fifth Street traveled to Charleston where their son undergoes an appendicitis operation at McMillan Hospital.
Mrs. George Hetzel left Thursday Cleveland to spend weeks with daughters Ima and Marguerite there. Mrs. John OConnell of Pomeroy went to Cincinnati to visit niece Naylon’s illness. Mrs. William H. Tucker and Katharine returned to Shelbyville Indiana after two weeks with her mother Mrs. Brad Zweifel. Mrs. Anna Stitt and Jenee visited Mrs. C Arnold at Racine and returned to Cleveland. J H Miller of Huntington was a mercy business visitor. Benton Penn of Pomeroy went to Pontiac Michigan for mother Sarah Penn’s illness. D Curtis Reed returned from a business visit at Columbus. Mrs. Cass Easter and infant of Troy went to Bidwell to visit relatives.
The will of the late Mrs. Judy Danielson of the rural district was admitted to probate on Thursday. All property left to her only child Minnie Iman of Racine who was named executrix.
Pomeroy High meets Logan High at the K of P hall this Friday for the final game of the season. The Class B tournament will be hosted here on March 4 and 5.
The Farmers Bank and Savings Company sued Mattie Lust over a building on Second Street that allegedly encroaches about one foot on the bank’s lot. The case moved from common pleas to appeals, then to the Ohio Supreme Court, which has not ruled. Lawyers included D Curtis Reed and Fred Crow for the bank, and A D Russell and C C Middleswartz for Mrs. Lust.
Mr and Mrs Dave Farmer and Willis Russell traveled to Columbus to visit Mrs Farmers brother George Swallows and family. In Columbus Mr Russell underwent an operation at a city hospital and will remain about two weeks while recovering.
Daniel McGurk presides as pastor at First Methodist Episcopal with Prof C C Robinson and Prof A R Kresge. Sunday school starts 9 15 am followed by 10 30 am worship and Junior church. Sermon title Unfailing Springs with 6 pm Wesley Foundation and Epworth rescue devotion and 7 pm evening service on Upturned Noses.
An infant daughter arrived Thursday for Mr. and Mrs. Norman McCullum of Minersville. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Childs of Point Pleasant and Mr. and Mrs. John McCullum of Minersville.
Truman Phillips filed suit against Clarence Jones in common pleas court seeking $150 on a promissory note. Peoples and Peoples represent the plaintiff.
Abbott ministers and choirs lead a full day at First Presbyterian Church with Bible school at 9 15 morning worship at 10 00 and evening sermon on neglected ideas concerning prayer by Dr Wilcox The Junior Society of Christian Endeavor meets at 2 led by Miss Goldsberry The Mohican room hosts the high school society at 6 with leader Joe Lord discussing Rebuilding the Country Church University students meet at 6 with Charles Fidller leading on Does College Help or Hinder Religious Faith
At Christian Church W State and Congress streets Charley Ek minister Prof Wesley Maurer choir master 9 15 Bible school 10 50 Sermon Courage and Strength for Today 6 00 Christian Endeavor 7 00 The Detective Who Never Fails story of Nemesis modernized Rev Walter Ludwig student pastor will be with us for all services third in Sunday evening series
A large beechnut tree on the hill behind Laurel street in Pomeroy burned to the ground yesterday. The center was rotted, causing rapid flames. locals believe children may have started it. Strong winds raised concern for nearby properties, but neighbors and deputies watched the scene and no damage occurred.
Corner Lancaster and Carpenter streets hosts Sunday school at 9 50 with W C Arbogast as superintendent and Mee W E Haning as teacher The Good Will class meets then Young People's meeting at 10 30 There are no evening services scheduled.
The Church of Christ meets at No 4 Stimpson Ave for Bible study at 9 30. Apostolic worship and communion follow at 10 50 with the fourth chapter of John as the lesson.
Athens Presbyterian Rural Parish led by Howard E K Warner resumes services this Sunday after building work. Bible school at 10 morning worship at 11 with sermon Greater Things to Come. Also Hebbardsville with Dorothy Parker pianist Ellsworth McKnight choir director and Church of the Good Shepherd on Second Sunday in Lent morning prayer and sermon at 10 50.
Hunter St Lutheran and St John s Enterprise list Sunday school times and worship services. Trinity Lutheran notes 9 00 Sunday school 10 00 service and 7 00 Lenten midweek. First United Brethren adds 9 00 Sunday school 10 25 worship and 7 00 evening services all in Ruble theatre except primary class in church basement.
The church announces 9:00 Sunday school for all classes, 10:30 morning worship with a sermon titled Self Expression, 6:00 Christian Endeavor, and 7:00 evening worship featuring the church male quartet performing a program of Negro spirituals noted for its unusual interest and appeal led by Minister C. R. Douglass.
Rockbridge U B church lists Sunday school 9 30 morning preaching by Rev G W Byers 10 00. Gibisonville Sunday school 9 30 and Young People 6 30. Enterprise Sunday school 9 50 preaching 10 30 on Heaven and How to Get There. Reception of members and baptism to follow. Evangelistic service with song and orchestra music 7 30 and preaching 8 00 How Shall We Escape if We Neglect so Great Salvation led by H P Welch pastor.
Christian Science Society at 6544 South Court Street holds Sunday services at 10 44 with Sunday school for 150 attendees The testimony meeting is Wednesday at 7 Hi The Reading Room is open Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from 2 00 to 4 00 The subject is Christ Jesus Golden Text Philippians 4 19 My God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus
Howard Coughenour arrested on a charge of willful destruction of property by Mrs. Frank Gloeckner. Accused of damage in Coalport rented rooms totaling $29. He appeared before Justice Fred Gilmore, agreed to pay for damages and costs, and was released.
Frederick Brown minister leads Central Ave M E Church with Sunday school at 9 15 morning worship at 10 15 Epworth League 6 evening sermons at 7 10 on Americas Debt to Other Lands. Clarks Chapel holds Sunday school 1 40 preaching 2 50. Special services at Central Ave church begin two weeks from the date with Sunday as go to church day.
The Presbyterian Church led by Pastor John Lloyd Evans outlines a revival week with evening services at 7 00 and 7 20 and Sunday services including Sunday school at 0 50 and morning worship at 10 80 Morning worship features a junior sermon and music by a young vested choir. Evening missions sermon No 1 Keep America Christian is included with colored slides. Week includes teachers training Monday 7 15 Chippewa Tribe meeting Tuesday 6 00 and a boys tournament with games. Wednesday 6 30 youth choir and mid week prayer at 7 50. Thursday 7 00 male chorus practice with groups five and six meeting in the church basement.
First Methodist Church led by T. L. Morrell presents junior church at 9:00, morning worship at 10:30 with a sermon Interacting Jesus, and a 6:00 Epworth League. Eve ning service at 7:00 features youth night with choirs and offerings. District superintendent Rev. Hi J. Holcombe to preach.
Bible school at 9 30 with lesson Jesus Teaches Lie spect for Law. Morning worship at 10 50 with sermon A Band of Men Whose Heart God Hath Touched. Evening services at 6 00 Christian Endeavor and 7 00 with sermon How the Christian Is Known.
W G Parker, pastor of Methodist Episcopal Jackson ville parish, preaches at Chauncey at 10 50 and at Millfield at 7 00. Dr H J Holcombe district superintendent of the Athens district will preach at Chauncey in the morning service.
Readable items list prayer meetings on Tuesday at Millfeld and Wednesday at Cheuncey, plus Thursday in Jacksonville and Friday at frimble, with Wennesday and Cheuncey appearing as place names. Participants urged to confirm correct locations and dates.
The First Baptist Church in Albany lists Harley C. Fletcher as minister with Bible school at 9 15 and morning worship at 10 50 led by Lawrence Morris as superintendent. Evening service at 7 features a sermon titled A Spiritual Inventory with a sub theme The Heavenly Olympic. Midweek prayer and Bible study is Thursday at 7.
In Glouster District the Churches of Christ at Trimble Green's Run and Taylors Ridge enter the fourth week of a pre Easter evangelistic drive. Attendance shows steady gains with last Sunday exceeding the prior one and Bible reading reports strongest yet. This week aims for a 60 percent attendance rise as classes do special work and a cooperative spirit grows. Next Sunday Trimble will hear community church survey reports conducted with M. I. church and Church of Christ workers. committee to finish before the minister's Sunday night report.
A heavy windstorm tore more than five hundred square feet of tin roofing from the City Hall roof. The total damage amount is not yet determined. The loss is covered by tornado insurance.
Mt Zion Baptist Church on Carpenter and Congress streets with Pastor B Rh Smith. Sunday school led by Miss Ella Cooley. Nellie Pettiford plays piano. Morning worship at 10 15 with sermon on How to Obtain Eternal Life. Evening service at 6 50.
An advertisement touts Heet for neuritis and pain with an applicator on cork. It claims immediate heat relieves pain, soreness and stiffness in joints and muscles, reduces congestion, and offers two soothing ingredients. The product is described as clean, stain free, non irritant and priced at 60 cents in drug stores.
Wes ley Rice, an employe at the Hob son shops, was injured on the job when struck by an air hose and cut about the mouth and face. Patrick Lynch, another worker, had his foot badly smashed when a winding rod fell on it.
New York city shows the highest cost of living in the nation with a 6.5 percent increase, according to figures published by the merchants association. The rise pushes New York above all other cities in the country as coal prices climb.
Wheeling West Virginia city treasurer W D Robertson has filed 1200 suits in justice courts to collect delinquent water bills, some dating back five years.
Captain Charles R Cleveland aged 92 died in Cleveland from paralysis. He sailed the Great Lakes for fifty years and the oceans for seven, serving aboard Lord Nelson's Victory in 1848.
Gale driven downpour drenched Zanesville from midnight until 8 this morning. Rain continues lightly as winds ease. Local weather reports note a stiff gale earlier, with city still experiencing showers at dawn.
Former Middleport resident James Teamster is said to be seriously ill at his Carbon Hill West Virginia home with slim chances of recovery as of February 26.
Mr and Mrs George Nye of East Main street entertained with a surprise party at their home in honor of their daughter Charlotte Nye s fourteenth birthday. The pink and white color scheme was carried out and refreshments were served to about forty two guests. Games and various other amusements were enjoyed by those present.
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