Social News from Athens and Nearby Communities
Mr. James Salters of Cole visits Athens to see friends and relatives. Mrs. Olive Seiberts and two children of Nelsonville stay with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mitchell. William Earick returns to Columbus after New Year visit with James Earick. C. N. Root goes back to Cincinnati after days with T. M. Pilcher. W. J. Schuler returns from Cleveland and Salem visits with Mrs. Schuler and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Salters
Cole
Athens
Olive Seiberts
Nelsonville
Frank Mitchell
Family returns home after visit to Columbus and Hilliards
Mr and Mrs Ralph P Jennings and their son Edward came back home yesterday after a several days stay in Columbus and Hilliards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph P. Jennings
Edward
Columbus
Hilliards
New York Visitor Pauline Courtleigh Guests with Bahrman
Miss Pauline Courtleigh of New York City travels with Mrs. Nelle Fuller Bahrman and stops en route today from Chicago to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Courtleigh
New York City
Nelle Fuller Bahrman
New York
Chicago
Esther Church to Hold Monday Evening Meeting
The Esther Class of the Christian Church will meet Monday at 7 PM at Mrs. Flossie Ransdall's home 68 Maplewood Drive. Officers to be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther
The
Christian Church
Flossie Ransdall
Maplewood Drive
Local notices recount travels and postings of residents
Mr Curt Goddard former Ohio University athlete now in Cleveland was in Athens today en route to Cleveland after visiting his parents in Washington county. Miss Bury Moler will leave Sunday noon for Clarksburg West Virginia to resume her position Monday as teacher in the high school. Miss Moser has been spending the holiday recess with her parents Mr and Mrs P G Moer. Mr and Mrs F M Hutchinson are leaving Sunday for a two weeks absence visiting in Rochester New York shoe show and Boston Massachusetts for the National Retail Shoe Dealers Association meet. Mrs Millard F Gibson of Oriole, Toronto Canada will come from Columbus Sunday evening for a two week visit at her mother Mrs O B Sloane. Mr and Mrs Gibson were here for Christmas and went to Columbus to visit Mr Gibson's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curt Goddard
Ohio University
Cleveland
Athens
Cleveand
Washington County
F. M. Hutchinson
Rochester
N. Y
Boston
National Retail Shoe Dealers Association
Millard F. Gibson
Orioleens
Toronto
Canada
Columbus
O. B. Sloane
Mrs Sharp Honored At Nelsonville Club Reception
Mrs W E Moler and Mrs H A Hatch visited Nelsonville for a reception honoring Mrs Sharp state president of Women's Federated Clubs. The Hyperion Club hosted at Mrs Nathan Hill home with Nelsonville connections noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Moler
H. A. Hatch
Nelsonville
Nathan Hill
Sharp
Women’s Federated Clubs
Hyperion Club
Russell Family Returns From Holiday Visit
Mrs. Dave Russell and her brother C. E. Russell return to Akron after visiting their parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dean during the holidays. The King's Heralds and Light Bearers will meet Sunday at 2 PM at the First M E Church. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Selby announce the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. William Horton Border of Columbus born Tuesday December 31. he is a great grandson of the Selbys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Russell
C. E. Russell
Akron
Frank Dean
M. E
Joseph Selby
William Horton Border
Columbus
Robinsons Visit Elizabet h Nelson kin Charleston
Mr and Mrs Delbert T Robinson of Charleston West Virginia arrived at Miss Elizabeth Nelsons home for a visit They have been visiting relatives in Fairmont Clarksburg and Grafton over the holidays He went to Charleston today and will return to join his wife in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert T. Robinson
Charleston
W. Va
Elizabeth Nelson
Mrs. Robinson
Fairmont
Clarksburg
Grafton
Mr. Robinson
Women’s Benefit Association Meeting at 7 PM
The Women’s Benefit Association of the Maccabees will hold a meeting Monday evening at 7 o’clock. The agenda includes initiation and installation of officers.
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Womans Benefit Association of the Maccabees
Couple Weds in Parkersburg as WWII Veteran Marries Teacher
Miss Josephine Secoy daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen Secoy of Guysville R D and Mr Herman Wyatt son of Mrs B B Wyatt of Guysville R D were married in Parkersburg on December 30. The bride is an experienced teacher who taught in Guysville and is now in South Canaan schools. The groom served in World War II and now works in mining at the Canaanville mines. They will reside in Guysville R D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guysville
Josephine Secoy
Allen Secoy
Guysville R. D
Herman Wyatt
B. B. Wyatt
Parkersburg
South Canaan
Canaanville
R. D
New Year Council Organizes With Four Members Present
Last night the town council met with Mayor Wallace presiding and four members present Isaac Jones T G McDonald L W Ley and E F Skinner Absentees were Lewis Jones Sr and W J Williams Ley acted as clerk pro tem The council elected Lewis Jones Sr president and appointed committees with various members The fire chief C G Lunsford was reappointed unanimously The police court appointments were not made Attorney Geo W Rose was reap pointed city solicitor for two years A bond auction offer from W L Slayton Co of Toledo was read and a resolution awarded the $2400 deficiency bonds to them December fines totaled 15 and December receipts exceeded expenditures by 65 20
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Isaac Jones
T. G. McDonald
L. W. Ley
E. F. Skinner
Lewis Jones Sr
W. J. Williams
Wagner
FE. F. Skinner
EH. F. Skinner
C. G. Lunsford
Geo. W. Rose
Rose
W. L. Slayton & Co
Toledo
Justice Jones
Board of Public Affairs
Mayor Bans Fuchre and Gambling in Soft Drink Parlors
Mayor Wallace issues orders prohibiting fuchre games and all gambling devices in soft drink establishments. A city business was found with a slot machine and was ordered to remove it. The punch board removal order from ex mayor Williams remains in effect with Wallace backing. Marshall Hooks notified affected locations of the mayoral instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Williams
Marshall Hooks
Trimble Township Trustees organize new officers
The Trimble township trustees met in this city Thursday and organized by electing Fred Hawk as president and John B. Carey as vice president. C L Koons was elected president of the township board of health and replaces J H Henshaw as trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trimble Township
Fred Hawk
John B. Carey
C. Ll. Koons
Township Board of Health
Mr. Koons
Trimble R. D
J. H. Henshaw
Trimble Township Education Board Elects Leaders
At Thursday’s meeting the Trimble township board of education elected F. P. Thompson as president and Fred Burgess as vice president. Other board members named were A. P. Hines, B. T. LeFever and John Kempton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trimble Township
Attorney Geo W Rose Visits Columbus on Business
Attorney Geo W Rose spends the day in Columbus for business matters and meetings with local officials. Key entities include Geo W Rose and Columbus. No further details released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Rose
Columbus
Franken earns titles in Reese alleys quintet finish
George Franken wins three game singles with 168 total at Reese alleys on January 1. He teams with John Franken to win doubles 809 total. In the five man team contest D McDonald edict 40 46 Win Wolf 45 led winners to 782 while losers posted 714. Names listed include Ralph Gormley H Cunningham Williams J Franken and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese
George Franken
George
John Franken
D. McDonald Edict
Wolf
Doubles and Single Scores Highlight Local Meet
Score rundown lists top doubles teams led by R Gormley with D McDonald at 295 and George Franken with Fred Wolf at 291. Other high finishers include Glen McDonald and Gail Faires at 284 and John Franken with Fred Wolf at 281, with numerous individual scores across the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Gormley
D. McDonald
George Franken
Fred Wolf
Glen McDonald
Gail Faires
John Franken
Ralph Gormley
Dallas McDonald
Hugh Cunningham
P. Gormley
H. Cunningham
G. McDonald
OD. McDonald
Leo Dennison
George Lindile
KE. Noon
O. Vernon
E. Faires
H. Richards
EF. Williams
W. P. Reese
G. Lindie
C. Vernon
B. Cunningham
H. Chevalier
FE. Faires
G. Faires
A. Vollmer
Happy Women and Kidney Pills Testimonial
Mrs Samuel Woodruff of Athens reports years of backache and urinary trouble eased by a Dean's Kidney Pills from Cline's Pharmacy. She credits the remedy with curing back misery and says she has not needed a kidney aid since. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. manufacturers Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Woodruff
Franklin Ave
Athens
Dean
Cline
End of Athens School Vacation Sets January 5 Opening
Athens and Athens county schools end vacation Monday January 5 with Ohio University opening at noon and local schedules resuming at the usual morning hour. Four weeks remain in the first semester. Coal in school bunkers ensures warmth and orderly reopening. Children must be six by March 1 to enter second semester. a one month leeway is not allowed. Ohio University kindergarten reopens January 6 and current enrollees may continue into the second semester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Athens County
Ohio University
Athens High School
Athens County Federal Loan Association first meeting
The Athens County Federal Loan Association held its first meeting Saturday to consider loan applications totaling 30500 dollars. Ten farmers have applied since organizing December 27, with appraisals to begin January 15. Farmers from Athens Meigs and Hocking counties should apply to treasurer R L Woodworth in Athens Ohio for farm loan blanks. The directors will canvass completed returns at monthly meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Federal Loan Association
Athens
Meigs
Hocking
R. L. Woodworth
Ohio
Athens County Association
Peter Preaches at Pentecost Sunday Lesson
Sunday School lesson outlines Peter's message at Pentecost with citations from Luke 24 and Acts chapters 1 and 2. General study focuses on Peter's sermon, its themes, and key verses 32 through 41.
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Peter
Sunday Services at First Baptist Church Leader Preaches
The First Baptist Church invites attendance at Music Hall with Sunday School at 9 A M and evening preaching at 7 P M by Rev A K McCall offering a full day of worship and instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
A. K. McCall
First Methodist Church: Revival and Epworth League Services
C Lloyd Strecker, pastor, invites all members and neighbors to a year opening program. Morning sermon on The Human and Divine Elements in the Revival at 9 A M. Sunday School attendance urged. Evening services begin a two week evangelistic series on Church Members with a chorus choir led by Miss Myrtle Mardis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Episcopal Church
C. Lloyd Strecker
Epworth League
Myrtle Mardis
Christian Science Society Service At Masonic Temple
Sunday service at 10 45 A M is on the subject GOD with a golden text from Isaiah 30 26 The light of the sun shall be sevenfold The word healing the breach of his people Also Sunday School at 9 30 A M and a Wednesday meeting at 7 00 P M All are cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Society
Masonic Temple
Church Service at Good Shepherd Episcopal
The Church of the Good Shepherd invites all to Sunday service at 10 30 with Holy Communion and sermon led by Rev C B Plummer Rector. A cordial welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Good Shepherd
Episcopal
Cor. States and
Carpenter Sts
C. B. Plummer
Mt Zion Baptist Church Revival Schedule
Mt Zion Baptist Church led by Charles C Hart lists Sunday School at 9 15 A M Sermon 10 45 A M Call to Prayer and Prayer Meeting at 7 30 P M Weekday cottage prayer meetings prepare for revival with hosts each evening from Monday through Friday at specified street addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Carpenter and Congress Sts
Charles C. Hart
Prayer and Praise Meeting Notice
A Prayer and Praise meeting is announced for Thursday evening with service at 6 30. All are cordially invited to attend.
Evangelist J A Hines Sermons At Carnegie Library
The Church of Christ invites all to Bible class at 9 A M Lord's supper and preaching at 10 A M Evening service with preaching at 7 P M Evangelist J A Hines conducts meetings in the Carnegie Library rooms with a cordial invitation to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
J. A. Hines
Free Methodist Church Sunday Services
Free Methodist Church with M. E. Snyder as pastor schedules Sunday School at 9 A M led by W B Pruden superintendent. Preaching at 10 A M and again at 6 30 P M with a Welcome greeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Methodist Church
M. E. Snyder
B. Pruden
Christ The Light of the World at Morning Worship
First Christian Church led by E D Murch offers Bible school at 9 00 A M and Morning Worship at 10 15 A M with a sermon titled The Light of the World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
E. D. Murch
Bible
Safety First Placards Deployed by B. and O. Safety Board
The safety and welfare department of the B. and O. issues safety first placards to curb railway crossing accidents. Hotels and shops will receive the cards to warn the public.
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Safety and Wefare Department
Oil Work Accident Reported in Meigs and Gallia Counties
A worker fell seventy five feet from an oil derrick under construction on the John R Ogden farm near Columbia Township Meigs County. He landed on a two inch pine board whose spring reportedly broke the shock of the fall. He was badly shaken but suffered no broken bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs
Gallia
John R. Ogden
Columbia Township
Meigs County
Temperature Dips to Zero Amid Frigid Friday Night
The thermometer fell to zero Friday night with some areas recording one to two degrees below zero around nine o clock. By seven a m Saturday the temperature was again at zero.
Chicago man patents universal joint socket wrench
A Chicago inventor develops a universal joint socket wrench with multiple sockets designed to fit every nut on an automobile, promising versatile use for automotive repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Presbyterian Church to Host Pastor Wilcox Talks on Discouragement
In the morning Dr. Wilcox speaks on The Cure for Discouragement and in the evening on Important Facts in Church History. Young people attend the evening service at six. Sabbath School starts at nine with Prof. Cooper’s class meeting with the Men’s Class. Wednesday evening services prepare for the next Sabbath Communion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Wilcox
Prof. Coopers
Dr Miller's Appointments Across Churches
Dr Miller will conduct services tomorrow at 10:30 in New England Presbyterian Church 2:30 in Carthage Church and 7 o'clock in Guysville Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
New England Presbyterian Church
Carthage
Guysville
Revival services begin at area churches this week
Evangelist J Will Walters from Des Moines and sister Mrs Harrington lead a three week revival starting Monday at The Plains Millfield Sugar Creek and county infirmary services with Sunday School at 9 30 AM and preaching at 6 30 PM all invited. Also M E Church and Church of God announce Sunday School and worship times and revival sermons for the coming days led by Pastor Chauncey B F Timmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Ahlbrand
Chauncey
Epworth League
the Plains
Millfield
Sugar Creek
County Infirmary
J. Will Walters
Des Moines
Iowa
Harrington
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William Earick
James Earick
C. N. Root
Cincinnati
Mrs. T. M. Pilcher
W. J. Schuler
Mrs. Schuler
Salem
Rey
Lash
Hallmark
Hamilton
Athens Nelsonville
Tewappi
SAM
Chichester
Gene Byrnes
Laura Lynch
181St St
Alvin Smith
Central Ave
Angie Cooper
Cemetry St
Sarah Richards
Washington St
Mary Fields
Church of God
Hocking St
B. F. Timmons
M. E. Church
J. D. Haskins
Athens National Bank Building
the Cline Pharmacy Co
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