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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1928

Page

2

Osgood Speaks at Christian Church on China Mission

Middleport resident and returned missionary from China Dr Osgood spoke at the Christian church Thursday night detailing the work of the church in China. He said turmoil and war drove him from Viat country and noted looting of his home while church property survived under a native Christian worker. He warned it will take three to five years before a missionary can return to Untat district.

Middleport Jan G—Cpr. Osgood China Viat Christian Church Osgood Untat

Elect Officers Midnleport Clg Church Elects Officers

The idle echo of the Clg church has elected officers for the coming year ward French supervisor Gerald Rupe assistant Mrs Gerald Lupe secretary Wil Resin Nang. The church is pastor present but with scores of tions for the pest a shepher doubtless soon be selected. The school is keeping all affairs moving in good shape including the finances.

Midnleport Jan Clg Prrench Nilen Gerald Rupe Gerald Lupe Secreta Wil Resinnang

Week of Prayer closes tonight in Pomeroy churches

The week of prayer ends this evening at the Presbyterian and Disney churches in Pomeroy. Pastors will lead services and emphasize the long history of the Disney church as the city’s oldest congregation with a colonial style interior and long tradition.

Pomeroy Dan Dones Priesbyterian Disney Probety Horton England England and Two SlHb Kept Ops In Eas

Celebrate Birthday Event With Music and Refreshments

An entertainment gathering honors Mrs MG with a program featuring songs and dances. Readings describe the event's progression from start to finish, noting a January date and arrangements for a formal concert and community auction.

Farmers to Hold Special Sessions Across Areas

Pomeroy and Letart growers earn credit for progress in farming methods. Lett and Reedsville schools will host seminars on track crop prohibition, led by B. Trussing and M Bailey from O. S. Ly College of Agriculture. Sessions on January 1 at Reedsville 1:30 PM and Letart Falls 7:30 PM, funded by the college in Colombo, open to the local community.

Pomeroy Jan Ams Mothe Anko Valley Alpaass B. Trussing Veritable M. ¥. Bailey Sels Jand O. 8. Ly College of Agriculture Reedsville Letart “Falls Columbo

Licenses Tag Sale Sparks Local Scramble in Meigs County

The Meigs County license tag sale draws attention as residents report tickets and fees shifting. George Hartenbach leaves cinema studies for Akron to pursue business, while families face injuries and hospital updates. Longtime residents Mrs. Armentrout and Miss Anna Schorn are noted in local updates amid surrounding community activity.

George Hartenbach Akron James Quillin Anna Schorn Second Street Vaughn Nelsons

Minersville Electrician Suffers Dual Arm Fractures

Thomas, an electrician, recently returned from Stolzer hospital after a fall at Cheshire. He re injure both arms, one from a ladder fall and a prior infection, and was readmitted for care while carrying both arms in splints.

Minersville Jan Will L. ‘Thomas Stolzer Hopital Cheshire

Miss Jessie Hart Heads to Washington D C

Miss Jessie Hart departed yesterday for Washington D C after spending the last three months with her aunt Mrs Stanbery. Middleport neighbors report Mrs Walter F Harris and Mrs Frank Vrooman traveled to Charleston for a short visit with Mrs A H Skidmore and Miss Grace Skidmore. Mrs Dana H Daniels has been ill all week with her daughter away for the holidays and unable to return to the Cincinnati conservatory of music. Margaret Hysell arrived Thursday to take charge of the program.

Jessie Hart Washington, D. C Mrs. Stanbery Middleport Walter F. Harris Frank Vrooman Charleston A. H. Skidmore Grace Skidmore Dana H. Daniels Conservatory of Music Cincinnati Margaret Hysell

January meeting of local club notes changes and reports

A January meeting held Thursday in the assembly room covered routine business and committee reports. The minstrel show received praise and several members were listed for farewell visits and personal travels. new officers and trustees were elected and installed during the ceremony.

Lewis 13 Wins as Strangler Beats Mann in Two Falls

Ed Strangler Lewis defeated Wayne Mann of Nebraska in straight falls in Dallas. The first fall lasted thirty nine minutes and the second six minutes, securing the victory in a two fall finish.

Dallas Tex Ed “Strangler” Lewis Wayne Mann Nebraska

No Dribbling Advocated by Champaign Coach

The University of Knois basketball coach, Craig Raby, declared himself against dribbling in the game. He argued removing the dribble would curb stalling and change play style.

Champaign Jan G— Craig, Raby University of Knois

Johnard Is Sold To Ston With Cash Consideration

Fragmentary text indicates a sale transaction involving a person named Johnard and a party named Ston, with mention of cash consideration though no full details are readable.

New Paris Creme Route Promises Long Lasting Skin Tone

Paris introduces Carenece a non oily creme pigment claimed to be undetectable on skin and lasting all day. Available at McKee Drug Co and Gilevr Pharmacy with subtle artistry in application.

Paris Carenec Fovest McKee Drug Co Gilevr + Pharmacy

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