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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1929

Page

3

Sermon to Have Been Delivered by Rev Evans Published

Nelsonville January 5 The sermon intended for the Presbyterian Church service by Rev Lloyd Evans is published instead with the topic Forgive Us Our Debts as We Forgive Our Debtors. The piece reflects on human fallibility forgiveness and Christ’s teaching about forgiveness. Also notes a New Years chicken dinner hosted by Mrs Herbert Swingle and updates on local residents including Irvin Nana and Miss Maye Nana.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Lloyd Evans Washington Roosevelt Wilson Christ Herbert Swingie Will Fleck Donna Jean Nana Misa Maye Nana Pittsburgh Irvin Nana City RD

Truck Upset Douses Road With Fruit and Vegetables

A large Amican Fruit Company truck from Columbus toppled into a ditch near Stufflebean's above Nelsonville on Friday afternoon, showering fruit and vegetables across the highway. The driver sustained only minor injuries.

Nelsonville Stufflebean’s Amicon Fruit Company Columbus

DIES AT HOME Bessie Silcott Succumbs in Nelsonville

Nelsonville notices report Mrs Bessie Silcott dying Friday morning at her Chestnut Street home after a long illness from complications. Funeral services are planned for Sunday at 1 pm at her sister Mrs John James's home. She leaves two sons Paul and Fern Silcott.

Nelsonville Jan Bessie Silcott Chestnut Street Mra John James Paul Fern Silcott

Y M G A NOTES First trial without boys ends early

The Board of Health closing the Y M C A to boys has left the facility quiet and clean with no messes or damage. A boy recalls no catch in the rule. repairs and a repair room are being prepared in the boiler room for the return of regular activities.

Board of Health Walla

Orphan Ivy Adopted by Queen Mary at Princess Mary Village Home

Ivy, an English orphan, has been adopted as the Queen's protegee by Queen Mary of England. She receives a gift from Her Majesty and resides at the Princess Mary Village Home in Addington, Surrey.

Queen Mary of England Addieston Surrey Ivy

Nelsonville Health Board lifts ban. schools may reopen Monday

Health Commissioner Dr W H Hyde says schools could resume Monday as flu conditions worsen then ease. Closing orders issued Tuesday continue until Monday morning. picture shows and dances halted. church services suspended as new cases rise but disease remains mild.

Board of Health W. H. Hyde Health Department Nelsonville Health Board

Eye Injury After Marble Vase Breaks

Nelsonville report details John Pontn Jr aged from Murray City injured when a marble box dropped into a vase shattered crockery sending fragments into his eyes. He was taken to a Columbus hospital by his father for treatment fearing permanent sight damage.

Nelsonville John Pontn, Jr Murray City Columbus

Mrs. Sarah Reynolds Dies at 80 at Home

Mrs. Sarah Reynolds, 80, died Friday at her home. The funeral services will be held Monday at the family residence, with burial and further arrangements announced by the local funeral home.

Sarah Reynolds

Funeral notices span Nelsonville deaths and services

Funeral Sunday details for Mrs. Sarah Reynolds 80 who died Friday after a lingering illness. Her husband Nathan died a year earlier. She leaves four daughters three sons and siblings. Also noted are services for Mrs Isabelle Keplar and for Mrs Howard Hui with multiple local references and attendees.

Nelsonville Sarah Reynolds Nathan Reynolds Lucy B. Donley Harry Donley Reynolds Ciner Isabelle Keplar Firth and Poplar Streeta HB. McCorkle Sburlall Greenlawn Howard Chestnut Street

Bridge Club Social Hosts and Prizes Noted

Mrs Mary Kelly entertained the bridge club Friday evening at G Oelock with four tables in play after dinner. Mrs J L Murphy won high score and Mrs L Rice was second. Guests included Mrs Bingaan and Mrs Whillant Morgan. Separately Mrs Stanley Dew hosted bridge on Columbus Street with Mrs Cecil Shafer taking high score and Mrs Fred Edington second.

Bridge Club Marry Kelly G@ Oelock J. L. Murphy L. Rice Bingaan Whllant Morgan Bridge Stanley Dew Jon Columbus Street Cecil Shafer iMre Fred Edington

Martha Tolliver 83 Dies in Nelsonville Home

Martha Tolliver 83 died Friday evening at the home of her nephew C F Ruth in Mulfield Nelsonville arrangements for the funeral have not been announced

Iss Martha Tolliver Dicy Riday Nelsonville Jan Martha Tolliver Hom C.F Ruth Mulfield

Hoover appoints Dr Murray to lead Quaker church

Hoover plans unusual move for a Quaker congregation arranging Dr Augustua T. Murray of Palo Alto California to direct worship at the Washington church beginning March 1. Murray a former Stanford Greek professor has long known Hoover from their student days.

Herbert Hoover Auegustua T. Murray Palo Alto Calif Washington Murray Stanford University Hoover

New Year Wedding Elopement Ends in Road Trip Twist

Coolville reports a couple eloped on New Year’s Eve but news of the act sparked by The Messenger, leading to a delayed ceremony in Pomeroy and an intended Washington DC trip. Howard Stout and Bernice Gordon, both well regarded locals, faced a wryable mishap as missing clergy and local authority hindered nuptials until the ceremony near Charleston, West Virginia. The couple’s families wish them well as they begin a two week wedding journey. Flu conditions show signs of improvement with schools closed briefly and social events limited. Local gatherings paused. some residents remain under medical care. Mrs Charles Gunder mourns the death of her brother John R Snyder of Cincinnati. Mr and Mrs Carmichael hosted visitors from Rodney, Ohio. The eastern star lodge anniversary observed with charter member Hoebler participating.

Oolville Pomeroy Charleston W. Vanne Washington, DC Howard Stout D WW Brout Mias Bernice Gordon Roy Gordon Mr. Stout Charles Gunder John R Snyder Cincinnati Mrl Carmichael Rodney Ohio and . Thompson Hoebler Barth Karl Estern Star Lodge Athens Hoeobler

Makes Fat People Slim Doctor New York Physician Promises Easy Weight Loss

Dr R Newman of 286 Fifth Avenue New York claims a perfected treatment that quickly reduces excess weight without diet or exercise. He says thousands of patients improved and offers a free trial and a Pay when reduced plan to prove the method. Address Dept R New York City.

BR. Newman Fifth Avenue New York R. Newman New York City Dept. R

Circle of Ruth Sunday School Meeting Notice

The Circle of Ruth Sunday School Class of the Presbyterian Church will meet Monday evening at seven o'clock in the general rooms. Hostesses are Mrs. Leonard Cooley Mrs. Leland Krieg and Miss Bredasmith. The Daughters of Veterans will also meet Monday evening at seven o'clock at the Junior Order Hall West Washington Street.

Circle OF Ruth The Presbyterian Church Gereral Leonard Cooley Leland Krieg Bredasmith Daughters of Veterans Junior Order West Washington Street

Mrs Douglas Dies Saturday Left Six Children

Gertrude Douglas 27 wife of Leo Douglas died at 6:26 am Saturday at the family home near Carsey Town leaving a week-old baby. Surviving are children Helen 9 Mary 7 Babel 5 Jean 3 Harold 2 and Herbert Leon one week old. Also her father Hollis Evans three sisters Mrs Carrie Haller Dayton Mrs George Bolin Athens and Miss Edna Evans. Funeral at Jerseyville M E Church 1 pm Monday.

Gertrude Douglas Leo Douglas Star Carsey Town Helen Mary Babel Jean Harold Herbert Leon Hollis Evans Carrie Haller Dayton George Bolin Athens Edna Evans Athens State Hospital Jerseyville M. E. Church

January Sale of Odds and Ends for Home Decor

A short item notes January sales of odds and ends for home use including decorative items and pillow stuffing. The text mentions inexpensive options to dress up a living space with modern covers adding charm to a room.

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