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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1924

Page

3

Nelsonville Dinner Hosts Say Farewell to Missionaries

Mr and Mrs John Love hosted a dinner Saturday with Rev and Mrs Johnston of Africa, Mr and Mrs A G Mechem, and others who have left Nelsonville after a several day visit with the Christian Church people. Mrs Johnston serves as Living Link Missionary on furlough overseas.

John Love Johnston Africa A. G. Mechem Ss. S. Love Sigrid Arica Nelsonville The Christian Church W. G. Mechem Living Link

Campaign to end illiteracy in Ohio by 1930 urged

Federated clubs and patriotic citizens are urged to join a state wide campaign to stamp out illiteracy with aims of no illiteracy in Ohio by 1930 and no illiteracy in Nelsonville by 1926. Mrs J M Hyde is named state chairman and work will begin soon in Nelsonville.

Ohio Nelsonville J. M. Hyde Federated Clubs

YMCA Dominates Kingston A C in 112 to 25 Victory

A fair crowd watched Tuesday night at the YMCA as the YMCA team overwhelmed Kingston A C with fast passwork and steady lead. The final score stood 112 to 25 in favor of the YMCA, who led throughout the game.

Kingston A. GC Kingston A. C

Missionary Society Hosts Foreign Missionary Event

Mrs. Waldo Chute will entertain the Foreign Missionary from the Methodist church Thursday at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Flossee Crawford is program leader and Mrs. George F. Tifft gives the devotional.

Waldo Chute The Methodist Church Flossee Crawford George F. Tifft

Mrs Eleanor Edington Dies Suddenly at 71

The city mourns as Mrs Eleanor Edington widow of John Edington dies suddenly at about 5 pm. Illness struck en route from Murray City where she visited relatives. She lived in Nelsonville 42 years and was active in the Methodist church. Survived by six children Agatha Aymiller Edith Hanley Harry Jr Hazel Clore Nathaniel Burns and siblings in Washington.

Eleanor Edington John Edington Fedington Gay Aumiller Murray City John Taington Nuchtel Edington Agatha G. Aymiller Edith Mae Hanley Columbus Harry H. John Jr Hazel Clore Nelennyilie Nathaniel Burns Washington, C. H

Grotto Minstrel Seat Sales Prompt Extra Show Night

Advance seat sales for the Grotto Minstrel Thursday and Friday shows indicated a third night may be added. The Magestic Theatre lobby filled by 9 o clock with a long line across the street to the fountain. Reserved seats go on sale Thursday morning and exchanges are not allowed. Capacity crowds expected and general admission sales likely heavy for all performances.

Magestic Theatre

Florence Wood Leaves to Resume Sul Ross College Studies

Miss Florence Wood departs Monday to resume her studies at Sul llins College in Virginia after spending holidays with her parents here.

Florence Wood Sullins College Virginia

Funeral services for Mrs Guy Sanders held Thursday

Funeral services for Mrs Guy Sanders will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock at the home of her brother Mr Nick Hawk on Chestnut Street.

Guy Sanders Nick Hawk Chestnut Street

Betty Booth Concert Company Performs Schubert Inspired Operetta

The Betty Booth Concert Company presents an original operetta inspired by Franz Schubert as part of the High School Lyceum Course on January 16 at the Christian Church Auditorium.

Franz Schubert Betty Booth Christian Church

Phil Kearney Relief Corps Installs New Officers

The RELIEF CORPS INSTALL Phil Kearney Relief Corps met Monday evening in American Legion Hall with Mrs. Della McMaster presiding. New officers were installed by Mrs. Clara McMaster including Kate Blake as Senior Vice President and Emma Wilson as Treasurer, with a spring state convention delegation named. Bountiful refreshments followed.

Phil Kearney Relief Corps American Legion Hall Della McMaster Clara McMaster Kate Blake Lacey Donley Emma Wilson Gertrude V Pensyt Matilda Martin Josie Murphy Alice Anderson Mary Wilkinson Mary Eckels Warren

Film Star Miss Mabel Normand Recovering From Surgery

Los Angeles January 9 1930 film star Miss Mabel Normand is reported in good condition at the Good Samaritan hospital after an appendectomy.

Los Angeles Cal Mabel Normand Good Smarttan Hospital

Severe Weather Causes Multiple Deaths in Northern Italy

Reports from northern Italy describe several fatalities linked to ongoing severe weather conditions. Rescue teams continue assessing affected areas as authorities monitor risks and coordinate relief efforts.

Rome Italy

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