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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1929
Page
6
NVILLE Jan 14 The Rev Evans preached at the Presbyterian church on The Mansion using The Eternal God Is a Refuge as text He spoke of refuge in life from storms of the mind and described God as shelter for educators scientists merchants and all walks of life with many mansions in His house.
Abelsonville reports Mr and Mrs Julius Fischer will depart Wednesday morning for St Petersburg Florida to spend several weeks away from home.
Mrs. Mervin Henshaw hosted a Friday night shower for Mrs. Raymond Foughty Georgia Whitlatch at her home. Attendees included Mrs. Frank Netkirk Mrs. Nelson E Dowler Mrs. John Fick and son Ralph Mrs. Gerald Baird Mrs Herbert Swingle Mrs. Walter Lines and daughter Janice Mrs. Harry Partley Miss Nellie Hamer and Mrs. William Riley. Mrs. Foughty received many useful presents. Refreshments were served.
The Past Chiefs of the Pythian Bistera plan a Wednesday evening meeting at 7 o'clock at the home of Howard.
The W. B. A. Club met Friday evening at Mrs. Earl Weiss's Columbus Street home with Mrs. Ivan Matheny Mrs. Harry Dilcher and Mrs. Art Fiske assisting. Twenty four members answered roll call and a regular business session was followed by a social hour and luncheon.
The ladies of St Phillip’s Church Murray City plan a Tuesday social with features including fish ponds fancy work tables and a quilt giveaway as part of the evening’s program.
Mrs Walter Whitlatch and Mrs H RD Kreig with guest Mrs Adams of Plattsboro N Y were Columbus visitors Friday.
A residential fire near Bone Hollow caused smoke in Mrs. Pete Merz's home after she banked a grate fire midnight. No damage reported. A separate chimney spark damaged the Kern Shelton residence roof in District 29.
Out of town guests attended the funeral at the residence of the late Mrs. Isabelle Keplar in Nelsonville for Mrs. Mary J. Clary. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ben Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Evans and son James Lawrence Evans Logan, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Evans Jr and Barbara Ann, Mr. and Mrs. Ray McGee and Mrs. Ollie Cline of Akron, Mr. and Mrs. William Clary and Esther, Mrs. Lewis Sanders and children of Millfield, Mr. and Mrs. Clel Cunningham and Iris, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carr, Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Pincelli of Chauncey, and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Courtney of Corning.
A sequence of social items lists Akron and Columbus residents visiting relatives and returning home. Names include Elizabeth Douglas Jeff Bowers Clarence Wood and family, Barney Mitchell, Emma McManaway, Tom Ruatin, Frank Knapp, Charles Scott, Barbara Butcher, Corinne Kreppel, Frank Moore, D. T. Moore, R. M. Henry, C. D. Henry, Ed Heary, Jim Heary, and T. D. Brown with trips to Columbus Amesville Delaware Pittsburgh and Orange California noted.
The Hyperion Club met Saturday afternoon at Mrs Nathan Hill s East Washington Street home. Roll call response was Wit and Humor. Mrs Mille and Mrs Stacy Sharp read unusually interesting papers on Rainbow Countries of Central America. An open discussion followed. Officers for the ensuing year were elected: President Mrs W H Parks first vice president Mrs Joe Davis second vice president Mrs N Hill recording secretary Mrs E B Acomb corresponding secretary Mrs H D Kreig treasurer Mrs Stacy Sharp librarian Mrs Whitmore executive board Mrs Hyde Mrs Badger Mrs Adamson and Mrs Whitlatch social committee Mrs Edith Stiers Mrs J W Wood Mrs Dew Mrs Mills and Miss McDowell.
Nelsonville Lodge No. 543 B P O Elks will hold a regular meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m Balloting on applications will take place during the session Local announcement notes the meeting time and agenda.
The Rev. M. E. Chatley preached at First Christian Church that sin is universal among mankind through history and that God's forgiveness is abundant to any who repent. He urged worshippers to acknowledge personal sin and reflect on Eden’s fallen story as evidence of constant human evil.
Fire of undetermined origin started shortly after 10 this morning in Earl Frost’s two story home at 37 Hanlin Avenue. Damage estimated between 500 and 800 dollars with much of the upper floor ruined by fire and water. Five year old Robert Frost discovered the blaze and alerted his mother. neighbors and firefighters confined the damage to a spare room closet area and the attic.
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Funeral services were held in the Hollister church for Robert Miller four years seven months old son of Mr and Mrs Peter Miller of Modoc. The Rev Courtney of the Church of Christ conducted the service and burial followed in Hollister. The death was due to influenza and pneumonia.
The Loyal Womans Bible Class of the Church of Christ will meet Wednesday in the homes of Mrs. Watt on High Street. Mrs. Floyd Nye presides and Mrs. V. Abibrand will be the pre reader. All church women are invited.
Jan 14 report says Mrs Milo C Stalder, seriously ill at home on Main Street, is improved after influenza and possible operation for lung pus was considered. Her daughter Dorothy, also ill, remains seriously stricken.
In New York on January 14 three young citizens who rescued a drowning man were awarded the highest honors by local officials. The incident drew praise from onlookers as the trio aided the victim to safety and prevented a tragedy.
The body of Mary Ann Spears, 73, former Chauncey resident, was brought from Columbus on the 11:30 train. Funeral services were at the Church of Christ with Rev. G. B. Courtney delivering the sermon. Burial followed at Nye Cemetery.
Joseph A. Hunter of New Marshfield died at 2 am at his sister Mrs. Henry Pollard’s home near Salem where he lived since his mother’s death five years ago. He had been an invalid for 180 years and influenza was the immediate cause. Funeral services are set for 2 pm Wednesday at the M. P. Church conducted by Rev. J. W. Eaton of Stockport. Burial will be in the New cemetery.
Brother Seth Hunter tied to New Marsh field as Levi Hunter's son rests as a decade-deceased father of the family. Arthur Hunter of Ath ens is named as Levi’s uncle.
London January 14 King George and Queen Mary were reported improving from illness. The strain of weeks during the King’s pulmonary illness was seen as underlying the Queen’s indisposition, diagnosed as laryngitis by the Daily News.
Chauncey notices a staff practice set for tomorrow evening during the regular meeting of Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters. The group convenes in Chauncey with members urged to attend.
An advertisement quotes Mrs. M. Davis praising Adierika for reducing gas and bloating after a single spoonful. It claims the product removes old waste matter and improves digestion allowing eating and sleeping, with testimonials from Gibson's Pharmacy in Coolville and Taylor's Store in Nelsceville.
Firemen advanced more than 800 feet of hose through plaster into the lower rooms. They faced heavy smoke that hindered locating the fire. Insurance will cover both the house and household furnishings, according to Mr. Frost.
City Engineer John Dowler reports Athens may secure a 36 foot roadway for the new South Bridge via President Street. State plans call for the widened street from Court Street to accommodate a single approach, with survey work to follow preliminary bridge plan approval.
Forty-two influenza cases were reported to the Athens State Hospital and Athens County Health Office over the week. Athens City added fourteen new cases, plus one in Athens Town ship and one in Canaan Township, bringing county totals to 509. Dr. J M Higgins said Washington reports predicting a larger epidemic and death rate were unlikely, noting Ohio health commissioners reported a general subsiding of the disease.
Pleas of guilty were entered by Nell Judson of Glouster, Lon Lowry, and Ralph Boyd in Athens County Common Pleas Court following their January Grand Jury indictment. Judson received $500 fine and reformatory confinement, Lowry faced a $100 fine and jail time, and Boyd was sentenced to at least two years in the Ohio Penitentiary for non support. other defendants pleaded not guilty.
Grand jury indicts Mack McClutchens Henry Kempton Lew Mingus Homer Mecum and Jesse Gilmore for unlawful possession and use of explosives in mine property damage. Others George Lovsey Oscar Lovsey Alonzo Walters and John Snyder arraigned on related charges. Bond amounts fixed for twelve defendants including Lew Mingus Mark McClutchens Rat Campbell George Lovsey Oscar Lovsey and Jesse Gilmore.
Israel Cheeser Jr. 74, died at 2 30 Sunday at his son Israel Jr s Brookville home of pneumonia. Born in Vinton County he spent most of his life there except for the last 15 years in Athens County. Burial in New Marshfield cemetery Tuesday after services at Union Church. Survived by four sons and five daughters, and a wife who died four years ago this month.
The Izaak Walton League will hold a meeting in Athens City Hall Tuesday night at 7 o'clock, announced Monday morning by Professor A. R. Kresge.
Davis, former Ohio governor Harry L. Davis of Cleveland, attended the inauguration ceremonies for Myers Y. Cooper in Columbus. He was the only former governor present, traveling from Cleveland to observe the event.
Denison and Ohio Wesleyan top the Buckeye Athletic Association after the Bishops beat Ohio University to join Denison who routed Wittenberg. Wittenberg Cincinnati are right behind with Miami and Ohio U in the cellar as Buckeye play begins. The Bishops have 11 starts and remain unbeaten.
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