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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1930

Page

6

Get Off the Fence Sermon Draws Large Glouster Audience

In Glouster on Wednesday night the M. E. Church drew a large congregation as Rev. Paul F. Kemper preached Get Off the Fence with one conversion reported. Donald Householder led song with a saw and violin bow. Tonight Corning M. E. Church Night will bring Rev. A. A. Turner and many of his congregations.

Glouster M. E Paul FE. Kemper Donald Householder Corning M. E A. A. Turner

Junior Class Offiers Elected At Taylor Ridge Sunday School

Members of the Junior Class of Taylor Ridge Sunday School and their teacher Miss Vernice Welling were entertained by Miss Della Chalfant. Officers were elected and plans for the year set during the business session with games and radio music. Attendees included Elizabeth Hilderbrandt Dor is Davis Della Chalfant Tris Kempton Otis Hohnson Carl Hilderbrandt Ernest Chalfant Vernice Welling and Mrs Perry Chalfant.

Recognition Service Honors Athens Religious Students

Sunday at Trimble Church of Christ a recognition service honors students who took the Athens course in December. Special music and diplomas will be presented during the program.

Glouster Trimble Church of Christ Athens

Old Chief Not Endangered It Appears Today

Canton reports charges of discourtesy inefficiency insubordination and profanity against 83-year-old Fire Chief Robert O Mesnar. The letter from ex Safety Director Harry M Kimbel prompted the city to review the case but City Solicitor Russel Mack says the accusations are a mere written report and do not effect removal or suspension.

Canton U.P Robert O. Mesnar Herman R. Witter Harry M. Kimbel Russel Mack Kimbel Mesnar

Missouri Tigers Stay Undefeated in Big Eight Play

The Missouri Tigers defeated the Kansas Aggies 34 to 21 in Columbia to preserve a spotless conference record. Missouri led early and held the advantage throughout the game.

Columbia, Mo U.P University of Missouri Kansas Aggies Tigers

No Town Crier Need To Sell Furniture Now

The Messenger notes how transport advances changed shopping habits. A city resident, Mrs. J. P. Porter, sold an Italian walnut dining room suite the day after advertising in the Household Goods column.

Messenger J. P. Porter the Messenger

Glouster Considers Day Schedule Change for School of the Air

Glouster officials weigh shortening class periods to allow a radio program by the school of the air. The plan would keep regular classes and add a 2 to 3 pm activity period for guidance, physical education, radio and social clubs per a State Education Department recommendation.

Glouster

Trimble Church of Christ Young Ladies to Meet Friday

The Young Ladies' Class of Trimble Church of Christ will be entertained Friday night for a regular meeting and social hour at the home of Mrs. C. G. Sc. Haskins in Trimble. The event continues the group's monthly program featuring fellowship and discussion.

Ida Davis Leaves for Florida Winter in St Petersburg

Mrs Ida Davis a former resident of Glouster and Trimble now living in Cambridge has gone to St Petersburg Florida to spend the remainder of the winter.

Glouster Ida Davis Trimble Cambridge St. Petersburg Ila

Divorce Granted to Velma Parker in Akron Case

George Parker, formerly of Glouster and Jacksonville, has received a divorce from Velma Kimbrey Parker in Akron on grounds of gross neglect of duty. The couple wed in Parkersburg, West Virginia, and Parker now resides in Akron.

Glouster George Arker Jacksonville Velma Kimbrey Parker Akron Parkers Parkersburg W. Va Parker

Glouster Fans Expect Two Quick Basketball Showdowns

In Glouster Ohio on January 16 local fans anticipate two upcoming games this week Albany High vs Hollister Friday at Hollister gym and McArthur High vs Glouster Saturday at Glouster gym both teams described as snappy and promising real contests.

Glouster Albany High Hollister McArthur High

Konjola Claim Sparks Hope For Chronic Ailments

Mrs. Ida May Reed of 438 Park Avenue Loveland near Cincinnati reports long lasting relief after using Konjola. She suffered stomach, liver and kidney troubles with weight loss and fatigue until five weeks of Konjola treatment provided genuine improvement. Konjola is sold in Athens at Mc Kee Drug Store and by local druggists in the region.

Ida May Reed Park Avenue Loveland Cincinnati Koniola Konjola Athens McKee Drug Store

Odd Fellows to Honor Thomas Wildey Founder Birthday

Charles Thomas Lodge I O O F plans an open meeting in Jacksonville Saturday night in observance of the founder Thomas Wildey birthday. Rev J W Plummer of the Jacksonville United Brethren Church will deliver an address. All Odd Fellows and families are invited and refreshments will follow.

Glouster Charles Thomas Lodge Jacksonville Thomas Wildey Order J. W. Plummer

Local Driver Killed in Salem Crash on Damascus Road

Roy Little aged 24 of Leetonia died when his coupe collided with a Pittsburgh-PA freight Lines truck on the Salem Damascus Road about one mile west of Salem. The crash happened early today according to police.

Salem U.P Roy Little Leetonia Damascus Road Pittsburgh Here

Motorist Elmer Morris Charged With Drunk Driving

Elmer Morris was arrested in Glouster after allegedly driving a car intoxicated through the city in a reckless manner and striking the High Street bridge. Marshal W. Fischer and Constable George Love pursued him, catching him at Jacksonville and returning him to the city jail for arraignment before Mayor Venman.

Glouster Elmer Morris W. Fischer George Love Morris High Street Bridge Jackson Ville Venman

West Virginia To Have New Capitol

The Building Commission decides to open bids March 5 for the principal unit of West Virginia's new capitol. The first unit costs about 1 006 000 dollars and will be paid by a five cent tax levy.

Charleston W. Va West Virginia Capitol

Widow Should Receive Greater Share of Estate

Columbus January report from the Special Revision Committee of the Ohio State Bar Association urges that a widow or widower be given not less than one third of both real and personal property. Existing dower laws grant a life estate in one third of real estate. The 148 recommendations cover probate statutes, property, guardianships, adoptions, bonds, mortgages and related issues.

Columbus U.P Ohio State Bar Association Dayton

Rickard Widow and Daughter at Miami Beach

A year after Tex Rickard’s death at Miami Beach Indiana the widow and their daughter Maxine are seen in the south this season. Rickard died following an operation.

Tex Rickard Maxine South Miami Beach Rickard

Strikers Indicted Over Wiggins Shooting Riot

The Gaston County Grand Jury indicted strikers in the shooting of Mrs. Ella May Wiggins during a textile strike riot last fall.

Ella May Wiggins Gaston County Grand Jury

Dublin girl dies after being struck by truck in Salem

Lydia Ann Sheesly 19 of Dublin died at Salem city hospital after four hours in critical condition following a truck collision. The incident occurred Jan 16 and involved a Salem driver.

Canfield U.P Lydia Ann Sheesly Dublin Salem City Hospital

Father John's Medicine Endorsed By Malden Mother

Mrs Estelle Frey of Malden Massachusetts praises Father John's Medicine as a body building aid for her husband and children. She notes 75 years of success and mentions its use in 184 hospitals and institutes.

Estelle Frey Nevada Avenue Malden Mass Father John

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