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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1921
Page
3
The Nelsonville Methodist congregation witnessed a surprising display of talent from its youth as the Sunshine Chorus directed by H. J. Kurtz delivered a refined sacred program. In two weeks of training, thechildren gained confidence and produced stronger, sweeter voices.
Mr and Mrs P N Miller of Chestnut Street are proud parents of a son named Lowell Eugene born this week in the local area.
Ww. J. Sanders spent Sunday and today with his mother at Millfield, sharing time in a family visit and local leisure.
A great crowd packed the International Holiness church last night with extra seats from the basement. The Quaker songster led praise, the male trio sang God's Grace, Mr. Conley performed a solo Have You Forgotten God, Rev C C Brown preached from Matthew 27 22 What Shall I Do Then With Jesus Which is Called Christ. Many responded to the altar call.
The Strand team claims the Athens county championship after a three game loss by the Colts at Strand alleys. Scores show Mulligan 180 172 162 and Murphy 169 138 133 among listed results, with Strands players Saville Coakley and Ayers contributing notable scores.
The regular and special services drew over 1700 people with the Bible school contributing 464, up 56 from a week earlier. Morning worship filled the old auditorium and Sunday school room, and chairs were added to accommodate all. At two o clock C J Oakley addressed a large crowd.
C B E Oakley spoke to the largest crowd of women in the old auditorium at three. He addressed a massive audience in the new auditorium at night on Prepare to Meet Thy God. The sermon centered on why how and when to meet God and urged continued services all week.
Two yesterday services filled the church with a packed house. Strong singing and powerful addresses marked the day. Thirty four members joined the church. Sunday school set a history making attendance. Christian Endeavor drew a large crowd. A famine relief appeal raised gifts totaling 1244 with ten $100 subscriptions and more offerings to follow. Subscriptions should be paid within days to C. E. Weltzheimer or L. R. Kelch. Tonight is rest for evangelists. Tuesday's program features Mrs. Dunlop on The Story of the Red Rose.
Mrs. Stella Coppel of Columbus visited her mother and sons here over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Sanders and their little son of Columbus were weekend guests of their parents here. Dc. J. Sanders of Akron is the son of relatives here and at Miff erd. Rev. C. L. Johnson preached at Portsmouth Ohio yesterday in the absence of C. R. Oakley.
Captain Mrs Edith Briggs orders all officers and guards to meet at the hall tomorrow Tuesday night for practice at 6 30. The Busy Bee Marathon Club postpones its event to a later date.
Athens High School outscored Morris Harvey College 23 to 22 in a hard fought game in Barboursville. Rezenier and Hawes led the college lads while Bolin and Sharp anchored the Athens defense showing speed and grit. The Huntington papers hailed the Mackiemen after a 115 to 33 trip tally against Morris Harvey.
Large crowds filled the Methodist church with 130 attendees at the daytime service and over 600 at the evening service, yielding 130 conversions. Rev. Paul E. Kemper preached on regeneration while guests included city physicians. Sunshine Chorus performed with 150 members and soloists Billy Rhodes and Rachel Katherine Cakeley received applause.
The third lecture in the course will be given Tuesday night January 18 at 8 30 in the Christian church auditorium by the Lombard Entertainers. The hour is later to suit those attending church services.
COLUMBUS Ohio Jan 17 William Sanford Bundy of Athens Monday was appointed state commission clerk by Governor Davis He succeeds Edward Hogan of Wellston.
A 35 degree fall in under 24 hours left Cincinnati with the coldest weather of the winter. At 7 a.m. the thermometer stood at 14 degrees above zero and a further drop was forecast for tonight.
For this disorder you will find nothing quite so good as Chamberlain's Tablets. When the proper dose is taken you hardly realize that the effect is not natural instead of being produced by a medicine.
January 9 attendance at First MBE Sunday School reached 1055 with 415 women and 290 men among 1021 scholars. Notable classes include No 16 with 337 women and No 6 with 280 men, and 19 new members joined church, 12 by letter, following active house visits and class growth efforts.
The Future Sunday school class of First Christian church beat the Kappa Sigma Pi s of Central Avenue M E church in a Saturday game by 7 to an unspecified final score after a tied second half and a five minute overtime.
A well known authority says rheumatism stems from excess meat and rich foods that raise uric acid in the blood. Warm clothing and water aid elimination. four ounces of Jad Salts daily for a week is advised to stimulate kidneys and reduce uric acid.
In Chardon Ohio Marie Green and her three children perished in a Friday night fire. Lola Green, six, survived and will bury her mother and siblings beside their father who had died a month earlier.
Athens Troop 1 led by Scoutmaster Harold J. Paul and Principal R. H. Rupp defeated Parkersburg Troop 4 27 to 13 with Davis and Rhodes starring. Rhodes excelled on close calls, shooting 11 of 12 fouls and scoring twice on the floor as Athens bested Parkersburg again in the Saturday matchup.
The value of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in treating colds and coughs is widely acknowledged. Mrs Thomas Beeching of Andrews Indiana says it breaks up his winter illnesses and no other medicine will do.
Nineteen youth entered preparatory membership and one into adult membership at the Central Avenue MBE church revival service. Rev. F. M. Evans preached and the Lord's Supper was observed. A large Sunday night crowd heard one altar call response as services run to Wednesday. Topics include Satan's Finger Prints in Athens and The Gates of Hell. Parents urged to attend.
A new imitation bone material for cutlery handles is produced from seaweed. The sustainable alternative aims to mimic ivory in appearance while reducing reliance on animal products and improving biodegradability.
Miss Fern Falloon sprained her ankle in a fall on the opery walk while rushing to class at Ohio University and remains confined to her Lindley Hall room. Her sister Miss Kate Falloon did not return to school after a serious attack of tonsillitis during Christmas vacation.
One of the year’s great Presbyterian gatherings will be held at the church Friday evening with Ty Samuel Palmer, moderator of the general assembly, as guest of honor. Mrs. William Moler of the Friendly Society will be the principal speaker and dinner guest.
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