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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1927

Page

3

Father Owens speaks on Bible as inspired book at St. An

In Nelsonville Father Owens, at St. Annes church, argues the Bible is the widely inspired book and discusses three attitudes toward scripture, noting its value for teaching and correction while stressing it is not essential for salvation. He traces religious history from Eden through Jewish and Christian eras. Also mentions a local play benefiting Doanville.

Nelsonville St. An Owens Father Wens Father Owen Church of Christ Garden of Eden Christ

Good Reading Emphasized By Local Minister

Nelsonville observed Good Literature Day at the Methodist church with Rev. E Morrell inviting Rev. L G Matheny to speak on reading. Matheny urged constant reading as essential, citing his own sixty eight year reader habit and the value of newspapers, magazines, and books in shaping public sentiment and knowledge.

Nelsonville Ie Methodist Orning E. Morrell L. Gatheny Matheny Maeny Fed

Young People to Stage The Bottle Play in Nelsonville

The Presbyterian church in Nelsonville presents The Bottle a Margaret T Apheirth play of medical work in India by young actors at Stuart's Opera House on February 14 15 The story follows Barbara Lane a college graduate as its central character and begins in a college setting

Elizabeth Smith Rebecca Sharp Betty Wolf Eula Scheeler India Doanville Nelsonville Margaret T. Apheirth Presbyterian Arch Stuart's Opera House Barbara Lane

Powells Announce Birth of Daughter in Nelsonville

Nelsonville report says Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Powell of Brighton Mass welcomed a daughter named Sarah Eugenia on January 15 at their home. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. L R Powell of this city.

Nelsonville Ralph Powell Brighton Mass Sarah Eugenia

Funeral Services Held for Thomas Williams at Nelsonville

The Reverend Yost of Murray City assisted by the Reverend E. L. Morrell conducted the funeral at the Methodist church in Nelsonville on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. B. F. LeFever Mrs. Elmer Bay and Mrs. Henry Lancaster sang Lead Kindly Light Going Down the Valley and Abide With Me.

Nelsonville Yost Murray City E. L. Morrell Thomas Williams B. FE. LeFever Elmer Bay Henry Lancaster

Nelsonville Sees Second Semester Start

Nelsonville schools opened the second half of the term this morning after final tests last week. Grade cards showing student standings will be distributed this week.

Nelsonville

Wallace jailed for $50 fine after intoxication plea

Nelsonville report says Over ton Wallace was jailed pending payment of a $50 fine and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication. William Birtcher of Kimberly also paid fines and costs after pleading guilty to an intoxication charge in the same session with Mayor L. J. Eberle overseeing.

Nelsonville

Initiation Ceremonies Held by Jr. O. U. A. M. at Haydenville

G D Evener Andy Wolf C C Ervin Mat Adkins and John Bennett attended initiation ceremonies at the Jr O U A M hall in Haydenville Saturday night. A class of thirty two took the obligation with state organizer W A Clark Urbana and state representative Homer Laisure present along with Columbus Logan attendees.

Nelsonville G. D. Evener Andy Wolf C. C. Ervin Mat Adkins John Bennett Haydenville W. A. Clark Urbana Homer Laisure Columbus Logan

Roegge Pleads Not Guilty in Liquor Charge

Nelsonville January 17 Raymond Roegge pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Mayor Eberle on a charge of furnishing intoxicating liquor to James Shivers. A hearing is scheduled for 6 30 o clock Thursday evening.

Nelsonville Raymond Roegge Eberle James Shivers

Hyperion club social notes in Nelsonville event at Wood home

Athens description by Mrs Julius Fischer and solos by Mrs Ralph Parks opened the Hyperion club annual business and social meeting at Mrs John V Wood’s West Washington street home. Guests included Mrs James Fri of New York City and Mrs Alden Stilson of Long Island. Officers elected include President Mrs C H Bartlett and several vice presidents secretaries treasurer librarian and committee members.

Athens Greece Julius Fischer Ralph Parks Hyperion Club John V. Wood West Washington Street James Fri New York City Alden Stilson Long Island N. Y C. H. Bartlett Francesa Scott W. H. Parks Joe B. Davis W. L. Hudson James Knight L. J. Eberle C. J. Barteis H. D. Krieg Hubert Hyde Stacy Sharp E. B. Acomb Carl Jewett Mary E. Kessinger J. D. Adamson Cecil Shafer

Faithful Martha Class Meets at Church Tonight

The Faithful Martha class of the M. FP. Sunday school holds its monthly meeting at the church this evening at seven.

Martha M. FP

Local families visit relatives over weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Klein of Columbus visited their parents to end the week. Mrs. C. H. Martin spent the latter part of the week in Marysville as guest of her sister Mrs. R. C. Graham.

Carl Klein Columbus C. H. Martin Marysville R. Cc. Graham

Musterole Cold Tablets Promotion

An old Musterole Cold Tablets ad touts a chocolate coated tablet for quick relief from head colds without griping or head buzz. Prepared by the Musterole Company of Cleveland, the ad urges keeping the product handy and notes it is sold by all druggists for 35 cents.

Musterole Company Cleveland

Columbus visits and hometown gatherings noted

Ed Crouse and wife spent Sunday in Columbus. Mrs. George Baynham and daughter Virginia of Columbus visited Murray City and Nelsonville. Several residents including T J Davis Don Davis Helen Sharp Jeff Bowers W W Whitlatch and daughter Pauline, Harold Smith Frank Tedrow Ed Rosser E E Schloss Ruth Hyde and others were seen in Columbus or nearby towns over the weekend and at a basketball game in Athens.

Ed Crouse Columbus George Baynham Virginia Murray City Nelsonville T. J. Davis Don Davis Helen Sharp Delaware James Sharp Jeff Bowers W. W. Whitlatch Pauline Ed Rosser E. E. Schloss Athens Ruth Hyde Ohio Wesleyan J. M. Hyde E. J. Cable Ed Dean W. L. Jones W. S. Rhodes Billy

Old Schoolhouse of Mary and Her Lamb Reused by Ford

Sudbury Massachusetts January 17 United Press Henry Ford personally directed the return of the Mary and Her Lamb schoolhouse to America’s education system. The landmark, moved from Sterling twenty three miles away, joined New England antiques near the Wayside Inn. Sixteen children arrived by two buses despite snow to welcome the site. No lambs joined the program though several sheep were present to illustrate Ford’s plan to prove sheep can be raised.

Sudbury Mass United Press Mary America Henry Ford Sterling New England Wayside Ford

Little School Reopens with Children Marking Postwar Return

In New England and elsewhere the bell once used to summon Mary to school now calls sixteen children to study for the first time since before the Civil War. The little schoolroom rings with voices learning the three Rs once more.

New England Mary

Senate debates shift to bigger navy fight this week

The appropriations committee will likely report the naval supply bill and Senate debate on a bigger navy is expected to come. The Nicaraguan situation may sidetrack discussion as American warships are involved. A Lausarme treaty vote on Turkey relations is anticipated Tuesday with Muscle Shoals talks continuing today.

Washington Appropriations Committee Senate Turkey

Husband Rights Asserted In Milwaukee Domestic Case

Mrs Elsa Gehrig complained that her husband swore at her. The police magistrate informed her that he had that right in his own home.

Milwaukee Wis Elsa Gehrig

Increase Your Weight Five Pounds in Thirty Days

Doctors and pharmacists promote McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets to add flesh, appetite, and strength. Although tasting unpleasant, the product is marketed as a painless candy like tablet that claims to fill out the chest cheeks and neck and improve vigor within 30 days. If it fails, Cline's Pharmacy offers money back.

Cline McCoy

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Digestion Relief

The ad claims that taking a tablet of Papes Diapepsin instantly relieves indigestion and sour upset stomach with no distress. It guarantees correction of digestion for a few cents per package and asserts the product overcomes stomach trouble.

Interest earnings on workmen's comp funds rise to 15.38 million

Columbus January 17. Interest earnings on workmen's compensation funds held by the state industrial commission total 15 372 876 since October 2 1914 according to statistics by State Auditor Tracy. Assets of the fund stood at 49 959 992 last June 30.

Columbus U.R State Industrial Commission Tracy

Two Doorways to Kingdom of God Pastor Declares

The Rev. M. E. Charley preached on eternal life from the Gospel of Matthew at First Christian Church last night. He outlined two doors to God’s kingdom—obedience to the ten commandments and repentance leading to forgiveness—contrasting material and moral standards. Tem perance day program set for next Sunday at First M. E. church.

Jesus M. EB. Charley First Christian Church God the Redeemer Father Charley M. E. Church Chatley

Fatnes Medicine Promises Vitality Boost and Safe Treatment

A historical note claims Fatnes Medicine strengthens the body without harmful drugs. It states the remedy was prescribed for Rev. Father O'Brien of Lowell in 1866 and has been used for years with guaranteed safety.

John Father O'Brien Lowell Mass

Dog Licenses Due Before Wednesday Night

County Auditor Fred Cornwell urged owners to purchase dog licenses by Wednesday evening to avoid a one dollar fine. He estimated about 6,500 licenses are needed based on past years, noting that fewer than half have been bought so far. State law imposes a $25 penalty for harboring an unlicensed dog.

Fred Cornwell Cornwell

County Board delays action on Green Law requests

Delegations from the county appeared before the board of commissioners seeking action under the Green law. The commissioners indicated awaiting Ohio legislature action, and the motion was postponed.

Board of Commissioners Ohio

Eight of Chicago’s Sons Concert Dismissed Over Piano Pickup

Eight sons gathered in Chicago for a concert but were dismissed after the piano they tracked had to be sent away. The incident halted the performance and disrupted the audience.

Chicago

Chicago man returns to work after time theft case

A Chicago man named George Elberg faced a theft allegation but within a year he found employment with nearly every employer he approached. The report notes his rapid reemployment pattern amid ongoing case details.

Chicago George Elberg

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