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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1923

Page

3

Pilgrim Holiness Church Evokes Large Harvest at Nelsonville

Nelsonville crowd attends Pilgrim Holiness meeting where Rev. J B McBride delivers a stirring sermon on Jesus the World's only Hope Redemption. Rev Lynn directs singing as Mrs McBride participates. Rev C L Johnson speaks to youths and outlines salvation plans. Tonight Pastor Brings theme Wages that will never be reduced asking wage earners to attend.

Lurch J. B. McBride Jesus McBride Nong 2 Land Lynn Ad Bers C. L. Johnson

Death of Mr B F Gibbs Aged 69 In Nelsonville

Mr Gibbs longtime Nelsonville resident dies at his Fast Franklin street home at 11 PM after pneumonia. He leaves widow and children Mrs Alex Nelson Mrs James Knight Miss Hisie Gibbs and Frank Gibbs. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 PM at Mrs Nelson’s home with call times prior notes at Gibbs home and Nelson residence.

B. F. Gibbs Franklin Street Nelsonville Gibbs Mr Gibbs Methodist Church Alex Nelson James Knight Hisie Gibbs Frank Nelson

Sunday School Social At Episcopal Church Basement

Mrs. Fred Halls Sunday School class hosts a social tonight in the church basement. Admission of or will be charged.

Fred Halls Episcopal Church

Central PTA Meeting Postponed to January 26

The regular meeting of the Central Parent-Teachers Association scheduled for Friday afternoon has been postponed one week to Friday afternoon January 26.

Central Parent-Teachers Association

Spencer announce birth of daughter January eleventh

Mr and Mrs Ernest Spencer announce the birth of a daughter at their home born January 11 with the family welcoming the new arrival.

Ernest Spencer

Dinner for The Hustlers Sunday School Class

The Hustlers class at the Methodist Sunday School with teacher Mrs Charles Works shared a pot luck meal in the church social rooms. At 1 o'clock a bountiful dinner was served with covers laid for fifteen.

Methodist Sunday School Charles Works Methodist Church

Lama father son visit in Columbus as patient recovers

E. R. Lama spent Tuesday in Columbus with his father J. M. Lama who is rapidly recovering at Grant hospital after a recent operation. Mrs. Lizzie Cooley left today for St. Petersburg Florida to spend the remainder of the winter.

E. R. Lama Columbus J. M. Lama Grant Hospital Lizzie Cooley St. Petersburg, Fla

Careful Shampooing Prescription from a Skincare Guide

The article warns against harsh soaps for hair care and promotes Mulsified coconut oil shampoo as pure and greaseless. Two to three teaspoonfuls in a cup of warm water cleanses effectively, producing rich lather that rinses away dust dirt dandruff and oil. It leaves the hair soft, silky, and easy to manage.

Retail Clerks Association Holds Regular Y M C A Session

Tuesday evening at the Y M C A the Retail Clerks association met in regular session. A short business session was held. This organization will become very active in the next few months. Officers are president George Lowery and secretary treasurer Velma Dowler.

Retail Clerks Association George Lowery Velma Dowler

Microbe of Love to Open at Stu art’s Opera House

Rehearsals begin tonight for The Microbe of Love a three act musical comedy to be produced by the Eastern Stay at Stu art’s Opera House January 26th A well trained cast with costumes and scenery from Wayne P Sewell Co Atlanta Ga will present Nelsonville with one of its best home talent shows Fifty characters will be used Tickets are available from Eastern Star members.

Stuart's Opera House Wayne P. Sewell Co Atlanta Nelsonville Fastern Star

Local Visits Highlight Pekin Residents and Guests

Mrs. Ida Fuller of Pekin Illinois is visiting her sister Mrs. Jesse Baughman and brothers Walter and Allen Hunter. Mrs Bernice Coe and Mae Dearth of Hope were guests of Mrs. Oscar Lewellyn and Mrs Hazel Trout. Several locals attended a basketball game in Athens Monday night. Mrs. W. O. Porterfield and children were mentioned in the same note.

Ida Fuller Pekin, T Mrs Jesse Baughman Walter and Allen Hunt Bernice Coe Mae Dearth Hope Oscar Lewellyn Hazel Trout Athens W. 10. Porterfield Chil

Mrs R R Stalter hosts bridge club luncheon

Mrs. R. R. Stalter entertained the ladies of her bridge club on Wednesday afternoon. A one o'clock luncheon preceded the cards and three tables were used in the play.

R.R. Stalter

Sharp couple welcomes baby daughter at home

Mr and Mrs Edward Sharp welcomed a daughter born Wednesday morning at their home.

Edward Sharp Ar

Granddaughter Illness Calls Mrs Schnackenburge to Cincinnati

Mrs. Tena Schnackenburge is summoned to Cincinnati on Wednesday due to illness of her young granddaughter Betty Schnackenbure.

Tena Schnackenburge Cincinnati Betty Schnackenbure

Social News Briefs From Columbus Area

The text notes a woman traveling to Columbus due to a sister’s illness. The local postmaster sold four thousand dollars in treasury saving certificates last week. Mrs. John Smith remains home ill with flu. Summit Grange plans a regular meeting Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs George Mace host cousin A D Cullums of Griffin Ind as guest. Eva Wort of Columbus visits her parents Mr and Mrs Lafe Hawk.

Dren Columbus Treasury John Smith Summit Grange George Mace A. D. Cullums Griffin Ind Eva Wort Lafe Hawk

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Nelsonville News William Leigh Lewis E. Cash Palmer School Ohio B. FE. Gibbs S. S. Social Ss. S. Dinner Mrs. W. T. Bean de Land, Fila New Marshfield Bredge Lash White Rose En-Ar-Co Auto Tire & Gas Company Athens Ice & Storage Co Athens County Buick Company F. R. Beasley Telephone Court Justin Filling Station Stewart Glouster Livery Company Glouster Wm. Frank Albany Chas. Price Logan F. W. Weymousler Straitsville Auto & Supply Co New Straitsville Arch Weekley Greendale Lockhart Guysville National Light Coal Oil Goodrich Tires Auto Tire & Gas Co National Refining Co Corner Chestnut Harper Sts Dublin County Tipperary Mayo T&s Athens Safest Security Mutual Home & Savings Association To & P.M Picor Athens National Bank Dar As Eo Ty Dr. J. WH. Berry Tt. J. Hoover M. M. Kerr P. Kircher Yr Merwin Virgile Davis, Se Russia J. Schmidt Fietad Scott ‘Ary UNT Nelson Ville Callie Hams Pound Arbuckle’s
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