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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1924

Page

3

Local clergy change and travels noted in Chauncey area

Chauncey residents Chauncey minister and Mrs J A Long moved from Wilmington to Indianapolis where Long will pastor North Park Church of Christ. Long formerly led Chauncey Church of Christ. Mrs Long is Harvey Nye’s daughter. Rev Long is Ohio University graduate and formerly Wilmington First Church pastor.

Mer Chauncey J. A. Long Wilmingo Indianapolis Ind Long Pate North Park

Welcome Home Jimmy at Globe Theatre by Millfield PTA

Four small audiences in cold weather watched the home talent play Welcome Home Jimmy at the Globe Theatre. Presented Monday evening by the Millfield Parent Teachers Association, the four act drama showed creditable performances from the cast.

Jimmy Globe Theatre Millfield Parent Teaches

Revival Notes and Local Socials in Chauncey

The Sand Run Holiness Chapel revival led by Rev Harvey Smith shows no conversions yet. Dyar Mitchell of Millfield and Rev and Mrs C T Overly assisted in Sunday services. Several Millfield visitors including Frank Simpson and Rev Harry Craig attended weekend events. Casually noted visits include Mrs Dyer Mitchell and Mrs Charles Young in Chauncey, E L Saffell and son William of Bucyrus spent the weekend with the Drakes. Mrs Saffell sought her mother ill with influenza but improving. Mrs W D Hines returned from Cos, visiting family here. Donald Figgins has spent weeks in Chauncey and will be in Columbus Saturday with John Shafer hosting Loyal Bible class guests. Hazel Lahugh of Millfield visited Chauncey. James Johnson and sons from Athens attended Mrs Anna Noble and daughters on High Street. Mrs Robert Hixson Jr. and son returned to Catlettsburg Ky after visiting relatives here and in Parkersburg W Va.

Sand Run Holiness Arch Harvey Smith Dyar Mitchel Millfield Overly Prank Simpson Harry Craig Glouster Ins E. L. Saffell Wiliam Bucyrus, O Chauncey J. A. Drake

Ladies Aid Society Meets for Thursday Quilting

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Chauncey M. FE Church will meet Thursday at the home of Mrs. Lafe Crosser in Lexington. Attendees are urged to have good attendance and the day will be spent quilting. Vegetable soup will be served at noon.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Chauncey M. FE Trs. Lafe Crosser Lexington Aroun

Mrs Mary Wolfe Howard 95 Dies at Home on Oregon Ridge

Mrs. Mary Wolfe Howard died Monday night at home on Oregon Ridge after a long illness. She had been bedfast for 15 years and was cared for by her daughters Elizabeth Knode and Helen Howard at the old homestead. A devout Christian, she was a member of the Church of Christ since girlhood. Her husband died years ago and reunions of the Wolfe family have long been held at the Oregon Ridge homestead.

Mary Wolfe Howard Oregon Ridge Fteecuneey Arch of Christ Wolfe Foward

New Machine Produces 59000 Cigarettes an Hour

A new device starts rapid production, delivering 59 000 cigarettes per hour. The remark Necessity is the mother of invention underscores the push for faster, more efficient tobacco manufacture.

Lack of aid may free troubled Bulgarian inmate

Steve Edeff, 33, a Bulgarian inmate at Lina State Hospital, could gain release if someone helps him start anew in life. Officials say only possible ally is a prisoner in Ohio Penitentiary. Edeff’s Toledo larceny sentence is finished, but he remains alone in the United States. The Bulgarian consul may be asked to obtain aid for his case.

Steve Edeff Freedom Der Lina State Hospital Ife Ker Ohio Edeff Toledo United States Bals

Funeral services for Nora Bennett held at Christian church

Funeral services for the late Mrs Nora Bennett will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock at the Christian church she loved and served faithfully for many years. Mr and Mrs J Vo Wooed are in Athens called by the death of the former's mother Mrs Perry Wood.

Nora Bennett The Christian Church J. Vo Wooed Athens Perry Wood

Simms Couple Sentenced for School Violations

Mr and Mrs Lewis Simms were jailed in Athens County for 30 days after failing to keep their children in school. Chief Pearson escorted them to the Athens jail Monday after the mayoral court order.

Lewis Simms Athens County Doni+y Pearson Athens

Millses to Make W. Juniper Home on Columbus Street

Mr and Mrs Ed Mills plan to reside at the W Juniper residence on Columbus Street after extensive repairs. They expect to move in by mid February.

Ed Mills

Wesley Thompson Dies From Mine Injuries In City

Wesley Thompson 66 died at his Poplar street home from injuries suffered in a mine about ten days earlier. A 22 year city resident and respected member of the Christian church he leaves a wife three children two daughters one son a brother and two sisters and three grandchildren. Funeral services are planned Thursday at 2 p.m. and he was a member of the Red Men and k of P. orders.

Wesley Thompson Poplar Street Thompson Christian Church Red Men P.’s J. W. Sowers Columbus Mable Steenrod Sam Nelsonville

Night school attracts fifteen in Nelsonville classes

Fifteen persons enrolled last night for a Nelsonville night school to run six to eight weeks with two lessons weekly. A second class meets Friday night. late arrivals can still join for free courses in reading writing and arithmetic. Mrs. George F. Tifft directed the women, Miss Deer the men, and Mrs. Ida Thornton the colored group. a blackboard is sought via phone to Mrs. J. M. Hyde.

Nelsonville George F. Tifft Miss Deer Ida Thornton J. M. Hyde

Revival and funeral notices for church and tribe event

Rev J V Coleman of Cincinnati former Pilgrim Holiness pastor will speak Wednesday to promote orphanage work. Friday revival opens with Rev Gaddis as evangelist and the Moser sisters as special singers. Kill Fagle Tribe 179 orders meeting Red Men Hall Tuesday Jan 22 to arrange Wesley Thompson funeral by order of Sachem Lawrence Call and C of R T C Boring.

J. V. Coleman Cincinnati Pilgrim Holiness Church Gaddis Moser Sisters Kill Fagle Red Men’s Hall Wesley ‘Thompson Lawrence Call T. C. Boring

Earthquake Forecasts May Be Possible Says Stanford Scientist

Stanford University professor Bail ey Willis maps California faults for the Seismological Society of America showing where shocks may occur. He notes quakes arise from slips on faults and may be forecast by tracking elastic vibrations along danger rifts, though several problems remain.

Stanford University Cal Bailey Willis Willis Seismological Society of America California Professor Willis New York

Film workers poorly paid declares L A auditor

Los Angeles January 22 A M Brentinger auditor of the Norma Talmadge company presents statistics challenging the view that actresses and actors in films are highly paid. He notes Norma Talmadge productions run in about 16 000 theaters worldwide with three showings per day and four performances daily totaling 126 000 performances. he estimates Talmadge earns about three pictures a year costing 2 500 900 dollars, and claims each performance costs about seven dollars to produce while total production costs per performance are near one dollar. He argues that 65 percent of film profits go to the producer and star, with production expenses remaining to be deducted.

Los Angeles A. M. Brentinger Norma Talmadge Brentinger Caruse Sarah Bernhardt Misa Talmadge Prentinger

Adams Township Oil and Gas Co to drill second and sink third well

The Adams Township Oil and Gas Co organized in Defiance County voted at its stockholders meeting to complete a second test well and to sink a third as soon as possible to determine if paying quantities of oil exist in Adams township.

Defiance, O Adams Township Oil and Gas Co Defiance County Adams Township

Judge Rules Building Fund To Be Used For New School

Bucyrus Ohio Judge Grant E Mouser overruled a petition seeking a 197 225 09 transfer from the New Washington consolidated school district building fund to its sinking fund. The ruling directs the funds be used for constructing a new school building.

Bucyrus Juudge Mouser New Washington Consolidated

Mussolini plans tight restrictions on Italian liquor trade

Rome reports the Mussolini government will push laws to curb liquor sales. Official data show alcoholism deaths at about 16 per million, yet the regime aims to limit spirits to one outlet per thousand residents in large towns and ban sales after 10 36 p m.

Mussolini

Lenine Death Affects Russia In Washington Shock

News of Nicolai Lenine's death sent a wave of shock through Washington. Senator William Borah said Lenine's death is a grievous blow to Russia and its future, as speculation swirled about relations and recognition.

Washington Nicolai Lenine Russia William E. Borah Idaho Congress Lenine

Hudat Hudnell Pleads Guilty in Non Support Case

Hindnell pleaded guilty to non support of his minor child Paul Hudnell in Common Pleas Court. He was placed under 300 bond and ordered to pay five dollars weekly toward support. The court taxed the prosecution costs at 26.22 dollars. N Wk Alderman named trustee of the bond.

Deter T Hindnell Paul Hudnelt Common Pleas N. WK. Alderman

Athens man fined for improper parking offense

Clyde Rattin of Athens was fined $5 after pleading guilty to parking without proper license display in front of Mayor J. A. Koons. He paid the fine and was released.

Clyde Rattin Athens J. A. Koons

Cruelty Charges Filed in Athens County Case

Three men from near Chase faced magistrate Hedges on cruelty to animals charges after alleged neglectful care. Warnings included pleas of guilty and not guilty with future trials set for January 24 and January 29. Officers Rowe and Constable Tucker led the proceedings with defendants Cunningham Chase and William Martin arraigned at Guysville.

Chase Martin Athenms County Hedges Hillmane A. C L. Rowe W. Cunningham Guysville and Co E. Chase William Martin Near Chase Thee Tucker Cunningham

Nagle arraigned on intoxicating liquor possession charge

Jacob Nagle of Trimble appeared in Magistrate Helwie's court Monday evening charged with possessing intoxicating liquor. Prohibition Officer Joe Jonas testified. Nagle pleaded not guilty and posted bond for a Wednesday appearance, January 25.

Jacob Nagle Trimble Helwie Joe Jonas Nagle

Cossack Rebellion Erupts in Don Region

In Don region, rebellion breaks out among the Cossacks and troops are deployed to quell the disorders. Authorities report clashes as security forces move to restore order amid unrest.

Copenhagen Don

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