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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1929
Page
5
The February 1 Messenger previews a serialized romance and mystery tale drawing readers with bright promise. The column hints at evolving arcs, entwined lovers, and suspenseful clues to unfold in upcoming installments.
Special services are announced at the Latter Day Saints Church in The Plains. Tonight will start with prayer at 6 45 and a sermon at 7 30 by Rev. T S Williams of Columbus. Thursday at 7 will feature an illustrated Life of Christ with Rev C H Foster of Columbus in charge.
Mr and Mrs Frank Cook of Athens spent Sunday with the FOvers parents Mr and Mrs F E Pook. George Gabriel Jr spent Saturday or Sunday with J R Turner in Portsmouth. Mr and Mrs Floyd Barker Mrs Gorge Gabriel Jr and Mr and Mrs Charlie Moler and son Gilbert Moler of Nelsonville and Charles Moler Jr of Akron were guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Moore and son here Sunday.
Mart Burris of Athens spent Sunday as guest of Miss Mildred Johnan in The Plains. Miss Eugenia Powers, Donald Mihoney and Ralph Swyers of Cleveland were guests Sunday at the homes of Fred Nida and M. O. Bryan in The Plains.
Georgie Smith, young son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith, died Sunday morning from pneumonia following influenza. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Hiram Mingus of the Independent Holiness Church in Janes, with church members Mrs. McKinney, Mrs. Mullins, and Mrs. Pyles singing. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Herman Theisen Sr of Millfield hosted and hosted guests from Athens Chauncey Glouster Columbus and Delaware over the weekend. The gatherings included the Rankin and Fox families and the Shaw and Simpson households with extended visits in Millfield and the homes of local relatives.
Chauncey Jan 23 Mazon Council No 938 Degree of Pocahontas to meet each Thursday at Jacksonville Hall. Tomorrow evening will install new officers followed by a pot-luck supper. Members urged to attend as efforts to build up the order continue.
The Rev. F. E. Roberts will preach Thursday evening at 7 30 o clock in the Millfield Church of Christ in Chauncey.
Chauncey welcomes Noah 8 Harvey as he launches a doughnut bakery in Converse Street this week. No prior bakery exists in town since the New System bakery run by Lloyd Pendergrass closed.
Evan Morgan Jr The Plains and Henry Morgan Chauncey traveled to St Clairsville on Wednesday morning. Mrs Wade Young Corning visited Chauncey this week to see her mother Mrs Mary Keatey.
A long column lists society meetings births and illnesses. Highlights include Polyanna Class party at Christan Church with prize winners Pauline Fierce Thelma Bingnan Lillian Cranmer. Florence Hawkins visiting Columbus for Alumni Memorial Auditorium dedication. several club meetings and program topics on local government wills banking income tax and Shakespeare. a birth announced Byron Eugene to Mrs Dorothy Cradlebaugh and Mr Fred White. various class and church activities with officers announced for future dates.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchfield entertained with a radio party at their Lower Plains home Monday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Russell McHarg Mrs Lois Stage and son Lowell Wendell Moore Miss Ada Dicken F M McHarg and Melvin Moore, all of Lower Plains. Mrs George Mason has returned from Nelsonville after three weeks caring for her ill parents Mr and Mrs Charles Grimm who are now convalescing.
A small audience heard eight School of Music students present a public recital in Music Hall Auditorium. standout performances included 12 year old violinist Jean Mees from Pomeroy with Seitz Concerto First Movement and accompanist Amy Lee, mezzo soprano Kathleen Conaway with Le Tu M Ami and The Lass with the Delicate Air, baritone Joe Dando in The Two Grenadiers, organist Marian Morris with Bach Prelude and Fugue in F Major, pianist Helen Louise Cline in Rachmaninoff Prelude Op 23 No 5, and sopranos Mary Elizabeth Clark and Beatrice Hixson with accompanying artists.
A brief note on changing cereal sweetness with grated maple or brown sugar or adding cookies figs raisins or prunes to the cereal. It suggests children enjoy the varied flavors at breakfast.
County officers found ten half pints and five pints of corn liquor under a trap door beneath a rug and bed in Lewis E. McDaniels home in Athens Brick Company yards. McDaniels was arrested and jailed. arraignment deferred as investigators probe prior liquor charges. He faces possible Ohio Penitentiary time if convicted on a third offense.
The Athens County Red Cross to hold its annual meeting next Wednesday evening in the Chamber of Commerce Rooms. W Finsterwald announces the board will discuss the year's program the allocation of funds from the annual drive and elect officers.
A vintage ad touts Zemo as a remarkable antiseptic liquid that relieves itching rashes and blemishes, clears the skin, and prevents dandruff. It claims to end eczema traces and urges keeping Zemo on hand with prices listed as 35, 60c, and 1.00.
No reports on progress of the Army drive were available. Frank 8 Roach, committee member, said the goal is $4,000 and weather delayed work for one day. First reports were due by Thursday with final results expected early next week.
The notice describes slippery hangers with frocks wind rubber bands and rubber tipped ends pressing into garment edges causing damage. It warns users to replace with non-slip designs to avoid snagging and wear on fabrics.
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