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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1924
Page
2
The Church of Christ at Glouster Ohio holds its second week revival with growing interest and new members admitted. Morning services include Bible school and communion with preaching. evening services follow with topics Some Things That Are For Man and Bridge the Chasm.
The Color Ame, a fanatical group, has reached Mindanao mainland from Mingo and cut communications between Placer and Mainit while burning and pillaging. Governor-general Wood plans more reinforcements to the constabulary and possibly regular troops as the revolt may spread. His yacht heads 150 men to Surigco amid rumors Hizol the national hero has come to life.
Dr. T. R. Biddle of Athens was elected one of two delegates to represent the Southern Rio Coal Exchange at the joint state meeting of coal operators and miners in Jacksonville Florida. J. & Jones of Sunday Creek Coal Co. was named the other delegate. alternates named were J. H. Pritchard and Newton. The Columbus meeting was the exchange’s annual gathering with Dr. Biddle elected president and other officers named.
London reports say the cabinet may send a commission to Russia to study conditions before recognition. Labor moderates push for Soviet debt recognition and Moscow indemnity. Grady reportedly demands dropping plans for a $50 million Singapore naval base before agreeing to be ambassador, but Singapore project cancellation is doubtful.
A series of five Sunday night revival services begins next Sunday at the Christian church. Rev. Mitchell F. E. Chadley will preach at each, with topics including Men and Their Better Selves, Men and Their Homes, Men and Their Amusements, Men and Their Country, and Men and Their Religion. Class Six Chorus of First Methodist Episcopal will sing opening night. services start at 7 o clock.
This newspaper snippet discusses ailments common to women and their effects such as dark circles, pallor, fatigue, headaches, and nervous conditions. It urges reliance on Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, noting it has helped many women for half a century.
London reports some engineers and firemen resume work while transport remains badly crippled. Settlements talks are deadlocked, prolonging disruption to rail services.
Hamden high school defeated Byers high school 19 to 8 at the school auditorium Wednesday evening. After a short visit, Glendon Bagley returned to Columbus where he is employed. Other local brief items note residents visiting, a new piano purchase by Louise Thompson, and funeral attendance for St Jewell.
The W. Cc. T held a jubilee meeting at Rev L Lewis's Chillicothe street home on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs G Crosa spoke on Law Enforcement and Mayor Clyde Pierce on Difficulties of law Enforcement while Rev J Lewis presented on Welstead Act. Mrs Clarence MeécKinniss departed for Cincinnati Thursday for a week with her sister Mra Lenora Shubert.
After a several days visit with sister Mrs Lucy Blerhoop, Mr Sue Chenoweth departed for Detroit early in the week. En route he stopped in Columbus to visit his daughter Miss Omah and son Vaughn, who are students at Ohio University.
Mr and Mrs Lee Stanton welcomed a guest on Wednesday night. The short notice event focused on social greeting and informal conversation at their home.
Mrs John Rhodes and her son Kendal of Columbus visited Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs W F Stan ton. Also present was E R Ferguson manager of Mutual Life Insurance of New York Cincinnati.
An advertisement for Creomulsion promotes its two fold action to soothe inflamed membranes and attack germs causing coughs colds and lung trouble. It claims creosote as the key healing agent and guarantees satisfaction or money back after following directions.
A nitrogen explosion at a chemical plant in Meerbeburg Germany kills several people and injures many others. Emergency crews respond as authorities investigate the cause and scope of the blast.
Cleveland Ohio January 25. Superintendent H R. G. Jones announces that starting next September fourth fifth and sixth grades will have separate teachers for each subject rather than one teacher for all. All higher grades already use departmental instruction.
Mr and Mrs Orland G Houck announced the birth of a daughter on January 21 at the sheltering Arms hospital. The Houcks reside at 21 Elliott Street in the city.
Paris reports a treaty of alliance and friendship between France and Czechoslovakia's Premier Benes, dated January 25, outlining strengthened ties between the two nations.
A new oil lamp claims to beat gas and electricity with a bright soft white light. Tested by the U S Government and 35 universities, it burns 84 percent air and 6 percent kerosene, without odor smoke or pumping. EB A Johnson offers a 10 day free trial or a free lamp to first local helper, with earning potential of 240 to 500 dollars monthly.
C. W. Waid of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation announces the Ohio Vegetable Growers association program. Sessions will be held at Ohio State University in Columbus on February 7 and 8, aligning with Farmers' Week.
In Bucyrus Ohio icy sidewalks led to injuries as C H Hasdorf broke a collar bone after a fall on slippery pavement and Fred Yackee sustained a broken hip while navigating the icy streets.
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