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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1923
Page
3
There will be a double header this Saturday at the Y with Murray City High School facing the Local Intermediates and Troop 4 meeting Athens Scout Troop 2. Both games are expected to be closely contested with two lively contests guaranteed.
Dr. Welch president of the Chamber calls all members to meet at the Y at 4 p m next Wednesday for a group picture. No member will be barred on account of his looks.
Delegates from YMCA associations across Ohio gathered in Columbus on Tuesday and Wednesday for the state convention. The meeting, noted for optimism toward five-year goals, supported the Christian Emphasis Campaign of 1923 with John R Mott leading nationwide group meetings. The local association plans to send at least two men to Indianapolis for emphasis events.
At a joint meeting of the board of health and the city school board held Wednesday night it was decid.
The flu epidemic has begun to abate but the district will keep affected students from attendance until full recovery. Students must present a doctor’s certificate to return. Two deaths have been reported this week as cases ease from the peak levels.
Morning service at 10 30 led by Rev Cur tis R Douglas from Logan Presbyterian Church fills the pulpit. Rev Arpee goes to Logan. Evening service at 6 features Miss Frances Merritt leading the Senior Endeavor. Regular pastor preaches in the evening.
The Berean Class invites all city lodges to join a big day on Sunday January 28 with special music in solos and instrumental features. A large crowd is expected to attend.
Co. A. Johnson pastor leads Bible School at 9 30 A M and morning worship at 10 30 A M with Leigh singing Nailed To The Cross The evening evangelistic service at 7 90 features Smile Chorus and He Tenderly Looked At Me Leigh also sings Final announcements note state superintendent of young people visit January 31 at the church C E Society meets at 6 00 P M
Station WEAF will air a convention on Saturday night January 27 between 8 30 and 10 00 in New York City. The program includes a military band and the Metropolitan Glee Club with speakers Haley Wiske president Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Governor Charles Hughes and the secretary of state. The station's wavelength is 400 feet.
Charles Henry Smith born August 6 54 at Long Bottom Ohio died January 15 1923. He married Anna Belle Jacoby Green October 10 1901 and had two sons Noel and Robert. Survived by wife two sons one stepson Warner Green four brothers two sisters. He lived near Nelsonville respected. A thank you note to mourners and contributors follows.
Revival meetings at The Plains Holiness church progress with Rev. J. B. McBride delivering eloquent sermons as the crowd gathers for ongoing services.
A Torrey Pines area beach discovery ends the life of a California dancer and cabaret performer known as Miss Mann. The victim was found clothed only in undergarments after renting a bungalow near the shore the night before. The case leaves many in the local community seeking details.
I C Saneholtg delivers a sermon on The Elements of Christ's Kingdom as four congregants respond to the call. Rev J C Brikhart leads with trombone and voice in song after a special piece Grace is greater than all your Sin. Services continue next week with Sunday school at 9 30 morning service 10 30 Love Feast 2 30 and evening service 7.
Thursday night service praised as one of the best with a strong gospel message by Rev C L Johnson and featured a lively song service. A new member joined the church at the close. Sub ject that night was The Race of Life. Leigh sang The Holy City and Too Late.
A midweek birthday party honored Mrs. Hazel Birch of Wimberly for her 23rd birthday. The gathering featured gifts, music, merriment, late refreshments, and a birthday cake. Attendees included Mrs. James Auflick Sr Edgar Auflick Mrs. Thomas Auflick Sr Mrs. Jesse Wills Mrs. Walter Smith Mr. and Mrs. Fred Toudner Maurice Wilson Howard Fisk Tutner Birch and Mr. Alfred Richards.
Funeral services for Thomas Murphy Sr will be held Saturday morning at St Andrews church at 9 o clock in the forenoon two a.m. minutes after dawn notes unclear but service set at St Andrews church with arrival at nine o clock sharp for the rites.
Mrs C E Weltheimer entertained the Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church on Thursday afternoon. Missionary Literature was discussed with Mrs N Hill in charge. Mrs Ed Juniper Mrs Bartlett and Mrs Hill spoke on why members should subscribe to the magazines. Several subscriptions were secured and Mrs C C Sharp led the devotion. A light lunch was served by the hostess.
Workmen are now busy preparing for a fine new edition to the Cable Hardware store on the lot west of their present building. The enlargement reflects the firm’s up to date progressive spirit and growing business.
Funeral services were held Thursday at the Krieg residence for G W Adams conducted by Rev. Leon Arpee with songs by Mrs B E LeFever and Elmer Bay. He had lived seven years in Nelsonville and many friends attended the service. The body was taken to Banzer New York for burial beside his wife and son. Attending from nearby included Mrs Floyd Duffy Miss Tey Krieg and Mr Irving Krieg of Logan.
At Rev. and Mrs. Dabritz home in the M EK parsonage the wedding of Wilbur B. Clendenin and Frances Dyer occurred at 2 49 p m January 24. Clendenin, a respected local, is a Mineral M E B church member and Sunday School superintendent. He farms locally and works for Mr. Hili this winter season.
Miss Dyer a member of the M E church near her Ross county home earns hearty congratulations from the community. Clinton Knowlton recently sick with flu. Mrs Emmett Morrow of Lancaster visiting her parents the Hunters. Theodore Knowlton of Gladwin Mich visiting Arch Knowlton. K J Shannon and family Athens visitors. Charles Lowrey moves to A R Minecar farm in Chillicothe area. George Mace called to Middleport for brother Marion Mace. Mrs Earl Pidcock returns to Middleport after visits to Carbondale. Mrs Myth Pinney returns to Chillicothe after visits to Sickles and Minear. Raymond Roach moves to Wellston. Roy Lewellyn family visit in Athens. Amaree Nanna of Athens visits Nanna family. Will H PD Nanna, H D Nanna, and Lee Jones attend funeral in Nelsonville. Raymond Hunter of Akron spends days with G A Hunter family. Entertainment at M P church next Monday night Jan 29.
Native postmen in parts of British West Africa endure journeys up to three weeks through dense jungle to deliver a single mail, highlighting the remote and challenging communications network in colonial territories.
Joseph Schildkraut and wife Elsie Bartlett study the parts they will play in the Theatre Guild production of Peer Gynt in New York, preparing for the stage presentation with focus and chemistry.
The Messenger schedules screenings in Nelsonville Glouster and Athens to raise funds for Sheltering Arms hospital. Dr Welch leads Nelsonville Chamber plans filming with high school students staff and teams. Director Whitmar and camera chief Lawrence organize shoots across cities with prizes for standout locals.
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