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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1922
Page
3
Millfield Ladies Bible Class elects new officers
Mrs. William Matson leads as teacher with Mrs. J. R. Wade as assistant in the Millfield Bible class election. New officers: president Mrs. Heyward Brookins secretary Mrs. a Mingus treasurer Mrs. Jo Brewer. Next meeting at Mrs. H. D. McDaniel's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford ‘Totman
William Matson
J. R. Wade
Heyward Brookins
A Mingus
Jo Brewer
H. D. McDaniel
John Daugherty
Queen Esther
Christian Church
Howard Brookins
Olive, Brookins
Mabel Matson
Nelsonville Preacher Draws Overflow Crowd at Final Service
Dr. Lowe delivered a powerful last sermon on The Lost Christ to a full Christian church. The audience expressed regret at his departure, praising his extraordinary speaking ability and the lasting impact of the meeting. The program includes tonight’s I O F E and Rebekah attendance and tomorrow’s crowning day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe
G. W. Good
Paul E. Kemper
Kemper
Jesus
Rebekah
Presbyterian Church Service and Youth Program
Prof. C L Martzolff of Ohio University will occupy the pulpit at 10 30 a m while the pastor moderates a congregational meeting in Logan. At 7 p m the church youth will lead a special program featuring a dialogue by Frances Merritt and Ruth Hyde. Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
C. L. Martzolff
Ohio University
Logan
Frances Merritt
Ruth Hyde
Bible School Sets Ambitious Attendance Goal for Sunday
The superintendent aims for the largest Bible school in months with plans to reach near 1000 people. Bereans target at least 500 men with special instrumental and vocal music led by J. W. Davis of New Straitsville. A 7:00 p m evangelistic service closes meetings with baptismals after the pastor's sermon. Junior and Senior C E societies meet at 6 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Bereans
J. W. Davis
New Straitsville
Donald Brown
C. E
Episcopal Service Set With Holy Communion At Eight
The church plans a Holy Communion observance at 8 a.m. and an 7 p.m. service with Rev. A Marshall preaching. A hearty welcome is extended to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Rev
A. Marshall
Entertaining Doctors by Mr and Mrs L J Eberle
Mr and Mrs L J Eberle hosted a six o clock dinner at their Columbus street home for city physicians. The four course meal featured handsome tableware and red carnations as favors. Afterward a theatre party at The Pastime followed the dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Eberle
Columbus Street
J. M. Hyde
N. Hill
W. M. Howe
C. E. Welch
A. Wk. Pritchard
C. C. Butt
Ss. Fr. But
C. G. Dew
J. C. McGrath
Y M C A Team Defeats Ohio National Guard in Friday Game
The Nelsonville Y M C A basketball team defeated the Ohio National Guard Team of Athens Friday evening with a final score of 45 to 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YY. M.C. A
Ohio National Guard
Athens
Nelsonville Y
Backus Returns From Lumber Convention
Mr. C. W. Backus manager of Nelsonville Lumber Co returns from Cincinnati where he attended the Lumbermens and Builders Supply convention in session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Backus
Cincinnati
Lumbermens and Builders Supply Convention
Backus
Nelsonville Lumber Co
Nelsonville High at Marietta in tonight basketball clash
Nelsonville High School basketball travels to Marietta to face the city’s high school team in a tense game tonight. Both squads seek a win to boost regional standings as locals rally behind their teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Marrietta
School board grants leave of absence for Miss Linton
Miss Elizabeth Linton has been granted a leave of absence to complete her normal course at Ohio University. Miss Lu Lane will finish the term for Miss Linton as first grade teacher at East End School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Linton
Ohio University
Lu Lane
Miss Linton
East End School
Anuric Promises Quick Kidney and Back Relief
Anuric touted as a powerful remedy for backache rheumatism and kidney issues. The ad claims rapid relief from pains in the back and kidneys and offers a ten cent trial package from Dr. Pierce's Invalids Hotel Buffalo New York with testimonials from Mr Johns of Cincinnati Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Johns
Street
Dinner hosted by Mrs. Retta Howe on First Street
Mrs Retta Howe entertained with a twelve o'clock dinner Friday at her home on First street. Covers were for Rev and Mrs Good Rev and Mrs Paul E Kemper and Mrs Robert Bone. Mrs Stella Reigle and Mrs Isaac Heli yer returned last night after spending several days in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retta Howe
First Street
Good
Paul E. Kemper
Robert Bone
Stella Reigle
Isaac Heliyer
Columbus
Church party recalls fashions and songs of yesteryear
About one hundred attendees gathered Friday at the Presbyterian church for its monthly party. Hostesses wore gowns from 50 years ago while Mrs. J. M. Hyde led an old fashioned singing school and Mrs. G. A. Hamm performed "The Old Cow Across the Road". Homer Krieg led a spelling bee as the crowd's top speller before a social lunch in the dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
J. M. Hyde
G. A. Hamm
Homer Krieg
Christmas Box Reaches Missionary in China
Mrs. Charles Tedrow reports a Christmas box sent by the local Presbyterian Missionary Society arrived in China December 23 in first class condition. Mrs. Cook, a Presbyterian missionary, thanks the ladies for their thoughtfulness and good timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Tedrow
Cook
China
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Scotts Return to Ohio After Blue Ribbon Diet Dressing Post
Friends report Mr and Mrs A P Scott plan to return to Ohio by March 1. He sold his Novelty store and home here last year and moved to St Louis to run a grocery and meat market. He will sell the grocery and becomes a demonstrator for Blue Ribbon salad dressing covering a 60 mile radius around Columbus where they will live.
Rip Van Winkle Benefit in Stuart's Opera House
Tickets go on sale Monday for a West End PTA benefit show Rip Van Winkle by Mr Steenrod at Stuart's Opera House on February 9 and 10. Admission is 15 cents for children and 35 cents for adults. tickets sold by West building children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rip van Winkle
Steenrod
Stuart's Opera House
West End
Parent-Teachers Association
Children of the West
Glouster Oil and Gas Co Dissolved After Trial Activity
Attorney George W. Rose convened a meeting to dissolve the Glouster Oil and Gas Co. Three Morgan County wells failed to yield enough oil to cover development costs after its formation about three years ago. Mrs Esta Creswell bound over to the grand jury in a separate case, charged by Mrs Hallie Galbraith, pleaded not guilty, waived examination, with bond set at $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.nce
George W. Rose
Glouster Oil and Gas Co
Morgan County
Esta Creswell
Glouster PTA Benefit Play Nets 129 Dollars
The home talent show at the opera house raised about 129 dollars for the Glouster Parent-Teacher association. Local talent directed by Gomer C. Davis of Shawnee performed the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Glouster Parent-Teacher Association
Gomer C. Davis
Shawnee
Glouster Sportsmen Club Holds Meeting Tomorrow
Members are urged to attend a mayor's office meeting tomorrow afternoon to elect officers for the year and encourage new members. The club helped establish a major game preserve north of Glouster and remains a leading state sportsmen group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Daughters of Veterans Install New Officers
Officers installed include President Iva Pedicord and senior vice president Nettie Lewis. Others named are secretary Mary Roberts treasurer to Mrs D J Thornton, instructress Lillie Kinney, council Lizzie McKee Nettie Allen Neva Cunningham, guide Mrs Mary May, guard Mrs Ferguson, assistant guide Mrs Mary McLain, color bearers Ella Heaton Mildred Cunningham Veata Cherrington Ione Thompson chaplain Frances Kempton pianist Lillian Stahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Daughters of Veterans
Iva Pedicord
Nettie Lewis
Gusta Wallace
Mary Roberts
D. J. Thornton
Lillie Kinney
Lizzie McKee
Nettie Allen
Neva Cunningham
Mary May
Ferguson
Mary McLain
Ella Heaton
Mildred Cunningham
Veata Cherrington
Ione Thompson
Frances Kempton
Lillian Stahl
Dr B H Rorick Dies in Fayette After Apoplexy
Dr B H Rorick died Friday at his Fayette home after an apoplexy. Former superintendent of Athens State Hospital for ten years he led a frugal, economical administration. He was active in state institutions and later involved in farming and banking. His wife suffered a stroke two years ago, and one daughter died in Athens while another daughter, Mrs Ted Sullivan, lives in Fayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Rorick
Fayette
Fulton County
Rorick
Athens State Hospital
Foryce
Ohio
Athens
Roricks
Ted Sullivan
Skunk Prank Wildly Threatens Old Nelsonville School
In a 19th century Nelsonville classroom, Charley Cable and Jim Knight unleash a skunk gag by hiding a glands in the coal pile. When the furnace erupts, the odor floods the room and the building is abandoned for days. The mystery of the culprits remains unsolved as a $25 reward goes unclaimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rod
Ed Butt
John
Tecan
Tom Hull
Campbell
Charley Cable
Charley
Jim Knight
Capt. Cable
Labor Aid Call To Back Dirt Farmers Urgently
Organized labor nationwide urged support for dirt farmers to press Congress for immediate passage of pending relief measures addressing the farm economy. The appeal seeks swift action to stabilize farmers' livelihoods and lift spirits during the agricultural downturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Congress
Humorist Reflects On True Challenge Of Mirth
A humorist contemplates that being funny is easy in theory but keeping the audience engaged over time proves the real test. He notes wit relies on timing and audience sense rather than mere clever lines.
Storm may delay senate voting on foreign debt bill
Stormy blizzard conditions in Washington threaten to derail Senate leaders' bid to push the foreign debt funding bill through by tonight. The weather disruptions risk delaying voting, with officials under pressure to act despite the severe winter storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan
Senate
Plains School House Bazaar Raises 63 90 For Handwork
At the Plains school house supper and bazaar on Friday evening, 63 dollars 90 cents was raised to buy material for handwork in schools. Miss Ball and Miss Anderson led the fancy work sales while Mrs Whitlatch and Miss Ethel Beekman of Athens supervised the home made candy. Teachers praised the surprisingly large total and noted the bazar could have cleared more revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains School House
Miss Ball
Miss Anderson
Whitlatch
Ethel Beekman
Athens
Clean coal debate and wage relief in Hocking Valley
Editor urges miners and operators to cooperate for cleaner coal and fair pay. Notes muddy working conditions hinder cleaning effort and warns against wage reductions while recalling a West Virginia example where daily work vanished after a 1917 scale was accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
Hocking Valley
West Virginia
Hocking
Fights for Freedom in Philadelphia Case
In Philadelphia on January 28, counsel for Catherine Rosier 21 plans to seek a writ of habeas corpus. Rosier who shot and killed her husband and his stenographer a week earlier was held without bail for the grand jury at a coroner's inquest yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Catherine Rosier
Rosier
Martial law proclaimed in Nebraska City during strike riots
Lincoln Neb Jan 28 Martial law was proclaimed at Nebraska City by Governor R. MacNeill as a result of strike riots at the Morton and Gregson packing plant. Five companies of state troops have been ordered sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Nebraska City
8. R. MacNevile
Morton & Gregson
City uses rose-scented telephones to curb flu
Huntington health authorities launched a deodorized telephone disinfectant program to fight a flu outbreak. The scent of the disinfectant rose perfume was chosen for its strong, pleasant aroma and potential lingering effect on surfaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
City Health Department
Harding declines Bolivia invitation to Tacno-Arca talks
Washington January 28 President Harding has declined to invite Bolivia to join the Washington conference between Chile and Peru to arbitrate the Tacno-Arca boundary dispute, the State Department announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Bolivia
Chile
Peru
State Department
Danish panel backs Nansen for Nobel Peace Prize
The Danish inter parliamentary committee recommended Dr Fridtjof Nansen receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts aiding Russian famine sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Inter-Parliamentary Committee
Fridtjof Nansen
Deaths Lucile Frost Dies at 47 in Bearwallow Ridge
Mrs. Lucile Frost of Pratts Fork dies at Bearwallow Ridge from dropsy at age 47. Her husband Glynn Frost had died two years earlier from the flu. Funeral services set for Sunday at 10 a.m. at Bearwallow Ridge church with burial in Cherry Ridge cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratts Fork
Lucile Frost
Bearwallow Ridge
Glynn Frost
Cherry Ridge
Farm Produce Cheaper on Ohio Farms Weathers
Ohio farmers report lower revenues year over year with wheat down from 1.83 to 1.07 a bushel and eggs 57 to 33 cents a dozen. Butter, veal calves, lamb, sheep and milk also fall, while apples and potatoes buck the trend. High freight and taxes, plus high purchased goods, hurt profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
State Division of Markets
George A. Marvin
Heflin pushes to reveal bank building costs in New York
Senator Heflin introduces a resolution in the senate demanding copies of all bills and contracts tied to the proposed Federal Reserve Bank building in New York City. Democratic colleagues critique the project as extravagance and wasteful spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Senate
Heflin
Alabama
Federal Reserve Bank
New York City
Trichina Poisoning Claims Third Victim in Portsmth
In Portsmouth Ohio Mrs Frank Welch of McGaw near the city died yesterday from eating fresh pork sausage containing trichina larvae. She was the third death linked to the sausage after Mrs William Smith and her son Cecil died in recent days. Four others who ate the sausage remain ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth, O
Frank Welch
McGaw
William Smith
Cecil Smith
Stork Wins Race as Twin Boys Born En Route to Hospital
Dr Stork victorious in a race with Walter Crawford the ambulance driver while presenting Mrs Lulu Baker 23 with twin boys en route to the general hospital late Friday afternoon in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stork
Cincinnati
Walter Crawford
Old Bird
Lutie Baker
W&h
General Hospital
War on Mexico Guatemala border feared as powder keg
Washington reports warned that border tensions between Mexico and Guatemala were volatile and could erupt into hostilities at any moment. Officials cited unconfirmed clashes and blamed provisional Guatemalan forces fighting against the Uinaista faction attempting to flee into Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Uinista
Mexico
Germany seeks breathing spell on reparations demand
Berlin January 28 Germany asks for a breathing spell in indemnity talks with the reparations commission. The note dispatch set forth the principal aim to pause the reparations pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
International
Allied ‘Reparations Commission
Germany
Cabinet Split On Sinn Fein Amnesty Debate
London sources report dissension in the British cabinet over granting royal amnesty to the remaining Sinn Fein prisoners held in English jails, signaling a split on the policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sinn Fein
Health Advice Ad for Foley Cathartic Tablets
Fragmentary old health ad promotes Foley Cathartic Table to cleanse bowels and improve digestion. Claims benefits include relieving formation and biliousness, sweetening the stomach, aiding the liver, and reducing gas without heavy side effects.
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