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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1931

Page

12

Mees to Speak at St Matthews Sunday Anniversary

Capital University president Dr. Otto Mees and Rev. A H Kuhlman will headline St Matthews Lutheran Church seventy fifth anniversary events in Logan Ohio on Sunday. The program includes Rev Amos L Hyde and former pastor Rev C F Laner with the Varsity Quartet and Miss Mary Louise Bowen at the organ. The 1856 church, originally The First Lutheran, was remodelled five years ago to serve a growing congregation.

C. F. Laner Bellfonte St. Matthews Lutheran Church Kuhlman Tauer Pennsylvania Heyde Mees Capital University Mary Louise Bowen

Jennie Harden Dies After Illness at 36

Jennie Blanche Harden 36 daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Harden of near Logan died at home after months with Bright's disease She worked in the city for years and belonged to the Christian Culture Class of the Brethren Sunday School The funeral will be held Saturday at 10 AM at the United Brethren Church with Rev Peters and Rev Speers burial in Osk Grove Cemetery

Unitead Brethren Church B & Peters X. G. Speers Columbus Osk Grove

Christian Stewardship Talk At Women’s Missionary Meeting

A paper on Christian Stewardship was presented by Mirc. J. G. Sain at the Women's Home Missionary Society gathering in the Methodist Episcopal Church on Tuesday afternoon. Devotionals were led by Mrs. Cora Turner, with Mrs. Kitty Dill presiding. Mrs. Wilber Lernine spoke on Porto Rico, and a two course dinner was served by several members including Mrs. Sain and Mrs. James R. Fields.

Mirc J. G. Sain Women’s Home Missionary Stety Methodist Episcopal Church Cora Turner Kitty Dill Porto Rico Wilber Lernine Sain James R. Fields Gaerne Lehman Clifford Walker H. PD. Atha Frank Burberry C. Atha

Knights of Pythias District 2 Meet in Laureville Hall

District 2 Knights of Pythias will hold a meeting at Laureville Hall next Thursday at 7 30 p m announced by Marcus Th Lohr district deputy grand chancellor. Work will be exemplified in the mens Bank and a large delegation is planning to make the trip.

Logan Knigits of Pythias Laureville Marcus Th Lohr Mens Bank Focal Lodge Lannin

Mrs Keynes Hosts Thimble and Art Club Lunch

Mrs Ella Keynes entertained Thimble and Art Club members at her East Main Street home with a 1 o'clock luncheon on Wednesday. An interesting article was shared during roll call while the afternoon was spent socially.

Ella Keynes Thimble and Art Club East Main Street

Central Ohio Area Council Scouts names locals to posts

Logan residents Dr F Rauch wins vice president seat and Edward C Hamilton joins the Executive Board. A leadership training class with about twenty men is under way in Hocking County as 89 area troops exist outside Columbus. Three troops are established in Hocking County with others planned for Union Furnace Haydonville Murray City and Loran.

Logan Central Ohio Area Council Boy Scouts of America Columbus F. Rauch Edward C. Hamilton Hocking County Union Furnace Haydonville Murray City Loran

Funeral Services for Harold Nupp delayed by mother’s illness

Funeral services for Harold Nupp, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Nupp of North Street, are planned for Saturday afternoon with Rev James R. Fields. Home or church service depends on Mrs. Nupp’s condition after a heart attack and recent second illness.

Logan Harold Nupp James Nupp North Street James R. Fields Napp

Miss Catherine Miller Feted At West Main Street Shower

Miss Catherine Miller, daughter of Mrs. Ella Miller, was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower and bride party hosted by Mrs. C. S. Clark on West Main Street. Pink and white décor featured a three umbrella arrangement. Miss Lillian Sparnow won first in bridge, Mrs. Edward Jones second, presented to the guest of honor. A two course lunch was served by the hostess with Mrs. M. H. Cherrington. Additional guests included Mrs. Ella Miller and many neighbors.

Catherine Miller Ella Miller S. Clark West Main Street Miss Miller Roger Friend Belle Miller Theodore Lytle Sparnow Logan Herbert Mason Erie Mary Jane Mason

Local HospitalUpdates On Infections And Surgeries

Miss Eleanor Dotson ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Cistle Detsen near Logan was admitted to Cherrington Hospital Tuesday with an infection in the right arm. Hazeld Wyeth of near Aliens Fille had an appendicitis operation days ago and is reported to be recovering satisfactorily. Mrs Heth Hooper of Shawnee who recently had surgery is improving.

Estimated cost of election for water plant and sewer

Logan January 30 an election board official priced a special election to issue bonds for a water softener plant and East End sanitary sewer at about 800 dollars The main expense 550 dollars for 11 precinct judges and clerks Rental of 10 polling places 509 dollars ballots and supplies 150 advertising 45 Booth setup costs are included The council holds decision on whether to proceed and petitions continue circulating The aim is to provide work for laborers if the jobs are created.

Logan East End Election Board

Judy Grocers Defeat Lumber Supply in Narrow Bowling Lead Cut

Judy Grocers swept three games from league-leading Lumber Supply on January 29, cutting their margin. Lohis Barbers, Johnson and Reshara led the Grocers with scores around 623 and 39 pins for Johnson, while the team totaled 1,413 pins in the final lane. Short of the Barbers posted a 617.

Logan Judy Grocers Lumber Supply Lohis Barbers Johnson Reshara Grocers Barbers

Breene Hosts Fortniddly Bridge Club at North Mulberry

Mr and Mrs Charles Breene entertained the Fortniddly Bridge Club at their North Mulberry Street home on Wednesday evening. High scores were won by Mrs John Krieg and Mr Breene with substitutes Mrs Rudolph Brown Sr Miss Helen Breene and Charlies Hoopes.

Charles Breene Fortniddly Bridge Club North Mulberry Street John Krieg Breene Rudolph Brown Helen Breene Charlies Hoopes

Butler To Be Tried In General Court Martial

Washington reports that Maj. Gen. Smedley Butler faces a general court martial following the Butler Mussolini incident. Delays are expected for several weeks as preparations proceed. Amid rumors President Hoover may have influenced or approved a note of apology sent by Secretary Stimson to Italy.

Washington U.P Smedley Butler Hoover Stimson Navy Adams

Religion Work 3 Explained by Athens Educator

Miss Margaret Sisson outlines weekday religious education aims in Athens city schools. She details grade by grade topics from God's Gift of Homes to Jesus and world friendship, urging permanent church backed programs across ten local churches.

Jesus Margaret Sisson Athens Athens Council of Religious Education Methodist Church Miss Sisson God Bobby Covert Florence Elkins Juanita McGrath Robert Haines Washington County A. B. Sias Ohio University

Norma Talmadge Joins Florida Resort Theatrical Colony

Palm Beach hosts film star Norma Talmadge strolling in the morning as she becomes a new member of the growing theatrical community at the exclusive Florida resort.

Palm Beach Norma Talmadge Florida

Miners Entombed After Haig Mine Explosion

Rescue parties search the Haig Mine in Whitehaven England for about 20 miners trapped by a January explosion. Eleven bodies have been recovered with more feared inside the gas filled shaft beneath the Irish Sea. Doctors report rescue efforts are slowed by deadly damp and gas.

Whitehaven Eng U.R Haig Bope Irish Sea

Just Noise To Him Gigli Hailed By Chef At Mayflower

Opera star Beniamino Gigli, acclaimed by fans, was told to stop singing by Chef Jacques Haeringer at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington. Gigli was walking through the hotel kitchen after a rehearsal when the chef asked him to quiet his voice.

Washington U.P Beniamino Gigli Jacques Haeringer Mayflower Hotel Gigli

Smith sorry for president says Alfred E. Smith

Former Governor Alfred E. Smith told the Advertising Club of New York that President Hoover bears blame in the prohibition fight. He said prohibition is working because both sides hold leverage and mocked the Wickersham inquiry, citing a waiter fired for a whisky spill and arguing Kansas cannot dictate New York.

New York U.P Hoover Capitol Hill Alfred E. Smith Advertising Club of Washington Senate Kansas

Training Weather Forecasters Nationwide Under U S Agriculture

The United States Department of Agriculture sets up a training station for weather forecasters. Stu will train in Washington and be assigned to airports nationwide to take over weather forecasting duties.

Washington United S U. S Agriculture Stu

Resinol Ointment Gaining Fame For Skin Relief

A Santa Ana resident Owen E Bennett recounts years of eczema and itching on his hand ending with instant relief from Resinol Ointment. He praises its quick action and recommends Resinol Soap for clear smooth skin. free samples offered by Resinol Department 66 Baleamore Md.

Owen E. Bennett Santa Ana Val Department 66 Baleamore

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