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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1921
Page
6
A farmer’s twins, Billy Whiskers boy and girl, arrive with blue and pink ribbons. The goats raid the yard tasting sugar milk, wreck flowers, and march toward the house for more bottles, while the farmer’s wife chases them with a broom but softens at their approach. The scene ends with the warning of a milk treat turning into a misadventure.
Cherry Hamlen secures a millinery post through an announcement in the Wellsburg Leader, prompting shock and gossip at the Randall household. Ned Randall reacts with anger, while Cherry defends her choice as a long awaited career move in a conservative town.
Three tadpoles Tippy Spotty and Taddy seek legs and guidance from Wise Spider Perch Witch and a toad, undergo four leg growth and tail loss, then become a frog and a meadow resident, with a final note on teeth and transformation.
Mrs Pitt of Newburgh New York says a weak back kept her from walking two blocks until Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her strength and let her do housework. She recommends the remedy as safe and effective with no narcotics.
The notes discuss Drury Lane’s sale for 10 shillings, Spain’s olive acreage, a Brazilian plant yielding cellulose for linen-like paper, early wireless work by Japanese electricians, Athens ostracism, a German glass substitute "collon" that can be cut and kneaded, and a system of removing leaders in democracy.
Cherry, a new milliner, convinces Hamlen & Son to modify all hats to fit her vision. She interviews Mr Hamlen Sr and gains instant approval to alter every style in the shop and set a display for the fall collection. The arrangement pleases both parties and signals a promising collaboration.
Sunday school outlines Saul’s persecution of Christians from Acts 7 and 8 and Paul’s later conversion. Golden text cites Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. Topics include Christian Endeavor on reasonable service Romans 12 and Epworth League on living close to Christ John 15 and 1 John 3.
Free Methodist Church KE led by D Crane holds Sunday school at 9 00 AM and preaching at 10 15 AM and 7 30 PM. Strouds Run area offers Sunday school at 10 00 AM and preaching at 7 30 PM.
The Christian Science Society at the Masonic Temple holds Sunday service at 10 45 A M with the subject Sacrament and golden text from Hebrews 18 16 Sunday school at 9 30 A M and a Wednesday meeting at 7 30 P M
The Church of Christ meets in the Y M C A room at the Carnegie Library corner Court and Mulberry streets. J C Perry of Letart Falls will preach Saturday at 7 30 P M and Sunday at 10 A M and 7 30 P M Bible study at 9 A M led by Prof Pearly Gaskill. Everyone invited.
Reverend Bostick delivers plain gospel messages drawing crowds despite heat. Revival services continue nightly with 7 30 p m sessions and daily sermons next week. Sunday school at 9 a m and morning preaching at 10 a m. Evening service 7 30 p m. You are invited to attend.
First Christian Church lists Morning Worship at 9:00 and Sermon at 10:15 with Rev. Hacke exchanging pulpits at the Presbyterian Church at 10:30. No evening service at the church. an adjournment to the Chautauqua Tent for the evening service. University students invited to all public services.
Sunday school begins at 9 15 A M led by Pastor Homer C Smith at First Baptist Church Music Hall 0 A N.
A Young People's meeting is scheduled for 6 30 A M Stabel will sing at the morning service.
Dallas pastor Reverend L Browning announces Sunday school at 9:00 A M and morning worship at 10:15 A M with sermons The Ruts of Life and The Spiritual Life A 7:00 P M evening service followed by mid week service Wednesday at 7:00 P M led by D L Jones All services during Chautauqua week start at 7:00 P M and end in time for patrons
First Presbyterian and First Christian church services listed. Abbott Y. Wilcox, minister at First Presbyterian, with Rev. E. D. Murch of the First Christian church preaching at the morning service. Sabbath school at 9:00, worship at 10:30, Endeavor at 6:30. A cordial welcome to all.
The Church of God on Hocking Street led by Pastor B F Timmons invites all to morning worship at 10:00 and evening service at 7:30 with the sermon The Way to Heaven.
C Lloyd Strecker, pastor, leads Sunday school at 9. Morning theme at 10:30, What Christian Love Will Do evening service at 7:30. Epworth League topics at 6:30, Living Close To Christ. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30. All invited.
Mrs Maud Ward and her baby from McArthur along with Mrs Ed Anderson were Tuesday supper guests of Mrs Roscoe Shields.
A parade of visits unfolds as Mr. and Mrs. Jess Beverage and son of Nelsonville join Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith and others, while trips to Athens and nearby towns occur. Families from McArthur Basil Basil O and Carbondale mingle with local households. A Ford and Chevrolet collision ends the week with minor damage.
A damaged Ford case ends with Mr. Cuckler paying damages after a fast driving incident. Authorities warn fast driving risks to prevent loss of life and injuries.
Washington reports President and Mrs. Harding marked their thirtieth wedding anniversary with no public celebration or official observance.
A blaze in Delaware Ohio damaged the business district, with losses around 26000 dollars. Originating in a barn near downtown, it was contained after hours thanks to light winds and a vigilant fire crew.
A passenger train carrying the Gordon Highlanders was ambushed near Dublin today with bombs thrown and gunfire. No military casualties were reported though several civilians were wounded. A truce in Ireland is expected to be announced tomorrow by authorities in London.
A French railway imposes a ban on kissing within station premises mirroring a similar rule in Bavaria state railways. The measures aim to regulate conduct in public transport facilities and prevent disruption. Authorities enforce decorum across platforms and cars.
A brief testimonial extols Eatonie as life saving and the best medicine, though text is garbled with misspellings and fragmented phrases making specifics unclear. Suspected ad like content emphasizes relief from misery.
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