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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1929

Page

5

Athens Couple Weds in Columbus Ceremony

Miss Esther Russell daughter of M M Russell of 8 North High Street wed Mr Daryl Watkins son of Mrs Thomas Watkins of 4% West State Street in Columbus at 8 20 PM Rev T L We pastor of the Fifth Avenue Christian Church officiated Miss Juanita Ainley Athens was the sole attendant The couple who both graduated from Athens High School and the bride studied at Ohio University for a year are returning to Athens at 8 North High Street.

Esther Russell M. M. Russell North High Street Daryl Watkins Thomas Watkins West State Street Columbus T. L. We Fifth Avenuesian Juanita Ainley Athens Ohio University Watkins Phi Sigm. Chi Fraternity

Sermon Links Jesus Cross to Life of Service and Sacrifice

Dr. A. Y. Wilcox of the Presbyterian Church interprets the cross as the weighty fact of Jesus life and death. He notes Jesus lived humdrum days among his own, crossed social barriers, rejected orthodox limits, and urged followers to endure hardship for his work. Miss Marianna Ring and Prof. Charles D. Ginuque contributed vocal solos.

Jesus Christ A. Y. Wilcox Presbyterian Church Jesus God Dr. Wilcox Jis Marianna Ring Charles D. Ginuque

Melo soap promotes whiter clothes in hard water

An old advertisement touts Melo as a soap additive that eliminates gray scum from hard water. It claims softened water prevents scum, improves cleaning, and leaves clothes as white as snow. The pitch urges buying Melo at the grocer.

McCoy's Tonic Claimed To Boost Weight Quickly

An advertisement touts McCoy's tablets as a powerful health tonic that rapidly increases weight and improves appearance. It promises dramatic gains for underweight men and women with reported cases of a 10 pound gain in 22 days and offers a money back guarantee if minimum gains are not achieved after four boxes.

Alen Brown McCoy’s McCoy

Ghatley Answers a Pacts Sermon on God and Evil

The Rev ME Chatley argues in a Sunday sermon that God does not interfere with natural law or free will but governs through higher laws beyond understanding. He cites Joseph, Judas, and suffering as examples of events God uses for a greater purpose, denying beliefs that God sends sickness or poverty as punishment.

ME Chattey University Stout Mr. Chatley Mr. Chatiey

Mad Dog Attacks Child and Mother in Perry County

In New Lexington on July 15 a pet dog owned by Pearl Smith of Cooge, Perry County, went mad and attacked Hazel Marie Smith eight years old. Mrs Smith rushed to aid the girl and was wounded as the dog tore her clothes. The father killed the animal with a shotgun and both parents started Pasteur treatment.

New Lexington Pearl Smith Cooge Perry County Hazel Marie Smith

Scouts to Meet Tuesday Night for Summer Camp Transport

Boy Scouts of Athens signed up for the summer area camp on the Muskingum at Lake Chute are asked to meet Tuesday evening in the Methodist Church Scout Rooms. Final arrangements will be made for transportation to and from the camp. Camp periods run July 22 July 29 and August 5, with most planning to attend the second period.

Boy Scouts of Athens Sumier Lake Chute Methodist Athens Scouta

Publisher Burglary Hits Columbus Home

Robbers broke into Edgar T. Waite’s residence, publisher of the Ohio State Journal, Sunday night. Entry gained through a rear window. escape reported with 165 in valuables stolen.

Columbus Edgar T. Waite Ohio State Journal

Removal of Scioto Judge Demanded for Sunday Blue Law Violation

In Portsmouth Ohio petitions circulated by church leaders led by Rev Arthur Staples demand the ouster of Judge William R Sprague of Scioto County Common Pleas Court for allegedly failing to enforce Sunday Blue Laws. The drive has 2 000 signatures, far above the required 1 000, and stems from campaigns against Sunday movies following the arrests of theater owners Francis McDonald and Hubert Ristey. Judge Sprague is to appear before Judge Russel K McCurdy as petitions are presented.

Portsmouth William R Sprague Scioto County Sprague Russel K. McCurdy

Protest Increase In the Gas Rates In Ohio Communities

Marietta July 15 Concerted opposition to gas rate hikes in Washington County will be heard before the Ohio State Utilities Commission on September 16. Under a new rate law the changes are suspended for 90 days. Protesting communities include Warner Lower Salem Whipple My P O Lowell Coal Run Craterford Watertown Tarwfw Vincent Bartlett and Cutter with surrounding districts also involved.

Marietta Washington County Ohio Fuel Gas Company Ohio State Utilities Commission Warner Lower Salem Whipple My P. O Lowell Coal Run Evenly Craterford Watertown Tarf&w Vincent Bartlett Cutte R

Trimble Grange to Host Church Night in Chauncey

Trimble Grange No. 1840 plans church night with preaching by Rev. L. Donnatly at 7:30. Mrs. Linscott, recovering after a fall, is reported improved. Leyal Women of the Church of Christ meeting postponed to next week at Addie Tippett’s home with Mrs. Nye in charge. Walter Brown sustained facial cuts from roof shingles while repairs were under way on Sand Ridge with Georgie Loener.

Chauncey Trimble Grange No. 1840 Trimble M. Bh LL A. Donnatly Ui. Linscott Leyal Women The Church of Christ Addie Tippet Mierd Nye John Shaffer Walter Brown Sand Ridge Georgie Loener

MINES WORKING CHAUNCEY JULY 158 SEVEN MINES ACTIVE

MINES ARE WORKING TODAY IN CHAUNCEY ACCORDING TO REPORTS HOCKING KILBERLY MINES NOS 1 10 255 86 AND 69 ON BATLEY RUN MEANWHILE MRS B W SIMPKINING AND CHILDREN LEAVE FOR BROWNSVILLE PA AFTER TWO WEEKS VISIT WITH RELATIVES IN MILLFIELD CLARENCE NILE SANDERS INTERNS IN ST PRANCIA HOSPITAL VISITED PARENTS IN MILLFIELD AND HIS WIFE IN CHAUNCEY ERNEST CHADNELL EMPLOYED IN CHILLICOTHE SPENT END OF WEEK WITH RELATIVES IN MILLFIELD.

C. E. Dupler Washington, D. C Scarbor ith-on-the-Hudson Albany Fort Plain Shoeon A. Barick Warren Hocking, Kilberly Batley Run Mra B. W. Simpking Helen Jase Norman Brownsville Eben Gilteapie Millfield Clarence Nile Sanders Bt. Prancia Hospital Sanders Ernest Chadnell

Keck and Ogg Families Visit In Ohio Towns

Dr Francia H Keck of Columbus visited Chauncey at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs George Keck on Eile Avenue Virgil Oge Columbus and Milas Ruth Ogee of Athens visited their parents Mr and Mrs Charles Ogg in Chauncey Wyona Gardner of Chauncey wed friends in Coshocton and Curtin Lock of Columbus spent Sunday with his parents in Chauncey.

O. A. Knight Ruth Elizabeth Hilda Louise State College, Pa Mr. Knight G. Knight Albany Knight J. W. Dowler Morris Avenue Mra Frank Pean J. O. McCoy Daywesiter Tenta Pleasant Cite Wyllower Wheeler Mr. Wheeler Cambridge Francia H. Keck Columbus Chauncey Sunday George Keck Eile Avenue Virgil Oge Milas Ruth Ogee Athens Charles Ogg Wyona Gardner Chauncey Coshecton Ohe Last Werk Curtin Lock James Lock

Chauncey Residents Attend Reunion and Family Visits

July 18 report from Chauncey details Mrs Benjamin of San Jane visiting with Mrs Laura Bradfield and others. The party included Mr and Mrs Williamson and family. later a large dinner hosted on Piita Avenue with residents such as Edward Min and Harold Minister. The Degver reunion in Ohio drew Chauncey kin traveling to attend.

Naunchey Res Benjamin San Jane Mies Laura Bradfield Chauncey and ' Courtney Mera Williamson Bradfield Benjamin Thomas Beaugard O Ore Henlamin Milwaukee Wisconsin Luncey Poole Sof Chauncey Edward Min Piitia Avenue Prewe Ward Minteter Iward Mer Goodson Arthur Hrewer Harold Charles Mise Eleanor Mintater Kitchard T Lard Charles GC Shield' i Ohio Nual Degver

Steady Income Projected at SO Per Year

A steady income of SO per annum is assured with interest checks paid semiannually. Resources over 848 million are noted in the report.

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