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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1925

Page

7

Gambling Scandal Taints Ruble Theatre in Logan

Tests in the Logan and Hocking County suit reveal poker, craps, and whisky in the Ruble theatre dressing room over months. Ruble seeks possession of the building with a settlement expected. Bickle acted as Zweifel’s theater agent. Witnesses describe prevalent gaming among young men. Zweifel absent during the acts. Ruble plans to sublease and reform conditions.

John Gage Zweifel Cc. Bickle Gage Bickle Pete Burgoon Ricketts Hocking Valley Logan Ruble

Mrs Bowlby Dies at Son's Home in Logan

Mrs Lucretia Bowlby 74 widow of John Bowlby died at her son William Bowlby’s home near Winona Furnace after several weeks illness. She also lived part time with daughter Mrs D W Gathers in Logan and leaves two other daughters Mrs Jacob Busby and Mrs John Sherman of Bellaire and another son Samuel Bowlby of near Logan. Funeral from Webb's Chapel M E church Saturday at 1 pm. burial in Oak Grove by Harden company.

Logan Lucretia Bowlby John Bowlby William Bowlby Winona Furnace Bowlby D. W. Gathers Jacob Busby John Sherman Bellaire Samuel Bowlby Webb's Chapel M. E Oak Grove Harden Company

Funeral services for John Selb held in Logan

Funeral services for John Selb were held Friday afternoon at the residence on West Second Street, following his death Wednesday forenoon. Burial took place in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan John Selb West Second Street Oak Grove

Logan Weather Damages Lines After Wind Storm

A heavy wind storm and downpour hit Logan on Thursday afternoon. Telephone lines were damaged with six poles twisted near Enterprise, disrupting service on the rank line.

Logan Rank Justorth Enterprise

Rosser Pleads Guilty in Liquor Charge. Fined $200

July 17 report says William T Rosser known as Biddy changed his plea from not guilty to guilty on possessing intoxicating liquor before Judge Pettit. Rosser given a $200 fine plus costs. Tom Richards, arrested with him, was released after Rosser’s admission.

Bogan Willam T Biddy) Rosser Pettit Tom Richards Rosser

Murray Man Is Jailed in Logan

J. Finley Hurd of Murray City was lodged in the county jail Wednesday night by Constable Gears of Ward township after failing to post a 1900 bond set by Justice Davenport following a plea of not guilty to a charge.

Davenport Hurd GAN J. Finley Hurd Murray City Constable Gears Ward Township Justice Davenport

Becks Move to Columbus Open New Store on Oak Street

Move announced July 17 records Mr. and Mrs. Edward Beck and family relocating to Columbus. Edward Beck bought and moved into a confectionery and novelty store on Oak Street, taking over early in the month but not moving until Thursday. Beck previously served on Logan’s sinking fund trustees board. A note adds that Hurd is alleged to have been seen at a still in Ward township.

Columbus Logan Edward Beck Beck Oak St Board of Sinking Fund Trustees Hurd Ward Township

Highway survey underway in Western Hocking County

County Engineer W. H. Nixon joined state highway engineers Thursday to survey the proposed scenic highway through the western part of Hocking County. The route would cut through the heart of the region's scenic territory if improvements proceed.

Logan W. H. Nixon Hocking County Hocking

Apostle Paul Heals Man at Lystra and Faces Pagan Surprise

A crippled man in Lystra is healed by Paul after faith to be healed is seen. The crowd proclaims the gods have come to men, naming Barnabas Jupiter and Paul Mercurius. Paul and Barnabas protest, urging restraint and crying out against idolatry. The passage contrasts superstition with real Christianity and highlights Paul’s stand for truth.

Lystra Paul Lycaonia Barnabas Jupiter Paul Mercurius God

Crossword Puzzle and Bible Verses In One Item

A mixed page item lists a crossword puzzle and biblical extracts about Paul and Barnabas, with reflections on healers and faith. It includes a vocabulary section with definitions, plus a social note of visitors and local movements, ending with a local railway employee's return to work.

Lystra Lesson On Paul Defying Lystran Superstition

The July 19 lesson by Wm. E. Gilroy reviews Paul's visit to Lystra, where ignorance and superstition clash with gospel truth. The crowd mistakes Paul and Barnabas for gods, offers sacrifices, and later assaults Paul when they are angered by his teaching, illustrating how earthly theories resist clear spiritual evidence.

Wm. E. Gilroy D. D The Congregationalist Lystra Lycaonia Paul Barnabas Jupiter Mercurius Mercury Antioch Iconium

Church Announcements At Abbott and Columbus

First Presbyterian Church announces youth social on Asylum grounds Saturday at 5 30 pm. Sunday service features Dr. Wilcox and a 10 30 am quartet. Union service at 7 pm at Athletic field with Dr Lichtlitter. Christian Church notes Bible school 9 15, sermon 10 30 on Is the Bible in Danger. C E societies meet at 6 45 before community gathering. Wednesday service omitted.

First Presbyterian Church Abbott Y. Wilcox Asylum Wilcox

Athens Presbyterian Rural Parish Service Schedule

Howard E. Warner minister Hebbardsville Dorothy Parker pianist Ellsworth McKnight chorister Bible school 9 30 Mrs Alice Hooper superintendent Morning water 10 45 Sermon to What Is Religion Carthage Bl school at 2p m Sermon at 3 p.m.

Athens Presbyterian Howard E. Warner Hebbardsville Dorothy Parker Ellsworth McKnight Alice Hooper Carthage

Christian Science Service Timings at 654 South Court

The Christian Science Society at 654 South Court Street invites with subject Life and Golden Text John 12 25 He that loveth his life shall lose it. Services Sundays 10 45 Sunday school 9 30 Wednesday meeting 7 30 Reading room open Tue Thu Sat 2 00 4 00 pm.

Christian Science Society South Court Street

Union Sunday Schools across many churches schedule lessons

Sunday school at Ridge Midway Angle Ridge Glen Eben McLish aethrop Deanville Mud Lock Kimberly Tried Stone Bur Oak Pittsburg at 9 30 circlehill at 3 30 and E Clayton Beaumont Buchtel Morris Chapel at 2 30 Evening 7 30 the missionary of the American Sunday Sonar Union will speak in the Anville church.

Union Sunday Ach Ridge Midway Angle Ridge Glen Eben McLish Aethrop Deanville Mud Lock Kimberly

Miss Weubbin Weds Logan in Cleveland

Miss Josephine Weubbin daughter of Mrs Ida Weubbin and Carl T Robertson of Cleveland were married in Cleveland Tuesday. Mrs Robertson has worked as a newswriter for the Cleveland Plain Dealer and her husband is employed as an associate.

Weubbin Logan Josephine Weubbin Ida Weubbin Carl T. Robertson Cleveland Robertson Eveland Plain Dealer

Zion Baptist Church Service and Activities Notice

IMT Zion Baptist Church Carpenter and Congress streets B R Smith pastor Mrs Ruth Boyer pianist Sunday school 9 30 Miss Ella Ooley superintendent Mrs Nellia Pettiford pianist 10 45 Worship Subject of sermon The Secret of the Lord B Y P U 6 30 Mrs Laura Lynch president Miss Margaret Jewett leader Topic Great Women of the Bible Luke 10 38 42 7 45 Worship Jesus and the Fishermen Wednesday evening pat 7 30 praise and prayer

Zion Baptist Church Carpenter and Congress Streets B. R. Smith Ruth Boyer Ella Ooley Nellia Pettiford Lord Laura Lynch Margaret Jewett Jesus

Central Ave M E Church Service Notes

Frederick Brown, minister, leads Sunday service at Central Ave M E Church with aims to inspire fellowship and worship. Service details are not fully provided in the fragment.

Central Ave. M. E Frederick Brown

Community religious schedule in Athens and surrounding churches

The notice lists services across Athens area churches with times for Sunday school at 9 15 a m church services at 10 15 10 30 and 7 p m including a 6 p m Bible class for youths and a 1 30 p m session at Clarks Chapel. Dr McGurk discusses Evolution and the Cross. outdoor community service at the University Athletic field features speaker Dr M H Litchtlitter.

A. S. Pickering Churches of Athens Clarks Chapel First Methodist Episcopal McGurk Cross of Christ University M. H. Litchtlitter

First Baptist Church Service and Union Event

The First Baptist Church at Carpenter and Lancaster streets with Rev. H. Schuyler Foster as pastor offers Bible school at 9 30 and worship service at 10 30 with a sermon by the pastor. A union service is planned for 7 00 p m at the athletic field.

First Baptist Church Carpenter and Lancaster Street H. Schuyler Foster Union Service

Morning Worship and Vesper at Presbyterians

J Lloyd Evans will preach on evolution during the 9:30 morning worship. A 6:30 pm young people's vesper service follows at the Chautauqua tent. No evening services are planned at the church.

Presbyterian Church J. Lloyd Evans Aus Evans Chautauqua

Methodist church service with Morrell sermon

Edwin L Morrell pastor leads Sunday school at 9 30 and worship at 10 30 with a sermon Les sons from Nature Paul Parks solo. Vesper service for the young at the Chautauqua tent at 6 0. No evening services scheduled.

Imethodist Episcopal Edwin L. Morrell Solo Paul Parks Chautauqua

Christian Church Sunday Services Announced

The column lists usual Sunday activities for a Christian church with Sunday school at 9 30 and the morning service at 10 30 the subject of the sermon to be announced.

Christian Church

The Christian Program of Life Vesper Service

A vesper service for young Petle is scheduled at the Chautauqua tent at 6 30. Due to the Chautauqua event there will be no evening service.

Petle

Local Church Schedules and Pastors Detail Sunday Services

Trinity Lutheran Rev Elmer Bliss holds Sunday school at nine and divine service at ten. First Presbyterian Rev C R Douglass preaches at 10 30 on Jesus Redeemer of Society. First Methodist Rev J W Blair morning service at ten and class meeting at 6 30 with no evening service. Hunter St Lutheran Rev C F Lauer hosts morning worship at 10 with Modern Preaching. First United Brethren Rev T C Harper lists 10 25 sermon and 7 30 preaching service.

Trinity Lutheran Elmer Bliss First Presbyterian C. R. Douglass Jesus, Redeemer of Society First Methodist J. W. Blair Astor Shater Newaville Hunter ST C. F. Lauer First United Brethren T. C. Harper

Second Trick Train Dispatcher for Bp and O at Chillicothe

A second trick dispatcher for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad began duties in Chillicothe on Saturday. The move affects morning and afternoon schedules, with duties including coordinating freight and passenger services. Local officials noted stable service and no expected delays.

Chillicothe

World's Brightest Lighthouse Aids Airplanes In Dijon

In Dijon France the world's most powerful lighthouse has been built to help air planes navigate by confirming direction and location.

Dijon France Aire

Church Notices and Sunday Schedules Across Local Denominations

Local churches announce Sunday services and Bible school times. First Christian Church led by Rev Fred Sheets holds Bible school 9 30 and service 10 30 with no evening service. Church of God with Rev William Katzenback offers 10 30 services. Independent Church also at 10 30 and 1 30. Seventh Day Adventist ministers Lenheim and Fairchild offer evening services and a full week. Holiness Church offers 10 30 and 7 30 and revival all week. Nazarene Church has 9 50 Sunday school then 10 30 reaching and 7 30 long service with 8 o clock preaching. Christian Church Millfield with Rev Sheets holds Bible school 9 30 and sermon 8 pm.

First Christian Church Fred Sheets Ralph Brown Lucille Bradfield Sheets Church OF God William Katzenback George Katzenback Ilia Cunningham Independent Church Howard Simpson Seventh Day Adventist Louis Lenheim F. M. Fairchild Lenheim Serman Holiness Church Russell Plants Nazerine Church Miss __ Klee Carrie Channell Siteee I Christian Church Millfield Heets

Fourth quarterly conference set at Stewart July 23

The notice lists church activities with M. E. Circuit minister F Miller and Sunday schools in Canaanville Guysville Stewart and New England. The fourth quarterly conference will be held at Stewart on the evening of July 23 at 8 00 p m.

M. E. Circuit Laud F. Miller Canaanville Guysville Stewart New England

California now leads in widow share of population

Washington reports California has the highest widow rate with about 13 percent of women over 16 widowed per census data. North Dakota shows the lowest percentage.

Washington California North Dakota

Work Invented by Nervous People Who Never Sit Still

A concise reflection notes that invention and progress sprang from individuals driven by restlessness and impatience. It frames innovation as the product of energetic minds seeking solutions beyond idle time.

Hamden Man Returns After Accident at Relative Visit

Hamden eight W Monahan who fell and broke his leg while visiting relatives near Bethel was brought home Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Fred Donaldson of Chillicothe were guests of relatives here Wednesday. Mr and Mrs W E Stanton Mrs Elizabeth Reagan Misses Effie Martin Nellie Nutt Lucretia and Mary Stanton joined Wellston friends for a swimming party and picnic supper at Wellston Thursday evening. Karl McKinniss of Columbus Ohio express messenger on N and W A R spending a week visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Alvin McKinniss here. Mr and Mrs Roscoe Graves and

W. Monahan Bethel Fred Donaldson Chillicothe W. E. Stanton Ohio Alvin McKinniss Roscoe Graves

Free Methodist Church Event Highlighted by Mrs. Wilson

Mrs. Anna Cellars Wilson of Mankato Minnesota visits to discuss church activities at the Free Methodist Church. The gathering emphasizes Sunday dress requirements and evening services in celebration of the 70th anniversary year.

Iservices Sunaon Sey 70Th Anna Cellars Wilson Mankato Minn

Methodist Episcopal Circuit Schedule and Conference

Rev. M pastor leads Sunday school at Chauncey Millfield and The Plains at 9 30. Sermons at Chauncey 10 30 and The Plains 7 30. Fourth quarterly conference at The Plains on July 22 with good attendance urged.

Methodist Episcopal Circuit Chauncey Millfield the Plains Plains Church

Visiting relatives and friends in Byers

Mrs D C Thomas and Mr and Mrs Harry N Thomas are spending a few days visiting with their daughters and relatives in Byers with friends. The article notes daughters visiting relatives and social visits among local households.

Byers D. C. Thomas Harry N

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