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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1924

Page

2

Nelsonville NF Hike to Initial Rocks Picnic

Ten members of the Presbyterian Intermediate Endeavor joined by Miss Agnes Ray to an all day picnic at Initial Rocks on Thursday. Participants included Taulse Rice Rebecca Helen Jackson Margaret Butts Thelma Mills Ruth Back Doris Adams Helen Wallace Elisabeth Kessinger Dorothy Walters Tom Sheppard among others from Columbus.

Initial Rocks Agnes Rayould Presbyterian Intermediate Endeavor Sei Pele Taulse Rice Rebecca Helen Jackson Margaret Butts Thelma Mills Ruth Back Doris Adams Helen Wallace Elisabeth Kessinger Dorothy A Columbus Walters Tom Sheppard

First Methodist Church announces services and events

Pastor George E B Tifft leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m with preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 p m The Real Mrs LeFever will sing The City and A Little 7 of Nature Makes the Whole Kin Epworth League 6 30 p m Tagan League visits Usual announcements for the week’s activities A hearty welcome to strangers

George EB. Tifft Atrangers

Mrs J C Tifft and Martha May Visit Columbus

Mrs J C Tifft and daughter Martha May of Columbus are visiting for a few days with Rev and Mrs George E Tifft.

J. C. Tifft Smartha May Columbus George E. Tifft

Ownership Change at Welsonville News

Mr L A Davis buys his partner D D Crawford's interest in the Welsonville News. Crawford undecided about future location. Mrs Lawrence Beerman and children from Columbus visiting the Caldwell family in town.

L. A. Davis Welsonville News D. D. ‘Crawford Crawford Lawrence Beerman Columbus Neal ‘Caldwell

American Legion Building Under Construction Progress

Construction work on the new American Legion building under Vern H. Vorhes direction advances rapidly. The Bedstone and light Shawnee brick create a pleasing facade as Legion members anticipate the completion of their new home.

American Legion Erican Legion Vern H. Vorhes Legion

Dr Dew Starts Paving Work on Brick Plant Road

Dr C G Dew who recently secured the paving contract for the brick plant road has begun grading for the improvement and the work is said to be pushed to early completion.

C. G. Dew

Non-Support Charge Brought Against Granville Habit

Granville Habit, colored, is being held by police in Washington Pennsylvania for Nelsonville police and will be returned to this city within a few days to answer a charge of non support.

Granville Habit Washington,Pa Nelsonville

Bridge Club Hosts Mrs. Price Visit for Evening

Mrs. P. W. Hickman hosted a Wednesday bridge party with three tables for the pleasure of Mrs. Ernest Price of Montreal. Mrs. Elizabeth Preston won the high score while Mrs. Cecil Shafer placed low.

P. W. Hickman Ernest Price Montreal Elizabeth Preston Cecil Shafer

Rhodes Family Weekend Visit in Columbus

Mrs. W. L Rhodes and her son Billy are spending the weekend in Columbus with relatives.

Bartlett Family Weekend Return From Beverly

Mrs. C. H. Bartlett spends the weekend at Beverly and will be accompanied home by her son Mac who has visited there for the past three weeks.

C. H. Bartlett Beverly Mac

Dr and Mrs Will Lee Guests of Mr and Mrs Patton

Dr. and Mrs. Will Lee of Hebron Ohio are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Patton.

Will Lee Hebron,Ohio Frank Patton

Miss Gladys Bowers Hosts Guests in Evening Party

Miss Gladys Bowers entertained Wednesday evening for her house guest Miss Irene Knotts of Columbus. Attending were Kenneth Cheadle John Vance and Ray Elsass of Sidney and Miss Dorothy Colbert.

Gladys Bowers Irene Knotts Columbus Keneth Cheadle John Vance Ray Elsass Sidney Dorothy Colbert

Lecture on Women of the Kiu Klux Klan at Junior hall

An educational lecture will be given at the Junior hall Monday July 21 focusing on Women of the Ku Klux Klan. All ladies interested are invited. Mrs Fred Higgins and children spent Thursday at Sugar Grove visiting her son Roland at camp.

Kiu Klux Klan Fred Higgins Sugar Grove Roland

Presbyterian Church Calendar and Vacation Notice

John Lloyd Evans presides at the Presbyterian Church with Sabbath school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 The sermon theme is Our Eternal Home The Intermediate C E meets at 6 30 with a note that this is the last meeting until August 31 Evening service at 7 30 uses John 3 16 The minister will preach his last sermon before vacation and will miss two Sundays July 27 and August 1 Mr and Mrs Evans plan a vacation at Scott Ohio the minister's parents home

Bereans Enjoy Fine Class and Music in Sunday Session

Bereans held a strong Sunday class of 102 men led by Rev. Hor warth who taught on mental, spiritual and physical development. An orchestra provided premium music as Saum, longtime India resident, heads west next Sunday with the Logan Men's Quartet set to sing. Members are urged to bring at least one man.

Bereans Horwarth Saum India Logan C. J. Sanders Athens, O Scip Siberts Columbus, O

Christian church sun services addressed by H C

Morning and evening services at the Christian church Sun Pay will be addressed by H C. The notice indicates both worship times will be led by the same speaker, providing guidance for the congregation.

The Christian Church Sun- Pay H. C

Sunday School and Communion Service Notice

A church announces Sunday School at 9:80 or 9:8? a.m. and Holy Communion at 4:20 p.m. with Rev Brindley Abbott delivering a service. This will be the last church service until the end of August and all are urged to attend. A hearty welcome is extended to those who do not attend elsewhere.

Brindley Abbott Thia

Rain Charge Totals $519.10 At City Clerk’s Office

A brief city record notes a rain charge totaling $519.10 processed at the City Clerk’s office. The entry lists no further details beyond the amount and location.

Marconi predicts wireless will aid medical diagnosis

Senator Marconi, inventor of the wireless, argues future medical diagnoses by wireless are possible. He cites heartbeats broadcast across the Atlantic and predicts doctors may one day study patients remotely, with amplified heart sounds and new fields of inquiry opened by wireless amplification.

London Marconi Atlantic Senator Marconi

Cheraw July Posse and the Confessed

In Cheraw an unnamed July event draws a posse as a suspect confesses. Local authorities report the confession and ongoing investigation details.

Cheraw

Latust Well at Fisher Promising Production Increase

The latest well near Fisher at the Allen farm is producing about 20 barrels per day and shows strong gas pressure. This result improves outlook for nearby territory and indicates more wells will be drilled around Fisher Station.

Fisher Allen Farm Fisher Station

Northern Ohio Volunteer Firemen Conven tion Planned for August 14

Wellington hosts the Northern Ohio Volunteer Firemen convention on August 14 with expected attendance from Huron Vermillion Lorain Elyria Amherst Oberlin and Medina firefighters and several veteran firemen who fought fires in Cleveland over 60 years ago.

Wellington Ohio Huron Vermillion Lorain Elyria Amherst Oberlin Medina Cleveland

Tornado Damage Billing Aimed at Red Cross Relief Fund

The Wendell P. Brown Co of Cleveland seeks payment of 509 dollars for survey work on damage to the Erie avenue bridge in Lorain and asks that the bill be turned over to the Red Cross Lorain relief fund. A 350000 dollar Lorain relief drive is under way in Lorain county with plans to raise half in Elyria.

Elyria Wendell P. Brown Co Cleveland Erie Avenue Lorain Red Cross Lorain Relief Fund Lorain County

British Flyer Rescued by Japanese Destroyer

A Stardust Airways flyer A Stuart Macaren or a British round the world flyer was rescued early this morning by a Japanese destroyer. It was one of several destroyers searching for him after his disappearance three days earlier.

Tokio A. Stuart Macaren

Pleasant Surprise After Illness Sparked by Stoma Care

A letter recalls a six month old illness where surgery was feared for a stoma issue. Doctors offered cancer or gall stones as causes, but an auntie’s remedy named Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy is credited with restoring strength and appetite. The note claims the product clears intestinal mucous and inflammation, curing stomach liver and intestinal ailments. Available money back offer at McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and local druggists.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Prize Contest Noted for Best Radio May

A prize contest for the best radio May is announced encouraging entries from local listeners and radio clubs. Organizers emphasize creativity, clear reception, and adherence to contest rules with prizes and public recognition.

Church Services Schedule With Sermon Titles

Sunday school at 9 15 a m then morning worship at 10 30 am with sermon The Un wearied Christ. Epworth League at 6 30 pm followed by evening worship at 7 30 pm with sermon If I were the Devil.

Epworth League

First Presbyterian Church Service Notes

Abbott Y Wilcox Minister leads Bible School at 9 15 with Dr Porter starting Jonah studies Morning Worship at 10 30 with a sermon The Olympic Games Evening Worship at 7 30 features a sermon by the minister Youth rally at 6 30 and a vesper service Address by Edward Arpee expected.

Abbott Y. Wilcox Porter Edward Arpee Ainister

Mortgage Burned Marks Eight Years of Church Endeavor

W State and Congress Sts church led by Minister Chatley hosts Bible School at 9 15 a m and a 10 30 a m sermon Build in the Church of Christ preparing for the afternoon ceremony. A noon cafeteria dinner precedes a 2 o clock special service where the mortgage will be burned. Senior C FE Society meets at 6 p m for an open air gathering. no evening service.

W. State & Congress M. E. Chatley Church of Christ C. FE

Church of the Good Shepherd Autumn Sermice Schedule

The Church of the Good Shepherd on State and Carpenter Streets reports Holy Communion at 8:30 a.m. The 10:30 a.m. service has been discontinued until September 1. Reverend Brinley Abbott presides over the parish.

Church OF the Good Shepherd State & Carpenter Brinley Abbott

Paul and His Companions Sermon Schedule at Local Church

Carpenter and Lancaster Streets church announces Bible School and University Class at 9 30 a m on Paul and His Companions Aquila and Priscilla Worship service at 10 30 a m and a sermon on The Triumph of Loyalty at 7 00 p m Midweek service at 7 30 p m with The Master and One of His Parables message.

Carpenter & Lancaster H. Schuyler Foster Paul Aquilla Priscilla

Quarterly religious meeting schedule for Strimson Campbell area

Cor. Stimson and Campbell Ave. O. L. Stricker, Pastor, announces a quarterly meeting Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:30 PM with love feast at 10, sermon at 11 AM. Rev. J. A. Hopkins conducts services and 9 AM Sunday School is led by W. B. Pruden. Hopkins also preaches at Strouds Run Circle Hill and Athens events midweek.

Cor Clarence Woods Circle Hill West Jacksonville Athens

Life and Peace Sermon at 65 Percent South Court Church

Sunday services at 10 45 am on 65 Percent South Court focus on life and peace from Romans 8 6 with reading room hours Tuesday and Thursday Saturday 2 00 to 4 90 pm Sunday School at 9 30 am and 9 10 am service times announced Frederic Brown minister A S Pickering Sunday School superintendent invited community to attend and use facilities.

South Court Central Ave. M. FE Frederic Brown Pickering

Morning worship ends as sermon concludes

An early morning church service ends with a sermon. The note mentions a time reference around 6:36 PM and a likely local routine, but details are fragmentary.

Church of God Announces Preaching Schedule

Church of God announces a preaching and service schedule with planned gatherings and locations. Details are limited but indicate regular weekly meetings and event dates for the congregation.

Zion Church Service and Sermon Preview

Fragmentary church notice mentions Ste. Pe 9 20 worship and sermon Jesus at the bear with prayers and meeting details. Names and exact places are unclear.

Jesus Tie Bear Arpes DS

Hay Fever Remedies Sold at McKee Drug Co Pharmacy

A note from Nelson reports hay fever remedies on sale at McKee Drug Co Pharmacy. The line hints at early preparation for hay fever season with available products at the local drugstore.

Selid McKee Drug Co Nelson

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