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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1923

Page

4

Local Church Meeting Ends With Games And Prayers

The Esther class of a Christian church met at Mrs. P. G. Burt's home on Elliott street for a monthly gathering. Miss Crystal Simms performed two humorous readings after devotional led by Mrs. R. W. Lamborn. Prizes were awarded in two card games while refreshments served to 35 members and two guests. Mary Andrews wed Al pert Covert at noon in Buchtel with Rev. M. E. Chatley officiating. The couple will reside in Buchtel.

Esther The Christian Church P. G. Burt Elliott Street R. W. Lamborn Crystal Simms Thomas Rosser Emmett Carpenter Fred Lee Tom Myrtle Mitchell Nora Chaney Freeman Scot Susan Mitchell Sam Henderson J. W. Sands Grace James Mary Andrews Buchtel Alpert Covert Nelsonville M. E. Chatley Covert

City Federation Meeting At Presbyterian Church Reports

A City Federation meeting was held in the Presbyterian church with committee reports. Mrs Bush announced success in keeping the rest room open Saturday night and Sundays and a supervisor will join the Elks play and Little’s grounds, open three hours each weekday. Jack Wetherholt and family from Gallipolis arrive this afternoon.

Presbyterian Church Bush Federation Elks J. P. Wetherholt Littles Jack Gallipolis

Steubenville convention reports featured in local meeting

The Steubenville gathering closed with reports from delegates on moving pictures education and citizenship. Mrs. Robert Woodworth urged support for better educational pictures and a chief censor while noting restrictions for children. Other speakers discussed art literature reformatories conditions and Americanization. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Staffenger, Chauncey residents, noted Civil War service. The meeting adjourned with plans for September.

Steubenville Walrman Elyria Ohio Robert Hodkins Jones Robert Woodworth Mary Richards Christ Henry Hatch Social Literary Club Selover Alderman Higley Study Circle Board of Pardon Matheny The Pallas Clu Henry Staffenger O Chauncey Staffenger 63Rd Regiment

Nelsonville Couple Married at Christian Church Parsonage

Mr. Chester Reeves and Miss Mary Pierce of Nelsonville were married this morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. M. E. Chatley performed the ceremony at the Christian church parsonage.

Nelsonville Chester Reeves Mary Pierce M. E. Chatley Christian Church

Miss Bridgman Plans Caldwell Visit Then Columbia Summer

Miss Bertha Bridgman leaves today for Caldwell to stay with her mother and sisters before joining the Columbia University summer session.

Bertha Bridgman Caldwell Columbia University

Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Plan Albany Visit Meeting

Columbus trip ends for now as Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae prepare a regular monthly session at Mrs Harry Foster's home 220 East State Street Wednesday at 5 30. Dorothy and Christine visit Albany with grandmother Mrs Ada line Dailey and will join senior girls as guests of the club.

Alpha Gamma Delta Harry Foster East State Street

Trial package offer from Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa

A vintage promotion invites readers to send name and address with 5 cents and a slip to Chamberlain Medicine Co in Des Moines Iowa. Receives a trial package of Chamberlains remedies for coughs colds croup bronchial ailments and digestive issues with claims of treating wounds and skin conditions.

Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa Chamberlain

Davis Webb still seriously ill after Columbus hospital stay

Report corrects last week’s item stating Davis Webb has not yet returned home from Columbus hospital and remains seriously ill. Trustees of Columbia township met Saturday. Miscellaneous local visits and timber work noted, including Charley Steward’s farm saw mill and several residents' calls.

Davis Webb Columbus Webb Columbia Township John Sutphin Zeal Radekin Brothers Charley Steward G. W. Collins Gladys Bertina Arch Albaugh Mary Wood M. E. Mace Middleport J. H McCall Ola Perry Blanch McCall George KH. Kayser Sam Tewksbury Abe Tewksbury New Marshfield Jesse McCall

Glossy furniture polish recipe described

A brief note describes rubbing furniture with a chamois, wringing out with methylated spirit added to yield a brilliant gloss. The fragment suggests a common finishing technique using solvents to enhance shine.

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