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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1923

Page

2

Church Services Listed With Reading Room Use

The notice invites attendees to tend church services and utilize the reading room. It emphasizes available facilities and guidance for parishioners seeking to participate in worship and study activities.

Flowing Gold Briskows Face a Family Crisis

Ma Briskow confronts prosperity and a vanished son Ozark as Principal reports his disappearance after a vacation with three trunks, a touring car, and a Belgian police dog. Family members debate love, money, and responsibility while Gray vows to intervene and guide Buddy back.

Ma Briskow Gray Gus Allie Buddy Briskow Ozark

Briskow Family confronts Buddy Allegheny crisis

Gray learns Allie’s fury over gender power and Buddy’s unruly life tests the Briskows. The father plans to hire detectives from Wichita Falls to track Buddy’s trail while barbara Parker’s telegram hints at a hopeful, costly well purchase.

Buddy Gray Allie Mr. Gray Gus Wichita Falls Briskow Barbara Parker Bob Darling Briskows Buddy Allegheny

588% World's Best Blood Medicine Ad Claims Vitality Boost

An old advertisement extols S S S blood medicine promising increased red blood cells and renewed strength. It targets underweight individuals and youth, praising the product for youthfulness and health while urging purchase at drug stores in two sizes.

S&s. S

Rededicat ion Campaign Report Read At Morning Service

The church lists services at M E Chatley minister with 9 A M Bible School and 9 15 morning sermon. A full report of the Rededication Campaign will be read during the morning service followed by 6 30 Senior and Intermediate Christian Endeavor and 7 30 evening worship.

W. State Congress Streets M. E. Chatley A. M. Bible School Christian Endeavor Societies

Bremen Band Tops Elks Flag Day Concert

A 28 piece Bremen band performed on West State street for Flag Day by the Elks. About 2000 attendees heard a varied program. Athens lodge officers led the ceremony and built a Liberty Bell of roses and violets. Congressman I. M. Foster read the flag history. Class Six from First Methodist provided vocal music.

Bremen Elks West State Street Athens Lodge I. M. Foster United States First Methodist Church

Coconut Oil Hair Shampoo Claim For Malsified Product

An advertisement advises using Malsified coccanut oil shampoo over common soaps and shampoos that contain alkali. It claims pure grease less formula cleanses scalp, yields rich lather, rinses clean, leaves hair soft and manageable, and lasts months at low cost. The notice promotes buying at drug stores and asks for the name Mul sifeld.

Allie Faces Distant Prospects In Love Dubious News

A fragment shows Allie grappling with loneliness and unclear expectations as a man hints at meeting people halfway. She questions motives and resents being pressured, while a reference to admiration by others hints at potential social connections.

Local Residents Attend Events and Travel Amid Employment Shifts

Mrs Millican dies after two year cancer battle at daughter’s home in Columbus. Leo Griffin visits Columbus. Miss Josephine Blackston takes Kroger job in Columbus. Mrs W T Evans in Nelsonville. Ruth Donley and Mrs Shadyside visiting. Mines idle push workers to seek jobs elsewhere. Anna Quinn in Murray City. Mrs Morrison visits Murray City. John Turvey visiting Kentucky. Grace Williams of Murray visits. Faulkner family motored to New Plymouth. Locals attended Holiness meeting in Murray City. Mrs Glancys visiting relatives in Columbus. Morrison family guests of Garner in Jobs.

Millican Ed McManaway Leo Griffin Columbus Josephine Blackston Kroger W. T. Evans Nelsonville William Donley Ruth Shadyside Anna Quinn Murray City Leo Baird John Turvey Kentucky Grace Williams Murray John Faulkner New Plymouth Kemp Faulkner J. B. Glancys George Morrison George Garner

Choker Fashion Returns With Laces and Jabot

In today’s styles the old-fashioned choker reappears occasionally. It is often made of fine organdie or linen and worn with an elaborate jabot or bow tie, reflecting a revival of vintage accessories.

Capitol

Wellston Baseball Preview and Local Notices

The Wellston team schedules a Sunday game on June 17. Social guests include Mrs. Roy Bush and son of Dayton, Mrs. Isaac Clark of Chillicothe, and Mrs. C R Bell of Allensville. Foster Lyle is appointed special deputy sheriff for dog tax collection by the commissioners.

Alice Wyckoff Roy Bush and Son Dayton Isaac Clark Chilllecothe C. R. Bell Allensville Foster Lyle

Marriage License Issued to James Tilley and Myrtle Castee

James Tilley of Jackson and Myrtle Castee of McArthur received a marriage license. The ceremony was performed by O. J. Howearth.

James Tilley Jackson Myrtle Castee McArthur O. J. Howearth

Mrs Phetteplace and Miss Bessie Return Home

Mrs Phetteplace and her daughter Miss Bessie, who have been visiting Mr and Mrs William Davis, returned to their home in Wilkesville on Tuesday.

Phetteplace Bessie Wm. Davis Wilkesville Ake

Summer Return of Evelyn Corner and Jeanete Pitcher

Miss Evelyn Corner of O. Y. Columbus and Miss Jeanete Pitcher from O. U. Athens have arrived home to spend the summer.

Evelyn Corner O. 8. Y. Columbus Jeanete Pitcher O. U. Athens

Mrs Huston of Beaumont Visits Relatives in Radcliff

Mrs. Anna Huston of Beaumont, who has been visiting there, went to Radcliff the first of the week to visit other relatives.

Anna Huston Beaumont J. M. Murphy Radclt

W C T U Holds Meeting At Mrs Howearth Home

The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union gathered Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. O J Howearth to discuss activities and plans.

O. J. Howearth

Ed Waters Visits Dundas on Thursday

Ed Waters of Dundas was a business visitor here on Thursday.

Ed Waters Dundas

Winters girl ill with scarlet fever near Columbus

Word comes that Margaret Winters daughter of Mr and Mrs E C Winters of near Columbus formerly of this place is quite ill with scarlet fever.

Margaret Winters E. C. Winters Columbus

John Williams Struggles with Illness in Recent Days

A report notes John Williams has been ill for several days affecting his routine. No further health details are provided.

John Williams

Resignation of School Physical Director Sparks Local Debate

The incident surrounding the forced resignation of the school physical director was known by few until a Messenger article appeared. Martzolff class of women and many mothers voiced indignation, recognizing the value of his work for the children.

the Messenger Martzolff

Central Ave M E Church Sermon and Sunday Schedule

Sunday school starts at 9 15 A M with a special children service at 10 15 A M The Senior Epworth League meets at 6 30 P M Topic is Preparing For Christian Citizenship Matt 5 10 16 Evening service for Fathers at 7 30 P M at the Central Ave church city.

Central Ave M. E Epworth League

Church of the Good Shepherd Service Schedule

The Church of the Good Shepherd on State and Carpenter Streets lists Sunday after Trinity with church school at 9 30 A M and Morning Prayer and Sermon at 10 30 A M led by Rev A H Marshall Rector.

Church OF the Good Shepherd Carpenter Streets A. H. Marshall Trinity

Presbyterian Church Evening Pulpit By Rev Wilcox Postponed Meeting

Abbott Y. Wilcox, minister, will lead Bible study at 9:00 and occupy the pulpit at both morning and evening services. Due to absence of Sabbath School officers and teachers, the Monday June 16 meeting has been postponed.

Presbyterian Church Abbott Y. Wilcox School For Bible Study Wilcox

First M. E. Church Sunday Services and Sermons

The First M. E. Church schedules Sunday School at 9 A M and Epworth League at 6 30. Morning service at 10 59 and evening at 7 30 feature Rev F M Evans District Superintendent preaching.

M. FE Epworth League F. M. Evans

Baptist Church Bible School Notice

Cor Lancaster and Carpenter Streets Bible school at 9 A M. There will be no preaching services on Sunday.

Baptist Church Cor Lancaster and Carpenter Sts Bible School

Christian Science Society Service and Reading Room Notice

The Christian Science Society at 65 South Court Street invites worshipers to Sunday service at 10 45 A M with the subject God the Preserver of Man Golden Text Psalms 87 27 depart from evil and do good The Lord loveth judgment and preserves his saints Sunday school at 9 30 A M Wednesday meeting at 7 30 P M Reading room hours Tuesday Thursday and Saturday 2 06 to 4 90 P M You are cordially invited to attend

Christian Science Society South Court Street God

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