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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1920

Page

6

Earl Kauff Jailed For Auto Theft In Middleport

Earl Kauff was arrested Thursday by Officer W W Ipson on affidavit by Wm of Middleport charging theft of a motor vehicle. He pleaded guilty before Justice Stephen Martin and was commtt ed to jail after failing to post bond. The car was taken from in front of Estep, driven a short distance before a blowout halted it. A second man escaped. Kauff is nephew of famed baseball player Benny Kauff.

Earl Kauff W. W. Ipson Middleport Stephen Martin Kauff Estep Benny Kauff

Judge Denies Divorce to Mrs Phylis Lares

Judge Miller refused a decree of divorce in the case of Phylis Lares versus John Lares. Phylis claimed extreme cruelty but the court found the charge not sustained. The couple had been married less than a year.

Phylis Lares Miller John Lares

Mantor Golden Wedding Draws Many Relatives

Mr and Mrs YT J Mantor celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a large gathering on Saturday in Columbus. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. E W Peoples and their children Edythe Florence and Robert, along with grandchildren and great grandchildren Mrs D F Huston, Mrs C S Crawford, Mrs E W Peoples, Frank L Mantor and numerous descendants.

Dinner Honors Mantor Couple With Speeches and Gift

The event honored Mr. and Mrs. Mantor with a two course dinner at six o clock. Guests including David and Paul Dillibunt, Mrs Rosetta Andrix, Miss Tillie Wolf, and Stanley Watson of Newark Ohio delivered speeches and declamations. A purse of fifty dollars in gold was presented to the Mantors by attendees.

David Paul Dillibunt

Pomeroy Church of Christ Names Full Time Pastor

Beginning Sunday June 20 the Pomeroy Church of Christ will hold morning and evening services led by Rev Frank Donaldson from Bethany West Virginia to take charge full time This marks the first full time pastorate since the churchs founding on March 4 1917 Donaldson formerly pastored in Rutland and has preached in Meigs county He supports New Testament Christianity known as the Restoration Plea The public is invited to attend all services and the church runs a Sunday school and Young Peoples Christian Endeavor Society

Pomeroy Christian Church Rutland Young Peoples Christian Endeavor Society

Mrs Minnie D Hughes Seeks Divorce From Edward Hughes

Mrs Minnie D Hughes files suit asking for divorce and custody of two minor children with alimony. She cites adultery with Goldie Little and Daisy Beaver, extreme cruelty, false accusations against her, and failure to provide support and medical care. Representation by M B Webster and Fred Crow.

Minnie D. Hughes Edward Hughes Meigs County Goldie Little Daisy Beaver Hughes M. 8. Webster Fred Crow

Surprise Shower for Miss Alma Mees

A delightful surprise shower was held at the Trinity Lutheran parsonage Thursday evening in honor of Miss Alma Mees soon to wed Mr. Arthur Rosenbaum. About forty guests enjoyed the pink and white decorated rooms. She received many useful presents. ice cream and cake were served and a social hour followed.

Miss Mees Trinity Lutheran Parsonage Alma Mees Arthur Rosenbaum

Alfred man fined for unlawful seining on Memorial Day

Charles H. Frost of near Alfred pleaded guilty to unlawful seining in Shade river on Memorial Day. He was fined $25 and costs totaling $31.50 after appearing before Justice Ansom Fish.

Chas. H. Frost Alfred Charles H. Frost Near

Couple to Attend Northern Baptist Convention in Buffalo

Rev. and Mrs. John Will leave Monday for Buffalo New York to attend the Northern Baptist convention in session there all of next week. Several thousand Baptist delegates and members are expected to attend the gathering.

Baptist Convention John Buffalo N. Y Northern Baptist Convention

Pomeroy Bend Briefs

Mr. Robert Condy of Dayton and Miss Agnes Russell of Chicago, ac-

Pomeroy Bend Robert Condy Dayton Agnes Russell Chicago

Local Social Roundup Includes Visits and Farewells

Miss Jennie Ruhl and Mr Manning 8, Daniels return from Denison University with Granville trip. Rev John Ford and wife attend Athens graduation. Margaret and Kathleen Riebel arrive Thursday from Columbus to visit relatives. Mrs H C Pownall hosts women’s foreign missionary society. Mrs George McQuigg and Miss Emma McQuigg host picnic for Mrs Scott McQuigg leaving for Columbus. Miss Clara Rowe hosts Sunday school class lunch.

Jennie Ruhl Manning Daniels Denison University Granville John Ford Athens Margaret Kathleen Riebel Columbus H. C. Pownall Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Simpson M. E George McQuigg Emma MecQuigg Lincoln Hill Scott McQuigg Clara Rowe Main Street

Our Divine Shepherd Sunday School Lesson

Sunday school lesson at the churches presents Our Divine Shepherd with the general lesson The Lord our Shepherd from Psalm 23 and John 10 7 15. golden text Jehovah is my Shepherd I shall not want Psalm 23 1 Epworth League topic Living Up to Our Responsibilities Col lege Matthew 25 14 30 Christian Endeavor topic Honor a Word and Deed Ephesians 4 26 82

Epworth League

Is the Universe Evolved by Atomic Force Subject

Christian Science Society invites attendance at Sunday service at 10 45 A M with the subject Is the Universe including man evolved by atomic force Golden Text 1 Corinthians 8 6 Sunday school at 9 30 A M Wednesday meeting 7 30 P M You are cordially invited to attend

Christian Science Society Maconic Temple Father

Community Church Schedule Across Town Services

Rev. James A. Miller leads the special Home-Coming at Guysville at 10 30 with Carthage church holding Sunday school at 1 30 and preaching at 2 30 New England hosts Children s Day Exercises at 7 30 Hebbardsville plans Sunday school in the morning Winger Chapel also lists Sunday school in the program

James A. Miller Guysville Carthage New England Hebbardsville Winger Chapel

Corner State and Carpenter Streets Church Services Outline

Morning worship at 10 15 features a sermon Religion or Christianity Which Evening worship at 7 30 includes an address The Public Its Relation to Social Service Judge Roscoe J Mauck from Gallipolis will speak Christian Endeavor meets 6 30 P M Mid week prayer 7 30 P M Deborah class led by Miss C Augusta Morse on Rom 12 time details listed for Sunday activities

E. D. Murch Minister Bible School J. H. Burt Roscoe J. Mauck Gallipolis Christian Endeavor Deborah C. Augusta Morse Rom

First Baptist Church Sunday Services

Sunday school begins at 9 30 A M at Music Hall Ohio University Rev Ogden will preach at 10 30 A M A cordial welcome to all.

First Baptist Church Music Hall Ohio University Ogden

First M. E. Church announces summer sermon plan

Minister C Lloyd Strecker heads a Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 9 A M and morning worship at 10 30 Anti Saloon League Field Day in the churches Address by Mr H A Propst of Dayton Epworth League at 6 30 P M Topic Living Up to Our Responsibilities Evening services at 7 30 Sermon Jesus Christ and Nature A summer sermon

M. E C. Lloyd Strecker

Prayer Meeting Wednesday Evening at 7 30

Civic group invites the public to a series of prayer services on Wednesday evening at 7 30. All are welcome to attend these inclusive services hosted by local organizers.

First Presbyterian Church Ser mon Topics and Services

Abbott Y Wilcox ministers the morning sermon on A Proper Appreciation of Little Things and the evening sermon on Men and Women of Vision. Sabbath school opens at nine o'clock and a cordial welcome is extended to visitors in town. The pastor urges strong attendance during the commencement services.

First Presbyterian Church Abbott Y. Wilcox

Maud Sitle Speaks on Public Relations to Social Service

Judge Roscoe J. Mauck of Gallipolis will resume the Sunday evening social service sermons at First Christian Church on June 20 with the topic The Public Its Relations to Social Service. Previous talks covered labor and capital and social service. Mauck, common pleas judge in Gallia County, is noted in Athens County.

First Christian Church Roscoe J. Mauck Gallipolis L. A. Koons

Public Forum on Athens County Road Board Third Term Nonsense

A reader blasts the county commissioners for seeking a third term citing road damage detours and alleged mismanagement. The letter accuses the board of failing to implement district road repair plans and warns voters to scrutinize those backing the incumbents.

Voters urged to back efficiency and better roads in county race

A letter attacks county officials over road work and spending, urging voters to elect a board promising a system of maintenance. It cites detours, high fuel costs, and pressure from coal, stores, and farms, urging a third term defeat to avoid further taxes and losses.

Athens County White House Mr. Vater Lewis Jacksonville Glouster

Await Word From Spirit Connection After Hyslop Death

Friends of Dr. James Hervey Hyslop awaited a promised communication from the spirit world following his death on Thursday. The group stored sealed letters believed to reveal messages after contact, opened only upon alleged contact from beyond the grave.

New York James Hervey Hyslop Hyslop

Spirit Letters and the Naviator Term Emerges

The writer’s letters were claimed as spirit communications and several in the circle have died without messages. Nyslop viewed the silence as negative evidence of lost interest after death. The term naviator is introduced for those who navigate naval aircraft.

Veal Nyslop

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