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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1924

Page

3

Nelsonville News Presbyterian Church Services

John Lloyd Evans, pastor, announces Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30. The pastor will preach on The Power of the Gospel and Mrs Me te will sing The Holy City while Mrs Edith Stires offers The Old Rugged Cross. Intermediate Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 P M and evening service at 7 30 P M with Faith as the theme. Communion will be held July 6 with preparatory sermon on July 2. The public is cordially invited. Missionary Society members meet with Mrs Julia Baird. a 7 1/2 pound Eugenia Pauline is welcomed. S W Gadbury party tours East ending in Washington and New York City.

Presbyterian Church John Lloyd Evans Unday School Tor Mete Holy City Edith Stires Old Rugged Cross Lgrim Holiness Church F. C. Laneholtz

Sunday Service Times at The Christian Church

Bible School at 9 50 morning worship at 10 30 Sermon Rise and Shine Add night service 6 30 Christian Endeavor 7 39 Sermon Christianity and Patriotism Pastors and church events listed for the day.

NDAY THE Christian Church Bible School

Local Elks Hold Basket Picnic At Glen Ebongrove

About 50 families enjoyed a Thursday basket picnic by the Elks at Glen Ebongrove. Attendees arrived around 2 pm for games, contests, and a supper at 6 pm. Lancaster orchestra provided music and dancing lasted late. This opens a summer outing series by the local order. Juniors and Midgets of the YMCA joined by Albert Cher enjoyed an all night hike to Bennett's farm with about 21 boys participating.

Order of Elks Glen Ebongrove Lancaster Albert Cher Tonnett’s

Y M C A Pool Draws Hundreds Daily

About 200 people including boys girls young men and women enjoy the Y M C A swimming pool each day. The repurposed facility proves a popular recreation during the summer season.

Local Guests Visit Mrs Grose From Adena and Philadelphia

Mrs Nellie Wonnacott and Rich Wonnacott of Adena visit Mrs M A Grose with Mrs Morgan and two children from Philadelphia staying as guests.

Nellie Wonnacott Rich Wonnacott Adena and Morgan Philadelphia S. M. A. Grose

YAST METHODIST CHURCH SERVICES AND CALENDAR

The Yast Methodist Church pastored by Geo E Tifft announces services at 9 30 morning with Dr Evans Marietta district superintendent preaching at 10 30 morning and 7 30 evening sermons. Weekly calendar includes league class 6 30 junior choir rehearsal 6 30 Wednesday midweek service 7 30 and Friday 7 30 men’s prayer meeting and choir practice. All strangers welcome.

Yast Methodist Church Geo. E. Tifft Evans Marietta the Star

Patriotism and Faith Highlight Sunday Sermon

The Chris tian church will feature a sermon on Christianity and Patriotism as Americans reflect on the nation’s founding. Local residents, including Mrs. Fred Edington of Madison and Mrs. P. B. Verity, visit and family members travel between Colum bus and Sand Run.

Fred Edington Madi, W. Va P. B. Verity

Norvel C Shock Moves Into Movie Stardom

Chauncey Norvel Shock a former Chauncey resident and twin of Orvel Shock is gaining status as a movie comedian and director with Unique Film Co of Hollywood. A Redondo Beach resident, his Hollywood project filmed at Redondo Beach includes scenes at Jno W Crane Auto Co and Sunset Music House with Ethel McGuyre and Earl Duermore.

Vel C. Shock Chauncey Nettle Love Miller Norvel Washington Orvel Norve Nettie Love Unique Film Co Holywood California Hollywood Unique Film Company Redondo Beach Jno. W. Crane Auto Co Redondo Municipal Pier Norvel C Shock Ethel McGuyre Earl Duermore Sunset Music House Pacific Avenue Nettie Love Miller

Mary Stalder Celebrates Twelfth Birthday Party

Mr. and Mrs. Mila Stalder hosted a party Wednesday from 1:39 to 4:00 p.m. for daughter Mary on her twelfth birthday. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Stalder with Mrs. Earl Bridgewater assisting. many gifts were presented to Mary. Attending were Luella Six, Watioa and Evelyn Fonty, Violet Harvey, Margaret Johnson, Evelyn Huffman, Wilma and Virgene Palmer, Esther Clary, Agnes Cunningham, Louise Dew, Ethel Trainer, Gladys, Ethel, Elmer and Kathleen Phillips, Ferrel McClellan, Lawrence Huffman, Roy and Frankie Cunningham, Ethel McAtee, Anna May Hockingberry, Junior and Dow Bridgewater, Clarence Gilbert, Carl, Kenneth and Mary Stalder, Mrs. L. L. Sweazy, Mrs. A. H. England, and Mrs. Earl Bridgewater.

Mila Stalder Mary Stalder Earl Bridgewater Luella Six Watioa Evelyn Fonty Violet Harvey Margaret Johnson Evelyn Huffman Wilma Virgene Palmer Esther Clary Agnes Cunningham Louise Dew Ethel Trainer Gladys Ethel Elmer Kathleen Phillips Ferrel McClellan Lawrence Huffman Roy Frankie Cunningham Ethel McAtee Anna May Hockingberry Junior Dow Bridgewater Clarence Gilbert Carl Kenneth Mary Stalder L. L. Sweazy A. H. England

Family visitors from Columbus stay two weeks in Chauncey

Mrs. Leon Fenstermocker and daughter Martha Lois of Columbus with sister Miss Etta Shields are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Shields on Mill Street Chauncey for a two week stay.

Leon Fenstermocker Martha Lois Columbus Etta Shields Chauncey L. D. Shields Mill Street

Mrs. Leo Bradley and Daughter Visit Ports mouth Relatives

Mrs. Leo Bradley and daughter in law Mrs Rodney Bradley and baby are visiting relatives in Ports mouth.

Leo Bradley Rodney Bradley Baby Portsmouth

Drake family travels to Sharonville for visit

Mrs Allison Drake and her sons from Sharonville travel with Mr J A Drake of Chauncey as they head to Sharonville. Mr Drake plans a stay at his son Allison Drake’s home for several weeks.

Allison Drake Sharonville J. A. Drake Chauncey Drake

Reverend Courtney Pulpit Visit Highlights Local Church

Rev. G. B. Courtney preached at the Church of Christ in Orbiston on Wednesday. Mrs. Owen Cronin of Jacksonville visited Chauncey on Thursday as guest of Mrs. Charles Bradfield.

G. B. Courtney Orbiston Church of Christ Owen Cronin Jacksonville Chauncey Charles’ Bradfield

Ferre Visits Chauncey Parents This Week

Woodrow Ferre of Columbus visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Ferre in Chauncey this week, staying at their home.

Woodrow Ferre Columbus Mrs B. F. Ferre Chauncey

Foot Injury From Broken Glass Sews Up Boy

Leslie Cruickshank, son of Mr and Mrs Luther Cruickshank, cut his left foot yesterday stepping on broken glass. Dr Hood attended and gave stitches for the three inch gash.

Leslie Cruickshank Luther Cruikshank Dr. Hoodlet

Mrs Nancy Saxon Visits Chauncey After Trimble Trip

Mrs Nancy Saxon of Albany returns from Trimble where she visited relatives and plans a visit with Mr and Mrs Luther Cruikshank in Chauncey.

Nancy Saxon Albany Trimble Chauncey Luther Cruikshank

New Arrival at Coal Run Couple Welcome 10 lb Daughter

Mr and Mrs Frank Cline announce the birth of a ten pound daughter at their home on Coal Run this week.

Eugenia Pauline Frank Cline Coal Run

Shields Family Guests At Athens Visit

Mr and Mrs William Shields and family of Athens were guests Thursday of his parents Mr and Mrs L D Shields. Mr and Mrs George Meinhart are improving their property in the area.

William Shields Athens L. D. Shields George Meinhart

McCafferty Family Weekend in Columbus London and Zanesville

Mr and Mrs Clarence F E McCafferty and their sons spend the weekend in Columbus London and Zanesville as gifts from the former’s sisters Mrs J D Lamberson and Mrs Wayne Clelland respectively.

Clarence FE. McCafferty and Sons Columbus London O. and Zanesville J. D. Lamberson Wayne Clelland

Spears Family Leaves Chauncey for Columbus Home

Mrs Walter Spears and her daughter have moved from the home of her parents near Chauncey to Columbus where Mr Spears has found work. The death report notes W F Morris 72 dies at 6 Race Street after heart trouble. Funeral Sunday 11 at Pleasire Hill Church with burial nearby. Morris born in Morgan County lived in Athens four years from Amesville. He leaves a widow and daughter Lillian Morris and two brothers two sisters and stepmother and a half sister.

Walter Spears George Wilson Chauncey Columbus Spears V. F. Morr Race Street Lillian Morris Pleasire Hill Church Mr. Morris Morgan County Athens Amesville W. Morris T. E.morris Winchtown Nicetta Kinsey Joy Mebecca Carpenter Federal Henrietta Morris Vilda Wade Wrightown

Former Glouster Man Brought Back On Serious Charge

John Hertle, former Glouster resident, was returned to Athens from Pittman New Jersey after extradition papers were served. He faces a charge of taking mortgaged property from the state in a case filed by Dupler Garage. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury under a $500 bond. The car had been purchased on installments and payments lapsed, with Hertle claiming motor trouble en route to return the vehicle. Detective Elsen of Columbus facilitated his transfer.

John Hertle Glouster Athens Columbus Pittman New Jersey Dupler Hertle Manistrate Helwig Maryland Detective Elsen Ithe

Booze Selling Fines In Zanesville Municipal Court

Charles Morosco and Walter Miller faced 500 dollar fines in Zanesville Ohio municipal court for illegal sales of liquor. The court record notes the drawbacks of liquor bootlegging as a business despite its supposed profits.

Zanesville Charles Morosco Walter Miller

Athens City Tar-Bound Restricts Driving Off City Limits

The city of Athens has laid tar to the east, west, and south, forcing motorists who dislike the sticky coating to stay within corporate boundaries. Tar stretches three miles east of Guysville, to Courtney Hill and Sugar Creek west, and a southward surface extends from South Bridge to Richland.

Athens Guysville Courtney Hill Sugar Creek South Bridge Richland

Walter Allen Faces Long Recovery After Log Injury

Eliria Ohio resident World War II veteran Walter Allen battled severe injuries after a log toppled onto him. He sustained fractured ribs punctured lungs and a displaced heart due to a trunk force with infection prompting removal of two quarts of pus from his lungs. After three weeks he shows signs of recovery.

Eliria Walter Allen

Tipcats Found in Egypt Tombs Resemble Modern Toy Balls

An ancient Egypt report notes tipcats unearthed in tombs resemble toys played by today’s boys. Researchers describe the small clay or stone balls used as game pieces, drawing a link between past playthings and present urban childhood games.

Ancient Egypt

Wonderful Remedy Claims Life Saving, 75-Year-Old Says

An elderly resident describes surviving 16 days without food, crediting Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with rapid relief. The ad promotes the product as a simple drug that clears catarrhal mucus and reduces inflammation of stomach liver and intestines, including appendicitis. A money back guarantee applies with one dose. McKee Drug Co. Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and druggists nationwide listed.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Kellogg's Bran Promises Relief for Constipation

An old advertisement touts Kellogg's Bran as a permanent relief for constipation claiming it clears poisons and normalizes intestinal function. It urges daily use of two tablespoons, highlights ALL bran content, and notes money-back guarantee if relief is not achieved.

Kellogg's Kellogg

Graduate nurse hails Tanlac as ideal stomach tonic

A Seattle nurse, Mrs. H. A. Borden, shares long experience using Tanlac for charity patients. She cites improved stomach, liver, kidney and bowel function after seven years of exclusive use, noting two cases of dramatic recovery and urging readers to buy Tanlac. Over 40 million bottles sold.

Nature Mra IT A. Borden Pontius Avenue Seattle Wash National Temperance Hospital Chicago

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