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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1923
Page
7
Mr and Mrs Herbert Shriner aged 40 plan a three week trip to Los Angeles. They will travel out by the midd route to the coast and return by the Southern route for a sun filled vacation.
Miss Merlin Whiteratt, teller at the Farmers and Merchants Bank, leaves Monday for Des Moines Ta where she attends an international convention of the Istian Endeavor society as a delegate. She plans an excursion to Yellowstone Park and other western points before returning July 21.
The Friends of Mrs Cloyd Cook gathered at Miss Fern Shaw's home Wednesday evening for a kitchen shower honoring the bride-to-be. Attendees included Mrs Headley Shaw, Miss Velma Rainer, Pauline Shaw, Velma Harter, Beatrice Frazure, Irene Sater, Olive Wright, Nellie Disbennet, Evelyn Sater, Helen Sater, Fern Shaw, Adrian Tom, and the guest of honor.
Two piano recitals were given at Miss Nellie Allen s home on West Main street Wednesday morning and evening. The morning program featured beginners and intermediates with solos and a piano quartette and was a decided success. The evening program showcased advanced pupils with Miss Allen and soprano Miss Verone Ackers, and drew between 75 and 100 attendees.
M. S. Connors general manager along with W. M. Michels W. W. Houston and a new company vice president inspected the valley on Thursday during a routine tour.
Letter from a New Jersey druggist touts Joint-Ease as a speedy remedy for joint troubles and other ailments. The reply highlights its use for stiff swollen joints and notes a list of race outcomes and participant standings from a separate event.
Officials viewed Heel ing Valley shops reporting 395 workers and a steady output of ten cars daily. The inspection aimed to give new officials firsthand information on the company’s interests. The party traveled by a special train from Logan to Nelsonville and along the river division.
Mrs. C. O. Allen led the Lancaster district woman's missionary society as host and president. Twenty eight local presidents attended a luncheon and a business session with Mrs. B. J. Wittner of the Ohio conference secretary delivering the address on mission work.
Mrs Estella Mills and two daughters of Niles Michigan visit aunt Mrs Wilbur Petty. Mr and Mrs W C Dutton and family of East Lansing are visiting Logan after a stay with Duttons parents and plan to visit Hockingport before returning home.
Mrs H A Minor and her children from Columbus are visiting with her sister Mrs D G Stailsmith.
The Lady Elks were entertained at the Elks hall on Wednesday evening. Remembrances were presented to Mr and Mrs Marcus Ken and Mr and Mrs A J Shicliffe who are soon to leave Logan.
Mike O'Rourke of Columbus opens his second season show at an open air venue Monday. Drake faces Bulger Johnson in a ten round main event, a soldier versus former soldier clash likely to feature heavy barrages. Semi final pairs Cuz Simms Nelsonville and Bobby Evens Columbus for six rounds. Bob Jewett meets 3nd Wolfe in one of the preliminaries.
Judson Shriner a brakeman on the river division sustained a fractured left arm after being pitched from a car in the Wellston local yard at the McArthur brick plant. He was brought to his home in Logan for treatment.
Edward EF Edwards 24 a miner of Poston Letha M Gould 18 at home Coonville Harry E Smith 28 a blacksmith helper of Logan Flossie F Curran 25 a minister of Logan appear in a brief community notice.
Judge Pettit gave a continuance until Monday morning in the case of Mrs. Thomas Richards arrested Wednesday for possessing intoxicating liquors. Several witnesses testified for both sides. officers who assisted in the arrest are expected to attend. Richards denied guilt on the stand and claimed the liquor was hers alone.
The advertisement touts a fast acting cure for constipation biliousness colds headaches and malaria fever claiming rapid relief and improved well being. It emphasizes quick results and broad health benefits from the product.
Abbott Y Wilcox, Minister, shares a schedule of services at the church. Bible School at 9:00, Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at 10:39, a youth series starting at 6:39 on The World-Wide Community Task led by Mr Riegel with a ten minute address by Mr Edward Arpee followed by discussion. The minister speaks at 7:89 on A Modern War for Independence. Members urged to attend Communion and Summer School students welcomed.
Sunday school starts at 9 A M at First Baptist Church located at Cor Lancaster and Carpenter Streets. Morning worship at 10 15 with Rev C M Rond preaching. Afternoon service at 2 30 P M.
Sunday service at 10:45 A M with lesson from John 16 12 13. Sunday school at 9:30 A M. Wednesday meeting 7 30 P M. Reading room open Tuesday Thursday Saturday 2 06 to 4 00 A M. You are invited to attend services and use the reading room.
Rev Frederick Brown leads Sunday school at 9 15 for all ages with worship at 10 15 Sunday evening activities include Epworth League at 6 30 and sermon at 7 30 A cordially invitation extends to summer students at Ohio University and John Hancock High services at Clarks Chapel will be held in the grove with afternoon services at 1 30 and 2 15
The Church of the Good Shepherd at State and Carpenter streets hosts a Sth Sunday after Trinity service with church school at 9:30 A. M. Holy Communion and sermon follow at 4:30 A. M. Rev. A. H. Marshall presides as rector.
At First Methodist Church the Pastor will preach at both services next Sunday. The 10:30 morning service features the message Complete the Doing of It and the 7:30 evening service presents A Safe Democracy. Sunday school is at 9:60 and Epworth League at 6:39. Miss Sarah Long will sing in the morning and join the choir at night, though she cannot meet the choir Saturday night.
The parish obituary reports the death of the aged William Buchannan after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at the home and interment is in Eden cemetery. A Methodist lecture was canceled due to a storm. Local residents McTauren family traveled to Marietta and Belpre for family visits. An ice cream stand at Earl Dickson’s home sold ten gallons. Children’s Day services are set for Sunday evening at the Methodist church with a food program. Mr and Mrs Walter Dutton and children of Vassar Michigan are mentioned in local notices.
The season opener at the Logan Gun Club traps on the fair ground drew participants from 13 cities and towns. Contestants gathered Tuesday to compete in the first registered shoot of the season.
A bold ad touts Pesky Devils Quietus as a liquid chemical that destroys bedbugs moths and roaches with safe use on furniture clothing and springs. Priced at 35c the product is said to be recommended by hospitals and railroad firms and available in sealed bottles.
Local notes from Parkersburg report Mrs Fart Dickerson’s class in the lead after a Sunday school contest with three classes closing the event. Mary A Stone visited Phena Barrows. Neel White and family guests dined with Tda Cook, Lily and Olive Mekhiam, Randage, and Ra Davidson of Parkersburg. Camp Dills on Mustaphat Island opened under YWCA with 62 campers under Miss Nelson of New York managing.
The Ohio Supreme Court, in a six to one decision, refused mandamus to reinstate Herbert H. Vogt and a quo warranto to oust acting mayor M I L Kirchofer. Vogt, deposed former Magallon mayor, was removed by Governor Donahey for misconduct, misfeasance, and gross neglect of duty. court finds misfeasance and neglect proven but not misconduct.
Akron June 28 Captain McGuire of the vice squad reports a curb in downtown liquor flow after the padlock law took effect. He notes a drop in questionable parlors and cites 44 arrests for selling intoxicants so far in June 1922, following 155 arrests in all of June prior years. Hip pocket bootleggers are now considered the best bet.
Automobiles from every country in the world are expected to be exhibited at a great international motor car exposition in Geneva early next year.
The Geneva republic in 1813 lent three cannons to Count Bubna during his effort to halt French advances under General Dessaix. They have now been returned to Austrian government authorities for safekeeping.
Hollandaise pairs with hot asparagus while vinaigrette suits cold asparagus, offering two contrasting sauce options.
An ice cream social is planned in the basement of the M I church on Saturday evening to benefit the church. The memorial sermon for the Odd Fellows and Woodmen was preached last Sunday at 2 o clock in the M F church by Rev Wills of Guysville.
Avery Chalfant and family traveled to Trimble Sunday to visit his brother. Mrs C W Townsend hosted dinner with Blanch Bean Hettie Durant from Guysville and Mary Karr of Scranton Kansas. Brent Metcalf of Athens visited his aunt Mrs Townsend. Avery Chalfant of Athens stayed a few days with family. Mary Harris of Scranton Kansas visited relatives here then went to Nashville. Addie Biggens and daughter Dorothy were Athens visitors. Po Wetherell spent the week with his two sons in Bremen.
Garden Mr and Mrs Bert Buck and their sons Johnnie and Floyd visited Mr Howenstein family on Sunday. Sunday school at the Methodist church grew with Mrs Eva Mohler as superintendent and 46 in attendance last Sunday. Rev L F Miller fulfilled his regular appointment Sunday evening. Rev Mrs Lela Weatherby traveled to Bidwell Saturday to align with the Christian church and reported encouraging progress. Charles Goldsberry, employed in Athens, spent the weekend with his family here. Charles Coen and the Coen brothers Gilbert and John Custer took a motor trip to Ravenswood West Virginia last week.
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