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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1926

Page

2

Methodist bishop to visit Meigs County

Bishop Pheodore Henderson of the Cincinnati area will visit Pomeroy on Thursday forenoon meetings with pastors and Meigs county churches. At 7 30 p m he conducts a public evangelistic service at Simpson M E church. The events fit a Methodist Episcopal outreach plan for the district.

Pomeroy Pheodore Henderson Cincinnati Methodist Episcopal Church Meigs County Simpson M. E Athens

Council Plans a Busy Month in Local Chapter Activities

The Theo Council of the D. of A. held a March meeting at the club rooms with many members present. Plans were made for a hat social and about thirty new members will be initiated into the council this month.

Theo- Council of the D. of A

Aged Lodge Member Honored at Pomeroy Meeting

Captain George Wen of Middleport was saluted for 59 years as an Odd Fellow. The joint I O O F and Rebecca lodge gathering at Pomeroy hall honored his long service. Wen, past 80, remains a licensed river pilot and faithful local member. A potluck supper followed.

Pomeroy Rebecca George Wen Middleport Oddlows Cap- Howden al Pa Meigs County

Local Visits and Sick Relatives Reported Across Ohio Cities

Paul Stobart of New Lexington visited Pomeroy and Middleport yesterday. Rathburns and Juhling on a Cincinnati business trip. Mrs. Roy Pierce left for Columbus. Miss Verity and Mrs. Perry of Nelsonville visited the Ohlinger home. Mrs. Harry Bennett visiting Columbus relatives. J B Booth confined to home by illness. Mrs. Alice Thomas left for Columbus. Kincaid couple back from Charleston relatives. Mrs. F H McClure is ill at home. Willis Russell returned from Columbus after an operation and is improved. Reverend Fowler's wife ill after Holzer Hospital surgery. H R Lewis and daughter visiting Mt. Gilead relatives. Henry Gaskell and son visiting Akron for a serious relative’s illness. Women’s Foreign Missionary society met at Mrs. Rathburn’s with refreshments provided by the hostess.

Paul Stobart New Lexington Pomeroy Middleport Co. F. Rathburn William Juhling Cincinnati Roy Pierce Columbus Miss Verity Perry Nelsonville Herman Ohlinger Harry Bennett J. B. Booth Lower Third Street Alice Thomas John Kincaid Charleston F. H. McClure Willis Russell Fowler Holzer Hospital H. R. Lewis Y Lewis W. G. Peters Mt. Gilead Henry Gaski Akron Womens Foreign Missionary Society C. F. Rathburn

Church Drive Reaps Marks From Pre Campaign Efforts

In Glouster on March 8, churches of Cat Trimble Green's Run and Taylor's Ridge report a 31 percent Sunday rise in attendance and two churches log 358 chapters read. Teachers aid by urging Bible study, and a Trimble community survey by M D Church and Church of Christ workers is filed. The Trimble Church of Christ workers meet Friday at the Johnson home.

Glouster Cat Trimble Green's Run Taylor’s Ridge Trimble M. D Hrist Church of Christ

Popular Young Woman Passes in Gloucester

Miss Welch, 18, a Gloucester prom queen and Men High School graduate of 1925, died Tuesday after several months illness. She leaves mother Mrs Mary Welch and brothers William Jr. and Harry. Funeral at 9 a.m. at Holy Cross Church with burial in Gloucester Cemetery.

STER Giouster Welch Men High School Ather Mary Welch William Jr Harry Holy Cross Church Father Clark Glouster Cemetery

Pythian Sisters Meet Thursday in Jacksonville

Glouster March 8 All members of Jacksonville temple No 553 Pythian Sisters are requested to be present at the regular meeting Thursday evening There will be initiation All officers and members of the degree team should wear white.

Jodge White Rose Temple Glouster Jacksonville Temple No. 553 Pythian Sisters

Tried and True Class Meets at Jacksonville Home

The Tried and True class of the U. B. Sunday school in Jacksonville met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lu Haulenstine for its monthly gathering. Miss Ada Lent spoke on Washington and Lincoln, with attendees including Elizabeth Judson Ada Lent Blanche Davis Clifford Watson Willis Shumway Everett Haulenstine Regina and Ava Haulenstine and several Mrs Shin ner Geheres Grim Jewitt and daughters Jaunita and Erma.

John Jewitt Jaunita Erma Hazel Hayburn

Well-Dressed Undressed Man and the Justice Odds

A columnist argues that Chicago juries pun ish crime selectively, noting odds on the man’s fate and asserting that crime mirrors a nation’s regard for law. He claims apparent leniency for murder by women and laments shifts in U S and English justice, asserting each country gets the crime it deserves.

Chicago Cook County United States England

World famous canine stows away on liner

Paul home San Francisco reports Bob the dog a restless wanderer who boards ships then arrives in San Francisco aboard the President Garfield. The rover befriends passengers including Miss Helen E. Dobner of St Paul on a world tour. Bob’s travel traces from Baltimore to Boston and Liverpool with no pedigree but a growing local fame.

San Francisco Bob President Garfield Baltimore Helen E. Dobner St. Paul Columbia Boston Liverpool

Former Chauncey Man in the West

Guy M. Brookins of Chauncey receives a letter from Roy G. Patch, former Chauncey resident now in Scotia, California. Patch recalls Indian neighbors, his Klamath wife, Captain Jack in the Modoc war, and California life. He invites old friends to write Scotia or Mrs. W. E. Herrick. Other local notes mention I N McHarg and George Gabriel Jr hosting. Hazel Standford and family returning to Logan after two weeks at the Lower Plains.

Chauncey Guy M. Brookins Roy G. Patch Scotia Calif Patch Klamath Captain Jack Modoc Modoc County California W. E. Herrick I. N. McHarg Union George Gabriel, Jr the Plains Hazel Standford Logan Harry Moore Lower Plains

Mrs Della Syx Returns With Flora After Month in Buchtel

Mrs Della Syx and her daughter Flora returned to Chauncey from Buchtel where they spent a month. Mrs Syx cared for her ill mother Mrs J L Urwin who remains in critical condition.

Chauncey Della Syx Flora Buchtel Syx J. L. Urwin

Schoonover Family Heads to Des Moines Visit

Harley Schoonover and his young daughter June of Chauncey left Sunday for Des Moines Iowa to visit Harley's parents who reside there.

Chauncey Harley Schoonover June Des Moines Iowa

Chauncey Boy Scouts Meet At Local Church

Thirty members of Troop One Chauncey Boy Scouts met Tuesday evening at the Chauncey Christian church Scoutmaster Ralph Pritts led preparations for a benefit program to be held soon at the Globe theater in Chauncey.

BOY Scouts Chauncey Troop One Chauncey Boy Scouts Chauncey Christian Church Ralph Pritts Globe Theater

Letter Reports Mrs Spayd Improving After Stroke

A letter from Rev. L. W Spayd, former minister of the First Christian church in Chauncey, describes Mrs. Spayd’s serious illness and six month stroke recovery, noting she shows marked improvement in her condition.

Chauncey L. W Spayd First Christian Church

Plains Area Personal Notices Brighten Weekend

The Plains Personal section lists Miss Florida Shafer hosting Miss Vivian Erb and visits by Mrs Elizabeth Egan and Walter Hick in New Marshfield. Florida Shafer and Vivian Erb visited friends in Nelsonville, while Mr and Mrs F E Cook visited relatives in Jerseyville. Russell McHarg and his wife spent Sunday in Athens with her parents.

Grimes couple leaves Chauncey for two week visit

Mr and Mrs Garfield Grimes of Chauncey departed for a two week visit to Zanesville and Byesville. They will stay with Mr and Mrs Fred Lemley in Zanesville and with Mr and Mrs John Stevenson in Byesville.

Chauncey Garfield Grimes Zanesville Byesville Fred Lemley John Stevenson

Chicago Crime Hotbed In Lax Laws Assertion

Judge Marcus Kavanaugh told a thousand Illinois bankers Chicago is a crime hotbed due to weak enforcement. He compared U S murder penalties to England saying the gallows loomed for killers there. The remarks linked crime trends to lax laws and enforcement in the city.

Chicago Marcus Kavanagh Illinois England

Aged "Wolf" Worthington Dies in Penitentiary Hospital

John W. Worthington known as the Wolf of la Salle Street died in the federal penitentiary hospital in Atlanta Ga where he had been serving a sentence for misuse of the mails after entering the prison October 10.

Atlanta John W. Worthington Wolf of la Salle Street Federal

France Cuts Tax Program By One Billion Francs

Paris reports France reduces its tax plan with the finance commission trimming the Senate approved package by 1 007 000 000 francs in a new fiscal adjustment.

Paris France Finance Commission Senate

Canada Shaken by Tremor Similar to Past Quake

Six light tremors roused Canada’s city early today drawing excitement. Residents recalled an earthquake that struck almost exactly one year ago at this hour and compared the two events.

Quebec Can

Yachts Prepare for Los Angeles to Honolulu Trans-Pacific Race

West coast yachtsmen plan a 2,180 mile sprint from Los Angeles to Honolulu this summer. Twelve to fifteen boats expected to start June 12. Noted contender L. A. Norris set a prior San Francisco to Tahiti record, with three entrants confirmed in class C, forty to sixty feet.

Los Angeles Pacific Far West Honolulu Los Angeles Harbor L. A. Norris San Francisco

Unsavory Breath Solved by Carter's Little Liver Pills

In Jersey City Mr J Pauli recounts morning breath problems. After trial of tablets mouthwash and camouflages he learned constipation caused the odor. A friend recommended Carter's Little Liver Pills and his stomach and bowels improved while foul gases disappeared. Druggists offer 25 and 75 cent red packages.

Jersey City J. Pauli Carter

Yawl fleet listed with owners at three West Coast ports

The catalog lists a 56 foot yawl owned by Clem Stose of San Diego a 86 foot yawl Mollilu owned by Milton Hessel berger of Catalina Island and a 44 foot yawl Faith owned by John Harper of Vancouver B C details indicate a regional sailing register.

Clem

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