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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1924
Page
2
Fire crews were summoned Thursday for a chimney fire near Herbert Richards on the outskirts of town. The incident caused no injuries and the department found the scene quiet upon arrival.
The Gili Amici club entertained by Miss Mary Af and Otto Arbaugh at the Inn on Wednesday evening. An excellent pre-course dinner preceded card play with a Five Hundred session. High scores were earned by Robert Johnston and Mrs.
Mrs James Hutchinson hosted a Motherwell avenue gathering Tuesday evening with Mrs Earl Roberts and Mrs Jim Wolfe. Guests from Olsonville to sew, chat, and enjoy refreshments prepared by the hostess assisted by sisters Mrs Willard Knallien and Mrs Charles Myers.
Three alleged liquor law violators were arraigned in common law court before Judge Pettit. Starr waived affidavits and pleaded not guilty. trial set for Tuesday with bond set at 1000. Willis was charged with possessing intoxicating liquor and Harden faced assault charges with sentencing deferred to March 11. Gordon of Perrytown was charged with liquor possession and manufacturing intent, also entering not guilty pleas with trial to follow.
Mrs Jerry Hammon was taken to a Columbus hospital Tuesday for an operation on a complication. The operation was successful and hospital reports indicate she will recover rapidly. Mrs Hammon was accompanied by her husband and daughter Miss Helen Hammon.
Washington March 6 price and price control by business interests are more prevalent now than ever in defiance of the laws and other governmental safeguards, declared today by Thompson, chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, in a national speech before the Popular Government League.
Chauncey D. North and Rodney Young and his wife with Mrs. Oval Sweeney and son Jack, all from different cities, spent last Sunday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Conrad of Shawnee.
Mr and Mrs Rodney Young entertained guests at their Mound street home including Mr and Mrs Ott Chapman Mrs Oval Sweeney and son Jack from Gloucester Mr and Mrs Lester Locke and children Dorothy Emogene and Roscoe and Mr and Mrs Virgil Davis and their three children from this city.
Mrs. Harvey Cone and two children of Athens visited Mr. and Mrs. Harry Junod and family in this city this week, sharing time with the hosts and their household.
Mrs Hoodlet wife of Dr J J Hoodlet of this city is reported improving nicely while receiving treatment in a Columbus hospital Dr Hoodlet plans to stay in Columbus over the weekend
The funeral for Mrs. Charles Vandyke 70 who died suddenly at home will be held Saturday morning from the home of her son in law Mr. and Mrs. McClellan on Taylor Ridge. Rev G B Court ney of the Church of Christ will conduct the service. Her remains were moved to her daughter’s home on Taylor Ridge yesterday. She is survived by her husband and several children.
Services at the Chauncey Church of Christ include Bible school at 9 30 A M and church service at 10 30 A M Rev C L Wiggins of Columbus will preach at both Chauncey and Millfield locations Members urged to attend Christian Endeavor at 6 P M A good attendance is desired in Millfield
Mr and Mrs Arthur Brewer and Lucy Law will occupy the Strausbaugh property on High street after three months living with the Brewer parents in Millfield.
The Millfield Church of Christ Ladies Aid Society held a Thursday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hereisan Jr. with 75 members and husbands present. Officers named were President Mrs. P. D. Hill Vice President Mrs. Ford Totman Secretary Miss Olive Brookins and Treasurer Mrs. Mabel Sisson. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Mararet Cooley's home.
A belated note from Chauncey reports the arrival of a fine daughter at the home of Mr and Mrs Leon Fence macker in Columbus. The mother was formerly Miss Gertrude Shields of Chauncey.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Koenig welcome son Leonard Jr of Murray City and Mrs 8 P Tinklepaugh of Middleport as guests of Mr and Mrs Chearles Bradfield of Chauncey. Mrs Elmer Nida of Glouster visits Wednesday with her sister Mrs Lillie Boling in the city.
Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins were guests of relatives in Millfield on Thursday. The brief item notes the family visit and location without further details.
Chauncey Circuit of M E churches announces Sunday school at 9 30 morning service at 4 30 page 2 Womens meeting at 2 00 pm with the topic Heaven on Earth or when the bells of Heaven ring Preaching by the pastor at 6 30 pm Schedules reflect a small town church page item
Sunday school starts at 9 30 in the morning. The pastor preaches at 10 39 on The Greatest Power in the World.
The girls and women of the church will be addressed by a lady from Athens at 10 30 A M. The event is set to encourage and inspire the church group with a guest speaker from Athens.
In Washington on March 6 the disclosure of President Coolidge's two telegrams to E. B. McLean sparked a Senate broadside of sarcasm and critique aimed at the president. The wealthy publisher has been linked to the oil scandal and the Democratic response focused on the administration's handling of the affair.
The Madrid announcement states that the Anglo Spanish commercial treaty has been prolonged for five years. No other details are provided in the readable portion.
Sunday school begins at 9 A M with T W Gold as superintendent Prayer and Praise Service follows at 10 A M led by Mrs Edwards Young Peoples Meeting scheduled for 6 30 P M led by Mary Tippie Prayer and Praise Service at 7 P M led by E C Kenney Floyd Gale serves as pastor and church leader is listed in the notice
Cor Stimson and Campbell Avenues hosts a weekly schedule with Sunday school at 9:00 led by W. B. Pruden, a class meeting at 10:30 led by Mrs A A Frost, and Bong and Praise Service at 6:30 followed by a sermon by Pastor Strecker. Evangelistic evening service and Tuesday Cottage prayer at L Miller home. Pastor to preach at West Jacksonville Sabbath 10 30 and Circle Hill 2 39.
Cor Congress and Washington Streets. Pastor Rev N O Stucky. Sunday School 9 A M. Preaching 10 A M by Rev Tom Zarley. Praise service 6 30 to 7 P M. Evening preaching at 7 in charge of Mrs N O Stucky. Cottage Prayer meeting tonight at the home of Mr Jesse Larch Walker Street.
Sunday services at 10 45 A M with subject Man and Micah 6 8 reading room open Tuesday Thursday and Saturday 2 00 to 4 00 P M you are invited to attend church and use the reading room Sunday school 9 30 A M Wednesday meeting 7 00 P M
Frederick Brown, minister, conducts Sunday school at 9 16 a m and preaching at 10 15 am at Epworth Toague 6 15 pm with the topic The Epworth League In World Service Luke 22 26 27. Evening sermon at 7 pm. Also preaching at Factory and Clerks Chapel churches at 9 am and 2 pm.
Bible study at 9 A M Sunday on Divine Healing from Matthew 20 29 34. Worship at 10 A M with Beening service FP M Leader Pearle Gaskill presents A New Commandment John 13 34 35.
The schedule lists Bible School at 9 15, Morning worship and sermon at 4 30 PM, Senior and Intermediate Christian Endeavor at 6 PM, Evening sermon and Prayer meeting at 7 PM. The missionary society meets Thursday afternoon at Mrs L G Maynard 44 Maplewood Drive.
Rev Brinley Abbott rector says Holy Communion at 8 00 A M and morning prayer with sermon at 10 30 A M. The service includes the hymn Jesus Lover of My Soul and its message.
Sunday services include Sunday school at 9 A M and preaching at 10 A M for a revival led by Rev. A L Bradshaw who will also preach at 7 20 P M He is former pastor of the South Anderson congregation in Anderson Indiana Watch the Messenger for want ad announcements
Abbott Y Wilcox minister leads the Men’s Class with Dp Porter teaching on Fundamentalism Modernism and Early Christian Sects Professors Dilley and Harshmann join young men classes Mrs Porter handles the college women class A sermon titled Our Well Christianized Nations and Reces features Former Superintendent of Schools Greaffery F Morgan giving the address The Young people will merge with the congregation for this service
The Lancaster church led by Rev. H Schuyler Foster lists 9 30 Bible school 10 30 worship 6 00 Young People 7 00 sermon John Bunyan the Divine Dreamer fourth in Great Preachers series Midweek service Wednesday 7 PF M The Life of The Master address by the pastor
Sunday school at 9:00 and morning worship at 10:30 mark the day as Daniel McGurk leads the service with Prof C C Robinson and Prof Allen Kresge in a sermon concluding a series on The World's Greatest Name The Achievements of Jesus The Sigma Pi Gamma Sigma and Chi Omega societies will attend and all students are welcomed At 6 o clock the Wesley Fevads
The second Fellowship Hour precedes a social hour with light refreshments. Methodist students and unaffiliated members are invited to Epworth League at 6:00. The Wesley Foundation Cabinet leads the 7:06 service. Dr C X Hutchinson of Delaware presents an illustrated lecture on Women’s Work in Europe and America.
Warden P. E. Thomas of the Ohio penitentiary said he will ask Attorney General C. C. Crabbe for a ruling on whether common pleas judges can set a minimum sentence equal to the maximum as prescribed by law. He argues such a term is illegal as a determinate sentence given changes since the 1913 repeal and the Norwood law granting fixed maximums while allowing minimums within legal limits.
Persistent rumors in Shanghai circulate that President Tsao Kun is dead, though unconfirmed at this time. It is reported he has been seriously ill with Bright's disease.
An advertisement promotes Joint-Ease as a topical remedy for stiff swollen or painful joints. It claims rapid skin absorption reaching ligaments and bone to reduce inflammation and swelling, and notes Joint-Fase as the main remedy sold by druggists at nine cents a tube.
Sore Throat wisdom says relieve at the seat of the disease with TONISLINE. A dose at first sign may save days of sickness. National sore throat remedy, best known and most used. Look for the long necked fellow on the bottle. 60c hospital size $1.00.
Advertises Creomulsion an emulsified creosote remedy claimed to soothe inflamed membranes kill germs and treat chronic coughs bronchitis asthma and other throat and lung diseases. States it builds up the system after colds and flu with a money back guarantee if symptoms persist.
Washington report says the House Ways and Means committee voted to draft a soldiers bonus bill and urges Congress to pass it, reflecting broad demand in the chamber. The aim is to accelerate consideration of the measure in the House.
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