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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1920

Page

5

Local Society Notes and Weekend Visits

Messrs Russell Maple Homer Wilson and Herman Lohse left for Detroit for work. Grosvenor McKee of Canton visited the weekend at his home. Mrs Lucella Cochran of McConnelsville visiting Mrs H L Jones on West State street. Darrell Herron attended E H Sothern and Julia Marlowe productions in Columbus. Tuesday club meeting postponed one week due to World Conference. Mize Grace McKee hosting over weekend in University Terrace. Virginia Reed of Terra Alta teaching in Pemberton W Va. Esther Girls of the Christian Church plan a class supper 6 30 Monday at Miss Belle McDaniel 58 North Court street. Mrs M E McCown of Athalia visiting son-in-law and daughter C W Stone 106 Grosvenor street. She will travel to Jackson to visit her brother Rev W T Blume.

Grace McKee University Terrace Virginia Reed Terra Alta W. Va Pennsboro Esther The Christian Church Belle McDaniel North Court Street M. E. McCown Athalia C. W. Stone Grosvenor Street Jackson Rev. W. T. Blume

David H. Lindley Entertains at Colonial Dinner

In honor of David H. Lindley, former Ohio university student and Phi Delta Theta member, Sigma Pi fraternity hosted a Colonial evening with a 25 cover dinner. Lindley, from Salt Lake City, Utah, is spending time in Athens and is noted for theatrical work.

David H. Lindley Ohio University Phi Delta Theta Sigma Pi Lindley Salt Lake City Utah Athens

Prom Night At Ohio University Masonic Temple

A 200 strong junior prom at Ohio University was held Friday night at the Masonic Temple. The festive event featured a green and white Ohio motif and a list of modern dances. Chaperones included Mrs. Alston Ellis and Dean and Mrs. E. W. Chubb. Special guest Mr. Charles O Blehess attended. Arrangements were managed by Edwin D. Chubb, Marjorie Hagel, Fremont Bateman, Margaret Higby, and Raymond C. Davis.

Ohio University Masonic Temple Ohio Alston Ellis E. W. Chubb J. J. Richeson Irma E. Voigt Charles O'Blehess

San Francisco dig uncovers case of Gootch whiskey

Workmen excavating a foundation in downtown San Francisco found a hidden case of Gootch whiskey buried under the site. Captain Kidd was labeled a piker.

San Francisco Captain Kidd

Death Notices Franklin Taylor Albany Obituary

Frank Taylor age 75 a longtime resident of Albany died Wednesday at the home of his niece Mrs Georgia Twitchell in Boston Massachusetts The remains with his niece will arrive in Albany via Columbus Sunday noon Funeral services are set for 1 pm at the M E church with interment in Hebbardsville cemetery Taylor had gone to his niece home six weeks ago for a visit

Frank Taylor Albany Georgia Twitchell Boston Mass Georgia Twichell Columbus M. E. Church Hebbardsville Taylor

Funeral Services for Mildred Johnson Held at Home

Funeral services for Mildred Johnson were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at 15 Smith Street with interment in West State Street Cemetery. The 12 year old passed away Wednesday evening. She is survived by her mother Mrs Hattie Johnson and two sisters Ruth and Dorothy.

Mildred Johnson Smith Street West State Street Hattie Johnson Ruth Dorothy

Great Metropolitan Tenor Here March 24th

Morgan Kingston fills March 24 date as Gogorza cancels engagement. Manager touts Kingston as the greatest English tenor after Evans Williams’s passing. Review lauds Kingston's Boheme aria performance and vocal splendor. Seat sale resumes Monday March 21 with Kingston reserved seats at $1.00.

Gogorza Morgan Kingston Evans Williams Kingston New York Morning Telegraph

Turmoil in Germany Deepens Over Erzberger Trial Fallout

The article traces reactionaries from pan Germanists to monarchists attempting to topple President Ebert as Allied demands for German guilt prompts government stance. It notes Noske’s repressive measures, the Kampf against surrender, and the Erzberger-Helfferich trial turning point. Von Hirschfeld’s assassination attempt on Erzberger and his resignation intensify reactionary attack.

Ebert Noske Berlin Teutons Leipsig Germany von Indenburg Erzberger von Hirschfeld Reichstag

Berlin Coup Seizes City As Monarchists Advance

Reports from BASSE and BASLE indicate the government is weakened and monarchists, led by Kapp, seize Berlin with troops occupying key buildings and a general strike declared. The new regime aims for a military dictatorship while Ebert flees and Luttwitz-Kary proclamation asserts a transfer of authority to Kapp.

Ehrhardt Loewestetz Doeblitz Reichswehr Wilhemstrasse Unter der Linden Kappa Reactionary Basse United Press Berlin Germany Kary General Luttwitz Kapp Koenigsberg Hisgolv

German peace delegates await Berlin coup news in Paris

Delegates anxious in Paris read Berlin message at 9 A M saying no bloodshed yet. They still claim to represent President Ebert's government and await official word on his overthrow. Germans scour Paris papers and cables for updates from Berlin.

Paris Berlin Ebert Teuton

Athens Girls Rally Past New Straitsville in Ohio Contest

Athens Highs defeated New Straitsville 15 to 4 in a fast girls game at the Athens gym. Captain Dorothy Slutz led scoring with four field goals as Julia Porter and Frances Devlyn shut down the visitors. Marian Bush and Reida Watkins added buckets and subs Danford, Porter, and Brown filled in well.

Athens Highls New Straitsville Ohio Athens Dorothy Slutz Marian Bush Julia Porter Frances Devlyn Reida Watkins Pauline Danford Ruth Porter Lucile Brown Sue Fisher Athens Hi College Girls New Straitaville Athens Blankenship Bac Bbb Cada Bush Sauvage Cake Mewes Watkins Brown Ck i Aeas Deviyn Danford Ross Seseeer Porter R. Porter

Death of Delbert Gilkey in Detroit

Delbert Gilkey aged 25 dies in Detroit Michigan. Remains expected to arrive in Athens this evening and will be taken to the home of his sister Mrs John Haning in Pleasant Hill. Brother Virgil is ill in a Detroit hospital where the brothers were employed.

Delbert Gilkey Detroit Mich Athens John Haning Pleasant Hill Virgil

Tooth pulling craze shocks Wilmington dentists

Fear of insanity spurs a wholesale extraction drive in Wilmington. Dentists in Sabina and nearby cast of lerg are extracting deformed and decayed teeth, even some good ones, amid a theory linking dental health to mental illness.

Wilmington Sabina

Housing discussion at Ohio Secretaries of Commerce meeting

Secretary Bryson attended a meeting of the Secretaries of Chamber of Commerce in Ohio at the Columbus Chamber. An extended discussion covered housing problems and approaches in various towns and cities across the country. Hamilton and Portsmouth in Ohio have plans in operation, Bridgeport Connecticut shown as the best so far, Athens has no definite plan yet.

Bryson Chamber of Commerce Ohio Columbus Chamber of Commerce Hamilton Portsmouth Bridgeport Connecticut Athens Chamber of Commerce Athens

OSU Dean to Speak at Wednesday Chamber Luncheon

Alfred Vivian, dean of the College of Agriculture at Ohio State University, will address the Athens Chamber of Commerce luncheon next Wednesday. County Farm Agent E R Raymond urges interested farmers to attend. Luncheon runs from 12 to 12 30 with the address starting at 12 30.

Alfred Vivian College of Agriculture Ohio State University Chamber of Commerce E. R. Raymond Athens

Germany’s Postwar Ambitions Hint at Central European Dilemmas

The speaker argues that an economically sensible peace could have averted future crises with Russia and the Entente. He contends Germany seeks eastward influence after the war, aiming to build a monarchial framework that would worsen Poland’s position and reshape Central Europe’s balance in 68 million people’s terms.

Russia Poland Germany Baltics Mediterranean

What’s in a Name Reaches Ohio High Court

Ohio Supreme Court is asked to interpret the meaning of a lease term in a case filed by Wm J Brown a Cincinnati saloonkeeper against the Commonwealth Shoe and Leather Co The dispute centers on Brown being ousted from his business when Prohibition began and a brewing company released the property to the leather firm seeking to retain the lease to operate a saloon

Columbus Ohio Mai Ohio Supreme Court Wm. J. Brown Cincinnati Commonwealth Shoe and Leather Co Brown Hauck Brewing Company Leather Company Browns

Pittsburgh River Flood Forecast Warns of Rising Waters

Pittsburgh observers warn the river will rise above flood stage in the Pittsburg district with 25 feet expected before night. Early today 22 feet was reached as snowmelt feeds the crest. Aspinwall and Sharpsburg report two feet of water on roads and streets.

Pittsburg Pennywitt Aspinwall Sharpsburg

Initiation Announcement for Sigma Pi Epsilon Chapter

The Epsilon chapter of Sigma Pi announces the initiation of Edward Minister Jr Chauncey Cecil Bradbury Middleport Charles Gehring Chillicothe Otho Morrison Bidwell Charles Rathburn Gallipolis and Calvin Donaldson Logan.

Sigma PI Epsilon Edward Minister, Jr Chauncey Cecil Bradbury Middleport Charles Gehring Chillicothe Otho Morrison Bidwell Charles Rathburn Gallipolis Calvin Donaldson Logan

State Dept Proposes Trade Plan With Russia

Washington said March 183 that the State Department proposed a new trade plan with Russia. No response yet. Also reported United States cannot be represented on the allied commission investigating conditions in Israel.

Washington Mar State Department Russia United States Allied Commission Reselat

French Singer Is Seriously Injured in City Collision

French soprano Yvonne Gall of the Chicago Opera Company was in serious condition after a taxicab collided with another car at the Majestic. Doctors fear a skull fracture. the driver of the cab was also severely hurt.

New York Yvonne Gall Chicago Opera Company el Majestic

John’s Vision of the Glorified Christ on Patmos

Sunday morning lesson notes outline a general study titled John on the Isle of Patmos. The focus is Revelation 1 4 18 with a thematic exploration of John’s vision and its implied信

John Christ Isle of Patmos

Notice of Local Gospel Service at Hocking Street

Pastor B. F. Timmons invites the community to Sunday school at 9:00 A M devotion at 10:00 A M and preaching at 6:39 P M as part of a gospel service on Hocking Street.

Hocking Street B. F. Timmons

Sunday Gatherings at Music Hall

Morning classes at 9 30 A M with preaching services at 7 P M led by Rev A G Hamlin of Granville. A cordial invitation to all.

Wwe School A. G. Hamlin Granville

Athens church notices outline union services and youth groups

BE D Murch and J H Burt announce morning sermons at 9 00 and 10 18 with addresses by Lord Davin and Dr Ward. An afternoon address at 3 00 and a 7 00 evening service include senior intermediate and junior Endeavor topics centered on faith patience and making the best of things. Deacons lead a mid week prayer service and a welcoming Bible school for all.

BE. D. Murch J. H. Burt Ydia Lord Davin Service College New Social Order Dr. Ward First M. Church A. K. Whallon Christian Endeavor Helen Ludwick M.E Presbyterian Church M. E Athens

Pastor Services Schedule Notices

C Lloyd Strecker leads Sunday School at 9 and evening service at 7. Mr R M Epworth presides the Epworth League Monday afternoon and a meeting is set for Wednesday evening. Prayer meeting at 7 o clock.

C. Lloyd Strecker R. M. Epworth Ora League

Athens M E Circuit Revival and Sunday Schedule

Chaunce meeting 9:30 A M Brenig Epworth Sunday school 9 80 A M class meeting evening Epworth League 6 80 Caer ae eg 8 preaching service Evening no League 6 80 Sugar Creek Sunday school 1 30 P M Evening revival service 6 30

Athens M. E Chaunce Brenig Epworth @ Plaine Caer Ae Sugar Creek

Presbyterian Church Services Planned in Morning and Evening

President Parsons of Marietta will deliver the morning sermon with Ward of New York speaking in the evening. An extended notice of church services appears elsewhere in the paper.

Parsons Marietta Coloe Pepeese Ward New York

Christian Science Church Service and Meeting Notice

The Christian Science Society at the Masonic Temple invites attendance Sunday at 10 45 A M with the subject Substance Golden Text 1 John 8 15 and a Wednesday meeting at 7 00 P M You are cordially invited to attend.

Christian Science Society Masonic Temple

WEEKLY CHURCH SERVICES AND MEETING REMINDERS

The notice invites attendance at Good Shepherd church located at State and Carpenter Streets for morning and evening services. It lists sermons at 10 15 A M and 7 00 P M with a 6 30 P M pre service song, plus a church board meeting Monday evening at 6 and a Thursday meeting at 6 30. A Lenten service is set for Friday at 7 00 P M with cordial invitation to all.

A. i We Good Shepherd Cor Sreets

Notice of stock license filing by J. H. Gray son Manufacturing Co

The J. H. Gray son Manufacturing Company doing business as The J. H. Grayson Manufacturing Suite, Athens Ohio, has filed with the Commissioner of Securities of Ohio on March 13 19 to obtain a license to deal in the stock of the company.

J. H. Grayson Manufacturing Company Ohio J. H. Grayson Manufacturing Suite Athens, O Commissioner of Securities State of

Noted speakers to fill Athens pulpits tomorrow

The Life Work Conference at the University brings famed speakers to Athens. Prof Harry F. Ward will preach at First Methodist, Lydia F. Davis speaks at Christian Church, and President Parsons of Marietta College at Presbyterian. Evening lectures include Dr A K Whallon, uniting Methodists, Christians, and Presbyterians. The theme across sermons is The Challenge of the Hour to Parents.

Athens Life Work University First Methodist Church Harry F. Ward Union Theological Seminary New York Methodist Episcopal Church Christian Church Eee Lydia F. Davis China Congregational Foreign Missions Board Presbyterian Church Parsons Marietta College A. K. Whallon Presbyterian Mission Force

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ociety Messrs Russell Maple Homer Wilson Herman Lohse Grosvenor McKee Timpken Roller Bearing Co Canton Lucella Cochran McConnelsville H. L. Jones Weat State Street Darrell Herron Columbis E. H. Sothern Julia Marlowe Hartman Inter Church World Conference Er Bros Parker Bros Bank of Athens B. M. Covert With Mr. Covertng Nelson- Ville Hill's Cascaras Win Otraitsville High Court Pittsburgh Church OF God First Baptist Church First Christian Church Church OF the Nev C. B. Plummer Lash John Hancock High Ssn Oreen Dr. E. S. Parsons Harry Ward College Auditorium Prati the Cline Pharmacy Co Beasley Easley’s Est Easley F. v. Beasley Milling GO
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