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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1928

Page

5

Bible Class Elects Officers At Presbyterians Meeting

The Presbyterian church Bible class held its annual meeting at Mrs. Moler's home. Officers elected include President Mrs. Frank Cone and Vice President Mrs. F. E. Harshman, with Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. N. E. Mills. Five teachers were chosen for Sunday duties, and 42 members and guests enjoyed readings, music, and a social hour.

W. E. Moler E. E. Aumiller The Presbyterian Church Anna K. Price Amy Allen F. B. Dilley Frank Goldsberry A. Y. Wilcox Emma C. McVay Miss Smith Dorothy Crawford Pauline Cone Margaret Merwin

Club Dinner Announces Initiation List

The C M C girls club held a formal dinner at Hotel Berry Wednesday evening. The event announced the initiation of members for the following week: Margaret Raf, Alice McCracken, Martha Fr, Teresa Woolley, Mary Louise Baker, Ruth Bain, Elizabeth Ang, Helen Lee, Doris Cullums, Roe, Alma Robinson and Bethy Ruth Holcombe.

C. M. C. Girls Hotel Berry Margaret Rafq Alice McCracken Martha FS Teresa Woolley Mary Louise 7Aker Ruth Bain Elizabeth Ang TY Helen Lee Doris Cullums Roe Alma Robinson Bethy Ruth Holcombe

Family Announces Birth of Richard Parker Harris

Mrs. Edward R. Harris is visiting her mother in Canton while Mr. and Mrs. Willis Sands of Barberton announce the birth of their son Richard Parker on Friday March 16. He is the first grandchild of County Surveyor and Mrs. J. R. Sands of Canaanville road.

Edward R. Harris Willis Full Sands Barberton Richard Parker Toda J. R. Sands Canaanville Road

Gallipolis Negro Executed for Killing Seven Women

Eddie Pepper, a Gallipolis man, was electrocuted for murder after exchanging clemency with the county prosecutor over his conviction. The crime involved Florence Buck, a Cr Landing postmistress, and occurred at Gallipolis hotels last August. Pepper claimed he was drunk and could recall nothing.

Columbus U.P Eddie Pepper Gallipolis Pepper Florence Buck Las E. Thomas

Kidney salts remedy for sluggish kidneys and backache

A health warning explains back pain and dull kidney misery may come from dietary acids. It describes overworked kidneys causing cloudy urine, rheumatic twinges, and suggests taking four ounces of a famous grape and lemon acid based salt mixed in water daily to cleanse and stimulate sluggish kidneys.

St Patrick Day Party at Miss Allen's Hosts Ninth Grade Students

St Patrick Day celebration hosted by Miss Allen at 27 Rosevenue for Doris A Kling and ninth grade student at Athens gh school. About thirty school mates attended with green and white decorations. Fred Everett from Port Mich. visiting parents Mr. and Mrs. Everett at 56 West State Street for several days.

Doris A Madonna Klinger Studer Athens Gh School Miss Allen Rosevenue St. Patrick’s Day Fred Everett Por Mich Mr. and H. C. Everett West State Stet

Family Notice of Medical Plans and Visits in Columbus

Ar and Mrs Richard Fought and Kenneth Jones will undergo tonsil operations with Mrs Fought having hers today and Mr Jones Saturday. both plan one week away. Mrs De Forrest Murch and son Junior visit from Cincinnati, staying with Mr and Mrs Henry Cameron. Cur rent Events club meeting moved to next Tuesday due to Mr Perl Drake’s death. Mrs Harvey Ramsey to host.

Richard Fought Ter Kenneth Jones C. E. Russell Columbus Fought Mr. Jones Mrs. Fought de Forrest Murch and Son Cincinnati Henry C. Cameron West State Street Perl Drake Harvey Ramsey

Brown Denial Hits Governor Candidacy Report

Reports from New Philadelphia claimed Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown of Blanchester announced his run for governor as a Republican. Officials in Columbus denied the report today.

Brown Columbus U.P New Philadelphia Clarence J. Brown Blanchester

Spring Dance at Country Club Draws 140 Guests

A St. Patrick’s Day themed spring dance at the Country Club attracted 140 attendees. Guests enjoyed music by an eleven piece orchestra hosted by Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Forsyth and Mr. and Mrs. Roger J. Jones.

Country Club F. D. Forsyth Roger J. Jones

Berry to Present Passion Play at Methodist Church

Dr and Mrs Ira P Berry present the Passion Play Sunday evening at First Methodist church. Dr Berry studied with the actors and imitates Anton Lang from the Oberammergau production using picture impersonation and voice tones. He has traveled widely across Europe Palestine Syria Athens and Africa and lectured in eighteen nations.

Ira P. Berry First Methodist Church Doctor Berry Anton Lang Christ Oberammergau Europe Palestine Athens

Dinner Sunday Chauncey Chicken Dinner Planned

The committee of George Fluhart Lewis Champlin and John Palmer plans a chicken dinner at Chauncey high school Sunday morning at 11:80 o clock. Pupils and teachers from the public schools and National Guardsmen in relief work are invited. Mrs Luella Preston leads the meal preparation.

Chauncey George Fluhart Lewis Champlin John Palmer Chauncey High School National Guardsmen Luella Preston

New French Process MELLO GLO Face Powder

Advertises MELLO GLO face powder by Mr. Zenner Company. Claims long wear, pure formula, soft colorful finish free from shine and pores. Promotes superior makeup quality with appealing description.

Mr. Zenner Company

Final Sermon Tonight by Dr Frank Kingdon in Ath ens

Dr Frank Kingdon delivers his final sermon in Ath ens at the First Methodist Episcopal church tonight with the message I Choose to Follow Jesus. The series at the church has drawn large crowds with musical features and open forum discussions after each sermon. Last night’s topic was Christianity or the Religion of Jesus.

Athens Frank Kingdon First Methodist Episcopal Church Jesus First Methodist Church

Athens High Band Heads to Middleport for Concert

The Athens high school band of 54 members travels to Middleport tonight to perform at the Masonic Temple. This is their third recent concert following shows in Gallipolis and McArthur, with praise from the press. Director Bus Stephenson will accompany the group along with Mr Wood and several students expected on the trip.

Athens Middleport Masonic Temple Gallipolis McArthur Bus Stephenson Wood

Lima Attorney Dies From Gas Fumes Accident

Walter Gersteinlauer, 37, a Lima attorney and World War veteran, was accidentally suffocated by gas fumes at his home on March 16. The incident occurred in Lima and is being investigated.

Lima Walter Gersteinlauer

Logan Bequests Let Two Wills Shape Estates Read in Court

In Logan on March 16 the probate court heard the will of Mrs. Effie Acker. John Acker named executor. daughter Blanche Quinn gets 200 dollars then residue split among Quinn and brothers John and Donald Acker. Also the will of Abram Arnold of Green Township was read. widow Cora Arnold named executrix and sole beneficiary. Witnesses Kathryn Eastman and Eugene Wright. Appraisers named: J W Brian Rol land Bright James Blosser Charles Wright Charles England Arch Rolston. Guests at luncheon included Mrs Atha and others.

Eugene Wright J. W. Brian Rolland Bright James Blosser Abram Arnold Green Township Cora Arnold Kathryn Eastman Charles Wright Charles England Arch Rolston

Adventures in Home Beautifying Presented by Club Members

Mrs. William Wetherill led a paper on Adventures in Home Beautifying as the Among Ourselves club met at Mrs. George Wonn’s home. Mrs. H. D. Atha performed two piano numbers and Mrs. A. T. Spears offered three musical readings during the afternoon.

William Wetherill George Wonn H. D. Atha A. T. Spears

Logan Briefs From Thursday’s Social and Estate News

Mrs Archie Barnes left Logan for eerie where she was called due to the serious illness of her sister Mrs Alice Verity. John Acker of Huntington W Va and Donald Acker of New York remain in Logan to adjust their mother Ellie Acker’s estate in probate court.

Archie Barnes Logan Alice Verity Thomas Spencer New Straitsville John Acker Huntington W. Va Donald Acker New York Ellie Acker Ivan Moorehead Colummbue Robert Blackstone Lima Bert Blackstone Blackstone Columbus Wayne Blackstone

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Bible Class Myrna Mills Dorothy Woodworth B. A Ne K of P. Hall Delle Finsterv Ina N. Hor Chingi Bina M. Wt Ray Erhart Zora Stonecipher Alma Howett Gallipolis Egro Eddie Pepp Nesby County St. Patrick’ Day Ft W. W. Kelley, Sr Nelsonville A. F. Head Indianapolis John Cross Maples Dr Scholl Berrys Methodist Church Wills Wetherill Atha Walter Clark J. G. Woodard Bert Bell Raymond Lanning Mary Margaret Lehew Lancaster Pearl G. Drake Chas. Brown Shamrock the Cline Ice Cream Co Athens, O Harry Slaughter N. Court St Telephone Lents Goa FURNI Ture Exchange Man Niagara Falls St. Patrick’s ICE Cream Company State Preston New Goa Big Daylight Parker Bros Bank of Athens Bldg
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