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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1919

Page

3

Entertain Endeavors at Christian Endeavor Meeting

An executive meeting of the Christian Endeavor Society was held at President Royal Linscott's Columbus street home Friday evening. Attendees included Miss Verna Hand Cleo Williams Grace Kinny Sigrid Love Ruth Love Myra Higgins Royal Linscott and visitor Helen Sargent. Plans for coming months were discussed followed by music.

Entertain Endeavors Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church Royal Linscott Columbus Street Verna Hand Cleo Williams Grace Kinny Sigrid Love Ruth Love Myra Higgins Helen Sargent

Maccabees Benefit Event Dinner Honors Ohio Grand Commander

The Benefit Association of the Ladies of the Maccabees hosted the Logan and Athens reviews with a six o'clock dinner at the Methodist church. One hundred fifty covers were laid. After dinner the members met at their hall for work demonstration, with Ohio’s grand commander as the distinguished guest praising the ladies for their excellent work.

Maccabees Ladies of the Maccabees Logan Review Athens Review Methodist Church State of Ohio

Methodist Church Sets Morning Jubilee Sermon Invite

The Methodist Episcopal Church under Pastor M. Mann schedules Sunday school at 9 30 with a goal of 600 in attendance while 2300 men and 400 in other departments contribute 200 for missions. Divine worship at 10 30 and 7 with Epworth League at 6 15. Rev H Fowler of California preaches in the evening. he is a centenary movement leader. Local members urged to attend.

Methodist Episcopal Church M. Mann Epworth H.fowler D. D California

Christian Church Seeks 600 in Attendance for Special Day

Pastor C L Johnson invites worshippers to Bible school at 9 30 a m and a second special service featuring women and girls day. Preaching at 10 80 a m on The Tie That Binds. Christian Endeavor at 6 p m and a long service with a 7 p m sermon A People Somewhat Peculiar. Public invited.

Christian Church C. L. Johnson Christian Endeavor

Episcopal Church Fourth Sunday in Lent Service

The parish invites all to church on March 23 with church school at 9 30 a m and a 3 30 p m service officiated by Rev W Plummer. Sermon covers another Lenten topic and choral singing will accompany the worship.

Episcopal Church W. Plummer

Presbyterian Church Social Highlights and Pulpit Change

Last evening at the Presbyterian church the Ladies Aid served light refreshments while solicitors for the new era movement reported strong support. Prof Cooper of Ohio University will fill the pulpit Sunday as Rev Arpee attends his brother in Madison Wisconsin. Herbert Harrington of Logen is scheduled to speak in the parish.

Sbyterian Church Presbyterian Church New Era Prof Cooper Ohio University of Athens Presbyterian Arpee Madison, Wis Herbert Harrington Logen

Christian Endeavor Meeting Notices Special Speakers

Do not read this if you planned to attend. Christian Endeavor invites you to Sunday evening March 23 with special speakers from Hiram College. Meeting begins promptly at 6 o'clock.

Christian Endeavor Hiram College

Presbyterian Church to Hear Two Ministers in One Day

With Rev. Leon absent due to a brother’s illness, the Presbyterian church will feature Prof. W. H. Cooper of Ohio University in the morning and Herbert Harrington of the First National Bank of Logen in the evening. Two strong services are anticipated.

Leon Madison Wis Presbyterian Church W. H. Cooper Department of Public Speaking Ohio University Athens Herbert Harrington National Bank of Logen

Funeral Held for Elmer Van Fereen in Columbus

Mrs Elmer Coakley Mrs Pearl Skivers and Mrs Minnie Skivers attended the funeral of their cousin Elmer Van Fereen in Columbus Thursday.

Elmer Coakley Pearl Skivers Minnie Skivers Elmer van Fereen Columbus

Miss Ruth Davis as guest of Miss Rhea Hood Ett

Miss Ruth Davis of Athens is the grand guest of Miss Rhea Hood Ett at a social gathering. The event centers on a formal visit and ceremonial duties with local acquaintances in attendance.

Ruth Davis Athens Rhea Hoodett

Capt. Cable Injured in Fall at Home

Friends report Capt. C. A. Cable fell in his rooms this morning and broke his left shoulder and bruised his hip. His age and frail condition render the injury serious. Mrs. Bert Young spent Friday in Athens.

Cable Capt. C. A Cable Bert Young Athens

Granddaughter Ruth Stratton Visits Logan Grandparents

Ruth Stratton guests Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Conaway in Logan. Athens visitors include Mrs. J. L. Wilson and Mrs. Clarence Washburn. Mrs. W. L. Hudson and daughter Mary Lou stay with her parents at Lebanon.

Ruth Stratton Mrs Charles Conaway Logan J. L. Wilson Clarence Washburn Athens W. L. Hudson Mary Lou Lebanon

Reverend Johnson Returns From Richmond Wedding

Rev C L Johnson returned Friday from Richmond Virginia where he officiated at the wedding of his youngest sister.

Rev C. L Johnson Richmond

Social Roundup in Columbus Delivers News and Visits

C H Sisson of Columbus is spending a few days in this city. Mrs C A Stover and daughter Lillian spent Friday in Columbus. Mrs Phil Kelch is visiting her brother Mr and Mrs James Dow in Columbus.

C. H. Sisson Columbus C. A. Stover Lillian Phil Kelch Mrs James Dow

Mrs Bibb Returns From Kansas City Visit

Mrs. R. Bibb returns Friday to her Kansas City home after visiting her sister Mrs. W. W. Poston in town. Neil Preston of Athens is the weekend guest of his mother.

Bibb Kansas City W. W. Poston Neil Preston Athens

Nelsonville Classified Ads Highlight Local Deals

Local notices invite readers to call Gadbury for low price items and fresh eggs at 40 cents a dozen. Hocking Valley Kraut dominates sales versus competitors. Insurance options offer 10 to 30 year policies from Miles Brandenberg in Nelsonville with coverage up to $20,000.

Gadbury Miles Brandenberg Nelsonville Ohio

For Sale Listings from Nelsonville Area

Classified notices offer linoleum yardage seed potatoes pigs stove and range sale at 288 Fort St or 923 High St two houses and lots for sale. Monuments advertised via Wy man & Gorsuch Monumental Works of McArthur Ohio. Names include Bell, Gadbury, B L Inman James McManaway. Prices and contact details noted.

B. L. Inman Railroad St Nelsonville Fort St Citizens Phone D. N. Gorsuch Wyman & Gorsuch Monumental Works McArthur Ohio High St O. James McManaway

Gas tax fight to keep oil price at Congress opener

Plans to fight an eighty percent oil production tax to keep gasoline prices high and avoid government control will be discussed at the national petroleum congress opening in Chicago next week. The discussion was announced today.

Chicago National Petroleum Congress

Poland Wins Danzig and Corridor Bid

The supreme war council decided to award Danzig to Poland with a corridor from the Posen district to the Baltic Sea, a decision disclosed by an authoritative source.

Danzig Paris Supreme War Council Poland Posen Baltic

Postal Telegraph heads removed from jobs

Postmaster General Burleson dismissed Clarence H. McKay president W. W. Cook general counsel Wm 8 Deegan secretary and the McKay Company board who ran the Postal Telegraph Cable System. He said they failed to follow orders and harmed government interests.

Washington Burleson Clarence H. McKay W. W. Cook Deegan McKay Company McKay Group Burleeon

Charo meter claims weekday dates by W F Mader method

A. R. E. W. F. Mader of the Athens State Hospital completes a choro meter that determines the weekday of any date using a cycle system. He classifies years in cycles of a and employs a numerical approach to his calendar tool.

W. F. Mader Athens State Hospital

Woman questioned in Hillsboro murder probe in Lovett case

Police in Hillsboro Ohio questioned a woman as to possible involvement in merchant John Moses's murder. Harry Lovett, who killed himself when pursued, left a note to his wife saying there was another party and he did not get the money. Authorities pursue the theory the woman is that party, with info to come from Lovett's father.

Hillsboro John Moses Harry Lovett Lovett

Notice of Stockholders Meeting Athens County Home Telephone Co

A meeting of the stockholders will be held at 111-2 North Court Street Athens Ohio on April 24 1919 at 1 PM to consider increasing capital stock from 60000 dollars common and 90000 dollars preferred to 75000 dollars common and 150000 dollars preferred or as fixed at the meeting. Directors A F Holmes 8S M Goodrich W E Moler C L Jones Vera M Jones.

Athens County Home Telephone Company North Court Street Athens Ohio A. F. Holmes M. Goodrich W. E. Moler C. L. Jones Vera M. Jones

Box Supper and Social by Odd Fellows

Odd Fellows present a box supper and social in the Junior Hall on Saturday night March 29. Admission is 10 cents. All welcome. Music by a good violinist.

Odd Fellows

Local Social News From Taylor Ridge Area

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wah and Carl Welling with Vernice visited Athens and Trimble friends. Gaskalia hosted Swartz and Cartwright guests from Jacksonville Greens Run. Coey returned to Glouster after time with Dora Heffken. John Kempton ill. Mrs. Haning hosted a Green Run birthday dinner. Rheumatism patient James Taylor improves. Mrs. McDonald visiting ill Clara Butcher in Glouster. Mrs. William Dalton entertained with quilting. Noon dinner honored Clara Golding Iva Johnson Katherine Winn and others. Mrs. Roland Malpas visiting Jacksonville relatives.

William Coey Glouster Dora Heffken John Kempton Gus Haning Green Run James Taylor Rachel McDonald Clara Butcher William Dalton Clara Golding Iva Johnson Katherine Winn Cora Davis Emma Heffken Etta Davis Ida Chafant Della Olbers Lela Welling Emma McClellan Lillian Judson Gldnys Davis Bertha Dalton Grace Roland Malplas Jeacksonville

Frost Bitten Wardrobe Shifts to Winter Shades

The article notes a sudden temperature drop after a spring feature, causing men to abandon light hats and ladies to switch from light data to sombre winter millinery as styles pivot to heavier shades.

Pilot to Fly Atlantic Crossing From Hampton Roads

Lieutenant Commander Bellinger former commandant of the air station at Hampton Roads and Fifth Naval District will pilot the U S naval seaplane attempting an Atlantic crossing. He is expected to begin his flight within a few days.

Bellinger Naval Operating Base Hampton Roads Fifth Naval District Atlantic Ocean

Marriages and visits noted in Athens area

Mr and Mrs Dave Aleshire and Mr and Mrs George Ball and their son were in Athens on Wednesday. Mrs Margaret Wharton and Bert Adams wed in Athens on Wednesday. Friends wish the couple happiness. Mr and Mrs Jeff Harrison and daughter Mrs Lon Humphrey were in Athens recently. Ed Orrison of Wisconsin visits aunt Mary Michaels and relatives near Glouster Thursday. Sam Darnell bought the Chas Loomis property. James Hardy was in Athens on Wednesday.

Dave Aleshire George Ball Athens Margaret Wharton Bert Adams Jeff Harrison Lon Humphrey Ed Orrison Wisconsin Mary Michaels Glouster Sam Darnell James Hardy

Lyman Marshall Denies Car Crash Involving Wife

Lyman Marshall told reporters he was not in an accident Thursday evening in which his wife was seriously hurt. He named Roy Marshall as the driver and said Mrs Roy Marshall was injured. Mrs Marshall’s condition was improving and she was expected to recover.

Lyman Marshall Roy Marshall

Krasy Kolum Returns With Flu Ordained Anecdote

The Krasy Kolum resumes after a bout with the flu as the editor the newspaper doctor notes the piece can appear occasionally. Attorney L A Koons recalls Capt Allen visiting New York and the Waldorf Astoria and joking with a chief clerk about not returning for supper.

Krasy Kolum L. A Koons Capt. Allen Old New York Waldorf-Astoria Red Leathers

Christmas Motto Mishap Hints Telegraph Mixup

In a rural church Christmas exercise a motto reading To you a son is born was to be placed on a 4x8 panel. A forgetful husband sought the exact words by Morse. the telegraph operator misread the inquiry as 4x5 feet and ordered the man home at once.

FE. V. Wolfe

Sunday School Tale of Moses and a Newcomer

A rural Sunday school teacher asked juveniles who placed Moses in the bullrushes. Each child answered none, until a freckled boy, new to town, paused and said I don’t know I didn’t We just moved to town last week.

Court House Moses Johnny

Prohibition and Pianos in a Flippant Verse

A satirical piece jokes that July prohibition could turn mahogany bars into player pianos. It recalls bawdy verses about young Namas and a failed effort to ban such jokes, noting the publishers printed a large edition after a suggestive kiss line.

Music with His Meals in Columbus Café

A young man entered a Columbus cafe and asked for the first menu item but was informed the orchestra was playing it, prompting a brief pun about dining and music.

Columbus

Local Visits and Family Guests Spread Across Beaumont

Beaumont notes list Pat Quinn of Orbiston visiting for business and several families hosting relatives including Mrs. Walter Bradshaw and five children with Mrs. William Ryan, the Wyant household with Alfred Carr and family, plus trips by John Wyant to Athens and Alma Bricker of Columbus visiting over Sunday as James Carr also calls Beaumont.

Pat Quinn Orbiston Walter Bradshaw William Ryan Alfred Carr Warren Wiliam Circle Hill J. Wyant Roy, Bricker Clarence Bricker Chauncey John Wyant Athens Myrtle Pidcock Nelsonville Paul Fiske Ruth al Carr Beaumont William Mace Corning Julia Wyant William Alma Bricker Columbus Matilda Bricker James Carr

Joshua's Farewell Message Sunday Lesson Summary

Sunday March 23 features Bible study with a General Lesson on Joshua's farewell message. Topics span Compromising With Builders, Epworth League on a War Footing, and Christian Endeavor focusing on character. Biblical references include Joshua 23 1 24 28 1 Corinthians 10 17 Hebrews 13 1 2 16 1 Peter 4 9 10 Matthew 7 12.

Joshua Epworth League

Church of God Service Notes on Hocking Street

The CHURCH OF GOD on Hocking Street lists B F Timmons as pastor with Sunday school at 9 00 A M devotion at 10 00 A M and a 6 30 P M sermon A 6 00 P M ordinance meeting precedes the service observing feet washing and the communion supper All who love the Lord are welcome

Church OF God Hocking Street B. F. Timmons

Apostolic Holiness Church Worship Schedule

L R Roberts pastor leads Sunday school at 1 30 PM preaching at 2 30 PM and evening service at 7 00 PM Prayer meeting Wednesday at seven If you are not attending services elsewhere come and worship with us.

Apostolic Holiness Church L. R. Roberts

Saint Science Society Service Announcement

Saint Science Society at the Masonic Temple holds Sunday service at 10 46 A M with the theme Matter and a golden text Romans 12 2 Be not conformed to this world but be ye renewed You are invited The Sunday school meets at 9 30 A M and a Wednesday testimonial meeting is at 7 80 P M with an invitation to attend

Stian Science Society Masonic Temple

Presbyterian Church New Era funds canvass and program

At morning service the pastor explains the uses of the New Era funds. A canvass in Presbyterian homes runs from two to five o'clock. In the evening tidings of the can vase will be shared in an engaging presentation.

Presbyterian Church

Centenary Sermons and Meetings at Local Church

The pastor Eas M Strecker holds Sunday school at 9 with Superintendent Ray mond M Sluts leading fun classes and a Sunday School Orchestra performing. Morning worship at 10 30 features a sermon by Rev C H Fowler D D of Southern California and a special Centenary Speaker. Epworth League events follow plus a Women’s Foreign Missionary Society fiftieth anniversary service with a illustrated talk on South America and Japan. A flag exhibit from the Cincinnati area is shown with no special collection. Cor dial welcome to all.

Eas M C. Lloyd Strecker Salaake Raymond M. Sluts C. H. Fowler D. D Southern California Epworth

Sunny Side Church Services and Prayer Meeting

Free Methodist Church on Stimpson Avenue hosts Sunday school at 9 and preaching at 10 with a 6 30 praise service. Cottage prayer meeting slated for next Tuesday evening at 26 Hocking Street hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Frost. You are invited to all gospel meetings.

Central Ave M E Church Service Times

Pastor R G Bowden leads at Central Ave M E Church with Sunday School at 9:00 A M Public Worship at 10 16 A M Epworth League at 6 00 P M and Evening service at 7 00 P M All are invited to attend both sermons by the pastor.

R. G. Bowden Epworth League

Water declared safe for drinking in Columbus tests

Columbus reports bacteriologist tests confirm bus water is perfectly safe for drinking. Health officer Dick states there is no health risk and residents may use the water for everyday consumption.

Columbus Mar Beer

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Ecee J. E. Zeller Nelson Ville Hocking Valley Call Bell W. St Taylor Ridge Charles Wah Carl Welling Vernice James Mates Near Trimble Joseph Gaskalia Charles Swartz Jacksonville Edward Cartwright Greens Run Atlantic Patrick N. L. Bellinger Eeere the Plains Krazkolu Tome Yi Datas YENS OMIC Ae Ea Pleasant Hill Pike Henry Bobo Athens Free Methodist Church Central Ave M. E. Church Nelsonville Tire & Repair. Co W. Washington &J. Firet Close Goodrich Carpenter S&t New York Yvonne Darle Hudson River Miss Darle Rey Lash West Virginia Mason City Mason County West Virginte
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