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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1923

Page

3

Wordy Easter Eve Services At Nelsonville Church

Nelsonville church outlines a sunrise prayer meeting and morning worship with theme He is, Is He Welcome and Divine Sacrament. Evening service features preaching and song service as part of a spring campaign led by church groups. Cosmopolitan club hosts Lydia Johnson event with roll call, book reviews, and social afterward.

Ble Orning Serling E. Society Lydia Johnson Cosmopolitan Club West Franklin Street Johnoquin Miller Alaska Inu Gene Hohenadel Ralph Wellar Ed Humphrey Lamborn

Irganized Latter Day Saints Church Activities and Party

Sunday school at 9:30, church service 10:30 a m and 7 p m led by Elder Showers of Independence Mo. A party Monday night for two little girls Audrey and Marjorie Mender drew about eighty youngsters with songs games and refreshments. Attendees included Grace Hartley Mildred Bry fesse McCombs Dorothy Hil Hildreth Merz Marie Popichel and many others.

Nnday School Independence Mender Audrey Marjorie Mender Grace Hartley Mildred Bryfesse McCombs Dorothy Hil- Hildreth Merz Marie Popichel Ja Whyte Helen McKibben Erwin Mable Melcher Edith Ker

Revival Service Expansion At Day School

A church revival service schedule shows daily events from 9:30 a.m. through evening worship at 7:00 p.m. with a 2:30 p.m. rening service. Preacher Reverend Roberts Thens delivered a powerful sermon on “His Thoughts Troubled.” Attendance is rising as revival continues toward Easter.

Lev. Roberts

Missionary Society Meeting At Presbyterian Church

Mrs C H Roudebush entertained the Missionary Society of this Presbyterian church on Thursday afternoon. A good turnout attended an interesting, helpful session led by Mesdames L R Keh and John Saltz. Mrs Varl Lama read an article on Americans in Making and Mrs Tryde spoke on Japan. A general discussion followed and a dainty luncheon was served.

C. H. Roudebush Missionary Society Presbyterian Mesdames Ll. R. Keleh John Saltz

YMCA Triumph Highlights City Basketball Night

A fair crowd watched two games at the Y last night. The YMCA team defeated The Ohio National Guards 60 to 20. The Intermediates beat The Working Boys 14 to 12. John William Bennett, age 4 months of Poplar Street, died after a short pneumonia illness. Funeral arrangements pending. he leaves his parents, two brothers, and four sisters.

Ohio National Guards Working Boys John William John Bennett Poplar Street

Sunday services with lessons and sermons

Usual Sunday schedule includes Sunday School at 9 30 Morning service at 4 39 and evening service at 7 With the theme Coming in His Own Name in the morning and Who's This in the evening Christian Endeavor meets at 6 led by Miss Frances Merritt for the senior society The notice outlines the day’s religious activities and leadership

Christian Endeavor Frances Merritt

Honor basketball team honored at Macabee hall dance

Clarence A. Jack and Donald Mc Laughlin hosted a 4 dance at Macabee hall to honor the N. H. S. basketball team. The scarlet and gray hall featured pennants and music, with 35 couples attending and refreshments served. Funeral services were held Thursday for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Buell at the Katzenback residence. Rev. Tifft officiated and burial followed at Greenlawn. The parents and two sisters survive.

Clarence A. Jack Donald McLaughlin Macabee Hall John Katzenback Lewis Buell Rev Tifft Greenlawn

Lenten Services At M B E Church Begin March 25 1923

The Federal Churches of Christ in America adopt a Lenten program at M B E Church from March 25 to April 1 1923 with morning and evening topics each day The schedule lists Christ Our Savior A Saviour From Sin A Saviour to Service A Saviour from Pride A Saviour from Doubt A Saviour from Hatred A Saviour from Death and An Easter Vesper Service of song on April 1 with morning service at 10 20 am and evening at 7 pm.

M. BE Christ Our Savior Federal Churches of Christ Ameerica

Foster Speaks at Rescueville Resolution Night

Congressman I M Foster, summoned to Athens by his mother Mrs Mary Foster’s illness, will return to Washington Saturday to handle duties and join family. He will be a speaker at Nelsonville high school basketball banquet Friday night. His mother’s condition improves and his daughter Frances Foster graduates from George Washington University in June. He is mailing 40 000 garden seed packages and 60 000 farmers bulletins to constituents. last year for free government seeds, opposed by Justice yet supported broadly.

I. M. Foster Athens Mary Foster Washington D. C Foster Nelsonville Washington Frances Foster George Washington University Juster

Miss Lucy Laweucrained Quilting Party Guests

Miss Lucy Laweucrained a few friends at a quilting party at her Ellis avenue home on Wednesday evening. The guest list included Miss Dorothy Minister, Miss Lucille Bradfield, Miss Ruth Wharton and Mrs. Opal Ley. At the close the hostess served lunch with sandwiches, pickles, fruit salad, sake and cocoa.

Lucy

Revival services at Christian church conclude Sunday

Revival services at the Christian church close Sunday evening. Rev. L. W. Spayd outlines: tonight, Are Sanctified People Sinless. Saturday night, And Kept Back Part of the Price. Sunday night, God's Church Identified. Services start at 7 o'clock and the public is invited.

The Christian Church L. W. Spayd God's Church

Pawnee Club Meeting Set at Mrs Archer’s Home

Geraldine Slater reports Pawnee club holds its monthly meeting at 7 o clock Friday evening at Mrs George Archer’s home. All members invited. Mrs Edward Bennett of New Lexington visits her mother Mrs Dolan. Mrs James Blower returns from an extended stay in Glouster. Mr and Mrs Walter Albaugh spend a few days in Columbus.

Geraldine Slater Pawnee Club George Archer Edward Bennett New Lexington Dolan James Blower Glouster Walter Albaugh Colum

Athens High School convocation gains through new ideas

Principal Rupp cites broader assemblies and clubs improving convocation exercises. A French class program led by Leech featured recitations and a La Marseillaise finale with a patriotic flag-color ceremony. Other student groups will organize future assemblies.

Athens High School Rupp Felon Leech

Obituary of William Davis from Jackson County Ohio

William Davis born September 11, 1893 in Jackson County Ohio died March 13 1923 at his home in Jacksonville aged 29 years five months and 13 days. He joined the United Brethren church in 1912 later joined the Methodist church until his death. He married Effie Anderson November 25 1912. One child Edna eight years old at his death. Survived by wife mother two brothers three sisters many relatives and friends. He was a devoted husband and father and a steadfast Christian who found the Haven of Rest amid life’s battles.

William Davis Jacksonville Ohio United Brethren Church Methodist Church Effie Anderson Yothem Edna

Obituary for Wus bane Davis and father at funeral

A solemn notice expresses sorrow for the death of Wus bane Davis, detailing his life as a church worker and Sunday school secretary. It thanks friends, Rev. E Bo Dean, Rev. J J Landsittle, the Masonic order, and floral contributors, and credits Undertaker 1 Tt Andrews for the funeral.

Wethbore Wusbane E. Bo Dean J. J Landsittle Tt Andrews William Davis Edna

Mary Olive Augusta Williams Bobo obituary notes

Mary Olive Augusta Williams Bobo born October 20 1885 daughter of Jackson and Mary Williams. married Fred Bobo January 1 1907, had son Forest. survived by mother five brothers John Will Lewis Herman Elmer three sisters Sadie Lawk Addie Douglas Fave Stocker and many relatives. She faced years of illness with patience and faith, prayed not to weep for her, and expressed trust in Jesus as she passed peacefully. final words urged loved ones to live Christian lives for reunion in the promised land.

Mary Olive Augusta Jackson Mary Williams Fred Bobo Forest Tran John Will Lewis Herman Elmer Sadie Lawk Addie Douglas Favestocker Emmett Alwys Jesus Promised Land

Trust Him and Be Faithful in Quiet Rest

A compact item blends a devotional verse about relying on the Master with a stray note about safety. It urges not to judge but to trust and be faithful, then abruptly mentions placing rubber pads on pedals to prevent foot slippage. It ends with a misleading line about physicians, automobiles, and a number.

Insurance Man Reports Friend's Recovery From Ailment

An insurance agent recounts a friend’s recovery after suffering gas pains and yellowing. Doctors diagnosed gall bladder trouble requiring surgery. Persuaded to take Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy, he claims a year of relief and ability to eat anything. The ad asserts the product removes catarrhal mucus and reduces inflammation causing stomach and liver issues, including appendicitis, with a money back guarantee after one dose.

Kellogg's Bran Promoted as Constipation Relief Food

An advertisement extols Kellogg's Bran as a complete all bran product that relieves constipation. It claims daily use of two tablespoons with each meal permanently eases chronic blockages and improves health, with recipes and versatile serving ideas highlighted.

Kelloge Kellogg’s Kellogg's Kellogg Kellogg ’S

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