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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1929

Page

5

Progressive Literary Club Hosts Readings at Mrs. Hessel Home

The Progressive Literary Club gathered at Mrs. Neal Hessel, 1 Second Street, for a Monday evening program with 17 members present. Readings and musical selections included works by Mrs. C. D. Duncan and performances by Miss Frances Helsel and Misses Ethel and Edith Brown, plus two readings by Mrs. J. W. Hudson.

Wic Progressive Literary Club Neal Hessel Second Street Bellville W. Va Ika Orr Pauline Orr Emma Smith Frank Dean Maccenas Literary Club W. E. Landis J. G. Porter Longfellow Don Young H. O. Townsend

What do you think of Christ in Ward sermon

Rev. D W Ward of Cincinnati posed What do you think of the Christ Whose son was he in a Tuesday night Christian Church service. He urged Christ is divine from his life and death and said Jesus came at the right time with the Romans aiding his birth. The sermon framed Christ as the answer to God and immortality and noted the Jews as chosen to help save the world.

Christ D. W. Ward Cincinnati M. E. Chatley God Peort Fara Caesar Jesus

Good Friday Service to Be Held in Presbyterian Church

Rev. Frank FE. Roberts of Glouster leads service with Troop 4 Boy Scouts in attendance. Co-operative churches plan Friday afternoon gathering at the Presbyterian Church from 1 30 to 3 30 for the annual Good Friday service led by Rev. Chatley.

Frank FE. Roberts Glouster Presbyterian Church Chatley

Speakers Announced for Friday Good Friday Service

The Presbyterian Church sets Good Friday observance from 1 30 to 3 PM with five speakers. The topics align with the Cross phrases and feature Rev H J Holcombe Rev M E Chatley Rev A Y Wilcox Rev C M Coulter and Rev W D Ward from various denominations. Congregations are invited to attend and may come and go as needed.

Presbyterian Church H. J. Holcombe Methodist Episcopal Church M. E. Chatley First Christian Church A. Y. Wilcox C. M. Coulter First Methodist Episcopal Church W. D. Ward Ohio Christian Missionary Society Athens Christian Church

Delphian Society Hosts Italian Art and Literature Talk

Delphian Society met at Hill Crest Inn for a Tuesday dinner of 24 covers then held an illustrated program in the inn parlors. Prof. F J Roos of Ohio University spoke on Italian Art and student Lucia Lee presented Italian Literature and Art. Guests Miss Laura Bailey and Miss Melba White attended. Mrs Blaine R Goldsberry departs tonight for Chicago to join Dr Goldsberry.

Child Conservation League W. H. Radford Franklin Avenue W. F. Giesecke Tom Rosser Ray Barnhart O. E. Fri E. Db. Cooley Mary Connett Athens High School W. Ee. Landis E. Fh Maurer Pauline Cone Mildred Landis Violet Thomas E. L. Church William Mleck Harvey Ramsey E. I. Maurer Delphian Society Hill Crest Inn F. J. Roos Ohio University Lucile Lee Laura Bailey Melba White

Juniors Named to Ohio University Fraternity Council

Eighteen junior men were announced as new members of the Interfraternity Council at Ohio University. Names include John Howell Alpha Delta Beta Stuart Kalarter Phi Upsilon Frank R Bonifield Beta Theta Pi and others from Sigma Pi Delta Tau Delta Tau Kappa Epsilon Phi Delta Theta and Lambda Chi Alpha. Representatives from Theta Chi and Phi Kappa will be announced later.

Inter-fraternity Council of Ohio University John Howell Alpha Delta Beta Stuart Kalarter Phi Upsilon Frank R. Bonifield Beta Theta Pi John B. O'Malley Gamma Gamma Gamma Kenneth Coulter Chi Sigma Chi M. F. Yenny Sigma Pi James Patterson Tau Sigma Delta Robert Ohm Delta Tau Delta Ross Brink Tau Kappa Epsilon Paul Rogers Phi Delta Theta Ted Haines

Carbondale man pleads guilty to liquor possession

Lloyd McCumber of Carbondale changed his plea from not guilty to guilty at arraignment before Magistrate F. C. Riley. He paid a $125 fine and costs after being charged with possession of intoxicating liquor. The arrest by county officers occurred Saturday night in Carbondale.

Lloyd McCumber Carbondale F. C. Riley McCumber

Dynamite Case Postponed To April 8 In Dyn bombing

Oscar Lovysey charged with unlawful use and possession of dynamite had his trial postponed to April 8 at the request of the prosecuting attorney and defense. The incident involved a bombing of Fred Lowry’s garage in Deanville on August 4 1928. Robert Thompson pleaded guilty and will testify. Oscar and George Lovsey plead not guilty with bonds set at 3000 each.

Oscar Lovysey R. D. Williams Lowsey Chauncey Fred Lowry Deanville Robert Thompson George Lovsey Oscar Lovsey Oscar

Holy Week Observances Begin Across Catholic Faith

Catholics worldwide begin Holy Week marking Palm Sunday with palm leaf distribution at St. Paul's Church under Rev. W. F. Connau lly. Ceremonies detail Holy Thursday institution of the Lord's Supper Good Friday crucifixion and sepulcher Holy Saturday Easter eve joyous tone leading to resurrection services. Statues remain draped in deep purple throughout the week.

St. Paul's W. F. Connaunly

Eczema Vanishes With Safe Zemo Remedy

Skin troubles such as eczema blemishes and itching vanish when Zemo is applied. In 20 years it has seldom failed to bring relief even in stubborn cases. This antiseptic liquid clears the skin effectively removes dandruff. Odorless and invisible. All druggists 35c 60c 1.00.

Danville man awakens after 60 day coma and amputation

John Sumner 21 of Danville NL survived 60 days after a Dec 22 auto crash. He remained unconscious for 1442 hours and awoke on Feb 20. His infected right leg was amputated without anesthesia during his coma.

John Sumner Danville Sumner

Levi Wolfe Held in County Jail on Molestation Suspicions

New Lexington March 27 Levi Wolfe of New Straitsville is held in the county jail on suspicion of molesting school children at New Straitsville. The case involves allegations of improper conduct toward students and logs indicate authorities are questioning him as the main suspect.

Levi Wolfe New Straitsville

Canada May Protest Firing on Smuggler

Washington reports the State Department will face Canada over the sinking of the rum smuggler I'm Alone by U S Coast Guard cutters. Ottawa may seek to have the case decided by U S courts rather than through diplomatic negotiations.

Canada Washington U.P State Department United States Coast Guard United States

Thompson Held on 200 Dollar Bond in Assault Case

Charges of assault and battery filed against Ernest Thompson by sister-in-law Mildred Thompson claim he battered his wife. Thompson pleads not guilty and is bound over to the grand jury on a $200 bond.

Ernest Thompson Carl H. Porter Mildred Thompson Thompson

Patrolman Captures Bandits After Southwest Robberies

Cleveland March 27 Patrolman Arthur Wunderle single handedly captured two members of a holdup trio and is believed to have wounded the third in a gunfight following a whirlwind series of chain store robberies in the southwest section of the city.

Cleveland U.P Arthur Wunderle

Window washer falls 15 stories to death in Cleveland

James Sinclair, 38, a window washer, died after falling 15 stories from the Guardian Building in Cleveland. Witnesses said he was adjusting his safety belt at the window when he lost balance.

Cleveland U.P James Sinclair Guardian Sinclair

Movie Actress Rescued by Nurse in Real Life

Hollywood case features actress Harmony Haynes recounting a breakdown after long work days. A nurse advised switching from caffein to Postum, praising calmer nerves and better sleep. The ad promotes Postum cereal and instant forms as a healthful, low-cost beverage option.

Hollywood Calif Harmony Haynes Fountain Avenue Haynes

State highway land appropriation seeks Wells heirs' consent

In Athens County Probate Court Robert N. Wald of the State Highway Department filed eminent domain proceedings against Wells heirs for a section of land along the Athens Amesville Highway in Bern Township. About one mile of road will be altered south of Amesville removing several curves with offer of 900 dollars for land and 1 175 dollars for damages, awaiting court action or trial to settle. Also reported Columbus bureau items note five Mansfield Reformatory escapees described by the State Bureau of Identification and a Rehabilitation Commissioner Beetham notice ahead of actions against Mayor Groh and Devery.

Athens County Robert N. Wald State Highway Department Wells Athens Amesville Bern Township John Grosvenor Fannie Wells Raison Wells Asa Heirs W. C. Wells Pear

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