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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1920

Page

3

YMCA Campaign Mobilizes Volunteers in Newsonville

The YMCA program starts with enthusiastic work as male and female committees organize for a four day drive. Twenty one high schoolers pledge to work while Ferree and Dilcher push to recruit 200 members. The women’s committee led by Mrs. R S Bone and Miss Lucile Wells plans continue today and campaign through Wednesday. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE directors meet at 7 pm at Northern Mining and Fuel Co. Office with a semi monthly session upcoming. Y M C A rooms host a 6 15 dinner and tags for autos, trucks, and motorcycles are available at the chamber building.

Messrs Ferree and Dilcher Fittech R. S. Bone Lucile Wells Chamber OF Commerce Northern Mining and Fuel Co

Name Change Renames Olympia Restaurant Busy Bee

The Olympia dining spot formerly known as NAME CHANGED has undergone a name change and is now operating as Busy Bee. The switch affects branding and signage while likely preserving ownership and menu offerings.

Olympia The Busy Bee

Surprise Birthday Party For Darwin On Chestnut Street

A surprise party was held Saturday March 2 from 2 to 5 at the honoree’s home on Chestnut street for the birthday anniversary of her young son Darwin. About twenty children attended with music games ice cream and cake served as refreshments.

Chestnut Street Darwin

Death notice for Earl Glenns little twin son

The notice mentions the death of one of the little twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Glenn. It notes Harold Lancaster of Delaware as the late fellow and references other local residents, guests, and visitors such as Miss Catherine Spencer and Miss Margaret Spencer, students at Athens, plus various movements and weekend visits among families in Columbus and nearby towns.

Earl Glenn Graham Fiarold Lancaster Delaware Catherine Margaret Spencer Athens Ata Linton Columbus M. M L. G. Wright Gladys Kurnella Vivian Kelly Massillon R. BR. Stalter Otto Kaelin Emmett Preston L. D. Martin Lodi C. A. Stover Lilian Belle Weymueller Byron Danford Glouster Elizabeth Zellar Bess Ailes Gay Aumiller Harry Jackson Walter Whitlatch Albany Dean Long H. J. Long

City Stores to Close at Noon on Thursdays

Beginning Thursday and continuing through October 1, city shops will close at noon on Thursdays for a half holiday. Closures apply unless Thursday is the 10th or 25th. Full-day closures occur May 27, July 5, and September 6.

Easter sale and local notices at Nelsonville listings

Local notices advertise an Eastern Star Easter sale at A P Scott's store to raise funds for the Bene fit Association of Lady Maccabees with 10 and 20 cent admission. Other items include a gold necklace lost with initials G P W, Easter and Red Man dances, a plumbing shop purchase, razor blade sharpening, a furnished room for rent, a pony wagon request, and piano service offers.

Eastern Star A. P. Scott's

Germany Buying Heavily in U S

Germany purchased 18.6 million dollars worth of goods from the United States in February while U S imports from Germany totaled about 4.0 million dollars. Regional trade figures show Europe and Asia as major import and export markets with Africa and South America also listed. A note on materials mentions pulverized mica concrete resembling granite.

Washington Mar Germany United States Commerce Department Europe South America Asia Africa

Massacres at Marash Reported with 8000 Armenian Deaths

Dispatches from Constantinople relay estimates of about 8000 Armenian deaths in Marash during last month’s massacres. Turks count 15 killed. 10000 Armenian refugees with 2000 in American shelters. American aid continues amid shortages as Marash remains unsettled and French troops risk reoccupying the town.

Constantinople Marash Aintab Adana Anatolia Entente

Women Need Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Ad

Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble often misattributed. Kidney health affects other organs and can cause back pain headaches and fatigue. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root promises relief, with sample offer and purchase through drug stores.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Athens Messenger

National Safety Emblem Contest Offers $50 Prize

New York March 30 The National Safety Council invites ideas for a universal safety emblem with a green and white design. Two drawings allowed per entrant, aiming to replace the slogan safety first. Submissions close July 4, handled by the Safety Emblem Contest Committee Watertown New York.

New York National Safety Council Watertown N. Y

Plans for Million Dollar Mortgage Company in Youngstown

A $1,000,000 mortgage company is being considered in Youngstown as a housing project. A joint committee of the Rotary Club Kiwanis Club and the Youngstown real estate board will decide soon. The plan calls for second mortgages with first mortgages possible for building, aims to attract at least $500,000 from business leaders, and promises a 6 to 7 percent profit while featuring a 16 percent discount commission on second mortgages.

Youngstown Rotary Club Kiwanis Club Youngstown Real Estate Board Secon Chamber of Commerce Ast

Big Attendance at Sunday School

The First M E B Sunday school reported a total attendance of 691 yesterday. The session drew 19 additional participants beyond the usual crowd.

M. EB

School census tallies officers teachers and students

Officers and teachers, and 642 scholars. There were 175 men, 197 women, 101 in the intermediate department and 88 in the primary department. The largest classes were the Martzens, 174, 161. Copeland's, 169, Mr. Porter's, 40, Miss Sams', 23, Miss Mace's, 2 The total collection was $25.47 of which Class Six gave $11 and 16 gave 36.27.

Martzens Copeland Mr. Porter Sams Mace

Near Death Two Sears But Now Back at Work

Charleston West Virginia man Fred Maker recalls years of severe indigestion with stomach pains and collapse. After trying Mr Parker's Treatment for Indigestion and Constipation, the first box eased heart pain and five boxes restored him to work, with a $1.29 refund if not satisfied.

Fred Maker Elee Vikitn Charleston W. Va

37th Division Veterans to Form Association in Columbus Convention

Former members of the 37th Division will meet at Memorial Hall in Columbus from April 12 to 18 to organize a 37th Division Veterans Association. Maj Gen S Farnsworth authorized the convention and attendees who served with the division are urged to attend from Camp Benning Georgia.

Columbus 37Th Division Memorial Hall S. Farnsworth Camp Benning

Legless Youth Awaiting Death Given Thirty Days Time

Hugh Bragg, condemned to hang for the murder of Webster County deputy sheriff John J. Martin, received a 30 day reprieve from Governor John J. Cornwell after pleas by Bragg’s lawyers. An appeal to the West Virginia Supreme Court was announced.

Charleston W. Va Hugh Bragg Moundsville Mrnday John J. Cornwell Bragg Supreme Court John J. Martin Webster County

Special Service Opens Passion Week at Presbyterian

The first of the Passion Week services drew a fair sized congregation last night at the Presbyterian church led by Rev. . The attendance reflected steady local participation in the New Testament observance.

Presbyterian Church

Thief on the Cross sermon summarized in church services

L Strecker of the First Methodist church preached a detailed study of the Thief on the Cross. Reverends Mureh Evans Wilcox and Miller shared in the service with the choir leading music. Mr Greyson presented The Man of Sorrows. Tonight District Superintendent M Evans will preach on The Peril and Penalty of Prejudice and Rev March will conduct at the Christian church with its choir.

L. Strecker First Methodist Church Mureh Evans, Wilcox Miller Mr. Greyson M. Evans March

Polished Bubbles Operetta at Albany Opera House

The operetta Polished Bubbles plays at the Albany Opera House Friday April 2 at 7 30 pm with seats on sale at Whitlarer’s. Admission 25 and 35 cents. Box office 330 83.

Albany Opera House Whitlarer’s

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