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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1920

Page

6

Retirement Auction of Jersey and Durham Stock

Public auction at CHAS. McNAMEE Auctioneer lets go of 4 Durham cows with calves, 1 milking Durham, 1 Jersey cow with calf, 6 two year old Durham steers, 1 two year old Durham bull, 1 eight months old Durham bull, 3 yearling Durham steers, 1 one year old Durham heifer, 5 fall and winter Durham calves, 13 Jersey cows aged two to eight years all milking, 5 registered, 2 eligible, 6 high grade, bred to thoroughbred Jersey bull. One Jersey bull calf. Sale starts 10 o clock.

Durham

Office Directory Needed at Courthouse

A call urges a plain inexpensive office directory and clear signs at the county courthouse to guide visitors. Current confusion leads people to climb to the wrong floor and pass offices without distinguishing marks.

Recorder’s Temple of Justice

Letart High School Commencement Exercises

Letart union high school held Friday evening commencement with a fine program. The event showcased graduates and school officials in a formal ceremony marking the completion of the school year.

Letart High School Letart Union High School

Peter Pfarr Funeral Held in Tuppers Plains

Funeral services for Peter Pfarr were held Saturday forenoon at the M. E. Church in Tuppers Plains with Rev. Wilson presiding. Pfarr, 75, died suddenly Tuesday evening after retiring in good health. He was an old soldier respected by many and survived by his wife and several grown children. Attendees included several from Pomeroy.

Peter Pfarr Tuppers Plains Peter Ifarr M. BE Wilson Pfarr Pomeroy

Commencement of Rutland High School Held This Week

Rutland High School held its commencement exercises during the past week with seventeen scholars receiving diplomas. The baccalaureate sermon was delivered by Rev. Parmalee. Class night featured a short play and Wednesday's program presented Shakespeare's Twelfth Night with notable student and faculty involvement.

Rutland High School Parmalee B. R. Higley

Dr Edwards Olive Tableta Claim

Advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tableta a vege table compound with olive oil said to clear the skin brighten eyes and provide buoyancy. It claims to act on the liver and bowels like calomel without after effects and to relieve constipation with one nightly tablet. priced 10c and 25c and marketed to millions of boxes sold yearly.

High School Banquet Honors Local Students and Guests

The high school orchestra furnished music for the occasion with Rev. Parmalee delivering the invocation. Prof C H Teach gave a class address on Our Boys, County Superintendent George H Crow presented the presentation address, and a clarinet solo by Leland Chase plus a vocal solo by Helen Bowles enriched the program. A six course banquet followed for juniors and seniors, with visiting officials and local teachers in attendance. Roy Ferguson received praise for organizing the event which featured student toasts about notable high school days.

Parmalee Our Boys C. H. Teach Department of Public Instruction George H. Crow Leland Chase Helen Bowles Roy Ferguson

Mrs Gertie French Plans Summer Visit in Nebraska

Mrs Gertie French travels Thursday to Laurel Nebraska to spend the summer with her daughters Mrs Edith Ray and Mrs Edna Burdick.

Gertie French Laurel Nebraska Edith Ray Edna Burdick

Child Mary Catherine dies from measles pneumonia

The seven month old Mary Catherine, daughter of Mr and Mrs James David son of Kerri Run, died Thursday from measles and pneumonia.

Mary Catherine James David Kerri Run

American Legion Dance Draws Big Crowd At Armory

The Drew Webster Post American Legion dance at the armory on Thursday night was a complete success with over 75 couples attending. The event extended well past the planned hours from 9 to 1 o'clock into the early morning.

Drew Webster American Legion the Armory

Improper Rear Lights Lead to Small Fine

Herbert Edwards pleaded guilty in Pomeroy to lacking rear lights on his vehicle. Mayor Diehl and Traffic Officer Moore heard the case. he was fined the minimum of $1 plus $3.85 costs. The May term of court opens next Monday with grand and other juries summoned.

Herbert Edwards Middleport Diehl Pomeroy D. H. Moore

Barn Fire Destroys James Boggess Structure in Middleport

The large barn of James Boggess on Grant Street Middleport burned to the ground after catching fire around 9 a.m. Friday. Local firefighters fought the blaze but the structure was a total loss. no injuries reported.

James Boggess Grant Street Middleport

Birthday Pot Luck for Edward Tewksbury

About twenty friends gathered at Edward Tewksbury's Middleport home Wednesday evening for a pot luck supper honoring his thirty first birthday.

Edward Tewksbury Middleport

Middleport PTA aims at domestic science room

The first monthly PTA meeting was held at the M. E. church to raise funds for equipping a domestic science room at Middleport High School. Proceeds from the meeting totaled over seventy dollars and the program was led by Mrs. Frank Fellows.

Middleport High School M. E. Church Parent-Teacher Association Frank Fellows

Local residents attend gatherings and travel notices list

Dr and Mrs 8 P Deem go to Tuppers Plains for Peter Pfarr funeral and won t return until Monday. Mrs Joseph Conde visits Pittsburg relatives. Mrs Edward, Mrs Jacob and Mrs John Huber visit Gallipolis. J J Ables of Syracuse seeks medical treatment in Gallipolis. Rev Stolzenburg returns from Lancaster and Parkersburg. Russ Helwick and Alice Helwick travel to Gallipolis for medical care. Wim tiood and Leah visit Gallipolis. Mrs May Dawson spends Thursday at Athens. Miss Mary Ann Case of Parkersburg visits Miss Freda Fathnie. Hoyt Fox s couple welcomed a fine son in Clifton. George Pullins of Brosta W Va visits mother Hierman Spires. Mrs Fred Crary returns to Bidwell. Mrs Ben Elberfeld returns from Columbus. Mrs Robert Hughes of Minersville visits sister in Paintville Ky. H A Roush and son visit Law rence Road in Gallipolis. Captain John Lyons returns from Washington. Mrs Arthur Sursher visits Cheshire relatives. Edgar Ervin travels to Toledo and Columbus. Mrs John Mier goes to Athens to visit relatives.

P. Deem Tuppers Plains Peter Pfarr Joseph Conde Pittsburg Edward Jacob John Huber Gallipolis George Daniels West J.J. Ables Syracuse Stolzenburg Lancaster Parkersburg Russ Helwick Alice Helwick Wim Tiood Leah May Dawson Athens Mary Ann Case Freda Fathnie Hoyt Fox Clifton George Pullins Brosta W. Va Hierman Spires Fred Crary Bidwell Ben Elberfeld Columbus Robert Hughes Minersville Paintaville H. A. Roush Little Son Lawrence Road John Lyons Washington Arthur Sursher Cheshire Edgar Ervin Toledo John Mier

Religious Services at Walter Circuits Sunday May 2

Sunday school lesson titled Religious Capacities and Training of Children from 1 Samuel 3 1 11. Epworth League topic How to Show Sympathy from Matthew 25 34 40. Church of the Good Shepherd Corner State and Carpenter Streets holds Sunday service at 10 30 am with Rev C B Plummer rector.

Samuel Church OF the Good Shepherd State Carpenter Streets C. B. Plummer

Church of God Hocking Street Service Schedule

Pastor B. J. Timmons leads Sunday school at 9:00 A M devotional services at 10:00 A M a long service at 6:30 P M sermon by the pastor on Winning a Crown at 7:00 P M Thursday evening service at 7:00 P M

Church OF God

Christian Science Sunday Service and Times

Christian Science Society at the Masonic Temple invites attendance for Sunday service at 10 45 A M with the subject Everlasting punishment and Golden Text from Lamentations 3 39 40 Sunday school at 9 30 A M Wednesday meeting at 7 30 P M You are cordialy invited to attend.

Christian Science Society Masonic Temple

Christian Call to Heroic Service at Free Methodist Church

The Free Methodist Church schedules a morning sermon at 10 15 A M on The Christian s Call to heroic service and an evening sermon at 7 15 P M on Room for Jesus Pastor M E Snyder leads with song and prayer 6 45 P and a Thursday prayer meeting at 7 o clock

Free Methodist Church M. E. Snyder

Epworth League event and church services update

First M. E. Church announces Epworth League party this evening Saturday May 1 at 7. All young people welcome. Sunday school 9 Morning worship 10 30 Sermon The Face and Character Epworth League 6 30 Topic How to show sympathy Leader Lena Sams Evening service 7 30 Stere opticon Six O clock Whistle Around the World 75 pictures Notice time change for evening service 7 30 through warm months Junior League Monday 3 30 Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30

M. E C. Lloyd Strecker Epworth League Lena Sams

Sunday School at First Baptist Church Music Hall

The First Baptist Church invites attendees to Sunday school at 9 30 Sunday morning held at the Music Hall venue.

First Baptist Church Music Hall

Canvass for New Era Movement at Abbott Wilcox Church

Tomorrow the pastor will preach at morning service. From two to four o’clock the annual canvass for New Era Movement and church expenses will be conducted. Presbyterians are asked to stay home until solicitors visit. A youth meeting is planned at six thirty, followed by an evening review of the canvass results and a brief address. Sabbath School at nine o’clock.

Abbott Y. Wilcox New Era Gard

Federal water power bill sent to Senate for approval

Washington April 30 The water power bill as agreed by house and senate conferees was reported to the senate today by Senator Jones Washington chairman of the senate commerce committee The bill creates a federal commission to administer leases and regulate the use of water power on public domains.

Washington House Senate Jones Washington Senate Commerce Committee Federal Commission

Chauncey High Senior Class Presents The Crimson and the Blue

Chauncey High School senior class staged their play The Crimson and the Blue at the Globe Theatre. Cast includes Ralph Reed Class President John Judson Clyde Wend Sam Simpson and others with Miss Wright as teacher and Professor Monroe as principal noted for fine performance.

Chauncey High Globe Theatre Chauncey High School Ralph Reed Arthur Brewer John Judson Iene Sid Otis Clyde Wend Sam Simpson Duncerny Vaughan Earieb Ted Turner Gbesabad Nile Sanders Guy Gould Ralph Howard Ruth Randolph Inaieeie Isabel Smart Ina Ireland Dorothy Jane Minister Annabelle Avery Lucy Law Edna Ellis Anna Lucile Bradfield Dora Dean Laura Cunningham Miss Wright Ednes Clara Love Monroe Wai Waee Hubert Coulson

Poles Take Prisoners Near Berlin Front

Polish forces pierced the Bolshevik line and seized 10,000 prisoners after a Warsaw dispatch reported to the Vossische Zeitung. The report states the action occurred near Berlin and marks a significant advance for Polish troops in the theater.

Berlin Vossische Zeitung Warsaw

Christian Endeavor monthly meeting held at Bradfield home

The Christian Endeavor Society of the First Christian church met at Charles Bradfield's home Tuesday. Plans for stronger work were made and county convention reports heard. Performances included piano duets by Dorothy Min ister and Lucille Bradfield and papers by Miss Lucy Law and Miss Ruth Wharton.

Ruth Wharton Hazel Lahugh Helen Bradfield Courtney Gladys Bradfield Christian Endeavor Service Ruth Pearl Wharton

Methodist ban on dancing to be debated at national conference

Des Moines May 1 delegates from every state gather as the Methodist church national conference opens a month long session. The fight to lift the ban on dancing card playing theater and amusements is expected to be close with J Henry Smythe Jr leading the push supported by several state conferences while opposition remains strong. A unity report on merging the Methodist Episcopal and Methodist Episcopal Church South will also be considered.

Des Moines J. Henry Smythe, Jr Washington, D. C Red Cross Smythe Methodist Church Resolutions Committee National Conference Methodist Episcopal Church Methodist Episcopal Church, South

Pink Pills Restore Appetite and Color Says Mrs Waldburg

A Albany New York resident recounts chronic ill health and suggests Dr Williams Pink Pills rebuilt her blood. After one box her strength returned appetite improved and headaches nervousness and stomach trouble disappeared. Pills sold by druggists or Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY 60 cents per box and free booklet available.

K. Waldburg West van Vechten Street Albany N. Y Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady

Church conference set to open with senior bishops presiding

The Southern church conference in 1922 will be led by the bishops in seniority order. Bishop James F. Barry will open the session. Bishop W. F. McDowell of Washington D C will read the episcopal address. Dr E S Tipple of Drew Theological Seminary Madison N J directs the entertainment program.

Ence Southern Church Church James F. Barry W. F. McDowell Washington, D. C E. S. Tipple Drew Theological Seminary Madison, N. J

Quarantine Lifted After Five Weeks in Hock Coal Fields

Griff Evans returned to street life after five weeks of scarlet fever quarantine. His daughter Jennie, a kindergarten teacher at the university training school, fell ill five weeks ago, prompting his confinement at home. Evans long worked with the Sunday Creek Coal Company and later the Ohio Collieries Company and recently left that firm.

Griff Evans Carpenter Street Jennie University Training School Evans Sunday Creek Coal Company Ohio Colleries Company Hockcoal Ohio Collieries Company

Ohio University Dean Receives YWCA Offer

Irma E. Voigt dean of women at Ohio University has been offered the post of executive secretary for the YWCA north central field covering Minnesota North and South Dakota Nebraska and Iowa. Two weeks remain to decide. At the national convention she served on the resolutions committee spoke at dinners and played a leading role in the business sessions and was praised by senior YWCA officers.

Irma E. Voigt Ohio University National Y. W. C. A Minnesota North and South Dakota Nebraska Iowa Y. W Voigt Resolutions Committee National The

Gas Consumers Notice on Evening Hours Change

Effective May 1 the office will discontinue remaining open evenings of the 10th of each month and the Saturday evening before the 10th. The notice informs gas consumers of reduced public access and changes to hours.

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