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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1924

Page

2

Record April probate and juvenile court activity sets new high

Officials report a record April for probate and juvenile business in the county. Fifty-one new fees filed. many cases disposed. Ten administrators and executors appointed. seven wills probated. nine real estate sales petitions. guardians appointed. several delegations to institutions. Delinquency and support cases resolved. adoption and inheritance tax petitions filed. 31 marriage licenses issued. 19 juvenile actions pending. Total court fees 777.50, exclusive of inheritance taxes.

Columbus Ohio Hospital Gallipolis Athens

Piano Recital by Ohio University Graduate Impresses Audience

Clarence Toc us, senior pianist in the School of Music at Ohio University, presented his graduating recital in Ew ing Auditorium before a large audience. He displayed prodigious technique and musical sensitivity, shining in Liszt Rhapsodie Hongroise No. 2 and Beethoven Sonata No. 581. His Debussy and Schumann pieces, plus works by Grain, highlighted his authentic reading and steady progress toward a notable career in American music.

Ewing Auditorium Clarence ‘Tocus School of Music Ohio University Tocus Debussy Schumann America

May Day Riots in Hinenberg Sparks Violent Clashes

Military police restored order in Hinenberg Upper Silesia after May Day riots that left three people dead and twenty injured.

Hinenburg Upper Silesia

How's Your Stomach Vim Vigor and Health Advice

Dayton Ohio presents a health advert promoting Dr Jorce Golden Medical Discovery. A testimonial from R L Goode claims stomach relief and general health improvement after using the product for about a year. It urges readers to visit local stores or write to Dr Pierce in Buffalo NY for guidance.

Dayton Ohio

Deadly Aerial Machine Ready For Coming Wars

Dayton May 2 The most efficient aerial engine of death built at McCook Field is an airplane designed to fight at 30000 feet. It will undergo severe tests next Monday and combines bombing and air combat roles. It carries machine guns bomb racks radio gear and high altitude capabilities. It resembles the TP-1 the world record holder for dead weight.

Dayton Onic McCook Field Harold R. Harris

Epsilon Mu Plans Windsor Banquet May 7

Pt. Epsilon Mu engineering organization of Ohio University will hold its annual banquet at the Windsor on Wednesday May 7. Several local engineers will speak on engineering problems.

Pt. Epsilon Mu Ohio University Windsor

Prof Knight to Broadcast Iron Lecture From State College Station

Prof Allen Knight, Penn State metallurgy instructor and Ohio University graduate, will broadcast a lecture titled Iron Our Mode Precious Metal from WPAB on Friday May 2 at 845 PM. A Birds talk follows at 815 PM. Knight has published iron and steel research and is noted in Who's Who in Engineering.

Allen Knight Ohio University Knight Harvard University Watertown Arsenal Watertown Mass Arsenal Penn State Pittsburg C. G. Knight Albany Ohio

German Children Face Starvation as Relief Drive Opens

Conditions in Germany remain dire with 300000 plus schoolchildren missing breakfast daily. Infant mortality up 20 percent in three months and child tuberculosis up 16 percent in nine months. A- llied investigators confirm the crisis and aid groups organize food relief through the American Committee for the Relief of German Children and the American Friends Service Committee.

Ambassador Houghton Orson M. Nelson Berlin C. E.herring Ernest M. Patterson University of Pennsylvania American Committee For the Relief of Henry T. Allen 166Th Regiment Ohio General Allen Germany American Friends Service Committee Athens J. J. Woolley R. L. Woodworth Athens Committee

Suit to define creditor status in Cleveland receivership

In Cleveland on May 2 a suit to determine if Municipal Savings and Loan Co is a preferred creditor of Representative Realty Co. was expected to be brought in county courts. Both firms are closely allied through interlocking directorates and are under receivers.

Cleveland, O Bsuit Municipal Savings and Loan Co Representative Realty Co Cleveland

Airman Missing After Round-the-World Flight Search Continues

Major Frederick L. Martin aboard the flag plane Seattle remains missing near Cordova Alaska as Coast Guard cutters Algonquin Pioneer Haida and cannery boats scan for 24 hours without results.

Cordova Alaska Frederick L. Martin Seattle United States Army Coast Guard Algonquin Pioneer Haida

Ohio University delegates attend Sigma Alpha Iota convention

Colene Norviel and Irene Witham from Ohio University served as delegat es at the Sigma Alpha Iota convention in Decatur Illinois from April 29 to May 1.

Colene Norviel Irene Witham Sigma Alpha Iota Ohio University Decatur Illinois

Church of Christ at Stimpson Ave Seeks Worshipers

The Church of Christ at No 4 Stimpson Ave invites Bible study at 9:15 A M with the lesson The Kingdom of Heaven Many called few chosen An 10 18 morning worship on the hour subject Having a wedding garment Evening service at 7 P M providers announce regular services and topics for the day.

Church OF Omhrist Church of Christ Stimpson Ave Kingdom of Heaven

Central Ave Church Announces Sunday Services and Choir

Frederick Brown leads Sunday school at 9 10 with sermon at 10 16 on Devils Sister Epworth League meets 6 30 p m with Hymns Of Our Faith based on Isa 36 16 Evening worship at 7 80 featuring the Factory church Clarks Chapel and a new Central Avenue Chorus youth choir will sing for the service

Central Ave. M. BE Frederick Brown Epworth League Clarks Chapel Central Avenue

Christian Science Society Service Times and Invite

The Christian Science Society at 8 South Court Street hosts Sunday service at 10 45 A M with the golden text from Lamentations 3 39 40 and a Sunday school at 9 30 A M A Wednesday meeting is at 7 30 P M The public is invited to attend church services and use the reading room.

Christian Science South Court Street

Higley Class Tops 144 In Bible School Contest

The Higley class at the Christian Church on W State and Congress Sts reached 144 attendees last Sunday. The church held services at 10 30 AM and 7 30 PM with a 6 30 PM Christian Endeavor and a Wednesday prayer meeting. The Womens Missionary Society meets Thursday at 7 30 PM with a special program and men invited.

Pilgrim Holiness Church Schedule

Cor Congress and Washington streets pastor Rev N O Stucky announces Sunday school at 9 a m morning preaching at 10 a m evening praise at 6 30 to 7 followed by another preaching service Cottage prayer meeting tonight at Mrs May Brooks corner Walker and State streets

Pilgrim Holiness Church

First Methodist Church Seeks Prolific Sermons and Services

Daniel McGurk presides as pastor with Prof C C Robinson directing music and Prof A R Kresge as organist. Sunday school at 9:15 morning worship at 10:30 with the sermon Keeping the Glow Alive based on Row 12:11 Epworth League at 6:30 and evening worship at 7:30. Sermon Wanted a League of Protestant Men draws on an editorial by Dr Woolever of the Methodist National Press Washington.

First Methodist Church Daniel McGurk C. C. Robinson A. R. Kresge Epworth League League of Protestant Men Woolever Methodist National Press Washington

Good Shepherd Parish Services and Classes Schedule

Good Shepherd at State and Carpenter Streets and Richland Ave M P Church announce second Sunday after Easter services. Holy communion at 8:00 A M. Morning Prayer and Sermon at 10:30 A M. Richland Ave M P Church lists Frena Gale pastor with 10 A M Sunday school led by T W Gold. Prayer and praise at 10 A M. Young People at 7:30 P M with pastor sermon at 7:80.

Good Shepherd State Carpenter Brinley Abbott Fedor Richland Ave M. P Frena Gale A. M T. W. Gold Mr. Cox Young Peoples Meeting

Epworth League and Albany Baptist Church Notice

At Albany Baptist Church Harley C. Fletcher serves as minister with Bible School at 9 A. M. Lloyd Bolin is superintendent Installation of Sunday school officers led by Rev. C. J. Bowen of Granville Services by Rev. Bowen at 10 15 A. M. and 7 30 P. M include prayer and Bible study Thursday 7 30 P. M. Choir rehearsal Friday 7 30 P. M. These services are very helpful.

Albany Baptist Church Harley C. Fletcher Lloyd Bolin C. J. Bowen Granville Bowen

Albany Holiness Mission Revival to Start May Fourth

Mrs Lulu Roberts leads morning preaching at 10 36 A M with prayer meetings at 7 45 Tuesday and revival services beginning May 4 at 7 45 each evening.

Albany Holiness Mission Lulu. Roberts

Church Schedule Highlights Sunday Services and Activities

Rev H Schuyler Foster pastor Miss Joy Butler director of music Sunday schedule includes Bible School at 9 30 President Bryans University class worship at 10 30 Take the Adventure Lord Supper Young Peoples meeting at 6 30 fellowship and A Young Man Vision at 5 30 30 p m Wednesday mid week service at 7 30 p m topic Jesus and First Things Alpha Gamma Delta sorority Delta Tau Delta and Gamma Sigma fraternities will attend morning worship.

H. Schuyler Foster Delta Tau Delta Gamma Sigma

Band Elects Its New Officers For Next Year

At a Tuesday night meeting the Ohio university band elected its officers for the coming year. President William Poole leads, with Walter Dennings as vice president, Frederick Buxton as secretary, and Fred Phillips as librarian and property manager. Credit is given to Mr Baird for his efforts during the past year.

Ohio University Band William Poole Walter Dennings Frederick Buxton Fred Phillips Baird

May Day Quiet in Madrid City Streets

May Day passed quietly in Madrid with the city as calm as a Sunday and only a few vehicles seen in the streets.

Madrid

Presbyterian Church Probes War and Aid Topics

Abbott Y. Wilcox. 9:15 Bible School with Dr Porter discusses Christian Responsibility for War Famine Conquest and Disease. 10:20 Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Sermon The Atonement. 6:30 Young People meeting Topic War and How to End It led by Mise Mercer. 7:30 Stereopticon slides Our Neighbor Mexico. All Presbyterians and unaffiliated invited.

Presbyterian Church Abbott Y. Wilcox Porter i Mise Mercer Mexico

Albany Methodist church service notice

Albany Methodist Episcopal Church announces Sunday school at 9 A M with E H Tasch as superintendent and preaching at 10 15 A M with a sermon titled What is God by Minister Howard E Warner.

Albany Methodist Episcopal Church Howard E. Warner E. H. Tasch Toplo

Poole Leads Campus Band Into Another Successful Year

The band has received new uniforms and is now regarded as a permanent campus organization. Under Mr Poole's leadership the group is expected to continue its success in the coming year.

Poole

Foreign finance notes mixed sterling and franc rates

In New York on May 2 demand for sterling stood at 438 percent while franc cables reached 640 percent and checks 641 percent lite cables at 448 percent with rate movements outlined in market notes.

New York

Market Cable Notes On Checks And Currencies

The report lists checks and currency values including Belgium 642, checks 541 percent, and 0.23 per million. It notes Sweden Kronen cables 2642, checks 2638, with guilder cables 3749 and checks 3746. The figures reflect a financial snapshot of exchange and instrument counts.

Guilder Sweden Kronen

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