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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1922

Page

10

Pomeroy Council Passes Driver Ordinance With Details

Pomeroy and Middleport motorists face a new ordinance becoming effective Thursday. The detailed rulebook will be enforced and drivers must obtain a printed copy to study. Similar ordinances exist in other towns. Also approved were routine matters including borrowing funds for current bills. Rev. James Verburg of Columbus spoke on religious education for youth and will visit local churches to discuss Bible instruction for schoolchildren.

Pomeroy James Verburg Columbus Committee On Religious Education The Presbyterian Synod of Ohio Middleport Pomeroy Presbyterian Church Chhurch

Funeral for Edward Scnedder Set May 28 at Alfred

Edward Scnedder's funeral is planned for May 28 in Alfred after the body returned from France in February and awaited clear roads. Rev. Shaver of Cheshire will deliver the sermon, fulfilling the soldier's wish. Shaver begins revival in Chester on May 22. Cheshire duties will be covered during his absence.

Edward Scnedder Alfred France Shaver Cheshire M. Shaver Chester

County treasurer opens June tax books through July 20

The county treasurer announced June collection books are open until July 20 with delinquent personal taxes dating to 1816 to be collected or explained. Officials warn patience after last year’s appraisal confusion and list estate details for the Grueser heirs and executor.

Warner

Jail Break Drama Recounts Escape and Capture Details

Prisoners used a heavy spoon handle to fashion a key for an escape. Arbaugh, detained the day before, missed the breakout. Manley’s claim was proven when the hidden file was found. Moore admitted involvement but denied intent. bound over to grand jury. Leonard Larkins, 15, recaptured after returning from a jail breakout, held at Lancaster. Bland and Tudor remain at large.

Doug Manley Cumberland W. Va Lawrence Moore Nate Moore Thomas Fork James Arbaugh Rutland Moore Weaver Grand Jury Larkins Leonard Larkins Portland Marietta Ohlinger Reform School Lancaster Tudor

Gould’s Eye in Mourning After Assault Case

Clyde Martin struck Charles Gould of Thomas Fork with a black eye last Thursday. Gould called Martin an insulting name, and Martin faced a $500 bond to appear before the next grand jury. G. W. Burson posted bond.

Gould Clyde Martin Charles Gould Thomas Fork Martin

Local Fishermen Report Large Carp Catch Near River

Logan Clayt Kanade Henry Jacoby and Clyde Ballard return from fishing claiming a monster carp was landed by Henry Jacoby on Thursday near the Frank Graham residence where the Hocking river overflowed. Spectators described the catch as a whopper though size is undisclosed. Thomas Jame son, long time Owen Manufacturing foreman, has moved his family from Cincinnati to the Guthrie property on North Walnut Street, choosing Logan.

Clayt Kanade Henry Jacoby Clyde Ballard Frank Graham Hocking Thomas Jameson Owen Manufacturing Company Cincinnati Logan Gutherie North Walnut Street

Fifth Year Comrade James Allen Celebrates 75th Birthday

Comrade James Allen of South Culver street marked his seventy fifth birthday on Friday. A family dinner was deferred to Sunday hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hammon. Allen, a Civil War veteran, served with the 58th O W I under General Malloy, with campaigns in Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi and Louisiana. Sheriff Larimer arrested Samuel Wolz in Laurel township on a paternity charge. Wolz pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury on $500 bond.

James Allen South Culver Street Jerry Hammon Allen 58Th O. W. 1 Malloy Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi Louisianna Larimer Laurel Township Samuel Wolz J. P. Miller Goldie Plumb

Epworth League Banquet Ends Bible Class Contest Victory

The Epworth League of a Methodist church honored the boys who lost a Bible class attendance contest by hosting a banquet with stunts singing and games led by Sheldon Cox and Leon Fucker. Refreshments followed the program as winners celebrated.

Epworth League of the Methodist Church Sheldon Cox Leon Fucker

Sophomore Banquet Highlights Spirit and Speech

The annual sophomore banquet at the high school was held at the Moose hall with sixty students and faculty present. C Stettler praised the class for spirit and achievements this year as songs were led by Miss Ernie Stevens. the program featured a boxing match between Harvey Hankison and Chick.

Moose Hall C. Stettler Ernie Stevens Harvey Hankison Chick

French to Keep Up Stern Front At Genoa Conference

Paris May 6 Minister of Justice Louis Barthou head of the French delegation to the international economic conference departed for Genoa Friday bearing instructions to maintain a stern attitude towards Russia. Next to honey figs and dates are among our sweetest foods.

Paris Russia Louis Barthou Genoa

Church Wakes to Evening Service Encores and Gun Club Scores

After the program concluded, dancing continued with the Cloyd Cook orchestra. Gun club scores show steady improvement with strong runs though no high marks. The Presbyterian Sunday School reports growing attendance and the men's class gains. Rev. Curtiss Douglass preaches Sunday at 10 30 on God in the Experience of Man, and 7 30 Evening theme Misunderstood. service time shifts to 7 20.

Presbyterian Church Curtiss Douglass God

Local church services announced with weekly times

The CIMUIICIANES RICHLAND AVE Methodist church lists pastor Ignatius F. Lee and services: Sunday school 9 30 morning worship 10 30 Christian Endeavor 6 39 evening worship 7 30 with sermon Where will you spend eternity. Christian Science Society in Athena Bank Building holds service 10 45, Sunday school 9 30, Wednesday 7 30. Church of God Mocking Street pastor R F Timmons, services 9 00 Sunday school, 10 15 morning, 7 90 evening with Thursday prayer 7 00. Cordial invitation to attend.

Richland Ave Methodist Protestant Ignatius F. Lee Christian Science Society Athena National Bank Adam Fae Goa Church OF God Mocking Street R. F. Timmons

Evening Services Schedules For Youth Event

The text notes two times for the evening program: a youth gathering at 6:30 and a preaching service at 7:30. It mentions young people and an adjacent religious setting without naming a denomination or location.

Mrs. Dorris Undergoes Foot Operation in Columbus

Mrs. George Dorris, taken to a Columbus hospital last Tuesday, was operated on Thursday for the removal of one foot after an injury a year earlier. She resides near Webb Summit. Mrs. J. E. Struble and son Charles, Miss Marie Smith and Mr. Dorris visited her Thursday and reported she rallied from the ordeal.

George Dorris Columbus Dorris Webb Summitt J. E. Struble Charles Marie Smith

Logan faces Jacksonville in Sunday baseball showdown

Red Bresnen will man the mound as Logan plans a strong game against speedy Jacksonville, fresh off beating Chauncey. Dalton, a hard hitting outfielder from the valley, will debut this season. James Brannigan recruited him, and Manager Francis adds rain insurance to guard against weather.

Red Bresnen Jacksonville Chauncey Logan Dalton James Brannigan Francis

Two Arrests in Slaying of Eula Ousley Near Mexia

In Waco Texas two white men and a Black man were arrested after Eula Ousley, 17, was found near Mexia with a severed throat and crushed skull following a return from school. The brutal slaying sparked an all night manhunt and hundreds of volunteers.

Waco Tex Eula Ousley Mexia

Canada Likely Invited to Pan American Conference

Washington reports that Canada probably will be invited to participate in the fifth Pan American Conference opening in Santiago, Chile next March. The notice indicates growing regional engagement and potential Canadian representation in the talks.

Canada Washington Santiago Chile

Price Pastor Announces Sunday Services

A. A. Price, Pastor, schedules Sunday school at 9 A M and preaching at 10 A M. Prayer and song service at 7 P M followed by preaching at 7 30 P M. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 o'clock. All are invited.

A. A. Price

Church Services Invite Guests and Speaker

W State and Congress Streets M E Chatley minister hosts a morning Bible school at 9 and a 10 15 sermon by the pastor. An evening worship at 7 features Dr A Wilcox speaking in exchange with Mr Chatley and the Commons Club as guests at the morning service.

W. State and Congress M. E. Chatley Bible School Christian Endeavor A. ¥. Wilcox Chatley Commons Club

Mount Zion Baptist Church Services May 7 1922

Lloyd Hickman minister leads Mount Zion Baptist Church services on Sunday May 7 1922 with Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 sermon The Garden of the Soul and evening service at 7 30 with The Social Test of the Messiah all are welcome.

Mount Zion Baptist Church Lloyd Hickman

First M. E. Church Sunday Schedule

Dr Daniel McGurk pastor leads Sunday school at 9 A M and sermons at 10 30 A M and 7 30 P M Epworth League service at 6 30 P M all are welcome at these services

M. E Daniel McGurk Epworth League

Churches of Christ hold services at Millfield and Chauncey

J W Spayd will preach at Millfield Sunday morning and Chauncey Sunday night. Sunday school at 9 30 at both places. Christian Endeavor at 6 30. Bible study at Millfield 7 00 Wednesday evening and at Chauncey 7 00 Thursday evening.

Chauncey and Millfield Churches OF Christ J. W. Spayd Chauncey Christian Endeavor

Minister Apport Y Wilcox Sermon and Pulpit Exchange

At morning service Apport Y Wilcox will speak on The Sufficiency of Grace. In the evening Rev M F Chatley will exchange pulpits with the pastor. Young people hear Lambda Chi Alpha on Sabbath Observance. Bible school classes meet at 9 o'clock.

Apport Y. Wilcox M. EF. Chatley First Christian Church Charley Lambda Chi Alpha Bible School

First Baptist Church Service Notice

Homer C. Smith pastor leads Sunday school at 9 15 A M and morning worship at 10 15 A M at I O O F Hall Rev C M Bond preaches the morning sermon and speaks to the young people at 6 15 P M The Lords supper will be observed at the morning service.

First Baptist Church I. O. O. F. Hall Homer C. Smith C. M. Bond

International Holiness Church Service Notice

The International Holiness Church invites worshipers to Sunday school at 9:00 A M and a 10:00 A M sermon by Rev J R Edwards of Nelsonville The evening service follows at 7:00 with Mrs Roberts speaking Mid week meeting is Wednesday at 7:00 The church welcomes all to attend services elsewhere text not provided

International Holiness Church L. R. Roberts J. R. Edwards Nelsonville

Central Ave M E Church Schedule Delivers Temptation Theme

Central Ave M E Church posts a Sunday program with 9 19 Sunday school, 10 15 morning sermon on Christ's Sympathy in our Temptations, 1 Epworth League, 6 90 Junior League, 7 evening service on Our Christian Duty and the World Need, plus Tuesday Young Peoples Prayer and Wednesday Midweek Prayer.

Central Ave. M. E T. Wintermute Epworth League James Ginley Young Peoples

Beveridge Leads Indiana Senate Nomination by Wide Margin

In Indianapolis on May 6 unofficial returns show Albert J. Beveridge with a 20,384 vote lead over Harry S. New for the Republican U S senator nomination. Beveridge 205,410. New 185,026.

Indianapolis Ind Toda Albert J. Beveridge Harry United States Beveride New

Hamburg American President Hyl Dermann Dies

Berlin report states President Hyl Dermann of the Hamburg American Steamship Line died Friday. The obituary notes his leadership years and impact on the liner’s operations.

Berlin President Hyldermann Hamburg-American Steamship Line

Dayton leads large beer haul under Prohibition raid

In Ohio raids led by Federal Prohibition Director J F Russell officers seized more than 500 half barrels and 7500 bottles of beer from Dayton clubs. Beer was found bottled and in wood with arrests indicating wholesale production for sale. Officials vow continued enforcement against beer as a beverage under the Eighteenth Amendment.

Columbus, CO Federal Prohibition J. FE. Russell Ohio Dayton Miami Valley Gem City Russell Federal Department

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