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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1918
Page
7
Washington reports state quotas for the second draft of 800000 men. Ohio is allotted 41619 with about 364838 expected to be rejected for physical disqualification. The next draft date is pending resolution of house senate exemptions for divinity and medical students.
Church services announcements require written submission by Friday 5 PM no phone calls. Sunday School Lesson Jesus Faces the Cross Mark 10 32 53. Epworth League Topic Anniversary. Special Program. Christian Endeavor Topic Christian Endeavor Fellowship 1 John 1 7.
Morning and Sunday school services described for several local churches. Includes special Mother’s Day program in the Opera House by Class 6, Epworth League times, Dr. B. D. Evans preaching, and for Christian Science Society details of services at Masonic Temple with subject Adam and Fallen Man. Also notes The Church of the Good Shepherd morning sermon on The Ascension Message.
Pastor B F Timmons leads Sunday activities with Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. Devotional at 10:00 a.m. Children’s Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Long Service at 7:30 p.m. Sermon by pastor at 8:00 p.m. Thursday preaching at 7:30 p.m. All are invited.
Dr. Warren D. Moore of Santa Barbara California a member of the National Council Hue Missions will attend the council meeting connected with the General Assembly at Columbus.
The sermon tomorrow morning will be followed by Mrs. Tilley addressing her Sunday School class on Home Missions. Miss Battrick leads the youth meeting with plans for a strong session. The congregation is urged to attend Parents Day at the Sabbath School. Frank Kurtz, formerly of Athens, will sing at the morning service.
Indianapolis May 11 United Press war correspondent William G Shepherd ace battlefront writer set to deliver farewell address to the writing brethren before reentering the war zone at the National Association of City Editors convention. George Creel will lead a discussion on handling government publicity material amid the flood of information and wasted baskets.
Passengers arriving from Colombia report the interned German steamship Prinz Eitel Friedrich was burned in Puerto Colombia harbor last month. They say Captain Dewall ordered the blaze and, after fleeing, was arrested, claiming he acted on orders from high German officials.
St. Paul Minnesota May 11 A Catholic parish led by Rev P J Casey of St Columba's Catholic church aims to raise liberty bonds to fund a parochial school. Parishioners are urged to donate their bonds toward the building fund.
Nina Fr Muller files for divorce alimony and custody against Arthur D Fuller on adultery grounds. Notice to respond before hearing set after June 1 at Athens Court House Ohio. Attorneys Foster and Wells announce the action for Nina E Fuller dated 4 18 60.
Public auction sale authorized by the Athens County Common Pleas to bid on June 15 1918 at the county courthouse. Two parcels described: First Tract south half of Lot 18 Augustine addition Dover Township with mineral rights excepted. Second Tract Lot 1 in Augustine village with coal and mining rights reserved. Former prices noted: First tract $36.00 and Second tract $1200.00. Also mentions a separate arrest report of Hans Doneker for alleged assault in New York Plaza hotel.
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