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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1923

Page

5

Special Education Spotlight At Central PTA Meeting

The Central Parent-Teachers Association held a Thursday afternoon meeting focusing on special education. Miss Lavinia Warner urged tailored curricula for brilliant, normal, and subnormal children and cited Helen Keller as evidence of teaching impact. Mrs. Wagner reported on the State PTA convention in Newark and noted milk for underweight children. Eighth grade girls served tea and wafers after the program.

Central Parent-Teachers Association Lavinia Warner Helen Keller Newark

Current Events Club Reviews Covered Wagon By Miss Bailey

The Current Events club met at Mrs. Radford’s home on Franklin avenue with Miss Cora Bailey’s book review of Covered Wagon as the program’s headline. Vice president Mrs. Worthman presided in the absence of the president. members gave roll call and a quartet performed two songs before a hostess collation.

Cora Bailey W. H. Radford Franklin Avenue

Reading club rescheduled for Percy Granger concert night

Mr and Mrs BD H Moore of 48 East Union Street will host the Reading club Saturday evening instead of tonight due to the Percy Granger Concert at the college auditorium. Readers are Mrs W F Mercer and Mr F W Forsyth, with Mrs Lena Slattery and Mr J P Wood as leaders.

BD. H. Moore East Union Street Reading Club Percy Granger College Auditorium Pictorial Review Bedlam W. F. Mercer F. W. Forsyth Lena Slattery J. P. Wood

Reeves and Marshall wed at First Christian Church Athens

Mr Worley Reeves and Miss Jessie Marshall of Trimble were married at 11 oclock this morning in the First Christian church Athens with Reverend M E Chatley officiating.

Reeves-Marshall Worley Reeves Jessie Marshall Trimble Athens First Christian Church M. E. Chatley

Dowler Return From Visit After Death of Polly Mc Adams

Mrs. J. H. Dowler returns to New Marshfield after a three week visit with son in law Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Dowler at 9 Church Street. Mr. J. L. McAdams of Washington Pa. visited Athens for two days as cousin guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Cooley, called by the death of his aunt Mrs. Polly Mc Adams buried in New Marshfield.

J. H. Dowler New Marshfield P. G. Dowler Church Street J. L. McAdams Washington, Pa Athens E. D. Cooley Polly McAdams

Webb Family Attends Athens Visit Then Heads South

Mr and Mrs 8S D Webb of Columbus with Dr Carroll Webb wife and baby daughter Carol of Pensacola Fla visited Athens Thursday with Mr and Mrs Charles Webb at 63 North Congress Street before heading to Meigs County relatives. Dr Webb family plan Florida trip early next week. Womans Benefit Association Maccabees district convention moves to Monday November 5 in Athens from Tuesday.

8S. D. Webb Columbus Carrol Webb Carol Pensacola Fla Athens Charles Webb North Congress Street Meigs County Dr. Webb Florida The Womans Benefit Association of the Maccabees

Local Visits Bring Family Together in McArthur Area

Mrs Wilson Carr and her baby son Wilson of McArthur arrived for a visit with Mrs Clint Carr and family. Mrs Don McVay of Leroy visits her parents Mr and Mrs John I Beckley at 32 South College Street. Mr McVay plans to join his wife later for the weekend, also visiting his mother Mrs P McVay at 44 West State Street.

Wilson Carr Wilson of McArthur Clint Carr Don McVay Leroy South College Street Mr. McVay McVay P. McVay West State Street

Hull Fosters head south for Florida winter trip

Mr and Mrs Hull Foster Jr plan a Sunday departure for a winter sojourn in Florida aiming for Miami but visiting multiple resorts along the way.

Hull Foster Jr Florida Miami

Bentley Family Heads to Cambridge by Auto

Dr. W. B. Bentley and his son Harold Bentley traveled by motor to Cambridge Massachusetts. They will bring to their homes Dr. Bentley’s son and daughter-in-law Mr and Mrs Prescott Bentley of Detroit and Miss Henrietta Prescott of Cambridge, sister of the late Mrs W B Bentley.

W. B. Bentley Harold Bentley Cambridge Mass Dr. Bentley Prestcott Bentley Detroit Michigan Henretta Prestcott

Men Return From Hampshire Island Visit After Accident

Mr. Lee Byerly and Mr. C W Lynch returned home Wednesday from Hampshire Isl to visit Ernest Lynch who recently lost his right leg in an ensilage cutter.

Lee Byerly C. W. Lynch Hampshire Isl Ernest Lynch

Athens Federated club women attend Southern district convention

At the Southeastern district Women's Federated clubs convention in Jackson on November 12, Athens attendees included vice president Mrs. E. D. Sayre and members Mrs. P. G. Hibbard Mrs. John Gross Mrs. R. J. Woodworth Mrs. Earl Marquis Mrs. W. L. Gard Mrs. W. A. Matheny Mrs. David Putnam Mrs. Mary E. Richards Mrs. F. W. Bush Mrs. W. Brown Mrs. Jennie O'Dell and Mrs. L. G. Worstell.

Athens Federated Club Southeastern District of Women's Federated Clubs Jackson E. D. Sayre Southeastern P. G. Hibbard John Gross R. J. Woodworth Earl Marquis W. L. Gard W. A. Matheny W. Brown Jennie O'Dell L. G. Worstell

Mr Theodore Finhart Visits Dayton Family

Mr Theodore Finhart of Dayton arrived today to spend the weekend with his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs I D Poston and family at 117 East State Street.

Theodore Finhart Dayton I. D. Poston East State Street

Wellston Woman Visits Ely Family for Weekend

Mrs. H. F. Ely of Wellston traveled Thursday to spend the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Ely at 108 West Union Street.

H. F. Ely Wellston A. R. Ely West Union Street

Mrs. Snyder Proceeds to Tippeerance City for Ill father

Mrs. T. A. Snyder was summoned to Tippeerance City this morning due to the serious illness of her father, Mr. P. I. Buirley.

T. A. Snyder Tippeerance City P. I. Buirley

Ohio River Forecast Says Little Change Expected

Cincinnati November 2 The Ohio river from the mouth of the Kanawha to the mouth of the Kentucky will not change much tonight and Saturday.

Cis Innati Ohio River Kanawh

Sunday Services At Central Ave M E Church

Frederick Brown leads morning worship at 10 15 AM following Sunday school at 9 15 AM Epworth League gathers at 6 PM with an evening sermon at 7 PM. Factory Church holds 9 AM service and Clarks Chapel offers 1 30 PM and 2 15 PM sessions.

Central Ave. M. E Frederick Brown Epworth League the Factory Clarks Chapel

Pilgrim Holiness Church Revival Starts At Pilgrim Corner

Cor Washington and Congress St the Pilgrim Holiness Church led by Rev N C Stucky opens a revival series at 9 A M Sunday school and 10 A M preaching with 6 20 P M praise and 7 P M service. A two week series begins with Monday night focused on foreign missions led by Rev G A Schoombie a returning missionary from South America and Africa native.

Pilgrim Holiness Church Cor Washington and Congress St Rev. N. QC. Stucky G. A. Schoombie South America Africa

Guysville M. F. Circuit Preaching Schedule

Preaching service for Sunday lists Guysville at 10 A. M. and New England at 2 P. M. Stewart is scheduled for 7 P. M. in the circuit observance.

Guysville New England Stewart

Church of Christ Opens New Meeting Place on Sump ton Ave

The Church of Christ now meets at a new church house on Sump ton Avenue. Bible study begins at 9 A M with worship and communion at 10 A M.

Church OF Christ New Church House Sumpton Ave

Fundamental Sins of the Heart series at local church

The church at W state and Congress Sts led by Minister Chanley hosts Bible school at 9 15 A M and a sermon with communion at 10 30 A M The 6 P M Christian Endeavor follows with a 7 P M sermon titled The Sin of Appetite as the fifth in the series Conference of Ministers and church workers opens Thursday P M with Dr Dye of Africa Jesse Rader IT Cahill and W G Loucks attending Delegates expected from neighboring counties

W. State Congress M. E. Chanley Bible School Christian Endeavor Conference of Ministers Dr. Dye Africa Jesse Rader J. Cahill W. G

Christian Science Society Service Schedule at 65 Percent South Court

The Christian Science Society at 65 South Court Street announces Sunday service at 10:45 A M with the topic Everlasting Punishment and the golden text Proverbs 22 3. Sunday school at 9:39 A M, Wednesday meeting at 7:00 P M, reading room open Tuesday Thursday and Saturday 2 00 to 4 00 P M. You are invited to attend.

Christian Science Society South Court Street

Plains school notes report wins and upcoming visit

The Plains defeated Albany in both basketball games at the local gym with girls 23 to 8 and boys 18 to 6 praised for defense. Players Wallace McClain and Bar toe starred for the Plains. Cook contributed strong shooting. Friday they travel to Jacksonville to face village high school. Also listed are second grade honor roll and notes on students returning from chicken pox and Halloween party decorations. Noon lunch preparations are underway.

Plains School Jocal Albany Plains Girls The Plaines Wallace McClain Bartoe Plains Cook Hawk McHarg Thorne Chaney Tipton Hamer Jacksonville Rosa Barkie James Buffington Wilma Brooks Elbertaarnes Donna Lee Bailey Gerald Christian Esther Mae Cochran Evellyn Cooper Aurelia Davidson Harrison Davie Clarence Finney Benjamin Harrison Roger Humphrey Mary Krivusti Carl McDonald Tavnda Moore Charles McGlone Naomi Swarts Francis Lee Charles Savage Franklin Stalder Ellen Terrell Andrew Alidhney Carl Gabriel Clyde Habriel Flora Hanning Hallowe'en

Episcopal Service at Corner State and Carpenter Street

Morning Prayer and a sermon at 10 30. Archdeacon Dodshon and Rev Abbott of Minnesota will attend the service on the 23rd Sunday after Trinity.

Episcopal Church Corner State Carpenter Dodshon Abbott Minnesota

Baptist Church Sermon and Congregation Meeting Notice

BAPTISH CHURCH at Cor Lancaster and Carpenter Streets offers 9 30 A M Sunday school with a special class for university students 7 30 A M preaching by Rev C M Bond 6 P M Young Peoples Society meeting and a critical congregation meeting after the morning service to consider calling a pastor

Baptish Church The Young Peoples Society

Unity and Diversity Sermon at Presbyterian Church Rally

The Presbyterian Church lists 9:00 Bible Study and 10:30 Communion with member reception. A 6:00 rally of young people precedes a 7:00 evening service supporting the Red Cross. Pastor and Red Cross field worker Miss Irma M. Stanfield will speak. Session meets Sunday 7 PM for membership by letter confession or associate status.

Presbyterian Church Red Cross Irma M. Stanfield Athens County Seasion

First Methodist Church Music Plan Next Sunday

At the First Methodist Church next Sunday the music numbers will be as follows.

M. FE First Methodist Church

Morning and Evening Hymn Sing and Anniversary Announced

Morning anthem includes O For a Clos er Walk with God and Fear Ye Not O Israel with soloists Miss Norviel and Miss Hedden. Evening service features Abide With Me and solos by Miss Duncan and Messrs Grayson Robinson. Dr McGurk preaches both services. Class Six marks sixteen years at 9 oclock Sunday school Epworth League at 8 and evening sermon Martin Luther Monk and Minister at 7 09.

God Myles B. Foster Miss Norviel Israel Dudley Buck Helen Hedden Sir Jos. Barnby Miss Duncan Messrs. Robinson Grayson Dr. McGurk Epworth League Aix O'Clock Martin , Luther Monk

Harvey bids farewell as ambassador departs England

London report says retiring American ambassador George Harvey said farewell to England and spent his day making final departure arrangements for 4 30 p m today.

London George Harvey England Harvey

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