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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1924

Page

7

Demonstration for new fire gear planned in Glouster

Arrangements are under way in Glouster to showcase a new motor fire truck pump and equipment on Armistice Day next Tuesday. The setup, delayed to attract more attendees during miners holiday, costs about 4590 with 3590 raised so far and 1000 to be covered. A 1:30 parade, talks, and a live demonstration follow a chicken dinner at Moose hall, then a 9 o’clock dance at the same venue.

Depo Square Moose Hall

Homer Grange to Meet at Mountville This Saturday

A Homer Grange meeting is scheduled at Mountville this Saturday afternoon commencing promptly at 1 o'clock.

Homer Grange Mountville

Minister resigns to take Steubenville Church post

Rev. Harry M. Wilson, formerly pastor at Glouster and then Crooksville for nearly two years, resigns to accept a call as pastor of the Church of Christ in Steubenville.

Harry M. Wilson Glouster

Duncan Family Heads to Columbus for Birthday Party

Miss Minnie Duncan of this city and her brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs George Duncan of San Toy motored to Columbus today for a birthday celebration.

Minnie Duncan George Duncan San Toy Columbus

Evangelist Pob Whiston Leads Lincoln Church Revival

Large nightly crowds attend the Church of Christ services led by Evangelist and Mrs Pob Whiston of Lincoln Nebraska. Dr Whiston is a witty speaker and a strong meeting is anticipated with a large chorus and original songs each night. Services run 7 to 8 15 each evening with talks on death by one’s own action and Christianity and on gulfs focusing on modern conditions. No Saturday service. two Sunday services matin and evening.

Church of Christ Pob Whiston Lincoln Dr. Whiston Whistons

Rally Day Planned at Jacksonville VU Church

Jacksonville VU Church announces Sunday Rally Day in the Sunday School with a brief special program to close the lesson study period. All are urged to attend.

Jacksonville

Hollister U B Church Sunday Services

Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with preaching at 7 p m on The Church That Lost its Love the first in a Revelations series Pastor A P Coghan extends welcome to all.

Hollister VU. B A. P. Cohagan

Chauncey Preps for Games as Cheshire and Gloucester Visit

Chauncey will host Cheshire at Chauncey Hall Park Friday and face Glouster Saturday. Coach Neworth urged business owners to decorate windows in blue and white, and most complied for the high school spirit. Mrs. Ira Myers hosted Loyal Women of the First Christian class, with a program led by Mrs. Arthur Smart and Miss Ethel Hawley. Neighbors and relatives, including the Drakes of Sharonville and Bucyrus resident FE Saffell, visited Chauncey. Huldah Lennigar arrived for a stay with I W Sweazy family while she is ill.

Chauncey Chauncey Whird Cheshire Chauncey Hall Park Glouster Ira Myers East Converse Street Loyal Women's First Christian Church Arthur Smart Charles Bradfield Helsel Smart Brookins Floyd Nye Fiske Harvey Nye Lb. F. Ferrer Henry Osborne Neal Hessel Ethel Hawley Maynard Guy Gardner D. Jackson Guy Brookins Charles Fiske Guy Smith Jay Hoodlet Mrs. Myers Neal Helsel Mary Savvage Allison Drake Sharonville J. A. Drake FE. L. Saffell Bucyrus Drake Huldah Lennigar New Straitsville I. W. Sweazy Main Street Lennigar

Funeral for Mrs Mary Burch Savage Held at Sugar Creek

The funeral for Mrs. Mary Burch Savage aged 68 was held Wednesday at Sugar Creek church. Rev. Walter W. Harter of Chauncey gave the sermon with choir, Charles Bradfield and Lucille Bradfield providing music. Burial followed in Augustine cemetery. She leaves her husband seven children and one sister Mrs Catherine Southerton of Chauncey.

Mary Burchfield Savage Sugar Creek Walter W. Harter Chauncey Charles Bradfield Lucille Bradfield Augustine Savage Catherine Southerton

Ladies Aid Society to Host Masquerade Meeting

The Ladies Aid of Millfield Christian Church meets tonight at Mrs. Kesslin's home. The event will be a masquerade party followed by the regular business meeting.

Soq Millfield Christian Nee Kesslin

Meeting at the Plains Holiness services hosted by Mitchells

Services at the home of Mr and Mrs Samuel Mitchell at The Plains Saturday evening will bring together Holiness followers from Sand Run and nearby areas. Rev A J Craig of Glouster will preach and all are invited to attend.

the Plains Samuel Mitchell Sand Run A. J. Craig Glouster

Mrs. J. R. Wade Returns Home From Cleveland Visit

Mrs. J. R. Wade returned to her Millfield home after a week with her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Alex M. Truitt in Cleveland. She paused in Columbus for a brief visit en route.

J. R. Wade Millfield Cleveland Alex M. Truitt Columbus

Personal mentions from Chauncey visit Chillicothe week

Dyer Mitchel of Chauncey was in Chillicothe this week visiting Dr Overly, who remains ill. Edna Courtney and Mrs Jac Coal Run were guests of Mrs Elmer Vanhorn on Avenue. Catherine Southerton and Mrs Mith attended Sugar Creek events.

Dyer Mitchel Chauncey Chillicothe Dr Overly P. Edna Courtney Jac ‘Coal Run Elmer Vanhorn O

Mrs Nettie Evans Rites Planned In Chauncey

Mrs Nettie Evans died Wednesday at her Main street home after a long illness. Funeral services are expected Friday at 1 PM with burial in Nye cemetery. A lifelong Chauncey resident she was bedfast since last March. She leaves her husband one sister Mrs Dora Watkins of Chauncey and many relatives nearby.

Nettie Evans Main Street Nye

Ship of Friendship to Berlin Aids German Children

New York November 6 Santa Claus will not forget German children this Christmas. A Ship of Friendship carrying food clothing and toys will sail November 14 from the United States to Germany. A Women’s Church Committee of International Goodwill will oversee the mission and a delegation sails November 19 to help distribute gifts and deliver an American goodwill message.

New York Santa Claus Ship of Friendship Europe

Radio to show candidates by broadcast movies in 1928

Acting Secretary of Commerce Stephen B. Davis predicted that radio will be developed over the next four years to allow voters in 1928 to hear and see the candidates by broadcast movies. The statement reflects optimism about expanding radio’s role in national campaigns.

Washington Stephen B. Davis

Delay Payment of War Debts Extends Commission Term

Washington officials said the World War debt funding commission cannot fund European debts to the United States before February. Congress will be asked to extend the life of the commission beyond February 1 when its current mandate expires.

Washington World War Debt Funding Commission United States Treasury Congress

Blackburn will funds for funeral travel and tips

In Linthrope England George H. Blackburn bequeathed money to cover the travel and hotel expenses of relatives attending his funeral and left funds to be used as tips for hotel staff and cab drivers.

Linthrope England George H. Blackburn Ife

Tokyo capitalists apply for Mount Fuji cable railway

A group of Tokyo capitalists filed an application with the department of home affairs and railways to build a cable railway up Mount Fuji. The government has ordered a survey of the mountain slopes before issuing permits.

Tokyo Mount Fuji Department of Home Affairs and Railways

West End raid nets three intoxication arrests

Chief Herb Walker led a late night raid on a basement pool room on West Washington street. Henry Hayes Marsellers Gillian and James Hale were arrested for intoxication after officers found a pint of corn whiskey under a bed. The trio faced Mayor L A Koons on plain drunk charges.

Herb Walker West Washington Street Henry Hayes Marsellers Gillian James Hale L. A. Koons William Veach Columbus Frank Rose Athens Maple

Tipton hosts Midweek Gathering at The Plains

Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Tipton entertained Wednesday evening at their home at The Plains. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Poling, Miss Mildred Poling, Miss Evelyn Poling, Ike McDaniel of Millfield, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Warner with Mrs. Lillie Boling of Chauncey.

A. C. Tipton the Plains Elmer Poling Mildred Evelyn Poling Ike McDaniel Millfield Bob Warner Lillie Boling Chauncey

Republicans gain seats in West Virginia races

In Charleston on November 6 a GOP sweep appeared likely as two Republican incumbents would be replaced and two new Republican candidates would contest districts with no Democratic incumbents. Final figures showed the defeat of Representative T. J. Lilly in the fifth district by James E. Strother.

Charleston W. Va T. J. Lilly James E. Strother

Sheiks Running Fords Ver Deserts Lands

Romantic flappers misread desert life says Lord Thomson former Air Minister who just returned from Iraq. He notes many sheiks drive Fords and obtain petrol supplies along the desert road from English organizations.

London Lord Thomson Iraq

Coolidge wins Ohio by large vote lead, tabulations show

Complete unofficial returns from 8,553 of Ohio's 8,575 precincts indicate President Coolidge leading with 1,148,423 votes to Davis's 470,492 and La Follette's 346,468, a margin exceeding 675,000 votes.

Columbus Coolidge Ohio Brown Davis la Follette

Youthful forger sentenced here

Floyd Ayeres, 16, Millfield, sent to Boy's Industrial School at Lancaster for passing bad checks. Judge S M Johnson imposed the sentence after evidence showed he passed three checks bearing the signature of Frank B Seamons and payable to Roy Knight. Amounts were 10, 15 and 25 dollars.

Floyd Ayeres Millfield Lancaster S. M. Johnson Frank B. Seamons Roy Knight Ayeres Knight

14 Year Old Edna Mullins Witnesses in Virginia Murder Trial

Edna Mullins, 14, testifies in Martinsville against her father Alfred Mullins for the murder of his wife. She witnessed the shooting, says he returned intoxicated, beat his wife, and fired. Other children fearfully fled, while Edna’s grandfather was urged to act. The state seeks the death penalty based on Edna’s testimony.

Martinsville Edna Mullins Alfred Mullins Edna Mullins

Smith W Brookhart leads Steck in U.S. Senate race in Des Moines

Returns from most precincts show Smith W. Brookhart, Republican, ahead of Dan F. Steck, Democrat, by forty two votes in the Des Moines area race for the United States Senate.

Des Moines Navy Smith W. Brookhart Dan F. Steck United States

Blondex Promises Restored Blonde Shine and Natural Color

A hair advertisement promotes Blondex for darkened or light blonde hair claiming natural restoration of sunny tones, no oily residue, and thick lather. It asserts quick dramatic results, safety, and a money back promise if not satisfied, listing Fr. R. Lash and several pharmacies as dealers.

Blondex Fr. R. Lash Cline's Pharmacy Co McKee Drug Co Gibbson Pharmacy

Three Sailors Lost In Lake Ontario Wreck

In a heavy wind storm the steamer Green Tchie struck Charity Shoals near Cape Vincent and grounded twice. Three crew members abandoned a lifeboat against orders from Captain Victory Chartier and perished as the boat overturned in rough seas. Twenty six aboard including three women were on board at the time of the incident.

Watertown N. Y Lake Ontario Charity Shoals Cape Vincent Victory Chartier Chambertlan Que Glenn Luechie

Mellon to Stay in Cabinet, Treasury Confirms

Treasury officials announced Secretary Mellon will remain in the cabinet. The decision was confirmed today in Washington amid ongoing discussions about his future.

Washington Treasury Department Mellon

Cured Rupture Claim Promises Nonoperative Cure

An advertisement by Eugene M. Pullen of Manasquan New Jersey asserts a nonoperative cure for rupture after a trunk lifting accident years ago. He offers to share information by mail, claiming no operation and no lost time, urging readers to write for details.

Trusaea Eugene M. Pullen Carpenter Marcellus Avenue Mannequan N. J

New Mexico Supports John W. Davis in Early Returns

With about sixty percent of votes tallied, New Mexico leans Davis by a 3,600 margin. In early county results Coolidge leads in some counties while Bratton trails Hursin, and Morrow edges Hubbell in neighboring races. Democrat Arthur Hannett appears elected governor as Democratic slate dominates state tickets.

Albuquerque N. M New Mexico Davis Coolidge la Follette Samuel G. Bratton H. ©. Hursuim Mores Ron Felipe Hubbell Conorrers Arthur T. Hannett Ueket

Colorado goes to GOP safely with early lead

With fewer than 100 of 1498 precincts reported Colorado shows a large 100000 lead for President Coolidge and elects two Republican senators A C Phipps and W Means. Republicans also win most congressmen and the governor ticket, while Democrats take lieutenant governor and superintendent posts. House delegation unchanged.

Denver Colo Colorado Coolidge United States A. C. Phipps W. Means Congress

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