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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1926

Page

10

Chesapeake and Ohio seeks railroad line takeover pending exam

November hearing before Examiner David of the Interstate Commerce Commission examined Chesapeake and Ohio request to acquire the line from Gregg to Valley Crossing as a prelude to the New Van Sweringen Nickel Plate merger. Also in Washington politics Francis Blair cites partisan motives in dismissing Henry Luce from the University of Washington presidency.

SOOTY Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Chesapeake and Hocking Raproad Gregg Valley Crossing David Iterstate ‘Commerce Commision Chesapeake and Ohio van Sweringen Nickel Plate Washington Henry Luizzalo University of Washington Francis G. Blair National Educational Association

Fire damages Lakewood city hall in second blaze in 66 years

Fire at Lakewood city hall caused about $5,000 in damage. Authorities believe rats chewing on wiring ignited the blaze, marking the second fire at the building within 66 years.

Athens Receives Over One Million Christmas Seals

The Athens County Seal committee received one million two hundred thousand Christmas seals on Saturday for county wide sale. Christmas seal bonds in 5 10 25 and 50 dollar amounts accompanied the seals to allow larger contributions. Ethel J Brown explained the program noting funds support case finding referrals to physicians sanatorium placement and county health partnerships. The office will operate for the sale this year but not after Christmas and funds go to the county committee not the executive secretary.

Athens County Ethel J. Brown

Christ Sees New Men and Women in Sermon

Dr. A. Wilcox of the Presbyterian Church preached a sermon asserting Christ recovers lost men and women by seeing within them an inner self the world overlooks. He described aiding submerged selves to surface and moving the soul toward its own salvation.

Christ A. ¥. Wilcox

Three Ways of Thinking About a Sinner

Dr. Wilcox explains three views of sin from the Sunday sermon. He contrasts the hard hearted Pharisee with those who minimize sin and the biblical view of right and wrong as set apart by a gulf between heaven and hell. Jesus sees the good in sinful people and calls for inner transformation.

Ian Dr. Wilcox Jesus Heaven Hell Zacchaeus Peter God

Worst Enemy of a Nation Is Its Sin, Pastor Says

The Rev. C. M. Coulter preached at First Methodist on Christian patriotism. He urged peace through goodwill, warned against blustering patriotic attitudes, and urged defending the flag while rejecting politicized use of national symbols.

C. M. Coulter First Methodist Church Jesus Coulter

Perfect Match Turns Dangerous as Old Friend Arrives

Joe Ducy and Helen plan a bright future but guest Philip Merton sparks fascination. Helen begins secret drives and adventurous escapes. A dramatic turn follows as events spiral into a dangerous situation.

Joe Ducy Philip Merton Joe's Helen

Patriotism Piercing Quiet Hearts Beneath Duty

A veteran speaker praises a quiet patriotism rooted in memory affection and hope. He honors those who forged the nation's foundation and faced danger, suggesting true devotion surpasses noisy displays and small personal gain. The message elevates gratitude to past heroes and the enduring call to sacrifice.

Train Rider Fined in Alexander Ind

Franc Gossett of Alexander, Ind., was fined $10 and costs after pleading guilty to a train riding charge filed by R. W. Murray, a New York Central railroad officer. He appeared before Magistrate Peal Helwig and was jailed on default.

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