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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1924

Page

3

Berean Class Contest Starts November in Welsonville

The Berean class contest runs five Sundays from November 16 to December 14. On the first Thursday after the contest, the Bereans hold their annual banquet in the church basement with an out of town speaker, a male quartet, solos, and the Bereans orchestra directed by Eugene Millinger. Pesta will be young men age 19 to 35 and 35 to 9. Reverend Howearth serves as teacher for both classes.

Nelsonville Brean Berean Wil Bereans Eugene Millinger Pesta Howearth

Dr C C Butt Attends State Earth Conference in Columbus

Dr. C. C. Butt, city earth commissioner, represents the local board at the state earth conference in Columbus.

C. C. Butt Columbus Dr. Butt

Mrs Mary Selby Undergoes Operation at Cleveland Home

Former Nelsonville resident Mrs Mary Selby underwent a serious rye operation at her Cleveland home on Wednesday. Attending physicians feel the procedure will be successful.

Mary Selby Nelson- Ville Cleveland

Pilgrim Holiness Church Services and Meetings

Pastor F C Laneholtz leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m followed by preaching at 10 30 a m Love Feast at 2 30 and evening service at 7 00 Cottage prayer meeting tonight at Mrs Maniley s home on Walnut street

Pilgrim Holiness Church F. C. Laneholtz

Willing Workers Class Holds Thursday Evening Session

The Willing Workers class of the Christian Sunday school met Thursday evening at Lee Smith on Grover. After the business session a social hour with refreshments was enjoyed. Fifteen members were present.

The Christian Sunday School Lee Smith Grover Tal

Nelsonville Boy Scouts Hold Regular Meeting on Robbins Hill

A Tuesday evening Nelsonville Boy Scouts meeting on Robbins Hill formed a Council circle around a large fire. Thirty two members attended tests were given and new patrol leaders assigned. A ghost hunt was planned and "cats" served. Next meeting set for November 19 at 6 39 at the YMCA.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts Robbins Hill

First M. E. Church Weekly Schedule and Sermons

Edwin L. Morrell serves as minister at the First M. E. Church with a 9:30 Sunday school led by superintendent B F Alton. Morning worship at 10:30 features spirited choir singing and a sermon titled The Biggest Business in the World. Epworth League meets at 6:00 with leader Bessie Stephenson on Why Should I Be a Christian. Evening service at 7:00 includes a sermon The Heart Trouble of Nelsonville and special singing. Thursday program covers Christian missions with lesson read by A tton. Leaders include Mrs Bertha bs vy and assistants. Music by Miss Elda Crouse. Invitation committee lists several names.

M. FE Edwin L. Morrell B. F. Alton Spegin Epworth League Bessie Stephenson Nelsonville Bertha Bs Vy James — Ossington Tom Bush Frankest Pianolo Elda Crouse Maggie Monks Ida Jewett Hattie Freer

Reverend Evans Class Smoker Sparks November Contest

Reverend Evans' young business men held a basement church smoker Thursday evening. The class contests Circle of Ruth for November and reports say the young ladies are setting a rapid pace.

Repairs complete in Presbyterian church basement

Extensive repairs finished in the church basement include a new floor over cement, paneled ceiling, new lights, interior painting and decoration, and a newly installed piano. The space will host social activities and be divided into class sections on Sunday mornings.

The Presbyterian Church

Bake Sale by Glenford Dugan Legion Auxiliary

The Woman's Auxiliary to Glen ford Dugan Post American Legion hosts a bake sale Saturday morning at Wilson Brothers grocery. Proceeds support veterans and community programs.

Glenford Dugan American Legion Wilson Brothers Groct

Waresbyterian Church News

John Lloyd Evans ministers a schedule of Junior church activities and services. Sunday school opening exercises begin at 9:30 with study from 9:45 to 10:15 and fifteen classes. Morning worship at 10:30 features a Junior sermon Cosette and an hour of children’s activities. Senior sermon bears on Bur den Bearing and evening worship at 7:00 with special music.

Waresbyterian Church News John Lloyd Evans Methodist Church League

Chippewa Tribe Plans Evening Church Basement Meeting

The Chippewa tribe and Presbyterian church boys will meet in the church basement at 6 30 to 8 00 pm, then adjourn for the lecture course.

Presbyterian Church

Petersburg Woman Visited by Relatives Here

Mrs. E. T. Spray of Petersburg Indiana is the guest of relatives and friends in this city.

E. T. Spray Petersburg, Indiana

Birthday observance honors Mrs. Weaver at Deanville

Friends and neighbors gathered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Weaver at Deanville Thursday evening to celebrate Mrs. Weaver May birthday anniversary. A two purse lunch was served to the following: Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tippie, Mrs. Clayton Jenkins and children, Red and Margaret, Mrs. Tillie Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Will Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bagley and sons Joy, Joy and Earl, Mrs. Oda Robinson and daughters Phyllis and me, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Weaver and daughter Eleanor, all of Nel-

Leroy Weaver Deanville

Families Gather for Local Acknowledgments in Athens

A list of residents from Athens including Margaret Dusenberry and Lucy Newman with John and Betty, John Allen, Hettie Rosen, Cora Walls, Sam Williams and daughters Dorothy Virginia, Charles Thompson, Mae Tennihill, Sarah Nixon, Lucille Powell, Ralph Hunter and Harold, Laura Stevenson, Leroy Weaver Jr with Adrian, and Leroy Weaver Sr with Bessie. The fragment shows a large extended family or community notices detailing households and kinship.

Sonville Margaret Dusenberry Lucy Newman John Betty Athens John Allen Hettie Rosen Cora Walls Sam Williams Dorothy Virginia Charles Thompson Mae Tennihill Sarah Nixon Lucille Powell Ralph Hunter Harold Elsie Laura Stevenson Leroy Weaver

Rife in Jail on Grand Larceny Charge

Chief Pearson accompanied Do bey Rife of Buchtel to the county jail this morning. Rife is held for grand jury action and faces a charge of grand larceny for alleged involvement in the theft of a automobile from the public square on election night.

Pearson Dobey Rife Buchtel

Nelsonville Fans Pack Colum bus Stadium for State-Michigan Game

Nelsonville will send a large turnout to the stadium in Columbus as nearly all local football followers have secured seats for the big game against Michigan.

Nelsonville Columbus

Society Youth Takes A Bride In New Rochelle

Leonard Kipp Rhinelander heir to a wealth of 160 million and his bride Beatrice Alice Jones face widespread scrutiny after secretly marrying October 14. The couple, living with Beatrice’s parents in New Rochelle, defend their union while detailing family ancestry and connections to prominent society.

New Rochelle N. Y Leonard Kipp Rhinelander Elham Road Rhinelander Beatrice Alice Jones White George Elizabeth Jones Leicestershire England Lincolnshire West Indies Grace Jones Robert Brooks Philip Rhinelander Adelaide Kipp Rhinelander William Copeland Rhinelander

Chauncey Couple Welcome Newborn Son

Mr and Mrs Louis Donaldson announce the birth of a son Thursday morning at their home near Chauncey The infant is grandson of Mr and Mrs William Donaldson of Chauncey and Mr and Mrs Rupe of Sand Ridge

Louis Donaldson Chauncey William Donaldson Rupe Sand Ridge

Local Residents Named in Greens Run and Chauncey Details

Fred Leake and Ada Leake lead a list of Greens Run names including Mrs. Minnie Maynard Mrs. Frank Smith Mrs. William Hixon and others. The Chauncey group includes Mr and Mrs Courtney with children Mrs Lloyd Vendergrass and daughter Minnette.

Fred Leake Ada Leake Minnie Maynard Frank Smith William Hixon Beatrice Hixon Clyde Caldwell Ima Grimstead Garnet Bryan Maud Toth Greens’ Run Courtney Lloyd Vendergrass Minnette Chauncey

Ladies Aid Meeting at Chauncey M. E. Church

The Chauncey M. E. church Ladies Aid society held an all day meeting at Mrs. Thomas Pennell’s Monroe avenue home. The gathering featured quilting in the morning a pot luck dinner and an afternoon business session with a program of singing and readings by several members and two visitors.

Ladies Aid Society of the Chauncey M. E. Church Thomas Pennell Monroe Avenue Hentz George Shafer Ellen Shafer

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Marketed As Health Builder

Advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets as a painless flesh and health booster for all ages. Claims include rapid weight gain in 20 days or money back, with dramatic testimonials and mentions of Cline Pharmacy Co and McKee Drug Co selling the product at sixty cents for 60 tablets.

Cline Pharmacy Co McKee Drug Co

Columbus Ladies Mentioned in Local Social Notes

A list of women including Mrs. Robert Hixson and Mrs. Gaston Coe appears in Columbus social notes alongside other resident names such as Mrs. Lettie Hentz Mrs. Dora France Mrs. Sarah Blackford Mrs. Cynthia Karns and Mrs. James Campbell. The roster also includes Mrs. Ervin Pidcock Mrs. Thomas Fennell Mrs. Laura Fennell Mrs. L. D Shields Mrs. Myers Mrs. Cunningham and Mrs. Parfitt.

Vv. Harter Robert Hixson Gaston Coe Lettie Hentz Dora France Sarah Blackford Cynthia Karns James Campbell Ervin Pidcock Thomas. Fennell Laura Fennell L. Dshields Myers Cunningham Parfitt Columbus

Local visits span Chauncey and Athens communities

Mrs Elmer Katzenback and children visited her sister Mrs Mildred Pierce in Sugar Creek on Thursday. Mrs Mintie Stalder near West Converse Street shows slow recovery. Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs William Katzenback and Mrs Luther Cruikshank attend revival at Church of God in Athens.

Elmer Katzenback Chauncey Sugar Creek Mildred Pierce Mintie Stalder West Converse Street William Katzenback Luther Cruikshank Church of God In Athens Arthur Swart Little Hocking Thomas Jester Parfitt Columbus Ervin Pidcock Beaumont Ella Tedrick W. D. Hines C. Sayers Federal Amanda Sayers Charles Silas Sayers

Chauncey High Defeated at Rutland in Thursday Tilt

Chauncey High suffered a loss as Rutland High held them at Rutland Thursday afternoon. A large Chauncey crowd traveled to witness the game. Chauncey High is set to play at Portsmouth, Ohio, on Saturday.

Chauncey High Rutland High Rutland Chauncey Portsmouth

Visit to Parkersburg Moves On for Chauncey Kin

Mrs. Harvey Nye of Chauncey and her brother James McNeal of Fort Wayne Indiana left Chauncey today to visit Parkersburg West Virginia, continuing a trip to see relatives and family in the area.

Parkersburg Harvey Nye Chauncey James McNeal Fort Wayne Ind W. Va

Visiting Relatives Planned for Short Stay

A brief note indicates a period spent with relatives, with travel and visitation planned for a few days.

Returner Home

Mr and Mrs Ralph Fonty and children return to Chauncey to make their home. Mr Fonty has worked at Philo and Zanesville during the past summer.

Ralph Fonty Chauncey Mr. Fonty Philo and Zanesville

Columbus Woman Honored at Circle Hill Dinner

Mrs Trace Shelton of Columbus was honored by sister Mrs James Brooks with a Thursday dinner at Circle Hill home. A two course meal was served for eight, and guests enjoyed games and music.

Trace Shelton Columbus James Brooks Circle Hill

Chauncey Circuit M E Churches Notice

The Plains Church led by Pastor W. V. Harter lists Sunday school at 9 30 and preaching at 10 30 with the subject Jesus Stilling Life s Storms The Chauncey Church schedules Sunday school at 8 20 and preaching at 7 00 Epworth League gathers at 6 30 at Millfield Church

W. V. Harter THE Plains Church Jesus Chauncey Church Millfield Epworth League

US trade balance shows stronger surplus in ten months

The Department of Commerce announced a favorable balance of trade of 671.74 million dollars for ten months ending November 1, up from a 126.92 million dollar excess of exports over imports in the same period last year. Imports for the ten months are noted.

Washington United States Department of Commerce

Trade figures show vast gaps in imports and exports

The report records 1928 imports at 3,212,500,000 and exports at 3,651,600,000, with gold imports in ten months at 289,594,000 versus 25,517,000 in 1923, and exports of 15,284,000 and 27,185,000 respectively.

Flush Your Kidneys With Salts As A Preventive Measure

Advice from a noted authority urges flushing the kidneys with soft water and four ounces of Rad Salts dissolved in a glass of water before breakfast for several days when kidney dullness or backache appears. The effervescent drink is said to cleanse kidneys, neutralize acids, and help prevent bladder disorders, with physicians recommending semiannual kidney checks.

Surprise Visit Honors Local Pastor at Home

A group from Greens Run Christian church surprised Pastor Rev. T. B. Courtney at his High Street home on Thursday evening. They brought ice cream and cake and presented him a monetary gift. The gathering included Mr and Mrs W H Fierbaugh and daughters Doris Thelma and Virgil and Mr and Mrs Dow Cannon among others.

T. B. Courtney High Street Greens’ Run Christian Church Mr. Courtney W. H. Fierbaugh Doris Thelma Virgil Dow Cannon Carl Cartwright

Foreign Office signals potential review of Russia ties

London November 14. The Foreign Office qualified its earlier statement on revocation of trade agreements with Russia. If the cabinet inquiry into Zinovyev is warranted, the entire question of relations with Russia would be reconsidered.

London Foreign Office Today Russia Zinovay Nere

Burns Released by Cincinnati Club Unconditionally

Cincinnati reports that George Burns the Red outfielder was released last night by the Cincinnati club on an unconditional basis.

Cincinnati George Burns Cincinnati Club

Akron Coach Plans Full Roster Trial Against Ashe

Akron University coach James Coleman will give every fire squad player a trial in the upcoming non conference game against Ashe. He aims to evaluate reserves fully as prior games offered limited opportunities. The note recalls George Eastman’s 1889 breakthrough in photographic film.

Akron James Coleman Akron U Ashe Coleman George Eastman

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Welsonville News BOY Scouts Jate Bride Orange N. J Freman Ladies Aid Chauncey Circuit M. EF. Churches America Bennett’s Milk J. E. Zeller Public Square Real Estate and Insurance S.S.S Nature Burns Bon Ton Chambray Axminster Lic Bon Ton Store F. L S. D
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