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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1929

Page

5

Prayer and Praise Service Held by First Presbyterian Women

The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church held its Annual Prayer and Praise service Tuesday in the church parlors. Mrs. F. E. Golferry led, a business session followed, and a service of prayer and thanksgiving featured prayer song and scripture responses. Mrs. W. L. Ward collected the thank offering. Mrs. L. M. Gillilan of Salt Lake City spoke on Utah mission work. Her daughter Miss Elizabeth Gillilan, now in Salt Lake City directing Young People's work, had previously served in Japan and is recovering from illness. Refreshments were served by Mrs. L. H. Smith and her group.

Woman's Missionary Society First Presbyterian Church F. E. Goldferry W. L.ward L. M. Gillilan Salt Lake City Athens Utah Elizabeth Gillitan Japan L. H. Smith

Governor Cooper Urges Reform Through Home Church and School

Ohio Governor Myers Y. Cooper told 200 Athenians at a dinner that reformation must begin behind prison walls, in the home, school, and church. He praised youth's potential, urged home and church leaders to model virtue, and warned welfare problems demand church involvement and sustained financial support.

Myers Y. Cooper First Christian First Methodist Presbyterian Presbyterian Church Ohio Cooper

Fred Clark Sent to The Pen for Year

Fred Clark received a sentence of not less than one year of hard labor in the Ohio State Penitentiary after pleading guilty to larceny in Common Pleas Court. Indicted by the May Grand Jury, he admitted theft of several rolls of copper wire from the Canaan Coal Company. Judge L G Worstell imposed the sentence and Clark will be taken to prison Friday.

Ohio State Penitentiary Fred Clark May Grand Jury Common Pleas Court wJiis L. G. Worstell Clark Canaan Coal Company Sriday

Action urged on Wheeler Resolution by AFL at Washington

President William Keen says a new push will seek action on the Wheeler Resolution calling for a senatorial inquiry into the southern textile situation. Over 100 national and international unions met in Washington to discuss union action in the South.

Washington Wheeler William Keen American Federation of Labor

Children Conserve Linage through To ledo convention World Peace topic

Mrs W F Giesecke reports a Child Conservation League convention in Toledo held at Mrs C C Smiths home on East State Street. Major topic was World Peace with member activities noted including musical numbers by Charles and Margaret Smith Agnes Kilpatrick and Jean Kilpatrick. New members Mrs John Welch and Mrs A W Boetticher. Several Dailey family members plan winter trips to Los Angeles and Tucson involving travel by motor with business stops in Texas.

W. F. Giesecke Toledo Child Conservation League CC. M. Smith East State Street Charles Smith Margaret Smith Little Fairy Jean Kilpatrick Jesus Agnes Kilpatrick Hal H. Rowland John Kilpatrick Agnes James Lewis John Welch A. W Boetticher Kart T. Dailey Christine Dailey Motor Los Angeles Calif O. D. Dailey Albany Texas Earl Dailey Tucson Arizona Blanche Moler California

Nabby Lee Ames DAR Meets Saturday Afternoon

Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Saturday at 2 30 pm hosted by Mrs Wilmer CC Harris North Hill. Miss Jane Atwood leads a program on History of America as Pictured on 618 Blue China with members asked to bring blue china pieces. Regent Mrs George Pilcher calls officers and Board of Management to a 2 pm business session.

Wilmer CC. Harris North Hill Nabby Lee Ames Daughters of the American Revolution Jane Atwood America George Pilcher Board of Management

Martzolff Class Sociable At First Methodist Parlor

The Martzolff Class sociable met at the First Methodist Episcopal Church parlors on Tuesday evening with 75 members present. President Mrs W B Clark led the meeting with devotions by Mrs A B Dent. They planned a Christmas bazaar for December 13.

Bridge Club Honors At Mrs Huffman Home

Mrs. P. J. Huffman hosted the Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club at 91 North Lancaster Street. Three tables played with Mrs R. E. P. Imes winning high score trophies and Mrs J. C. Baker taking second honors.

P. J. Huffman North Lancaster Street R. EP. Imes

Mrs. Fri Hosts Woman's Home Missionary Group Night

Mrs. O. E. Fri entertained the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church at her Van Vorhes Street home Wednesday. The evening featured music games and quilting with prizes won by Mrs. Mingus Miss Hixson and Mrs. Emish. Guests included Mrs. Sharp and Mrs. Henderson among others.

Rnoda Johnson Woman's Home Missionary Society The First Methodist Church van Vorhes 9 Fri W.C. Mingus Emma Hixson J. P. Emish Rhoda Jetbnsen Wiery Michael W. H. Worthman Nelson McDaniel RR. W Oxtey John Roach G. F. Roetticher W. C. Mingus Kimma Hinson Mina Fry Ralph Beasley L. V Burdette J. PP. Emish Luella Wise O. F. Sharp McArthur Sam Henderson

Dinner bridge hosts at Hill Crest Inn entertain guests

Mrs Don Peden and Mrs Fred Beckler hosted a Wednesday dinner bridge at Hill Crest Inn. Fourteen tables were in play with Mrs Louis I Brown earning top score trophy, Mrs G J Hawkins securing second honors, and Mrs Charles Beckier taking the tow prize.

Don Peden Fred Beckler Hill Crest Inn Louis I. Brown G. J. Hawkins Charles Beckier

Reports At Priday Meeting Highlight Local Societies

Wonan's Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church convenes Friday at 2 PM with reports from the Grand Rapids national convention and the Toledo conference. Devotions by Mrs. W. F Clark and special music accompany the session.

Wonan Home Missionary Society The First Methodist Church H. J. Hotcombe Grand Rapids

New Face Powder Makes A Big Hit

Advertises a new face powder from Zunner Company claiming long lasting shine reduction smooth application and pore cleansing benefits. Promises a pure fine formula made by a French process with notable branding and market appeal.

Mitton D Zunner Company

Barstow Real Estate License Revoked by Board

Barstow's real estate license was revoked by the State Board of Real Estate Examiners at a hearing held Wednesday at the courthouse. A petition alleging honesty and unprofessional conduct had been filed against Barstow by Lovell Hean, with a similar complaint by Bean and the board found grounds for action.

Harry Barstow State Board of Real Estate Examiners Hishonesty Eivit Barstow Ty Lovell Hean Upen Bean State Board of Real Ex

One Skinny Man Gained 28 Pounds

A testimonial from Atlantic City claims McCoy's Tablets add flesh quickly and improve health. The ad asserts a guarantee: after four sixty cent boxes or two one dollar boxes, a man underweight will gain at least six pounds and feel better, with a full refund if not satisfied.

McCoy Atlantic City Wotan

Examiners Refuse Renewal of Realtor License

State examiners A EF Becher and M J Rudolph deny renewal to realtor Frank Van Meter citing unspecified grounds.

Tate Lcense Frank van Meter A. EF. Becher M. J. Rudolph

Smallpox Outbreak Prompts City and County Vaccination Drive

In Bucyrus two weeks after a mild outbreak health authorities ordered all school children vaccinated and those refusing vaccination ordered to stay home. The measure aims to prevent further spread of the disease in the area.

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