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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1923

Page

3

Nelsonville News M. E. Church Service Schedule

Shinay Sunday school at 9:30 a m preaching at 11. Allen C E League at 6 p m preaching at 7 30 p m. Names listed: Raine Patton Ashly Pierce Smith Cope Lean Elliott Blake White Alcar Haynes Warner Miller Shafer Pierce Rodda.

M. E Shinay School Allen C. E. League Raine R. Patton R. Ashly J. Pierce F. Smith W. Cope Me. Lean Elliott Blake White Alcar Haynes Warner Miller Shafer C. Rodda

B B Club Holds Meeting in Murray City

The B B club met Tuesday at the homes of Mrs Iva Darby and Mrs Mildred Bix in Murray City. Members embroidered then enjoyed music dancing and singing. Vice president Bessie Forsythe presides as Kate Anderson leaves briefly. Lunch served to 18 members with plans to adjourn November 26 hosted by Marie Anders and Grace Franklin.

B. B. Club Iva Darby Mildred Bix Murray City Kate Anderson Bessie Forsythe Goldie Hoffman Mary Hamer Gladys Storer Letha Wright Grace Franklin Emma Hill Ruth Forsythe Capiolln Brooker Minnie Gee Eva James Marie Anders Lizzie Larsson Mary Waldeck Mary Wetzel Mildred Six

Masquerade Surprise at Chestnut Street Home

A masquerade surprise was tendered Mrs. Frank Bean at her Chestnut Street home. Following an evening of merriment refreshments were served to Mrs. N Dowler, Mrs. J Sayers and son, Mrs. adwelle, Mrs. Sayers, Mrs. Colgrove, Mrs. Barber, Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Courtney, Mrs. Warrington, and Mrs. Olive Siebrt with children.

Frank Bean Chestnut Street

Bennett Creameries Hold Practice On Friday Evening

Bennetts Creameries will hold a practice tonight at 6 30. Players listed as reporting include Butts Hartley Silcott Walters H Raine and R.

Bennett Creameries Bennetts Creameries Butts Hartley Silcott Walters H. Raine

Nelsonville Creameries Meet Mercer Bill iards in Haydenville

The Bennett Creameries of Nelsonville will face Mercer Bill iards of Columbus at Haydenville bar park on Sunday November 18. Start time is 2 p m with free parking. Nelsonville previously held Nelsonville to a 0 0 tie with their best team in years.

Bennett Creameries Nelsonville Mercer Billiards Columbus Haydenville Bar Park Nelsonvile

Pilgrim Holiness Church Sunday Schedule With Lord's Supper

Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m observe the Lord s Supper at this hour Love Feast at 2 30 p m and evening services at 7 o clock

Pilgrim Holiness Church

Chamber of Commerce Nominates Officers for January Election

The Chamber reports good progress on road improvements in Hocking and Athens counties and in Nelsonville Carbon Hill. Nominating committee proposes two candidates per office for the January 3 election with Dr A L Pritchard and Dr C F E Welch for president and A G Mechem and Walter Wolf for vice president.

Chamber OF Commerce Buchtel-Murray Hocking Athens Mason City Hill A.L. Pritchard C. FE. Welch A. G. Mechem Walter Wolf Donald Shafer J. Y. Pritchard W. S Rhodes Martin Ohlinger Julius Fischer Walter Mechem Geo. FE. Johnson John Hill C. G. Sheppard H. W. Shafer

Presbyterian Church Hosts Girls Chorus Night Meeting

Miss Young and Miss Raybould will lead the girls chorus tonight at six. A song service preceded Rev. Arpee's discourse on "The Most Uncomfortable Feeling." Morning prayer meetings begin next week at different homes with the theme "The Penitent."

Presbyterian

Community thanks for kindness in our sorrow

We thank friends and neighbors for many kind deeds shown to us during our recent sorrow from the Rodda family led by Mr and Mrs Harry Rodda and family.

Harry Rodda

Elks Invite Athens Hocking Members for Sunday Assembly

Elks in Athens and Hocking counties are invited to observe Elks day at the Barean class on Sunday November 18. They will assemble at the hall at 8 45 in a body for a program that has been prepared.

Elks Athens Hocking

Service Tonight at M. E. Church Focuses on The Cross

The evening service centers on the sermon topic The Cross of Calvary. Church members are invited to join as the entire service revolves around this theme with appropriate reflections and hymns.

M. E. Church

Three Baby Contenders Named At Huron Pageant

The piece profiles Natalie Van Arsdale of Huron South Dakota champion Gloria Esper of Riverton Illinois 100 per cent youngster and Omaha's healthy baby Jack Stewart as featured youngsters perceived by judges as perfect.

Natalie van Arsdale Huron South Dakota Gloria Esper Riverton Ilinois Omaha Jack Stewart

Special Chorus and Sermons Headline Weekend Services

On Saturday evening the children's chorus directed by Charles H. Wieand performs special services. Sunday morning and evening feature Mr. Wieand delivering. Sunday at 2 PM Dr. Daniel McGurk of Athens addresses the men.

Charles H. Wieand Wieand Daniel McGurk Athens

Mrs James Knight Hosts Hyperion Club Ladies Gathering

Mrs James Knight will entertain the ladies of the Hyperion club on Saturday afternoon at her home on West Franklin street.

James Knight The Hyperion Club West Franklin Street

Central School Plans Historic Bazaar and Entertainment

One week from today the central school will host its largest bazaar and entertainment. The event spans the school’s rooms with a big bazaar at the YY venue after. It promises Christmas gift shopping and tasty treats including a candy and popcorn booth. Mothers not yet solicited are asked to send homemade candy or popcorn balls.

Central School

Entertain for Cast After Miss Bob White Play

Athelyn McManaway hosted a post performance spread for the Miss Bob White cast and friends with director Mr. W. P. Crommett. Attendees included Phyllis Mills Ena Stephenson Doris Woodruff Thelma McGiffen Elizabeth Smith Letha Minner Anna Bell Dewhurst Marguerite Nelson Eva Minner Naomi McManaway Ruth Woodruff Hubert Hall Willard Hall Floyd Mechem Gilbert Young Connie Crawford Gerard Powell Fred Preston Watson Wolf Ronald Moore Ralph Weymiller Pickles Reigle Mrs Ailes Mrs Anderson and Audrey Ailes.

Athelyn McManaway Bob White W. P. Crommett Phyllis Mills Ena Stephenson Doris Woodruff Thelma McGiffen Elizabeth Smith Letha Minner Anna Bell Dewhurst Marguerite Nelson Eva Minner Naomi McManaway Ruth Woodruff Hubert Hall Willard Hall Floyd Mechem Gilbert

Tragic death of 11 month old Freddie Woods

Freddie Woods, 11 months old, son of Mr and Mrs George Woods of Factory, died Thursday morning. Funeral will be Saturday at Factory church with burial in Greenlawn cemetery. Parents mourn with several surviving children.

Freddie Woods George Woods Factory Greenlawn

A Woman's Way to Stomach Relief Promises

A man recounts four months of urging his wife to try Mayr's Wonderful Remedy after a friend's success. After one dose, complexion clears and appetite returns. the product claims to remove intestinal mucus and inflammation linked to stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis with money back guarantee. McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and druggists everywhere sell it.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Republican committee maps funds for next campaign

In Columbus Ohio on November 16 the Republican state central committee discussed ways and means to finance the forthcoming campaign at a meeting that concluded late yesterday.

Columbus, CO Republican State Central Committee

Bureau to Locate Missing Through Undertakers Formed

The Newsom Walton undertakers named Athens agents for the Fleeman National Identification Bureau with C. E. Stout appointed in Nelsonville. The bureau, based in St. Joseph Missouri, aims to locate and identify missing persons and unknown dead to reconnect families. It maintains two master files listing missing persons and unidentified dead with descriptions to aid identification.

Newsom-Walburn — Undertaking Company Athens Fleeman National Identification Bureau C. E. Stout Nelsonville Fleeman Bureau St. Joseph Potter's Fields United States Freeman Bureau

Raisins and Dates Add Texture to Brown Bread

A cup of raisins or a cup of pitted and quartered dates improve brown bread, adding sweetness and moisture. The note suggests these dried fruits as practical mix ins.

Smythe protests Amherst mayoral loss after recount

J. J. Smythe thrice elected Amherst mayor on Republican Democratic and independent tickets protests his defeat as an independent by W. C. Nord. The Case and Reserve graduate claims 267 votes were counted though only 264 entitled and notes at least two ineligible teachers voted. He lost by nine votes.

Elyria J. J. Smythe Amherst W. C. Nord Case and Reserve Smythe

Brotherhoods seek abolition of railroad labor board

Washington November 16. The railroad brotherhoods plan to push abolition of the railroad labor board at the coming session of Congress and to return to the previous mediation system for railroad labor disputes.

Labor Board Washington Railroad Labor Board Congress

Covington Police Vow Strict Thirst Enforcement

Covington city commissioners declare a hard line against drinking and alcohol violations. The ruling emphasizes strict enforcement at home and elsewhere to curb thirst and illegal liquor activity.

Covington

Largest water wheel tor Niagara to be installed

The Niagara project will receive the largest water wheel generator yet built, weighing 709 tons.

Niagara

Understanding pimples and acne remedies for youth

The article explains acne as an inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands producing tubercles and pustules common from ages twelve to thirty. Blackheads result from enlarged ducts and debris. bacteria are seen as effects, not causes. Diets high in fatty foods and chocolates worsen the condition. moderation and proper treatment are advised.

Bergdoll Rumors Circulate On President Roosevelt Arrival

Reports from New York say a mysterious prisoner in the brig of the U S liner President Roosevelt, which arrived from Europe, sparked rumors that Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, the famous slacker, had been returned to the United States.

London police off duty through sickness average

The record notes that the typical daily number of London police officers off duty due to sickness runs about 700, illustrating a steady health-related absence level affecting the force.

London

Recommendation to rename Lan caster Boys' Industrial School

John McNamara an assistant state Welfare director proposed changing the name of the Boys' industrial school at Lancaster to the Ohio Military Academy and communicated the recommendation to Governor Donahey.

Columbus, O Boys’ Industrial Schoo Lancaster Ohio Military Academy Donahey John McNamara

Dr George F Zook Appointed Assistant Commissioner of Education

Dr George F Zook is named the new assistant commissioner of education and will keep his post as chief of higher education. The appointment signals a restructuring within state education leadership as Zook assumes his new duties and continues to oversee higher education initiatives.

George F. Zook

Modern Locomotives Speed Limits Cited

The article notes early locomotives can reach 112 miles per hour but friction and danger keep typical speeds near 60 miles per hour.

Kerker's Asthma Remedy Advertised by Ohio Stores

A brief advertisement touts Kerker's Asthma and Hay Fever Remedy claiming strong relief. It notes sales and guarantee by McKee Drug Co in Athens and Fountain Pharmacy in Nelsonville.

Kerker McKee Drug Co Athens Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville

McAdoo Proposal for 80 Year Bonds Faces Senate Pushback

Washington reports Senator Reed Smoot of Utah, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, criticized former Treasury Secretary William G. McAdoo's idea to issue 80 year bonds to fund a soldiers' bonus. Smoot said he favored reducing bond issues rather than increasing them and expressed surprise at McAdoo's suggestion.

Washington William G. McAdoo Secretary of the Treasury Reed Smoot Utah Senate Finance Committee McAdoo Smoot

UC develops new method to preserve fruit in syrup

University of California researchers under Professor A W Christie report a method to extend fruit freshness. Peaches are sliced and packed in a 20 gram sugar to 80 gram water syrup, sealed in tin cans, and refrigerated. The process, which keeps fruit tasting and looking fresh, relies on air exclusion to prevent decay.

W. V. Cruess Europe Sam Christie

End of colonization estimated in 200 years

A fragment states that the end of colonization is estimated to occur in two centuries. The note references a distant future milestone without specifying who made the estimate or where.

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Nelsonville News Nelsonville Tracks Rome Gano Ben Davis R. P. McCarley P. O Gallipolis Mills’ Electric Shop Bereans M. FE. Church Pa Public Square Fda WM. Coakley William J. Davis Berean Christian Church Fathather Seome Bernara ‘Macpadden Miley Light Rebbe Goodrich OG - Line Goodrich F. L S. D. Preston Co Public Square
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