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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1921
Page
10
Details from the Pomeroy-Middleport brief note an elderly Mrs Finsterwald died after a fall at about 2 am Friday in her home. She had frail health and radium treatment for an enlarged spleen at Columbus hospital. Her husband Lewis Finsterwald is also in poor health.
A marriage license was issued in Gallia County on Thursday to Augustus Rice of Hobson and Goldie Buckner of Cheshire.
Murray from Thomas Fork road toured the town Friday morning with nineteen dressed opossums he was selling on the streets. He claims a dog will catch all such game across three townships.
A three year old daughter of Joseph Saxon, once a local resident, died at his Columbus home on Thursday from croup. The mother died on October 9.
Charles H. Lindsay auditor of the state highway department and ex serviceman, State Senator Tom Jones of Meigs county a captain in the 87th division, and Robert Haubrich vice commander of the American Legion of Ohio are named among directors of the soldiers bonus program in Ohio.
The primary room at Silver Run school and Enterprise school and others in Salisbury township house 80 extra students, forcing a split schedule with half in forenoon and half in afternoon. An addition to Enterprise is planned to ease the crowding. Bradbury school closed for a week while repairs proceed under Inspector W H Ebersbach’s orders.
The Columbus weekly carried a marriage notice of Miss Marcella Gallagher daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles C Gallagher to McClellan Gregg. The Gallagher family were former Great Bend residents and the couple's nuptials drew local interest.
Mrs. Guy Dunaway of Spencer West Virginia was granted an absolute divorce from William E. Dunaway a steamer captain after testifying he paid little support for ten years for their 17 year old daughter. Her parents paid most bills and debts. Captain Dunaway had sued before but failed to testify.
The Presbyterian ladies host an annual Thanksgiving sale and chicken supper at the Junior Order hall on November 23. Bremen man John Schmeltzer and Junction City man Jess Bromage arrived to drill an oil well on Brocalsa Chemical territory, with plans for more wells soon. Church services were held at the Junior Order hall due to repairs. Mrs. C E Boyd and Miss Jean Davis visit Fremont relatives for several days.
Pomeroy personals note the birth of a nine pound daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Meier at their second ward home. EB Nease prepares to open a new meat market in the Beegle building. Mrs. John Senkus travels to Gallipolis to visit her mother Mrs. Elizabeth Hysell in Holzer hospital. Will Marshall and wife depart Michigan visitors for Florida to spend the winter.
Valle CIAUIRDINES Mount Zion Baptist Church announces services led by T. Lloyd Hickman the minister. On November 20 1921 Sunday school at 9 30 AM morning worship at 10 45 AM sermon The Triumph evening service at 7 46 PM features first in a series The Value of Life with theme The Worth of a Child.
Bible school 9 A M with special exercises by the primary department. Morning service 10 30 led by Dr Elmer Lynn Williams of Chicago. He is scheduled to speak. Christian Endeavor at 6 P M. Evening service 7 with theme Gods First Question. Williams to address Higley class at Sunday School hour.
B F Timmons pastor leads Sunday school at 9:00 A M with a morning program at 10:00 A M Long service at 6:30 P M followed by a sermon at 7:00 P M A special Thanksgiving service is set for Thursday at 7:00 P M with Dr T Koch of Lancaster Ohio delivering the sermon Strangers welcome to all services
The notice invites readers to a Christian Science Society service at the Masonic Temple at 10 45 A M with subject Soul and Body and a golden text from First Thessalonians. It notes Sunday school at 9 30 A M and a Wednesday meeting at 7 00 P M and extends a cordial invitation to attend.
Prof Gamertsfelder’s class hosts a social in the church Sunday evening from 7 to 9. Oberlin Bible head Trot Graham, in town for Ohio University week of prayer, will address the morning service about European war districts and church aid. Pastor speaks on Maintaining the Reserves. 6 pm youth program led by Mr Clark Williams. Sunday school at 9 am.
Pastor H T Wintermute announces Sunday school at 9 10. Funeral for Lon Cunningham to be held at 10 80 with Rev Lovells of The Plains presiding. Junior Epworth League meets at 1 00 and Senior League at 6 00.
Mrs. Forest Gordon of Indianola Iowa reports a three month old baby suffered a severe eczema rash that prevented sleep. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment the child healed, the family bought more products and three items completed the cure. The advertisement promotes Cuticura for toilet use and includes sample and lab references.
Evening worship at seven features Pastor James Ginley with a theme Christian Leadership. The Young Peoples Prayer Service is Tuesday at seven thirty, and a Midweek Prayer and Study class is Wednesday at seven. Strangers are welcome and good attendance is hoped for at all services.
The Messenger notes a full attendance urging announcement of schedule for First Baptist Church Music Hall. Pastor Homer C. Smith leads Sunday school at 9 15 morning worship at 10 15 junior meeting at 2 00 P M with evening activities listed.
Arthur H. Marshall is rector. Sunday school at 9 30 morning prayer and sermon at 10 30 choir practice Wednesday at 6 30 in the Church of the Good Shepherd.
Henry Ford and Secretary of War Weeks reached major terms for Ford to buy the Mussell Shoals project after a bedside conference. Edison was chosen to join Ford in assessing completion costs, with final details to be settled in New York. Weeks ill and Ford left for New York after the late night talks.
San Francisco November 19 The prosecution promised to prove unprintable charges against film idol Roscoe Arbuckle at his manslaughter trial over Virginia Rappe's death The opening statement reviewed shortly described the Labor Day party details and events surrounding the case
At the Presbyterian Brotherhood gathering last evening President Bryan spoke on The Perfect Artist, arguing art's perfection lies in proper adjustment to surroundings. About one hundred men attended the dinner by Mrs Swaim and her division of the Friendly Society, praised for a superb meal and orderly program. Dr Joseph T Bryan of Central Presbyterian Church, Columbus, served as moderator.
A speaker from the Ohio Synod will address the upcoming December meeting. The event aims to discuss church matters and community outreach.
Los Angeles reports Constance Talmadge admitting a quarrel with her Greek husband John Pialogio after a marriage of less than a year. She says he regards a woman's place as home while her film career matters more, and he wants her to quit acting.
The speaker declares they cannot retire from pictures and asserts there is no man or woman involved in the case, framing the matter as a personal struggle rather than a romantic or criminal entanglement.
A coastal beacon in England is fitted with a lamp lowered close to the sea to remain visible in dense fog when the usual high light would vanish. The modification aims to improve navigation safety during poor visibility.
On the twentieth of each month Edison releases a fine supplement of classical and popular music performed by world famous artists. Hearing these RE-CREATIONS on the New Edison offers the finest music modern homes can command.
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