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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1921

Page

3

Nelsonville Scout Prospects and Ohio Star Ahead

Nelsonville figures Donald and Shorty Lowden promoting trail star fame in Columbus for the big game at Ohio Star. Shorty scouts for all star material for next year’s Boy Scout team. Richard Horn of Longstreth is hospitalized after accidental gun discharge while hunting. he was rushed by ambulance to Columbus hospital with a feared arm amputation.

Donald Shorty) Lowden Trail Star Columbus Ohio Star Shorty Richard Horn Longstrethh Nelsonville Stout

Five O Clock Dinner Honors Miss Jowena Hanks

Miss Lucile Wells hosted a 5 o clock dinner Thursday for guest Miss Jowena Hanks of Wilmington Ohio. Tables were laid for Miss Griffings of Mississippi and for Misses Catherine Spencer Dorothy Vorhes Ruth Masters Clara Mulligan Beatrice Cook Lucile Kaelin and Mesdames W L Cooley James Knight Stuart Hobdlett Frank Jackson Lee Cox and Charles Preston.

Lucile Wells Jowena Hanks Wilmington Lucile Kaelin Miss Griffings Mississippi Catherine Spencer Dorothy Vorhes Ruth Masters Clara Mulligan Beatrice Cook Mesdames W L. Cooley James Knight Stuart Hbodlett Frank Jackson Lee Cox Charles Preston

Glenford Dugan Post to Hold Special Meeting

Glenford Dugan Post of the American Legion will hold a special meeting next Tuesday at 7 30 p m The event is set for November 22 with important business to discuss Members are urged to attend at the usual time.

Glenford Dugan Glenfordd Dugan Bcgion

Man Guilty Of Non Support Sentenced In Columbus

Charles Matheny faced a mayoral hearing for non support charged by his wife. He pled guilty and received 90 days in the Columbus work house and to pay court costs totaling 37.92 dollars. Officer Mike Smith escorted Matheny to Columbus for processing.

Charles Matheny McCune Columbus Matheny Mike Smith

Island Possessions of Alaska Topic at Home Missionary Meeting

An engaging Home Missionary Society gathering at the Hyde home featured devotional leadership by Mrs. Alice Anderson and a strong program on Island Possessions of Alaska. Mrs. Bland earned top contributions for the Tittle Brown Sisters School, with credit to Marietta district. Lunch followed hosted by Mesdames Hyde Fischer and Socie.

Home Missionary Society the Methodist Church J. M. Hyde Julius Fischer Francis Socie Hyde Home Alice Anderson D. A. Ferree Alaska Socie Chillico

Weekend church services and local social visits noted

Sunday school at 9 30 a m and evening service at 7 p m take place in the church basement. Mr and Mrs Guy Ridenour and Mr and Mrs Ed Cooley were in Columbus for part of the week. Miss Mary Woodard of Bridgeport visits her parents. Miss Phil Kelch visits Columbus. Mrs William Mills and daughter Thelma spend the weekend with Mrs Lenore Hawkins in Cincinnati.

Guy Ridenour Columbus Ed Cooley Mary Woodard Bridgeport Phil Kelch William Mills Thelma Cincinnati Lenore Hawkins

To Speak Sunday on Millions Now Living Will Never Die

Ralph W. Hull will speak at the high school auditorium Sunday at 2 30 p m on the topic Millions Now Living Will Never Die. Admission is free with no collection.

Ralph W. Hull High School Nelsonville Ohio

Prominent Woman Mrs Abie Benson Dies at Home

Mrs Abie Benson dies at her Washington Street home after months of illness. A prominent city figure born and raised here, she graduated from the local schools and was deeply involved in community affairs. The death shocked residents and marked the loss of a longtime civic leader.

Abie Benson Washington Street Benson

Death of Mrs. Abbie Benson Remains in Nélonville

The city mourns the death of Abbie Benson a beloved resident known for her fine character and social prominence. Survived by sister Mrs Willard Webb of Toledo and brothers Ed Benson Needles California and Frank of this city, funeral services are set for Monday at 2 PM at her late residence.

Ception Nélonville First Presbyterian Church Abbie Benson Willard Webb Toledo Ed Benson Needles Cal

Funeral for Clark Higgins Held at Methodist Church

A large number of relatives and friends attended the Friday afternoon funeral service for Mr. Clark Higgins at the Methodist church. Rev. Arthur M. Mann of Pataskala and Rev. Paul Kemper officiated. Mrs. B. E. LeFever and Miss Mae Stratton sang “One Sweetly Solemn Thought.” Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Clark Higgins Methodist Church Arthur M. Mann Pataskala Paul Kemper B. E. LeFever Mae Stratton Greenlawn

Presbyterian Church Sunday Services Schedule

The Presbyterian church holds Sunday services with a morning 10:80 start and evening program. The pastor’s topics are What is Orthodoxy in the morning and The Look That Broke a Heart in the evening.

Presbyterian Church The

Methodist Church Invites Attendance For Daily Worship

Morning worship at 10780 with evening service at 7 o clock. Athenian guests expected for a great service. Class meeting and Epworth League at 6 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 o clock. A home like church extending a cordial invitation to worship with us.

Methodist Church Epworth League

Church Schedule of Services and Meetings

Preaching at 11 a m. class meeting at 2 30 p m. Young people 6 and 7 P p. Evangelistic service at 7 p m. All are welcome.

Birthday Surprise for Jeff Bowers At Adams Street Home

A group of boys and girls gathered at Jeff Bowers’s Adams Street home to celebrate his 17th birthday with games and music. A late hour luncheon followed, with attendees including Lydia Johnson Mildred Boyless Ruth Donly Bernice Cope Fayth Patton Francis Parry Violet Tedron Margaret Malone Ada Cline Thelma Kentner Pearl Barrows Mary Ossman Edna Rutledge Glayds Bower Ermal Linscott Ralph White Bob Pospichel Harry Bally Dow Bowers Austin Ball Roy Bowers Bernard Shivers Tra Evans Floyd Cook Owen Morrison Edgar Green Alvan Lamb Frank Barber Lawrence Daft.

Jeff Bowers Adams Street Lydia Johnson Mildred Boyless Ruth Donly Bernice Cope Fayth Patton Francis Parry Violet Tedron Margaret Malone Ada Cline Thelma Kentner Pearl Barrows Mary Ossman Edna Rutledge Glayds Bower Ermal Linscott Ralph White Bob Pospichel Harry Bally Dow Bowers Austin Ball Roy Bowers Bernard Shivers Tra Evans Floyd Cook Owen Morrison Edgar Green Alvan Lamb Frank Barber Lawrence Daft

Witnessing for Christ in Ohio at Morning Service

The Christian Church led by Pastor C. L. Johnson invites Bible School at 9 30 A M and Morning worship at 10 30 A M with the theme Witnessing for Christ in Ohio The evening service at 7 P M features The Way About A Thanksgiving service will be held at the Methodist church with junior and senior C E societies at 6 P M

Christian Church C. L. Johnson Christ Ohio C. E Methodist Church

Roberts Tigers Meet Nelsonville Independents In Season Finale

At Nelsonville City playgrounds the Roberts Tigers of Murray face the Nelsonville Independents in a decisive final game. Murray holds a season advantage after defeating Nelsonville earlier, and aims for revenge in the season closer set for 2:30 p.m. at the city playground.

Nelsonville City Hocking Valley Roberts Tigers Murray Nelsonville Independents Nelsonville

Triplets Born in Logan at North Street Home

The stork visited Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Adans on North Street early Friday morning and left three babies, two boys and one girl. It is Logan’s first multiple birth in years. Mr. Adans works in the local oil business.

C. F. Adans North Street Logan Adans

Gli Amica social at Mrs Gladys Hammon home

The Gli Amica club enjoyed an evening at Mrs Gladys Hammon's home with 20 members attending. Guests Miss Kathryn Bort and Miss Kathryn Yontz were welcomed and lunch was served by the hostess and her sister Miss Mildred Lehman.

Gli Amica Gladys Hammon Kathryn Bort Kathryn Yontz Mildred Lehman Mocking Grange Union School House State Grange

Annual election of Hocking county Agricultural Society

The annual election at the courthouse on Friday afternoon chose seven directors for three years. Rivalry arose as two lists of enairntes were presented to members.

Hocking County Agricultural Society Court House Charles Nunemaker Charles G. Wright George Huston Ed. Eberest John Burgoon W. E. Shaw C. A. Frasure Sam Blum A. J. Ulrick George Hengst Wright Shaw Frasure Eberest

New inter county highway approved through Buchtel and Murray City

The new inter county highway to run from Nelsonville through Buchtel and Murray City to New Straitsville in Athens Hocking and Perry counties was approved by director Leon C Herrick and a Division Engineer hearing noted. Several local officials and voters participated with several reelectons and term selections mentioned.

Athens Hocking Perry Nelsonville New Straitsville Leon C. Herrick Buchtel Murray City Athens, Hocking E. W. Davis New Lexington Davis Rgges Athens Hocking Perry Counties

Japanese labor leader Suzuki calls for global labor peace

Bunjo Suzuki, head of Japan's Yuaiokai, advocates international labor cooperation to end wars. He faces arrest on charges related to sending commendatory letters to Kobe shipyard strikers but remains free. He urges workers to back the Washington conference ideals and warns war harms workers.

United Press Tokio Bunjo Suzuki Samuel Gompers Japan Suzuki Kobe Yuaiokai

Disarmament Proposal Shocks International Conference

The United States through Secretary Hughes presented a bold disarmament plan at the conference calling for the destruction of sixty six fighting ships and the scrapping of in construction vessels. The move, hailed as open and candid, sparked astonishment and urgent debate among delegates.

Columbus United States Hughes Mr. Hughes Hale John Sherman

Peddler Held as Witness in Hicksville Murder Case

In New York on the nineteenth, peddler Joseph Kauffman was detained as a witness in the murder of Elizabeth Mayer an 82 year old recluse found strangled in her secluded Hicksville home.

New York Navy Jos. Kauffman Elizabeth Mayer Hicksville

Carrigan Promotes Boxing Card at Armory Hall

Promoter Ted Carrigan has lined up a boxing show at Armory Hall on Monday evening December 5. Four bouts promise a solid program with two rounds each. Main event features Ted Carrigan against Pat Lyons for eight rounds. Other bouts pair Simms of Logan with Charles Price of Nelsonville, Red Walk of Nelsonville versus Davie Fling of Haydenville, and Sammy Drake versus Shine Uncle, both of this city.

Ted Carrigan Armory Hall Lovan Pat Lyons Nelsonville Simms Logan Charles Price Red Walk Davie Fling Haydenville Sammy Drake Shine Uncle

Revival at tabernacle brings large crowds and lively events

Dr Naftzger leads a weekend program at the tabernacle featuring an all-ages revival with a play hour and a Sunday union service. A 2 30 pm lecture for men on The Greatest Battle of the War follows his year in France with the American Army. No admission. Mrs Naftager speaks at 2 20 pm on The Model Mother.

Big Tabernacle Dr. Naftzger the Tabernacle Evangelistic Tabernacle

Citizens With Cannon Balls Aid Park Military Look

Eighty cannon balls were received this week to beautify the public park and give it a military appearance. Local public spirited citizens bore the expense of transport and placement. They will be arranged in four pyramids near the site of the naval gun.

Case Submitted in Oil Inspection Fees Suit in Columbus

Arguments in the suit against W. H. Phipps state director of commerce to restrain the state from collecting oil inspection fees between January and August were submitted by attorneys for both sides to Judges Sater Peck and Donahue in federal court today.

Columbus W. H. Phipps Sater, Peck and Donahue

Glouster News Highlights Local Sports and Council Actions

Glouster residents report Glouster Hi defeated Olsonville 13 to 6 on the local grounds while New Marshfield edged the local basketball team 15 to 0. Calvary Baptist and Church of Christ announce services. council passes third reading on a sewer assessment and orders a water course issue reviewed with Alfred Jonas.

Glouster Hi Olsonville Hi Nelsonville Glouster New Marshfield

Columbus visitors and town notes include Reese and Forrest

In Columbus on business, Mrs. FE M Reese left yesterday for Findlay where she was called by the illness of Mrs C C Hewit son a former Glouster lady. D W Forrest is a Columbus business visitor today. Mr and Mrs D P Reese are spending the week end with relatives in Columbus. Try Judge Taftle Cigar.

FE. M. Reese Findlay C. C. Hewitson D. W. Forrest Columbus Mrs. D. P. Reese

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Missionary Meeting Church OF the Epiphany International Holiness Church Fair Board Election With ME Buchtel-Murray IAP Labor Unions Clarence Dubose Sec. Hughes Tabernacle Notes William S. Hart Mounted Northwest Mounted Police W. H. Johnson Trimble James Love Oakdale Calvary the Christian Church Church of Christ J. L. Landsitter M. E. Church Solicitor Rose Alfred Jonas Jonas Ley Wallace Board of Public Affairs Rose County Board of Health Urbancrest Sunday Creek Council J. W. Jones Spring Street R. B. Smith Taftle A. D. Farrow Judge Rutherford J. E. Zeller Bell Hyde Bldg Suare Citz Messenger Ad” Department
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