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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1923

Page

3

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Sees Strong Weekend Services

Short public square services Saturday drew good crowds, with Sunday attendance strong. A girls chorus directed by Velma Young sang at both Sunday services and will assist all week. Morning theme Things That Weaken a Church and evening Who Was the Good Samaritan. Morning prayer meetings set for each weekday at 10 to 10:30. Tonight at 7 the sermon A Far Cry.

Lucy Ho@chet J. M. Hyde Charles Myers C. C. Sharp

Hyperion Club Holds Meeting and Reads on Home Library

Fourteen ladies answered roll call at the Hyperion club gathering with Mrs. James Knight. Mrs. R. H. Jackson chaired in the president and first vice president’s absence. Mrs. E. R Lama read a paper on The Home Library and Miss Frances Scott reviewed The Heavenly Princess. Miss Nona Lane plans a week in Blaine Ohio and Wheeling West Virginia.

Hyperion Club James Knight R. H. Jackson E. R Lama Frances Scott

Worthy Visit From Athens Hosts of Dr J M Hyde

Mrs G I Putman and her daughter Miss Abigail of Athens were weekend guests of Dr and Mrs J M Hyde.

G. I. Putman Abigail Athens J. M. Hyde

Local visitors and University students assure warm reception

Mrs. Etta Knight returned today after a three weeks visit at Co shocton. Merle Nelson, Omer Welling and Charles Beard, students at O. S. U., were weekend guests of their parents here.

Etta Knight Coshocton Merle Nelson Omer Welling Charles Beard

Parks Couple Host Weekend at Home in Town

Mr and Mrs W H Parks spent the weekend at their home here. Max Von Sheele of Jacksonvile was the Sunday guest of Merle Nelson.

W. H. Parks Max von Sheele Jacksonvile Merle Nelson

Methodist Church Notes Highlight Packed Services and Family Night

All seats filled at the Methodist church with standing room as Rev. Dr. Tifft and Rev. H. C. Wieand speak at morning and evening services. A praise-worthy quartet entertained. Rev. J. W. Blair of Logan spoke to the men. No services Monday. family night Tuesday invites food offerings to aid needy families. Cottage prayer meetings start Tuesday at 9:36 AM.

Methodist Church Tifft H. C. Wieand Wiecand Wieand Athens B. E. LeFever Elmer Bay James Beard Ralph Parks J. W. Blair Logan

Funeral services for Mrs Rose Simmons held at Floodwood

Funeral services were held at 10 o'clock this morning at the Floodwood church for Mrs Rose Simmons wife of Joseph Simmons. Rev Saneholt conducted the service and burial followed at Greenlawn. Mrs Simmons died Friday at St Frances hospital in Columbus.

Floodwood Church Rose Simmons Joseph Simmons Saneholt Greenlawn

Funeral service today for Harrold Devol at Methodist Church

A funeral is held this afternoon at the Methodist church for Harrold Devol at 1 o'clock. Burial followed at New Straits Ville.

Pevol Methodist Harrold Devol New Straitsville

Bereans Host Large Elks Class and Klan Attendance

The Berean class welcomed 120 men including local Elks on Sunday. Mr Davis sang solos and Ed Wallace delivered a fine message. The Klan attended in a body and will receive a Bible. Mr and Mrs R V Wallace of Blaine spent the weekend here with relatives.

Bereans Order of Elks Davis Klans Berean Ed Wallace

Community Visitors Spread Across Columbus Athens and More

Among colored citizens Mr and Mrs Earl James of Columbus were guests of the former's mother Mrs Priscilla Christian and Mr and Mrs Allen Howard of Athens visited here Sunday. Mrs Ismae Howard Chapman is spending the weekend with her mother Mrs Letitia Chapman.

Earl James Columbus Priscilla Christian Allen Howard Athens Ismae Howard (Chapman Letitia Chapman

Higley Class Plans Its Rabbit Dinner

The Higley men's class of the Christian Church will host an annual rabbit dinner in the church basement on Thursday at 6 o'clock. Rabbits are provided by nimrod class members and attendance is expected to exceed last year's 250. The Ladies' Aid Society will prepare and serve, with members, wives, and friends invited for an after-dinner social time featuring Dr. Dan.

Higley The Christian Church Nimrod Ladies' Aid Society of Church Dan

Humorous Address by Les McGurk at First Methodist Church

Les McGurk of the First Methodist Church is scheduled to deliver a humorous address. Music for the occasion will be provided by the Higley Class Orchestra.

Les McGurk First Methodist Church Higley

Musical Tea Honored Social Season In East See Street

A fall social event, a musical tea hosted by Mrs St Hoemer and Miss Ruth Easterling at East See Street featured yellow and white decor, candlelit tea tables, and greetings by Mrs Karl Herrick. Violinist Robert L Dildine from the Cincinnati Conservatory performed with Mrs Edwin Cooley. Guests included Mrs Lucille Allen Wright and many others, with out of town attendees from Columbus and California.

Amy Easterling George Gladmen Robert L. Dildine Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Edwin Cooley Nelsonville Lucille Allen Wright W. W. Keynes Curtis Cole M. J. Cole Charles Yontz Lelia Wright Wil White Claude Hammon Walter Kleinschmidt Emerson Poston Claude Pettit Robert Johnstone Clara Campbell Robert L. White Alta Miller Mary Ioulse Bowen Oliva Wright Julia Kinser Helen Hall Charles Rittchie Columbus Arah Campbell Truman DeLapp California

Oakland garage changes hands under Campbell and Unkle partnership

The South Orchard Street Oakland garage has been sold to a new partnership of PD. E. Campbell and Truman Unkle to market the Columbia car. Mast, the former owner, says the deal was only for the garage and he retains the agency for Oakland and Chandler cars. His salesroom will move to a larger garage once arrangements are complete.

Oakland South Orchard Street PD. E. Campbell Truman Unkle Columbia Mast Chandler

Wellston and Logan Tie 6-6 In Muddy County Gridiron Clash

In a muddy Saturday tilt Wellston and Logan battled to a 6 6 draw. Kruskamp starred for Wellston making an 80 yard run and field leadership while Hankison capped Logan with a 20 yard score. Schrader and Rebout led stout line defense amid hard hits.

Wellston High Logan High Wellston Logan Hankison Schrader Kruskamp Capt. Rebout Hankinson Pete Beck

Logan's Buckeye Harmony Four Play Nelsonville Engagement

The quartet from Logan, Cohagen Cook Samn and Rhoades, performed in Nelsonville on Friday evening for the Dokkies. The group is gaining a local reputation and sees high demand across the state section.

Logan Buckeye Harmony Four Nelsonville Dokkies Cohagen Cook Samn Rhoades

Presbyterian men's club to hold rabbit supper with Rev Moses Breeze

The men of the Presbyterian church will meet in the church dining room Tuesday evening for a rabbit supper, a staple annual event that attracts many men. The speaker will be Rev Moses Breeze of Columbus, widely known in this city.

The Presbyterian Church Moses Breeze Columbus

Vienna Tipping Woes Blame Three-Waiter System

International economist Dr. Siegmund Munz says excessive tipping pushes tourists from Vienna. He cites the three-waiter system where food drinks and bills are each served by separate staff.

Vienna Siegmund Munz

Camphor Eye Wash Promises Quick Relief at Gibson’s Pharmacy

Camphor hydrastis witch hazel and other ingredients in Iavoptik eye wash claim rapid relief for sore or strained eyes. A small bottle is said to help most cases and includes an aluminum eye cup free with purchase at Gibson's Pharmacy.

Gibson’s Pharmacy

Book Week Observed in Athens Highlights Reading

Athens observes Book Week at the Hatch Library with programs in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Mrs. Hatch directed the program before an appreciative audience. Miss Allen and Miss Easler gave talks on children’s literature and illustration. Central school won the book contest with Kathleen Carpenter receiving the prize. East school won the book review with Elaine Roe and Emma Morton prize recipients. A display listed 29 local residents who have written books.

Athens Hatch Library Ohio University Miss Allen Reed Smith Central School Kathleen Carpenter East School

Deaths of Jeremiah N Drake at Athens home

Jeremiah N Drake aged 62 died at 424 Richland Avenue Sunday evening after weeks with anemia. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM from the residence with interment in West Union Street mausoleum. He worked 20 years at Athens State Hospital and is survived by his widow two brothers Wilson of Frankfort and Will of Athens plus several siblings.

Jeremiah N. Drake Richland Avenue O'River West Union Strowg Athens State Hospital Wilson Frankfort Will Athens

Seven year old Moyzelle James dies after appendicitis surgery

Moyzelle James, seven, daughter of Mr and Mrs C M James of Albany route died Saturday night at Sheltering Arms hospital after an operation for acute appendicitis. The funeral was today at 1 20 at the Christian church with interment at Greenlawn cemetery. Two sons, Alvern aged 13 and John NovaI age two, survive.

Moyzelle James C. M. James Albany R. DD Sheltering Arms Hospital Ray Andrews May Avenue Christian Church Greenlawn Alvern John Noval

Canaan Farmers Plan Institute Arrives in Canaanville

The annual state aid farmers institute for Canaan township will meet November 21 and 22 at the Canaanville Methodist church with three sessions on Wednesday and one on Thursday. State speakers include Dr. Mary Anderson and Mr. Welday, with local talks by Judge H. T. Phillips and County Farm Agent R. M. Pavey. The Busy Bee food club headlines demonstrations, radio music debuts, and noon dinners on both days.

Canaanville, O State Aid Farmers’ Institute Canaan Township Canaanville Methodist Church Mary Anderson Peninsula Welday H. T. Phillips Athens R. M. Pavey Busy Bee Food Club

Velvet and Jersey Style Pattern for Youths

Pattern notes describe blue or brown serve fabrics suitable for velvet knit woolens and taffet. Sleeve length may be short or elbow. In black velvet or blue jersey with suede trim this style appears unique. Cut in four sizes including 10 12 and 14 years. a 10 year size needs 3 yards of 40 inch material. 40 inch wide contrast collar requires % yard. Pattern mailed for 12c in stamps.

Doncaster Man Sentenced in Three Courts in One Day

A Doncaster man faced three sentences in one day in Wallend, Jarrow, and South Shields. He received three months for obtaining money by false pretenses, one month for failure to support his wife and child, and one month for abandonment.

London Doncaster Wallensend Jarrow South Shields

Sulphur clear up rough or red skin

A skin specialist touts Mentho Sulphur as a quick remedy for eruptions including rash pimples and ring worm. The preparation is said to soothe irritated skin due to its germ destroying action and often removes embarrassment with rapid improvement. Patients are advised to obtain Rowles Mentho Sulphur from a local druggist and apply it like cold cream.

Burglars Steal Grapes From Notts Parish Church

Two bunches of grapes used for harvest festival decorations were stolen from the parish church in Warlow Nottinghamshire. A historic window was shattered during the burglary, as police investigate the break in.

Warlop Nottinghamshire Eng

Medical Marvel Lives 16 Years With Broken Neck

Alfred Davis of Portsmouth Infirmary has endured a broken neck for sixteen years after a fall from a scaffold. Despite the lifelong injury he remains one of the hospital’s most cheerful patients, confined to a wheelchair but showing resilience and hopeful spirit.

London Alfred Davis Portsmouth Infirmary

Dayton Game Wardens- County Court Dockets Grow

Game wardens in Dayton County filed charges in multiple courts for offenses including hunting with another person’s license, killing fur-bearing animals out of season, and using firearms with silencers.

Dayton,o

Four drank in city arrest before mayor

Four men appeared before Mayor Gill in the city police court on drunkenness charges from Sunday. Billy Hayes was arrested at Hall's restaurant, with Midge Lockhart and Harry Mitchell taken nearby, and Albert Love arrested Monday morning. Each pleaded guilty and was fined five dollars plus costs.

Bacchus Gill Maple Price Billy Hayes Hall's West Washington Street Midge Lockhart Harry Mitchell Albert Love Parker

In Memory of Emerson Kinnison on November 19, 1922

Stella Kinnison, his mother, dedicates a memorial day in remembrance of Emerson Kinnison who was killed a year ago. The verse recalls shared days and the enduring memory that remains as a shrine for thoughtful grief.

Emerson Kinnison Stella Kinnison

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