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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1926

Page

6

Salvation Army Seeks Clothes for Five-Child Family

Richard Benton of the Salvation Army appeals for clothing and bed coverings for a family of eight children aged from three weeks to fourteen years. The mother lacks clothing, many beds are bare, and the father earns fifteen cents an hour on a farm after mines closed. Benton urges donations of blankets, quilts, and shoes, noting the need is real and that he will collect items offered.

Richard Ben Salvation Army Benton Captain Benton

Cantata Sunday Sing by Christian Church Choir

Christian Church choir to perform the sacred cantata A Song of Thanksgiving at 7 p.m. Sunday with soloists Fred Lee Tom and Charles Schaeffler. fourteen to fifteen selections of hymns duets and choruses arranged by Fred W. Peace and accompanied by organist William Kushton.

Fred Lee Tom Charles Schaeffler Fred W. Peace William Ruston Gladys Jones Charles Schaefffer Alves Jerusalam Milliam Kuston

Simple Daytime Dress Pattern with Multiple Sizes

A vintage pattern note outlines fabric types Kasha broadcloth wool crepe and jewel weaves for a daytime dress. The model features a popular comfortable sleeve and a seven size range from 84 to 46 inch bust.

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Final Conference Games Set With Playoffs Soon

Division and Defiance colleges prepare for the final game of the Little Ohio conference to be played Saturday in Canton. Findlay clinched the title last week with a win over Defiance. Green faces Detroit and Toledo in season-ending schedule against Bowling Green.

Bowling Green Defiance Nton Findlay Detroit Toledo University But- Ne

Chauncey Churches Plan Fellowship Meetings

Chauncey Ohio November 19 Chauncey M E church hosts fellowship meetings from November 24 to 28 with nightly programs featuring ministers Orvie Kelley Gilbert Courtney D Browning and H J Holcombe. A union Thanksgiving service is set for Thursday night. All locals are invited to attend.

Chauncey Chauncey M. E New England Orvie Kelley Methodist Church Gilbert B. Courtney Christian Church D. B. Browning Glouster M. E. Church H. J. Holcombe Athens M. E. Church Chauncey Church

One dose of Mayas remedy cited for stomach and liver pains

A patient recalls 18 years of rib injuries and repeated digestive ailments eased by Mayas One dose will convince. The simple preparation allegedly clears catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract reduces inflammation and treats stomach liver and appendicitis symptoms. McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and other druggists advertise.

Maya McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

King Ben Purnell Confined After Court Plea

Benton Harbor Michigan United Press reports King Benjamin Purnell leader of the House of David cult is confined to his quarters under a physician’s care after a two day ordeal. He remains free on 125000 bond to appear December 22 in civil court over alleged immoralities and illegal acts. Purnell was led into court on a stretcher to plead not guilty to a new statutory offense involving Mrs Bessie Daniels Woodworth, a former follower who guided authorities to his hiding place. Authorities demand personal appearance despite his illness. A 5000 bond was posted to secure his release by Justice Ara Weldom.

Benton Harbor Mich United Press Michigan Benjamin Purnell House of David Ufder Purnell Ben Bessie Daniels Woodworth Berrien County Ara Weldom

Warren alimony case set for December 11

Josephine Campbell Warren now in Los Angeles seeks increased alimony from Samuel C. Warren. She says $125 monthly is inadequate to support two sons aged 14 and 9 and requests $300 monthly. Estate details note Joseph Warren’s death and an estate appraised at $63,131.30. Warren last resided in Vidalia, Georgia.

Josephine Campbell Warren Los Angeles Samuel C. Warren Common Pleas Joseph Warren Warren Vidalia Georgia

Primary Teachers to Meet Tomorrow in Athens County

Primary and one room teachers of Athens county will meet tomorrow afternoon at 1 15 in the new training school building on East Union street. The program includes The Use of the Between Recitation Period by Mrs Laura Gunder Demonstration Second Grade Reading Lesson by Mrs Mattie K James Teaching Culi and Retarded children Lenore Calhoun of the school of special education Ohio university Suggestions for December School room Decorations and Gifts Which Can Make prepared by Shua Boring and Ellen Murphy

Athens County East Union Street Laura Gunder Mattie K. James Lenore Calhoun School of Special Education Ohio University Shua Boring Ellen Murphy

One Swallow Ends Sore Throat Patent Claim Ad

An advertisement promotes Zbexine as a new prescription for sore throat promising relief in 15 minutes. It claims direct internal action with no harmful after-effects and offers a money back guarantee. Available in 25c 50c and $1.00 at drug stores, with emphasis on safety for children.

Gareles

Diverse Church Announcements Across Athens Area

Local church notices list services and schedules for THENS CHURCHES on AVENUE M E Rev va P Day minister with Sunday school, evening services, and youth activities. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY at 6 South Court street holds services, testimonies and readings. THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, State and Carpenter streets, Rector E L Pielow. CHURCH OF CHRIST at Stimpson Avenue studies St John with worship. MT. ZION BAPTIST on Congress Street with choir and sermon. CHRISTIAN CHURCH at W 8th and Congress with Endeavor and Thanksgiving cantata. ATHENS COUNTY HOME preaching at 2 p m. THE PLAINS M E. FACTORY M E. W MARSHFIELD M E. COOLVILLE METHODIST EPISCOPAL. JERSEYVILLE PLEASANTON EE CHURCH notes and Thanksgiving themes.

Avenue M. E Va P. Day A. S. Pickering Superineadert Miles Evelyn Worter Lillian Forter Young E'S Coolville Church Methodist Episcopal Church Harry Dye A. L. Morrison Epworth League

Presbyterian Rural Parish Service and Youth Meeting

The Presbyterian rural parish on thens Albany road holds morning service led by Superintendent Howard Ely on Helen te a ate. A sermon titled Our Greatest Cause for Tide will be delivered. A young people's discussion group meets at 7 o'clock.

Presbyterian thens-Albany Road Howard Elyon Helen Minis

ENS Churches ES January Bible School Meets With Teaching

The Bible school convenes with Dr Sias and Porter teaching the group. A service follows at 7 o'clock featuring a portrayal of life in Puerto Rico and a missions set. Members meet at the Mason room and the college group upstairs for study.

ENS Abbott Y. Wil Bible School Dre. Sias Porter Our Nation Christian

Jerseyville and Pleasanton Sunday church services noted

In Jerseyville Sunday school at 10 with sermon at 11 on Health for All. Epworth League to be organized at 6. In Pleasanton Sunday school at 1 and sermon at 2 with Epworth League at 6:30.

Jerseyville Aftor Health For

First Presbyterian Church May 21 1926 Services

John Lloyd Evans to preach on May 21 1926 with Sunday school led by Mrs M and music by Scott's orchestra. Junior and senior meetings in the basement, 7 30 pm service, chorus and sermon The Book Nobody Knows. Pilgrim Holiness Chestnut street evangelist revival continues next week.

First Presbyterian John Lloyd Evans Scott Mirror of God Agnes Rayboulds Ivans Sermor Pilgrim Holiness Chestnut St N. C. Stuckey Ryd Co. CG. Mourer

Thanksgiving worship at First Methodist set with special services

The First Methodist Church announces two Thanksgiving services starting at 9 45 AM with special music and singing led by Rev Charles M Coulter and staff. Sunday school at 9 15 AM, junior church at 10 30 AM, and morning worship with organ preludes and anthems. An 6 PM Isley Foundation communion and a 7 PM evening service with a sermon on humility. Midweek prayer Wednesday at 7 PM.

First Methodist Church Charles M. Coulter A. R. Kresge Fessor C. €. Robinson K. Mardis Helen Jones Or.gan Salter J. T. Field Gliere Rheinberger Isley Foundation United States Kenneth Morris Howard Brown Truette Hosmer Marianna Bing Helen McClaflin Willis Edmund J. Willis Brown Tschaikowsky Boellman God Paul O R. Douglass

John W Smiths Miss Ireland Beauty on a Tour

A touring couple from America passes through Ireland without seeing its charms. They complain about roads, hotels, and locals, preferring lakes at home and familiar comforts over Killarney’s scenery and Kerry towns. Their prejudices overshadow any enchantment the trip might offer.

America John W. Smiths Smiths Ireland Vale Avoca Tom Moore Hudson Columbia Mississippi Killar Vey Tiwanogue Lake of Killarney Lake George Lake Champlain Winnebago Lake Michigan Lake Superior Lake Tahoe Sierras Lake Geneva Chicago County Kerry Kerry Europe Newspaper Feature Service, Inc

Ancient seeds boost peas in Norfolk village

In a Norfolk village most green peas come from a seed stock said to be 2,400 years old found with an Egyptian mummy. A student aiming to become a dentist must complete a four year course costing about 4000 dollars.

Norfolk

Advice to Girls By Annie Laurie

A reader asks how to win back a love after changing from a frivolous past. Annie Laurie advises a heartfelt talk, sincere persistence, and letting the beloved see lasting change, warning that trust must be earned and any slip could harm the relationship.

Annie Laurie

Rocking exercise for leg development by Lucrezia Bori

An article describes a leg development routine praised as the rocking exercise. It outlines posture with feet six inches apart, shifting weight between feet, and lifting and tapping toes while counting steps to six, with repetitions and alternating starts for balance and poise.

Misa B

Wesley Foundation hike and church services notice

Church notices list Wesley Foundation hike and morning worship at Logan churches. St Pauls Episcopal, First United, First Methodist, Hunter Street Lutheran, St Johns Enterprise and other congregations announce Sunday school times, sermons, and events including a missionary speaker, choir, and Thanksgiving services with dates and hours.

Operations Almost in Luxury Class

In a 1926 health column Dr. Copeland urges preparedness for accidents and medical procedures. He compares modern anesthesia and antisepsis to past experiences, notes fear is unnecessary, and advises following doctors. He answers health questions on heart age, child cough, and best walking times.

Mother of William McKinley Honored by Fact-Portrait

The piece portrays Andy Allison McKinley as a thrifty Scottish mother of nine whose command of the home balanced discipline with tenderness. She aided the poor, supported her church, and rode thirty miles by horseback in a day to visit relatives, visiting her son in Columbus during his governorship.

Andy Allison McKinley William McKinley Ohio Columbus

The Mysterious Mrs Baker and the Fire Door Dilemma

In a tense exchange Mary fears nailing up a door to a dead end hall fearing a fire exit is blocked. Ieoetic questions reveal uneasy links to Mrs Baker who has been nurturing wary friendship and secretly tinkering with the problematic stair door.

Mrs. Baker

Knees Relief Report From W V Man

A testimonial from W. J. Roy of Morgantown West Virginia describes swollen knees and legs improved after using Joint-Ease. He states he could not move for five years but after two tubes his pain is gone and mobility restored. A tube costs 60 cents at Cline Pharmacy Co or any druggist.

W. J. Roy Morgantown W. Va Cline Pharmacy Co

Betty Learns to Cook Without Pans in Honolulu

Betty wishes to avoid washing pans and is whisked by a cheerful elf to a Honolulu village. There she learns meals are wrapped in leaves and cooked in a ground oven with leaf plates. She returns home to find herself cleaner and no longer complaining about dishes.

Betty Go Comeback Honolulu North America Thore Detty Ina

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