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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1923
Page
2
A description notes stripes of black and white forming a border or expanse, highlighting a stark contrast in pattern. The text emphasizes visual effect and possible decorative or architectural use in the scene.
A U S government test and 35 top universities reportedly confirm a new oil lamp emits brighter, cleaner white light than gas or electricity. It requires no pumping, has no odor or smoke, and runs on air and kerosene. Inventor FE A Johnson offers a 10 day free trial and agency opportunities promising monthly earnings.
Local residents plan an electric light and power plaza project as public support grows. Updates include moves of Harold Tanbory and families, church heating improvements, sick Dana Dean’s slow recovery, and Sunlight cream station changes. community remarks urge submitting items at the Printery.
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Preston entertained Thursday with a fine chicken dinner at their home in Mound street. Guests included Mrs. Minnie Shreffer and daughter Sylvia of Canton Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Six and daughters Neva and Lela of Chauncey, and Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Adams who arrived from Jackson Michigan to visit their daughter Mrs. A. LL. Pres.
Detroit heiress Gloria Foy, 22, who recently inherited 1 500 600 from uncle Richard Foy, must marry before 25 to receive half a million more and a final million ten years after marriage if they stay together. She was an understudy and now stars in a musical, with no prospects named.
Miss Roselyn Siwalk of Columbus visits in Chinncey with Mrs. Sarah Wilson. City residents include Mr. and Mrs. Guy Brookins and others who traveled to Trimble for the Church of Christ revival led by New Chanley of Athens.
The Iythian Sisters announce an initiation next Monday evening and urge all degree staff to attend. Refreshments will be served. Chauncey mine was idle yesterday and today due to no ears.
Nearly 1000 Ohio State University students petitioned for a vacation the day after Thanksgiving but the request will likely be denied as full faculty action is required and no meeting is scheduled before the holiday. The Ohio board of censors has ruled that the Ku Klux Klan film The Toll of Justice may be shown in the state and is not propaganda. Talfourd P. Linn of Columbus has been named ancillary receiver for A. B. Dollings Co. of Pennsylvania by Federal Judge Sater.
Mrs James Smith returns to Columbus after visiting relatives in Chauncey and Nelsonville, concluding her trip this week.
Mr Saul Wilson Abe Wilson and Miss Tena Wilson with guest Roselyn Siwalk attended a dance in Athens Thursday evening. Dr and Mrs Warren V Sprague are moving into a property on Main street recently purchased from EE C Wharton, which has been overhauled and remodeled.
Higley men's class at First Christian church held its yearly rabbit supper with more than 225 attendees. The Ladies' Aid prepared and served the meal, Judge S. M. Johnson acted as toastmaster, Dr. Daniel McGurk gave a humorous address, and a 12 piece Higley Class orchestra provided music.
Mr. and Mrs Garfield Grimes hosted a dinner Thursday in honor of Mr and Mrs Herman Theisen Sr of Millfield, with local guests attending.
Federal agents search the Mansfield residence of William Negalis and discover a sewer clogged with mash. A lid from a still is found concealed in a baby's cradle, prompting a raid by William Appleman and colleagues.
Morning Prayer and Sermon held Sunday before Advent at 10 30 A M at the Church of the Good Shepherd located on State and Carpenter Streets.
C L Stricker is pastor with Sabbath School at 9 A M led by W B Pruden who also directs the fore noon service. The pastor preaches at Stroudston at 10 30 A M and at Athens in the evening at 7 90. The subject is The Wisdom and the Rewards of the Soul-Winner. Song and praise start at 6 39 P M with a Thursday prayer meeting.
Cor Congress and Washington Streets Rev N O Stucky pastor announces Sunday school at 9 A M and morning service at 10 A M. A praise service from 6 30 to 7 P M and preaching at 7 P M follow. Revival meetings run through Thanksgiving.
W State and Congress Sts church hosts a day of services led by Minister M E Chatley at 9 15 Bible school 10 30 morning worship with Rev C M Bond speaking at morning service at 6 P M Senior and Intermediate Christian Endeavor at 7 P M. Choir directed by Mrs C C Milliken with Fred Lee Tom and Charles Schaeffler will perform The Song of Thanksgiving.
The Christian Science Society invites attendance at Sunday service at 10 45 A M with the theme Soul and Body and Luke 11 34 Golden Text The reading room opens Tuesday Thursday and Saturday 2 00 to 4 60 P M Room 2 00 to 4 00 P M You are invited to attend services and use the reading room.
At the corner of Lancaster and Carpenter Streets the Bible school meets at 9 30 A M and a young peoples gathering is scheduled for 6 39 P M with details unreadable in the clipping.
Abbott Y. Wilcox, minister, leads Bible School at 9:00 with sermon Growth at 19:30. Youth meeting at 18:00 and Evening worship at 19:00 on Onward Comes the Lord. Union thanksgiving service to be held at First Methodist Episcopal Church with Presbyterian minister delivering the sermon.
Dr Daniel McGurk Pastor Dr C C Robinson Choir Director Prof Allen Kresge Organist Sunday school at 9 00 Dr S K Mardis Superintendent Mrs Noss Teacher of College women Dr Maternity Teacher of College men Morning service at 10 30 Anthem What Are These Sermon on The Greatest Text In The Bible Epworth League at 6 00 Evening service at 7 00 Anthem The Day is Past Solos by Miss Duncan and Dr Robinson Sermon on Satisfied Users Thanksgiving Service Thursday at 7 P M Sermon by Dr Abott Y Wilcox
The Church of Christ gathers at No 4 Stimpson Avenue for services and community activities.
Bible study at 9 A M and worship at 10 A M with an evening service at 7 P M. All welcome to all services.
Historic remedy Sage and Sulphur compound now sold as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound in drugstores. Experts say it darkens gray hair naturally and evenly, with full color return after a few applications.
A fragment notes William Vanderbilt aged 21 inherits a large fortune on a Friday, marking an unlucky day in a historical context. The brief mentions the Vanderbilt name and the hereditary wealth associated with Friday.
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