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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1923

Page

3

Missionary Society Activities At Nelsonville Churches

The annual W. H. M. and Methodist church thank offering was held at Mrs. L A market home with hostesses Mrs. Edgell and Mrs. Edna Rhodes. Devotional led by Mrs. Hickman as Mrs. Fischer read a Thanksgiving poem and bank offering followed. Next meeting planned as a Christmas party hosted by Mrs. A G Cotton. Local supply secretary Mrs. Crouse reported 140 garments produced last month. Mrs. Bush noted chocolate sales and ordered more. Mrs. Davis reported forty pounds of rags being turned into rue for sale. After singing Home Missionary song, Mrs. Carl Coakley gave an account of the study book. Refreshments and social time followed. Mr. J G Snowden visited from Columbus. Thursday afternoon the Presbyterian Missionary society held its annual bank offering meeting hosted by Mrs. J V Wood. A profitable program featured devotional by Mrs. Matilda Martin Ohlinger on The Mountaineer and a talk by Mrs. Karl Lama. Velma Young played a piano solo. Bank offering collected 35 dollars at 10:30. Junior and Senior Endeavor meet at 6 p m. Evening service is American Mission Day with program A Country of Friendliness at 7 in the large auditorium. Mid-week prayer Wednesday evening.

and Home Missionary Society Methodist Church L. A. Market J. V. Wood Presbyterian Missionary Society Matilda Martin Martin Ohlinger Mountaineer Karl Lama

Dinner party hosted by T. G. Matheny on West Washington

T. G. Matheny entertained with a six o'clock dinner Thursday evening at his home on West Washington street. His guests included Mr. Charles Weland, Miss Sells, Rev. and Mrs. George Tifft, Leon Arpee, and Rev. Howard.

Hes. T. G. Matheny West Washington Street Charles Weland Miss Sells George Tifft Trey. Leon Arpee Rev Howard

Special Music at Perean Class Sunday

Mr Vi Covert will sing All the Way to Covery and the orchestra prepares extra numbers. Mr and Wallace the teacher will bring a good lesson. The goal is 125 men.

Perean Vi Covert Wallace

Cosmopolitan Club Teachers Attend Thanksgiving Program

Mrs Frank Gibbs entertained Cosmopolitan club teachers Thursday evening. Roll call response was count your blessings. Mrs D D Crawford read Our First Thanksgiving while Mrs Ed Humphreyry offered an original poem. Mrs Martin Ohlinger presented fine readings and a delicious two course luncheon followed.

Cosmopolitan Club Frank Gibbs D. D. Crawford Ed Humphreyry Martin Ohlinger

Bible School Sees Strong Attendance This Sunday

The message notes a wonderful turnout at the Bible school and reminds all that a half hour is the hour for the regular communion service, inviting everyone to be present again next Sunday.

Sermon and Meetings At Logan Presbyterian Church

Rev. Arpee delivers a sermon titled Catching at a Straw after a brief song service. The Logan Presbyterian male quartet performs tonight. A prayer meeting with Mrs. Myers is set for Saturday morning. Tonight’s subject is The Spirit of Holiness. You are invited to attend.

Latter Day Saints Sunday Schedule

Sunday services announced with Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 p m. All welcome to attend.

Pilgrim Holiness Church Plans Busy Campaign Finale

Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning services at 10 Love Feast 2 30 p m and evening service 7 p m are announced. A women and girls over fourteen meeting is set for 2 p m tomorrow. Two weeks of teaching by Mr Wieand culminate Saturday night with a patriotic religious demonstration.

Pilgrim Holiness Church Walnut Street Wieand

Howard Gray Wins Poe Memorial Cup at Princeton

Howard Gray of Omaha star end is honored with the Poe Memorial cup by Princeton students. The annual cup memorializes Johnny Doe, Tiger star killed in France, reflecting Gray’s character spirit and ability.

Princeton Howard Gray Omaha Star End Jhonny Uoe Tiger Star France

Stray Bullet Kills 13 Year Old On Porch

In Cincinnati a stray bullet from a rifle fired by six youths aiming at targets struck Frank Vanouvang as he stood on his front porch. The boy died and the six youths were arrested.

Cincinnati Frank Vanouvang

Seizure Report From Ludwigshafen by German Separatists

In Ludwigshafen on November 23 German separatists seized the city, escalating tensions as authorities reported the bold action and ongoing security concerns in the region.

Ludwigshafen

Too Much of a Good Thing Mayr Remedy Claim

Six years of stomach trouble led to a starvation diet until Mayr's Wonderful Remedy was tried on the suggestion of a druggist. The advertisement asserts the simple preparation clears catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation linked to stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose will convince or money back. McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and druggists everywhere.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Canton woman to get Thanksgiving pardon this year

Mrs. Lillian Van Wicklin of Canton will receive the governor’s Thanksgiving pardon for a case tied to a kidnaping charge. Convicted of stealing her adopted child, she faced arrest after post-dating a deed when her father died and lacked funds.

Columbus Lillian van Wicklin Canton Women's Reformatory Marysville van Wicklin

Two Safes Looted in Single Store

In Youngstown Ohio burglars cracked two safes at E W stores on Market Street. One safe at 1406 Market yielded 3660 dollars and the other at 2624 Market yielded 250 dollars. This marks the fourth break in a month with prior loots totaling 720 and 250 dollars. A card over a safe cited an insurance claim paid within 24 hours.

Youngstown E. W

Secret of His Success Revealed by Wife’s Influence

A prominent man credits his success to his wife describing her as an inspiration and essential partner. A health tip urges women to focus on vitality and cites Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a trusted remedy for fatigue headaches and the blues.

Lydia FE Pinkham

Elks Charity Ball Draws Near Capacity Crowd

The annual Elks Charity Ball at Athens armory attracted a near full house of about 250 couples. The event ran from 8 to 12 and will raise funds for its usual Yuletide season uses, with George H. Hopkins as chairman and Harley Moler among the committee members.

Athens Armory Elks George H. Hopkins Harley Moler

Goitre Prevention Discussion in Columbus Meeting

Phe nol pollution and iodine use in water to prevent goiter are topics at a joint Columbus meeting of Ohio filtration plant superintendents and city and county health commissioners. The session highlights the importance of periodic health examinations addressed by health commissioners.

Columbus Ohio

Public health professor and officials named in report

The document lists a professor of public health at Columbia University the filtration plant superintendent Daniel H. Rupp of East Liverpool and H T Campion of Defiance as members of the executive committee.

Columbian University Daniel H. Rupp East Liverpool H. T. Campion Defiance

Revival services draw strong attendance in Glouster

Glouster minister G B Courtney notes strong interest in first week of revival led by Rev M F Charley of Athens. Visitors from nearby churches attend, two hundred plan Bible school Sunday, with services continuing next week and no service Saturday night.

Trimble

Residents Return From Local Hospital and Visits

Mrs. W. J. Johnston has returned home from Grant Hospital in Columbus after an operation about three weeks ago. Mrs. John Walsh of Columbus spent two weeks with her son-in-law and daughter in this city and then travelled to Athens to visit relatives. Mrs. Mary Davis is spending the weekend in Columbus with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. David Davis. Mrs. Ernest Roberts returned to her Columbus home after visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. T. LeFever.

W. J. Johnston Grant Hospital Columbus John Walsh C. A. Young Athens James Dyer Mrs Mary Davis David Davis Ernest Roberts B. T. LeFever

Wounded man dies in Warren after shooting incident

Ed Wasner a Black man died in a hospital from bullet wounds believed inflicted by John Anderson who is hospitalized in serious condition from related injuries.

Warren Wasner John Anderson

Farm club meeting honors Ohio youths and rivals

The Ohio State University hosts a gathering of boys and girls farm club delegates. Reserve champions include potato expert Laddie Prevost from Summit County and steer winner Donald Kress, representing Darke and Montgomery counties.

Columbus Ohio State University Summit County Steer Donald Kress Darke Montgomery

Washing fine china requires careful soap choice

Do not wash fine china with scour ing soap or soap powder or with yellow resin soap. Use mild, non abrasive cleaners and warm water to protect delicate finish. Ensure rinsing removes all residues and air dries without water spots. Handle pieces gently to avoid chipping.

China

British view of treaty on liquor smuggling received

Washington Nov 23. The British embassy announced the Anglo American liquor smuggling treaty text has been received and will be presented to Secretary Hughes this afternoon. London approved the treaty through the British council of premiers before Ambassador Harvey left for the United States, granting American prohibition agents the right to search British ships within the three mile limit.

Washington London Hughes British Council of Premiers Harvey United States

Secret service man dies after beer dose in Pittsburgh

F Sullivan of Washington PD, a secret service man, is dying in a local hospital after collapsing on a Pittsburgh streetcar. Doctors say the beer he drank with a Denver woman he had been trailing contained a drug or toxin.

Pittsburgh F. Sullivan Washington PD. C Secret Service Sullivan Denver

Football bruise leads to high school student’s death

VicTie. KINKAID, Ith. Nov. 23. A shin bruise from a neighborhood game proved fatal for 15 year old William Kenneth Currey after complications developed. The high school student died from the injury and ensuing complications.

Kinkaid Ith William Kenneth Currey

Sailfish Catch Report From Miami Fishermen

A Miami Metropolis story describes Hull Poster Jr. landing three giant sailfish with a local party, with multiple photos of the catch at sea and at the docks. Mr and Mrs Foster, visiting Florida, stayed in Miami after joining the fishing trip.

Miami Fla Hull Poster Jr Foster Florida Mr. Foster Pacific

Salesman Assault Incident Recounts in Diary Entry

A diary entry describes a salesman slurring Sam and delivering a brutal blow to the head. The writer recalls yesterday's tense interaction with a typewriter and notes distress over the woman's crying.

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