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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1924

Page

3

Nelsonville Mourns Death Of Local Officer And Citizen

Nelsonville remembers Charles Edington fifty nine died suddenly at home on East Washington street around 12:30 am. He was longtime Buick garage manager and former chief of police here. He leaves a widow a daughter and a son plus three grandchildren. Funeral plans unsettled.

Charles Edington Nelsonville East Washington Street Edington Buick Nebol Newstraithville One Daugher E. E. Rosser Nelsonille Fred Madison Columbus Pearl Kennard Pearl Kennard, fourteen years #0. Mr. and Mrs. Edington Louise Oto Mr. Edington Felsonville Lodge

Capacity Congregations Fill Sunday Services at Christian Church

Both morning and evening services drew full capacity. A duet by L A Davis and Robert Kinney delighted attendees at the morning service. In the evening the Daughters of America attended as a group.

Christian Church L. A. Davis Robert Kinney Daughers of America

Regular meeting of Eudo a Chapter No 72 Tonight

At the regular meeting of Eudo a chapter No 72 Order of the Star tonight there will be a night tion.

Eudo Order of the 3Tern Star

Elks Plan Thursday Evening Dance

The Elks organize a dance for Thursday evening this week with dancing from 8:30 to 12:30. Members and guests are invited to attend at the lodge hall.

Elks

Thanksgiving Service At Christian Church This Thursday

Annual service set for 7 PM at the Christian church with Rev. Edwin L. Morrell of the Methodist church delivering the sermon.

The Christian Church Edwin L. Morrell Methodist Church

Carbon Hill Hosts Home Coming by Junior Order

A large crowd attended a Carbon Hill home coming at the Junior Order hall featuring the Carbon Hill orchestra, high school glee club, Janie Steele solo, Ora Martin guitar, pastor O. J. Howearth address, and Hager man violin. Daughters of America offered an oyster supper after the program.

Carbon Hill Order of United American Mechanics Janie Steele Ora Martin O. J. Howearth Nelsonville

Prayer Meeting Considers The Equipment of the Harvester

The Wednesday prayer gathering at the Christian church discusses The Equipment of the Harvester as part of a Reaping the Harvest study series led by the pastor. Charilea Kizer of Columbus and Albert Mann hosted guests during a Sunday visit.

Christian Church Charilea Kizer Columbus This City Albert Mann

Berean Night at Christian Church Wednesday Service

The Wednesday prayer service at the Christian church invites all Bereans to attend on November 26. A brief lesson will be shared and the public is welcome to participate.

Christian Church

Thanksgiving entertainment at Doanville school

A Thanksgiving program will be held at Doanville school on Wednesday evening at seven. Proceeds from the event will fund the purchase of Reading Circle books.

Doanville Reading Circle Books Alvenzi Harris Pleasantville Mt. Hermon

Roll Call Today for Red Cross Drive Aids by Scouts

Solicitors for the annual Red Cross drive work briskly to renew memberships and recruit new ones. Boy Scouts assisted by distributing advertising material and supplies to solicitors Monday afternoon. Report to headquarters as territories are covered. completion expected in one day.

Red Cross

Foster Cullums Announce Birth of Ninth Pound Son

Mr and Mrs Foster Cullums announce the birth of a nine pound son born Sunday November ae ve in their family. The child joins siblings and brings happiness to relatives in the community.

Mrs. Foster Cullums

Circle of Ruth Christmas party at Presby terian church parlor

The Circle of Ruth held a Christmas party in the Presbyterian church parlors Monday evening. A barrel was packed and sent to Asheville schools, formerly taught by Mrs. Steve Evans. Final plans were set for an early December bazaar. Following the meeting, social time and luncheon were enjoyed.

Circle of Ruth Presbyterian Church Pariors Asheville Steve Evans

Glouster News Highlights Clergy Visit and Local Notices

Rev H J Holcomb of Athens visits Glouster as Marietta district superintendent and preaches at the M E church. Evangelist Bob Whiston conducts lectures at the Church of Christ and Opera House on Humor and Pathos of the AIC in France with Dr Whiston a former IL US Army chaplain. Eleven church additions raised total to over eighty as campaign aims for 190. Local families, visits, and social events are listed.

H. J. Holcomb Athens Glouster Marietta M. E. Church A. A. Turner Methodist Church Columbus Church of Christ Bob Whiston Opera House A. Ki. FL France Dr. Whiston Chautauqua Whiston Frampton

Captors Held in Buddhist Temple Near Fukow

A bandit gang near Fukow Henan was found using a Buddhist temple between Fukow and Yenling as a ransom prison. Police raided the temple arresting several gang members including the chief, a wealthy Yenling citizen, and freed a number of captives. The gang had been financing repairs to the temple and had cellars under construction.

Shanghai China Fukow Henan Yenling Weathy

Postal Robberies Lose $4 Million Over Three Years

United States Post Office officials report that loot from mail robberies in 1921 1922 and 1925 exceeded 11 million dollars with 7.2 million recovered leaving a net loss of 4.017 million. Postmaster General New calls robberies infinitesimal compared to total mail carried noting large recoveries after Chicago hold ups and ongoing efforts by postal inspectors to capture entire rings.

Washington United States United States Post Office Department Postmaster General New Post Office Department Post Office Chicago Rushi PD Simmons Rey Recovery Summens Bulome Cass

War claim paid to Standard Oil for WWI losses

The German American mixed claim commission awarded Standard Oil Company of New Jersey six million two hundred fifty six thousand dollars for losses sustained during World War I.

Washington Standard Oil Co New Jersey

Sevenths Time Jail for Harry Moore in Chicago

Harry Moore, 39, of Ware, was sentenced by Judge Alfardo Eberhardt to six months in the House of Correction for theft. Costs were also imposed. This marks his seventh confinement in two years.

Chicago Ho Harry Moore Ware Alfardo Eberhardt

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