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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1923

Page

3

Presbyterian Meetings Close in Nelsonville

After two weeks of services in Nelsonville the Presbyterian meetings concluded with a short evening service on the square and all services well attended. Mrs Edith Atiera gave a morning solo and four children were received into the church. The pastor thanked volunteers and seventeen others who attended most services were given books. Several local residents plus relatives visited Columbus and Toledo over the weekend.

Edithatiera John Scott

Clarence Farrow Visits Marion With His Father

Clarence Farrow is spending several days in Marion with his father, staying at a local residence and enjoying time in the city. The trip appears to be a family visit with no public events announced.

Fred Craig Toledo Clarence Farrow Marion

Clayton Murphy Injured in Weekend Incident

Clayton Murphy of Columbus was injured during a weekend incident with his pains noted.

Clayton Murphy Columbus

Fire Chief Frank Lowrey Suspended 45 Days by Civil Service

Mayor McCune filed neglect of duty charges against Fire Chief Frank Lowrey. The city civil service commission held a Friday night hearing with many witnesses. They suspended the chief for 45 days after taking the case under advisement.

Frank Lowrey McCune City Civil Service Commission

Marriage Announcement for Margaret Emish and Harry Butcher

Mr and Mrs Frank Emish of 694 Berkeley Road Columbus announce the marriage of their daughter Margaret to Mr Harry Butcher of Wheeling West Virginia on November 19 at Rev A A Manns Pataskala home with a ring ceremony The bride a Nelsonville High School graduate and Columbus office training school alumna The groom described as a man of sterling qualities They will reside at 1198 Warnod Avenue Wheeling after November 25 for friends to visit

Frank Emish Berkeley Road Columbus Margaret Harry Butcher Wheeling W. Va A. A. Mann Pataskala Nelsonville High School Office Training School Warnod Avenue

Regular Eudora Chapter to Install New Members Tuesday

At the regular meeting of Eudora Chapter No 72 C FE 8 Tuesday night the initiation will be held followed by lunch. A good crowd is expected.

Eudora C. FE

Chicken or Oyster Lunch Dinner at Esther Class

The Esther Class of the Christian Church will host all day tomorrow serving chicken dinners or an oyster lunch with dinner and supper to follow.

Esther The Christian Church

Church Social Rooms Set For Large Formal Affair

The social rooms of the church ready for a major event with extensive preparations. Organizers expect one of their largest affairs ever as guests are anticipated to attend.

Little Christmas Seal drive renewed for 36 million distributed

The Christmas Seal campaign opens with 36,000,000 seals distributed this year and on sale December 1. The Seal committee emphasizes helping children through health education in schools, camps for undernourished kids, and nurse visits to tubercular patients homes.

Harding

Bereans Enjoy Fine Class and 14-Piece Orchestra

The Bereans held a fine Sunday class with four men present. A 14 member orchestra provided music as Mr. Vernon Couert sang a beautiful solo.

Bereans Vernon Couert

Mrs Powell Returns From Columbus Visit

Mrs. Powell arrives home Saturday after a two week visit in Columbus with her daughter Mrs. E C Molengraft and Bea Pennell.

Wm. Powell Columbus E. ¢. Molengraft Bea Pennell

Mrs Lucy Hoskins Dies While Visiting In Kentucky

Mrs Lucy Hoskins wife of Oliver Hoskins died during a dental extraction ordeal while visiting her daughter in Wolfepit Kentucky. The Nelsonville family longtime residents mourn her at Chestnut street home. Funeral services set for Tuesday 1 30 at the Methodist Church conducted by Rev Tifft.

Lucy Hoskins Oliver Hoskins Wolfepit Methodist Church Rev Tifft

Pancho Villa Takes Chance Against Carl Tremaine

Boxing critics in New York say Pancho Villa world flyweight champion risks facing Carl Tremaine of Cleveland at catchweights Thursday night in a high risk bout.

New York Pancho Vila Carl Tremaine Cleveland

Prisoners Take Night Off On Jail Break Lark

Three county prisoners Avery Thomas Audra Waller and Billie Cottrill slipped from the County Jail after someone used the key to release a bus the trio left a note to Sheriff Allen promising to return by mor ning. They returned with breakfast the next morning revealing the escape was a prank during a night hike.

West Union W. Va Allen MR. Allen Avery Billie Audra

Class to Help Bucyrus Missionaries Gives Relief Funds

The Volunteer class of the Lincoln Way Methodist church formerly the German Methodist church contributed 25 dollars for German children and another 25 dollars to missionary Miss Helen Albrecht in Japan.

Bucyrus, O Lincoln Way

Judge Cochran to retire after 606 years in Belmont county

Judge John O Cochran of St Clairsville Ohio will retire from practice as an attorney in December 3. He began practice after returning from Civil War service and later became probate judge of Belmont County several years ago.

ST. Clairesville John Cochran Belmont County

Gilwater Sues for Damages Over Motorcycle Collision

John Gilwater of Avon Lake sues James Mecarey of Lorain for 13000 damages claiming his motorcycle was struck by the defendant's automobile and his knee permanently injured.

Elyria John Gilwater Avon Lake James Mecarey Lorain

Fire drives family from burning Lima home

In Lima a blaze ripped through a residence as Verna Stemen, her six month old baby, and her son Doyle aged seven fled to the street. The fire crackled and ate at the top of the house, prompting the emergency exit.

Lima Verna Stemen Doyle

Golden Rule Day Gains Popularity Worldwide Observance

December 2 marks the first International Golden Rule Day with millions expected to fast or forego a meal to aid the Near East Relief orphans. Prominent Americans pledge Golden Rule dinners, joining citizens in 14 countries to donate the savings from a refugee meal. Local clubs organize meals. Near East Relief offers recipes and guidance from New York headquarters.

Near Relief Movement America Calvin Coolidge Woodrow Wilson Charles E.hughes King Utah Henry J. Allen Kansas John J. Tigert United States Education Henry Morgenthau M. Georges Clemenceau France Megan Lloyd George England Greece Prince Carl Sweden Fritdjof Nansen Norway Near East Relief Fifth Avenue New York City

Intersectional day favors East and West in tight games

In New York on November 26 the East and West split wins and losses as Syracuse beat Nebraska 7-0 after losing to Colgate. Notre Dame and Pittsburgh rivals clashed, Yale barely held off Harvard, and Army and Navy played a mudbound scoreless game.

Cl. N New York Syracuse Colgate Nebraska Notre Dame Notre Dame Irish Carnegie Tech Pitt Detroit Yale Harvard Killarney Army Navy

Football rules on deliberate forward pass evasion

The act of a passer delaying a forward pass by throwing the ball backward or to the ground to avoid interception is illegal. The offending team must replay the down and move the ball back 196 yards from the previous spot, with the down counting as one.

Johnson Eyes Five More Years On the Mound

Walter Johnson aims to pitch in the major leagues for five more seasons. He vows to quit only if he no longer wins at least half his games. Critics who doubted him last season faced a setback after he struck out 12 Boston batters in his final game.

Vance Names Hornsby as The Man To Fear In Pinch

Arthur Dazzy Vance of Nebraska says he fears Rogers Hornsby of St. Louis more than any other batter when in a pinch. Vance, a moundsman for the Brooklyn Robins, has held the National League strikeout record for two years.

Vance Hornsby Arthur Dazzy” Vance Brooklyn Robins Rogers St. Louis

Mine Tragedy Claims Ninth Death in Belmont County

Nine workers have died in Belmont County mines this month after a slate fall trapped Salva tore Franco, 35, in a local mine. Rescue crews reported the fatal accident as the latest in a string of mining incidents.

Fairpont.o Belmont County Salvatore Franco

Marietta Seeks Ohio Conference Entry Amid Debate

Marietta College debates joining the Ohio conference as critics cite a strong current team and past success. Officials face scheduling hurdles with four games already set and negotiations with teams like Dayton U and Cincinnati U potential, while schools show mixed interest in admitting Marietta.

Central States bowling tourney opens with Potter Shoes lead

Toledo November 26 report shows Potter Shoes of Cincinnati leading the five man event with a 2917 total. The Temples of Kron posted 2897 to sit second, while Caston featured Akron’s strongest bowler in the standings.

Toledo Central States Potter Shoes Cincinnati Kron Oi Caston Bor Akron

New Bat Idea Helps Ken Williams Boost Home Run Pace

Ken Williams, after out-homerning Babe Ruth in 1928, tried a heavier bat by six ounces in 1923. The added weight slowed his swing and hindered slugging, failing to gain the hoped familiar edge over Ruth.

Ken Williams Babe Ruth Ruth

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