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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1923

Page

3

Yellow Dogs Club Hosts Humorous Mongrel Ceremony

Nelsonville readers report a playful Dog Catcher event at the Ancient and Honorable Order of Yellow Dogs kennels. Twenty mongrels were escorted to their future home, aided by the Ours Degree Team amid a lighthearted ritual and a dogmeat repast for all attendees. Next meeting is December 7 with booster campaigns starting December 11 led by Stewart Hoodler.

Order of Yellow Dogs Stewart Hoodler Friends of the Association Stew” Hoodler

Local Elks Set Memorial Day Service On Hocking Street

The local Lodge of Elks will observe Memorial Day at their home on Hocking Street Sunday at 2 o clock. The ceremony will pledge a new fidelity to the memory of the fallen.

Lodge of Elks Hocking Street

Masonic Memorial Event and Funeral for Mrs Holdren Attended

The Lancaster lodge hosts a public memorial service with Hon. J. G. Silbaugh delivering the principal address. The program includes vocal selections, an invocation, and a memorial address by L. G. Silbaugh. Mr. and Mrs. Rosser and Mr. Krieg attend the Columbus funeral of Mrs. Mary Holdren.

Ers J. G. Silbaugh Lancaster Lodge Mellingers Orchestra Buckeye Harmony Depeschen Esse BE. L. Preston L. G. Silbaugh FE. J. Rosser Leland Krieg Columbus Mary Holdren

Thanksgiving Services Held At Local Methodist Church

Union Thanksgiving services were held Thursday night at the Methodist church with Rev. Leon Arpee of the Presbyterian church delivering the sermon to a large and interested congregation.

Union Methodist Church Leon Arpee The Presbyterian Church

Bereans Plan Large Sunday Memorial Service and Banquet

Bereans extend a large Sunday program with an afternoon memorial service at the Elks hall at 2 p.m. The group will meet at the church and proceed as a body. A banquet invitation aims to attract 125 men with special music in preparation.

Bereans Elks’ Hall Berean

Ladies Aid Meeting at M E Church Parlor

The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church will hold a meeting this Friday evening in the parlor of the church.

Ladies’ Aid Society M. E. Church

Hyperion Club Meets Saturday Afternoon at Mrs Krieg’s Home

The Hyperion club meets Saturday afternoon with Mrs H D Krieg at her Fayette street home. Miss Mildred Baugh of Columbus is spending Thanksgiving vacation with her mother, Mrs Josie Baugh.

Hyperion Club Mildred Baugh Columbus Mra Josie Baugh

Finneys Visit Steubenville as Powers Recovers

Mr and Mrs Irving Finney are in Steubenville visiting Mrs Ellen Powers who is recovering from a serious illness. The trip centers on supporting Powers during convalescence and includes time with Mrs Powers sister.

Mrs Irving Finney Steubenville Mrs. Finney Ellen Powers

Colum bus couple announces birth and local realty visit

Mr and Mrs G K Robinson announce the arrival of a fine boy at their home on West Colum bus street Tuesday morning. The versatile Realtors of Colum bus come to Haydenville Sunday afternoon to meet the Bennetts of

Columbus Haydenville Bennetts

Bennetts Seek Sixth Win as Columbus Team Arrives

The Bennetts hold a 6 1 record this season and travel to meet Columbus. Players listed to report for Friday practice include Haynes Patton Butts Raine Pierce Price White Blake Hartley Elliott Smith and Warner.

Columbus Bennetts Haynes Patton Butts Raine Pierce Price White Blake Hartley Elliott Smith Warner

Hick entertains with turkey dinner

Mr and Mrs William Hick entertained with a turkey dinner on Thursday. Those from Columbus included Mr and Mrs James Grant, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Edison, Clinton Hick and Walter Shields.

William Hick Columbus James Grant Lloyd Edison Clinton Hick Walter Shields

Nelsonville High Loses Final Game At Haydenville Park

Nelsonville high school football fell to Logan in a close season finale at Haydenville Park with a 9 to 0 score. The contest was hotly contested and drew strong effort from both teams.

Nelsonville High School Haydenville Park Logan Boys

Elizabeth J Nye Dies At 78 In Carbon Hill

Elizabeth J Nye 78 died Wednesday at her niece Mrs Robert Foldie’s home on Scott Street. Her husband preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at the Christian church in Carbon Hill Saturday at 1 30 p m conducted by Rev Donley with interment at Carbon Hill cemetery.

Elizabeth J. Nye Robert Foldie Scott Street Christian Church Carbon Hill Rev Donley Carbon Hill Cemetery

Thanksgiving visitors share time with families

Mrs Frank Calloway spends Thanksgiving with her husband at Dungien. Mrs Walter Saunders and Mrs Lucille Jackson entertain Friday evening at Saunders home for the Missionary Society. Huran Minnis John Topsail and W Va residents are spending their Thanksgiving vacation here.

Frank Calloway Dungien Walter Saunders Lucille Jackson Saunder the Missionary Society Huran Minnis John Topsail W. Va

Agreement Expected in Next Meeting on Debts Talks

Paris dispatch notes indications that an agreement would be reached without serious discord between France and England on the eve of the inter allied reparations commission meeting. Britain has not asked France to discuss the agreements.

Paris Inter-Allied Reparations Commission France England Britain

Ruhr industrialists and occupation forces in Düsseldorf

The article notes continued German Ruhr industrialists under occupation in Düsseldorf while France signals it will avoid clashes with Britain until after the British general election on December 6. The piece underlines tensions among Allied powers over postwar arrangements.

Dusseldorf France Great Britain

Miss Jennie Christian Recovers From Illness

Miss Jennie Christian is recovering from an illness. The report notes her progress and expected return to normal activities as soon as health improves.

Jennie Christian

Stomach Woes Alleviated by Golden Medical Discovery

Mrs. R. FE Armentrout of Dayton reports severe stomach upset and nerves improved after four bottles of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. She praises it as the best tonic on the market and urges others to obtain it from local druggists or Dr. Pierce for free medical advice.

Dayton Dr. Pierce President Invalids Buffalo N. Y

Senator Hiram Johnson Eyes Midwest Outlook on Presidential Bid

Docked and primed Chicago details report Senator Hiram Johnson of California traveling toward Washington with emphasis on the Mid West outlook for his presidential aspirations.

Chicago Hiram Johnson California Washington

Brandenburgs Spend Thanksgiving in Columbus Family Visit

Mr and Mrs Miles Brandenburg of Columbus visited the home of his parents Mr and Mrs M T Brandenburg for Thanksgiving.

Miles Brandenburg Columbus M. T. Brandenburg

Obituary: Mrs Salena Webb of Nelsonville Dies at Home

Mrs Salena Webb aged 81 dies at her home on Fairview street in Nelsonville after years as a respected resident. She leaves a husband and nine of eleven children. Funeral services by Rev Chatley of Athens will be held at the Christian Church Saturday at 2:00 PM. Interment at Greenlawn.

Salena Webb Fairview Street Nelsonville Chatley Athens Christian Church Greenlawn

Presbyterian Church Sunday Services and Conference Trip

The pastor Leon Arpee will preach Sunday morning and evening. Miss Miriam Evans of Ohio University will sing at the morning service. Arpee leaves for Cleveland Monday to attend the Presbyterian Conference. In his absence Wednesday night prayer meeting will be led by Mr Weltzheimer.

Leon Arpee Miriam Evans Ohio University Mr. Arpee Cleveland Weltzheimer

First Methodist Church Welcomes New Members and Sermon

At 9:35 A M post Sunday school, reception of new members will occur. Those transferring from other churches and those confessing faith join at once. Pastor G E Tifft preaches The True Meaning of Christianity. Epworth League 6 P M. Class meeting and sermon God So Loved The World. Excellent music.

First Methodist Church G. E

Christian Church Services and Activities This Month

Sunday school at 9 30 A M averaged 500 in November. Communion at 10 30 A M led by an elder. Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor at 6 P M. Evening service at 7 led by the Esther Class. Mid week prayer meeting on Wednesday evening.

Christian Church News Christian Endeavor Esther

Pilgrim Holiness Church Sunday Schedule and Sermon

The Pilgrim Holiness Church lists Sunday School at 9:30 A M morning worship at 9 30 A M love feast at 2 30 PM and evening services at 7 PM The sermon topic for the evening is Finding the old Paths A cottage prayer meeting is held tonight at Mrs Perry's home on Walnut Street

Pilgrim Holiness Church

Local Pastor Visits on Business and Birth Announcements

Rev. B. M. McLinn of Lancaster spent Wednesday on business in the area. A daughter named Lois Etta was born Monday to Rev. and Mrs. James Nann. Francis Evelyn Nann is recovering after a serious illness. Mrs. Jennie Whiting and daughter Anna White, along with Mrs. Mary Scott of Gallipolis, visited Mrs. Mary Hazelwood for Thanksgiving.

B. M. McLinn Lancaster James Nann Lois Etta Jennie Whiting Anna White Mary Scott Gallipolis Mary Hazelwood

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelsonville News ELKS Nelsonville Home & Savings Association J. H. Saltz Quartette E.S. McCune Ladies Aid Armor Chuck Franks & Skivers Columbus St Cable Alley Nelsonville, O R. E. Armentrout Mrs. R. Ek. Armentrout Mills’ Shop Francis Evelyn Nann Chelsea Chase Unbreakable Nelsonville Dry Coods Company West Wash Aetas Cspree L. E. Cash Chiropractor Colonial Forest Mills F. L S. D. Preston Co Nelsonville, Ohio Public Square Gordon Wosiery Gordon Winchester Kiddie Croko Noes
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