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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1926

Page

3

Athens Presbytery Meeting Held in Nelsonville

The Athens Presbytery District No. 2 met in Nelsonville at the Presbyterian church parlors with Mrs. J. M. Hyde presiding. Officers elected included E. B. Townsend as president and J. E. Barker as intermediate Y P secretary. The session included devotionals, a luncheon served by Circle of Ruth, and plans for missions and district work with Irene McDowell outlining winter plans in Deanville and other districts. A letter from Mrs. W T Cook urged Christmas boxes for Korean natives. Senior Home Guards meet Monday at 6 30 with Ollie Lairson.

Nelsonville Athens Irene McDowell Christian Social Service Deanville Floodwood Kimberly

Injuries From Mine Fatality Lead to Death of Ed Brown

Nelsonville report states Ed Brown, 34, died at home Thursday from injuries received five years ago at a coal mine. Funeral services set for Sunday at 10 am at Jobs church with burial in Greenlawn cemetery. He is survived by his wife two children his mother and several brothers and sisters.

Nelsonville Ed Brown Jobs Greenlawn

Club Welcomes New Members at Nelsonville High

Under Grace Roberts guidance the Latin club began the year with a welcome to sophomores to be admitted soon. The program featured club orchestra and quartet performances with songs such as In My Gondola There's a New Star in Heaven Tonight Drifting and Dreaming and Drifting Neath the Silver Moon Bye Bye Blackbird. Games and charades followed with refreshments served to about seventy students.

Anelsonvills Grace Roberts Nelsonville High School Pauline Whitlatch Helen Jackson Betty Wolf Louise Rice Blackbird

Elected Officers Named for Sophomore Class

A complete list of officers for the sophomore class at the high school was announced. Mansfield Schaal was chosen president, Mary Lillian Gorsuch was named vice-president, and Marian Morris was secretary.

Nelsonville Mansfield Schaal Mary Lillian Gorsuch Marian Morris

Fruit Shower Aids Conference Deacons Home in Nelsonville

The Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church held a fruit shower to aid the Conference Deacons home. Fruit will be sent to Maple Hill store for packing and shipment. Mrs. Ed Crouse oversees the sale of cooking pans, popular last year.

Nelsonville Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Maple Hill Ed Crouse

Personal Mentation and Social Visits Highlight Power Point

Mrs. Jennie McKinney returned today to Power Point after visiting with her sister Mrs. Wit Burnell. Mr. and Mrs. George Winters of Mearthur were guests Monday of Mr. and Mrs. John Saltz. Mrs. Beile Franklin accompanied them.

Jennie McKinney Power Point Wit! Burnell George Winters Mearthur John Saltz Beile Franklin

Twilight league annual banquet at Y M C A Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on October 1 the Twilight league annual banquet for baseball players was held at the Y M C A. Rev. Lloyd Evans spoke on the three Cs of sportsmanship and described intercollegiate games from Princeton. Miss Redempa Lines presided. plans for next season include an eight team league. Hyperion club opens its year with a Saturday meeting at Mrs. Joe B. Davis’s country home.

Nelsonville Twilight League Y” Girls Lloyd Evans Princeton Miss Redempa Lines Hyperion Club Joe B. Davis

High Eleven Prepares for Local Football Clash

High Eleven will host Pomeroy High in a Saturday football game at the local grounds. Nelsonville High is not clearly involved in the finalized pairing.

High Eleven Pomeroy Team Nelsonville Pomeroy High School Nelsonville High School Satur

Local Team Set for First Home Game of Season

Afternoon kickoff marks the first league contest as hard practice dominates the week. A large turnout of fans is expected to support the squad in their debut home game.

Rally Day Services At Church of Christ Rally Day in Nelsonville

An annual homecoming and rally day at the Church of Christ in Nelsonville begins at 9 30 Sunday morning. The women’s department presents a program with piano solo by Mary Anderson, songs, prayer by Mrs P B Verity, scripture lesson, solos by Ruth Lahugh, and a full lesson period led by Hyla Herrold and several ladies, plus various choir and class contributions. A report and benediction conclude the program.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Woman's Mary Anderson Jesus P. B. Verity Ruth Lahugh

Plans For Special Night In Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on October 12 planners from Eudora chapter Order of the Eastern Star set plans for past matrons and patrons night. Dinner at 6 pm will precede the initiation of a class of candidates conducted by Worthy Matron Stella Davis Worthy Patron C F Washburn Associate Matron Alice Anderson and other officers including Stella Gray Flossie Crawford Margaret Galvin Mable Washburn Stella Betts Mary E Bartlett Grace Kelch Lula Saltz and C E Betts.

Nelsonville Eudora Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Stella Davis C. Fe, Washburn Alice Anderson Stella Gray Flossie Crawford Margaret Galvin Adah Mable Washburn Ruth Stella Betts Esther Mary E. Bartlett Martha Grace Kelch Electa Lula Saltz Sentinel C. E. Betts

Peace Declamation Contests Planned for County Youth

The Rev. W H Thompson met with local pastors Browning and Roberts in Glouster to organize a peace declamation contest for county churches. Local church winners receive bronze medals. county winners meet for silver and gold medals. The state contest offers three cash prizes and college scholarships.

Flying Squadron to Visit Calvary Baptist Church

The Flying Squadron, formed from First Baptist Church of Columbus, will hold services at Calvary Baptist Church in Glouster next Sunday morning with Indian singer Ralph Allen from Oklahoma and Denison University student. Pastor C F Lusk will preach on October 10.

Glouster Calvary Baptist Church First Baptist Church of Columbus Ralph Allen Oklahoma Denison University C. F. Lusk

Workers Will Meet Glouster Oct 1 at Church of Christ

Christian workers will meet at the Church of Christ this evening with the Eddy committee entertaining. Refreshments will be served.

Glouster Church of Christ Eddy Committee

Church Services Resume After Building Redecorations

After a month long suspension due to redecorating, Jacksonville M E church in Glouster will hold Sunday school and preaching services next Sunday morning. The Rev Donnally the new pastor will be pleased to meet a large audience.

Glouster Jacksonville M. E Donnally

Dorcas Club Honors Trimble Teacher Mary Ellen Doan

The Daughters of the Dorcas of the Church of Christ in Trimble held a surprise birthday program and banquet for Mrs. Mary Ellen Doan. The event honored her long service as a teacher and community member.

Trimble the Daughters of the Dorcas The Church of Christ Mary Ellen Doan

Husband Taken On Wife's Oath Charged in Athens

James Brooks, Athens, pleaded not guilty to assault and battery and grand larceny charged by his wife after she testified to a brutal attack and theft of 67 dollars. He posted 500 dollars bond for October grand jury appearance before Mayor Alex Moore in City Court.

James Brooks Athens Alex Moore Brooks

Driver Killed When Car Leaves Road In Colorado

C R Kiernan died in a ditching accident in Trinidad Colorado while steering with one arm to shield a girl passenger who escaped unharmed.

Trinidad Col C. R. Kiernan

Nelsonville Man Killed at Crossing in Oklahoma

G. W. Young about 45, son of Lewis Young of Nelsonville R. D. 3, was instantly killed in a railroad crossing accident at Bartlesville Oklahoma Wednesday noon. The body will be brought to Athens Saturday noon and taken to the home of his sister Mrs. C H Slaughter 139 North Lancaster street for funeral services at 2 p m Sunday. Burial will be in West Union street cemetery. He is survived by his father two sisters Mrs H J Andrus Akron and Evelyn Young at home.

G. W. Young Lewis Young Nelsonville R. D Bartlesville Okla Athens C. H. Slaughter North Lancaster Street West Union Street Slaughter H. J. Andrus Akron Evelyn Young

Camp Fire Held at Waterloo State Forest

Twenty two foresters and twenty five members of the Ohio Forestry Association met at the Waterloo State Forest for the annual meeting. Rain kept many away but the camp fire proceeded as scheduled to discuss forestry progress in Ohio. A forest tour followed and the meeting concluded with the afternoon excursion.

Ohio Forestry Association Waterloo State Forest Ohio

Will of Finley H. Wolf Filed and Probated

The will of the late Finley H. Wolf of East Clayton York township was probated in the Probate court leaving equal shares to his brothers Charlies and Andrew Wolf and their children Donald Charles Mrs Esther Thomas Mrs Chloe Martin and Mrs Pearl Connor. The estate covers two lots and buildings in East Clayton drawn September 18 1926 and named Donald C. Wolf as secretary witnessed by Nelle and Diana Winden.

Finley H. Wolf East Clayton York Township Charlies Andrew Wolf Donald Charles Esther Thomas Chloe Martin Pearl Connor Joseph Wolf Donald C. Wolf Nelle Diana Winden

Wisconsin Daily Cardinal Attacks Dry Laws

In Madison the Wisconsin Daily Cardinal denounces dry laws as ruinous to students and college life. The editorial blasts prohibition for destroying appetites and respect for the law, echoing Wilfred Cross’s prior criticisms.

Madison Wis Wilfred Cross University of

County Declamation Contest Organized for Youth

The Rev. W H Thompson visits to coordinate peace declamation contests among county youths. Open to those 14 or older by November 11 who have not attended college. Local church winners receive bronze medals, county winners silver, district winners gold, with a statewide finals in Columbus offering cash prizes totaling 1000 and college scholarships. Armistice observance will feature opening church contests on November 7.

W. H. Thompson Ohio Council of Churches Thompson Columbus

Athens County Teachers Meet Saturday in Ellis Hall

Primary and one room teachers of Athens county schools will hold their first meeting of the school year at 1 15 Saturday afternoon in room 115 Ellis hall. Miss Alice Rowan will present a program with her pupils from the Athens county children's home giving a pre primer lesson and demonstration.

Athens County Ellis Hall Alice Rowan Athens County Children’s Home

Dean Fails to Stop at Signal in City Court

Dean Fe W Chubb was fined five dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to failing to stop at a stop signal yesterday. A truck driver, Dillard Bobo of the F J Beasley Milling company, received a similar fine for the same offense.

Dean FE. W. Chubb Dillard Bobo F. J. Beasley Milling Company

Athens churches schedule morning worship and eve services

The Athens Presbyterian Rural Parish on Athena Albany Road lists Ely Warner as minister Maud Vorhes as choir director and Dorothy Parker as pianist with Bible school at 8 30 Ralph Ladd superintendent Morning Worship and Communion at 10 45 sermon by the minister Young peoples discussion group. Christian Science Society on South Court Street holds 10 45 Sunday service Sunday school at 9 30 Testimony meeting Wednesday 7 00 Reading room open Tuesday 2 10 to 4 00 p m Subject Unreality. Christian Church at State and Congress lists M E Chatley minister T R Bennett Bible School 0 15 with a class for university students 10 30 morning worship and sermon 7 00 evening church service change in hour of evening services.

Athens Churche Athens Presbyterian Athena-Albany Road Howard Ely Warner Maud Vorhes Dorothy Parker Ralph Ladd Young Peoples Christian Science Society South Court Street Secretar Oa Thessalonians Christian Church State Congress M. E. Chatley T. R. Bennett Wesley Maurer Christian Endeavor Church OF God Hocking Street G._C. Johnson MT. Zion Baptist Church Carpenter and Congress Street R. Smith Ruth Boyer Maggie Perkins Mise Ella Cooley Nellie Pettifodt George Washington Columbus Mia Laura Lyrich Topple Christ the Divine King C. T. Isom Nelsonville Churc Hech Fed. L. Morrell Charles Poston Cee Browning Ieray Toe Gaussh How Noam Blower J May Smith Younsee Choir Mary Smith

Local Church Services and Anniversary Observances

Abbott Wilcox ministers at First Presbyterian with morning worship on Saving life Through Losing It and evening sermon The Christ of the Lonely Road. Milestones include Mt Zion Baptist Church fiftieth anniversary with sermons, music, reminiscences, and a Bible study at Stimpson avenue Church of Christ services at 9:50 and 10:30.

First Presbyterian Church Abbott Wilcox Wilcox Glanque Longstreet The Church OF Christ Stimpson Avenue

Local Church Services and Events in Carthage Area

Multiple congregations list schedules for Bible school sermons and worship. Carthage church services cover 1:30 p m Bible study and 2:30 p m sermons. Nelsonville First Methodist notes morning and evening services and a series on Christian love. other churches include Church of Christ homecoming rally and sermons, Coolville Methodist service at 10:50 a m, Gan Trinity Lutheran Sunday school 9:00 a m and 10:30 a m divine service, First Presbyterian Sunday with 9:00 a m worship and 7:00 p m evening service, St Paul’s Episcopal evening prayer 7:00 p m.

Coolville Churches Methodist Episcopal Church Harry Dye A. L. Morrison First Corinthians GAN Church Trinity Lutheran Rimer Bliss Fairfield County Logan Nes R. Douglas Christian Endeavor ST. Paul's Episcopal

Fall Colds Linked to Malaria Type Quinine Remedy

Fall colds are described as forms of malaria with quinine touted as the main antidote. Rey's Cold Tablets are said to contain Cinchonine a milder quinine form with strong anti malarial properties and are claimed superior for all malaria forms. The tablet blends Cinchonine with Aconite Capsicum Ipecac and Podophyllin to cleanse the system without head impact.

Rey

Sunday School and Worship Times for Local Churches

Sunday school times and worship services listed for several churches including Hunter Lafertn Logan Circuit M E and First Baptist Jacksonville. Activities include Rally Days October 10, evening services, and youth group events with noted music and sermon themes.

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