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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1920
Page
4
Sunday school and class meetings listed for New England Plaire Sugar Creek Millfield and Loan Home churches. Pastor Vv. Ahlbrand leads morning Sunday schools and evening Epworth League services with full membership reception at Sugar Creek and preaching at Millfield.
The Athens Messenger notes an information bureau run by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington DC offering to answer questions. The service provides no legal medical or financial advice and asks for a question, full name address, and two cents for postage with replies sent directly to the inquirer.
A 1930s discussion argues nine independent agencies fail to solve housing issues due to duplication and limited power. Hoover favors a federal housing policy with a central commission to lead a national program, control building prices, standardize housing, and accelerate construction nationwide.
An opinion piece attacks Governor Cox for alleging fraud as a political tactic. It argues his charges insult American voters, claims he cannot be bought, and labels him a Tammany-style politician nominated by supporters of that faction.
A newspaper photo shows Judge Cary, head of United States Steel, shopping in Paris and smiling. The scene prompts commentary on optimism, while noting French President Deschanel’s low popularity and a Michigan judge’s ruling allowing a husband and wife to serve on the same jury.
A historical survey of the 1868 presidential race detailing Ulysses S. Grant's nomination by Republicans amid Johnson era tensions, the Chicago and New York conventions, Wade and Colfax dynamics, and the Democratic pull for Chase led by Seymour and Tilden. The piece notes Grant's ultimate victory and the bitter partisan climate.
The column provides quick responses on topics from testing grain alcohol versus wood alcohol with the sulfoform test to depth of the sea off Mindanao. It also notes pigeons, Teddy bears nomenclature, the origin of thin as a rail, certified milk standards, and oil field activity in Oklahoma with August 982 wells and 78000 barrels.
Sunday school lesson presented at the churches on Sunday October 3 covers Birth and Childhood of Jesus from Matthew 1 and 2 with the golden text Thou shalt call his name Jesus for he shall save his people from their sins. The Christian Endeavor topic centers on Our Church Privileges and Obligations in a consecration meeting.
E. D. Crane pastor leads Sunday school at 9 A M with preaching at 10 30 A M and 7 30 P M Mrs Crane preaches at Strouds Run at 2 P M for a Sunday program with schedule of services
Pastor C Lloyd Strecker leads Sunday school at 9 A M and morning worship at 10 30 with sermon God s Reckoning of Time and Progress Epworth League at 6 P M on Making Prohibition Effective Evening service at 7 includes Mountain Peaks of Character The Man After God s Own Heart Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 Everybody welcome to all services
First Baptist Church Music Hall holds Sunday school at 9 30 A M. Presbyterian Church invites all to a social at seven thirty this evening. Communion tomorrow at 10 30 A M with Sabbath School at nine. Men Bible study led by Dr Evans and Prof Cooper for college men. Mrs Stewart for girls. Pastor speaks morning and evening on The Strength of Jesus. Men’s Club meeting after service tomorrow.
Central Ave M E Church schedules a Sunday with 9:00 Sunday school and 10:15 morning service featuring Peter the Genuine as part two of Character Studies of the Early Church. Activities include 1:30 Junior League led by Maude Sanders, 6:00 Epworth League led by the pastor, and 7:00 evening worship with a sermon The Living Word.
The tar road from D. M. Sawyers residence to the railroad crossing near Millfield is near completion with finish planned to the Narrows between Millfield and Chauncey this fall. Funds are being raised by Mayor Gibbs Earl Johnson and H A Chapman to repair Trimble to Morton hill for winter use, delaying full completion until next season.
A regular council meeting takes place tonight with officials reporting on city matters. The street committee may present street work updates discussed at the prior session. The W C T U will meet next Tuesday at 2 PM at Mrs Ethel Leadbetter’s home.
New England Mrs. Stanton James of Athens spent a week with sister Cora McDonald. Mary Poston visited at Stewart Friday. Mr and Mrs Will Morrison were Sunday guests of his mother in Athens. Daisy Bennett spent last week in Marietta with son Lawrence. Athens visitors Saturday included James Summers Percy Wyatt Fred Copeland and R D Hughes. Nelle Dana of Athens stayed with Lou Spaulding last week. John McKinley moved into new house purchased from Lou Morrison. Art Copeland and Erm ett Copeland families drove to Marietta Sunday. George Whipple and family of Athens visited Lou and Eli Spaulding Sunday afternoon. Fred Starlin and little son visited Athens Saturday. S J Ragan cut two fingers Saturday while preparing corn. Jack Dyer lost a valuable horse Wednesday evening. Ellis Williams and wife welcomed a newborn son.
Brooksville hosts include Mr. and Mrs. Guy Burkett and son Richard of New Marshfield visiting the Burkett family. Agnes and Alice McBride were guests of Lorna and Margaret McBride at Luhrig. John Chapman moved to The Plains. Ruth Brewer of Zaleski visits sister Mrs Don Seevers. Cameron Crossen visited George Beckle. Ruth Pollard of Salem visits Miss Alice McBride. Richard Jones of Union hosted by the Burkett family. Kathryn and Louise Jordan of near Salem visited Mabel Veronica McBride.
The BE. D. Murch church announces morning worship at 9 00 in Bible school with J H Burt as superintendent. Sermons at 10 15 Our Common Salvation and at 7 00 How Shall We Escape If We Neglect. Evening prayer 7 00 with Christian Endeavor and junior departments. Monthly topic The Sunny Side of Trial James 1 2 4 Matt 5 10 12. All students invited to attend and join classes.
The Church of Christ holds Apostolic worship at 10 A M in the YMCA room of the Carnegie Library on the College Campus. Bible study at 9 A M covers Titus chapter one, taught by Pearly Gaskill.
At Good Shepherd Church corner State and Carpenter streets a Sunday evening service is announced for 7:00 o'clock. Morning service omitted. Rev. C. B. Plummer, Rector extends a cordial welcome to all.
The Christian Science Society at the Masonic Temple invites all to Sunday service at 10 45 A M with the subject Unreality and Golden Text Psalm 58 5 There is a fearless message. A Wednesday meeting at 7 30 P M is also announced for interested attendees.
James A. Miller presides as minister with Albany Church service at 10 30 AM Sunday school and preaching times listed for Hebbardsville Winger s Chapel Guysville and other local congregations opening with 9 AM or 1 PM slots and evening services.
A Woodford Vermont reader recounts use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills during childbirth noting weight gain and reduced pain. The letter extols the medicine's plant-based tonic properties and safety, inviting others to seek advice from the Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co. confidential service in Lynn Massachusetts. women may read and respond.
Athens delegates Mrs. T. R. Biddle vice chairwoman of the county Republican committee Mrs. F. W. Bush and Mrs. D. H. Moore attended the Ohio Republican women's clubs session at the Deshler Hotel Columbus. The gathering included more than 76 clubs. The next day the Athens representatives met Warren G. Harding on his Marion porch.
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