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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1931

Page

3

District Meet of Churches of Christ in Nelsonville

The District of Ohio Church of Christ met in Nelsonville with about 100 present and 60 outside delegates. Sessions covered Christ centered faith and mission, with Rev. Charles Kammer and others speaking. Miles Hoon led afternoon devotions. Rev. Donald Salmonellaia spoke on gospel outreach. A committee planned the 1932 convention.

Churches of Christ of District Nelsonville Arch of Christ Ohio Church of Christ Lelsonville E. Peoples Pomeroy Teed Downs Athens Albert Courtney Chauncey Nose Tate O. W. Williams Meigs County Charles Kammer F. Gardner Middleport Ohioristian Missionary Society Trease Miles Hoon Glouster Devons Charles Pearce Ammittee Gilbert Courtney Chairn Paul J. Keckley C. W. Williams Rogers Paul Keckley Marietta S. E. G. Pedigo Bertha Parks Cleveland Won Florine Erritt Trimble Elsie Grammer Neshville

Funeral Held Here in Greenlawn Cemetery Burial

Funeral rites for Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas were held at her daughter's home in Elsonville with services led by Foster of Columbus. Hymns included Came To the Garden and The Rugged Cross. Burial followed at Greenlawn, with many out of town attendees listed from Marion Detroit Wheeling Huntington and several states.

Elsonville Elizabeth Thomas Zanesville T. W. Thom S. Fred Foss Poplar Street der Foster Columbus Rugged Cross Ella Norton Flossie Kind Marion Frazier Itha Campe Eenlawn Lowing Jenee Wallace Marion John Thomas Detroit Mich I. T. W. Thomas Kon and Sylvia Fannie Nagher Joe Smith Wheeling Bertha Campe New Rk Flossie Kincaid Lly Huntington W. Va Marton Earl Philadelphia S. Marion Frazee Isie Charleston Ne Davis Montgomery Wheaton Tom A Skeles Dunboro Iliam Bowers Ralph Ughter Loretta Barberton Bob Allen Crook Edmore Charles Cooper D. J. Hanna Shawnee, Jr Robert Davis Baby Pancaster

Carbon Hill Meeting Continues With All Day Sunday Events

Carbon Hill, Oct 2. The meeting at Carbon Hill continues to draw interest as many citizens attend. Evangelist Maffin of Marion preaches each night at 7 30 and announces an all day meeting on Sunday. Services at 10 30 am 12 pm and 7 30 pm. Bring your lunch and stay all day.

Carbon Hill Evangelist Maffin Marion

Miss Gay Ervin Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Miss Gay Ervin underwent an appendicitis operation Thursday morning at Grant Hospital in Columbus. Her sister Mrs Assie Cavanaugh and brother Lawrence Irvin accompanied her to the hospital and have since returned home.

Nelsonville Gay Ervin Grant Hospial Columbus Assie Cavanaugh Lawrence Irvin Theospital

Classified Ads and Circulation Information Note

Telegram style notice lists contact for society and locals coverage plus advertising and circulation assistance. Includes a staff correspondent and phone line 412-W for service and representative contact.

Parry Funeral Will Be Held Saturday

In Nelsonville, William Parry, a well known citizen, died by suicide at Greenlawn Cemetery. Funeral services are set for 2 PM Saturday at his home 32 Adams Street with Rev. Charles K. Grammer officiating and under the auspices of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and Knights of Pythias.

Adams Street Nelsonville William Parry Greenlawn Cemetery Charles K. Grammer The Christian Church Order of Eagles Knights of Pythias Parry K. of P

Scarlet fever cases reported in Nelsonville

Approximately 10 scarlet fever cases have appeared in the area, according to city health commissioner Dr. W. H. Hyde. He says the cases are mild and urges parents to promptly isolate ill children from other family members if the disease is suspected.

Nelsonville W. H. Hyde Hyde

Christian Friendship Discussed By Methodist Sunday School

The Golden Rule Class of the Meth odist Sunday School met at Miss Blanche Moorehead's home on Wednesday evening. Miss Moorehead led the business session and Miss Dorothy Allen read the scripture. Papers by Mrs. Inez Wilson Mrs. Julia Reeves and Mrs. Edna Raine followed the discussion on Christian Friendship. A pot luck luncheon closed the social hour.

Methodist Sunday School Blanche Moorehead Miss Moorehead Dorothy Allen Inez Wilson Julia Reeves Edna Raine

Hyperion Club Meeting Opens Calendar Year

The Hyperion Club meets at Mrs. Julius Fischer home 38 East Franklin Street Saturday at 2 PM. It marks the first meeting of the year and the annual dues payment is due.

Hyperion Club Julius Fischer East Franklin Street

Revival Preaching At Oak Grove Church This Week

A revival meeting starts at Oak Grove Church on Sunday October 4 with services each evening at 7 o clock and special singing. Christian workers from Nelsonville and Oak Grove will assist. Rev D B Shearer will preach each evening except Wednesday and Sunday when Mrs D C Shearer preaches.

Oak Grove Church Nelsonville Oak Grove S. Shearer D. C. Shearer

Ed Craig Fined for Intoxication Plea in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on October 2 Ed Craig paid a $10 fine and costs after pleading guilty to an intoxication charge before Mayor Bill Hickman.

Nelsonville Ed Craig Bill Hickman

Knights of Pythias to attend Will Parry funeral

Members in Uniform Rank are asked to meet at Castile Hall Saturday at 1 PM to attend the funeral of the late Will Parry.

Knights of

Funeral for Bobby Willis Held in Private Service

Private funeral services will be held Saturday for Bobby Willis four year old son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Willis who died this morning at their Deanville home of scarlet fever Burial will be at Greenlawn

Nelsonville Bobby Willis Clyde Willis Deanville Greenlawn

Bible School Presents New Orchestra and Rally Day

The church features a new orchestra led by Ward W Hamm with morning lesson at 10 30 on Modern Thought From a Christian View Point and choir anthem Then evening Bible School Promotion directed by Miss Verna Hand with special songs and work presentations A short pastor’s address and October 11 Rally Day and Home Coming Day announced

Ward W. Hamm Verna Hand Bible School

Penguin Crew Details Shadow Murder Mystery at Sea

Huntington reports an eye witness, tug boat captain, recounts the Penguin cabin cruiser wanderings amid Benjamin P. Collings murder. Mrs. Collings heads to Daytona Beach to identify two suspected men, Dr. Leslie Ritchie and son William, as investigators note Captain Halvar Halvarson's tale may be pivotal.

Huntington L. A Penguin Collings Benjamin P. Collings Daytona Beach Fla Leslie Ritchie William Halvar Halvarson Henry Steers

Ransom Paid Leads to Release of St. Paul Politician

Leon Gleckman a wealthy St. Paul politician was freed after a secret rendezvous ransom payment believed near 100000 dollars. Morris Reisner paid the sum and returned with Gleckman to St. Paul while Mrs. Gleckman was assured his husband was unharmed and in good health. The captors held him at a cottage near lakes in northern Minnesota or Wisconsin within about 150 miles of the Twin Cities. Gleckman was nicknamed the brains of the Twin City alcohol ring by federal agents.

Paul Minn Urkleon Gleckman St. Paul Morris Reisner Gleckman Minnesota Wisconsin Twin Cities Twin City

Girls of Athens High Competing in Tennis

The Girls' Athletic Association at Athens High School hosts a ladder tennis tournament where any entrant may challenge one of the three players above her. Runners-up Audrey Kelley, Mary Eleanor Morton, Ann Beasley, and Agnes Kilpatrick are in the third round. Helen Jones serves as tennis manager.

Girls’ Athletic Association of Athens High School Audrey Kelley Mary Eleanor Morton Ann Beasley Agnes Kilpatrick Helen Jones

Athens Red Men Win In Membership Contest

Mohawk Tribe of Athens and nearby lodges in Nelgonville and Pomeroy awarded the silver loving cup to Athens for the largest new member intake. Athens had 43 new members, Pomeroy 5, Nelsonville 1. cup presented to A. P. Hatch by O. W. Clark. Adoption Degree conferred on 35 men. talks by city mayors and leaders. music by local groups. Special lodge meeting set for 7 p.m. Saturday.

Athens Ailver Nelgonville Pomeroy Athens Hall West Washington Street Athena Nelsonville A. P. Hatch O. W. Clark Robert 8. Wood William Hickman R. F Arnold JL. E. Miller Circleville Hatch

Pratt Street Wesleyan Mission Services Schedule

Services listed for Pratt Street Wesleyan Mission with Rev. BE Kenney as pastor. Sunday School at 2 p m praise service at 3 and evangelistic service at 7 80 p m. Prayer meetings set for next Tuesday and Friday at 7 80 p m.

Pratt Street

Athens Pupils Practice Hockey at Mill Street Field

Hockey is played for the first time this year by eighth ninth and tenth graders of Athens schools. Teams practice daily at Mill Street Athletic Field with new equipment including sticks and shin guards.

Athens Mill Street

Local Social News Highlights Travelers and Visitors

Mrs J A Stedem and daughter Elizabeth return from a motor trip to Washington Atlantic City New York and Canada. Miss Phebe Clements hosted Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs Walter Campbell in Logan. George Seenes and son Virgil visit Walbridge after relatives’ visit. John Bishop undergoes arm abscess operation at Cherrington Hospital Logan and is reported serious.

J. A. Stedem Elizabeth Washington Atlantic City New York Canada Phebe Clements Walter Campbell Logan Lawrence Ervin Gay Ervin Walbridge W. T. Parks Raymond McCoy Xenia Phebe Worth Clements George Seenes Virgil D. L. Burnelie Florence Chester Reeves Frances Columbus W. L. Powell T.S. Bush Earl Butterman Charles Ervin Butterman John Bishop Allen Bishop Cherrington Hospital

Vina Delmar play moves to Ohio for four days

The sensational novel and stage play by Vina Delmar just finished a three week run at the Roxy Theatre in New York City. It received four stars from Liberty and widespread critical praise as the season's greatest production. It starts at the Ohio Sunday for four days only, Adv.

Vina Delmar Roxy Theatre New York City Liberty Ohio Adv

Trace New Murder Michigan Convict Admits Another Crime

U S prosecutors plan to interview David Blackstone at Marquette Prison about an additional killing linked to the Hoecham gang. Judge Sample's grand jury weighs torch killings while Kate Keller testifies as potential accessory in the murders.

Michigan Hoecham Gang Ann Arbor Mich Albert J. Rapp Edward A. Bilitake Marquette David Blackstone Geo W. Sample Blackstone Kate Keller Fred Smith Mias Keller Smith

High School Party Slated For Friday Afternoon

A Senior High School party was held Friday from 3 to 5 pm in the gymnasium. The Advisory Board led by Carol Ruston and Ruth Chandier organized dancing cards ping-pong and other games with Miss Mary Connett and Principal O L Wood as sponsors.

Carol Ruston Ruth Chandier Beatrice Burton Jane Gill Mary Jo Twiss Aubrey Morrin Dick Certini Dennis McDaniel Danciing Mary Connett O. L. Wood

Freighter reports ships ashore near Bonita Island

The freighter Golden Sun told Coast Guard headquarters that the Steamera Salvador and Patricia were on the rocks of Bonita Island about 370 miles south of San Pedro California and that it was standing by to assist.

San Pedro Calif Golden Sun Coast Guard Steamera Salvador Fa«tricia Bonita Island

Council To Meet With Student Affiliate Members

The Inter-Church Council will meet with Athena affiliate members from Ohio University students. Affiliate membership lasts while students are at school and lapses when they leave, though the home church membership remains valid.

Mem Orig Inter-Church Counnell Et & the Christian Church At & O'Clock Athena Churches Ohio University Aps

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