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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1924

Page

3

Nelsonville Sunday Services and Last Day Before Conference

Nelsonville church schedule lists Sunday school at 9 50 preaching at 11 34 on patience and 2 30 with This One Thing I Do. A C B E League events 6 30 with sermons at 7 50 Body of This Dead. Pastor B M McLinn’s last day before annual conference. Christian Endeavor led by Miss Doris James and Miss Ruth Backus junior high pupils invited. Evening sermon about Where Was Zenpedee. Young men meet Rev Evans study at 9 45 for morning discussion.

A. C. BE. League B. M. McLinn Christian Endeavor Doris James Ruth Backus Evans

Standard Bearer Meeting Moves to Howe Home

The Standard Bearer meeting will be held at the home of Lillian Howe this evening at seven o'clock, replacing the previous plan to meet at the M. E. church. Dr and Mrs W E Howe visited Columbus Thursday. Mr and Mrs C S Mechem were Columbus visitors Thursday.

Lillian Howe M. E. Church W. E. Howe Columbus Mrs. C. S. Mechem

Evening services at 7 o'clock begin October 12

Edwin L Morrell leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Frank L B Allen as spot. Morning worship at 10 30 includes reception of new members and a sermon titled A Certain Rich Man Spworth League meets at 6 30 Evening service at 7 30 with sermon Saving the Loss An official board meeting planned for Monday at 7 30 Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 All evening services starting Sunday October 12 will begin at 7 o'clock

Edwin L. Morrell Frank LB. Allen Spworth League

Home-Coming and Go To Church Day Plans at Christian Church

Bible school plans for a large attendance with separate department programs. Adults meet in the auditorium for the homecoming address by the pastor. Intermediate to beginners hold programs in the regular church space with pupil promotions. New classes launch at the morning service. Evening services shift to 7 p.m. Christian Endeavor at 6 p.m. Selo: How Jesus Cheered the Faithful and Discouraged. Evening sermon on The Marks of Discipleship.

The Christian Church Bible School

Kiwanis hear Morrell on universals and discord

Rev Edwin L Morrell pastor of the Methodist church spoke to the Kiwanis club on Whither sound He traced civilization’s progress toward universal brotherhood and said opposing forces causing discord will fail The talk drew close attention at the club meeting Wednesday night

Edwin L. Morrell Methodist Church Kiwanis Club Morrell Universal Brotherhood of Man Civic Club

Nelsonville Chamber Resumes Monthly Meeting

The Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce met at the YMCA after summer break with Vice President Walter Wolf presiding. A discussion covered local business conditions and prospects, and the clay resources committee announced plans for a clay deposit survey and site list for prospective plants.

Nelsonville W. L. Hudson American Legion

Marriage of Miss Monabelle Stillwell to Clarence Hixenbaugh

Announcement states Miss Monabelle Stillwell daughter of Mrs Martha Stillwell formerly of Nelsonville marries Mr Clarence Hixenbaugh of Columbus. The ceremony occurred September 24 by Rev E F Chauncey of Trinity Church East Broad Street. They will reside in Columbus where Mr Hixenbaugh works for the Bell Telephone Company.

Monabelle Stillwell Martha Stillwell Nelsonville Clarence Hixenbaugh Columbus E. F. Chauncey Trinity Church East Broad Street Hixenbaugh Bell T “Shone Co

Go To Church Sunday Proclaimed in Nelsonville

Mayor Lax issues a Go To Church Sunday proclamation for October 5 urging all residents to attend worship services. Businesses are asked to close 9:30 AM to 12 noon and 6 PM to 8:30 PM during services to encourage broad participation.

Lax Nelsonville

Meeker Reaches Omaha in Army Plane on Trail Crossing

Ezra Meeker 94, famed Oregon Trail pioneer, landed in Omaha at 7:15 pm aboard an Army plane piloted by Lieut. Oakley G. Kelly. He continued the cross country leg toward Dayton Ohio, blazing a new air route across Nebraska.

Dayton Moffat Field Omaha Nebr Nebraska Ezra Meeker Oregon

Showers Forecast for Sunday World Series Weather

The United States Weather Bureau predicts cloudy conditions for tomorrow with showers on Sunday, ahead of the world series. The forecast emphasizes unsettled conditions across the region as fans prepare for the games.

Washington United States Weather Bureau

Presbyterian Church Sunday Services Noted

John Lloyd Evans, minister, observed go to church Sunday with 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School led by H Krieg and classes for all ages. 10:30 a.m. Morning worship with Communion of the Lord's Supper. A 100 percent attendance urged. Mrs McLune to sing The Lord is My Shepherd. 6:30 p.m. Young People group gathering.

Presbyterian Church John Lloyd Evans H. . Krieg

Cy Yates arraigned on assault charge in Maple Hill area

Cy Yates of Buchte marsh al residing near Maple Hill mine was arraigned before Mayor Lax on an assault and battery charge filed by his wife He pleaded not guilty and the hearing was continued to Tuesday evening

Cy Yates Buchte Maple Hill Mine Lax

Chauncey Methodist Sunday School Rally Day Planned

Chauncey Methodist Sunday school will observe rally day next Sunday October 5 with all members asked to attend and visitors welcome. The regular program will be dispensed with and a special entertainment will be provided, according to Mrs. Wesley Hawk, superintendent.

Chauncey Methodist Sunday School Wesley Hawk

Sixty third O V I Reunion Visit in Chauncey

Sixty third O V I veterans gather in Chauncey for an afternoon session then visit Mill street to the home of Mr and Mrs George Whattenback. They meet Comrade Nathan Miller father of Mrs Katzenback whose illness and declining health draw the group together with the Chauncey drum corps providing martial music.

Chauncey Mill Street George Whattenback Nathan Miller Katzenback Miller

Revival Services At Green's Run Church Attract Crowd

The revival services at Green's Run Christian church draw large evening attendances. Rev. F E D Murch delivers engaging sermons while Rev. T B Courtney, the regular pastor, invites the community to join the series.

the Green's Run Christian Church FE. D. Murch T. B. Courtney

Chauncey native Alva Headley takes job in Zanesville

Alva Headley of Chauncey departs for Zanesville to join an electric company. A Chauncey high school and Ohio University graduate, he moves to the city for the lucrative position.

Alva Headley Chauncey Zanesville Mr. Headley Chauncey High School Ohio University

Chauncey High unveils new football outfits

Chauncey high school football players received new head gear shoulder pads pants and shirts Thursday. They look sharp for Friday night game against Nelsonville high at the local park. Coach R F Nemwirth leads the Chauncey team.

Chauncey High Nelsonville High R. F. Nemwirth Chauncey Hi

Ladies Aid at Chauncey M E Church Quilting Meeting

The Ladies Aid Society of the Chauncey M E Church held a quilting session at Mrs. Ross Green’s Mill Street home. The next gathering is planned at Mrs. W W Harter’s home with a possible painting of the M E parsonage. Members present include Mrs. Bolin Joyce Hixson Shields Lott Karns Shafer Pidcock Shields Bricker and two visitors from Circle Hill and Akron.

Ladies Aid Society the Chauncey M. FE. Church Ross Green Mill Street W. W. Harter M. E. Parsonage Mary Bolin Rinda Joyce Robert Hixson Shields Josephine Lott Cynthia Karns Ellen Shafer George Shafer Myrtle Pidcock Anna Shields Alma Bricker Green Mary Smith Circle Hill Martha Wilson Akron

Wallace guests from Cambridge visit Chauncey relatives

Mr and Mrs Thomas J Wallace of Cambridge and relatives left Chauncey after several days visiting the Gardner family and other relatives They planned a trip to visit their daughter in Zanesville before returning home They also called on kin in Glouster and Nelsonville The Wallaces are former Chauncey residents

Thomas J. Wallace Cambridge Chauncey M. J. Gardner Zanesville Glouster Nelsonville

Latter Day Saints Church Meetings Open in Indianapolis

Mr. Showers of Indianapolis begins a series of evening services in Chauncey K. of P. hall to promote the Latter Day Saints Church. The public is invited to attend each night.

Showers Indianapolis Latter Day Saints Church Chauncey K. of P. Hall

Funeral arrangements for Mrs Lucy Baker in Chauncey

Funeral from the Frost Centennial Church where burial will follow after a 12:30 service. The body was brought from Chauncey and a short home service will precede the trip to Frost. Also notes a Chauncey reunion, an all day Holiness Church meeting in McLeish, and visits by Miss Anna Todd.

Lucy Baker Catherine Johnson Chauncey Frost Centennial Church Johnson

Chauncey Circuit of M EF Churches Services Schedule

Chauncey Church led by Rev. W V Harter holds Sunday School at 9 80 am and preaching at 10 30 am with the sermon Pauls Message to the Thessalonians. The Plains Church has Sunday School at 9 20 am and preaching at 7 15 pm on When Sami of Tarsus Becomes Pan the Anastic. Milefield Church schedules Sunday School at 9 36 am and prayer and class service at 10 30 am, marking the first Sunday of the new conference year.

W. V. Harter Chauncey Church Paul the Plains Church Tarsus Milefield

McGraw Still In New York As Giants Head To Washington

In New York City on Oct 3 John J. McGraw remains in the city while the Giants travel to Washington for the first World Series game against the Senators. O Connell, tied to a bribery probe, and Dolan are sidelined with scandal as Mrs O Connell and Mrs Dolan suffer shocks from the crisis. O Connell’s location is unclear and Dolan’s whereabouts are unknown amid the bribery investigation surrounding Heine Landis.

New York John J. McGraw New York Giants Washington Senators New York Nationals McGraw O’connell-Dolan Jimmy O’connell Heine Land O’connell Embassy Hotel Giants O'Connell Pennsylvania Terminal Landis Cory Dolan Mrs. O'Connell

Mansfield man hanged self in reform school cell

Joe Cummings aged 22 from Franklin County, sent August 26 for auto theft, was found dead by hanging in his Ohio State Reformatory cell on Thursday. He had claimed mental illness.

Mansfield Ohio Joe Cummings Franklin County Ohio State Reformatory Cummings

Mrs Peter Pendergrass Visits Columbus Relatives

Mrs. Peter Pendergrass is spending a few days in Columbus visiting relatives.

Peter Pendergrass Columbus

Fragrant Arms Root Used to Scent Handkerchiefs

A small piece of arms root is reported to impart a lasting fragrance to handkerchiefs, suggesting an unusual use for a plant part in personal scent preservation.

Tribal War May Involve Millions In The East

London dispatch reports Ibn Saud and Hussein plotting control of Mecca and surrounding lands sparking fear among world powers. Ibn Saud aims to seize Mecca while Hussein seeks protection from Britain, risking wider Muslim unrest under Christian-ruled states. The conflict threatens western influence and could push Soviet influence in Persia and surrounding regions.

Milton Bronner NEA London Ibn Saud Sultan Nejjd Arabia Mecca Hussein Hedjaz United States Sherif Medina Iraq Mesopotamia Trans-Jordania Palestine Taif Jeddah England India Soudan France Algeria Morocco Sahara Senegal Italy Tripoli Philippines Soviet Russia Caucasus Sultan Ibn Persia Afghanistan Turkey Via Hiaram Kaaba Abraham Mostem Mecca Cabove Hedjaz Ai Ten Baud Nejd

West Win Egg-Laying Honors Go to Middle West and East Coast

Hens from the Middle West and the Eastern seaboard dominate the thirteenth annual egg-laying contest at Connecticut State Agricultural College. Purdue University led Plymouth Rocks with 1,694 eggs in forty-two weeks, Farside Farm reported Rhode Island Reds with 2,170 eggs in 288 days, and C T Darby led White Leghorns with 2,096 eggs. Only three Connecticut coops appear among sixteen top contenders as the contest nears its close.

Lafayette Indiana C.T

Senators Favored In Opening Game And Series

In Washington on October 3 betting favored the Senators to win the first game 7 to 5 and slightly favored to win the series against the Giants. A single large wager of 11000 dollars to 10000 backed the Giants for the series.

Springfield to control German and Philadelphia engine works

Springfield based Superior Gas Engine company announces a giant merger to control the Diesel gas engine works at Cologne Germany and the Otte engine works at Philadelphia. The move consolidates leadership over key European and American diesel engine facilities.

Springfield Ohio Superior Gas Engine Company Diesel Cologne Germany Otte Philadelphia

Kidney health ad promotes ter's Diuretic remedy

An advertisement urges readers to protect kidney function and cleanse the system with ter's Diuretic. It promises a money back guarantee through The Gem Pharmacy in the Pythian Building Nelsonville Ohio if the first bottle fails to relief symptoms like backache fatigue and dizziness.

GEM Pharmacy Pythian Building Nelsonville Ohio

Speeding crash near St Clairsville kills Detroit woman

Mrs. Robert Stewart, 42, of Detroit, died when a car carrying she and her husband was struck by a passing vehicle three miles west of St Clairsville on the National Pike. The impact caused their car to overturn and traffic was halted at Morristown as authorities pursued the other driver.

ST. Clairsville Ohio Robert Stewart Detroit Here Morristown Spencer W. Va

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Nelsonville News Chamber OF Commerce Ladies Aid Meet Ezra Karns Eilis Avenue Elia Simms Athens Maria Hunter Peach Ridge Julia Mingus Sand Ridge Charles Carr Roland and Majory Holiness Church McLeish Harvey Smith Bishopville Dyer Mitchell Anna Todd Zion Ridge Chauncey Circuit M. EF M'Eraw WEST Makers Wisconsin Minnesota Thorp Wis Rose Graikowski Trday Billy Sullivan Styleplus Wilson Bros Speeder Chas. H. Denman Suffern N. Y McCoy's Cline Pharmacy Co McKee Drug Co Army and Navy Stores of Public Anne Ae Ree ‘Ot An Hyia Harrold Nelsonville, Ohio Nelsonville Dry Goods
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