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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1928

Page

5

Wilcox Calls Home Religious Education a Great Need

Rev. Dr. A. Y. Wilcox of the Presbyterian Church condemns the loss of Sabbath observance and Christian education at home. He urges a return to paternal religious practice amid a fragmented society where capitalists, workers, and scientists attend separate churches. He says the church must preach Christ’s grace to heal the industrial world.

A. Y. Wilcox Presbyterian Church Mr. Wilcox America Christ

Hoover Leads In Ohio University Campus Poll

At Ohio University Green and White campus poll Hoover leads Smith by almost two to one with 669 to 338. Women and men form Hoover clubs as plans for a Smith Robinson group arise. Officers listed for both Hoover and Smith clubs include students from Athens Zanesville Martins Ferry and Chauncey with faculty adviser T N Hoover.

Herbert Hoover United States al Smith Ohio University Green and White Hoover iSmith Cooper Victor Miller Greenfield Ralph Betts Nelsonville Lewis Terven Pittsburgh Gilbert Beckley New Cumberland George Luce Leon N Y T. Russell Marple Zanesville T. N. Hoover Eri. C. Woodworth Republican Central Committee of Athens Women's Club Amy Nash Marton Mildred Mate Urbana Dorothy Parnell Martins Merry Wyona Gardner Chauncey Christine Humphrey Geneva Helen Watson Helen Sweeney Amssterdam Margaret Cruikshank Hicksville Catherine Conn Mansfield Margaret Laverty Thhe University

Zahniser Speaks at Athens Presbytery Meeting on Visitation Evangelism

Dr. C. R. Zahniser addressed ministers and elders at the Athens Presbytery all day conference in Athens Presbyterian Church. He authored Casework Evangelism and spoke as secretary of the Council of Churches of Pittsburgh. A union service followed at 7:30 p.m. with Rev. M. Be. chatty presiding.

Athens Athens Presbyterian Church C. I. Zanniser Council of Churches of Pittsburgh Zahniser First Methodist Presbyterian Presbyterian Church Zahnisar M. BE. Chattey Christian Church Conference For Erders A. Y. Wilcox Athena Church A. C. V. Skinner Middle ‘Port Logan W. C. Jones Pomeroy W. B. Townsend Marietta

Ministers and laymen conclude Logan session

J. R. Howe of Logan joined a meeting where ministers and laymen discussed program phases. Dr. Zahniser wrapped up the session with an address at four o'clock.

J. R. Howe Logan Dr. Zahniser

Miner Ill at White Ash Mine and Hospitalized

Clifford Kerr of Nelsonville fell ill at White Ash Mine Saturday afternoon. He was rushed to Columbus and Mercy Hospital for surgery after ulcer complications. Condition improved by Sunday morning. Also note Loyal Woman's Bible Class meeting moved to Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Sweeney's home with Mrs. Nye presiding and Mrs. Ogg leading.

Chauncey Clifford Kerr White Ash Columbus Mercy Hospital Nelsonville Loyal Woman’s Bible Class Church of Christ Charles Sweeney Converse Street Floyd Nye Charles Ogg

Fire engine demo in Chauncey showcases Sutphen model

George Stegmeir of Columbus will demonstrate a Sutphen chemical fire engine in Chauncey this evening in front of the City Building using Osborne Building basement water. Mayor Hines says the council may purchase a new engine to replace the current one and invites the public to attend.

Chauncey George Stegmeir Columbus Osborne Hines

50 Men Employed at White Ash Mine

Chauncey October report notes about 50 men now work at White Ash Mine near Chauncey with 31 leaders and the rest day men. The mine was started several days ago and many former workers have returned to employment.

Chauncey White Ash

Morgans and relatives visit Chauncey and plan moves

Mrs. Evan Morgan and family visited Mrs. Mary Meinhart in Chauncey on Sunday. Evan Morgan Jr and Wilbur Morgan joined them from The Plains. Mrs. Carl Conrad and children Franklin and Faye drove to Pontiac where Mr. Conrad works and plans to reside. DL D. Conrad from Akron stayed with uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Ben Mielder in Chauncey from Saturday to Monday.

Evan Morgan Maggie Morgan Evan Morgan, Jr Wilbur Morgan the Plains Chauncey Mary Meinhart Carl Conrad Franklin Faye Pontiac Mich Conrad DL. D. Conrad Akron Ben Mielder Ellis Avenue

World Series Weather Clouds For Oct Game In Missouri

A light shower ended at 5 a.m. near AT Touts Missouri. The U P Weather Bureau predicts today will be partly cloudy, keeping the weather uncertain for the World Series game.

Touts U.P U. P Weather Bureau

Funeral for Aladdin W. Russell at Millfield

Aladdin W. Russell aged 70 was honored in a funeral service Sunday at his Millfield home led by Rev. L A Donnally. Music featured Face to Face and There Will Be No Tears in Paradise sung by Ruth Lahugh and Hazel Lahugh. Burial followed in Hebbardaville Cemetery. Survived by wife, six children L W Russell Athens George Newark Charles Fairholm Canada Ray Fred and Mrs Ray Howard Millfield, sister Miss Addie Russell Athens.

Chauncey Aladdin W. Russell Millfield L. A. Donnally Paradise Ruth Lahugh Hazel Lahugh Hebbardaville Russell L. W. Russell Athens George Newark Charles Fairholm Canada Ray Fred Ray Howard Mary Hunt Columbus Addie Russell

Miller announces birth of daughter Mary Franees

Mr and Mrs D L Miller announce the birth of a daughter in Chauncey on Sunday morning. The baby weighs eight pounds and is named Mary Franees. The mother, formerly Hazel Linscott, is at her parents home on Mill Street. She is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs D H Linscott.

Chauncey D. L. Miller Mary Franees Miller Hazel Linscott D. H. Linscott Miler Mill Street

Rushing season closes with Rose Dinner for Alpha Xi Delta

Alpha Xi Delta held a Rose Dinner at the chapter house on 26 South College Street on Sunday night to end the rushing season. Earlier the rushees enjoyed a buffet lunch and a tea. events included a ocean liner themed house, a Japanese Bridgette, a Bunco party, and a Bridge breakfast hosted by Mrs. Worstell.

Alpha Xi Delta South College Street Ushees L. G. Worstell University Terrace H. A. McCaskill Morris Avenue Hilda Small Alliance

Larry Semon Dies at Garcelon Ranch in California

Noted film comedian Larry Semon died at the Garcelon Ranch near Victorville California early today from pneumonia contracted while he sought recovery from a nervous breakdown. His wife Dorothy Dawn, also an actress, was at his bedside.

Victorville Calif

Grand Jury Ignores 54 Of 59 Mine Disorder Cases

Caldwell records show the October grand jury ignored 54 of 59 cases involving rioting illegal voting and assault tied to non-union mine openings at Caldwell and Belle Valley. The decisions mark the largest dismissal in local court history.

Caldwell Oct Belle Valley

Auto Upsets Three Escape Injury in Accident

Chauncrey Oct 8 Miss Marie Ferril Constance Wisenbaugh and John Davis escaped uninjured when the car they rode in turned over on High Street near the Ferris Store Building. Miss Ferrell drove the vehicle and the mishap occurred while turning into another street.

Chauncrey Marie Ferril Constance Wisenbaugh John Davis High Street Miss Ferre Ferris Store

Farm problem not political says Senator Fess at Caldwell

Senator Simeon Chess tells Caldwell farmers the issue is economic not political. He warns against equalization fees and price fixing as unsound. He cites Republican aims to create a federal farm board and notes 26 farm benefits laws enacted recently.

Caldwell United States Simeon Chess Republican Party Congress

Baby boy found dead in woods. Rocky River police probe

Cleveland police and Rocky River authorities investigated the death of a four weeks old baby boy believed murdered by abandonment in a wooded area on Wagar Road in Rocky River.

Cleveland U.R Rocky River Wagar Road

Three Killed by Autos in Cleveland Night

Three people died and eight were injured in automobile crashes in Cleveland overnight, according to police reports and witnesses. The incidents occurred during the night hours, with responders rushing to the scenes. Local authorities are investigating the causes and circumstances surrounding the fatalities.

Cleveland UPR

New MELLO GLO Face Powder Debuts in Youth Shade

A new exclusive MELLO GLO youth shade promises longer wear and resistance to perspiration. It claims pore unclogging formula, a French process, and purity. Available for one dollar from Zenner.

Zenner

Mitchell and Hoffman Head Factions at Legion Meet

At the American Legion national convention in San Antonio Gen Roy Hoffman leads a faction opposing Brig Gen William Mitchell who pushes for an aviation department in the national government. Mitchell, arriving from a sick bed, aims to rally support among about 60 000 veterans amid past censure for his air service attacks.

San Antonio Tex Army Navy American Legion Roy Hoffman Oklahoma William Mitchell Army Air Service Mitchell

National Bank Call Issued by Comptroller in October

The Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for the condition of all four national banks as of October 4 to assess their financial status and compliance.

National Bank Washington Comptroller of Currency

Mills Reopen Amid Police Presence in New Bedford

New Bedford's 66 textile mills reopened after a 25 week strike by 27,000 workers. Police from five cities aided by the radical textile mills committee arrested 28 men and women in the first hour as tensions flared during the reopening.

New Bedford Mass Thee J Radical Textile Mills Committee

State Bank Call Issued By Blair For Oct 3

Columbus October 8 B. H. Blair state superintendent of banking issued a state bank call as of October 3. The notice outlines requirements for banks to meet during the specified period and to report compliance to authorities.

Columbus H. Blair Batika

Midol Promises Fast Relief for Women’s Pain

An advertisement argues that Dora cannot come and that menstrual pain can be relieved quickly with Midol. It claims women suffer monthly but Midol halts menstrual pain in five to seven minutes, is non narcotic, and costs fifty cents in a small carrying case sold at rug stores.

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Wilcox C. R. Zahniser Miner H. &. Burson W. E. Moler BE. R. Laughlin Rolland Jones Lorain Independent Telephone Association of Ohio Athens Home Telephone Company Burson Mr. Moler Mr. Burson Richard Whittington Moler Arthur Moler Women's Commercial Club of Berry J. C. C. Cornell D. Zenner Company Fred Stout Adda Stout Minnie Warthman Edwin New Plymouth W. H. Warthman Voplar Avenue Fred Wolverton Cora Pierce M. Pierce Poplar Avenue Margaret Benedict Cambridge W. M. Hannan Dean Irma Fe, Voigt Miss Atwood Neith Wray Joy Cutler Constance McLeod Margaret Lax Charles Matthews L. J. Addicott Maecenas Literary Club Pi Delta P. B. Shirley South Cemetery Street James Lewis Oak Street Child Conservation League Clyde Littler Mary Elizabeth Clyde, Jr Sugar Grove Earl Snake Mr. Littler Alonzo Pickering Higley Study Circle W. A. Carpenter Elmwood Place Will Tom James Janice Thomas Ward Alva Tom Clarence McNeal Helen Louise David Syx New Marshfield Old Man's Cave William Mansfield Stewart Street Charles Franklin Dean D. L. Haught West Virginia Normal Haught Cora Parker Tulsa Okla Blanche Howe West Virginia-Ohio University Miss Howe Maude Howe West Liberty the Normal J. Bonar Bonar F. M Tuttle Mary Dickson Albany Harley Walker East Union, Street Merrill Cornell Mr. Cornell William Cornell East State Street A. D. McPherson Rapid Bhoe W. Union &T Larry Semon F. J. Beasley Milling & Grocery Co Prince Cross Bros W. Union Am Athens, O Fess Probe Baby Hoffman Legion Air Service Madame the Ohio Valley Coffee CO Portsmouth Ohio C. D. Shafer Co Distributors Athens, Ohio Crosley Wheaton Dora Cant Slingluffs Collegienne Shop Ceres The B&b Book Stores Inc Clines the Royal C. D. Shafer Co Dolesale Che Bes Sonny Big Daylight
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