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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1924

Page

3

Prison made brick rumor rattles Nelsonville

A rumor spread Thursday that city officials planned to use prison made No 3 brick on the Mason City hill project Stirring indignation among residents who view it as an attack on Nelsonville industry J I Murphy president of the Nelsonville Brick Co says he cannot sign a contract until decisions are definite Also noted is a Phi Delta Theta member WWI veteran from Athens who is treasurer of the Ohio Pennsylvania Joint Stock and Land Bank in Cleveland and plans a wedding at 2116 Lennox Road Cleveland Heights with a breakfast at the bride's mother's home after the ceremony.

Mason City Hill J. I. Murphy Nelsonville Brick Co Ada C. G Nelsonville Fphi Delta Theta Fraternity Athens Battery C. Heavy Field Artillery Ohio- Pennsylvania Joint Stock and Land Bank Cleveland Friends Lennox Road Cleveland Heights

Willing Workers Hold Monthly Sunday School Meeting

The Willing Workers class of the Christian Sunday school met Thursday evening with Mrs. Alveta Landis on High street. After the business session, a social hour with refreshments followed. Fifteen members attended.

The Christian Sunday School Alveta Landis High Street

Ballard Court Hosts Grand Lecturer Mrs Delia Lewis

Ballard Court No 27 O O C colored held a reception for Mrs Delia Lewis Grand Lecturer of Ohio at their West Columbus street hall. After business, members enjoyed a social hour and a four course dinner. The lecture was well received.

Ballard Court State of Ohio Delia Lewis West Columbus Street

Church announces Sunday morning lessons and services

At the Christian church the only arranged classes will have a brisk lesson on Sunday morning. Every member of these classes is urged to be present to gain the quarter's study benefits. The adult division lesson is The Sermon on the Mount. Morning worship 10:30 Sermon in at the Strait Gate. Evening Christian Endeavor 6 Subject Our Brotherhood Its History and Teachings. Evening Worship 7 Sermon Trendering To God His Own.

Christian Church the Strait Gate

Sermons and Classes At John Lloyd Evans Church

John Lloyd Evans minister holds Sunday school at 9 30 for all ages with a half hour study on The Sermon on the Mount. Morning worship at 10 30 features The Family as a Social Institution of Today. Evening worship at 7 features The Grave of Unforgotten Hopes. Christian Endeavor events greet Junior and Senior groups with Miss Raybould and Eula Scheeler leading.

John Lloyd Evans Christian Endeavor C. E Miss Raybould Young Peoples C. C Eula Scheeler

Methodist Church Schedule Announces Sermons and Meetings

The Methodist Church lists L Morrell as minister with Sunday school at 9 30 led by Frank Allen superintendent. Morning worship at 4 30 features Sermon Our Cross. Evening service at 7 with The Modern Prodigal. Epworth league meets at 6 and Thursday prayer meeting at 7.

Methodist Church L. Morrell Frank Allen Our Cross Epworth League

Beverly Dispatch wedding ties Nelsonville Athens friends

The Beverly Dispatch notes the marriage of Isabelle McCann to John G. Hibbard at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday. Rev. Howard T. Day officiated with a ring ceremony. The bride, a Beverly High School graduate and Ohio University alumna, wore brick dust satin crepe. The groom is P. G. Hibbard’s son from Athens and Ohio University class of ’22.

Beverly Dispatch Nelsonville Athens Marquise B. McCann Isabelle John G. Hibbard Cleveland Howard T. Day Presbyterian Church Beverly High School Sweet Briar School For Girls Sweet Briar Ohio University John B. Stetson DeLand Florida

Nelsonville W C T U Members Attend Athens District Meet

A list of Nelsonville Woman's Christian Temperance Union members who attended the district convention in Athens on Thursday includes Mrs J Howearth Adelaide Huenefe d Bertha Barker Laura Spencer Kate J Blake Lydia Johnson Rebecca Devore Adda James Belle White Kathryn Herrold Anna Alien and Flora Ledie Rev Howearth also attended from Nelsonville.

Nelsonville W. C. T. U Athens J. Howearth Adelaide Huenefe'd Bertha Barker Laura Spencer Kate J. Blake Lydia Johnson Rebecca Devore Adda James Belle White Kathryn Herrold Anna Alien Flora Ledie Howearth

Cosmopolitan Club Resumes Fall Meeting Schedule

The Cosmopolitan club met Thursday evening with Miss Bertha Nixon hosting. Fifteen members answered roll call on "Industrial Discoveries" as Mrs. Frank Gibbs presented a paper on "Modern Methods of Transportation." Mrs. Harry Jackson discussed "Loneliness Initiated the Radio" and luncheon followed. Mrs. McGovern attended as a guest.

Cosmopolitan Club Bertha Nixon Frank Gibbs Harry Jackson McGovern

Mrs Will Dawson Recovering At Home After Surgery

Mrs Will Dawson who recently underwent a surgical operation at White Cross hospital Columbus has returned home and is making a good recovery. Miss Vauline accompanied her mother home.

Will Dawson White Cross Hospital Columbus Miss Vauline

Toledo Trio Visits Woodson and Grant Kin

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Barber of Toledo visited his brother W. G. Woodson and family, and aunt Mrs. Steve Grant, this week.

J. A. Barber Toledo W. G. Woodson Steve Grant

Surprise party for Mrs Seibert on Walnut Street

A group of friends and neighbors hosted a surprise at Mrs Seibert's Walnut street home presenting a pocket book and gifts. The evening featured music and games followed by an elegant lunch for numerous hostesses and guests. Additional visits included Mr and Mrs W Hitchings and Mr and Mrs Frank Hitchings in Athens on business. Mr and Mrs F Bean attended Guysville on Sunday.

L. Seibert Walnut Street S. Frank WG. Evans J. Warrington J. Evans J. Horton N. Horton C. Patton S. Woolery Silecott H. Rodda W. Hall Dc. Bagley P. Duncan F. Higgins M. Ohlinger J. Bean Ollie Seibert M. McGill A. Juniper Tollock Philo W. Hitchings Frank Hitchings Athens F. Bean Guysville

Hollister Sunday Services Schedule

Hollister announces Sunday activities led by Jas. Brown, Superintendent. Prayer at 10 36 a m and preaching at 7 p m with the sermon titled A Corn of Wheat.

Hollister Jas. Brown

Veterans sons camp to organize in city at VFW club

A camp for sons of veterans will be organized in the city next Thursday evening with members of W. I. Johnson Post G. A. R. in the American Legion club rooms at 7 o clock. About 40 local youths are eligible for membership and those able to attend are urged to participate. A fee of $2 is requested from attendees.

Sons of Veterans W. I. Johnson Post American Legion Club

School Board Meeting Slated With State Educator Speaker

George M. Morris state education supervisor will speak at a PTA meeting next Tuesday evening likely at the M E church. Topics include conditions facing Glouster schools and related issues. All who care about the schools are urged to attend.

George M. Morris State Department of Education Parent-Teacher Association M. E. Church

Church of Christ Sunday services and sermons listed

Bible school at 9 Sunday morning. Communion and sermon at 4 15 p m on Kingdom Importance. Evangelistic service at 7 with topic Gods Con. Third sermon in the series on John 3 16. You are invited to all the services.

Church of Christ

Church Services Next Sunday at Taylor Ridge

Services will be conducted at the Taylor Ridge church next Sunday afternoon by Rev. March of Athens and Rev. Courtney of Chauncey.

Taylor Ridge Church March of Athens Courtney Chauncey

Senator LeFever to Speak at Glouster High Assembly

Senator LeFever will address Glouster High School students during next Wednesday morning’s assembly. A brief citizen representative talk follows, continuing the regular Wednesday feature after Representative Rose and the former speaker.

Senator LeFever Glouster High School Rose

Roberts Tigers to Clash With West Jefferson at Murray

Murray hosts a football game Sunday October 19 at 2 30 pm between Roberts Tigers and West Jefferson Indians. West Jefferson brings a strong lineup for a likely brisk contest on the Murray grounds.

Old Jurist Swartz Of Newark Dies

Jude John Miller Swartz, a veteran attorney from Newark, is reported as one of the oldest practicing lawyers in the area as of October 10. Further details on his career and death are not provided in the fragment.

OLD Jurist Dis Newark Jude John Miller Swartz

Comfortable Top Garment for the Small Girl

Describes a pattern for a child's top in sizes 2 4 6 and 8 years with fabric suggestions including serge jersey velours velvet and taffeta. A 6 year size requires yards of 40 inch material. Pattern mailed to any address on receipt of 12 cents in silver or stamps.

Mrs L Seibert W J Johnson Visit Athens Host Mrs Bechtold

Mrs L Seibert and Mrs W J Johnson with their daughter spent Wednesday in Athens as guests of Mrs Bechtold.

L. Seibert W. J. Johnson Athens W. Bechtold

Widow Norris Jackson Widow Jane Jackson Dies at Home

Mrs Jane Jackson aged about 78 died at 9 this morning at 863 Poplar Street after a period of declining health She was the widow of Norris Jackson who died five years ago They had no children One sister Mrs Paul Dumont of East St Louis Ill and a foster daughter Miss Alberta Edgell Jackson cared for her and remains at the home Funeral plans are not yet made.

Jane Jackson Poplar Street Norris Jackson Paul Dumont East St. Louis Ill Alberta Edgell Jackson

Glouster Jacksonville and Hollister A M E Churches

Jacksonv ille A B church notes Sunday school at 9 a m with Miss Adam Lent as superintendent Preaching at 7 p m followed by communion service and congregational observance

Jacksonville Hollister A. B A. P. Cohagen

Increase in Water Rates Starts Row

Marion city officials opened the series of conferences to block or modify the Marion Water Co new rates planned for October 27. State law prevents protests, but officials seek a satisfactory rate outcome. Current minimum is two dollars quarterly. new schedule would charge Marion residents $1.40 monthly under the Obie Utilities Commission filing.

Marion Marion Water Company Grant Ed. Mouser, Jr Lars Obie Utilities Commission

Anatole France Reported Deteriorating Condition

Word from Tours France says renowned writer Anatole France remains critically ill and unconscious after a night of weakness. Official bulletin released at noon confirms his frail state and ongoing health battle.

Tours France Anatole France

Retail food prices rise in September across twenty cities

The Department of Labor reports a fall rise in the retail price of food in September across twenty cities. The largest increases reach three percent in Bridgeport Fall River Mobile and New Haven.

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