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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1923

Page

2

Ohio University to Debate US ICJ Plan with Cincinnati Miami

A three school triangular debate is set for March 7 1924 in Cincinnati with the University of Cincinnati Miami University and Ohio University. The topic asks whether the United States should enter the International Court of Justice. Ohio negatives face Miami positives at Oxford and Cincinnati sides. A duel debate with Denison University is being arranged. The Ohio Wesleyan Freshman debate topic and date will be announced soon. Comfort and economy offer Cole's Hot Blast Heaters.

Cincinnati University of Cincinnat Miami University Ohio W. Mr. Cooper Ohio University United States International Court of Justice Cooper Athens Oxford Miami Denison University Ohio Wesleyan-Ohio University

Community Notes From Athens County Gatherings

The column records social visits and small-town events across Athens County. Names include Mrs. John Shaffer Mr. Fred Wheaton Walter Wherton and families with dinners guests and travel to Powhatan Point Nelsonville Logan and Elm Rock. The Preston baby recovering from whooping cough and a death in West Virginia are noted.

John Shaffer Athens Charles McDaniel Albany Fred Wheaton Walter Wherton E. W. Bingman Thelma Virgene Mercer Genevieve Frazier Nelsonville George Cowan Powhatan Point Cowan Buff Coon Murray City Lew Jones Orbiston Leslie Coon Homer McBrayer West Virginia McBrayer Catherine McBrayer Edson Riley Logan Dessie Hoisington Pomeroy Russel Ed Preston Preston Margaret Lowe Huntington John Christian Walter Wharton Florida Elm Rock

New Lamp Burns 94 Percent Air Beats Electric or Gas

A new oil lamp tested by the U S Government and 35 universities outperforms 10 ordinary lamps with no odor smoke or noise It burns 94 percent air and 6 percent kerosene The inventor F E A 609 W Lake St Chicago is offering 10 day free trials or free lamp to first local adopter and agency income claim Also see church services at Factory church Clarks Chapel and Central Avenue church with a special sermon by Rev Brown and a Copeland Class Six choir performance

U. S FE. A. Re Lake St Chicago Factory Clarks Chapel Rev. Brown Central Avenue Church

Funeral attendance and local visits across communities

The text notes attendances at a funeral for Marce lus Rutledge and Wesley Aleshire visiting relatives in Wellston. It lists several local residents visiting Springfield, Indiana, Missouri trips, and family gatherings. It mentions class dues of 25 cents and a request for all members to attend Sunday school, with others invited.

Marcelus Rutledge Wesley Aleshire Wellston Albert Aleshire Catherine Zimmerman Springfield E. Butler Alen Chadwell Sand Ridge Borings Earen Morgan Indiana Joe Kennedy Arthur Wilson James Terrell Missouri Mary Mason Alfred Emerson Fayette County Richard Whetstone Clifford Millie Myrtle Boring Fred Boring Fioodwood

Enrollment Changes and Health Examinations at Local School

Rowena Kughn and Emmett Culver entered seventh grade while Ernest Donelson Delbert Cline joined first grade. Elmer Cowan left third grade. Third grade with 46 pupils had 38 present last month. Margaret Noble teaches. Medical exams for seniors and all first four grades underway with Dr Nelson The Plains Dr Uedigo and Dr MccDugal Athens aided by Miss Cavanaugh. Throat nose issues common Eyes and ears require attention Few high school defects found. Coach Fiske and players Moore Tipton McHarg Cook Hawk Thorne Hamer Darnell traveled to Canaanville for a tournament. Some will attend Salem PTA social to raise funds for equipment.

Rowena Kughn Albany Emmett Culver Stroud’s Run Ernest Donelson Delbert Cline Elmer Cowan Margaret Noble Nelson the Plains Uedigo MccDugal Athens Cavanaugh Fiske Canaanville Moore Tipton McHarg Cook Hawk Thorne Hamer Darnell Salem Parent-Teacher Association

Church Day Observances With Sermons and Services

Many local churches announce upcoming services for Sunday and next week. First Methodist Church invites all students with Delta Tau Delta Gamma Gamma Gamma Zeta Tau Alpha visiting. sermons titled Hands Human and Divine and Beginnings. Epworth League at 6 and evening service at 7. Presbyterian Church led by Abbott Y Wilcox with Bible school at 9 and worship at 10:30. reception of members set. Christian Science Society lists Are sin disease and death real with 9:30 Sunday school and reading room hours. Central Ave M E Church Woodward Frederick Brown preaches at 10:15 with 9:15 Sunday school and 6 Epworth League.

First Methodist Noss Delta Tau Delta Gamma Gamma Gamma Zeta Tau Alpha Epworth League Presbyterian Church Abbott Y. Wilcox Dr. Wilcox Christian Science Society South Court Street Central Ave. M. E Frederick Brown Tople

The Sin of Pride Sunday Sermon at First Christian Church

The Second in a series of Sunday evening sermons on The Fundamental Sins of the Human Heart at First Christian Church W State and Congress Sts. Reverend Chatley leads with 9:15 Bible school 10:30 sermon 7 P M. Frances Havergal hymn writer. Higley Men meet at Oden Johnson home on May Avenue.

First Christian Church W. State and Congress M. E. Chatley Christian Endeavor Frances Havergal Higley Oden Johnson May Avenue

Time to Face the Facts Mayr’s Remedy Ends Indigestion Claims

A testimonial from a patient who credits Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy with curing years of indigestion gastritis and other ailments after trials with six doctors. The ad claims the product clears catarrhal mucus and intestinal inflammation and offers money back after one dose with McKee Drug Co Athens and other listed pharmacists promoting the remedy.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Ger Pharmacy Nelsonville

New Reef Discovered in Um Singwane

In Johannesburg Africa a virgin reef of great richness was found beneath native mealie patch soil at Um Singwane. The discovery suggests significant mining potential for the region and local prospecting activity intensifies.

Johannesburg Africa Umsingwane

Frat Moving Day Saturday at Ohio University

Two fraternities at Ohio University plan a coordinated move on Saturday. Delta Tau Delta shifts from Hoover cottage on University Terrace to the old Bet Theta Pi house on President Street. Beta chapter takes over Hoover cottage while Delta Tau Delta remodels its new home and Betas prepare for yearlong relocation.

Ohio University Delta Tau Delta Hoover Cottage University Terrace Bet Theta Pi Fraternity President Street Engineering and Manuel

Mongoose Escapes in London Depot Defies Capture

A mongoose freed from a banana crate at a London railway depot is reducing rat and cat numbers and has resisted all recapture efforts.

London

Deaths and Funeral Notice in Clarks Chapel Ohio

Miss Martha Phillips aged 48 died Thursday at her parents home Mr and Mrs Henry Phillips after an August surgical operation in a nearby hospital. Funeral services will be at Clarks Chapel Church Sunday at 10 am with interment in the adjoining cemetery. She is survived by parents six siblings Rich Edward Mary Frank Elza Graham and Wilbur Young. One brother is deceased.

Clarks Chapel Martha Phillips Henry Phillips Clarks Chapel Church Rich Edward Mary Frank Elza Graham Athens Wilbur Young Rock Rifle

Victorious Christ Sermon Series At Heath Methodist

Rev Otto Giesen will start a sermon series titled The Victorious Christ at 10 30 Sunday morning at Heath Methodist Middleport with topics including The Inscription Upon the Cross and Christ and the Thinkers The Musicians and other titles. The church boasts a strong southern choir and welcomes visitors. Weather report notes a bright clear day in New York for the World Series game at Yankee Stadium with a capacity crowd expected due to the holiday. Electricity touted as a new weapon to eradicate boll weevil pests.

Otto Giesen Heath Methodist Middleport Christ New York Yankee Stadium

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