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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1924
Page
3
Miss Rebecca Sharp and Miss Louise Rice hosted a Hallowe'en party Thursday evening in the Sharp garage. Guests arrived in costumes and enjoyed wartonyies and games before a delicious lunch served by the Westesses. The gathering ended around 9 o'clock.
The boys of the Presbyterian church are asked to meet at 6 30 this evening at the church with the Chippewa Tribe.
Mrs Charles Farrow entertained Wednesday evening with a 6 oclock dinner and card party for her club members. She was assisted by sisters Mrs George Schoonover Mrs A D Farrow of Columbus and Mrs Frank Mellinger. Attendants included Mrs Miler Wilson Leland Devore Harry Saylor Spencer Steenrod Stuart Hoodlet Granville Hedges Gerald Nelson Frank Mellinger Don Towden. Guests were Mrs Zail Kemp and Carl Stratton.
Bible School at 9 30 with the subject Stilling the Storm. Morning worship at 10 39. Report from Cleveland convention. Evening Christian Endeavor at 6 with Law Enforcement. Night worship at 7 titled Obedient to the Vision.
PW exit HOLINESS CHURCH. F. C. Laneholtz. Pastor. Sunday School at 9 30 a m. Morning worship at 10 30 a m Sermon subject The Holy Spirits and His Work in Service. Tove Feast 2 39 p m Evening service 7 00 p m Special music and subject of sermon The Great Salvation Cottage prayer meeting tonight at Mr Richardson s home on My ers Street.
Edwin L Morrell ministers morning services at 10 36 with Sunday School at 9 30 and a Spee singing by the choir Sermon The Progressive Christian Epworth Teague at 6 Evening Gospel service at 2 Special choir singing Sermon The Great Question and the Answer Thursday service 7 Religious education council Monday 7 , Trustee meeting Monday 7 45 Epworth League Hallowe en party Wednesday 7 30 Election night November 4 church entertainment with radio returns Lunch in social rooms Public invited
G W Irwin, Y M C A Alliance secretary, urged Kiwanis members to devote time to boys rather than gifts. He urged each man to be a companion to his own and other boys, proposing a one day per week commitment to youth activities to transform the community. The Kiwanis club plans a November carry on campaign aiming to boost youth involvement.
Sunday School at 9 30 with Kreig as superintendent and class in charge. Morning worship at 10 30 features special music and a junior sermon The Vision of Sir Launfal with Going Up from Hebrews 11 16. Young People and Intermediate Endeavor in evening with Eula Scheeler president and special music. Theme Wil Millions Now Living Never Die.
The King's Men announce a prayer meeting at Frank Landis's home on High Street tonight. All men with invitations may attend this service.
Marcus Goodman, a former Nelsonville resident and member of Giedman Brothers' Clothing Store, was buried yesterday in Hamilton. The business was located on the site now occupied by the People's Bank.
Residents of Pocohontas district seeking school reservations to be held at Glouster on October 30 may call the provided numbers 407 649 or 438 W for information or to place a request.
Durward North has returned home from St Anthony's hospital Columbus after an appendicitis operation. He is recovering rapidly. Mrs W A Donaldson of Columbus visits her daughter Mrs Deibert Sims. Mr and Mrs E McCune and Eldon Sapp plan to spend a week with Arthur Sapp of Mill street Chaun.
Cleveland guests of Mr and Mrs Otto Kaelim C A Thompson and Miss Carrie Thompson of Columbus stay with Mr and Mrs W W Peston Jr Mr and Mrs Clifton Spencer of Kingwood West Virginia visit the Spencer family in Kingwood and stay with Mrs Joshua Spencer.
Dr and Mrs J M Hyde depart for an Eastern motor trip today leaving their home in town.
A Dodge coupe owned by Lawrence Garrett, eighth grade teacher in Chauncey, was almost completely destroyed by a noon Thursday fire. The blaze, likely caused by a crossed wire and short circuit, heavily damaged the vehicle. Garrett is the son of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Garrett of Athens.
Murray City High won 6 to 0 against Chauncey High at Chauncey Park on Thursday afternoon. A large crowd watched the low scoring football game.
Cey torn ligaments in left ankle after Chauncey versus Murray game. Young Sapp of Chauncey High School treated by Dr. Lindley V. Sprague. Visitor news includes Mrs. Nancy Martin returning to Chauncey with Mrs. Emma Toops of Columbus. Christian church plans in Chauncey for October 26 with Rev. Car BE Hyde as candidate pastor.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Finsterwald hosted guests at their Athens residence on Thursday. Attendees included Mrs Amos H England Mrs Earl Bridgewater and children from Chauncy and Mrs Otto Russell among others.
Walter I. Harter presides at Milifeld with Sunday school at 9 36 and service at 10 36 on Pauls Letter to the Thessalonians. Chauncey hosts Sunday school at 9 30 and a 7 00 service on Is the World Growing Better or Worse. Men chorus class six from Athens will sing during the service. A note mentions beaches with sand that emits a musical tone when stepped on.
Mrs Marinda Crouch Parker widow of Sheldon Parker died at her Hooper street home at 4 am after pneumonia and paralysia. Survived by children Herb J Parker Mrs W D Wilds Morris Delph Athens Mrs J Pr Calderwood Manhattan Kans Mrs JB H Riddle Lancaster Mrs Jesse Pierce Pleasanton seven grandchildren one brother Isaiah Crouch and three sisters. Funeral at Pleasanton church Friday 2 pm with burial nearby. Also note Vatican refused over 100000 for Hebrew Bible as the world’s most valuable book.
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