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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1920

Page

3

Fourth Annual Roll Call for Red Cross in Athens County

Election Day set for November 2 as local Red Cross roll call lists precinct officers and chairpersons across Bern, Rome, Troy, Gayesville, Torch Hill, Coolville, Dover, Lodi, Lee, and Alexander townships with named volunteers and roles. The roster includes numerous chairs such as Estella Goddard in Bern Township and Dorcas A Lowther in Lee Township, detailing precincts and committee members.

American Red Cross Athens County

Circle of Ruth meets at West Franklin home

Mrs. Earl Snake will entertain the Circle of Ruth Monday evening at eight o clock at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. J R Howe on West Franklin Street.

Ruth Earl Snake J. R. Howe West Franklin Street

Athens resident Miss Mills visits Ed Mills family

Miss Jessie Mills of Athens is the guest of her brother Mr Ed Mills and family. Mrs J W Wien and Mrs Elzney spent Thursday in Columbus. Mrs Anna Newman returned Friday from Columbus after attending the grand chapter O E S. Miss Kate Newman spent Friday in Columbus.

Jessie Mills Athens Ed Mills J. W. Wien Elzney Columus Anna Newman Columbus Grand Chapter O. E. S Kate Newman

Fine speaker to be here for Red Cross roll call

At a union meeting of all city churches in the Christian auditorium Sunday at 2 30 General Peter Traub commanding general of Fort Thomas Ky will speak in interest of the Red Cross roll call which starts in the city next Tuesday General Traub is a wonderful speaker no doubt great crowds will hear.

Christian Auditorium Peter Traub Fort Thomas Red Cross Traub

Christian Church Service Schedule and Sermon Topics

Bible school at 9 30 A M lesson study How Down the Corrupt Tree Matt 7 16 27 Morning worship 10 30 Sermon These Walls Symbols of What Evening worship 7 oclock Sermon The Passion of a Righteous Cause Mid week prayer Wednesday 7 Apostolic Method of Financing the Kingdom 2 Cor 8 17 9 6 15 Men's Friday night prayer at Walter Morri son 501 Pleasant View Ave

Christian Church Co L. Johnson Christian Endeavor Walter Morrison Pleasant’View Ave

International Holiness Church Sunday Schedule

Sunday activities include Sunday school at 9 30 a m and sermon at 10 30 a m A testimony meeting at 2 30 p m followed by a long service at 7 p m An evangelistic sermon at 7 30 p m Wednesday evening prayer meeting at 7 p m You are welcome among us.

International Holiness Church

Shower Honors Bride Mrs Floyd Courtney At Myers Retreat

A miscellaneous shower for bride Mrs Naomies age nee Foughty was hosted at her home on Myers Retreet with Mrs Floyd Courtney assisted by Mrs Charles Sheldon. Attendees included Mrs Lawrence Fluke Mrs Dave Gonseth and two daughters Mrs James Bland Mrs A C Andersen Mrs Charles Farrow and daughter Mrs Oscar Bates and two daughters Mrs Harley Mitchell and daughter Mrs William Grace Mrs Fred Courtney Mrs William Bumgardner Mrs John Hite Mildred Pearl and Dorothea Bumgardner and Ellen Alvis. Out of town guest Mrs Carl Shaffer.

Floyd Courtney Charles Sheldon Myers Retreet Naomies Agenee Foughty Lawrence Fluke Dave Gonseth James Bland A. C. Andersen Charles Farrow Oscar Bates Harley Mitchell William Grace Fred Courtney William Bumgardner John Hite Mildred Pearl Dorothea Bumgardner Ellen Alvis Carl Shaffer

Chauncey Women Celebrate Bride With Gifts of Silver and Linen

Mrs Ray Parry Mrs Guy Brookins Miss Neva Farrell and Miss Elsie Wilson of Chauncey attended a wedding where the bride received numerous gifts of silver linen and china.

Ray Parry Guy Brookins Neva’Farrell Elsie Wilson Chauncey

Queen Esther Circle Adds Five Members in Monthly Meeting

The Queen Esther Circle of the M. E. church met at the home of Mrs. Tassie and Nelva Walker. During the business session five new members were added to the society. A social hour followed with a dainty lunch served by the hostess.

Queen Esther M. E. Church

Open House at the Y Planned for Tuesday Evening

The Y hosts an Open House Tuesday with gym games and contests in the gymnasium and music in the lobby in the early evening. A Western Union wire will run to the Y building with a special operator on duty until about 2. Election bulletins will be received over this wire. Ladies and all are welcome.

Western Union

Presbyterian Church Fall Activities Begin This Sunday

Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 Christian Endeavor at 6 and evening worship at 7. Sermons titled Thrift without God and How to Solve Labor Problems. Mrs Roudenbush Mrs Cooley and Miss Johnson lead the Endeavorers who begin their fall work this Sunday.

Presbyterian Church C. H. Roudenbush ER. C. Cooley Margaret Johnson

Nelsonville Estate and Household Items for Sale

For sale items include a folding bed in good condition at 839 Poplar Street and a Buick in good shape priced at 250. J P Tedrow offers two ponies aged four years and various household furnishings. A two story seven room house with bath and garage is available at 912 Chestnut Street Bell 7380. A masquerade Halloween dance at Maccabee Hall on Saturday night and Red Men Hall on Tuesday November 2 are announced for members and invitees.

Poplar Street Buick J. P. Tedrow Bell Chestnut Street Red Men's Hall

A Dollar Day Hat Sale at Style Shop

A local ad lists a dollar day sale on ready trimmed hats with one dollar off and no changes. The Style Shop, Miss Mayme Keplar, promotes a big millinery sale in the Barrot Building and offers hematitching services and prompt out of town orders.

Parry Poplar S Barron Bldg Mayme Keplar

Social visitors and local gatherings in Athens area

New England Mr and Mrs George le and son visit Athens friends. James Summers and children visit Mrs Jos Jackson in Canaanville. Herman Wyatt visits Coolville. George Hill from Athens guests L E Poston and Miss Sarah Edgar. Many Athens residents host and attend events including EM and Lou Spaulding and Dr Miller. Ox roast at Jackson and other Sunday visits noted. Miss Mary Poston is listed as sick.

George le and Son Athens James Summers Bertha James Percy Jos Jackson Canaanville Herman Wyatt Coolville George Hill L. E. Poston Sarah Edgar Missie Mahorter Hinnunday Lou Spaulding Dr. Miller Frank van Dyke L. McDonald Emmett Venom Wade Fred Copelan R. D. Hughes Vivian William Stone Fred Starling Ward Mary Poson Don Worthing Frank Boli Fred Starnin Ella Ginn Harve Cunningham Guysville John Cook Cynthia Ginn Florence Wright Myrtle Stewart Stanton James Ralph Channell Jackson Prudence Wilson Rebecca Starlin George Tippie Sugar Creek Tippie Elizabeth Bacon John Dales Dakmill John Pheeteplace Annie Baker Clifford Amos van Dyke Mary Poston

Boy Scouts to Gather for Surprise Sunday Afternoon

All city Boy Scouts are asked to meet in the Mohican classroom of the Presbyterian church at two oclock Sunday afternoon. A surprise awaits every Scout who attends the meeting.

Presbyterian Church Okelock

Major Charles Tittman Delights Athens Audience In Recital

Major Charles Tittman, a renowned bass baritone, was warmly applauded at Ohio University during a Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association convention program. The veteran singer delivered a varied set including Leoncavallo prologue excerpts, Schubert pieces, French and Hungarian selections, and an encore "Lass With the Delicate Air" plus the "Banjo Song" before Dr. Hoffman spoke at the close.

Charles T. Tittman Ohio University Southeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association Tittman America Athens Leoncavello Major Tittman Shubert Hoffman Ohio Wesleyan

Government plans new radio station at Geneva

Swiss authorities plan a powerful radio transmitter in Geneva to extend broadcasting reach. The project aims to boost coverage and signal strength for national and regional audiences.

Geneva

Brazil to convert agricultural station into pemicultural model farm

The government plans to transform an experimental agricultural station into a pemicultural practice school for students and a model farm for farmers, aiming to promote modern farming techniques locally.

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