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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1922

Page

3

Conference Notes From Nelsonville Reach Logan Start

News item notes pastor will preach morning and evening services. Last Sunday before conference. Conference convenes at Logan on Wednesday, September 12.

Logan

Circle of Ruth Dinner Held by Mathewsons at Presbyterian Church

Mrs Tom Mathewson and Miss Ary Mathewson host a Circle of Ruth dinner for Presbyterian church members on Monday at 5 30 PM in the social rooms. A 4 30 PM business meeting convenes first with the fall season hoped to start strong.

Circle OF Ruth Tom Mathewson Missary Mathewson Ruth Presbyterian Church

Service at Circle Hill Sunday Evening

Rev. Cecil Mender will conduct services at Circle Hill Sunday evening at 7 PM. For special reasons a good attendance is desired.

Circle Hill Cecil Mender

Revival Begins Week After Sunday At Local Church

Pastor F C Sanehailtz announces a revival starting the week after Sunday September 7. church activities include Sunday school at 9:30, service at 10:30, love feast at 2 30, evening worship and sermon at 7. assistants Miss Jadshaw and Miss Sanehaltz will sing and preach.

F. C. Sanehailtz Miss Jadshaw Miss Sanehaltz

Regular Service and School Program at Athens Presbytery

Pastor Leon Arpee leads ordinary worship at 16 30 with a linked evening youth session at seven. He attends the Athens Presbytery meeting in Watertown Monday and aims to return for Wednesday night prayer with Mrs.ril Griffin about the Wooster summer school.

Leon Arpee All Meeting of Athens Presbytery Watertown Ril Griffin Wooster Sumer School

Johnsons Welcome Baby at Carey Home

Dr and Mrs Wilbur Johnson welcomed a daughter today at their new home in Carey. Mrs Bone and daughter will visit Dr and Mrs A M Mann at Pataskala while en route.

Wilbur Johnson Carey Bone A. M. Mann Pataskala

The Way the Truth and the Life sermon canvass at church

Pastor Paul E Kemper leads Sunday school at 9 30 morning service at 10 30 with a sermon on The Way the Truth and the Life from 1 30 to 3 30 p m as a member canvass. A mass meeting follows at 6 and evening worship at 7 with The Rule as theme.

Paul E. Kemper Heme Epworth

Home Coming at Christian Church with special music

Bible school begins at 9 30 A M under Pastor C L Johnson with home coming events. The large auditorium hosts a 9 50 assembly and special addresses. After the program no sermon at the usual hour but Lord s Supper observed. Evening evangelistic service at 7 P M titled Our Great Neglect. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 P M with County convention in Glouster September 133.

Christian Church C. L. Johnson Pastor Bible School Christian Endeavor Society Glouster

Birthday surprise honors Mrs. Parry at neighbor gathering

Friends and neighbors gathered Thursday evening at Mrs. Carl Parry's home to celebrate her birthday. Ice cream and cake were served, and guests presented her with a beautiful umbrella. Attendees included Mesdames Kuhn Starrett Dewhurst Cranmer Holland Robinson Lamb Kelly Newton Howell Riley Parry Smith Hillen Tucker Pritts Kuhn Starrett Pritts Newton, and Edward Newton.

Carl Parry Mrs. Parry Mesdames James Kuhn A. E. Starrett Joe Dewhurst Hannah Cranmer Steve Holland John Robinson Ray Lamb Fred Kelly F. D. Newton Chas Howell Ronnie Riley Earl Parry Lee Smith Walt Hillen Brice Tucker C. E. Pritts Nellie Kuhn Madge Starrett Evelyn Pritts Ruth Newton Beatrice Starrett Elizabeth Cranmer Grace and Dewight Kuhn Leonard Parry Edward Newton

Boosinger Called to Ravena for Sister-in-Law’s Death

Frances Boosinger is summoned to Ravena Ohio by the death of his sister in law Mrs Maurice I Boosinger and will be absent until Tuesday. Mrs E J Kessinger and daughter Mary Elizabeth spent days in Columbus while Mr Kessinger and Paul Kemper drove there today and will return this evening. Miss Lila Young recovers after adenoids and tonsils operation performed by Drs Hoodlett and Sprague in Chauncey.

Frances Boosinger Ravena Maurice I. Boosinger E. J. Kessinger Mary Elizabeth Columbus Kessinger Paul Kemper Lila Young

Weiner Roast Honors Pocahontas Chiefs at Mrs Hawk’s Home

The past chiefs of the Pocahontas enjoyed a Wednesday night weiner roast at Mrs Joe Hawk’s Happy Hollow home. Ida Green and Sadie Linton entertained. Bride and groom Mr Ams Hawk and bride appeared on ponies after a festive evening.

Weiner Pocahontas Joe Hawk Happy Hollow Ida Green Sadie Linton Gertrude D.lton Bess Bland Ams Hawk Mrs Hawk

Shaffer Reunion Draws Shaffers From Surrounding Areas

Attendees from Peoria Circlehill Nelsonville Glouster Rockbridge near Lancaster Laurelview Athens Jackson New Marshfield and Athens R 9 joined the Shaffer family at the Levis farm Monday for a baskets filled dinner then departed late in the afternoon hoping they won.

Shaffer Shaffers Levis Farm Nellie Daft Earnest Peoria George Daft Calvin Clayton Circlehill Ladone Elvamae Daft l Nelsonville Lottie Cannon Don Cannon Nile Bernice Vernice Nellie Glouster Mable Mingus Earnestine Christine Millfield Lorenzo Shaffer Fie Geraldine Harold Leota Hatti Kline Clo Fred Foss Rowena Demar Woodrow Rockbridge William Carpenter Eileen Reo June Lancaster Florence Fox Wilbur Russel Fox Laurelvyille Arthur Hunter Athens Hugh Shaffer Kate Jackson Carmin Shaffer New Marshfield William Brown

Reunion Planned For Labor Day At Logan Fair Grounds

A reunion is planned to be held again on Labor Day at Logan Fair Grounds. Organizers encourage attendees to mark the date and expect a gathering of former classmates and community members.

Logan Fair Grounds

Government pays millions to WWI veterans abroad

The War Veterans Bureau announces monthly distributions totaling about 600000 dollars in insurance and compensation to U S veterans of the American expeditionary force in France. Some countries receive hundreds of checks with varying sums, including Italy 200000, Ireland 60000, Poland 50000, Canada 50000, with many others over a hundred checks in Europe and elsewhere.

Washington France C. R. Forbes War Veterans Bureau Forbes Italy Ireland Poland Canada Denmark Finland Germany Greece Holland Lithuania Norway Sweden England Scotland British West Indies China Jugo-Slavia Portugal Rumania Switzerland Mexico Algiers Morocco Esthenia Korea and Moravia

All-Metal British Troop Carriers Tested in Empire

The air Ministry is testing all-metal troop carrying aircraft designed to transport twenty-five soldiers with armament. Two Weybridge-built craft await full trials before orders, aimed at tropical policing in the British Empire. Early trials will occur in Mesopotamia with RAF control and infantry and cavalry support.

London Air Ministry Weybridge British Empire Mesopotamia Royal Air Force

Ohio Land Prices Fall From War Peak Says University

Rural economists at Ohio University report Ohio farm land values have declined sharply from wartime highs. The study, based on Federal Crop Estimates data, notes a deflation from 1913 to 1920 and places current averages around 66 dollars per acre, near the 1915 level.

Ohio Ohio University Federal Bureau of Crop

Seaplane Designed to Carry a 2000-Pound Torpedo

London reports that after extensive experiments a seaplane has been developed capable of carrying and accurately discharging a torpedo over 2,000 pounds. The design has been submitted to the Air Ministry for approval.

International News Service London Air Ministry

Will Lila Lee Become Mrs Chaplin in Rumor Circles

In Hollywood rumors swirl that actress Lila Lee may marry Charlie Chaplin after Mildred Harris, Chaplin’s former wife, stated the rumor is widely heard among filmland insiders. Those with no comment include Char.

Mrs. Chaplin Lila Lee Los Angeles Charlie Chaplin Tollywood Mildred Harris Char

Chauncey School Board Approves Two Room Addition

Chauncey board of education in special session considers crowded schools and passes a resolution to build a two room building on Sycamore street under construction by Carpenter Keck. The Goodson building gains new seats and a temporary school room to relieve crowding and ensure education for students.

Chauncey Board of Education Sycamore Street Carpenter Keck Goodson Chauncey

Calvary Baptist Church Glouster services and assault incident

Glouster Calvary Baptist Church led by Homer Smith held Sunday School at 9 15 a m devotion at 10 15 a m and preaching at 7 00 p m with the Lord's Supper observed during the evening. A Friday night attack on Perry Chalfant on Taylor Ridge Hill left him head injuries and a fractured skull. he was found by James McClellan and transported to Dr Crawford's office for treatment. He could not identify his assailant.

Calvary Baptist Church Homer Smith Trimble Taylor Ridge Perry Chalfant James McClellan Perry Dr. Crawford

Surprise Birthday Party For Cecil Love At Home

A surprise party was given at Cecil Love’s Sand Ridge home Thursday evening for his twenty eighth birthday. Neighbors and friends gathered and waited for his return from Chauncey. A good social time followed with refreshments served late.

Cecil Love Sand Ridge Love Home Mr. Love Chauncey

Illnesses Reported Among Local Residents This Week

Among those listed as sick this week are A. P. Figgins, Mrs. M. J. Gardner and Mrs. Fred Shaner who has been ill for several weeks.

A. P. Figgins M. J. Gardner Fred Shaner

Family to Move After Selling City Property Near Lewis Car Stop

Carl Shafer and family and Mr and Mrs George Wilson plan to move to a property near the Lewis car stop after selling their city property to Mr Baughman a Morristown school teacher in Morristown.

Carl Shafer George Wilson Lewis Mr. Baughman Morristown

Weekleys Visit Chauncey After Florida Wedding

Mr and Mrs Lester A Weekley married two weeks ago in Stark Florida visit Chauncey to see Mr and Mrs E A Weekley. They previously stopped in Elyria and Cleveland. He has worked three years in Oak Fila in a box and crate mill and they plan to reside there.

Lester A. Weekley Stark, Fla Chauncey E. A. Weekley Elyria Cleveland

Drake Visit and Kin Visit Trio Travel in Ohio

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Drake visited friends in Athens Friday. Miss Gladys Bradfield and her sister Mrs. Gilbert Courtney with Betty Jane, went to Columbus Saturday to visit their aunts Mrs. W. H. Bradfield and Mrs. William Dawson.

J. A. Drake Athens Gladys Bradfield Gilbert Courtney Betty Jane Columbus W. H. Bradfield William Dawson

Death of Mrs Love Buried After Funeral at Sand Run

Mrs Love, an aged resident, died at her home north of the city and was buried at Sand Run after funeral services at her home Friday morning. She is survived by her husband and several children.

Love Sand Run

Local Residents Plan Homes in Chauncey and The Plains

Mr and Mrs John Loper sold property in Chauncey and are building a residence at The Plains. Mrs Earl Bridgewater and baby have returned to Akron after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs A H England.

John Loper Chauncey the Plains Earl Bridgewater Baby Akron A. H. England

Arm Hurt in Street Car Elbows for $5,000 Damages

H. Edgar Stone of Cleveland sues the Cleveland Street Railways Company for $5,000 alleging a street car started suddenly while he held to a strap, wrenching his arm severely.

Cleveland H. Edgar Stone Cleveland Street Railways Company

Childs Arm Fracture After Yard Bicycle Fall

Dorothy Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs HB L Jones sustained a fracture to her left arm about midway between elbow and wrist from a bicycle fall in the rear yard on Main street Thursday evening. Dr A J Crawford reduced the fracture.

Dorothy HB. L. Jones Jones Main Street A. J. Crawford

Mrs Gurley Leaves City for Richmond Winter Visit

Mrs. Charlotte Gurley spent the summer in the city with Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Leadbetted and left Saturday for Richmond Indiana to spend the winter with her son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Needham.

Charlotte Gurley D. D. Leadbetted Richmond Ind G. P. Needham

Mrs Morrison Brown Visits Columbus Brother in Law

Mrs Morrison Brown and her son Harold traveled to Columbus on Saturday to stay a few days with her brother Arthur Wolf who is recovering from an appendicitis operation.

Funeral for Martin Walsh in Corning

Mr and Mrs M F Noon Mr and Mrs Tom Noon and Ed Quinn attended the funeral of Martin Walsh at Corning Saturday. Interment was made in the cemetery at New Lexington.

M. F. Noon Tom Noon Ed Quinn Martin Walsh Corning New Lexington

Mrs Emma Kempton Visits Cunningham Family Near Pittsburg

Mrs Emma Kempton of Pittsburg visited Friday with Mr and Mrs Wilfred Cunningham and relatives in the area. She had long lived in Trimble and stayed to catch up with old neighbors during the trip.

Emma Kempton Pittsburg Wilfred Cunningham

Miss Thelma Andrews Taken For Appendicitis Operation

Thelma Andrews was taken to a Columbus hospital on Friday by her parents Mr and Mrs Ed Andrews for an appendicitis operation.

Thelma Andrews Columbus Ed Andrews

Trimble pair attends Indianapolis wedding in Indiana

Mrs. A. W. Cole and her daughter Hazel of Trimble returned Friday from Indianapolis where they attended the wedding of Rev. Carl Cole and Miss Gertrude Mary Craver. They then spent a week with relatives in Indiana.

A. W. Cole Hazel Trimble Indianapolis Carl Cole Gertrude Mary Craver

Local social notes record visits and returns

Miss Ruth Powell of Nelsonville visited this week as guest of Miss Irene Blower. Miss Anne Williams has returned from Chautauqua New York where she spent the summer.

Ruth Powell Nelsonville Irene Blower Anne Williams Chautauqua, N. Y

Logue Sr Visits Logan to See Injured Son

James Logue Sr. traveled to Logan on Friday to see his son James Logue Jr. injured in a motorcycle accident last Saturday night. The young man is progressing and out of danger. Mr Logue praises the Logan hospital treatment.

James Logue Sr Logan James Jr Mr. Logue Logan Hospital

Dining Etiquette Note Targets Soup Orders

A civic column advises that girls dining with young men should avoid soup to keep the mood inviting. The piece warns bouillon may spoil the appetite and suggests choosing more substantial fare in public dining.

Real Estate Transfers in Athens and Townships

Real estate transfers list multiple deeds across Athens and surrounding townships. Names include Dye, Jack, Fierce, Vorhes, Bond and Mortgage Investment Company, Murhpy, Morris, Griffin, Williams, Brooks, Isham, Isham Wil i Amson, Pierce, Love, Dixon, Swart, Baker, Zerty, Singl, Vance, Christman, Wyatt, Rainey, White, Pidcock, Hirde with parcels and sections cited and minimal consideration noted as $1 or $2000.

Athens Clayton Vivian Vorhes Bond and Mortgage Investment Company Carpenter Her Iware Company Frank R. Murphy Hope W Lewis C. Morris Minnand Joh Noeffler Thelman J Mabel E. Griffin Charlies E. Williams W. A. Brooks Same Benson Jet &9

Irish leader orders irregulars to ignore Dail Five

London dispatch reports Famonn de Valera orders irregulars elected to the Dail Five to refuse recognition of the Dail and the Irish Provisional Government at Dublin.

London Famonn de Valera Dail Dublin

Wes Becher Hardware Store Favored Local Fixture

Amherst readers note Wes Becher hardware store remains a favored working hub in the city as residents discuss its role and ongoing presence in local commerce and daily life.

Amherst Wesbecher Hardware City

Regent Robbery Marks Eighth Break-in in Ten Years

A regent robbery of the store highlights a pattern of persistent theft with the outlet noting its eighth burglary in the past decade.

Regent

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelsonville News International Holiness Church M. E. Church Chestnut Street Mill St J. E. Zeller Nelsonville McArthur Farrow Ville, O Victrolas Victor Records The Gem Pharmacy Pythian Building Boston Athens Book & News Sam Britain Peggy Joyce Athens ‘Township Grace A. Dye George M Sadie Jack A. A E. J. Per James H. Fierce Carthage Township J. Jones Africa D. Pierce Action Section Chauncey Homer Love Nettie Love Dixon Harry Yiuldah Swart Albany H. Hubert Baker Eva M. Baker Troy Township George Z Irphy E. J. Singn William An' Alma Vance Read R. Baister Lake Ruth William Dpd. Christman Charles G. Wyatt Marian Wyatt Ella E. Rainey Mary White Robert Harper Hubert White Waterloo Township William C. Pidcock Eliza J. Pidcock Nelsonville Charlies FE Welce Jerry M Hirde Pennsylvania Winchester Sunray Wheaton Glo Goodrich Silvertown Miller, Goodyear Firestone Baughman Auto Supply Co Chevrolet Albany Milling Co Albany, O Olds Moler Auto Sales Company Moler Auto Sales Company of Elsonville
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