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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1936

Page

5

Committees Appointed To Lead Party Vote Drive

Athens County Republican leaders announced Capt. Frank S. Lowry as campaign manager with Harold J. Rose and three others on the organizing committee. Finance heads include R. W. Finsterwald and members Dr. C. L. Jones A. B. Roe and John H. Winder. Township heads J. Clyde Edmundson and John Hope, speakers G. D. Gorham and J. W. Wilson named. Mrs. Anna K. Price chairs the county women’s organization with several assistants. Planned countywide meetings will feature national state and local speakers.

Capt Frank S. Lowry Athens County Harold J. Rose Rose Lowry Athens Party Cline Gordon Gray A. B. Ros H. T. Phillips R. W. Finsterwald C. L. Jones A. B. Roe John H. Winder J. Clyde Edmundson John Hope G. D. Gorham J. W. Wilson Anna K. Price Georgia Kilpatrick E. R. Walker Eugene Shafer O. F. Rowland Eleanor Minister Lucy Murphy

Schools Observe Constitution Week Across Districts

Schools and patriotic groups host Constitution Week activities celebrating the 149th anniversary of the Signing of the Constitution on September 17 1787. Delegates to the Constitutional Convention included lawyers judges and merchants with Franklin the oldest at 81 and Pinckney the youngest at 29. The programs reference Magna Charta the Bill of Rights and Habeas Corpus Act and note colonial English influence on American rights. The D A R program Saturday includes essay readings.

Philadelphia United States Benjamin Franklin Charles Pinckney

Vendol Helped Local Woman Overcome Dizziness and Constipation

Mrs. Charles J. Handa recounts relief after two weeks on Vendol with Vendor laxative tablets. She describes prior dizziness, blurred vision, headaches, back and leg pains, gas, and stomach troubles. She reports regularity, better sleep, improved appetite, and calmer nerves, and notes Vendol being sold by Athens Pharmacy and Hickman’s Pharmacy in Nelsonville.

Charles J. Handa Ohio Coal Co Athens Nelsonville Hickman

Night Classes Offered At Ohio University

Ohio University announces evening and Saturday morning classes with registration this evening from 5 to 9 30 and again Saturday morning. Some courses are already underway while others are being organized, says registrar Dr. F B Dilley.

Ohio University F. B. Dilley

Public School Enrollment in Athens Rises Overall

Athens public schools report total enrollment of 1 564 this year, up from 1 489 last year. Senior high is slightly below last year, junior high up, and West Side adds a fifth grade shifting students to Central. East Side and Rufus Putnam show gains while central totals edge up.

Athens Public Schools Harper C. Pendry Athens Senior High West Side Central Rufus Putnam East Side Athens Sr Athens Jr

Christian Science Lesson Subject Announced in Athens

A Christian Science church in Athens will read the Lesson Sermon on Sunday September 20 with Matter as the topic. The Golden Text cites John 3:6 and Isaiah 55:1 is among the readings. The Science and Health passage emphasizes God thoughts as eternal and matter as counterfeit of spirit.

Christian Science Church Athens Mary Baker Eddy

Reception for Episcopal preference students at Leete home

A reception for new Episcopal preference students is set for Friday from 7 30 to 9 at Miss Constance Leete’s 52 University Terrace with Women's Auxiliary assist hosts. The receiving line includes Miss Leete Miss Amy Allen Dean John R Johnston and Rev and Mrs Lloyd Clarke. The Episcopal Student Club meets Sunday at 6 at the rectory 55 E State St. New students invited to help plan the year.

Episcopal Preference Constance Leete University Terrace Woman's Auxiliary E. State St

Presbytery to Meet at Amesville Church Next Monday

Athens Presbytery will convene at the Presbyterian Church in Amesville next Monday. The pastor and an elder from each church will attend, with Rev. A. T. Clark and Elder John Jagers representing the Athens church.

Athens Presbyterian Church Amesville A. T. Clark John Jagers

James Warner Dies At Home in Canada

James Wood Warner 26 of Willesden Green Alberta Canada died at home. He was youngest son of P O Warner Alberta, mother Bertha Wood of Alexander Township, and father a Meigs County farmer. He leaves four sisters Mabel Los Angeles Lucille Grace Calgary and Lucy Cincinnati and brother Cecil Chicago. Morning worship at First Baptist Church Middleport 10 15 with Sunday School 9 15 BYPU 6 30 and evening service 7 30 Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30.

Pearl Wood Albany James Wood Warner Willesden Green Alberta Canada P. O. Warner Bertha Wood Alexander Township Meigs County James Wood Mabel Los Angeles Lucille and Grace Calgary Lucy Cincinnati Cecil Chicago Middleport Church Middleport First Baptist Church BYPU

Appointment of Administrator for Effie Barringer Estate

John W Bolin of Athens Ohio appointed Administrator of the Estate of Effie Barringer deceased of Coolville Athens County Ohio Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred Dated September 10 1936 M JOHNSON Probate Judge Athens County Ohio 9-18-3008

John W Bolin Athens Ohio Effie Barringer Coolville Athens County M. Johnson

Churches Resume Full Programs in Athens Churches

Athens churches restart full Sunday programs with student activities. New First M E Church pastor Dr. William G. Seaman preaches at morning service. Sunday School begins 9 15 with university class. Wesley groups meet weekly and Phi Tau Theta holds midweek events.

Athens William G. Seaman M. E Wesley Players Wesley Foundation Phi Tau Theta Arthur T. Clark First Presbyterian Church Christian Endeavor Society H. T. Houf

Voices Raise Money for Missionary College Tour

Four colored boys from Christ's Missionary and Industrial College Jackson Mississippi sing in The Messenger business office to raise funds. They travel with agent Willard H Howard through Ohio and West Virginia concerts until October 15. Names include Simon Armstrong W L Hardy Edward Armstrong and William Johnson.

the Messenger Christ's Missionary and Industrial College Jackson Miss Willard H. Howard Howard Parkersburg W. Va Ohio West Virginia Simon Armstrong W. L. Hardy Edward Armstrong William Johnson

Reverend Hoon to Preach Sunday at New Marshfield

Rev. Miles E. Hoon will preach Sunday morning at 10 30 on A Definition of the Kingdom and at 7 30 p m on Beginning of the Gospel Bible School meets at 9 30 a m in New Marshfield offering morning and evening services and classes.

Homer C. Smith Athens First Christian Church Bible School Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Church School Miles E. Hoon New Marshfield

Rutland Church Circuit Sunday Schedule Details

The Rutland Church of Christ Circuit lists Bible School at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m for Rutland Bradford and Dexter congregations with Bible School and Communion at the same times. A baptismal service will be held at the McArthur Christian Church at 7 30 p m.

Rutland

Bible study and services planned at Apostolic Church

Elder G. H. Martin will lead a Q and A session on the Old and New Testaments at Richland Avenue church Friday at 7 30. Sunday School is at 10 am with Sunday evening service at 7 30. Prayer meeting Tuesday night and congregation gathering Wednesday night at Hocking.

G. H. Martin Apostolic Church Richland Ave Hocking

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