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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1921
Page
6
In a comic escapade Billy the black goat and a cat snatch a bunch of balloons from an Italian vendor. They flee as police arrive, the balloons winding around Billy’s horns and head like a chandelier. The scene shifts to domestic conflict as Jane debates marriage with Cherry.
A conversation unfolds between Jane and Cherry as Jane laments life in a small town and contemplates escape. Cherry urges optimism while Jane shows distress and restlessness, fiddling with a window shade cord as she speaks.
A fragment shows Cherry pressing a girl about genuine romantic interest as the line indicates a continuation. The dialogue hints at family dynamics and evolving feelings while delaying a full revelation.
The article records Sunday School lesson focusing on sacrifice for Jesus with Galatians 6 10 and a Christian Endeavor topic on missionary results in South America tied to Psalm 2 1 8. It notes a foreign missionary meeting and references a mission discussion.
The Church of Christ announces a Bible study at 9 A M led by Prof Pearly Gaskell at the Carnegie Library followed by worship and communion at 10 A M.
Sunday school starts at 9 A M Organize Sunday at 10 15 A M Epworth League gathers at 6 P M and preaching by Miss Saunders at 7 P M.
The Church of the Good Shepherd on Car State and Carpenter Streets invites all to Sunday service at 10 36 with Archdeacon J H Dodshow assisting. A cordial welcome is extended to everyone.
The First Christian Church announces Bible school at 9:00 A M led by J H Burt superintendent. Morning worship at 10 15 with subject Pastor and People. Christian Endeavor Society at 6 00 P M and at 7 00 P M a program titled The Crowned Christ.
The Christian Science Society at the Masonic Temple invites attendance for Sunday service at 10 45 A M with subject Reality Golden Text Revelation 21 7 and Sunday school at 9 30 A M Wednesday meeting at 7 30 P M You are cordially invited to attend
B F Timmons pastor conducts Sunday School at 9:00 A M and morning service at 10:00 A M with theme The waiting Time. Evening song service at 7 0 P M and sermon Showers of Blessings at 7 20 P M. Thursday prayer meeting at 7:00. All are welcome.
First Baptist Church announces Sunday school at 9 15 morning worship at 10 15 and B Y P U at 6 30 P M. Dr T F Chambers is absent due to illness and Rev J Bowen district evangelist will lead in his place.
Lloyd Strecker, pastor, leads Sunday school at 9, morning sermon at 10 30 titled Vicarious Living. Epworth League at 6 with That They May Know. Evening stereopticon on The Field of the Rural Church followed by Fosdick study The Meaning of Service. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7. All welcome.
The First Presbyterian Church Abbott holds morning sermon on Acquiring Character by Degrees. At seven o clock the pastor and Edward Arpee a Princeton University senior will each give brief talks. The pastor’s topic is to be announced.
The report notes the encouragement from discussions on The Discouragement of John the Baptist and Mr Arpee on Prayer. Three student classes led by Rupp Cooper and Gamitzfelter study plans for tomorrow. Clark Williams will lead the young people's meeting at six.
Harrisonville cemetery trustees met at Col. Brooks home for their annual gathering last Tuesday afternoon. Local residents repainted, visited, and arranged house moves and family visits around town this week including Harley Derry improvements and Joe Clark purchasing Mrs Harley Derry’s house. Squirrel hunting chatter dominates talk as Miss O Connor preached at the C P church services.
The Chicago Spectacle House invites readers to request a pair of True Vision Glasses on 10 day free trial. 10 karat gold filled frames promise easy reading and reduced eye strain. If unsatisfied, return at no cost. if kept, price is 2.95 plus a complimentary velvet lined case.
Caroline Lohse Haning, born June 1 1863 in Grosvenor Ohio, died September 13 1921 at Copeland Howe Hospital Athens at 58. She joined Factory Methodist then Pleasanton M E Church, married Charles W Haning May 1 1909. Known as Grandma Haning, she is survived by her husband and several stepchildren, siblings, and many friends. Her illness began with a finger irritation on August 31 1921 leading to blood poisoning and death after hospital treatment.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude from C. W. Haning and Family for the assistance sympathy flowers and support from friends and neighbors during their bereavement. Rev Timmons Mr Baughman and the singers are noted for their help.
Dominic Benigno must face another trial for the Sly-Fanner payroll murder case after a juror suffered a stroke during deliberations and Judge Homer G. Powell declared a mistrial in Cleveland.
H R Lewis Cincinnati freight manager of the Baltimore and Ohio testified before the public utilities commission that a ten percent freight rate increase in 1914 would have eliminated the need for the forty percent rise allowed by the Interstate Commerce Commission. He said railroads began needing rate increases in 1911 and denied current rates caused industrial sluggishness.
William Matheny, indicted last January on keeping a gambling house in Nelsonville, was arrested yesterday and appeared before Judge Worstell in common pleas court Friday. He pleaded guilty and was fined 300 dollars plus costs.
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Defective eye sight causes strain and headaches and hinders concentration. Early vision correction with properly fitted glasses can reduce or prevent lifelong need for glasses. Have an eye examination now to uncover defects before it is too late.
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