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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1924

Page

3

Mrs. Mae Powell Dies in Nelsonville Hospital

Mrs. Mae Cecil Powell wife of Harry Powell longtime Nelsonville resident died at St Anthony hospital Columbus after surgery ten days earlier She was active in her church and family mourns her passing She leaves a husband and children Fred Raymond Lucille Leslie and Charles with two grandchildren previously lost two children in infancy

Mae Cecil Powell Arry Powell Green,awn St. Anthony Hospital iColumbus Powell Fred Raymond Lucille Leslie Charles

Local residents return from area hospital and visits

Mrs. Harry Davis came home Thursday from White Cross hospital in Columbus after a surgical operation and is now recovering at her mother's home on West Columbus street. Mrs. Edward Newman and her son Edward Lee of Toledo are visiting. Mrs. Matilda Martin returned Wednesday evening after a week in Marion.

Harry Davis White Cross Hospital Columbus Isaac Hellyer Columbus Street Edward Newman Mabel Snowden Edward Lee Toledo Matilda Martin Marion

Soup dinner fundraiser moved to Educational Club

It will be held Monday in the Junior Order hall to aid the needy with proceeds from the Educational Club’s soup dinner.

D. of A’s

Ennises Announce Birth of Son Charles Delbert

Mr and Mrs Charles Ennis of Walnut Street announce the birth of a son named Charles Delbert on Monday September 22.

Charles Ennis Walnut Street Charles Delbert

Missionary society plans visit by Chinese missionary

The Presbyterian Missionary Society met to arrange hosting Mrs. Rose Hemphill Cook from China. She will speak at the Presbyterian church on Sunday October 19 with a district meeting at To gan on Thursday October 16. Mission study classes will begin and the book China will be finished before her arrival. Water line break on West Washington caused street flooding and was repaired after the rusted service connection failed Thursday afternoon.

Washington Street

Evans Minister Plans Sunday Services With Guest Speaker

John Tiley Evans, minister, announces 6 30 a m Sunday School led by H Y Krieg, with 215 present last week and attendance expected this Sunday. Attor Charles M Farhard of Cleveland and Wheeling will speak at morning worship. Junior sermon The Great Ferry man by the pastor. Young People's Endeavor meets at 6 50 p m with topic Organizing To Get Things Done. Intermediate C i led by Miss Jaybould at 6 50 p m on Laws of Health. Evening worship at 7 30 with a sermon on Baptism its necessity. Y M C A close at 9 45 a m to discuss Why I Quit Attending Church.

John Tiley] Evans H. Y Kreig Ana Malergwe Charles M. Farhard Cleveland Wheeling P. m Young People's Chan Endeavor Eula Scheeler C. i Jaybould Rupert Hughes

New Pastor Arrives With Family for Methodist Church

Rev. Edwin T. Morrell takes the pulpit at the Methodist church in morning and evening services. He and his family arrive in the city to begin duties with regular services as announced.

Edwin T. Morrell Methodist Church

Pilgrims Holiness Church Schedule Listed

Sunday School at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30. Love Feast at 2 30 p m. Evening service at 7. Cottage Prayer Meeting tonight at Mr Warehimes residence on Walnut street in Parkdale.

Pilgrims Holiness Church Mr. Warehime Walnut Street Parkdale

Death of Columbus Boy Jack Wood at Grant Hospital

The six year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Wood of Columbus died Thursday after a surgical operation at Grant hospital. Funeral services and interment will be in Columbus Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs William Wood an uncle and aunt left for Columbus this morning.

Jack Wood Little Jack Wood Charles Wood Columbus Grant Hospital William Wood

Y Girls to Serve Lunch at Y M C A

The Y Girls will serve lunch at the Y M C A on Tuesday September 39 from 11 30 to 1 00 noon for boys and girls. Menu includes hot vegetable soup with crackers or a glass of milk and sandwich. Small fee.

Possession Charge Against William Sharp Arraigned

William Sharp of Backstreet was arraigned before Mayor Lax on a charge of possessing intoxicating liquor. He pleaded guilty and was fined $200 plus costs. The offense is alleged to have occurred the night of August 30 when a bottle of corn liquor was discarded and officers arrived. Sharp surrendered to the sheriff yesterday.

William Sharp Backstreet Lax Sulley Sharp Harp Aigor

Birthday Honorees Celebrate Snowden Home Nine teenth and First

Mrs. William Snowden hosted a Monday evening gathering on Popular Street for the joint nine teenth birthday of her daughter Mrs. Mable Newman of Toledo and the first birthday of her grandson Edward Lee Newman. Numerous guests attended including Mrs. George T. Bell and daughter Alice Kathryn, along with many others listed.

William Snowden Popular Street Mable Newman Toledo Edward Lee Newman George T. Bell Alice Kathryn Snowden Davis Minnie Perry Cora Runion Robert Cole Warrington Barber McKee Geneva Gears Robert Huenefeld Mollie Maffin Bess Higgins C. H. McCarty Belle McMarrow Besse Tdile H. Siberts William Wallace Anna Pospichel Leonard McLean Lewis Sadie Nixon Hoffman Sharpe Cook Dick Snowden Lula Parry John Williams Mabel Steenrod Nevada Quinn Anna McLaughlin Frank Betts Dora Moler Bagley Mary Stout Alice Hall Sylvia Newton Mabel Don Newton Ellen Ervin Chapman Inez Grace Sayers John McHare

Rails to link L A with Mexico City

Sul Pacifico de Mexico advances a Mazatlan to Tepic rail project in Sinaloa with over 500000 dollars in improvements. The plan will connect Mexico’s west coast to Mexico City via Guadalajara and create a through line from Los Angeles to Mexico City. Construction slows in rains but will resume at Russ Station with reinforced concrete bridges and a durable roadbed.

Nogales Arizona Sul Pacifico de Mexico Mazatlan Tepic Sinaloa Mexico Mexico City Guadalajarqa Laredo Fl Paso Texas Russ Station Concentration Point San Pedro Los Angeles

Cuba Increases Henequen Output To 12 Million Pounds

The Cuban henequen industry is expanding yearly and now produces about 12,000,000 pounds of rope and twine annually.

Cuba

Cod Liver Oil Tablets Aim To Replace Oil Flavor

Reported medical opinion favors cod liver oil tablets for quicker recovery. Patients dislike the smell of the oil, prompting a shift toward flavored tablet forms that claim to preserve the medicinal benefits.

McCoy

Japanese Royalty Plans to Install Radio Equipment

Japanese imperial branches finalize arrangements for radio receivers and transmitters at summer palaces to amuse the royal line and ensure communication after the earthquakes. Installations will be at Nikko, Lake Inawashiro, and the Imperial body guard headquarters to keep the family in constant contact.

Tokyo Japan Imperial Palaces Nikko Namazu Lake Inawashiro

Chinese general seeks railway use for expeditionary force

Wu Pei Fu demands South Manchuria Railway access for his troops against Chango Tso Win. The Japanese minister in Peking wired Tokio seeking instructions from the Japanese government.

Peking Wu Pei Fu Chango Tso Manchuria Tokio

Edna Wallace Hopper Promotes Youth Cream Deal

Edna Wallace Hopper touts a facial cream marketed as her secret to lasting youth. She claims experts support its benefits and offers refunds if buyers are disappointed, with free samples by mail.

Edna Wallace Hopper Lake Shore Drive Chicago

Arvilla Cliner 72 Die Near Albany Heart Trouble

Mrs. Arvilla Cliner wife of George Cliner died at 10 am Thursday at home four miles southwest of Albany from heart trouble. Funeral at Town House Sunday 10 am. burial in nearby cemetery. Survived by children Dolph Cliner A B McGonagle Mrs Orpha McGraner and Mrs C F Young plus two brothers and two sisters. Born and raised in Leetownship.

Albany Arvilla Cliner George Cliner Knox Township Orpha McGraner Athens C. FE. Young Vive Points Drew Gatoway Armstead Mace Mt. Blanco Joe Mace Middleport Cook Geyserville Calif

Burbank Lowers Dahlia Bed Costs With New Zinnia

Santa Rosa plant scientist announces a giant dahlia flowering zinnia that reduces bed costs to about fifteen cents. The zinnia, larger and more nearly perfect, comes in shades from crimson to bronze, promising broad appeal for gardeners and bulb buyers alike.

Santa Rosa Cal Luther Burbank Burbank

Nelsonville Delays Dedication of New High School Building

Nelsonville plans to publicly dedicate its new high school on Friday October 31 with Superintendent Crawford and Vernon W. Reigle of Columbus as speakers. The day will close with public tours after 9 am while other buildings release students at noon for the ceremony prep.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Board of Education Crawford Vernon W. Reigle Columbus Lancaster American Legion

Man Arrested In Toledo After Five Year Evasion

Walter L. McCauley formerly of this city, now of Toledo, was arrested Wednesday by Chief Pearson after evading capture for five years. He allegedly deserted his wife and four children here and failed to support them. A warrant had been sent to the county sheriff.

Walter L. McCauley Toledo Pearson McCauley Jucas County McCoy

Wild coyote caught in Hollywood streets

Hollywood police report a coyote wandered from the hills into the center of the movie colony. The animal was observed in the area as streets remained alert to wildlife activity in the district.

Hollywood Los Angeles

Japan Refuses Geneva Arbitration Protocol

Washington reports Japan declines to sign the arbitration protocol at Geneva as officials from the state department avoid comment. The development drew interest in official circles but no official stance is provided.

Washington Japan Geneva State Department

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