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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1922
Page
3
The Grenford-Post auxiliary will gather tonight at 7 P.M. Kings Herralds plan a Thursday meeting at 3:36 at the Methodist church, changing from Tuesday. A tag will reveal owner identity in case of sudden death. Dog owners must comply to keep pets in the family.
Nate French was fined ten dollars and costs for reckless driving on Saturday in Mayor McCune's court. John Hopsail received ten dollars and costs for being drunk. Mrs. Martha Stillwell and her granddaughter Nellie Margaret Au ilick were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Stillwell. The Christian church will hold pre Easter services all week with one hour each evening public invited.
Paul Parks of New York City visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Parks and will sing tomorrow evening at Stuart's Opera House in a recital under the local American Legion post. His rising fame stems from winning the Jispham memorial contest in New York, drawing many friends eager to give him a grand ovation.
Nelsonville Scottish Rite Club will convene Wednesday at 7 00 pm in the Masonic temple. Masons seeking Scottish Rite degrees at Columbus this month must file petitions before the meeting. Miss Gretchen Easler returns from Texas visit. Bess Lutz recovering from a mastoid operation at Lake County hospital. mother Mrs. M H Lutz with her. Hubert Hyde, medical student from Cincinnati, spending spring vacation here with parents.
Rev. Leon Arpee CC E Weltzheimer and Mesdames Hyde Bartlett join the spring Athens Presbytery session in Pomeroy this week.
Miss Louise Hyde entertained at noon Saturday a group of U. S. A. student friends along with Mr and Mrs Edward Sharp of this city.
Friends of Charles Davis celebrate his return home after two surgeries at Mt Carmel hospital. Mr and Mrs G S Sheppard took him home while Doras Parks of Athens stayed with her parents over the weekend. The Pattons, Maxwell, and Dr and Mrs Lee joined for the weekend visit.
The Eastern Star schedules its regular meeting for Tuesday evening at 7:30 with an initiation ceremony on the agenda.
Sunday at First Methodist Church saw a large morning congregation and a full evening house. The pastor delivered Luke 19 38 based sermons on The Triumphal Entry and Charity. Soloists Charles Beard and Elmer Bay performed The Blessed Spring Time. One conversion and one accession were reported.
Blank forms to file personal tax returns can be secured at the mayoral office in Nelsonville. Forms must be filed with the county auditor before May 1.
Tony Wolf of Walnut Street pleads not guilty to possession of liquor manufacture implements after a raid by Special Officers Warner and Hallett. A still and mash were found. trial set for Tuesday at 9 a.m. Bond posted, awaiting hearing.
The new ordinance to prevent street littering is now in effect with strict enforcement planned. The mayor says police will arrest all violators under the provisions.
Police instructions urge immediate action against dogs running at large to protect gardens and property. Daily complaints cite damage to lawns and flower beds. owners mistakenly believe tagging makes dogs immune from attack.
The Nelsonville Transportation company orders three ten passenger automobiles for bus lines linking Nelsonville Logan and Murray City. Hourly service will be maintained and the cars will feed a traction company. Delivery is expected about April 26 and the units boast comfort and improved features.
Rev. Arpee presided as the pastor installed newly elected officers for the Sunday school. C. W. Backus is superintendent with Oril Griffin as assistant, C. H. Bartlett as secretary, Mildred Roberts as treasurer, J. R. Howe as chorister, Lou Shafer as pianist, Margaret Johnson as assistant pianist, Edith Stiers as librarian, and Rhea Coakley as at large. Next Sunday morning the Sunday school will lead church services with lessons followed by Easter exercises. The men’s class continues to draw new members each week.
International News Service reports London clubs bending liquor rules and extending hours through paid memberships. The death of Frieda Kempton, a dancing instructor, is linked to cocaine use at a club as coroners hear testimony on April 17. Campaigns by press and Miss Florence Underwood target night life and men’s motives.
Special elections in Athens county authorize 23 000 to finish Stewart high school and 40 000 to build a new high school at The Plains. Stewart bond passes 243 to 187, funding completion of a 30 000 already spent. The Plains project expected by about two to one vote.
In Chicago the binennial convention of the railway employes department of the American Federation of Labor opened with vital problems to be discussed. Samuel Gompers, AFL president, will be the featured speaker on the opening day.
London reports a strike by wireless operators threatens to disrupt the departure of large Atlantic liners. The action raises concern over communication at sea and port operations during the crisis.
Frank Delano a 60 year old foundry worker died from injuries after an automobile driven by Robert Fisher of Lisbon struck him in Letonia Ohio on April 10. Fisher reported the accident and Delano succumbed to injuries at the scene or local hospital.
Case No. 12386 details a sheriff sale in Athens County Ohio for several tracts in Lee and Albany villages, Knox and Vinton townships, including 40 acres, 16 acres, and numerous outlet lots. Appraised values are listed for each tract, with sale conditions on April 1922 and order of sale from the Common Pleas Court.
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