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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1920
Page
6
A committee appointed to promote the Federal road movement returned Friday from Charleston elated by the reception given by the Charleston Chamber of Commerce members.
W. E. Davis of Gallipolis and Harry Anderson of Middleport pleaded guilty before the mayor for parking cars on village streets the wrong way. Each was assessed the minimum $1 fine plus costs, totaling $4.85 per case.
The date for the town cleanup at Pomeroy has been set for Monday next. Everyone is expected to be involved, cleaning from attic to cellar and from fence to fence in yards.
The wedding of Miss Margaret Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs William Grant vis of Middleport and Mr Ray J O Donnell of Columbus is set for 5 o clock Wednesday May 6 at St Patrick s church Columbus with Rev Timothy Crowley officiating. A series of receptions and a shower will be held in Columbus for the bride elect.
T J Chase of Rutland area arrived in town in a tin Lizzie to conduct business but parked at a street crossing. He was brought before Mayor Diehl on a traffic ordinance violation. He admitted fault and received a minimal fine plus costs totaling 4.85 dollars.
Mrs. Harry Morton Cross entertained Dorcas Society members of the Middleport First Baptist church at her father's home in a pleasant early week gathering. After the business session, a dainty refreshment course was served as the group discussed their growing activities for worthy causes.
A group of Elmer Beegle’s friends gathered at his residence on Butternut Avenue Wednesday evening to join in a celebration. The event included socializing and shared reminiscences among attendees.
A parade of residents and visitors fills Gallipolis brief notices with family events and travels. Names include A. H. Diehl, Mrs. Lilly Owen, Mrs. Helen Bing, and Dr. Poindexter. Trips span Columbus, Huntington, Cincinnati, and Dayton amid church society events and a Pomeroy Legion dance planned for next week.
Columbus Chamber of Commerce manufacturers and jobbers group plans a visit to Pomeroy and Middleport as part of its regional outreach. The tour aims to discuss local business conditions and opportunities with area leaders.
An Ohio capital trade tour announces a 1920 program for May 18 to 21 with 125 leading manufacturers and business men. The special train will visit Bellaire Barnesville Marietta Pomeroy Middleport Gallipolis in Ohio and Huntington Pt Pleasant Salem Charleston Ravenswood Parkersburg West Union Clarksburg Fairmont Mannington Cameron Moundsville in West Virginia.
M. C. Hobart of Middleport has closed a deal with Miss Frances Maupin for a coal yard site on her north end property in Point Pleasant. Hobart operates a nearby Ohio coal mine and the Pt. Pleasant yard will be stocked from his mine.
A copy of the newest franchise proposed by the street car company has been submitted to Pomeroy and Middleport councils and a special council meeting may be called in both towns to act on it.
About sixty five Magnolia Temple Pythian Sisters gathered Thursday to celebrate the birthdays of two members Mrs Jinnie Davis and Mrs Lizzie. Music was by Heines Mandolin Club and guests included Mrs Will Wright of Columbus Miss Edith Barnett of Pt Pleasant and Mrs Dr Deem of Tuppers Plains.
Burdell, four months old and son of Mr and Mrs Dan Russell of Bradbury, died at home Thursday from a heart affliction and was buried this afternoon at Hill cemetery.
Fifty church members in twenty five teams will conduct the annual financial canvass tomorrow afternoon. The yearly budgets total 4826.86 with 1928.38 for local expenses and 1898.48 for worldwide work, reflecting a 12 percent increase for local work and 15 percent for worldwide programs.
An advertisement proclaims Milks Emulsion relieves chronic stomach trouble and constipation within a day. It claims to restore appetite, improve bowel action, and build strength, with a money back guarantee and available through pharmacies nationwide.
The article describes a cent increase for the world-wide work of the church and explains that finances are handled on modern business principles. Each week funds are allocated according to the ability to support church activities and missions.
During an inspection of given line Chapter 172 O E S Middleport by state deputy grand Mrs Bartlett of Nelsonville the lodge and work were found to be in excellent condition The treasury balance of 3635 was supported by stocks cash and bonds New candidates Rev Charles W Graham and wife and Mr C H Odenbaugh were initiated A fine banquet followed for members and guests
The Shakespeare Club will meet at the home of Mrs. O. R. Faris on April 27 for an Arbor Day program and a special social meeting. Hostesses include Mrs. D. W. Hennessey Mrs. Herman Kauntz Mrs. P. L. Clifton Mrs. Otto Krunbihl Mrs. Tom Crow and Mrs. O. R. Faris.
Motormen conductors and car barn men on the local street car line plan to wear overalls for work and street wear to cut clothing costs. Superintendent Hennessey supports the idea and it may spread to Receiver Hartwell. Courthouse overall club rumored to be led by Probate Judge Carleton if he can secure a suitable size.
April 24 dispatch details Herbert Hoover's fragile standing as Montana delegates are at stake and primaries loom in Massachusetts New Jersey Ohio with Johnson Wood factions contesting for influence. Johnson's camp pins hopes on New Jersey to sharpen Chicago convention prospects while Hoover's supporters readied strategy in early 1930s GOP battles.
Russell plans to take a leading role among editors and writers if he can obtain a suitably long narrow gauge suit, signaling readiness to engage with colleagues in forthcoming events.
Ward reports federal aid of 50 000 dollars for construction between Pomeroy and Athens on road No 9. The project will be bid in June, with optimism for stronger bidder turnout than recent state road sales.
Representatives from the company voiced a new street car franchise at a joint Pomeroy and Middleport conference Tuesday last but have not yet submitted it to village councils.
About eighty percent of county bridges were damaged by extreme high water from early week rains. Estimated repair cost ranges from 65 000 to 75 000 dollars for county officials to cover.
Palmer seeks Democratic support as Ohio and New Jersey governors Cox and Edwards are tipped for endorsements. He has campaigned in New Jersey while Massachusetts might send an unpledged delegation, signaling a fluid postwar political map.
The Meigs County churches plan to assign ministers to all twenty four communities with no current pastor. Each town will have a minister paid at least 1500 dollars yearly, a parsonage, and repaired church facilities. Additional projects include community houses at Racine Syracuse Letart Falls and Portland and joint pastor sharing by Methodists and Presbyterians.
Interchurch leaders announce Meigs County as an early survey leader as they plan a state wide church development program. Heavy denominational allowances for home mission work in weak church areas will aid the effort. The item totals 109,949,037 within a 336,777,572 budget for a united campaign starting April 25 involving thirty denominations.
An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle bowel and liver stimulant and a substitute for calomel. Claims include quick relief from bad breath with a vegetable-olive mix, urging nightly use for a week. Boxes priced 10 and 25 cents.
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