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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1922
Page
5
Local society notes detail extended visits and home guests in Athens and surrounding areas. Families from Wellston Columbus Morgantown Morgantown Akron and Chicago attend gatherings and showers while residents travel to Columbus Torch Mont Alto and Rutland for visits and campouts.
Miss Jane Dew receives a breakfast shower favoring her upcoming August 28 wedding to Warren F. Clements. Hosts Miss Mary Poston and Miss Otha Beasley hosted at The Colonial Inn with 18 guests, yellow and white decor, snapdragon centerpiece, bridal tokens at place cards, and a themed road to matrimony gift display.
In Cincinnati on August 8 James Sparks a 38 year old painter was stabbed in the neck by three men seeking revenge for informing on a group harassing a woman near Central Police Station. He lies dying from a severed jugular vein while a policeman presses the wound to save his life.
Cincinnati August 8 a man who chased his former wife and mother in law into the Canton Restaurant kitchen where they worked as dishwashers drew a big gun but was替 confronted by Len Chin leader of the Oriental clan of cooks and waiters and five companions who seized knives cleavers and weapons and chased the man through nearby alleys.
Nicholas Singley, noted California pioneer, says a family should have at least six children. He explains he raised 21 children through work, schooling, and firm reasoning, claiming his method prevented trouble and built character and livelihood. He recalls his father living to 107 and remarks on long workdays.
The International Federation of Miners met in Frankfort on August 8 and urged each national miners group to send 10 000 dollars to support the US coal strike. It also decided not to curb European coal production to aid American strikers and approved a speech by Frank Hodges. The congress recommended Russians modify their laws and rejected their application for membership.
Heavy rain Monday into Monday night eased a county drought area in Athens and southern Ohio. Observers note the downpour benefited crops especially corn and the general farming situation. An early evening electric storm caused power line breaks but local storm cutouts prevented citywide damage.
John Simpson, 89, a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad engineer, was struck by a motor bus in Cincinnati. He stepped from a vehicle when another car, following in the same direction, knocked him down and he was fatally injured.
In Cincinnati four precincts refused Knight campaign credentials for witnesses and challengers despite a Monday common pleas court ruling allowing the right. Major Robert E. Long said an injunction would be filed to force election officials to honor his delegates. expected turnout could reach 44 per booth, exceeding a 12 person limit.
The column lists numerous local residents visiting relatives and friends across towns. Names include Pratts Fork Mary Douglas Mrs Atwood Sloan Mildred Douglas Desta Perry Phoebe Goldsberry Jerseyville Roscoe Orr Wayne Wingett Pearl Smith Elza Sapp Athens Fred Jones Anna Sargent Snowville Floyd Williams Harley Pierce Gladys Smith Water Jones Jennie Williams Clint Douglas Frank Cain Miles Cain Hattie Sapp George Ralph Fisher Ada McCarty Vivian, with gatherings from Friday through Sunday and several families hosting or visiting.
Mrs. Thomas Forrest of Hammond once led a bid to curb cigarette sales to minors with the WCTU. Though the union pulled support and the effort faltered last year, she now says it is acceptable for men to have three daily tobacco chaws, a stance praised as clever by locals.
An old health notice advertises Tyamel tablets as a remedy for neuritis and related neural pain. It claims rapid relief from pains in the arm shoulder blade nape back and legs and promises safe treatment without bromides or narcotics. The ad urges readers to buy a one dollar package from McKeno Drug Co and Tyasmol Co in San Francisco.
Aug 6 birthday dinner for Mrs G B Climer at their home near Albany. Guests carried baskets, a noon meal under a large oak, social time, and gifts for the honoree. A memorable day with many gifts reported.
Birmingham August 8 A dramatic prison yard incident ends in a fatal explosion when Will Jackson and Herbert Meadows two Black inmates at Banner Mines fight over a dynamite fuse Jackson is killed as the dynamite explodes Meadows loses an arm in the melee government authorities investigate the unusual weapon use and its repercussions.
The Athens school board chosen two new teachers for the coming year. Miss Madamne Shover of Columbus will teach home economics at 1450 dollars annually. H A Sargent of Wooster will teach commercial subjects at 1650 dollars annually. The board approved Dr L L Bean’s health program plan and seeks a competent physical education director. Architect W B Turner will visit to discuss plans for the new high school building. The board also approved repairs to equipment as school opens September 11.
A herd of choice beef cattle from Ohio State University will be on display at the Athens County Fair in Athens from August 22 to 25. The exhibit includes Shorthorn Hereford and Aberdeen Angus cattle, housed in a special tent as an educational showcase. Paul Gerlaugh will be present to discuss beef production with farmers, and efforts will be made to connect buyers with surplus local bulls. A two o’clock cattle parade is planned each day. Eureka, California is noted as the farthest west city on the mainland.
A full state ticket heads the Alabama primary as women show the strongest interest in the political situation today. Several races attract female voters in the upbeat party mood.
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