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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1922
Page
5
J B Kierns hosted Edgar Keirns and family and Rev Earl Pedicord for a Sunday gathering. Riley Morris of Glouster attended as part of the extended social visit.
Mrs Kierns of Columbias has been visiting at the home not Harvey Wolfe. The note mentions Taber and illness affecting their son John, with family contact updates.
Miss Fiorene S Bingman and Rev Ignatius F Lee were married in Parkersburg West Virginia on August 18 in a double ring ceremony performed by Rev Gill Wilson of the Presbyterian church. The bride wore midnight blue tricotine and is the daughter of A L Bingman of Butler. The groom, son of George W Lee of Richwood, studies at North Park College and plans to attend McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago following his pastorship at Richland Avenue M P church. The couple will reside at the Logan home of the Fultoning family. The article also notes local family visits and other residents traveling and returning from trips and health updates.
A butcher celebrates his wife’s recovery after years of illness. Doctors advised gallbladder surgery, but after using Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy she recovered. The ad promotes the product as removing mucus and inflammation, with a money back guarantee at local druggists.
Attorney General John Price rules the Athens township board cannot legally hire a teacher for the county children’s home without Superintendent Holdren’s approval. If no agreement is reached, the case passes to the county board of education which may appoint without township or superintendent consent.
A midsummer bridge party for five tables was held Thursday evening at Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Lawrence 32 President Street with hostesses Grace Lawrence Florence Carr and Doris Nye. The event ended with a luncheon and a green and white color motif with garden flowers. Mrs A Cavanaugh of Canaanville accompanied by her son Dan Cavanaugh traveled home from Detroit and was joined by Mrs John Buchholz. Miss Martha Hamilton returned to Columbus after visiting her parents and will join Miss Kessler in California for winter nursing positions after 12 days of sightseeing.
Mr and Mrs Frank M McKay traveled to Wilmington area for the annual McKay Collett families reunion joining their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs R R Lan.
An observer respectfully submits reflections on the next eight to ten months outlining anticipated developments and their potential implications.
Editor argues the so called settlement of the Hocking Valley coal strike is not a true settlement nor a victory for miners. He cites the Cleveland conference and calls for sober judgment amid expected short term production limited by transportation, warning the public and leaders alike.
The Athens County Teachers Association ended its session with factional disputes over electing a vice president for the teachers institute. Miss Lucy B. Evans and Miss Ferne Syx were re appointed officials, while E A Fair and Ellan Shannon led the association. The institute runs through Friday with strong talks by Dr E B Bryan and a certificate of attendance issued.
Parker Eamg new body at county meeting names Parker as sheriff and Woolley as secretary with Woodworth as treasurer. The nine Athens township members seven Trimble seven York and three county at large include three women. Committee to oversee fall campaign and endorse national and state GOP administrations.
Loeffer of Columbus attended the Dailey reunion Sunday and returns home Thursday. Miss Della Tewkshberry visits Miss Lena Miles in Middleport this week. Roy Delaney and Jack James of Giouster spent Sunday here with friends. Theodore Michaels of Wellston visited his cousins the Cottingshams. Mrs Wilt Michaels of Middleport visits daughter Mae Cottingham. Charlie Dailey of Cefgimbus returned to Columbus Thursday. Ella Bowers improves home with a new porch. Isak Snowden celebrated 79th birthday with about 30 friends. Floyd Roberts and families motor to Hockingport for the day. Miss Mary Neff, bank clerk, on a week's vacation. Snowden plans to move his family to Middleport for new work. Tent meetings by Rev. Erskin with Rev. Loveleas and Lockwood draw good crowds. Mrs Clint Cross and Mrs Vina Roberts, Athens workers, visit home folks.
The feature promotes an upcoming shopping event at a busy store. It highlights a wide range of apparel including suits shirts and underwear. The tone emphasizes aggressive comparison to attract customers.
Misa Capitola Figrafoos spent part of her vacation with relatives in Athena and Columbus. Mrs. L. D. Gillogly was called to Wales Mill this week by the illness of her daughter-in-law Mrs. WH Ham Gillogly. Mrs. Charlie McCanley and three children of Burr Oak visit the former's mother, Mrs. Bodkin.
Chiropractor J. D. Haskins advertises spinal adjustments as a remedy and lists his room location in Athens Natl Bank Building. Licensed practitioner promotes chiropractic treatment as a cure.
Albany resident Mrs. Arvilla Spring is in Columbus on business. Mrs. Roy Martin, son Roger, and William Lindley returned home from Mansfield Monday. Aura Vorhes and granddaughter Mary Ellen of Columbus visited J. H. Cline’s family and returned Friday with Martha Cline. Dr. and Mrs. Shumaker and two daughters plus Mr. and Mrs. Ray are mentioned as accompanying or visiting.
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