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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1925
Page
6
Zola Gardner, 8, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Gardner of Mountville, is recovering after surgery to remove her tonsils and adenoids. The operation was performed at McConnellville by Dr. Rick of Zanesville, assisted by Tueaday, for her home at Valley Falls.
Eddie, formerly of this city, has a floor clerk job at the new Neil house in Columbus. About two years ago she left a previous role in the Belt y on account of illness which is now improved.
Despite sparse wording, the item notes a day school picnic and Sunday school plenic in Bishopville next Saturday. It mentions a monster crowd expected and people travel from afar for the yearly event.
J. W. Herrold and his son Joe of Trimble are visiting Akron and Pittsburgh with relatives. Joe Miner has returned to Columbus after a stay at his home. Rhea Cary ends an extended visit with her brother G. Cary and family at Trimble before departing.
In Glouster on August 26 a whole day meeting is planned at the East Branch church. W J Gorrell of Moundsville West Virginia will preach. Everyone is invited to attend these services.
Glouster August 20 no evening sermon due to pastor C. Brampton joining eleven Churches of Christ evangelistic services in the district. Morning service at the regular hour. Frampton will preach at New Marshfield for the Sunday evening service.
Miss Eva Klientzs and her nephew Frank Cunning ham visit Columbus to stay with Miss Kientz’s brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Fred Wells. Mrs Anna Jonas and W G Richards with two sons Harold and George spent the day in Corning with Mrs W J Williams. William James conducts business in Columbus. Mrs John S Clark and children Robert and Charles travel to Weaterville to visit Mrs Clarke’s parents Mr and Mrs Mcleod. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Wallace return from Akron and stay with D J Edwards near the city. Miss Elizabeth Winefordner visits two weeks in Zanesville with Miss Janie Rafro.
Mrs. Anna Cook Stamper, 42, died Monday at her East Mound Street home in Columbus from organic heart trouble. Survived by her husband Arthur C. Stamper of Columbus, her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Cook of Brite Ohio, one brother and two sisters. family had recently lived in finances.
White mine on Bailey Run resumed operation on Wednesday after idleness. The mine will probably operate steadily and employ 150 men.
The Rev L F and Mrs Miller and their son Mal of Chauncey spent the weekend at farm father C A Miller in Vinton. They were joined by Pister and by Mr and Mrs M J Foley of Buffalo New York who are vacationing in Ohio. The group drove to Columbus Wednesday where the Foleys will stay a few days before returning to Buffalo.
In Chauncey Aug 20, Mr and Mrs Frank Sands and family hosted a gathering at their home to honor Mr and Mrs Hayden and their son of Warren who had been visiting Chauncey and have now left. Other guests included Miss McCafferty, Jimmy Dean Linscott, Dane Osborne and his son Rich Chauncey residents attended.
Peter Meseey of Columbus, formerly of, sustained a broken collarbone and other injuries when a streetcar started as he attempted to board. He fell and was taken to a hospital, then sent home for several weeks of confinement. The report came to his mother and notes the incident occurring in Columbus.
A neighborhood gathers for a funeral service for a young resident as neighbors and friends offer support. Local officials note the loss while mourners reflect on the life and impact of the deceased within the community.
Chauncey residents hosted and visited relatives across nearby towns. Guests included Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins and Miss Olive Brookins with Miss Helen Howard and Libbie Canode in Chauncey and Or egon Ridge. The Rev G B Courtney preached at Orbiston. Mrs Frank Sweeney of Akron stayed with L D Shields in Mill Street. Hazel Lahugh spent a month in Albany with Johnson and Sanders households. Margaret England visited Millfield from near Chauncey, hosted by Ruth James and Ruth Straushbaugh. Visitors from Huntington and Ceredo West Virginia stayed with Charles Fewell family on Main Street.
New York Aug 20 Mrs Rudolph Valentino wife of the film star explains their separation by saying Rudy left for the studio at odd hours and stayed late, while she pursues acting and plans to sail for Paris in a few weeks.
NEW LEXINGTON August 20 An official investigation was launched into the death of B C Neibert 42 rail road section foreman who died early today in a dying statement he said he heard a noise at his backdoor after midnight He grabbed his shot gun stepped onto the porch set the gun down when it exploded tearing a hole through his body Neighbors reported hearing someone run from the house after the shots were fired
Akron reports Harvey S. Firestone and Edwin Barclay discuss a 1,000,000 acre rubber project in Liberia. Firestone intends to put the entire tract under cultivation, signaling a major expansion by the rubber company in the West African country.
The fragment notes question when coal begins, referencing Epriog and atlas terms. No clear date or location is present, leaving the clue fragmentary about the start of coal use or delivery in the cellar context.
Eight British missionaries from the Church Missionary Society captured by bandits in China are reported safe. Advices received in London say they are being kindly treated and remain under custody but uninjured.
Belmont county treasurer Paul Jones reports the Baltimore and Ohio railroad as the county’s largest taxpayer, paying about $86,000 this year. Current tax collection is projected at roughly $1.3 million.
Official records show 443 deaths and 648 births in Crawford county in 1924. The death rate reached 11.23 per 1 000 population while the birth rate stood at 21 2 per 1 000.
Habeas corpus proceedings begun to release 16 year old Joe Thompson from the county jail on a charge of intoxication by Mayor Norris at Coal Grove.
Ohio Farm Bureau federation directors favor a bi partisan state highway commission with absolute control over all roads and power to select a state highway engineer. They argue Ohio currently spends less on road mileage and enjoys inferior road quality compared with other states under the present system.
An ad extols McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as the easy to take strength booster for hot weather. It cites doctors praising cod liver oil’s vitamins and energy-boosting effects and urges readers to buy 60 tablets for 60 cents at local drug stores through retailers like Cline Pharmacy Co and others.
Mary Louise Spas, adopted daughter of a New York millionaire, begins a career in film after signing with a theatrical and moving picture agent. The plan is to film the history of her adoption as a feature project in the moving picture industry.
In Boulogne sur Mer on August 20 Miss Gertrude Ederle remains hopeful after her failed attempt last Tuesday the 19th to swim the English channel. She plans another attempt later this year.
The Twilight league game between Ray-Glas and Hewitt-Boden features prizes from local merchants including a pearl necklace from Cornwell jewelry store for ladies and a cameo scarf pin for men. Additional men's prize, a razor from Gross novelty store, rounds out the giveaways with a $5 merchandise certificate to Misa Alma Sams. John Pickett and Mike Kollister Jr. win two men’s prizes. a cap and shirt from local sponsors are drawn for.
A. E. McConkey and William Junod elected delegates to the Ohio American Legion convention in Chillicothe as Athens post rushes to meet its $750 endowment goal. National Commander James A. Crain and Milo Warner will attend. a barbecue stunt flying show is planned. The post has raised $147 from a Twilight league ball game and raffles a $250 Victrola with a lunch stand at the fair.
The Victrola is on display at the Home Furnishing company with a "Home made cats" slogan for the concession. Pies cakes and doughnuts will be sold as specialties. Athens women have offered pastry for the Legionnaires to sell and a flag will fly above the confession grand to identify the booth.
The brief notes three potential quota plans and states a solicitation may occur if feasible. It emphasizes evaluating options and timing for outreach while keeping stakeholders informed.
A brief note argues that unity in a marriage or organization builds strength yet divorce can stem from hidden weaknesses. It suggests awareness of personal and systemic factors to sustain cohesion and resolve friction before separation occurs.
In Mexico City the Guzadilla learning center was shuttered by police under foreign teacher restrictions. Thirteen Spanish teachers were ordered expelled as part of enforcement of a law limiting foreign instruction in Mexican schools.
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