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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1924

Page

2

County Urges Vaccination to Halt Smallpox spread

Athens county health officials in Ohio urge immediate compulsory vaccination for all school children as a reuirement for fall attendance to prevent a potential epidemic. The move follows a surge of cases in Detroit and other cities with unvaccinated populations at risk.

Athens County County Board of Health Department of Health Ohio Pacific Denver D City St. Louis Detroit Kens County Board of Health Athens City

Busy Bee Girls Finish Third Year Of Labor In Ohio

The Bee Food club of Canaanville completes its third year with officers led by Marieta Shirley as president and Alma Rowe as secretary. The group highlights include a Buckeye Lake trip, state fair demonstrations by Marieta and Helen, and a trend of high grades above 90 percent. Leader Mrs. A P Linscott departs for Florida but will return to guide members through a final year. membership includes Hizel Wilson, Helen Mansfield, Alma Rowe, Anita Walton, and others. The note ends with a mention of the Japanese beetle expanding in New Jersey.

Anaanville Bee Food Club Canaanville Presit Marieta Shirley Wilson Alma Rowe Urer A. P. Linscott Ita Walton Buckeye Lake Athens Columbus Marieta Helen Irs P. Linscott Florida Hizel Wilson Helen Mansfield Alma Rowe Anita Walton Helen Sec

Cincinnati man Starts Fire at Gas Station

A Cincinnati driver pulled into a station and ordered ten gallons of gas. After adding six or seven, he lit a match to check the delivery and the car and attendant area caught fire. He was rescued but refused to pay for the consumed fuel, questioning its usefulness.

Cincinnatian

Well Known Evangelist In a Serious Condition

Rev. Oberly, a local evangelist who held tent meetings across the state, is hospitalized in Drayton in serious condition. He has suffered declining health for months and little hope remains for recovery. He often conducted services in Athens county.

Logan Rev Oberly Drayton Athens County

Lima Invites Pershing for Labor Day Parade

General John G. Pershing is invited to review a large Labor Day parade in Lima featuring 36 floats 10 bands and thousands of marchers during his tour.

Lima John G. Pershing

A Dainty Party Dress Pattern 4596

Pattern from Messenger Pattern Dept offers a chiffon batiste net dotted Swiss or silk party dress. Simple piecing with lace or embroidery and scalloped edges. Sizes 4 6 8 10 years. 8 year size needs 2 1/2 yards of 40 inch fabric. Mailed for 12 cents in silver or stamps.

Campaign Committee Formed in Hocking County

At a meeting of the executive committee of the Republicans of Hocking county held in Clerk's Hall on Wednesday evening, organization was perfected with Editor A. E. Hayes selected as chairman.

Tritipp and Simmons Highlight Ignition Service Appeal

Tritipp and Simmons promote their ignition service in a compact pitch aimed at discerning clients. They emphasize tailored ads and customer satisfaction to attract particular people seeking effective ignition solutions.

Melrose Harbaugh and Others Named in Brighton Incident

The report lists M. B. Iles, Rooks, Melrose Harbaugh, and W. E. Brehm among those involved in an incident at Brighton England where a cat was struck by a tree and knocked 50 feet to the ground.

M. B. Iles Rooks Melrose Harbaugh Brighton England W. E. Brehm

State Fair Highlights Secondary Livestock Events

Live stock judging of cattle hogs and sheep continued at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus. A 60 piece band from the Boy's Industrial School at Lancaster provided music for Livestock Day while a horseshoe pitching tournament drew contestants statewide and attendance records fell. Governor’s Disesterday set a crowd of 1 436—the largest so far this week.

Columbus Boy's Industrial School Lancaster

Sun's Rays Cause Pipe to Burst From Expansion

A pipe expanded by intense sun exposure burst, highlighting heat damage to plumbing. No injuries reported, investigators assess structural impact and potential nearby leaks.

Katmal Volcano Crater Now Part of United Territory

Territorial reorganization places the crater of Katmal volcano within United governance. Officials outline jurisdictional adjustments and potential development plans for surrounding areas.

Katmal The United

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