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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1922

Page

3

Gleamers Porch Party and Social Notes from Nelsonville

The Gleamers of the Christian church held a porch party at Miss Gladys Starkey’s home with a pot luck supper. Attending were Elsie Barber N Simington Faye Patton Anna Butts Cathleen Barrows Pearl Barrows Mary Anderson Edna Barrow Gladys Starkey and teacher Mrs C L Johnson. Guests of the class included Thelma Kentner and Virginia Johnson. Rena Brown of Washington DC is visiting her sister Mrs Phil Duncan. Mrs Duncan hosted a social evening with Lena Brown as guest. Attendees included Mesdames Mehem Ralph Howe Ralph Henry Gene Pritchard B E Acomb and Miss Acomb of Scranton PA. Mrs James Parker left for Columbus after two weeks with her Hick relatives. she will visit sisters Mrs James Grant and Mrs Fanny Shields before returning to Norfolk VA.

The Christian Church Gladys Starkey Elsie Barber N. Simington Faye Patton Anna Butts Cathleen Pearl Barrows Mary Anderson Edna Barrow C. L. Johnson Thelma Kentner Virginia Johnson Phil Duncan Lena Brown Washington, D.C Mesdames Meehem Ralph Howe Ralph Henry Gene Pritchard B. E. Acomb Miss Acomb Scranton James Parker Columbus William Hick James Grant Fanny Shields Norfolk

Rebekahs Plan Murray Convention Gathering

Local Rebekah lodge members will travel to Murray City on Thursday to attend a convention. Those attending assemble on Public Square from 9 to 9 30, then proceed by automobile. Guests include Miss Margaret Pugh of Columbus staying with Mr and Mrs Albert Mann. Additional notes mention visits and travels of several residents and teachers.

Order of Rebekahs Murray City Murray Margaret Pugh Columbus A’bert Mann

Columbus Children Visit Mr and Mrs Albert Mann

Three children Elizabeth Jeanette and Paul of Columbus were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Albert Mann.

Elizabeth Jeanette Paul Columbus Albert ‘Mann

Local News Notes From Community Visitations

Mrs. Matthew Jones and her son Charles visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Woodson. Elsworth Jones of Logan guests of the Woodsons. Mrs Grace Chapman returns from Akron after attending the Grand Lodge. Earnest Lewis and David Woodson visited Bremen. Delia Lewis returns from Wilmington after an association meeting. William Clair of Lancaster attends the R. A. M. meeting. Mr and Mrs Herman Howard and son Charles from Hocking were visitors.

Matthew Jones Charles W. G. Woodson Elsworth Jones Logan W G. Woodson Grace Chapman Akron Grand Lodge O. FE Earnest Lewis David Woodson Bremen Delia Lewis Wilmington Association William Clair Lancaster Herman Howard Land Son Hocking

State to Fix Fair Coal Price, Federal Oversight Seen

Columbus Ohio August 30 The U S government claims control over coal price to curb profiteering while Ohio state officials express surprise and say the federal authorities hold the power. State Fuel Distributor Poor says the state fuel commission cannot enforce prices and that compliance depends on operators and dealers. He also reports federal orders will halt emergency shipments except to the upper lake regions.

Columbus, CO Federal Fuel Commission State Fuel Commission Poor

House Standstill Ends. Movers Patch Terms in Cincinnati Village

A two story brick house has blocked St Bernard streets for nine months after owner and mover clashed over terms once moving began. Citizens report differences now resolved and the house may reach its intended lot within three months. The mayor notes prior permit lacked a time limit, complicating official action.

Cincinnati St. Bernard

Riddick Leads Montana GOP Senate Primary

Harding man reports Carl W. Riddick leading in Montana's Republican senatorial primary with 700 of 1534 precincts counted. Riddick supports national administration as votes come in from Helena.

Harding Helena Mont Carl W. Riddick National Administration United States Montana

Rural doctors strained by urban population study finds

Ohio State University rural problems expert C. E. Lively reports that in counties with more city residents, the number of country doctors per capita falls. In urban counties one doctor serves 1,512 people while rural counties have one doctor per 887 residents, with training gaps noted.

C. E. Lively Ohio State University Ohio Lively

Editorial Critique of a Village Statistics Piece

The writer denounces a village weekly article that claims statistics kill joy and urges readers to ignore gloomy data. He argues statistics are essential and warns against the modern bias toward ignoring the ominous facts.

More Light Mehr Licht A Call for Broader Statistics

An editor argues for expansive, unflinching statistical inquiries despite discomfort. The piece condemns neglect of facts on government investigations, naturalizations, and reform measures, urging cold, scientific scrutiny to elevate civilization and reduce blind faith.

United States Department of Interior Washington

End of Court and West Union paving project nears completion

The Court Street and West Union Street repaving is due to finish within three weeks and open to traffic. Court Street should be opened along its entire length by Wednesday evening or Thursday morning as work continues at the Court Union intersection. West Union Street progress is hindered by wet subsoil and three new drain lines were installed by Ringwald to keep the subgrade drained.

Court Street West Union Street Court and Union Streets Congress High Street Ringwald Pratt Street Baird Washington Congress Street

Trapp Arrested on Secret Perjury Charge in City

Lieut. Gov. A. E. Trapp was arrested in Oklahoma City after a perjury charge was filed related to alleged Seminole County transactions two years earlier. The exact nature of the transaction was not disclosed.

Oklahoma City Okla A. E. Trapp Seminole County Trapp

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