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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1924
Page
2
Miss Ruth Troxel entertained about forty friends with a Thanksgiving party at her parents home in Rock. The event featured contests and a program arranged by North High School student. Refreshments followed the activities.
Mrs. W E Petty of Church was summoned to Niles Michigan Saturday by the death of Mrs. Wilbur Meldrim who died there Thursday. Funeral rites were set for Sunday at noon. Mrs Meldrim left Denver and had many relatives in the county who visited her before moving to Michigan.
The Logan wreck crew was called to Floodwood on Monday morning to replace the car left there Saturday, which caused a power outage in the valley cities. Conductor John G. Buntz of the River division led the wreck train.
An independent farmers institute is planned for Falls township at Meldrim and St Clair building on South Mulberry Street, Tuesday and Wednesday December 16. State speakers W F Little of Canal Winchester and Mrs Marietta will headline a program including poster contests for pupils, township polling discussion, farm problems, and music from local schools.
The incident occurred in the latter part of the week. Details remain scarce as authorities review available information and await further reports.
Arch Weekly of Greendale was fined $1 and costs after arraignment before Magistrate Miller. Weekly claimed the slot machine found in his store belonged to a Logan resident who may face charges, and he was not present when deputies seized the device.
Julius Babas of Murray City spent Friday night in jail after being bound over to the grand jury on an assault and battery charge filed by his wife Helen Babas. He was arraigned before Justice Davenport, then released after his wife reconsidered.
Jesse Thompson of the Greendale brick plant was taken to the local hospital by the physician on Monday for an X ray of his right arm. He was injured Friday when his arm became entangled in a drying fan during work.
Walter P. Harvey a twenty one year old dumbing contractor from Rye New York Mary E Sparks twenty one an office worker from Logan Cecil Thompson twenty one a day worker from Haydenville and Ardith Mace sixteen a housekeeper from Haydenville appear in a local notice context detailing ages occupations and towns linked to a legal or civic record.
The article notes the death of the widow of John Coha gen after seventeen years. She leaves her son at home and two other sons Jesse of this city and Arthur of Pleasant City. Surviving brothers include Henry Robey City Councilman William Robey and Noah Robey of Carbon Hill. Funeral services set for 1:30 Tuesday with Rev J W Blair at the Methodist church. Burial in Ebenezer cemetery in Green town by Harden's Undertaking Co.
Dr. Edwards of the Edwards-Walker Evangelistic Co spoke on The Fairness of the Christian Church to a near full sanctuary at the city Christian church. The program featured a solo by Mr. Walker and a Deborah class from Athens church attended by a special section.
D O Thompson announces dissatisfaction with progress on the preserve and Frank Vorhees of Portsmouth resigns as superintendent in Scioto county Columbus Ohio December 2 referencing the Roosevelt Game Preserve development and state Fish and Game involvement.
The Rotary club will provide transportation for cripples lacking means to reach the cripple clinic at the Methodist church in Athens. County health officials have compiled a list of nearly all cripples in the county and doctors will identify those needing rides. Rotarians will escort attendees. the clinic aims to surpass prior hopes with many cures expected.
Final preparations for the zero hour in the Athens County Community Chest drive are set for Tuesday with two meetings. Women workers meet at 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian church under Mrs. K. D. Sayre, while other workers gather with manager Probate Judge 8. M. Johnson. Lists of prospects have been checked to avoid overlap. The battalion aims to pass the $10,000 mark Thursday morning and continue until achieved.
A note mentions smoked snow water as the favorite beverage of Lap landers, highlighting a unique local custom.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as the best cough remedy, claiming it quickly eases coughs and throat irritation for all ages without narcotics. It highlights pine tar and honey as the active ingredients and promotes 30 cents price at druggists.
Messenger Pattern Dept offers a new toy pattern for a doll and a cape. The doll uses 27 inch material and can be made in oil cloth or fabrics with a water resistant filling like cork or excelsior. Pattern mailed for 12 cents in stamps to any address.
Health authorities estimate more than one million people in the United States suffer hay fever. The condition contributes to seasonal discomfort and impacts daily activities for many residents across regions.
The county health officer reports two scarlet fever cases, one in Athens, on Monday. Parents are urged to be vigilant and take precautions. Dr. J. M. Higgins says the illness is serious whether or not an epidemic is feared.
Worcester Massachusetts emerges as the largest producing center for envelopes in the United States, highlighting its dominant role in American manufacturing and packaging supplies.
Washington reports confirmation of a Communist outbreak in Reval Ethonia, received from Hyod B. Quarton, the United States consul in that area, during the late hours.
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