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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1924
Page
2
Dr. Stork visited two homes in Tegan Tuesday and delivered newborns to Mr. and Mrs. Willard McNalien and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stephenson.
A Monday evening surprise party honored Mrs. Harry Chidister at her home with music and a radio program. Neighbors and relatives attended including Rev. Mrs. T. C. Harper, the Benson and Bensonhaver families, Evans, Whikehart, Walker, C B Chidia, Hulda Smith, Clara Whikardt, and H. E. Petty.
From 400 to 500 members of the ks fraternity are set to aid a meeting at the Elk building Thursday evening. John G. Price of Olumbus will accompany the Columbus degree team to confer work on a large initiation class. A parade through down city sections begins at 7 pm with delegations from surrounding towns expected. The Grand Secretary, Irea C. Robinson of Chicago, may also attend. After the parade the degree work continues followed by a buffet.
Emmett O Stephenson of VT Logan received word from Washington confirming his appointment as custodian of the Federal building here. He will appoint Thomas Rainer who has temporarily filled the post after Clarence Rooker resigned to work at the Central School building. Stephenson, a former service man who served four and a half years in the Army and saw active duty in World War I, will begin duties Wednesday morning. The position pays 1020 per year.
A masquerade social at the Junior Order hall over the Stedem shoe store, is planned by the Daughters of America with a public invitation for Saturday night. A good program has been arranged.
Evangelist Edwards delivers Tuesday night sermon on vital religion a life centered faith beyond creed and dogma. Large audience fills church auditorium as Higley men’s class attends and Omeroy and Middleport delegations discuss future Edwards-Walker services in the area. Mrs Walker keys piano as Edwards plans to speak again Wednesday on Wayside Opportunities.
J. D. Haskins faced a fine for attempting a reverse turn at a Court street intersection, violating a local ordinance. D. Giauque pleaded guilty to blocking a funeral procession on East Union street and paid a five dollar fine. Haskins and H. C. Douglas were cited by Traffic Officer Nice and booked by Chief Parker. Several more offenders were scheduled to appear before Mayor Koons.
The League of Nations council appointed Charles Howland of New York as chairman of the board of reparations for Greek refugees, succeeding Henry Morganthau who resigned.
In London on December 3 labor members chose former prime minister Ramsay MacDonald as their party leader for the coming session. Opposition to his leadership had been expected amid criticism of his conduct in the labor campaign. Iceland ponies are fed mainly on fish heads during the winter.
James Hurley of Haydenville and Mrs. Charles Yarber of Nelsonville recently had operations at Dr. Zemer's Haydenville office for removal of diseased nails.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist church for Mrs. Cathryn Cohagen who died Saturday. A large number of relatives and friends attended the service. Burial was in Ebenezer cemetery in Green township beside her husband, who died seventeen years ago.
John Buchanan a retired resident of East Second Street was taken to Chierington hospital Monday evening after several days of severe illness. Doctors find the case baffling as he suffers repeated hives that now affect his throat and hearing, limiting his speech.
Lawrence Thatcher, injured October 15 while working on a steam roller on the Logan McArthur pike, left the local hospital Tuesday to return home to Columbus. His condition was serious enough to threaten his life at one point during his treatment.
A nostalgic column by LeRoy Poie humorously catalogs the grouches of various professions and the newspaper trade. It notes editors fear trouble stories and reporters chase news while skeptically judging sources. It lists newspaper quirks from society women to public officials and ends with a humorous roll of grouches specific to reporters.
A brief advertisement claims Freezone instantly stops corn pain when a drop is applied. It touts a tiny bottle sold by a druggist for a few cents and asserts it removes hard and soft corns and calluses without soreness or irritation.
London observers say if France gains better terms than Britain received in the U S debt settlement Britain will push for readjustment of its funding. London also expects Britain to object to France paying America without Britain and seek simultaneous settlements. The Foreign Office moves to draft a Palestine mandate treaty with the United States and to secure U S approval of the Tangier pact with France and Spain.
An advertisement from Jackson Medicine Co of Zanesville Ohio promotes Dr Johnson’s Digestive Age Liver Powder promising instant relief from stomach trouble. The copy claims permanent benefits and a money back guarantee if not satisfied, with a price of 1.00 and a toll free or mail order offer.
Los Angeles reports tentative plans for a Dempsey versus Gibbons return fight. Promoter Jack Doyle indicated interest, while Jack Kearns said no offer had arrived yet but Dempsey would consider any attractive proposal. May 29 was floated as the target date.
Mrs. Lizzie Cunduff of this place underwent a surgical operation at a hospital in Verkersburg West Virginia where she resides. Her condition is reported very favorable and an early recovery is anticipated.
Coolville reports an extended funeral gathering for Mrs. H D Mills with relatives from Columbus Terra Alta and Warkersburg. The event included four generations as relatives from nearby towns joined the family for services and visitation.
G E Parker spent the week with his mother Mrs Nancy Parker of Tuppers Plains. Dr and Mrs G E Gunder spent Thanksgiving with the latter's parents Rev and Mrs Parkins of Sugar Grove. I M Daugherty spends Thanksgiving with his mother at Torch. Prof and Mrs Paynter returned from Thanksgiving with the latter's mother in Harrisonville. Master Frank Chapman, who had pneumonia, is now convalescing.
Twenty four pupils in the local primary room maintained a 100 percent attendance record for November, being neither absent nor tardy. The class is led by Miss Erma Pierce and includes Clyde Beveridge Paul Beveridge Joseph Prater Billy Prater Marvin Young Gayneelie Prater Virgene Arnold Reba Tom Hubert Edwards Paul Stoneburner Griffin Stoneburner Lloyd Mace Dwight Mace Orvil Marks Carrie Marks Francis Gabriel Jesse Gabriel Rauth Gabriel Vernon Gabriel Edna Pidcock Cecil Pidcock Emma Louise Sixx Freda Zimmerman Todd Zimmerman.
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