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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1919
Page
5
A local shop invites customers to trade in vinyl records and Amberol cylinders. Bring in Victor, Edison, Columbia and Emerson discs or Amberol cylinders to swap for new recordings.
A cordial invitation invites everyone to visit the Amberol department to explore a complete line of Amberol records with a young lady in attendance ready to assist.
Mrs C M Ross of Zaneski returns home after visiting relatives in Athens since Wednesday. The Order of Eastern Star meets Monday at 7 for installation and refreshments. Mrs Lawrence Huff and daughter Annette visit Chillocothe over the weekend. Knights of Columbus social gathering last night informal with Chillicothe guests. Ferneaux hosts needle club at Linscott home with late lunch. Will W Coe and wife return from Parkersburg visit. Coe attends Shriners event and banquet. A class of 98 held. elaborate affair.
General and Mrs L M Nuttman announce the engagement of their daughter Betty to Captain James Golden of the 29th Infantry. The wedding date will be announced later. The couple’s Columbus friends note Miss Nuttman’s charm and beauty. Captain Golden, from an Athens Ohio family, is stationed at Fort Benning Georgia.
The Central School PTA met in the high school hall to discuss sending representatives to a council aligned with the Associated Charity Organization. The association voted to affiliate. The program featured a second grade folk dance and Mrs. Noss presenting a lecture on Rheims Cathedral Hoffmann Raphael the Sistine Madonna and Sargent and Abbey paintings. Fifteen new members were nominated.
The business meeting in Ellis Hall Thursday afternoon appointed Mrs. T. W. Craig Mrs. Carl Fuller and Miss McLeod as representatives to the new child welfare council. Plans for a December 10 sale are under way and an erector set toy and doll are on view at the Home Furnishing Company window. The public is invited.
Notice directs every Scout of Troop Two to gather in the Mohican Classroom at 7 o'clock Monday evening for a special program and a meal afterward. Each member should bring twenty five cents.
Athens and Chauncey councils last evening approved new gas rates and company officials pledged no shutoffs but warned pressure depends on coal supplies and reduced consumption. manager W A Casley explained current pressure sits at about one and half ounces, down from four ounces, with miners’ strike delaying fuel recovery and gas output.
The twentythird annual farmers institute met December 1 and 2 at the Amesville Methodist church. Speakers included George S. Lentz and G F Aldrich with talks on general farming and livestock. Mrs Elma P Foulk and Miss Lucy Belle Evans presented household and school topics. Community work plans were formed and resolutions adopted urging another institute and a pure fabric law. Officers and committee members were nominated for next year.
Saturday morning snow covered streets with an inch to two inches of white, transforming the scene as black trees bore the flakes. Rain later began at eight thirty promising to melt much of the snow before nightfall, the fourth snowfall of the season.
The article discusses how consumers preferred the idea of higher gas rates to their actual implementation, while the gas company values the concrete increase more than the prospect of it. It contrasts consumer optimism with business realization in rate changes.
Employers under the excess profits law must turn over any profits beyond a set limit to the government. Some Athens shops share a portion of these profits with workers, allowing them to enjoy part of the gains. The world is growing better.
American Legion buttons for local members arrived for Post Adjutant Moorhead and will be distributed to members who apply in person at the Messenger office. The buttons are described as very attractive emblems.
Local merchants stocked heavily last spring expecting strong holiday sales after the war. Stores, hotels and businesses in the coal district feel the strike impact though overall trade runs near last year’s level. If the strike ends, business could boom. Some merchants have partial or full inventories.
In a three game ten pin contest the D Zenner team defeated Heck's plumbers. The match showcased score lines and key plays as the winner claimed the night.
In a county treasurer office scene taxpayers question large tax duplicates while the road levy appears excessive. The narrative hints at a local wait for students returning to a class and a call for volunteers, noting gendered outreach for assistance.
The remark teases a gloomy forecast and a rainy aftermath after a snowy Saturday, implying an unusual weather pattern and a wry holiday quip about Christmas shopping or preparations.
Vague city scene notes display windows on Court Street showing fashion trends with a remark about necklines. The Shrapnel Corner philosopher notes microbe findings on dollar bills as a warning for the public.
H Meighen enjoys relief and contentment in Athens as he rests without worry about fires or responsibility for immediate action. He can sleep soundly now knowing he bears no blame for delays in emergencies.
Gloster council decided not to act on charges against Marshal Stooks after Mayor Williams presented them. The meeting also postponed action on a salary ordinance for City Clerk Reuben Wagner, keeping his pay at 175 dollars per year pending next meeting.
The road between Jacksonville and Millfield is open again and Chauncey paving should finish this week. This will allow the roller to reach the site. Naximova performs in The Brat at the Ambrose Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Columbus, Ohio faces planned power outages as display signs will be shut off across the city tonight amid wartime measures. The move darkens streets and affects public lighting and advertising.
The fuel situation prompts orders to be carried out by air, fuel, and railroad administrations with strict adherence. Motion picture men, merchants, and others pledge to comply and cut to the minimum current output until the supply stabilizes.
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