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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1923
Page
6
Word arrived from Colum bus that E. A. Petty, former Hocking county resident, was operated on at a hospital there Saturday. Despite his age he withstood the ordeal well and his recovery chances are said to be good. Wilbur Petty, a son living here, returned home Tuesday after visiting his father.
Three hours after a fire department response at R. D. McManigal on North Mulberry Street, a second alarm was raised for Samuel Wrightsel on East Hanter Street due to burning soot in a chimney. No damage occurred.
Official notice states the Logan-McArthur road will stay on its current route through Ilesboro and Mount Pleasant. Director Bouley's letter confirms that the petition for a change was denied by the state highway department.
Hocking county offers four Quad make trucks that have been used on the highway here for the past few years and are up for sale.
State approval allows the county to dispose of unused assets by selling them to the highest bidder. The move ends the items’ usefulness and transfers ownership as directed by the county commissioners.
Dr Stork paid a Monday visit to Mr and Mrs Earl Stewart and presented them with twins a boy and a girl. Names had not been chosen yet as the happy parents await future decisions.
Local dealer L C Yocum announces the sale of his entire furniture stock as he shifts focus to the undertaking business. The sale opens Saturday following his near completion of converting the Charles Wharton property at Main and High into an up to date funeral home with partner Harry Heinlein.
An incident during a Tuesday call to Samuel Wrightsel damaged the differential case, crippling the fire department truck for about two weeks. Hose ladders and equipment were moved to a service truck while chemical gear was placed on a touring car.
The report notes a slowing pace in oil development activity. Limited project progress and cautious investment patterns influence near term output expectations. Local energy firms and officials monitor regulatory and market signals shaping future drilling plans.
Local drilling reports show rising activity in the Berea sand with paying wells found on the Lehman farm near Sand Run Junction and on adjacent property by Scott Oil and Gas. W. S. Westbrook plans a Berea drill near Maxville while Meltzer and associates completed a well on the Smith farm near Carbon Hill showing light gas potential and oil prospects.
Rev. and Mrs. Curtiss Douglass hosted the Twice Five club at Mrs. Belle Hyson's home Tuesday evening. The group debated whether to approve the Fascisti with papers by Prof. C. F. Ridgey and Dillon Sanderson.
After the presentations the subject was opened for general discussion. Club guests included Mrs. John Smith of Columbus and Miss Nettie McCray. An excellent luncheon was served.
The Hocking County Auto Dealers association gathered at Mrs. Amy Easterling’s home Tuesday evening with fifteen members present. After a turkey dinner the group discussed business, endorsed better roads, and voted to donate to charity. Officers elected: Theo Johnson president, Walter Nixon vicepresident, C. F. Lewis secretary, R. R. Lanning treasurer, with Hack, Nixon and Lewis named to the executive committee.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during our sad bereavement. Gratitude for the beautiful flowers and for the cars furnished. Thanks for the consoling words spoken by Rev Douglass. Mr and Mrs Geo P Humphrey.
Coolville Miss Mary Place of Decatur, a high school student, was taken to a Parkersburg hospital and Monday underwent an operation for appendicitis. She is getting along nicely. Mrs Smith McCall has been at Lottridge since Sunday helping care for Miss Grace Ball who is ill with tuberculosis.
Mr. Hollie Tanbory relocated his belongings on Wednesday to a farm near Athens where he plans to farm during the upcoming season.
Mrs Blanche Malone and her daughter were Sunday guests of Mrs Smith, the grandmother, for a family visit.
Dr and Mrs G R Gunder returned Saturday night from Sugar Grove where they visited Mrs Gunder's parents Rev and Mrs Parkins for Thanksgiving.
Mrs Yagala and her daughter Betty were guests of Mrs Helen Gibbe of Hockingport from Thursday until Monday, enjoying a brief visit and hospitality.
Mr and Mrs Smith Dunfee welcomed Thanksgiving guests including their daughter Lillie of Parkersburg and their son Archie of Athens for the holiday.
Mrs. Ann Bunion spent Sunday with Mrs. Martha Stout. Carol Stout of O U spent Thanksgiving vacation with his parents Mr. and Mrs. E H Stout. Miss Bernice Keller of O U spent her vacation with home folks at Success, stopping Sunday here with Miss Pauline Maxon.
Mrs. L. M. Walden, John Wise and E. G. Alden visited Parkerburg on Tuesday. The W. F. M. 8. met at Mrs. Cora McBride's Thursday afternoon. The W. C. T. U. met at Mrs. O. F. Larson's Wednesday. Mr. P. T. Sheets nears completion of a new garage signaling local improvement.
A short home advice note urges putting a little soda in the kitchen sink weekly and flushing with hot water to dissolve grease and reduce the need for a plumber.
A vintage health note describes making cough syrup at home using granulated sugar syrup, molasses, or honey mixed into a gel. It touts quick throat relief and pleasant taste for children, claiming strong soothing effects for sore throat and bronchial irritation.
In Cincinnati a burglar jimmied a window of a two floor Nanking restaurant and bored a hole into the nearby grocery, accidentally starting a fire while diners were served on the second floor of the Chinese restaurant.
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