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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1920
Page
3
Yeggs blew the Collinsville Illinois post office safe early today and escaped with about $20,000 in currency and stamps, according to early estimates.
The Messenger notes that Nelsonville classified ads appear under a special department head on the regular page. It mentions strong reader appeal for items labeled Jiggs and Gas Buggies.
About seventy five couples enjoyed the Elks Charity Ball at the Elks quarters on Hocking Street with a select orchestra. Miss Louise Kennard dazzled guests with a fancy dance. Proceeds fund Christmas cheer for poor homes in Nelsonville.
A Philadorian Lodge special communication is set for Sunday at 1 15 PM to attend the funeral of Brother William FE Hartley. Members are advised to assemble promptly at the stated time.
Masons urged to attend with an auto. Ed C Cooley W M and Ivan Kinney Secy announce officers elect will be installed at the next stated communication on Monday evening Dec 20. A large attendance is desired.
Nelsonville classified ads now sorted under new headings to boost appeal and value. Mack, “The Wan-Tad,” will visit Nelsonville Monday to collect listings and help sellers price machines stoves and other items.
Preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. by the pastor. Sunday school at 2:00 p.m. B Y P V meeting at 6:30 p.m. All members and friends are asked to attend the services, this being our last for the year.
The church holds Sunday school at 9 30 followed by a sermon.
A church announces a series of meetings including class at 2:30 p.m. and evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meetings are set for Wednesday and Friday. Revival opens January 9 led by Rev C C Brown a veteran preacher with thirty years in ministry. A warm welcome awaits all attendees.
The church announces two Sunday sermons titled The Means of Grace and Willing to Pay the Price. Evangelist Dunlop will preach as meetings begin in about two weeks with Mrs Dunlop assisting in song and personal work. Every elder has been appointed chairman of a special committee, and officials expect the best meetings yet.
Mrs James Bland and Mrs Henry Nutter spent Friday at Murray City as guests of their sister.
The Episcopal Church invites friends and strangers to Sunday school at 9 30 a m and evening service at 6 46 p m A Christmas tree entertainment is planned for Friday night December 24 with a special service on December 26 at 6 46 p m
Christian Church announces Bible school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m evening service 7 p m and junior and senior Endeavor at 6 p m A White Gift program will be held on Christmas Eve in the auditorium Bring White Gifts for the King The annual evangelistic meeting begins January 9 with R Oakley pastor of the Portsmouth church preaching.
William Hartley aged 39 died after a two week illness. A World War I veteran who served 18 months overseas in the 67th Engineers Corps, he was a longtime local resident and active Mason in the Blue Lodge Chapter Council and Athens Commandery. The Athens Commandery will conduct funeral services.
Howe Patterson mourns the loss of his wife and parent, leaving a daughter Lucile. The city extends sympathy as Patterson, with his father and siblings, prepares for a church service Sunday at two. His mother died in the World War era and he stays with George Johnson’s family over the holidays.
Edward Sharp left today for San Francisco to spend the holidays with his parents and attend the big game January 1.
Bitter cold failed to deter Iron Range residents from paying last respects to George Gipp of Notre Dame fame. The body lay in state at the Gipp home and at the armory before burial at Lakeview cemetery. Pallbearers included Rockne and three of Gipp's Notre Dame teammates.
Mrs. A. K. Carrell will be sworn in as a member of the Willoughby common council on December 27, filling the term of Councilman E. O. Sigsbey, who wed last week.
A French man has devised a pistol that fires a stupefying gas rather than bullets. The invention aims to reduce harm in confrontations, offering a non lethal option for crowd control or self defense.
New York dispatch reports no trace of the missing naval balloon thought lost in the Adirondacks. Navy wireless stations and headquarters received no information today as Rockaway station searched the district all night. Field men comb the snowbound area for the balloon and its crew as two big machines were to depart at dawn.
Francis H N Sisson vice president Guaranty Trust Co discusses the postwar transition. He notes falling commodity prices, inflation easing, Europe’s revival, and the need to be credit-focused and lean on inventories. Banks favor essential goods production and, as industry recovers, advise careful borrowing.
The piece argues that American shipping already carries 60 percent of ocean trade profits and calls for bold postwar investment to modernize railroads and utilities. It warns excess profits taxes must fade and stresses need for coordinated railroad management to overcome car and equipment shortages.
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