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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1924
Page
2
Logan officers recapture "Squirrely" Davis after a midday escape from jail while en route to transfer. Deputy Brandt and Farbearn pursue Davis near railroad tracks and Chris Gompf’s porch. Davis is cornered and returned to Dayton for custody.
County Health Commissioner W. G. Rhoten cites no wide epidemics this year with sporadic cases managed. Death rate fell from 12.6 in 1923 to 9.4 for ten months. infant deaths count 47 this year. Shick testing in schools showed many positives. immunization programs continue with smallpox vaccines and planned scarlet fever efforts.
County Agent Robert Lang attends a county farm bureau conference in Jackson this week. The meeting focuses on common problems and a uniform program of work for agents statewide.
Notices mailed to season ticket holders say the annual election occurs at Secretary George Christman's office on Friday December 19 from 1 pm to 3 pm. Four directors will be chosen for three year terms. Ticket sales were light this year due to little interest in directors' elections.
The community federation sponsors a Christmas Eve sing at 6 o clock on Public Square. The revival of the old carol gathering aims to attract a large portion of residents for the event this season.
Local farmers formed an independent institute that closed successfully and plans a similar event next year. Officers reelected were John Rheinsheld as president, W J North as vice president, and W I Stone as secretary treasurer to manage organization affairs.
Police say Gerald Belt confessed to the Krieg pharmacy burglary committed Sunday night. Belt escaped the city lockup where he was held since Monday evening, while Jess Brosser remained in custody. James Fox, allied with Belt, allegedly got keys from a drawer in the mayor’s office and opened the cell at about 1 am Thursday as night officers were on duty.
After releasing Belt, Belt and Fox fled Togan with jail keys. Bell and Blosser were quizzed and reportedly explained the pharmacy theft. Loot from the rear-window entry totaling 24.55 was found at Belt's home, tying the suspects to a string of local robberies this year.
Denzil Grigsby of Chauncey who had goitre surgery in Columbus has returned home in serious but improved condition. Visiting Chauncey included Mr. and Mrs. William Cochran. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. McCollam moved into vacated Figgins home on Fast Converse street. Mrs. Harry Noble of Athens visited Chauncey parents on High street. Rev. G. B. Courtney preached in Orbiston. Mrs. Minnie Koons and son from Columbus visited Chauncey relatives.
A special meeting of Local No. 75 miners at Mine No. 75 North Hill is set for Saturday at 1 PM. Sub-district officers will attend. all members are urged to attend. President Joe Jonas and secretary Henry Martin of Chauncey lead the local.
Sunday services at the thin church begin with Bible school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 7 p m Rev A W Craig from Columbus will deliver the sermon He will fill the pulpit at 7 39 o clock Sunday morning A good attendance is desired and the public is invited.
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wade of Millfield entertained guests the past week including Mr. and Mrs. George Littlefield of Pearson Town Mrs. James Baring of Baltimore Ohio and Mrs. Esta Gardner of Glouster in a social gathering with several traveling visitors.
O. C. Howard and Lewis Howard of Millfield left this week for Florida and expect to stay about three months.
Mrs Grace Shelton entertains over the weekend at Circle Hills with guests including Mr and Mrs Harley Mourne and daughter Betty from Columbus Miss Inez Merritt and Miss Florence Case from Charleston West Virginia and William Howde from Wheeling.
Miss Wilma Kranyik and Miss Susan Donaldson of Chauncey spend today in Athens visiting Susan's brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Farr Carsey. Adam Hawk and Homer McBrayer ill at their Main Street homes. Miss Florence Evans returned home in Middleport.
Walter V. Harter leads The Plains Church with Sunday School at 9 30 and evening sermon at 7 30 on Hold Fast. Chauncey Church holds 9 39 Sunday school and 7 p m sermon by Gus Graham with choir rehearsals Friday and Sunday. Christmas program is set for Wednesday December 24. Millfield Church lists 9 30 Sunday School and 7 30 morning service with Rev. Mason plus 7 p m evening service.
An experimental lamp claimed to outperform gas and electricity is tested by the U.S. Government and 35 universities. It uses 46 percent air and 6 percent kerosene, with no odor smoke or noise, and offers a free trial and potential agency for income.
The U S Civil Service commission announces an examination for a rural mail carrier at the Athens post office to be held January 24 1925 The vacancy is on a local route The test is open to citizens domiciled in the Athens post office territory and meeting other requirements Copies of the requirements and application blanks are available at the Athens post office or the U S Civil Service commission in Washington DC Applications should be sent to Washington as soon as possible.
Mrs Vinnie Moore Hooper, 60, died Friday morning at her home on the Albany road after a long illness. Survived by husband FE A Hooper and three children Zoah Ballenger Athens Aletha Desch Jacksonville and Orley Moore Toledo. Brothers L A Gift Covington Ky Julian Gift Hebbardsville Dow Gift Toledo and Mimner Gift Buffalo. Burial plans pending. announcement to follow.
In Moscow the Cherkov tribunal tried twelve forgers and sentenced seven to death.
A husband recalls a long quarrel over Mayr's Wonderful Remedy after his wife, suffering stomach and liver trouble, finally takes the medicine. He credits it with alleviating ailments thought to be linked to catarrhal mucus and inflammation of the intestinal tract. The ad promises one dose will convince and offers a money refund.
Ohio University Y W C A members begin annual charity with five hundred Athens Beaumont Circlehill Floodwood and Glen Ebon children. One hundred seventy five packages distributed with candy nuts oranges stockings handkerchiefs and necessities. Christmas events include parties services carols dolls prepared for Children Home and hospital in Columbus.
A fragment notes the campus WCA praising social and departmental efforts and awarding recognition to those most deserving for their contributions to campus activities.
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