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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1920
Page
3
Nelsonville classified ads appear under a special department head on the regular page. The feature highlights "Jiggs" and "Gas Buggies" as strong appeals to Messenger readers.
The Esther class of the Christian church under Miss Florence Horton runs a Christmas market at Mrs Wrights Millinery selling items from an elephant to home canned fruit. Proceeds go to the church building fund. Follow the crowds to Mrs Wrights.
Mrs. L. A. Whitmore hosted the Hyperion club ladies Saturday afternoon with Mrs. N. Hill presiding in the president’s absence. Twenty two members answered roll call with a scripture.
Miss Frances Scott related current events while Miss Hattie Baird presented a paper. A newly formed Day in Communication aims to publicize anti tuberculosis aims. A toilets improvement committee for school buildings was formed to finance publicity and sanitary upgrades. Next meeting shifted to January 8 hosted by Mrs Earl Lama. Mrs Whitmore reported strong Red Cross Christmas seal sales continuing through December 24.
Fire at the Doanville mine owned by George Johnson and Arthur Knight burned from Saturday night through Sunday and Sunday night. About one hundred workers were employed there. Chiefs inspectors of mines and district inspectors assisted. Fire is now believed under control.
One of the city’s largest funerals took place Sunday afternoon at the Christian church auditorium for William Hartley. Masonic bodies and Athens Com- members attended in large numbers to pay tribute to their brother.
Mandery, who had charge of the service, was laid to rest beside his wife Mae who had passed away some years earlier in a quiet funeral.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church met at Mrs. Ida Jewett's home on East Columbus Street on December 17. Vice President Mrs. Lancaster presided in Mrs. Fischer's absence. The program covered the southern mountain schools work, cooperation study, a report on Harwood Home visit in Albuquerque, and a brief business session followed by refreshments for 22 members. No plans for next month were made.
Children from the West End School presented a Christmas program before many parents and visitors. A PTA meeting followed to review bids for installing electric lights in classrooms halls and offices with installation planned during Christmas recess.
Miss Margaret Andrews left Saturday for Columbus where she will spend the holidays. Mrs. George Dille is visiting Columbus friends. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Edgell and their son are spending the weekend in Logan. Mrs. Charles Barron is visiting Springfield and Columbus. Miss Minnie Shurtz returned Saturday to New Plymouth after a visit here. Mrs. Phil Kelch spent Saturday and Sunday in Columbus. Mrs. Zale Kemp of Bridgeport is visiting her parents. Miss Louise Hyde, a Delaware student, is home for the holidays. Mrs. Henry Poston spent Sunday at Athens. Miss Clara Pritchard, a Bliss Business College teacher in Columbus, spent the weekend with her parents here.
Mr and Mrs L D Martin entertained with a twelve o'clock turkey dinner Sunday. Covers were laid for Mr and Mrs James Martin, Mr and Mrs Frank Martin of Logan, Mrs Emma Martin and Mrs Charles Martin.
Julius Fischer and his wife visited Columbus on a Sunday and spent time at Grant Hospital according to the report.
Supt Berry and Dr Hooper from Athens State Hospital travel to Zaleski to recover a body from a freight train death. They meet Earl Davis, brakeman on No 3, who learns the escaped inmate is Hadley Davis of Chillicothe, the brakeman’s father.
Eugene Pasquen died when rock collapsed in the Scott Coal Company mine at Midvale. Fellow miner Amidio Senegal ia tried to aid him but the effort failed as the mass of rock crushed him.
Glouster schools will close Friday afternoon and stay shut until Monday morning January 3 for a holiday recess. Ordinary citizens face coal shortages as miners receive coal via union agreements while nonminers struggle to secure fuel amid flooded and restricted mines in the region.
Sing Sing prison officials fear a New York City crime wave will attract inmates leading to possible escapes and thefts. Extra guards have been posted to deter and prevent incidents.
One breed of livestock is better for a community than many. The note implies a focus on the efficiency or suitability of a single breed for local farming needs.
Plan to attend the farmers institute invites questions and discussion on electing efficient officers for next year. A properly built and used barnyard represents an ideal method for storing manure.
Officers will be elected at the regular session of the Royal Order of Lions to be held Friday evening. A good attendance on the part of the membership is desired.
Miss Mildred Cunningham visited Corning friends for the weekend. Mrs. C. W. Rockhold left for Bainbridge to stay through the holidays with friends, and will be joined there by Mr. Rockhold later. Mrs. Gar Biddison spent Saturday in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Dunlevy became parents of a daughter born yesterday. Mrs. Hull F. Kittle spent several days visiting relatives in Columbus.
The College of Agriculture hosts Farmers' Week January 31 to February 4 featuring updates on farm and home topics. Speakers cover crops, livestock, soil, and community programs for growers and households.
Advice warns uneven settlement from poor foundations can crack silos or cause tilting. Tips include building up the earth around rose beds to eight inches for frost protection and loosely wrapping tops with burlap.
The article states that for laying hens the diet must include animal foods like meat scraps tankage or milk to ensure proper production.
Mary Ruth McClanahan, aged 13 years 4 months, died after scarlet fever and rheumatism in 1920 near Clark's Chapel. Survived by parents William and Myrta McClanahan, four grandparents, siblings Dana William Dorothy Lois, and many relatives. Described as cheerful and beloved by schoolmates. family thanks neighbors, floral tributes, and Rev. Timmons. A prayer to rest in God’s care concludes the notice.
George Allen aged three died in Warren Ohio from a rifle bullet fired accidentally by a playmate. The fatal shot penetrated his head as a bystander reported.
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