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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1921
Page
12
Plans for a Sunday school Christmas entertainment at the Simpson M. E. Church were disrupted. A party will be held in the 66 upstairs auditorium Wednesday at 2 PM with a program and candy bags. Carpenters repair damages to the building and regular services are expected to resume next Sunday.
Orge Carter of Rutland was brought before Justice Barnes charged with operating a slot machine in his pool room. He pleaded guilty and was fined $1 with costs of $11. Carter believed a mayor issued permit allowed holiday operation, but that permit did not authorize it.
Senator Tom Jones of Middle announces a new mining project aiming to boost regional development. Details outline potential sites, expected job creation, and environmental review timelines.
The Minersville road into Syracuse remains passable this winter. Drilling advances on the new Brocalsa oil well proceed rapidly. Syracuse reports no charity needs so far, while gas pipe from Bartels well to the salt works is laid to supply boilers. Mrs. Frank Harris remains critically ill with little hope of recovery.
Eddie Kell suffered a serious wound during a lodge degree ceremony in Hartford. An improvised instrument used in the Oriental degree caused the injury though not intended to harm. Dr. Petty treated him at home where he remains confined as of now.
Monroe Michigan dispatch reports four Ohioans detained on liquor charges after an automobile with 140 quarts of liquor was seized. Those arrested are Elizabeth Gibbs of Columbus and George Schoecklin, William Bartels, and Dewey Morton from Glouster, with Bartels noted as a former Meigs county resident.
At a church meeting the Simpson M. E. Sunday school board reorganized for the coming year. Harry P. Smith was chosen as the new superintendent. Other officers named include Secretary Mrs. R. C. Smith, Treasurer George H. Parker, and Primary Junior Department Superintendent Mrs. L. A. Persons.
A new village council takes office with half of its members new. Charles Ebersbach Curtis Gilmore and L H R Foulk retire. Replacements are W A Compton Peter Grimm and J E Tracy. Durst Price and McNamee hold over. Democrats hold 4 to Republicans 2 McNamee and Compton. John Sawvage (R) becomes mayor Otto Straus reelected as clerk.
The common pleas court yesterday adjourned Frank Gloeckner of Middleport on illegal traffic as the indictment lacked a beverage sale charge. The court will rule after a ten day advisory period. Ed Pigg, jailed after a courtroom disclosure by Gloeckner, faced trial for illegally giving liquor away. he is from Kentucky.
County commissioners held calm meetings though tensions linger over office fireworks. They treated Rev Wilson as an official, sent a telegram to the state highway department for another Pomeroy Athens road conference, and instructed surveyor Hysell to begin fills for a mile of road from the Pomeroy corporation line to Minersville.
Babson argues wage and price increases persist while urged restraint on luxury purchases. He notes people redirected funds to Liberty Bonds and built purchasing power reserves as prices grow unbearable.
A 1922 business outlook traces the postwar inflation era, price adjustments, and wage cuts, arguing genuine recovery hinges on lower prices and efficient production. The piece uses an automobile analogy to urge starting slow and building to higher output without repeating 1919 excesses.
A hopeful note expresses belief the task will be completed and by year end 1999 conditions should improve substantially. The speaker expects progress and a brighter outlook as completion approaches.
Edward McManaway Jr. 24 miner Orbiston wed Goldie Milliran 16 New Pittsburg. Edwin L. Bennett 28 coal operator New Lexington wed Ruth B F Dolan 21 Murray City.
Health Officer John Elias reports a diphtheria case at Gore Zona Trader suffers from the illness Elsworth Jones of Carbonhill has recovered from an attack and the home has been released from quarantine
Drs Campbell and McGinnis operated on James Bond, 13 year old son of Mr and Mrs John Bond, for removal of diseased tonsils and adenoids Monday morning. The operation was entirely successful.
The Gli Amica Club will hold a spread at the home of Mrs. Floyd Duffy on Wednesday evening. The event includes the annual Christmas grab bag drawing.
Mrs. Grover Ankle, operated on at a Columbus hospital several weeks ago, has recovered enough to return to her home on Tuesday.
Ralph Scott, an employee at Ow ens Manufacturing Company, had his right hand mangled when caught in a pointer machine. One finger was severed and two others badly mashed. Dr Campbell provided medical treatment.
Dr Earl Naftzger wrapped up a five weeks revival at the big tabernacle on North Market Street as thousands attended and hundreds signed the pledge. The offering totaled 2113 33 raised by Logan residents in appreciation. The evangelistic party left for home with plans for a future meeting.
CC A Wharton of East Main street received word from his brother F H Wharton that he has been made city manager of Miami Florida at an annual salary of 70000 dollars. He is a former Hocking countian who left several years ago.
R B Stuart appeared before Mayor Miller after being cited by Motor Cop Farbean for traveling at 40 miles per hour on the Logan Nelson ville pike. He pleaded guilty and was fined five dollars plus costs, paid before resuming his journey.
Cahriel L. Adcock reported a Ford touring car stolen in Lancaster Sunday evening about 9 30. The car carried license number 195 according to the police report.
Rotarians enjoyed a noonday luncheon on Monday with tricks such as false noses loaded cigars and snakes in preserves to entertain the assemblage. Judge Pettit was present and described the event.
A speaker urged adding parks to Logan and Hocking counties under a new statute. Hocking’s scenery has been praised by the National Forestry Department as a miniature grand canyon. Mrs Hyson hosted the event and received a purse of appreciation. A Santa Claus committee including C F Lauer F A Koppe Harry Smith Ed Hamilton and George Hangst was formed to buy toys for needy city children.
Multiple properties and a coal mine offered for quick sale in Logan and Nelsonville Ohio. Includes L D Martin House on 2nd Street with ten rooms at 4500 to 6500 dollars range, Nelsonville confectionery shop 3500 dollars, 100 acre coal mine with potential 75 tons daily, and a 6 bedroom Logan house at 6200 dollars plus a 100 acre farm known as the J J Nutter farm. Prices and terms indicate rapid sale.
A proverb-like remark contrasts dull existence with reckless escape, suggesting substance cannot redefine life by excess. The line uses vivid imagery to critique frivolous fixes and imply deeper, lasting change requires substance over splash.
Dayton Ohio December 19 Kroger Grocery Company offers 1000 dollars for the arrest of the bandits who killed branch manager E T Wright during a robbery attempt on Saturday night the company seeks swift justice and safety for its stores and staff.
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