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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1922
Page
6
NEW YORK Dec 21 After three years in Hawai I W Fitz Herbert English lawyer who sailed for Plymouth from here recently predicted that a war between yellow and white races is sure to come in a few years.
Logan report by Clinton Webb notes Red Star bus driver T Harden was fined fifteen dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to speeding on West Hunter street and while near West End School. Also obituary for William Tennahill, Civil War veteran, died aged nearly 80, with funeral plans and Oak Grove Cemetery burial. Special conclave called for Logan Commandery K of P at Masonic Hall on Christmas morning with Eminent Commander L C Laube presiding.
The Messenger thanks a reader for a Public Forum letter urging protest against cruel animal treatment. AC Roach in Athens invites proof of mine site abuse via mail or phone 8834. The Athens County Humane Society pledges prompt investigation and confidential informants.
Sheriff-elect Wm. P. Shaw announced his personnel for the coming term. Deputy sheriff is Rudolph Brandt and jail matron will be Mrs. Brandt. Brandt owns the central delivery service and the couple will reside at the county jail upon taking office January first.
The Young Peoples Society of the Presbyterian church hosted a Christmas party at the manse on North Mulberry Street Tuesday evening. About 30 youths attended and enjoyed a gift stab bag exchange, candy making, and a lively program marking a festive evening.
County agents from ten counties and stenographers from five counties met in Jackson for a sectional conference. They were trained in filing farm bureau records while discussions covered developing club leaders and club work along with other farm bureau issues. Attending were County Agent M. V. Bailey and stenographer Mrs. Floyd K. Loomiss.
Miss Sara E. Coates, field representative of the American Red Cross, spent Wednesday in Logan visiting the local chapter. She stayed with Miss Margaret Lutz, executive secretary for the Hockiye Chapter, and discussed chapter visits and policy guidance for Red Cross activities. She serves as the liaison between local chapters and the national office.
A rumor says Logan may soon host a new savings and trust company. If organized, it would buy the old count house site and erect a building for its offices. Also in brief, Bert Finney of New Plymouth had an elbow fracture and visited Cherrington Hospital for an X-ray.
Noah Cook, janitor at the courthouse, recalls his circus years with Sells Bros Circus for ten years across most U S states. He served two hitches and was foreman of the stables. The show later merged with Forepaugh. Logan resident Charles Naile also rode with the company during the same period.
Miss Mabel C Bierly daughter of Mr and Mrs William Bierly West street and Mr Alexander A Spraker of Niles Ohio wed at the bride's home at 1130 a m Wednesday in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev C F Lauer of the Hunter Street Lutheran church The couple plan a new home in Niles where Spraker works as car shop foreman The bride previously served six years as a stenographer in the county prosecuting attorney office Friends extend congratulations to the newlyweds
Special services and music planned at the MEF church Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. The program includes The Time Mending at Christmas by Rev. Howard Warner. The congregation will gather at the community tree for Christmas carol singing.
The Cline Pharmacy Co presents a cherished hot water bottle as a gift and highlights affordable prices on quality bottles. The message emphasizes value and selections offered by the local pharmacy.
A brief editorial note claims woman suffrage outdoes prohibition in influence and notes that arguments over suffrage are rare today. It frames suffrage as prevailing over prohibition in public discourse without detailing specific events or dates.
In Albany on December 19 Miss Mabel Coe hosted a Christmas party for the Wednesday club. Rooms were decorated with festive colors and a Christmas tree displayed gifts for each member. After a brief business meeting the evening featured music readings storytelling and club “stunts” followed by refreshments.
Advices received here today report that due to disturbances along the Ulster border the Free State is sending additional troops to the area. The move underscores rising tensions and a security response from authorities amid ongoing unrest.
Feeble from hunger strike Mary MacSwiney appeared in public in Dublin to take part in meetings protesting further executions of irregulars. Also notes a Christmas social at Big Sandy school on Friday December 22 at 7 o'clock with a Christmas tree speaking and food for sale inviting all.
The advertisement touts Petersons ointment as the best and quickest remedy for pimples and skin inflammations. It claims usage for eczema, itching of skin and scalp, ulcers, sore feet and piles and lists druggists prices from 35c to 5.00.
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