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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1919
Page
4
A Christmas editorial urges broadening the season’s spirit beyond gifts to family love and unselfishness. It laments world tensions and economic strain but celebrates the enduring message of peace, love, and joy, urging readers to keep the Christmas blessing alive beyond the holiday.
The Marquette Mining Journal laments the gold miner who cannot raise prices while the dollar’s value falls. It notes gold reserves rise postwar, mining costs outpace ore value, and many small mines close. The piece argues excess gold supports inflation, making gold scarce in value until trade restores balance.
Parents should review new children's books after Christmas to judge quality. If stories are vulgar or silly, counteract with library picks. if wholesome and constructive, note the author for future purchases. The habit persists despite critics of Christmas shopping.
A collection of short anecdotes shows a grave-digger’s son misled by a pub prompt about payment, a spinster aunt lamenting youth’s lack of social interest, a cheeky niece’s remark about bells, and a boy’s vow to become a schoolteacher after a Thanksgiving turkey joke.
An essay argues that Christmas lives for all ages, not just children, and that older people risk losing its spirit through routine gifts, dinners, and gaiety. The author recalls moments of genuine Christmas feeling in church, from carols to small acts of kindness, urging readers to open their hearts.
A compact home cookbook fragment lists Scotch Woodcock with eggs and olives in white sauce served on toast, and Cape Cod Boiled Dinner centered on cod in a fish cake with vegetables and crisp pork grease gravy. An Onion and Lettuce Salad completes the menu with Bermuda onion slices on lettuce and dressing.
The Plains notes a 6:30 p m Christmas entertainment at the M E Church with a welcome to all. News arrives of James Coppers death formerly of this place now of Mansfield.
A historic snippet outlines Oyster Chowder with oysters rice and celery layers, simmered in water then milk added off heat. It also details Cream of Celery Soup using celery onion milk stock butter and flour to make a smooth blend with seasonings.
Mr Lester Oberholzer returned to Akron after weeks here. Charles Haning and family visited Pleasanton relatives. Becher Woodyard shopped in Athens. Fred Sauters came back to Akron after time with his parents. Star Gas and Fuel Co. rep Calhoon leased land nearby for two weeks. Branch Woodyard and children visited Seldon Woodyard’s family. Z B Ator drove to Athens on business. Delbert Reeves family and Dorothy visited J F Carbaugh. C W Haning’s home reported a gold watch stolen last Saturday. Everette Sauters and family from Athens spent weekend here. Pleasan ton school Christmas show drew many local youths.
A narrator in a closed car battles arctic winds and deep snow enjoying the wintry scene while car troubles mount. The voyage through the storm ends with multiple tire failures and frostbitten misadventures, leaving the speaker chastened yet determined to press on.
A United Press report from Laredo Texas details cross border life as Dry America meets Wet Mexico. Nueva Laredo brands itself with saloons bullfights and gambling while Laredo eyes tourism hotels and increased traffic though bridge hours and quarantine restrict late crossing.
Twenty years ago Thursday December 21 1899 the remains of Oscar Brown a former Athens citizen and bar member were brought from Zanesville for burial. Surviving children listed include Mrs Lawhead of Zanesville Hugh and Frances Brown of Athens Charles of Florida Douglas of Middleton and Grandville of Marion Indiana. The Ohio University Dramatic Club opened with an entertainment under the direction of Miss A M Kellogg associate professor of elocution.
Sheriff and Mrs C H Porter will entertain a large group of friends Saturday night to mark the fifth anniversary of their marriage in a social commemoration at their home.
Mr and Mrs W H McKee have moved into their elegant new residence on Vine Street now University Terrace. The couple mark a milestone with the move to a refined neighborhood name change reflecting the area’s development.
The last Athens Equal Suffrage Association meeting was at Mrs T. J. Herrold’s home and featured a symposium of eminent suffragists. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs. Kaler to continue the study of eminent women.
On Tuesday evening Professor B C Higley concluded his ten lecture course in the old college chapel. He urged citizens to duties to town state and union and made a strong plea for temperance.
The following stores will close all day Monday December 25: W H Brown Shoe Co, B C Logan & Co, J B Rose, and J D Selby. Mayor E F Rose reports treasury replenishment last week as many citizens bought holiday tags early.
Columbus police report liquor valued at about 2000 stolen from the home of Charles Hull. Investigation underway as authorities seek suspects and secure the scene.
Mr and Mrs Earl McKinley and children of Middleport visited Mr and Mrs E P Brooks in Sunny. Mr and Mrs Harry Dye and child ren of Pomeroy were guests of Mrs Dye's parents Will Gilmore. Rob Gilmore joined them visiting his sister. Presley Talbott died in St Louis. his wife is ill. Howard Hull and Alfred Green ler spent Monday in Athena. Edith Van Bibber left Wednesday for Christmas with her parents. Will Graves and wife hosted Wm Day on Sunday. George Clark traveled to Pomeroy on business.
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