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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1921
Page
6
A letter argues for broad community support to teach reading and writing to adults in Southeastern Ohio. It notes church involvement, flexible plans, and neighborly outreach, urging Father Owens to lead literacy campaigns and stressing that any workable method can succeed with learner desire.
Editor notes confusion over Modoc church reading class for adults in Athens county. The plan, led by Mr O B Fri, faced poor attendance as residents questioned viability and interest in the literacy effort.
The report recalls Sylvester Withers slipping on a board and falling from a scaffold at the Christian Church, turning over twice before landing upright. Other notes mention neighbors’ stove smoke, a dog shot by Tim Nanna or Harry Nurbert, and local talk on prosperity amid Imhrig mines reopening for three days.
Obituary notes Jeff Blackwood dies after long illness in Hebbardsville. Updates on Mrs Cline Castle returning from Columbus hospital. Clarence Johnson recovering after Columbus hospital visit. Local weather changes and muddy roads noted. Arthur Young family coping with scarlet fever. Ada Parker visits near White Hall. Russell Oxley and Lulu Parker wed in Athens by Rev James Miller. Oxley groom from Pleasanton, Akron rubber worker, now farmer. Parker bride teaches in Athens county schools. couple to reside near Bates church.
The German Finance Minister declares that women’s hats are luxuries and subject to the luxury tax. This stance frames hats as nonessential goods and may affect consumer costs.
A U S report details serious overcrowding and poor water quality in Mississippi rural families. Prenatal care is scarce with only 17 percent receiving any services. physician attendance at birth is low for whites and high reliance on midwives among Blacks.
A historical note states that two month old babies were being fed solids in large numbers. It cites that three-quarters of 685 children received solid food before six months, while experts recommend starting solids at six months.
Robert Alexander Burley, born 1849 in Wanauga County Pennsylvania, died aged 72 years 8 months 20 days on December 20 1921 in Ohio after six years of illness. He married Hleda Lathey in 1880 and is survived by wife two sons Frank and George five grandchildren a sister Hannah Bradley and many relatives. Funeral held December 22 1921 at the family home with burial at Greenlawn cemetery.
Fifteen Portage county potato farmers show a 70 cent per bushel cost in 1921 with sale prices from 1.50 to 1.75 per bushel. The study, guided by C. R. Shumway and Ohio State extension economists, notes high per-acre costs for seed, fertilizer, manure, and rents and records 55 acres under potato. Average labor hours used were 20 hours by man and 18 hours by horse.
Economists find farmers with high yields had the lowest per bushel costs, making per bushel cost the key to profits on potatoes last year. The study notes excellent returns in Portage county due to efficient production and favorable yields.
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