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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1923
Page
2
Typhoid fever prompted Friday afternoon exercises to be held at the school where the illness was announced. The local school closed for a one week vacation, bringing relief and joy to students and staff.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a medical discovery that soothes inflamed membranes and kills germs in chronic coughs, bronchial issues, and throat troubles. It claims creosote-based formula heals, builds the system, and offers money back if relief is not achieved after following directions.
In Rome, Henri Laup head of physiology at the Sorbonne says camera simulations can replace painful vivisection. Italian scientists Piedro Giacosa and Alberico Benedicenti at Genoa have produced films showing effects of drugs on pulse, pressure, nerves, and overall human physiology. The films are used to teach students and shown to European labs including in Lisbon, Brussels, and Italy.
Cincinnati historian Beverly Bond likens lipstick to Bolshevism claiming red makeup distracts from study. He tells his American history class to wear makeup beforehand, joking that a powdered nose should not distract from learning about the republic.
The Tri County Fruit Growers association of Athens Washington and Meigs counties held its annual meeting at the grange hall Saturday afternoon to elect officers. The remains of Mrs. Dave Burton of Carthage were brought home Friday from Parkersburg for a Vanderhoof funeral at 11 a.m. Sunday. Linley Baker left Saturday morning for a two weeks visit with his children in Columbus and Springfield.
Teachers organized a Thursday evening Christmas party at the school building for high school students. Contests and stunts provided entertainment and the event was a festive, enjoyable time for all attendees.
The well drilled at Ireland was abandoned and not deepened as initially reported. No further testing or work is planned at this time.
Jacksonville White Gift services were conducted at the M E church Sunday evening with an appropriate program. The offering totaled 51.26, with 8.00 to be sent to Gail Patterson in India. A B Services will be held Monday evening. M F E Sunday School plans a New Year’s Eve supper at Odd Fellows Hall. Frank Woodgerd and wife of Otsego Mich are guests of A R Woodgerd. George Rambo remains in poor health, his son George a Cleveland music teacher, home to assist. Earl Woodgerd, employed in Charleston, is home for Christmas.
Advertisement urges using Lavoptik eye wash to keep eyes healthy and lively. Promotes camphor and witch hazel mix and offers a free eye cup with purchase at Gibson's Pharmacy.
One year has passed since our father died and left us but is hoped to meet him on the bright shore. He is sadly missed by his wife Emma Christian and children as evening twilight brings a longing for his return.
Aaron F. Smith, 30, dies from tuberculosis attributed to gas exposure in World War I. Smith served in Aisne Marne St Mihiel and Argonne battles in France. He had returned to Barnesville after the war and had been elected village marshal before illness struck.
Washington reports the White House will host a major community singing event tonight with open grounds and a 9 PM start led by the First Congregational choir and the Marine Band. President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge coordinate decorations and family plans for a quiet Christmas Day inside.
Abner Juniper sues Lucena Juniper et al in Athens County Court of Common Pleas for sale of real estate in Nelsonville. An order directs a public auction at the courthouse front door on December 29 1923 at 1 PM. Three described tracts include part of out lot 27 known as the Smart Lot, a second tract at 27 Fort Street, and a one fourth interest in land in York Township with adjoining parcels and a specified acreage. Proceeds allocated among the parties with appraised values noted. Sale under court authority.
In Columbus Ohio about 130 alleged law violators were arraigned in municipal court today, pushing the year’s total past 10 000. The count reflects ongoing enforcement and a steady stream of cases.
Eugenia Green Walden, born February 15 1919, died December 17 1923 after two days illness from pneumonia. She was the only child of Lawrence M and Ril Green Walden, loved by family and friends, and remembered as bright and sweet.
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