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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1923
Page
2
The family of Charles Myrtle on Mill street is ill with influenza. Carl Coots of Circle Hill, long seriously ill with pneumonia, is reported some better today. Mrs. George Smith returns to Weiliston after visiting her son and his ill family.
Family of the deceased expresses gratitude for flowers and support from neighbors friends and church members. Special thanks to Rev Landsitter Andrews Pride and choir, and to those who donated cars and offered consoling words from Tyllman Leasure Isaac Jones and family.
The council schedules the first monthly meeting tonight at 6 o'clock. Department heads will present reports and other business may arise for consideration.
Saturday night at Red Men's hall Glouster features dances with music by Howards Orchestra. The event draws local patrons for an evening of lively entertainment.
Mrs Clyde S Price of this city underwent an appendicitis operation at Grant hospital in Columbus on Wednesday and is reported to be improving as well as could be expected. If she continues to improve, Mr Price who accompanied her will return home Sunday evening.
M. E. Joyce of Corning will open a department store in Logan this Saturday. The store, in the opera house block, will be managed by Edward Debney of Corning and John McGonagle of the city. Joyce already runs stores in this city Corning and Nelsonville and now eyes Logan as an ideal location.
Mrs Grace Myers teaches at the Paris school this week substituting for her daughter Miss Pauline Myers who is out with a severe cold.
Mrs C F Hooks was taken to Grant hospital at Columbus on train No 5 yesterday afternoon to undergo an operation. She was accompanied by Mr Hooks and Dr W G Danford. Mrs Hooks had been ill for a week or more and yesterday it was decided that an operation was necessary.
Mrs. Wright Moody, 74, died at her Bishopville home about 6 pm yesterday after a stroke. She had been in critical condition for several days and funeral plans were not yet made. Survived by husband and several children.
Chauncey Miss Vera Phillips entertained friends at her home Tuesday evening honoring her visiting cousins Charles and Stella Bell of Columbus. The evening featured music games and dancing followed by luncheon. Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins will host the First Christian church Sunday school officers and teachers meeting this evening urging full attendance.
Mrs. Stephenson of Glouster visits Mrs. Nettie Dixon and family this week. Miss Pearl McBride, a high school pupil in the city, is ill with the flu.
Burge Johnson is confined to his home with an attack of flu. Verna Martin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Martin is ill with diphtheria.
Late Friday Thor Olson, Ohio University wrestling coach, learned Ohio State will send two teams to Athens to wrestle Saturday evening at the gym. Olson expects a stronger showing than the last meet, with Ohio State lineups in several weight classes including 115 Horner vs Cryder and 125 Morgan vs Freshly or Lecasters, among others. Ray Carpenter to referee.
Filipino women say it is their duty to bear as many children as they can, with Dr. Concha Brillantes in hospital with her fifth baby and Dr. Maria Guazon leading the Filipino Woman's League. Infant mortality remains high while Governor Weed promotes childrearing via Red Cross, Health Service, domestic science classes, women’s clubs, and puericulture centers.
The groundhog emerged without seeing a shadow, signaling milder weather ahead. The piece traces Groundhog Day from German origins to Candlemas and describes its religious names and traditions in various churches.
Governor Charles W. Bryan and 965 state banks are seeking clarity on hidden assets of Nebraska’s suspended banks and the state guaranty law enacted in 1909. Despite deposits rising per capita, bank suspensions have persisted, while the state guarantees 100 percent of deposits and covers losses through assessments on surviving banks.
Senator George M. Condon has introduced a bill in Michigan to legitimize children born out of wedlock by court procedure and make them heirs to both parents’ kin. It would grant equal property rights with children born in wedlock and allow mothers to seek legitimacy within two days of birth.
Boston report quotes Major A F E Donovan veterinary surgeon of the First Corps Area who tested horse versus mule endurance in war. He asserts horses outlast mules in critical situations though mules endure more hardships. He notes a mule may run, while a horse can be depended upon.
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