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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1922

Page

2

Local Births and Obituaries Highlight Community News

Announces birth of a son February 1 to Mr. and Mrs. F B Scott of 174 East Mill street and a daughter to Captain and Mrs. J T Stinchcomb of Culver Indiana. Also reports the death of George E Whipple at 70 in Columbus with funeral plans, and a goiter operation for Mrs E P Miller plus several visits, social meetings, and guests at Amesville and Columbus.

F .B. Scott East Mill Street J. T. Stinchcomb Culver Ind Athens Stinchecomb Rafael R. Johnson J. D. Ledlie Nelsonville Sid Sherrard East State Street Mrs. Ledlie Mr. Ledlie D. Duncan North Cemetery Street

Central School PTA meeting highlights strong turnout and program

The Thursday night PTA program at Central School pleased a large audience of patrons and friends. Speakers included Dr Matheny Mr Gullum Dr L G Bean and Mr A B Roe who stressed education value and national welfare. musical numbers by Maude Skidmore Angella Woods Robinett Thelma Bingman with Miss Spring and a violin solo preceded a social hour with light refreshments.

Parent-Teachers’ Association of the Central School L. R. Bennett Matheny Gullum Maude Skidmore Angella Woods Robinett Miss McKibben Thelma Bingman Miss Spring

Ohio Music Student Praised Miss Nora Altwater

Miss Altwater, Newport, heard by 1000 at Central Christian Church in Youngstown as the Ohio University public school music alumna gains praise. The Vindicator notes her Girls Glee Club popularity in Athens and Columbus and her voice culture study with Mrs. Clara D. Thompson. She teaches in Austin town schools.

Ohio Nora Altwater Central Christian Church of Youngstown Athens Ohio University Girls Glee Club Columbus Deshler Miss Altwater Clara D. Thompson Newport Austintown

City Federation Meeting To Discuss Athens Beautification

The City Federation will meet Monday afternoon at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss civic work for a more beautiful Athens. The Board of Directors convenes at 1 30 p m with the program at 2 pm. Reports from committees of the past three months will be presented and new committee appointments made.

City Federation Athens Chamber of Commerce

Interesting Session of Missionary Society

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the First M E church held a Friday meeting with devotional by Mrs C A Daugherty and a talk by Mrs C D Hopkins on Islam and Christian support. Founders Day marks 53 years since Tremont church Boston 1861 and will be celebrated next month with a program. Mrs D Sayre spoke on early work and founding efforts. next meeting set for Friday March 3.

Missionary Society Womans Foreign Missionary Society M. FE C. A. Daugherty C. D. Hopkins W. S. Slutz Tremont Church Boston

Holding Two as Suspects in the Crafton Robbery

Two suspects tied to the Crafton bank robbery in Pittsburgh suburbs were arrested in Cleveland. Police hold one man with a Cleveland address while the other’s home address is unknown as they are questioned.

Crafton Cleveland Pittsburg

Ford Takes Over Lincoln Outfit

Henry Ford today bought the properties of the Lincoln Motors Corp at a receiver sale for 8 million dollars. Two other bidders declined to exceed the price, Ford’s bid being accepted as the first offer.

Detroit Mich Henry Ford Today Lincoln Motors Com Ford

Stock Market Totals In New York On Feb 4

NEIAR HALF MILLION NEW YORK February 4 reports total stock sales 492,809 shares with bonds at 9,163,900. For the week, stock sales reach 3,252,000 shares and bonds totaling 74,834,000.

NEIAR New York

Haydenville Social News and Local Mentions

Mrs Elmer Locke and Mrs Ed Brickley hosted the Ladies of the Foreign Missionary Society at the Locke home with Mrs Wes Woetz leading the meeting. The coal mine is idle. Various residents were noted visiting family and attending business in Murray City Nelsonville Logan Pittsburg and other nearby towns. Revival plans at the M E church were hinted for soon.

Elmer Locke Ed Brickley Foreign Missionary Society M. E. Church Locke Wes Woetz F. E. Stuble Murray City M. E William Waugh Porter Waugh Claude Keinne Sam Charles Jacobs T. D. Brown Pittsburg

Governor Small Trial Date Set for March 6

Waukegan Illinois February 4 Governor Len Small will face trial in circuit court on March 6 charged with conspiracy to embezzle 835000 state funds. Judge Edwards fixed the date and ordered panels of 50 jurors for the first and second trial days.

Waukegan Len Small Iinois Edwards

England to Put Destroyers Out of Commission

London February 4 The Admiralty announced under naval retrenchment policy that the local defense flotilla will be abolished on April 1. About 25 destroyers with their crews will be removed from active service.

London Admiralty

Powers agree to international board of reference in China

Washington reports that after approving two Chinese treaties the world powers agree to establish an international board of reference in China to which disputes among the powers can be referred.

Washington Cina International Board of Reference

Attendance Records at Factory Rural School

February 4 report lists sixth to eighth graders with perfect attendance for the semester and January. Read among them: girls Jessie Dicken Dorothy Beebe Margery Way Mary Brickles Carrie Trout Claris Beebe Zada Lee Mabel Joseph Belva Rowan Pauline Riley. boys Ralph Joseph Roscoe Brickles Charles Benedum Glenn Benedum Kenneth Benedum Edward Coon Pearl West Victor Tucker Emerson Ball Carlos Cowen.

Mabel Joseph Belva Rowan Carrie Trout Ralph Joseph Roscoe Brickles Charles Benedum Glenn Benedum Kenneth Benedum Edward Coon Pearl West Victor Tucker Emerson Ball Carlos Cowen

Doctor Pierce Anuric touted for kidney relief and rheumatism

Anuric tablets are advertised as a remedy for uric acid buildup causing back pain, urging water intake and kidney health. A testimonial from Ohio mentions relief after 3 to 4 weeks. Also notes Mount Union college hiring John Thorpe as football coach succeeding Eddie Casey. announcement from Mount Union athletic association.

King Pierce Doctor Pierce Ohio Dr. Pierce Harry Sutton Invalids’ Hotel Buffalo, N. Y MT. Union Alliance John Jack) Thorpe Cleveland East High Eddie Casey Harvard Mount Union the Athletic Association

Three US foreign relations issues stir Congress in February

A Cochran resolution opposes any outside limit on military size, a Rauson pledge backs Philippine independence in one year, and Rainey proposes appointing an ambassador to the Irish Free State to open diplomatic relations with the new country.

Washington United States House W. Bourke Cochran New York Congress Rawson Mississippi Phillippines John W. Rainey Ilinois Irish Free State

Building Trades Set To Negotiate New Wage Scale

Cleveland February 4 leaders from various trades and employers agreed to meet separately to negotiate a new wage scale to replace the current one accepted last year after months of tie ups and arbitration. Settlement of the wage scale is expected to trigger peak building activity unseen since pre war times.

Cleveland

Zanesville Mills to Open Sunday

ZANESVILLE O Feb 4 Approximately 500 men will be put to work Sunday midnight at the American Rolling Mill as nine mills resume operations for at least three weeks. The steel market is brighter and the plant is expected to run continuously at capacity soon.

Zanesville American Rolling Mill

Cleveland Bishop to attend Rome congress in May

Bishop Joseph Schrembs of the Cleveland diocese will travel to Rome in May to take part in an international congress, announced at the Cathedral today.

Cleveland Joseph Schrembs Rome

Local Notes From Circle Hill and Nearby Towns

The little daughter of Mr and Mrs George Hook shows improvement after a severe burn from last week Rosie Windle and Joe Wycuff attended church at Circle Hill Wednesday night Miss Nellie Mable Tipton and Miss Louise Cornell went to a Deanville dance Saturday night Mrs Charles Barnhart was a business caller in Athens Thursday Mrs Bessie Hook visited Mrs Hughes in Floodwood Tuesday Lewis and Hattie Windle attended the funeral of Mr George Wade of Buchtel on Sunday

George Hook Rosie Windle Joe Wycuff Circle Hill Nellie Mable ‘Tipton Louise Cornell Deanville Charles Barnhart Athens Bessie Hook Hughes Floodwood Lewis Hattie Windle George Wade Buchtel

Murray brothers held in major Zanesville liquor raid

Harry and Ralph Murray, brothers, were arrested in Zanesville after a police raid at Harry Murray’s home. The seizure described as the largest liquor haul in the city’s raid history.

Zanesville Harry Ralph Murray

Deaths and Funerals of Mrs Elizabeth Carpenter Blackstone

Mrs Elizabeth Carpenter Blackstone widow of Dr Thomas Blackstone died Friday at her Circleville home. Funeral services are Monday at 2 30 PM with interment in Circleville. Born April 10 1843 in Athens she was daughter of Cephas and Maria Hawkes Carpenter. She was past grand matron of the Order of Eastern Star and active in missionary work. Niece C W Gullette of Athens and nephew James Weidman of Maplewood Drive are named relation.

Elizabeth Carpenter Blackstone Thomas Blackstone Circleville Blackstone Athens Cephas Maria Theresa Hawkes Carpenter Order of Eastern Star C.W. Gullette James Weidman Maplewood Drive

New Marshfield church advances plans for February meeting

Local M. P. church groups hold a Wednesday business meeting at Mrs. William Nanna home arranging a program for the regular monthly gathering set for February 25 at Mr. and Mrs. George Mace residence. Rev Lee to preach next Sunday night at the M P church. Ledger notes various social visits and upcoming events across New Marshfield.

M. P William Nanna George Mace H. B. Stright M. P. Church E. L. Wilson Edwin Sickles Ida McLain Mineral Arch Knowlton J. P. Daniel Hawk Sickles George Sickles Knowlton Marion McLain Guy L. Carr Jeffersonville R. H. Dorn Ida Allison Athens P. G. Dowler J. H. Dowler H. T. Dewees Columbus Clifton Swaim Harry Hawk Guy Burkett Donald Clutter Akron John Smith Res Hawk Marietta Lafe Hawk Frank Hamilton R. Hysell W. M. Dixon Richard Frank Stewart H. H. Herron

Obituary for Hannah Welch longtime Washington County resident

Mrs. Hannah Welch born in Washington county Ohio in 1830s departed January 33 1922 at age 87 years 5 months 1 day. She married Peter Welch in 1852 producing 13 children and leaves 140 descendants including 10 children 67 grandchildren and 63 great grandchildren. She lived with her eldest son John Welch Jr for 10 years and joined M E Church in 1872 later U B Church. Her faith and healthful life sustained her until a final illness. The article notes the family faced creditors over the last year and closes with a religious verse.

Hannah Welch Washington County Ohio Peter Welch John Welch, Jr M. E. Church Welch Chirdl U. B. Church Christ

Creditors Most Interested In Your Work Beyond Family

An old proverb notes that creditors show the most interest in your work besides family. It highlights financial pressures and the enduring relevance of debt in everyday life.

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