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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1925

Page

3

Average Citizen Urged as Rotary Speaker Praises Civic Duty

Nelsonville Rotary hears Page Morris urge members to model good citizenship through active church involvement, school participation, and government engagement. He warns against apathy and class interests, calling for Rotary leadership to shape public sentiment and defend constitutional representative government.

Nelsonville Page Morris Rotary Club Warren Badger Jack Bobo Rotary International Badger Rotary Kiwanis Rotary Clubs Morris

Government by the people call to act for high standards

A speaker warned that ignoring public demand could have caused grave errors in World War I policy. He argued the nation was saved by collective action and urged citizens to participate as the enforcement arm of government. He stressed self-government through representatives and personal responsibility.

Wilson Congress United States

Armenian mission talk inspires church gathering

In Nelsonville on February 4 Miss Jessie Abbott spoke at the Methodist Episcopal church about missions, sharing firsthand the Armenian cause. Young church members presented her, and Mrs. Rita Howe hosted the group along with Mrs. J. L. Pickering and Mrs. Fred Beasley of Athens. Abbott will travel to Athens and Middleport then return to Athens for a Sunday address.

Nelsonville Jessie Abbott Methodist Episcopal Church Miss Abbott Rita Howe J. L. Pickering Fred Beasley Athens Middleport

Three Basketball Frays Set for Saturday in Nelsonville

Nelsonville schedules three basketball games at the new high school gym on Saturday February 7. At 7 o'clock the Reds and Blues of the YMC A Junior A division clash. At 7 45 Haydenville girls face the local Y girls. At 8 45 the Athens all star men meet the local Y men.

Nelsonville Reds and Blues Haydenville High School Athens Nelsonville High Marietta

Legion Benefit Bridge Evening at Glenford Dugan Post

The Woman's Auxiliary hosted a social bridge party at the new Legion home on Tuesday night. Twelve tables played from 7 30 to 11 with home made candy served. high scores went to Mrs N Hill and Dr N Hill.

Woman's Music Club Presents Fine Program Here

The delayed January meeting of the Woman's Music club of Pomeroy held at the Baptist church featured mostly French composers. Mrs Leah Schaffer read a paper on French music before the main program with performances by Misses Belva Elias, Mildred Mees, Lucille Jiden, Althea Miller, and others, accompanied by Mrs Ruth McCroba and Mrs A W Lee.

Pomeroy Woman's Music Club of The Baptist Church Ohio Helen Russeel Leah Schaffer Saint Valentine Ithamer Donkey John Keyle John Henry Newman Schylte Margery Wolf Massenet Belva Elias Scena Gounod Moon Moth Kussan Althea Miller Arcady Kramer Mana- Zuca Mildred Mees Byron Bing Leah Schafer Mignonne Carrie Neutzling Gustav Lange Edward Wehrung Helena Phillips la Hongroise Ve Moulin la Forge A. W. Lee Amy Lee Miana H. de Fontenailles Ruth Mce- Croba Helen Russell P. L. Clifton Miss Clifton Fred Crow Crary Chas. Ebersbach Esther Ebersbach Josephine Genheimer Alfred Genheimer Maud Greuser Reda Greuser Gate

CHILD POISONER CASE CONTINUES WITH ILLUMINATING CONFESSION

The article details a case involving a young girl and her sister living as boarders with multiple families. A solution found in food sparked police inquiry resulting in custody. Doctor Williams believes the girl’s account appears truthful though she shows little emotion and doubts her own judgement. The father doubts the confession while the mother is nearly hysterical.

Jess Platt Doctor Williams Alsa Russell G. Thompson

Murray City Woman Dies in Nelsonville Funeral

Funeral services were held at the Murray City residence for Mrs. Jane Bell 79 who died Monday. Burial followed at Greenlawn. She was a member of the Eastern Star at New Straitsville. Several children survive.

Nelsonville Murray City Jane Bell Greenlawn Eastern Star New Straitsville

Old Soldier Found Dead In Nelsonville

In Nelsonville District 19 Thomas Coleman an elderly veteran living alone was found dead Monday by relatives. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 PM at his daughter Mrs. Frank Rosser’s Chestnut street home, under the auspices of the G. A. R. and conducted by Rev. Howearth. He is survived by several children.

Nelsonville Thomas Coleman District 19 Frank Rosser Chestnut Street Howearth

Why Are We Christians? Christian Rally in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville Ohio on February 4 Evangelist Allen spoke at the Church of Christ on The Unpardonable Sin. Attendance was high and the evening impressed attendees. Tonight the sermon will cover Why Are We Christians with subsequent topics and a Bible school women’s department rally to attend in a large church auditorium. Thursday sermons include A Night in Babylon and a 2:30 pm address by Mr. Allen.

Nelsonville. O Evangelist Allen Church of Christ Babylon The Bible School Dowler High Street S. S. Lane Forth Street George Beagle Myers

New Arrivals In Nelsonville Add Two Local Babies

Mr and Mrs George Mundy of Greendale announce a daughter born Saturday January 31. Mr and Mrs Bernard Powell report a son born February 2.

Nelsonville George Mundy Greendale Bernard Powell

Music extension class to meet at Senior High School

Nelsonville report says the music extension class will gather Thursday at 6 pm in the Senior High School Building to organize another class.

Nelsonville

Mrs Ryfe Hosts Seventeenth Birthday Party in Buchtel

Mrs Robert Ryfe entertained for her daughter and son on their seventeenth birthday Saturday night at their Buchtel home. Guests included Margaret Perry Faye Steen Grace Wade Virginia Nader Irma Culp Helen Shepherd Mary Shepherd Georgia Stadder Margaret Almond Verna MacConaha Fern Wagner Airlean Vivian Walter Ryfe John Johnson Walter Boling Geo Dixon Orville McBee Paul Taylor Raymond Boling Robin Howeld Gerald Robinson Benny Sweezy Lawrence Whitmore Arthur Edgar and Nilas Ryfe.

Walter Boling Geo, Dixon Orville McBee Paul Taylor Raymond Boling Robin Howeld Gerald Robinson Benny Sweezy Lawrence Whitmore Arthur Edgar Nilas Ryfe Eugene McConaha

Foreign Missionary Society to Meet in Nelsonville

The Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Cox at 216 West Columbus Street. Mrs. Retta Howe will lead an unique devotional service and Mrs. McGiffen will present the program.

Nelsonville Foreign Missionary Society of the "Methodist Church Cox West Columbus Street Retta Howe McGiffen

Shamansky to Enter Cleveland Hospital for Treatment

Mr. M. M. Shamansky visits with his family before travelling to a Cleveland hospital for further medical treatment.

Mr. M. M. Shamansky Cleveland Hospital

Pneumonia Topic Dominates Athens County Medical Meeting

The Athens County Medical Society held a monthly session at Dr A S Copeland’s office. Dr J T Merwin presented symptoms and diagnosis of pneumonia, Dr C E Howe discussed post operative pneumonia, and Dr E I Stanley of Albany covered treatment. Dr J L Henry summarized the three papers. Dr A K Walker of Buchtel was elected vice president, with Dr Murray M Fowler and Dr J A Malone named as new members.

Athens County Medical Society Is A. Copeland J. T. Merwin C. E. Howe E. I. Stanley Albany J. L. Henry A. K. Walker Buchtel H. T. Lee Murray M. Fowler Athens State Hospital J. A. Malone Athens

Gas collector found slain in Northampton house

London report states Sidney Hayward, gas collector, gained access to a Northampton residence to inspect a gas meter and was later found dead by the landlady in a room with his throat cut. The homicide is under investigation and details are being gathered.

London Northampton Sidney Hayward

Eppa Neuritis Tablets Claim Quick Relief

Claims express that Eppa Neuritis Tablets relieve long standing neuritis pain. The ad promotes rapid nerve inflammation relief without bromides coal tar or depressants and urges purchase from McKee Drug Co or Boeritcke & Runyon Co for delivery from San Francisco.

McKee Drug Co Boeritcke & Runyon Co Mfrs San Francisco

Budget OK for County Health Board Nurses

The 1925 county health board budget has been approved by board officers and the county budget commission. Health department officials will have a total of $12,500 to carry on their work during the year. The document notes ten thousand dollars as part of the appropriation.

County Health Board Board County Budget Commission Health Department

Marmola Fat Cure Promises Quick Weight Loss

Fat that shows soon disappears by taking Marmola Prescription Tablets after meals and at bedtime. These pleasant tablets mimic a famous prescription, sold by druggists or ordered from the Marmola Co in Detroit, claiming you can say goodbye to dieting and exercise.

General Motors Bidg Detroit, Mich

Freezone Corn Relief Promises Quick Pain Stop

An advertisement touts Freezone as a fast cure for corns and calluses. It claims instant relief with a tiny bottle sold by druggists for a few cents, removing hard and soft corns and between the toes without soreness.

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Quick Help

A patient narrates relief from stomach and liver trouble after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The ad claims the preparation removes catarrhal mucus and reduces inflammation, curing ailments from appendicitis to general digestive issues. It promises a money back guarantee and lists McKee Drug Co and Gem Pharmacy as suppliers.

Indiana Mayr Mckee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

How Two Women Avoided Operations

Two women recount relief from chronic pain and crippling illness after trying Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound. One patient from Lima Ohio describes severe inflammation and mobility loss, while another from Eddy Texas credits the remedy with avoiding surgery and restoring strength and appetite.

Ethel Thurston N. Pine Lima Ohio Lydia E. Pinkham

Chamber of Commerce Meeting in Evening Session

The Chamber of Commerce calls a 6 15 p m meeting on Thursday with items of vast importance on the agenda. The attendance committee urges a large turnout of members.

Chamber OF Commerce

Sun Yat Sen Refuses to Leave Hospital for Old Style Cure

Peking February 4 Dr Sun Yat Sen the South China dictator rejects leaving the American Rockefeller hospital to seek traditional Chinese medical care He will remain for radium treatments by American physicians as a palliative measure.

Peking Sun Yat Sen South China Rockefeller

Louise Skiver and Son Visit Haydenville on Tuesday

Mrs. Louise Skiver and her son Charles spent Tuesday in Haydenville, enjoying a day out. The brief excursion highlighted family time and local scenery.

Louise Skiver Charles Haydenville

County and State Subsidy Fund Budgets New Nurse

Athens county funds part of a subsidy while the state adds 2000 dollars. The revised budget creates a new field nurse but may not cover a supervisory nurse to replace Miss Virginia Lewis.

Athens County Virginia Lewis

nine cities challenge Ches rate increase in petition

Proceedings unfold in Charleston as nine cities contest a recently approved rate hike. Attorneys present arguments on the petition alleging the adjustment harms municipal finances and consumer costs.

Charleston W. Va

Supreme Court to Hear Public Service Commission Case

A hearing on the public service commission case will be held by the Supreme Court late this morning. The decision could affect regulatory actions and utility oversight.

Apeake & Eens Telephone Pany Public Service Sion Supreme Court

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