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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1924
Page
7
Glouster Harry Richards has closed a deal for The Toggery conducted by Clyde Price in this city and is now in charge of the business. The store caters to mens wear and boys wear and Richards has prior store experience in The Atlas Store, Lancaster, and overseas in World War I.
A Glouster Sportsmen Club meeting is set for 7 pm at C F Wallace’s High Street office to arrange streams stocking this spring. A mixed dance at Moose hall on Saturday night features Lawson orchestra with gents 1.60 and ladies 0.60. Jack Smith of Burr Oak paid a fine for violating quarantine. Deputy Health Commissioner Tom Blower made the arrest. The Church of Christ revival boosts local church life as auxiliaries lead Sunday services with the Senior and Junior Endeavor Societies and choir in charge.
Mrs Hannah King and daughter Mary of Athens spent several days last week with Mr and Mrs C C Cherrington. Mrs Thomas Clyne and daughter Elsie of Nelsonville were guests of Mr and Mrs Ben Hooper. Mrs Clyne and Mrs Hooper are sisters.
Mr and Mrs W T Gladden and daughter Thelma and Merle Glad den were recent guests of friends in Columbus.
The Loy al Women's class of the Church of Christ held its regular meeting at Mrs. Charles Bradfield's home. President Mrs. Arthur Swart led the session in the absence of leader Mrs. John Shafer, with a program by Mrs. Brookins Mrs. Ira Myers and Mrs. Bradfield and a letter from Mrs. Floyd Nye living in Fort Lauderdale Florida. A social hour followed with a collation served to many members and guests including Mrs. Clarence Butts Mrs. Charles Fiske and others.
Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins hosted a Wednesday dinner at their West Con street home with Rev C B Frampton Mrs Amanda Fornwall of New Castle Pa Olive Brookins of Millfield and Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins attending A five piece orchestra played for a 40 guest party at Harvey pavilion In this city Mrs Walter Boling hosted guests including Flossie Standall and Freda Ayers of Nelsonville Mrs Robert Warner visited Lancaster with aunt Mrs Secoy Mrs Henry Osborne reported improved health Others visiting included Mr and Mrs Harry Noble and son Billy of Athens Mr and Mrs Everett Bingman and two children from near Coolville plus Milo Foster and two children visiting Mill street Relatives in Greenup Ky noted Walter Roling of Columbus spent time in Chauncey Walter Harvey returned from Columbus and rejoined local work days
A brakeman role is noted in Chauncey yards. Mrs. T. R. Hamilton spent the early week in Athens with her ill mother Mrs. T. W. Duffee, who has since improved. Ernest Johnson of Chauncey, injured last week in the White Ash mine at Bailey Run, can now move about on crutches.
An advertisement touts Buhler Oil as a fast acting remedy for rheumatic pain gout and stiff joints. It promises guaranteed relief with a money back offer and instructs readers to deposit 1 50 with their druggist to obtain the guarantee and trial bottle.
In Rio a quarrel grows over a proposal by Japanese press and some politicians to send a mission of thanks to the United States visiting major cities to thank Americans for earthquake relief. Opponents say the American people would not approve such spending by the Japanese government at this time.
London fashion reports a new trend where women treat hair with a luminous lotion. Under dim lights the hair glows with a greenish silver halo, and hairdressers predict it will become the rage.
Frank M. Eakin, longtime freight and passenger agent for 20 years in Bucyrus, has been promoted to agent at Fort Wayne, Indiana, by the Pennsylvania Railroad. The move elevates Eakin’s responsibilities overseeing rail operations and customer service.
A claim for Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple, safe remedy for excess fat. The ad asserts steady, effortless slimming without exercise or dieting, notes pricing at one dollar per box and availability from druggists or direct from Marmola Co. in Detroit.
London reports that three British airships will offer hot meals during flight. The airships will feature electrical cooking equipment, upholstered chairs, wash-basins, and drinking taps. All-steel construction, outboard propellers, and an expected range of 100 miles with speeds around 106 miles per hour are anticipated.
London report states Queen Maud of Norway formerly Princess Maud sister to King George is completing her first novel. The book, to be published under a pen name, explores modern life.
The US Shipping Board freighter Edmore struck a reef near Quelpart Island in fog. She was pulled off but likely sinking as the President Jefferson assists and stands by.
Albany February 7. Two babies arrived Wednesday night. An eight pound daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mathews and a nine pound son to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Steward.
State supervised contest to be staged in June with teams from Ohio mines and factories. Winners represent Ohio at the national first aid field meet in Yellowstone Park in August.
To clean gold or silver lace sew it to a strip of clean cloth and boil in a solution of salt and water. Use one cup of salt to a gallon of water. When it dries, sponge with white velvet dipped in alcohol without removing it from the cloth.
President Coolidge ordered the War Department to investigate the 54 members of the 24th United States Infantry held in Leavenworth Penitentiary for alleged participation in the 1917 Houston riots. The action followed a petition presented by a delegation of Negro leaders led by James Weldon Johnson of the NAACP.
Members of the County Commissioners Association of Ohio endorsed a two cent gasoline tax and a one mill levy to fund road maintenance. The resolutions were adopted at the closing session of their annual meeting in Columbus. Elected leaders include Charlies F. Harding as president and J. Mo Punceh and BR. Beckwith as vice presidents, with Samuel Practer reappointed treasurer and Richard Steila as secretary.
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