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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1922
Page
5
East Side PTA operates milk fund for 56 underweight children with voluntary 9:30 a.m. milk service and Thursday evening treats at the dormitories. Sandwiches pop corn balls and bake sales support the fund at college dorms and armory events.
A joint session of the Womans Home Missionary Societies from Athens First and Second M E churches and Nelsonville Jacksonville and Torch churches will meet Friday at 1 PM at the Central Avenue M E church. Principal speaker is Mrs. Ada Lady of Zan esville with Mrs. I L Dunn and Mrs. B W Simpson also presenting.
A special Church of Christ service Sunday evening will feature the Senior Society Christian Endeavor in charge. The Christian Endeavor marks another anniversary this month. The public is invited to attend. At The Carpenter Hardware Co store Arthur Allen is promoted to manager succeeding A. H. Carpenter who moved to Nelsonville. Methodist preacher Rev Landsitter will address Sunday evening on What is the matter with Glouster. A cordial welcome awaits all attendees.
The family expresses gratitude to Rev Good the choir and Dr Le Fever for support during their son’s illness. A clothing shipment from the Cincinnati deaf school was received for local distribution. Miss Anna Jones, a Cincinnati deaf school teacher, spoke to local pupils. Several visitors from Columbus and Dayton stayed with local families. W B James, 82, died in this city. funeral arrangements span to Bellefontaine with burial there. he served in the Civil War Company F 104th Ohio Infantry.
The case of Robert and Ruth Hobert over custody of their three year old son, initially moved to Athens, was settled after both parents reached an agreement. The juvenile court under Judge Johnson had provisional jurisdiction and was notified Wednesday afternoon of the agreement.
An ad promotes Bisulated Magnesia as a stomach sweetener that neutralizes excess stomach acid after meals. It claims rapid relief from indigestion symptoms and states the product keeps the stomach sweet and healthy with regular use.
Hearing on auto theft charges against Denver Brickles age 15 and James Phillips age 12 from Chauncey was postponed. Police Chief Roush arrested them Tuesday evening. Judge Johnson released Phillips to his parents. Brickles remains in county jail awaiting Probation Officer Alderman’s investigation.
County officials and Carthage trustees agreed to advance the Carthage Gap mud road project and Coolville paving plans. The actions enable paving five and a half miles east of Coolville and a direct Athens to Marietta route. Davis of the state highway department touted bridge work over Sunday Creek and removal of billboards, tree planting, and use of Hocking valley sandstone as a base material.
Sheriff Edward Lucas who led deputies at Yorkville to quell recent disorders arrived in Steubenville today. He said calm prevails near the mill and no further outbreaks are expected.
Washington February 9. Senator Pepper of Pennsylvania condemned Democratic senators for backing the unseating of Senator Newberry in Michigan. His speech in Albany New York sparked another bitter Senate wrangle over the Newberry case.
Dr. W. J. Hurlbut a 72 year old Akron gem merchant was slugged in a room at the Hotel Gilly shortly after 7 am by an acquaintance. The assailant sought to take diamonds valued at about 12 000 but was thwarted by Hurlbut’s shouts alerting the hotel staff.
A testimonial from WW Witmer former Public Service Director of Xenia Ohio praising Nerv Worth for stomach and bowel relief. The ad claims fast improvement after one bottle and urges buying at McKee Drug Co with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. It appeals to all ages including children and highlights digestion, belching, and constipation relief.
Thomas J. Atkeson of the Farmers National Grange told the Senate Agricultural Committee that federal control of crop prices is unjustifiable and indefensible. He warned price fixing would increase distress for agricultural interests more than current conditions without relief.
Athens High downed College Hi 24 to 11 in a Wednesday night game at the Ohio gym. Brooks led Athens with 8 points, while Mulligan poured in 9 for Hancock. The Hill School boys improved in the second half, and Shafer and Sharp anchored a stifling defense. The Athens girls, led by Young, beat Hancock 6 to 2 in a separate lineup.
Sixteen hundred barrels of real beer from the Herancourt Brewery were poured into a sewer after receivers decided dealing with alcohol was too costly. If sold at market price it would have brought about thirty two thousand dollars.
The Ford coupe driven by C. E. Starr of 20 Race Street was badly damaged when struck by a skidding touring car in front of the W. H. Hyde residence early Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Starr escaped injury. the touring car driver, a college student, was unknown, and no damage occurred to that vehicle.
Ohio University prepares for two key away games in the Ohio conference. Friday they face Ohio Northern and Saturday contest Heidelberg as they chase the lead. The Green and White sit tied for first with Wooster at four wins and one loss, crediting coaches Finsterwald and Grover for midseason adjustments after King’s injury. Sim Barick remains the lone veteran on the roster.
A historical ad claims Peterson's ointment stops itching skin and scalp almost instantly and boasts healing power over piles and old sores. It lists prices 85, 600 and $1.00 and $3.60 with a reference to 86.002.
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