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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1924
Page
15
The Masonic club plans a St Patrick’s Day dance at the Varsity Inn Wednesday evening with dancing starting at an announced time. Also noted are social events including church gatherings, society notices, and various family announcements from Athens and Columbus communities.
The Athens Rotary club met at noon in Hotel Berry for a business session. Officers were nominated for the April annual meeting. Dr. McGurk and Attorney John Woolley discussed features of the upcoming international convention in Toronto in June. A. B. Roe and C. Li Harris will cover other convention details next week. Radio plans announced for March 19 at 8 pm on CFAC.
Miss Imma Sarina of Columbus received 5000 to be paid as 15 per week for the death of her father Paul Sarina who died at work in a mine on November 7 1922. The Ohio Collieries contested the claim but the Industrial Commission ruled for Miss Sarina with lump sum back pay to date likely this week. Guardian Mrs Will Seiler of Hollister will receive the payments for the 17 year old beneficiary.
Indianapolis March 11 Governor Warren T McCray entered a not guilty plea in federal court on two charges. The charges allege violation of the national banking law and use of the mails in a scheme to defraud.
Washington March 11 reports the senate passed a bill authorizing construction of a bridge across the Ohio river at Bellaire Ohio. The vote and potential impact on local transit and commerce were noted in early coverage.
Chicago March 11 The Teapot Dome lease operations will proceed despite ongoing litigation testing their validity. Senator Atlee Pomerene and Owen J Roberts announced the stance upon arriving in Chicago en route to Cheyenne where court actions begin tomorrow. Mrs. Pomerene accompanied the party briefly in Chicago.
New Cumberland West Virginia March 11 Judge J J Conift today forfeited the $1000 bond of Rev K V Huffer pastor of the Newell Christian church and former Ku Klux Klan Kleagte in Hancock and Brooke counties. He failed to appear to answer two Hancock county indictments alleging he obtained money under false pretenses.
The trial of Earl Davis scheduled in Mayor Park's court for Tuesday at 2 pm was moved to Wednesday at 6 pm. Davis faces charges of selling furnishing and delivering liquor filed by Dave James.
The funeral for Miss Mary Simons will be held Wednesday at 9 o'clock from Holy Cross Church, with Rev Father Clark officiating. Simons' body was brought from Columbus and taken to C F Wallace parlors, then to the Geary home in Jacksonville where she lived with her grandfather. Also noted are births to Shust, Shires, and Evers families, and a visit from Joe Jason of Galatia Illinois. Nuns in stockings are to blame for long skirts.
A historical note describes 666 as a remedy preparation aimed at treating colds fever and grips and preventing pneumonia. It emphasizes its intended medicinal use in this early medical context.
Harrisburg March 11 The state board of pardons refused a first ever request to substitute a death row inmate. Walter J. Kirkwood of Philadelphia asked to replace Joseph B. Trinkle, convicted murderer sentenced to be electrocuted April 7.
Secretary of Commerce Hoover declared that radio communication should be regulated as a public utility rather than a private business for gain, advertising, or entertainment, arguing for evenhanded oversight.
David Pierce three year old son of Mr and Mrs Victor Pierce of 15 Church Street remains unconscious but quieter and gaining strength after a fall from a second story window last Wednesday. He is able to take nourishment and shows signs of improvement according to reports from his home.
Professor J W Breitweiser of the University of California argues modern education must be reorganized to reach its highest destiny. He notes college students are generally better equipped to handle the challenges, prompting calls for curriculum reform and more active course selection.
Professor Breitweis er advocates student control over selection and promotion of faculty as part of a reorganization aimed at democratizing the university. He argues students and faculty should elect a governing group to set studies and degrees, abolishing traditional degrees and diplomas in favor of practical life preparation.
An old advertisement urges relief from constipation in bright children using Kellogg's Bran. It claims ALL bran provides permanent relief, guarantees money back if not effective, and credits doctors with recommending the product. It describes how to prepare two tablespoons with milk or cereals and promotes its flavor and health benefits.
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