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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1924
Page
25
The Training school Parent-Teachers association will hold a fathers and sons meeting Thursday at 7 PM in the Training School auditorium. Fathers, parents, and friends are urged to attend. program includes the Mens' choir from First M. E. church and school boys.
President Coolidge pins the Congressional Medal of Honor on torpedo man Henry Breault of submarine C-5 for heroism during sinking. The event, linked to Mrs P H McKinley of 13 West duty, marks a historic- and social moment in Washington.
A donation of 781.10 to the Presbyterial treasury was made by the Women’s Missionary Society of the Athens Presbyterian church at its Tuesday meeting. An additional 135.50 sacrificial offering was recorded. Delegates named include Mrs A Wilcox Mrs B Haffey Mrs George Putnam Mrs O E McClure Mrs N E Mills and Mrs J E Barker for the Beverly Presbyterial meeting on April 16.
In Hollister court Mag te Helwig's, round two of the Dimond Alfoldy clash ended inconclusively after verbal exchanges. Joe Dimond faced slander charges from Mrs. Alfoldy, who admitted prior remarks were unfounded and signed a confession.
Four sessions outline county leaders council on religious education hosted by the Ohio Sunday School Council at the Presbyterian church. I. S Richmond of Columbus speaks Public Night Session on Sunday School Vision and Passion. Maxwell Hall of Marietta discusses Trained Leadership and Supervision.
The Presbyterian Brotherhood will host a talk on Are We Capable of Self Government on Thursday evening March 13. Dr. Deer, secretary of Payton Council of Churches, a noted author on law enforcement, will speak. Mrs. Harry McKinstry’s Friendly Society division will provide dinner at 6. Ticket holders unable to attend should notify J. P. Wood or Rev. Wilcox to transfer tickets.
Athens County reports a bonded indebtedness of 671000 with 511900 assumed in three years. Interest rates range from 5 to 6 percent on various road improvement bonds issued between 1921 and 1924. Retirement schedules begin soon, with several issues due by 1929 to 1933 and annual payments totaling tens of thousands.
Columbus Ohio March 12 the state emergency board may go broke before July 1 with only 60000 on hand. Cyrus Locher commerce director seeks 25000 for a survey of telephone rates and a 15000 real estate re appraisal supervision. The board questions budget scope and warns funds may deplete. Pope Pius XI appeals to Ramsay MacDonald over priests imprisoned in Soviet Russia. Ivan Gueshoffone founder of the Bulgarian constitution dies.
Fragmentary text mentions Olve Tablets and a week of use with prices 30c. Unclear context or outcome. No identifiable persons or organizations beyond Dr Edwards.
Mrs Eunice Harrison of 208 Magnolia Street, Cincinnati, says Tanlac restored her health after years of stomach trouble and nervousness. She credits Tanlac with turning her life from despair to pleasure and urges readers to try the medicine, now sold by all druggists.
George Laxenberger a 75 year old coal heaver with a 43 year career was knocked down by a B and O locomotive while disposing of coal on the sidewalk but emerged unhurt after the coal train passed. He had reportedly found a safe spot between the ties.
In Manchester New Hampshire March 12 political observers blamed U S Senator George H Moses for not pledging himself to President Coolidge as the defeat in the state wide primary for delegates to the 1924 Republican national convention unfolded Republicans chose eleven Coolidge pledges Democrats elected two uninstructed delegates Moses had claimed support but did not pledge himself to Coolidge
A noted skin specialist recommends Mentho-Sulphur as a quick cure for fiery itchy eczema. The germ destroying preparation soothes irritation and heals the skin, leaving it clear and smooth. advised to use like a cold cream from Rowles Mentho-Sulphur.
Governor Donahey announced in Cleveland that handbooks and parimutuel machines must stop. Sheriff F L Holycross stated he will appoint special deputies to halt gambling at Columbus Driving Park and Buelah Park Grove City during the upcoming racing seasons.
Lima Ohio prosecutors plan to present names of property owners whose buildings were used to manufacture or store liquor seized in the area. The Dow-Aiken tax of 1000 dollars may be levied on those named.
An advertisement touts Musterole as a counter irritant for influenza and pneumonia like symptoms. It claims warmth and soothing relief after application and urges mothers to use Musterole for children with a milder form now available in jars and tubes priced 35c and 65c.
Marjorie Laetge nine percent year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Austin Laetge sustained a broken wrist and elbow when she fell from a chair.
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