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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1924
Page
5
A London physician states that smoking thirty cigarettes does not deliver more nicotine to the bloodstream than a single cigarette. The claim appears in a health note urging moderation and examining nicotine intake.
Radio Dan Cupid reveals the engagement of Miss Clarice Beasley of Athens to Richard Henry Galigher of Zanesville. The wedding is set for March 8 at First Methodist Episcopal Church. Athens social items include club meetings, talks on childhood mental habits, memorial projects, and federation reports on charity drives and cemetery beautification.
Porter Barron of Nelsonville was arraigned in Magistrate Helwig’s court on a charge of abandoning and failing to support his pregnant wife Maggie Barron. He pleaded not guilty, waived examination, and was bound over to the grand jury in 300 bond. Barron was brought to court by Constable Mariner for a second appearance.
Athens county bureau granted licenses to Emerson Harold Holland 21 and Alice Lucile Carlin 18 from Carbondale. James Rinaldo 37 and Amy Leon 25 from Glouster received licenses. Wilbur G. Wolf 28 and Addam McDonald 19 from Enterprise, Ohio, had licenses but a fourth couple delayed for parental consent under age 21.
Miss Dorothy Nida hosted a Valentine party Saturday evening on High Street with guests Miss Wyona Gardner Miss Stella Carter Miss Edytha Smart Miss Anna Franz Miss Edith Wilson Miss Florida Sprague Miss Margaret Potter Miss Ivalne Huddy Miss Gail Figgins and Messrs Virgil Lahugh Glennis Daugherty Ralph Brown John D Hill Harold Brown John Law George Thomas Harold Harter Franklin Nye Curtis Locke and Ralph Nida. Games music dancing and contests provided the evening’s entertainment along with refreshments.
In Luxor Egypt on Feb 12 Howard Carter opened the granite sarcophagus in the Valley of the Kings revealing painted mummy cases and the wrapped remains of Tutankhamun. Officials witnessed as the 3000-year-old tomb entry signals new discoveries in Egyptology and Pharaonic history.
Mrs Roy Pendergrass assisted by Mrs Robert Warner entertained many friends at the former East Converse street home. Music singing and dancing provided the diversions with refreshments served. Twenty guests were present to enjoy the evening.
Miss Hester Edwards a Chauncey primary school teacher remains detained in Athens following the death of her father Elza Edwards. Elmer Nida and family plan to move from Chauncey to Glouster this week where he is employed at Hollister. Dyar Mitchells have moved from Millfield to Chauncey living on Many avenue.
The Holiness church in Buchtel hosts revival services in the dance hall attracting strong attendance. Rev. and Mrs. Overly and Rev. and Mrs. Duffy from Chillicothe attended over the weekend to aid in the services, with Dyar Mitchell leading the singing.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Loper and their two children relocate from the city to Mohawk West Virginia to begin a new life. They are visiting Mrs. Loper’s parents in Athens before departing later this week for Mohawk.
Dr J P Porter of Ohio University visited Rome township high school to administer a series of intelligence tests to pupils. He spoke on test methods and results from World War I era soldier testing, joined by County Superintendent H R McVay. In Madrid the El Bol newspaper began a campaign to rename America as Ibero Latin a.
The Messenger reports twelve job applications by eight o clock Tuesday with more expected as readers are urged to use the classified department. The notice promotes the Messenger classified service as a helpful and popular resource for finding workers.
Chauncey-Dover high school music classes present The Gypsy Rover staged at the Glove Theatre next Monday evening. Tickets are on sale by pupils and those buying from students are assured good seats. The February 4 show drew a large crowd and many were turned away for lack of room.
Mrs. E. J. Adams from Jackson, Michigan, arrived in Chauncey to be at the bedside of her brother, Samuel Bowersock, who suffered a second stroke last week and remains in critical condition with no hope of recovery. She plans to visit son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. A L Preston.
Senator James F. Watson of Indiana spoke to over 700 central Ohio Republicans here urging immigration restriction, a vote for Coolidge, opposition to the league of nations, adoption of the Mellon tax plan and a protective tariff. He praised Harding McKinley and Lincoln, calling Lincoln the greatest orator, and commended Treasurer Mellon for his businesslike administration of government affairs.
Renowned aviator Eddie Rickenbacker marries, with his wife set to look up to him as he serves overseas. The union links a famed flyer to a civilian life amid wartime duties.
Mrs. Percy W. Richardson of Skowhegan Maine reports drastic health improvement after using three bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She states headaches and fatigue vanished enabling full day productivity and continuous work without rest. The advertisement credits the compound with decades of beneficial use for women.
In Ravenna Ohio on February 12 judge Crucio Guissippi ordered a fine of one thousand dollars plus costs for possession of liquor. The defendant paid with 1000 one dollar bills described by police as packed like a bale of hay before Crucio was released and officials began counting.
Twenty prison matrons formed a guard of honor at the wedding of Miss H Heselton a wardress at Strange Ways jail and Constable Heysham of the Manchester police. Uniformed comrades of both the bride and groom filled the church.
In Corsham England four children tied for second through fifth prizes in a local contest guessing the number of peas in a pound. The event drew interest as families competed for the clever counting challenge.
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