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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1921
Page
6
The Buckeye State Build & Loan Co announces insurance against embezzlement burglary and theft with on duty uniformed police, modern alarms, and age watchmen to protect records and deposits. Located at 22 West Gay Street Columbus Ohio, assets exceed 21 million.
Gwenda finds warmth and danger in Fedya's proximity as she reopens herself emotionally. He speaks of hidden depths and restraint while she contemplates growing up and embracing a new, intense longing. Their dialogue hints at a shifting romance and personal risk.
Dear Mrs Thompson advises on a young couple’s marriage and age concerns. The town reports changes in a grocery stock sale and sale of tractors to local Ford agent Will Heston and Irvin James. The Recreation Club announces a box social at the high school auditorium with cake walks and stunts.
A nineteen year old with an office job writes about a failing marriage marked by jealousy and abuse. The adviser urges separation to avoid misery, noting his youth may cause the behavior and predicting he will try to win her back, while stressing she should not return until he changes.
A reader asks to republish a depilatory method. The response notes peroxide and ammonia can dull hair growth with six parts peroxide to one part ammonia, claiming safety and gradual hair weakening.
Amesville residents recalled birthdays of Mrs. F. G. Shoop and Mr. F. L. Thomas with a pleasant gathering at Mr. Thomas home Saturday evening. Druggist Drury of Glouster attended to business matters here Tuesday. EB N Hollen of Akron visited Wednesday over coal land options near Sharpsburg affecting up to 4000 acres with potential sale prospects. Mrs. O. M. Lovell plans a week with relatives in Marietta. The Carfman corner store room changed ownership Tuesday, bought by John Wilson and G. A. Fleming who will occupy the front of the building.
Dr Franklin Miles, famed heart specialist, offers a $2.50 Free Personal Treatment and a complimentary Heart Book to prove the efficacy of his method. He reports 30 years of research and urges afflicted individuals to send details of their disease to Elkhart Indiana for cased reports and the free treatment.
The Plain s reports visits and family trips across the area. Mrs Lucy Lenigar and children stopped in Chauncey to visit relatives while Dave Ferrell spent Sunday there with friends. Mrs Levi Smith left for Zanesville for an extended visit with her son. Russell McHarg visited Lancaster over the weekend. Rev Eric Smith of Zanesville spent Saturday with his parents in town. Mrs Mary Dowler is visiting Union with her daughter Mrs Della Shaw. Bessie and Edna Icenburg of Athens were Sunday guests of their parents here. Leo Potts visits his sister in Jacksonville. Everett Anderson is very ill. Mr and Mrs Charles Baker and son Glen of Jacksonville were guests of her parents, Mr and Mrs Bent Potts, recently.
Nice Motor Co a Washington state motorcycle dealer at 20 State Street announces Indian Day on February 22 marking the opening of the riding season. The event features open house entertainment for riders and non riders and a bicycle slow race with three prizes for boys or girls. The notice adds a note on civilization moving from Egypt and Sumeria to the north and east.
The First Christian Church audience packed the house for The New Minister plunging into a repeat performance tonight. Chas Cameron as Rev Homer Alexander Brown led a strong cast including Rudolph Pedigo and Howard C. Bobo with Mrs W M Williams and others delivering laughs and song. The cast received bouquets while outside requests mount to stage the show again. Athens County Children’s Home will be admitted free tonight.
The Revue of Re vues at Ewing Hall 8 PM Monday features Ohio University girls raising funds to hire vocational guidance experts. The program includes two revues with pageants and interludes, dances by Chaliff Gilbert and others, and music by Stevents Kraft and King.
A Dayton Ohio hospital employee Mr. Hoyt reports nervousness poor digestion and asthma improved after using Hypo-Cod. He says appetite returns and weight increases while asthma relief exceeds expectations. The ad urges readers to buy Hypo-Cod at local druggists for similar results.
Five bandits who robbed postoffice workers of six sacks of registered mail in the postoffice driveway yesterday remain at large. Police say arrested suspects do not include the wanted men. postal officials report the loss is smaller than first feared. Pouches came from Cleveland Detroit Washington and a B&O train. Initial loss estimate ranged from 300000 to 1000000 dollars.
An advertisement claims No-To-Bac helps thousands quit smoking or chewing. Place a tablet in the mouth when craving arises and the habit may end. if not, a full refund from the druggist is offered.
Union evangelistic meetings begin at the Baptist Church in Albany with electric lights, a strong chorus led by Edward Lasch, and growing community interest. Speakers include Rev. H. E. Warner Rev. James A. Miller Rev. A. Y. Wilcox D D of Athens and Rev. Long. A union Sunday school at 9:30 and union services at 10:30 and 7 p.m. are planned daily except Saturday for at least a week.
Circle Hill reports Salvation Army services held in Athens Sunday night with attendance by Mr and Mrs James Carr Mrs Charels Stewart and Mrs Willard Stewart. Local visits include Miss Susan Freano in Athens and Mrs Clarence Hale visiting Nelsonville relatives. Louise Helen born to Grace Grace and Harry Lock Haydenville formerly of this place.
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