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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1924
Page
3
A bill in Ohio may strip voting rights from those unable to read or write. Nelsonville offers free night schools at the Y M C A to remedy this, with sessions twice weekly. George Johnson, Dave Wallace, and P. C. Morris are noted as Columbus visitors on Saturday.
Charles Tribe, Athens high school senior, was elected captain by track letter men and candidates. A top county middle distance runner, his specialty is the 440 yard dash and he is expected to excel in shorter events this spring. Coach Rockhill predicts a 56 second 440 by season end.
Both individuals sustain numerous bruises and abrasions along with shock but no serious effects anticipated from the accident.
Miss Ruth Brownelle of Washington D H Miss Vernon Shellman of Columbus Miss Isabell McCann of Beverly and Miss Grace McNamara of Columbus members of the Nelsonville high school faculty are enjoying their spring vacation at their various homes.
Mrs. William Morgan entertained a group for a Friday bridge luncheon at her home. Dorothy Ann Fischer welcomed guests. five tables played with five awards. High score went to Mrs. L. J. Eberle, second to Mrs. Lou Rice, booby prize to Mrs. R. H. Jackson. Guests from Madison and Kingwood, plus Dorothy Ann Fischer of Columbus, visited.
Mrs Gene Shafer and her son Joe are weekend guests of friends in this town.
The Rainbow class of the Christian church with Mrs. S. S. Lane their teacher were entertained by the Ohio Bell Telephone company Tuesday evening. The plant workings were explained to the 22 guests, followed by refreshments.
Robert Thompson aged eight died Saturday at his home near Glen Ebon. He is described as a Civil War veteran and leaves a wife and several grown children. No funeral arrangements have been made.
The Shafer family and Mrs Shafer’s relatives gathered at her home for a birthday celebration. Guests arrived at six with baskets and a bountiful dinner served for 26. They presented Mrs Shafer with silver during a pleasant social evening. Mrs Walter Wilson and daughter Mary Adaline were weekend guests of Athens friends.
The Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church held its annual thank offering meeting at Mrs. Dave Wallace's home on East Columbus street. Dr. George E. Tifft led devotional services and Mrs. A. L. Barker presided. A church bazaar was decided for next Thursday with candy aprons sun bonnets and household articles to be sold. Members must contribute by noon Thursday.
The Elks hall on Hocking street hosted Nelsonville high seniors entertaining juniors with a green and white decorated dance. Performances included violin by Charles Weltzheimer piano by Eva Minner and a solo dance by Elizabeth Smith with Donald Shafer presenting her. Whishonp's orchestra from Logan provided music for seven to eight couples into the night.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Feth of West Union street were badly bruised and shaken after their Ford roadster went over the Mechanicsburg brick road bridge turning turtle. Blinded by headlights they veered off and were extricated by neighbors, taken home for medical care. The other car reportedly sped away.
In Jacksonville a dual debate with Buchtel high schools produced two local victors. The Jacksonville affirmative team of Helen Heiser Jeanette Brown Mary Ginnan and Donald Fierce won 3 to 0 at home. The Jacksonville negative team Margaret Cronin Evelyn Deal Leo Goodrich and Zelma Hill defeated Buchtel's affirmative team. The wins assure both Jacksonville teams advance to the finals.
March 28 contest results list winning schools. The debate question asked if the president should serve a six year term with no re election. Judges for the Jacksonville event were Prof Atkinson Prof Rowles and Prof Boctticher all from Ohio University.
A fire in Tealtonville started when Benny French's shirt near a stove caught fire, burning woodwork. The blaze led to a surprising discovery as the shirt wallet contained $17, changing the outcome from a minor loss to a tale of small fortune found in the pocket.
Advertisement for Att Greenfield Business College Extension Night School promises guaranteed positions and definite salary upon completion, highlighting vocational training and job placement prospects for workers seeking daytime flexibility and practical office skills.
Sol Dworkin, manager of Broadway Clothing Co., was fined 75 dollars plus costs by municipal court after the Columbus Better Business Commission charged him with false advertising. He touted silk and wool union suits at 5 dollars as 1.95, but analysis showed the item contained neither silk nor wool.
The Rome based Messaggero criticizes U S policy granting preferential rates for freight carried on American ships, arguing it favors national shipping interests and could distort global trade.
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