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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1926
Page
9
Billy Sunday, with Ma Sunday and Homer Rodeheaver leading 600 voices, addressed over 15,000 at Public Hall. He condemned crooks and bootleggers and urged modification of the Volstead Act, while aiming to raise 35000 dollars for the city mission.
Dr J M Higgins Athens county health commissioner spoke to the Athens Kiwanis at Hotel Berry on progress in controlling contagious diseases. He traced past plagues, noted the impact of wars on disease, and described vaccination, antitoxin, and the Schick test as tools for immunization and prevention. Mayor Alex Moore attended and urged stricter traffic law enforcement and enforcement of existing ordinances.
John L Ray 49 died at 12 30 am at 387 Bland Ave from paralysis after a stroke four years earlier. He was in poor health since a fall caused by a stroke. Survived by son E F Ray instructor at Ohio University and daughter Dorothy Ray a student at Athens High School. Formerly of Tomo, the family home moved to Athens with E E Ray. Myrtle Ray lives in Toledo.
A man’s long lost fraternity pin at Amherst College, found in a local bank, was identified by an examiner who traced it to the owner through the frater nity’s membership list and returned it.
Indianapolis police investigated a report from Lillian Moriarity about her husband Frank’s drunken behavior. The account mentions a scalp hair tonic and a suggestive scene that described his drinking during the week, with references to Schley and Long as motor logmen involved in the inquiry.
Columbus report says the cost of state government runs 1.15 million dollars higher per year under Governor Donahey than under Governor Davis. Attorney General Crabb calls Donahey’s deficit claim an alibi, tied to his Cleveland speech last Saturday night alleging legislative trickery.
Five intercollegiate teams under Prof. W H Cooper prepare for the season opener March 8. Ohio negative meets Denison affirmative at Granville, while local affirmative clashes with Miami negative. The motion condemns centralization in government.
Dairy feed schools sponsored by the Athens county farm bureau conclude after three days of meetings in six towns. A morning session was held at the county agent's office 18 East Washington Street, with Ivan McKellip of Ohio State University Extension leading discussions at the New Marshfield High School agriculture room for the final session.
The Messenger clarifies that Dan Davis, an employee of the state highway department in Athens, was confused with a liquor raid suspect. He was not arrested and had no connection to the case.
William Stone of Canaonville will be represented by H. H. Rowland in Common Pleas court on March 1 after being unable to hire counsel. Stone is charged with driving recklessly and allegedly struck a parked car near Athens on December 20.
The Rev. E. L. Pielow delivers the sermon on Doctrine, Discipline, and Worship of the Church at a 7 o'clock Lenten service at the Episcopal church.
Athens High plans Dad’s Day for Saturday with a parade starting near 2 PM and floats judged along Court and Campus routes. After the parade, students will attend a basketball game against Marietta in the high school gym, followed by rallies and the announcement of honor car riders.
Rebecca Starlin, 85, longtime New England resident, died yesterday at her daughter’s home in Brownville. Widow of Orpheus Starlin killed on railroad tracks at Guysville thirty-five years ago. Survived by two sons, one daughter, two sisters, and many relatives. Burial in New England pending funeral arrangements.
Mrs. Julia A. Thompson, 76, died yesterday morning at her Plains residence from complications. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the home with burial in West Union Street Cemetery, Athens. She leaves husband J Wesley Thompson, three sons Guy Thompson Athens Ray Ernest at home, daughter Mrs Arthur Ginn Pomeroy and one granddaughter. one son preceded her in death.
The Ohio University Glee Club will perform tomorrow evening in the Gallipolis high school auditorium to raise funds for local public schools. Woody's Collegians, a local college dance orchestra, will accompany the singers and also perform as part of the program. The full club personnel will join the tour.
Testimony finished in suit by Mrs. Mahlon Hayes to set aside her husband Mahlon Hayes's will. Judge L G Worstell's decision awaits. Hayes alleges Bank of Athens as administrator and her husband’s children must not enforce the conveyance terms. She says she surrendered her dower for $8,000 without full understanding.
Preliminary inspection of Battery E was conducted Tuesday night at the local Armory under Major F. B. McCormick and Captain H. B. Ewing. Drilling of gun squads and drivers, firing of the battery, and a non-commissioned officer school were featured. Horses were Mallien tested. McCormick praised the unit, noting good condition. Commanding officers included Captain Montgomery Campbell and Lieuts. William H. Laurent and James A. Laverty.
Col Alfred Moudy of the 150th Field Artillery will lecture on The Constitution The Rock of Liberty at 7 30 pm tomorrow at the Presbyterian church. A prominent educator and lecturer, he has twenty years of public school service. The Flying Squadron foundation sponsors the free public talk.
Washington notes Republican leaders aim to derail a special counsel probe into Mellon owned Aluminum Company of America by shifting Senate focus to tax cuts. Administration backers push the Robinson plan amid rival Walsh senatorial inquiry proposals, seeking action against the company without a firm decision.
After 30 years in the Redemptionist Order convent at Clapham Park, 19 nuns undertook their first railroad journey and were transferred to a new convent at Syon Abbey in Devon.
Due to a measles outbreak and fear of scarlet fever, authorities order the closure of the first six grades of local grammar schools to prevent spread.
An old health note credits acids and damp weather with rheumatism and recommends four ounces of Rad Salts dissolved in water each morning for a week plus Jad Salts made from grape and lemon acids with lithia. It claims this neutralizes acidity, aids kidney function, and helps purge rheumatic poisons from blood.
Violinist Ronald Robinette with Katheryn Merriman performed two pieces at the Ohio University convocation in Ewing Auditorium. Dean E W Chubb led the chapel service. No major announcements were made except notice of Friday Y W C A meeting with Dr W A Matheny slated to speak to the girls.
The article notes a Washington banquet by the association against prohibition to press for repeal or modification of the Volstead Act. It describes the campaign strategy, including a George Washington beer recipe, and outlines the legal considerations and political prospects in Congress and state legislatures.
Rochester schools superintendent Herbert S. Sweet told the National Education Association that the chief field of waste and inefficiency lies in the grades beyond elementary school. He cited unprecedented numbers of children entering these grades as the cause.
Parkersburg officers arrested 15 year old Glen Peters in Athens and returned him to Parkersburg on forgery charges after he was removed from Pomeroy by Chief Herbert J. Parker.
In Geneva the American movie cowboy heroes are displayed with ink blotting their revolvers on posters to avoid exciting youth. The scene shows Swiss crowds reacting to classic western figures as film imagery cools the imagination.
Deep grippy colds have been unusually prevalent this winter with many cases in Athens. Health officials warn pneumonia and other complications may follow if ignored and urge prompt treatment. The article describes home remedies and the Vicks Vapor-Rub vapor and teakettle method, noting widespread use with over twenty-one million jars yearly.
In London police searched the West End station for two hours after a baby was snatched from a pram while a nurse shopped. The infant was later found asleep at home with the mother identified as the kidnapper.
The bureau of standards conducts tests on tensile strength tearing resistance gloss weight thickness bursting strength rubbing wear and folding endurance of samples similar to currency grades to determine methods for prolonging the life of paper money.
New Orleans will not convert General P. G. T. Beauregard's residence into a macaroni factory. The house will be bought by a fund raising organization formed to oppose the factory threat. The birthplace of chess champion Paul Murphy is cited in the context.
Carpenters Carl and Mrs. Caster returned from Columbus after two months away. Mrs. Gorby visited her parents the Sissons weekend. Athens visitors included Mrs. J L Rawlings and Mrs. Swett. Mrs. Dudgeon stayed with daughter Mrs. Swearingen in Athens. Mr. and Mrs. B H Smith visited relatives in Columbus. George Spencer and family moved to Charles Bowen farm near here from Xenia. Romine guests at Sisson home. Cline family to Langsville. Earl Woodyard of Jacksonville visited his wife for a day. Woodyard works as third trick operator. Jewell family spent Sunday with Vinton Jewell. Glen Cline visited Albany to see sister Mrs. Warnie Nelson ill recently. Romine visited uncle Bart near Side Hill and attended Homer Chagse sale.
A pre-Druid era English armlet was recovered from nets off the Sussex shore by a children's governess. Antiquarians rate the discovery among the most valuable of its kind.
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