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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1925
Page
3
Nelsonville report notes February meeting outlined papers on citizenship responsibilities. Warren Badger chaired an active discussion amid concerns over citizen interest in government. New member Carson L. Horton joined the Rotary, while obituaries and visits to Columbus and Athens are mentioned in brief notes.
Mrs Wallace Glenn spent Monday and Tuesday in Columbus. Fred Pospichel spending a few days with his son at Gary Indiana.
Nelsonville Feb 25 The L A Whitmore greenhouse extends an invitation to citizens to visit this afternoon and Thursday to see a remarkable carnation display before the flowers are cut. Last week 1000 blossoms were removed.
At Nelsonville February 25, in Ohio the Geological Survey reports strip mining was more common than thought. Ohio led 14 states with 57 strip pits and near 3,000,000 tons mined by stripping in 1923, employing 2,611 men over 112,000 working days and accounting for 7.4 percent of coal output.
Otis Triplet pleaded not guilty to obscene language and James Covert waived examination in Nelsonville Police Court. Triplet posted $100 bond for Saturday hearing while Covert also posted $100 bond for the next grand jury appearance.
Rev Joyd Evans of the Presbyterian Church urges unity among the church women in Nelsonville. A meeting for all Ladies society Missionary circle Ruth circle and Sunday school classes is set for Thursday at 3 30 pm in the church basement with Rev C R Douglas of Logan to speak. The Missionary society gathers at 2 30 pm Thursday at Mrs Harry Edington’s home for its annual meeting and officer elections.
Group No. Two of the Presbyterian church gathered Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hudson. The meeting featured the group leader sharing updates on various phases of church activities.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets claim to relieve chronic constipation and torpid liver without calomel. The product is described as a gentle, vegetable laxative that gently prompts bowel and liver activity with no griping and is taken as a nightly tablet.
Work and plans for the coming year were discussed. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Washburn, Mrs. Richard Gibson and Mrs. C. H. Bartlett are in Somerset tonight where the latter inspects the White Shrine.
Co. H. Roudebush of the Roude bush garage is appointed distributor for Marmon automobiles in Athens and Hocking counties. He will introduce the new higher grade cars to the community.
Mr and Mrs James Sharp Stacy Sharp and Vern Vorhes attended the radio show in Columbus Monday JL D Martin was a Columbus business visitor Monday.
About sixty East ern Star members gathered Tuesday evening for the regular meeting. Two candidates were initiated and after the session attendees were invited to the dining rooms where refreshments were served. Mrs. J. M. Hyde and Mrs. John V. were noted among those present.
The Mothers Sewing and Study club opened Monday night at the YMCA with many interested women enrolled. The class will continue for some time focusing on home and study work. Miss Linton is employed as instructor.
Glouster News notes Booth of Toledo recovering after surgery and home return. Mrs. Noon visits, Richards bids Coshocton business trip. Cook family guests of Chas Cook Jr. Lyceum program to feature Galganos at M E church. also a long excerpt on bank reserves and Federal Reserve shifts.
The Glouster Parent-Teacher Association meeting has been postponed to Friday, March 6, delaying plans for the school community.
B. W. Hawk, agent for New York Central Lines in this city, travels to Charleston for the regular monthly claim committee gathering.
Mr and Mrs Fred Anderson and their son Max drive back to Flushing after visiting in the city with Mrs Andersons parents Mr and Mrs Herb Armstrong
Mr and Mrs Charlies Cook Sr of Cleveland are visiting for ten days with Mrs Louise Panfield and M Reese and family. Mr and then fragments indicate a social gathering or family visit.
Mrs Henry Williams entertained the past chiefs of Glouster Temple Pythian Sisters at her Spring Street home. The next gathering will be at Mrs James Hayden's home. The Junior Order Moose basketball team travels to Chauncey for a game. The McDougal game is canceled due to the postponed parent teacher play.
Albert Dust of Jacksonville has purchased the Elmer Lantz property on the hill above the Trimble school house. He contemplates building a modern residence on the site where the previous house burned about a year ago.
George DeCamp, head of the Pittsburg branch of the Cleveland Fed, speaks at Athens Rotary noon session. He traces U S banking history, notes the Fed's aim to provide elastic currency and liquidity, and explains reserve requirements and the shift from agrarian to manufacturing economy.
The Federal Reserve Bank controls member banks reserves and lends for raw materials and wages through secured loans. It acts as the bankers' bank by accepting commercial paper and issuing Federal Reserve notes to member banks. Repayment returns currency and contracts as credits liquidate, expanding with liquidity.
In Johannesburg a coroner learns of a pact between lovers that ended in tragedy. A nurse was found stabbed with scissors, and before dying she stabbed her lover with a hatpin, which pierced his heart.
A vintage ad extols Marmola Prescription Tablets as a quick weight reduction aid for overweight individuals. It claims ready availability in drug stores and direct ordering from Marmola Company, urging readers to avoid dieting or strenuous exercise.
Cardinal Gasparri of Rome was confined to bed with influenza today amid the illness sweeping the Vatican and Italian political circles.
Tokyo officials announce completion of a bill letting foreigners own land in Japan but restricts ownership to nationals of countries that permit Japanese to own land. The measure ties property rights to reciprocal treatment and marks a shift in postwar policy considerations.
An advertisement touts Eppa Neuritis Tablets as a safe effective homeopathic remedy for neuritis affecting any body part. It claims quick pain relief and harmless ingredients, priced at $1 and available at McKee Drug Co Gibson's Pharmacy and Clines Pharmacy with mail-order option via Boericke & Runyon Co San Francisco.
Tei Nagashimi plunged into their burning house to save her husband’s court dress. She suffered burns and will need several weeks to recover.
An advertisement claims Dr Jackson's Digestive and Liver Powder gives quick relief from indigestion. It promises money back if not satisfied after one dose and offers a refund if not effective, with a sample price and mail order note from Benecaville.
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