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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1920
Page
3
A survey of Ohio school conditions shows one in seven city teachers resigned to other work in the past year. It cites city living costs at 1453 dollars and a median salary of 1118 dollars, with 71 percent living at home and receiving support from relatives to cover the gap.
A large gathering of relatives and friends attended the funeral of Mr. W. T. Hickman at his Jackson Street residence. Rev. Arthur M. Mann led the service at one pm and burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery amid plentiful flowers noting his wide circle of friends.
Social in Junior hall Saturday evening February 28 hosted by the Loyal Workers of the D of A. Admission ten cents and refreshments will be served.
Miss Clara Evans hosts her sister Mrs Thos F Adelsburger of London as a guest. Mrs Charles Bartells and daughter Jeanette depart for Princess Ky to visit Mr Bartells parents, en route home after a stay with Mrs Bartell and her parents Mr and Mrs Joshua Spencer. Mrs C E Bennett accompanies to Columbus for a short visit. Harry Summers of Columbus spent Tuesday and Wednesday in the area on business.
The F. L. Preston Company bowling team stays undefeated after a four-pin win over Heck's plumbers. The club now envisions a match with the Zenner Rollers as it eyes another strong test and maintains momentum from last night’s close scorelines.
WANTED to rent a 4 or 5 room house for a man and wife. Bell 221. Also two girls wanted at Olympia Restaurant. FOR SALE coal and gas cook stoves and gas heater listed by I. E. Henderson Power House Floodwood Home 10 Bell 618. A dance in K of P Hall Friday February 27 with Jazz Orchestra. Prof Bloom to demonstrate fox trot cross step. FOR SALE two Duroc sows Ed Heselden 267 Oak St Bell 831.
Mr Guy Secoy of Chestnut Ridge stayed with friends Friday and Saturday. Frank VanDyke returned to Akron work due to his grandmother’s illness. Mrs Mary VanDyke improves slowly. W H Morrison visited Athens Monday. May Smith of Athens cared for her aunt Mrs Mary Van Dyke. Pearl Lockhart of Guysville was in town Wednesday. Swella Cunningham of Rocky An was here Friday. Harvey Cunningham and son Gail visited Mr and Mrs John Phettyplace Sunday. Owen Walraven of Canaanville visited grandmother and brother last week. Jasper Chambers, Athens visitor, Friday and Saturday. W H Morrison and family Sunday guests of Miss Mattie Manhorter. George Manhorter and Hugh Reed from near Canaanville visited Sunday. Windell Wright of Canaanville visited grandmother Mrs Susan Wright Sunday. Mary Poston of Canaanville spending days with father L E Poston.
Former students and alumni of Ohio State University living in Trumbull County gather in Warren to form a permanent alumni organization.
A San Francisco federal grand jury indicting Jack Dempsey for alleged draft evasion could trigger the army navy and civilian boxing control board to drop its own investigation. An official said policy may shift and be acted on soon as a more powerful tribunal takes up the case. If Dempsey is found guilty the boxing license issued last July could be revoked without further hearing. The board faced obstacles from non sworn testimony and earlier reluctance to appear. Field notes also include local social items and notices.
An endorsement by a Buffalo seller urges the public to buy Peterson's Ointment for eczema and other conditions. The ad claims quick relief, offers refunds if no benefit, and cites customer letters as proof. Mail orders are handled by Peterson & Ointment Co. of Buffalo, New York.
The executive council of the American Federation of Labor in Jacksonville outlines an expansive effort to elect congressmen who will back workers’ laws. Samuel Gompers signals possible critique of the railroad bill at tonight’s mass meeting as labor weighs endorsing a presidential candidate and preparing questionnaires for contenders. A national nonpartisan committee will push to elect a Congress friendly to labor, with local organizing steps set for March 22. Also noting Chas Wright opening a tailoring business at 70 W Columbus, offering high grade work and spring fabrics to Nelsonville area.
Mr Jewett Parmiter visits his sisters in Cleveland. Ira and Mrs Bennett attend Will Marquis gathering. plan trip to New Mexico. A pie social and entertainment at Sand Rock schoolhouse on Saturday night February 2% invites all. Gilbert Boudinot and daughters Virgene and Edith Parmiter visit Carl Grandstaff family Sunday.
A Phoenix New York resident describes a two year bed confinement from pneumonia improved by Milks Emulsion. After seven bottles she reports regained strength, no cough, and work capacity for a seven-person family. The ad promotes Milks Emulsion as a nutritious digestive aid with a money back guarantee and nationwide druggist availability.
Attorney General Price declares the general assembly used its power lawfully in creating a state Americanization committee to conduct patriotic education for foreign born residents in Columbus Ohio February 25.
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