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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1924
Page
3
Local radio listeners in Nelsonville heard a striking moment on New Year’s Eve when the Philadelphia bell tolled after a splended address, echoing clearly through the airwaves and drawing attention from nearby listeners.
The Pythian Sisters announce a regular meeting with important business to discuss. The degree team is urged to attend and participate in practice ahead of the inspection on January 10.
The Dokies and their wives from Nelsonville and nearby towns enjoyed a delightful Tuesday evening at a local hall as they entertained their ladies with a social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Dow James entertained with a New Year’s Eve watch party. Guests enjoyed dancing and cards until midnight and an elaborate two course lunch served at close of the old year.
After closing a successful year, the group invites all men of Nelsonville and nearby areas who do not attend other Sunday schools to join the first Sunday session of the year on Sunday, January 6 at 9 30 a m.
Mr and Mrs John Zellar entertained the Methodist Choir with a six o clock dinner Monday evening in appreciation of their splendid music. The event brought together choir members and local guests for a respectful reception at their home.
The Cham ber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting at the Y at 6 15 p m Thursday evening Jan 3 Officers will report and President Welch will present a year in review January 3 is election day with a ballot box at headquarters from 9 a m to meeting start Members are urged to vote Ladies of the Methodist church will serve the dinner.
The Columbus Indianola A C basketball team lost to the Y big team 43 28 in a fast Tuesday night game. Athens Futures fell to Nelsonville Y M C A boys 46 15. Social notes list guests visiting from St Louis Columbus and Akron and returning travelers.
Mrs Sadie Brickles and Mrs Maggie Craig hosted the East Division of the Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church last evening at the Brickles home. Twenty attended and plans were made for a soup dinner at the church next Tuesday at 11 oclock and for monthly parties on the second Tuesday. The younger set provided music and readings during a pleasant social hour with light refreshments.
Total enrollment across local schools is 1734 with net enrollment 1668. East School shows 370 students at 94.8 percent attendance, Central 537 at 3.4 percent, West 248 at 92.7 percent, Eighth Grade building 3 at 94.5 percent, and High School 421 at 95.6 percent.
The Christian church holds a missionary meeting at 7 o clock Thursday evening. Honored guests are the Loving Link Missionary couple Mrs E A Johnston and Mr E A Johnston.
The D A chapter holds a regular Friday meeting on January 4 with installation and degree work. The degree team is asked to come prepared and refreshments follow. Mr and Mrs Herrold Lancaster have returned home to Wauseon after visiting the former's parents over the holidays.
Mrs Nellie Hampton hosted a small watch party Monday night with friends in social chat and candy making. Attendees included Mrs Mellinger Williams Daft Shaner Hallet Fisher Grace Dilcher and Mildred Hampton. Luncheon was served at a late hour.
The W B A held an installation event and installed officers including Com Georgia Grose Lt Com Lulu Williams p Com Rebecca Hartley Chap Nettie Stewart R K Nellie Hampton C Hattie Daft F K Gertrude Bay L of A Gertrude Gor such Sergt Janet Hartley Sentisha Dilcher Pick Bess Courtney capt of G Bess Corwin. A pot luck supper followed the judge.
Athens county begins 1924 with 3600 dollars in back tax receipts from assessments by County Auditor Fred Cornwell. Taxing districts Nelsonville Trimble Athens township and the City of Athens share in the collection.
Chicago observers report temperatures slowly rising after a cold snap and gusty winds welcomed the new year. City residents brace for shifting conditions as thermometers inch upward and remaining chill eases.
Rev. 8 Bar ing Gould famed author of Onward Christian Soldiers died today in London at age unknown. His hymn became a staple in Christian worship and his passing marks the loss of a noted religious composer and writer.
An advertising offer touts Creomulsion a twofold action lung remedy with creosote and healing agents. It claims to soothe inflamed membranes, kill germs, and rebuild the system after colds or flu, with a money back guarantee if relief fails.
Frank S. Tedrow sues in Common Pleas Court seeking 345 dollars plus interest from April 19 1918. He alleges a check drawn by Don Shafer on the People's Bank of Nelsonville could not be honored. Wooley and Rowland represent the plaintiff.
Ancona Italy January 2 fourth tremors were felt along the Adriatic coast today but no damage or loss of life was reported.
Charleston West Virginia January 2 1931 revision of plans for the new executive mansion started today to bring the building cost within the appropriation while preserving essential features and appearance.
Simple frock design in wool crepe with colorful cross stitching. Four sizes 6 8 10 and 12 years. A 10 year size needs 25 yards of 32 inch material. Pattern mailed to any address for 12 cents in one cent stamps.
Syracuse lawyers weigh whether bobbing hair affects divorce cases with mixed views. Attorneys reference co respondents, accusations, and outcomes, noting appearance may influence cases but not determine them. The poll reveals no clear rule as to whether bobbing leads to court or matters in marriage.
The Athens Kiwanis Club held its first meeting of the year with new officers and directors installed. President Kupp gave a brief inaugural address urging cooperation and outlining planned activities for the coming year. A building code ordinance for Athens was discussed and a committee was named to meet with the city council. Members also touched on street layouts and frontage aesthetics and proposed a Daughters Night for Hungarian daughters’ entertainment.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is reinstated after being ousted by Colonel Forbes and is appointed executive officer of three independent sections of the Veteran's Bureau under Frank T. Hines. The move places Longfellow in a senior role within the bureau during Hines's directorship.
A testimonial claims after three years of stomach issues and a failed refusal to take more medicines, the user found relief using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The product is advertised as removing catarrhal mucus and reducing inflammation tied to stomach, liver, and intestinal problems including appendicitis, with a money back guarantee and availability at McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and other druggists.
A public health notice discusses how ambitious, overly anxious women neglect health and family to keep a perfect home. It promotes Lydia I. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy, claiming fifty years of use in restoring health and happiness.
Police reports describe a New Year shooting in Chicago in which three people were killed. One victim was John Hines, a 20 year old male.
Revival services opened on New Year’s evening at the Central Avenue M E church, drawing a full congregation. Dr. McGurk delivered a powerful sermon and the male chorus of the M E church of The Plains sang. Services will continue each evening.
Public guidance recommends using refined cocoanut oil shampoo over harsh soaps and alkali heavy products. The greaseless mix provides rich lather with two to three teaspoons, cleanses scalp and hair, removes dust and oil, and leaves hair silky, bright, and easy to manage. Available at drug stores and inexpensive for family use.
Fragmentary note reports the Van Dyke area closure all day. Mentions death of an individual with garbled spelling and stray initials. Unclear details on location, time, or responsible authority.
A skin specialist touts Mentho-Sulphur cream as a quick remedy for irritated eczema, rashes, pimples, or dry skin. One or two applications stop itching and justified claims say eczema clears swiftly, as sulfur targets the underlying parasites. Available at drug stores.
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