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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1922
Page
3
In Columbus on January 6, General Price stated no probe will begin until sworn affidavits backing the charges are filed. The inquiry into irregularities in road contracts and state purchases was paused as affidavits are gathered.
The Athens National Bank of Athens Ohio reports at year end 1921 total assets and liabilities including United States government securities bonds stocks and other investments. It lists deposits demand and time, notes outstanding, reserve funds, and capital paid in with profits and expenses.
Randolph Waiton and W S Peal er presented the accusations in the proceedings. The note names them as the complainants in the matter before the court.
Washington reports Japan rejected China’s demand for the Kiao Chow railway in Shantung not later than noon today. The virtual ultimatum urged Tokyo to accept terms for the purchase.
fragmentary OCR text mentions amounts 25000 and 10000 dollars with unclear context or accompanying details, leaving open what the sums pertain to and who involved.
The first 1922 meeting drew the largest crowd since last April as Henry Zenner of Athens spoke on upcoming topics and urged member cooperation for Hocking valley. Members pledged active support, forecasting a year of intensified chamber activity and community service. The Edington restaurant provided dinner and Ohio and Mrs Arden Allyn attended Rolland Malone’s funeral.
In last evening's Messenger a call went out for clothing and two pair of shoes for a worthy needy family. Mr. Ervin Pritchard offered warm clothing while Mr. Harry Edington will fit a boy with shoes. Clarence Monks confirmed a second child will have shoes. The offers were accepted and appreciated.
El-Karnak Grotto calls for a large attendance at tonight’s meeting at 7 o'clock in the Masonic Club rooms with an important agenda.
The church reports record year with 133 new members and a Sunday school average of 539. Total church and Sunday school receipts reached 11 443 00 with 1 063 51 on hand. Missionary society enrolled 117 with 490.00 in offerings and total benevolent funds 2 280 67.
Mrs Hugh Kelly of 277 Oak Street entertained the Christian Culture class of Logan United Brethren for Ada Wrightsel’s bridal shower. About twenty girls attended with teacher Mrs Frank Anthony, arriving by bus, sharing music, games and an elegant luncheon. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Riddle Mr and Mrs Foster Cullums and Mr and Mrs Leland Pierce.
A group of ladies and misses attended a Thursday luncheon at the Windsor Tea room in Athens to hear Mrs. Pierce, state chairman of education of Federated Clubs, who delivered a lively and snappy address.
Mrs C McCarty hosts St Agnes Guild ladies for an evening of social talk and officer elections. A lunch followed for members Mesdames Hall Tedrow Warrington Sayers Warner Shockly Wilds Wilds Rodda Powell Clinton Taylor Bryant Denny McRee Edna Hall and visitors Mrs Stockline Mrs Honeyfeldt and Miss Shields.
Mrs. Warrington and her son Wayne visited over the weekend with her daughter Mrs. B. Coakley in Newark. Miss B. Sayers returned to Columbus after New Years with her brother John Sayers.
Fourth night of Methodist revival drew growing interest as Rev. Paul E. Kemper preached on double standards of morality among sincere church members and those using church ties for business or social aims. G W Good fostered spirited singing with revival hymns echoing through the gathering.
Mr and Mrs Zole Kemp and their little son of Bridgeport Ohio are visiting Mrs Kemp's parents here. Mrs Ralph Henry is spending time at McArthur and Amesville. Mrs E F Monts of Forrest is noted in the area visitor list.
Final arrangements were made at the high school for distributing pasteurized milk to ten percent underweight children in local schools. Bennetts dairy will supply milk at three cents per half pint, with a planned serving schedule and accountability by teachers and a supervising older student.
The Elks charity committee will collect discarded clothing boots shoes and provisions to aid suffering families. The Dew House Headquarters will accept donations from 9 to 11 AM, with phone help once installed, for at least 60 days starting January 7 to reach those in need before spring and business resumes.
A fragmented OCR excerpt lists multiple names with dates and initials, including Reese BE Williams Samuel A. Williamson Frederick J. Willison Roy E. Wilson Guy H. Witherspoon Taswell B. Work Otto V. Yaw Sukichi Yoshisaka and various year markers. The fragment suggests a compiled roster or index from a past directory or record.
In Chauncey Ohio on January 5, 1982, Mayor Warren Koons and Councilman William Collins led the first town council meeting. Collins called for ending disorderly conduct, closing late pool rooms, stopping unlawful games, and enforcing criminal laws with the village marshal on duty as a deterrent. The mayor supported these views and more topics were discussed for later decision.
Advertisement notes a gullible health claim for catarrh relief using Hyomei. Encourages attending a meeting Monday evening January 9 at McKee Drug Co for immediate relief with money back if not satisfied.
Sunday school at 1 30 p m with preaching at 2 20 p m announced by the South Canaan Baptist Church for the afternoon program.
A basketball game is scheduled at the armory Saturday at 2 30 P M between a team from Sam Johnsons Future Sunday school class of the First Christian church and the Nelsonville Intermediates. Players on both sides average 16 years.
In Athens pigeons occupy the eight foot clock hands causing misreadings and late engagements. The clock face shows inconsistent times as birds rest on different hands. Bedtime for the birds is near four, delaying civic schedules as multiple birds on a hand throws the time off.
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