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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1924

Page

6

Athens Board Votes on Vaccination and Redistricting Plans

Athens board of education discussed compulsory vaccination for public school pupils and a complete redistricting of the city as it meets in city hall. George Whipple was re elected president and Prof L L Addicott to succeed himself as clerk with a salary rise to 500. Three teachers were hired for the high school and grade schools shift dismissal time to 3 39. Superintendent Stailey announced he will not seek re election.

Athens Cdncssion George Whipple Prof Ll. J. Addicott Prof. Addicott Educaion Athens County Vedical Association Board of Education VW. Stailey Uste Stakey Clement W. Alspach Ohio State University Lancaster Christine Yerges Columbus Miss Yerges Helen V. Boyd Reynoldsburg Boyd Stailey

Welcome Home Jimmy Home Talent Play by Millfield PTA

The Millfield parent teachers association presents Welcome Home Jimmy a three act comedy at Sanders theater on Thursday evening January 10. The event promises the best entertainment yet by the Millfield PTA and invites all to enjoy a fun evening.

Millfield Parent-Teachers' Association Jimmy Sanders Theater Millfield Parent Teachers’ Organization

First City Council Holds Lengthy Opening Session

The new city council met in the mayor's office on Monday evening for its first session. Mayor Walker and all council members attended, with strong citizen turnout. Edward Jones presided as council president. members include James Fouty, T. R. Hamilton, William Nye, A. B. Lester, and Burk Witham.

Walker Edward Jones James Fouty T. R. Hamilton William Nye A. B. Lester Burk Witham

Miss Mary Evans Guest of Miss Neva Ferrell

Miss Mary Evans of Millfield visited Miss Neva Ferrell in this city on Sunday for a social call.

Mary Evans Millfield Neva Ferrell

Athens Guests Visit Mrs Noble and Daughters

Mr and Mrs James Johnson Ione Ray and Frank of Athens were guests over the week end of Mrs Johnsons mother Mrs Anna Noble and her daughters Kate and Hannah.

James Johnson Ione, Ray and Frank Athens Johnson Anna Noble Kate Hannah

Illnesses Reported In Local Households And Church Event

Mrs. William Smith has been quite ill at home for two weeks. Mr. T. J. Blackford has been ill the past week on Mouna Street. Mrs. Arthur Swart will host Corin Church women at Mill Street on Wednesday. Mrs. L. L. Sweasy, treated in Columbus, is visiting his city residence for several days.

William Smith T. J. Blackford Mouna Street Arthur Swart Church of Corin Mill Street W.unesday L. L. Sweasy Columbus Thie City

Chauncey area notices and community events

The Chauncey-Dover board of education will meet Tuesday evening to elect officers. Rev G B Courtney served Greens Run church on Sunday. Miss Christine Courtney of Ohio University visited Beaumont relatives. Mr and Mrs Harvey Courtney hosted at Beaumont while Mr and Mrs John Shafer welcomed visitors from The Plains. The Chauncey orchestra travels to Trimble for a joint social with Young Men's and Men's Bible classes at 7 PM.

Diuy Brookins John Shafer the Plains Christine Courtney Ohio University Str Harvey Courtney Beaumont Chauncey-Dover Board of Education Chauncey Orchestra Trimble

County Red Cross Chapter to Meet

The Athens county chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its annual meeting at the Chamber of Commerce Security building in Athens at noon on Wednesday January 16. A luncheon will follow at 12 o clock announces James Ginnan president and M D Hughes secretary.

Athens County American Red Cross Chamber of Commerce Security Athens James Ginnan M. D. Hughes

Probate Judge At State Meeting In Columbus

Probate court will not be held in Athens on Tuesday and Wednesday as Judge S. M. Johnson attends the Ohio probate judges annual meeting at the Southern hotel in Columbus. The two day session continues, with Johnson expected to return Wednesday night.

Athens S. M. Johnson Columbus Probate Judges of Ohio Southern Hotel Johnson

Three Athens County Marriage Licenses Issued

The Athens county bureau issued three marriage licenses in the period January 4 to inclusive. Charles Emmett Fisher 24 confectioner Marion to Eleanor Phillips 21 Athens Rev F M Evans. John G Pollard 26 farmer to Myrtie Dell Vanness 18 Stewart Magistrate Helwig. Oscar Haning 47 carpenter to Toa Hughes 35 both of Athens.

Athens Charles Emmett Fisher Marion Eleanor Phillips F. M. Evans John G. Pollard Farmer Myrtie Dell Vanness Stewart Helwig Oscar Haning Carpenter Toa Hughes

British protest over seizure of Kwasind reaches U.S. justice

The British government protests the seizure of the steamer Kwasind at Wilmington North Carolina. The protest was transmitted to the Department of Justice for instigation. British chargé d'affaires Henry Getty Clifton filed a protest similar to the Tomoka case.

Washington Kwasind Wilmington N. C Department of Justice State Department Henry Getty Clifton

East Liverpool Minister Dr Donald W McLeod to Speak

East Liverpool pastor Dr Donald W McLeod, a prominent Presbyterian figure in eastern Ohio, will address the Presbyterian Brotherhood on Thursday evening after a 6 o clock dinner. The Scotch speaker is known for humor and fervor and leads a large church in the region.

Donald W. Mcleod East Liverpool Presbyterian Brotherhood Ohio McLeod

Mrs Alice Hill Appeals For Dr Pierce Tonic For Young Mothers

A persuasive testimonial from Mrs Alice Hill in Warren Ohio promoting Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription as a vital tonic for expectant mothers. She urges prospective mothers to obtain the remedy from local druggists in tablet or liquid form.

Warren Ohio Dr. Pierce Alice Hill Jin

Athens City Council Opens New Term and Sets Agenda

Newly elected Athens council convened for two hours at the first January meeting. They re elected clerk C H Harris for two years and named Rowland president pro tem. Mayor Koons announced appointees to health and sinking fund boards. A 3000 bond for Mayor Koons was approved with A C Roach and Dr Vodigo as sureties. Taxi licenses were debated. no action taken. Semi annual appropriation measures set for next six months. Street lighting survey and cemetery funding discussed. annexation talks with Mechanicsburg addressed by a committee.

City of Athens C.H. Harris Rowland Third Ward Roger J. Jones Woons’ Bond A. C. Roach Dr. Vodigo Koons Guilum John J. Woolley Board of Health John H. Preston Sinking Fund G. M. Romine Davis West State Street Mechanicsburg Athens- Allbanny Jerseyville Road Messrs Rowland, Russell and Fenzel Lowry, Mesure Pratt East Side Romine

Broadwell area notes and local concerns in brief

Broadwell and nearby residents report labor contributions of 650 dollars in one day to support local road linking from Stewart Pike end to Curtis Junction. Community urge to contribute and reduce costs by self-help, with benefits include avoided mud extraction charges and possible savings on medical bills. The Vatican announces France accepts Pope Pius XI amnesty appeal for Germans expelled from the Ruhr.

Sam Munn Sugar Creek Lou Vernon Clyde Connet Lathrop Jerry Connet Helen Shuttlesworth Chesterhill John Roberts Guysville W. C. Young Stewart Pike Federal Creek Curtis Junction Broadwell Jennings Coal Company Utley Verna Driggs Rome Vatican France Pius XI Ruhr

Logan party attends funeral and revival plans in Newark

George Smith and L. T. iutfiman attended the funeral of Mrs. Mary Baldwin, mother of Mrs. BE. A. Gutliph, in Newark. The body returned to McLean New York. Rev Kline will have Henry Litchfield as chorus leader. Cottage prayer meetings will precede revival services set for February 26.

George Smith L. T. [Iutfiman Newark Mary Baldwin BE. A. Gutliph Logan McLean, N. Y Kline Henry Litchfield

After Bobo’s injury in Gore auto wreck

The Sunday crash near Gore injured Bobo who was taken Monday to a Columbus hospital by L. C. Yocum ambulance. He sustained a crushed hip, facial and head injuries, several broken ribs, and exposure after being found an hour post crash.

Bobo Gore Columbus L. C. Yocum Company Pobo Iesides Tie Essex Harry Huffman James Welly

Invalid Perry Laurel township special school election ruling

The prosecuting attorney says the last Perry Laurel township special school district election is invalid and a new election must be held. Five members were elected. Lee Karr is noted as a former member while four others were reelected. The dispute centers on term lengths and eligibility among the elected board.

Perry Laurel Township Lee Karr Meres Farad Wno Rovern

License tags sold ahead of January 11 deadline

Mrs. Robert C. Work deputy registrar for Hocking county said on Monday that about 1200 sets of license tags have been sold. She noted a generous supply of both auto and truck tags on hand and that motorists are striving to comply with the law before the deadline at 7 a m January 11.

Robert C. Work Hocking County

Herbert Krieg To Undergo Columbus Surgery This Week

Herbert Krieg was taken to Columbus Monday for a planned operation later in the week, with medical staff expected to perform the procedure in the coming days.

Herbert Krieg Columbus

County health nurse travels widely in Hocking county

The county health nurse Miss Green traveled 461 miles in the past month despite poor hill roads. She conducted 76 visits and delivered six health talks, totaling 133.5 hours on duty.

Hocking County Miss Green

Mrs Maude Jenkins Accepts Church Visitor Post

Mrs Maude Jenkins former pastor of the Hamden M E church has accepted a church visitor role at the local Methodist church under Rev J W Blair. She began duties Monday and will lead a religious survey and oversee women's work before and during the February revival. The Jenkins family will reside with her mother Mrs Harry Weaver on East Front Street.

Maude Jenkins Hamden M. FE J. W. Blair Jenkins

Trial of Omen Dille Delayed to January Seventeenth

Omen Dille's possession of property designed for liquor manufacture case was postponed by Magistrate Miller to January 17. Dille was arrested after paying a fine incurred by his wife Esther Dillie who pled guilty to possession and transportation of liquor. A raid uncovered shiner equipment at the Dille home linking Dille to the charge.

Omen Dille I. N. Nash Miller Dille Esther Dillie

What is the Matter With the Methodist Church in Logan

Rev. J. W. Blair will deliver a Sunday evening sermon at the Logan church titled What is the Matter With the Methodist Church in Logan and What is the Remedy. He invites congregants to submit suggestions by Sunday evening to help shape the talk. The sermon begins a three part series examining church issues and remedies including What is the matter with the church at large and What is the matter with Logan and the remedy.

Methodist Logan J. W. Blair Blair

Operation for Richard Collins at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Richard Collins of Glouster underwent an operation at Sheltering Arms hospital Saturday. His condition is said to be favorable. Mrs. Gerben Rypma of State street Athens and [intention] were discharged from Sheltering Arms hospital Saturday.

Richard Collins Glouster Sheltering Arms Hospital Gerben Rypma State Street Athens

Hopkins Becomes Cleveland City Manager Opening Cabinet

William R. Hopkins assumes office as Cleveland's first city manager today, forming his cabinet and succeeding Mayor Ifred Kohler in a pivotal administrative transition.

Cleveland William R. Hopkins Ifred Kohler

Revival Services Planned at First M. E. Church

Arrangements set for revival meetings at the First M E Church from February 26 to March 16 led by Evangelist C A Kline of Unionville. Public invitation extended for evening services with special exhortations and hymn singing each night.

M. EK Evangelist C. A. Kiine Unfonvette

Father John's Medicine History and Claims

A Lowell Mass. physician prescribed Father John's Medicine for the late Rev. Father John O'Brien in 1855. The remedy gained parishioners' and friends' trust, becoming known as Father John's Medicine. It is described as a family tonic that builds strength and energy to fight colds and grip germs, with sixty eight years of success and no alcohol or poisonous drugs.

Father John John Father John O'Brien Lowell

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