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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1924
Page
6
London officials say American prohibition authorities have seized British ships, creating anxiety and irritation across the British Empire. They argue the actions were by overzealous local officials, not orders from Washington, and hope for rapid ratification of the rum running treaty.
Canton Ohio January 10 Thirty nine hours on the police griddle failed to wring a confession from Louis Griffith 52 president of United Manufacturing and Machine Co. as he stuck to his story about his whereabouts the night Ruth Hunter 19 was found dead on the Richville Reed road. He was held at police headquarters then moved to a cell in the women’s wing after a grueling interrogation unmatched in Canton police history.
The Plains notes report many Sunday visits including Mr. and Mrs. 8 G Nichols with Clarence Stage, Miss Nellie Barker visiting Misses Margaret and Thelma Noble, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tinkham’s son returning home from Columbus hospital in improved condition. Additional items include a male chorus at the L D church, 90 attendees at M F Sunday School with 202 enrolled, and various travels among local residents.
Superintendent Matheny explains lighting costs at grade building: orchestra practice at two hours costs about 4 cents weekly with two 75 watt lamps, while gym lighting for basketball uses six 150 watt lamps plus three 0 watt lamps, totaling 1080 watts and about 15.1 cents per hour. Even at three hours, lighting costs are small compared with game receipts.
The home team won against Jacksonville by 16 to 4 last Friday evening in a slow paced game. New public speaking, commercial arithmetic and American government courses begin next Monday.
Wednesday night the girls and boys of Nelsonville will meet Hancock High School in Athens. Saturday evening both basketball teams were entertained with an oyster supper at the home of Paul Fiske despite inclement weather. Several faculty members attended.
Miss Phyllis Sayre comes back Sunday after a vacation with relatives in Logan. Vera Fierce returns home after a brief stay with Iris and Pauline Vierce in Athena.
Thousands sufferers now use Dr Edwards Olive Tablets to arouse the liver and restore digestion. The vegetable compound with olive oil acts gently without griping, cramps, or pain. One or two at bedtime relieve indigestion while allowing normal appetite. 15 cents and 30 cents.
Miss Alice Easter visits her grandparents in Bishopville, sharing time and news from the family.
Half of the first and second graders are absent due to illness. Whooping cough scarlet fever and colds have sharply reduced attendance in the grades.
Glouster Christian Workers meet at the Church of Christ this evening. Friendship Circle gathers at the Methodist church on Friday evening. The board of public affairs orders equipment to extend electric service to Walnut district. A larger transformer is planned for High street business service. Nonpayment notices may discontinue service after the 26th. The new board elects J. K. Henshaw president with x V. Yaw as clerk. Members are Henshaw, H. A. Rogers and A. K. Chute.
Miss Bernardine Bryson resumes her schoolwork in Columbus this week after a family visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Bryson ending.
John Holbert Jr aged 24 died Wednesday evening about 6 30 at his parents home from heart leakage. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Miss Hazel Cole returned home Sunday after spending her vacation in Athens with friends.
J M Roberts writes from Til to Gillespie friends recalling Glou ster origins and noting Gillespie coal mines owned by the C and N W railroad produce steady output while other regions see little activity. A Loyal Women class party at the Church of Christ is planned for Friday with a program and good eats. Clarence Reese returns to Ohio State after holiday visit with his parents.
Mrs John Mandry along with daughters Mabiel and Betty were recent visitors to Columbia, stopping to tour local sights and meet residents during their trip.
Mrs. Willian Wright and her son Marshall of Corning spent the weekend it in the city visiting friends and enjoying local scenes.
Miss Betty Mandry has returned to Pomeroy after spending a couple weeks in this city with her mother Mrs. John Mandry.
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