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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1922
Page
3
An important Nelsonville Parent-Teacher Association session is set for Friday January 13 at 2 PM. Topics include debates on drinking to cure and prevent malnutrition in children, plus a special fifth grade play by Youngs' room.
Rev Paul E Kemper preached a Pentecostal style sermon urging recognition of personal guilt and inborn impulse to praise God. Six more came to the altar, totaling twenty six over ten days, as G W Good continues to advocate a simple virtue named good. The Wednesday message will focus on making a decision.
At the home of Mrs. R H Brown the Forest Rotary Club marked its eighth anniversary with a six leg chicken dinner. The table featured eight lighted candles and decorations. officers were elected for the new year and plans mentioned for a future be with Mrs Gordon of Athens. Attendees included James R H White M Ray d L W King D Evans E jer Lee Smith P Bateman Jude Hill William Gordon and Misses Louise Pearce Maret Susie Clark.
Mr and Mrs G E Faires hosted a six o'clock dinner Monday evening. Mrs C A Malone and daughter Betty and son Charles joined from on, Mrs Edward Monce of For O, and Mrs Ethel Allen of ton attended.
Tuesday saw milk introduced to city schools with 10 percent underweight noted as 1999 half pints were distributed across several buildings. Mothers will assist for the week and pay daily or weekly to simplify the system. A new gift is received to support this initiative.
S Steenrod has pledged a benefit event for West End school with the film Rip Wan Winkle to be shown at Its Opera House on February 9 and 10. Net proceeds after expenses go to the West End school, with tickets printed and youngsters assisting. The committee thanks the public for support.
A. D. Farrow of Nelsonville Ohio offers expert Harley motorcycle and sidecar rebuilds and repairs by factory trained methods.
About thirty two boys from the Intermediate classes at the Y enjoyed a banquet last night after their regular class. The boys prepared and served the meal in the Y dining room, demonstrating take charge initiative.
At Glen ford Dugan Post meeting final arrangements were completed to distribute and fill out adjusted compensation blanks for Nelsonville ex servicemen. Starting today blanks are available at the mayor's office or J D Adamson's clothing store. A night crew will process blanks at post headquarters.
Mr and Mrs Joe Hannas announce the arrival of a baby girl at their Short street home on Monday. Mr and Mrs Will Dickson announce the birth of a son born Tuesday.
Mrs J M Hyde travels to Columbus for the State Presbyterian Women executive board session. Mrs Donald Shafer also spent the day there. Mr and Mrs Guy Juniper and daughter Elizabeth journeyed home to Sparks Nevada after visiting. Mr and Mrs Pearl Stump of Farlton stayed with Mrs Harry Cox’s family over the weekend.
Harry Cox and Pearl Stump spent Sunday afternoons in Logan as guests of Nelson Cox and family.
Mrs. Harry Cox spent Monday in Logan. Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Stump and Mrs. Cox were shopping in Athens on Saturday.
Evangelist Stanger from Rockdale Kentucky preaches deep and searching sermons at the International Holiness revival. Services begin promptly at 7 PM each evening with strong congregational singing. The public is welcome to all services.
Announced by Dr. C C Butt list of births includes eleven boys and ten girls. Boys born to Vernett and Nellie Bennett King and Rebecca Dalton Luke and Eliza Murphy Chas and Grace Bateman Estes and Pearl Hardin Roy and Marques Morris Chas and Nellie Cook Henry and Minnie Bobbett John and Mary Mathews John and Nora Shepherd. Girls born to John and Eva Long Sherman and Blanche Brooks Walley and Adda McCombs Joseph and Nellie Pickett Jas and Minnie McCombs Fred and Beatrice Deer Jas and Wanetta Hayes Henry and Elizabeth Lewis Morris and Goldie Dishong Fred and Cecil Morman Hubert and Alice Hall.
The first two nights of the ongoing meeting at the Christian church progress smoothly. Attendees report good attendance and constructive discussions as speakers share presentations and insights.
Tonight in the church auditorium, Rev. T. L. Lowe delivers a dignified gospel address on the character of Nicodemus. Last night was pay night, yet many attended, showing sustained interest in thoughtful sermon content.
Ray Barron of Nelsonville and Florence Hogan of Syracuse wed in Columbus on Monday January 9. The Barron Bakery owner and the bride who worked for the state industrial commission in Columbus plan to reside in Murray with the groom's family. Both families described as prominent.
The funeral for Mrs Washington Kasler of East Branch will be held Thursday at one o'clock at the Bishopville church with interment in Bishopville cemetery. She died shortly before 76 and had been in poor health. Survived by husband and two daughters Mrs Errett Smith East Branch and Mrs John Martin New Pittsburg. Also noted are a visit home from Orient and relatives in Columbus tied to Frank Keenan’s death.
Glouster Lodge No 336 K of P installed their year officers led by C C John James and V C Earl Oliver Prelate gaaee Bobo M W Thomas femsley M A E B. Whaley LG Chas Eddy C G Ben J Yeyis led the list in a formal ceremony.
At the O. E. 3 meeting last night two candidates received the levee summary. Following the event, refreshments were served and a social period followed. American Legion post plans to distribute veterans bonus blanks citywide from its rooms above Model Grocery. Discharge papers must be included with applications and help filling forms will be offered 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm this week and all day Saturday.
Lulu Boxley and Helen Hawkins are noted with a third person, Av enia Johnson, in a colored community event report from Co- area. The placeholder names indicate a social or civic gathering involving these individuals within the local period.
Three women were picked up on High Street by Marshall Williams and jailed after pleading guilty to loitering before Mayor Gormley. Each received a 30 day work house sentence, suspended on payment of fines and costs totaling about 10.30, with orders to stay away from Glouster. Local officers warn more visitors may face similar hearings if trips continue.
Officer J M Cady returns to his beat Tuesday after a night of a violent assault described as a black jacking experience. Police probe threats against officers and pursue a crew possibly linked to Cady s assailant while Officials investigate alleged threats reaching victims.
Paris witnesses a Spanish vogue with theatres vaudeville orchestras and art shows embracing Spani sh themes. A new operetta Spanish Time at the Opera House is hailed as a top recent production.
The Interstate Commerce Commission invited Secretary of Commerce Hoover to appear before the commission to discuss railroad freight rates and wages. The invitation came at the request of the United States Chamber of Commerce as part of a broad investigation into the transportation problem and rate adjustments.
Hall of Athens Grange No 1689 P of H mourns charter member Theodore A Pickering past master. Resolution notes loss with faith he rests with God. Copy to family and Athens Daily Messenger. hall draped 30 days in his memory. By order of the grange. H R Jacoby Master. Nettie E Watkins Sec.
A workman and his wife were killed when snipers fired on them as they said farewell on their doorstep in Belfast. Gunfire continued through the night, with authorities reporting heavy shooting in the streets.
The Tennessee Central railroad system spanning 341 miles including trackage bridges stations spurs and section houses was sold at auction in Nashville Tennessee on Tuesday.
Missouri lambs reach 66 pounds in 90 days, while scrub lambs need 122 days for the same weight and consume 40 percent more feed, selling for $2.85 less per hundredweight. Perry County reports 300 percent egg production rise after three weeks on Ohio dry mash. Washington County dairyman notes $44 net gain per cow after three years in a cow testing group.
The Night and Day bank in St. Louis faces a funds shortage after cashier Arthur O. Meininger vanished last week. Circuit Attorney Sidener announced the shortage at $754,000, describing the situation as a major concern for the bank and its customers.
Athens County bus drivers say the danger resembles old stagecoach era robbery. Earl Johnson of the Glouster line notes petty theft along routes and a wave of robberies, but drivers are prepared to defend against holdups with automatic weapons and revolvers. Police review suspicious figures daily hoping to capture the culprit.
An ad proclaims directly that swallowing medicines won’t cure catarrh in the head. It promotes Hyomei medi cated air as the effective treatment reaching the disease site and carries a guarantee from McKee Drug Co.
Van Wert county officials began a rigid probe today into yesterday morning crossing wreck that claimed four children's lives and left four others seriously injured.
Rev. George B. Smith of Barnsville conducted the funeral services for Alex H. McArdle, a victim of the A. E. FP affair, whose remains were laid to rest in Woodsville. The event drew attention as an aging veteran and a local resident were noted among mourners.
Housemaids in Indianapolis threaten to strike unless an eight-hour workday is granted. The movement centers on fair labor standards and improved working conditions amid rising city wage debates.
A local anecdote notes that clothing chosen by a man's wife leads to a public embarrassment. The incident centers on apparel misfortune and its social consequences in a small community.
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