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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1920
Page
3
The message warns of rapid gas depletion and urges consumers to economize to extend domestic supply. Industrial use must drop as new wells yield less, costs rise, and a rate increase to forty cents per thousand feet with eighty cents minimum is planned for the Nelsonville Division.
The committee seeks 400 members as a goal and reports many memberships turned in yesterday. Former free users question the card requirement, but the plan enforces a universal membership without exceptions to implement the real program.
A Monday service drew a fair audience with mixed quartet singing and a strong sermon by the pastor. A full chorus is planned for tonight and the opening song service will be a special feature. The reception committee will greet attendees and gospel services continue each evening with Rev. Arpee speaking on The Cry of Distress.
The board of directors will convene in President Sharp's office tonight at 7:30. All members are urged to attend.
Regular meeting of Endora Chapter No. 72 O E S is scheduled for tonight at 7 p m. Members are urged to attend as officers prepare for upcoming events and community service efforts.
Don Davis left Sunday for Akron where he has accepted a position. His family will join him later.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Cooley hosted Friday night visiting Ensign George Stuart of Philadelphia and Mr and Mrs Don Davis who plan to move to Akron. A cordial social hour preceded an elegant luncheon for the honored guests, Mr and Mrs Stuart Hoodlett. Misses Iabile Kaelin Mamie Ruscoe and Emmett Preston attended.
A local ad touts the Grandanola phonograph with wood fibre reproducer Violin tone chamber and all steel motor capable of playing all records with superior volume and tone. It urges quick action and savings at Sauter’s Studio in Nelsonville.
Council in adjourned session with most members present passes Ordinance 538 raising pay for public service workers and Ordinance 539 the semi annual appropriation of 42433 dollars. The water works outlook remains grim and a new board of health is established with five appointees. Local social notes mention visitors births and returning serviceman Oakley Silcott.
Mrs Bertha Bateman will entertain the Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters at her home Wednesday evening marking a social gathering of local lodge members.
Birth notices list numerous December 1919 births in Nelsonville and York township. Boys born to Bond Patten Hartman Williams Conant Barstow Brickles Coon Corwin Deer Mann Rizer Carr Powell Ward Hickman and others. Girls born to Craig Cordell Whitmore Mills Mathena Richardson Carr Powell Ward Cullison and Hickman families. Parents urged to report any unlisted births promptly.
Sick folks urged to try chiropractic first to relieve spinal pressure and improve health. John Matson of Nelsonville promotes Sin Chiropractic and claims adjustment relieves nerve pressure. January 13 notice.
Logans Showalter's Jazz Orchestra of Logan will provide music for a Thursday night dance at K of P hall on January 15, 1983. The event promises live swing tunes and an informal social evening.
G L Brown in Nelsonville Ohio advertises radiator repair service at 500 Poplar Street. The note dated January 13 mentions repair availability.
The Rebekah lodge will hold a masque rade social at their hall Tuesday evening. All attendees are invited to come masked and enjoy the event. France plans to build the world’s largest harbor exhibit spanning about 18 acres.
Miss Rose Ruhin of this city and Clifford Thompson of Millfield were married December 3 at the parsonage of Rev Havinghurst on Bryden Road. The bride is a well known local young woman and Mr Thompson is a son of L E Thompson of Millfield who served overseas with the 37th division. The victory watch meeting planned for Friday night at the Methodist church has been called off.
Hoyt Stephenson and family plus Miss Minnie Ramsey visited Miss Thelma Leadbetter over the weekend. The post office nears its January bond quota of 25 bonds at $100 each, with buyers confident the total will be a handsome sum by month end.
The First Baptist Church of Glouster Ohio resolves to support the mayor's actions regarding soft drink parlors. On January 11 1920 the church pledges moral and political backing to make the city a safer place to live. Signed by Rev L M Good Pastor Wm Male Clerk and committee members L M Good R L Taylor M B Tucker.
Red roses are ordered to honor the army nurse corps in France. Governor Cox was asked to press the tribute plan before Ohio citizens on Sunday, January 25.
Matty Matsuda of Columbus issued a 160 pound limit challenge after last Friday’s match. Mike Shaneen of Corning, owner of Reese alleys, has accepted for Young Hammouli the Turkish wrestler. The plan, a winner take receipts finish match, aims to showcase a skilled in‑ring performance for wrestling fans tonight. Mrs. Isaac Price of Canaanville visits the city this week.
Attendance and interest grew at the local M FE church with 240 at Sunday school and strong turnout at morning and special men’s services. The pastor urged loyalty to home church and country and the young peoples chorus energized the evening. Tonight the pastor will preach on The Two Ways. The church will soon reach a record Western Christian Advocate subscription rate.
Citizens commend Mayor Charles F. Wallace for his stand against card playing and questionable amusements in soft drink parlors. The resolution lauds his moral courage and civic leadership, urging others to recognize his efforts toward higher civic righteousness.
A California inventor creates a lawn mower attachment that replaces the front wheel of a motorcycle to provide powered propulsion. The device aims to convert conventional pedal or push bikes into motorized transport using familiar mower components.
V A Schreiber Toledo district superintendent for the Anti-Saloon League calls violators of the prohibition amendment booze bolsheviki. He says many ignore the constitution on this point while otherwise obeying it and accuses those who have bought and stored liquor for the approaching dry spell.
Berlin reports the government issued a manifesto urging railway workers to return to work in the national interest. It warns of special precautions to manage the strike and notes 400,000 prisoners are being sent home from France, saying the strike would leave a bad impression on them.
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