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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1923
Page
2
Ohio statewide plan proposes that each high school form a better films committee of students to study weekly movies. Senior, sophomore and freshman classes would rotate reviewing, with reports bulletined after English teachers approve. The aim is to guide youth attendance to recommended pictures and improve motion picture standards statewide.
State probes exile orders linked to Ku Klux Klan as Morehouse parish murders and an alleged attempt on the life of mayor B. M. Mckoin are reviewed. Witnesses from Mer Rouge named Davenport and Pew, tying deportation to “peace conferences” between klansmen and locals.
T Clairsville January 15 Belmont County taxpayers will save about 107125 next year if the duplicate remains at 195000000. Elimination of weak school district and highway levies cuts 168250 from 1924 tax bills and the end of state institutional and university building levies saves 29875 more.
Monsignor Ernesto Filippi, apostolic delegate to Mexico, ordered by President Obregon to leave for open religious ceremonies in violation of federal law, will depart tonight via Laredo Texas.
Thomas A. Lanker chief of police told Li ma pastors he rejects federal aid to enforce prohibition. He said Lima can handle the situation with reduced personnel and does not want help from federal prohibition forces or the district attorney in Toledo. Local Allen county officers had announced plans to seek federal support to close every saloon in Lima.
A noted authority explains indigestion from hyper acidity and fermenting food. He recommends four ounces of Jad Salts mixed in a glass of water before breakfast for a week to neutralize acidity and promote digestion, claiming relief often follows the first dose.
Cleveland jury heard the second trial of James Morton charged with robbing the West Side Cleveland bank of sixty five thousand dollars in 1919. Prosecutor Stanton called Morton the most dangerous criminal in Ohio as the case resumed.
Paris dispatch reports Premier Mussolini sent a note to Premier Poincare protesting continued independent action in the Rhineland without consulting Italy. He states Italy favors control but opposes seizure of private property and accuses France of an expansionist program costly to pacification and European economic restoration.
Mrs Nora E Crossen wife of C EE Crossen died Sunday at 10 30 am at 21 West Carpenter street aged 61 after a lingering illness Funeral services Tuesday at 2 pm at the residence conducted by Rev A Y Wilcox Presbyterian Church burial in New Marshfield cemetery Friends may call Tuesday morning 10 to 12 She was daughter of the late Sidney and Elizabeth Oxley born near Athens lived there all her life Seven children survive Mrs George W Hopkins Mrs Clayton B Vorhese Cameron Crossen Deane Crossen and Mrs Bruce W Davis three grandchildren two brothers Joseph Oxley Findlay Charles Oxley New Marshfield two sisters Mrs Martha McGee and Mrs Jennie Betts of Rohnersville Cal and other relatives
Mrs Rachel Clark widow of John V Clark died at her home 82 Richland Avenue Sunday evening aged 88. She is survived by seven children including Mrs Isaac Landers Globe Ariz and Mrs Elsa Goodspeed Marion plus two Blackwood spouses and Miss Jecan nette Clark at home. Seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren, a sister Mrs Clark Riggs of Farmer City Illinois also survive. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM at Richland Avenue M P church conducted by Rev Watering. Burial in West Union Street Cemetery.
The Civil Service Commission in Washington certified Harley I. Hambel and Andrew J. Price as eligible for appointment as postmaster at Colouster at 2400 dollars yearly. Price is current postmaster. Hambel is assistant postmaster. Emmett Andrews won the mail contract to the depot and begins Tuesday, reducing depot staff by one as B. St. Achauer is removed from mail duties.
Mrs. Jeff McDonald attended the funeral of Atty. Elwood Newberry in New Lexington. Newberry, long time Corning lawyer, moved to New Lexington about a year ago and died Friday night. He had earlier taught school for many years.
Mr and Mrs Krank Emrick announce the birth of a boy Sunday at Grant hospital in Columbus. Misses Laura Whaley Laura Whiting and Amy Slay Jeft plan to visit Zanesville for three weeks with friends.
The community braces as flu cases rise toward epidemic levels with mild current severity. Stores will close at 8 p.m. except Saturdays, the 5th, 6th, 24th and 25th. Banks report annual meetings and reelect directors including C J Duncan and W E McCarty at Glouster State Bank and S S Danford and F P Dulaney at First National Bank.
A Bible verse from John 16 33 offers peace amid tribulation. James Russell Lowell reflects on truth and injustice with a faith that God stands watch over the future, even in darkness.
Advert says Marmola Prescription Tablets reduce obesity without dieting or exercise. It claims worldwide availability at one dollar per case and offers direct ordering from Marmola Co., 4612 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan.
William Ator eighteen of Mechanicsburg is bound over to the grand jury by Magistrate Helwig on two charges from his wife Edna Ator of Athens. He pleads not guilty to non support and abandonment of his child. Bonds set at $1000 each, posted by his parents.
Jack Sams and Earnest Van Dyke bound over to the Athens county grand jury on gambling charges. Chief Parker and Mayor Gill reported their arrest last week during the dice party at the old brick plant. Bonds set at $300 each, which they posted.
French forces entered Bochum today amid ongoing operations in the Ruhr region. A Central News despatch from Berlin reported the advance at about 2 PM local time.
Louisiana authorities report tracking the itinerant tourist last seen with Watt Daniel and Thomas Richards before their bodies were dumped in Lake La Fourche. Assistant Attorney General T. S. Wallisley aided by Justice Department agents located him. his identity remains secret until he testifies.
A Marshfield bank files suit in Athens County Common Pleas against Richard P. Imes, county treasurer, seeking 954.66 recovered from excess taxes paid due to alleged false statements about Marshfield bank capital stock and undivided profits by William Sturgill, former cashier.
Beginning Monday evening the Presbyterian church hosts six prayer services aligned with the week of prayer. Each session lasts one hour at 7 o clock, with Thursday at 7 30 due to Brotherhood. Speakers cover themes in church universal with brief ten minute talks. Monday features Thanksgiving and Confession led by Miss Blanche Moler.
Washington reports quote official denial that the United States has submitted any new proposals over the Ruhr crisis. The State Department says no Hughes plan has been officially placed before the reparations commission, and any notes from Colonel Boyden are personal, not instructed.
Simple and practical 80 should little girl's garments be. The pattern covers dress petticoat and drawers in five sizes from 6 months to 4 years. Material estimates and embroidery yardage are given with postpaid mail order option for 12 cents in stamps.
The commission deems overdevelopment a root cause of coal instability and questions whether competition private ownership or government regulation best serves the public. It notes the need to balance private property and labor rights with public welfare and acknowledges uncertainty pending final findings.
Thursday, January 18, the Brotherhood of the Presbyterian Church invites Rev. Moses Breeze of Columbus as guest speaker. Breeze is praised as an inspiring preacher in the Presbyterian Synod of Ohio. Brotherhood president M. D. Hughes expects a large attendance.
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