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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1924
Page
3
A group of women gathered at the Y M C A to organize eight schools offering basic reading writing and arithmetic for adults who have lacked opportunity. Prof D A Ferree and Mrs George Strausbaugh and Mrs Walter Boling coordinate the effort inviting all citizens to help reach those who cannot read or write.
A special meeting of Philadorian Lodge F and A H is set for tonight at 7 o'clock to confer the M M degree on three candidates. Oscar Bateman has joined O Neil Tent and Awnings of Columbus as bookkeeper and typist. W C T U Victory Meeting scheduled for Thursday evening January 17 at 7 with out of town speakers and a prepared program. the public is invited.
The No. 3 Methodist Jess school reports 768 pupils present for the year ending December 31 1923 with birthday money 11.48 officials’ contributions 53.12 visitors 9 funds for flowers 17.75 total expenditures 1272.89 balance on hand 111.66. Mrs Thomas Spencer teaches and Mrs Harry Cox is class secretary.
The Woman's Home Missionary society of the Methodist church will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs J M Hyde. A good attendance is desired as business of importance will be presented.
At a recent meeting the new city public school board elected officers including President George Hall and Vice President A. F. Bayl er Clerk C. K. Washburn. Other members are Harry Hickman and J. E. Lee. Mrs. Elgin Haynes spent the weekend in Columbus with her son Frank and sister Mrs. Jenkins. Doanville Klan visits local church with about 130 robed members, Rev. G A Tifft preaches, and the group presents the church with a gift.
A large turnout attended the West End Varent Teachers Association meeting. Mrs. Allen Bishop presided as host. Miss Velma Youne directed the central school orchestra. Mrs. Mable Hoffman read a health of the school child paper. Public health nurse Miss Masters spoke on city school health, noting only five normal children in the first four grades. Prof. Ferree offered a helpful parent talk. Sixth grade boys presented a health exercise. The 8th and 6th grades tied for the traveling picture. Frances and Lillian Gorsuch performed a piano duet before refreshments.
Friends of Mr. Dave Burnelle learn he is back at his shoe repair shops on West Washington street and much improved in health.
Eudora chapter No 72 O E S will conduct funeral services for Mrs Lora Powers in Logan on Wednesday afternoon at 1 oclock. Members and officers will depart Nelsonville at 12 oclock.
Washington reports no American deaths from the Japan earthquake. Cable from Jefferson Caffery in Tokio states no Americans were killed, per State Department dispatch dated January 15.
Revival services begin at Millfield Missionary Free Church with Rev. W. W. Harter presiding. Evening services run 6 30 each night inviting public attendance. Topics include The Lost Coin The Lost Boy Lost Power A Very Searching Question Personal Responsibility and Official Board Night with various group observances through the week.
The Woman's Christian Missionary Society of the Church of Christ holds its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. IL H Pendergrass home on Thursday at 7 o'clock. Mrs Maude Fiske will lead the program and a good attendance is desired.
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schroppe announce the birth of a son born Monday afternoon at their High street home. The mother is former Miss Freda Smart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Smart.
Mr and Mrs Fred Ross welcomed a son Sunday night at their home on May Avenue in this city.
Mrs Robert Hixson and husband from Catlettsburg Ky visit Mr and Mrs Robert Hixson Sr. They came from Parkersburg West Virginia where Mrs Hixson went to see her sister recovering from a surgical procedure.
In Athens a cold snap drove a striped black cat into Bruce Wells’ College Street basement. The feline claimed the furnace room, chilling the household until warmer days arrived and the furnace roared back to life.
A testimonial from Mrs Glenn Abbey of Painesville Ohio extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as restoring health after overwork. The ad urges sending details to Dr Pierce in Buffalo New York for confidential medical advice and a free trial package or 10 cents for tablets.
A local ad explains a new plan for breaking colds by taking cold medicine first and laxative afterward, claiming it speeds impurity elimination. The Diskets, advertised at ten for 35 cents at McKee's and other drug stores, are described as the suggested remedy.
Plainly write your name and address with 5 cents and mail to Chamberlain Medicine Co. Des k Town for a trial of Chamberlain s Cong Bastery for coughs colds and throat tickle. Also offered Chamberlain s Stumbles Liver Tablet for relief of gas indigestion and skin issues plus burns and wounds.
The preliminary hearing for 82 year old Canton manufacturer Louis K. Griffith charged with first degree murder in the death of Rut Munter, 19, whose body was found January 2 on the Richville Reed road, opened before Judge G A Bowman. Crowds filled the safety building and courtroom as police kept order.
Prof. Gamertsfelder opened the Week of Prayer at the Presbyterian Church with a discussion on how modern thought shifts and biblical views must advance with other ideas. He argued that core Biblical truths remain undemonstrably secure amid change and that doctrinal fundamentals are not in immediate danger.
Don Williams of Deanvill was arraigned before Magistrate Helwher Tursday on a Prohibition Officer Egar Mariner charged intoxication. Williams pleaded guilty and was fined 25 with 10 suspended. he paid the remaining 15 plus costs.
A dry cleaner announces the return of oyster soup, signaling a revival of a familiar menu item. The note emphasizes the comeback and invites patrons to sample the dish again at the establishment.
President Coolidge re designated Thomas Marvin of Massachusetts as chairman and William Culberson of Kansas as vice chairman of the United States Tariff Commission in Washington.
A health note warns that many soaps and shampoos use excess alkali harming the scalp and hair. It recommends Mulsifiegi cocoanut-off shampoo as pure and greaseless, with two to three teaspoons needed to cleanse. The product leaves hair soft, silky, and easy to manage, and is available at drug stores.
Evening schedule for WJAX of The Union Trust Cleveland lists the January week events. Cleveland News provides Thursday January 4 concert at 8 p m Eastern Time with the Cleveland School of Music members. Led by J Garfield Chapman the group includes about 35 performers.
In Martins Ferry Ohio 6 year old Elsie Muay Thomas daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Thomas fell backward into a tub of hot water on a porch and suffered burns that caused death within hours.
Advertisement style note extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root claiming kidney liver and bladder benefits. Promotes sample bottle by mail from Kilmer & Co and urges sending ten cents with paper mention. Large and medium bottles available at drug stores per the claim.
Pete Kowski of Modoc arraigned before Magistrate Helwig on two charges by Laure Stevenson assault and battery and using profane language. Kowski pled not guilty, bond set at 7600, and he was bound over to the grand jury. failing bond he was jailed. Idison Gaston of Meekanicshore also arraigned on assault and battery charged by John Ferry after a prior fighting incident. Gaston was severely cut and Ferry faced grand jury issues for cutting.
Gaston Weaded faced assault and battery charges but the case was dropped. Both Kowski and Gaston were brought before Constable Mariner at the local court, with a fine of one dollar imposed in the process.
Both young and old enjoy extensive outdoor skating on hundreds of acres of ice created by recent floods on the Ohio river. A cold week has frozen the backwaters into a vast skating surface, though drowning dangers persist as the ice meets the fields.
An 18 year old unnamed Mary land resident, Kate Slagic, was found exhausted on the sidewalk near the State Capitol after wandering the streets with only three cents. She is hospitalized today. The incident underscores urban hardship and lack of funds.
Paris January 15 The international commission on reparations led by Charles G Dawes invited President Schacht of the Reichsbank to testify before it as it seeks to reassess Germany’s finances and enable Berlin to balance its budget.
Doctors endorse Bulgarian Herb Tea as a gentle remedy to break up colds and prevent influenza or pneumonia. Avoid harsh drugs. keep a small package on hand for emergencies as advised by druggists nationwide. It is promoted for its mild laxative and tonic effects to aid winter illnesses.
A description notes a Mah Jongg suit arranged in a Chinese model with trousers and a short jacket, which may or may not be solidly embroidered.
Glouster youths face juvenile court after recent incidents at school. One boy allegedly assaulted a teacher with a poker during a confrontation, injuring the teacher and prompting court reconsideration. Community revival plans include Methodist and Baptist churches joining with the Church of Christ, with evangelist campaigns starting Monday. Local resident Mrs. KR Smith underwent surgery for a cheek growth after a hospital stay.
Justice Worthy Whind disposed of three cases Monday evening. William and ta Speer of near this city were fined $10 and costs for hunting on the game refuge. William Coon of Millfield was fined $25 and costs for hunting without a license. All paid security. Arrests were by Gate Protector BT LeFever. Howard Wells went to Cotuin.
Pred Wells and family report medical updates from FM Reese after a car crash near Corn ing FAW. Wells underwent two surgeries at 6 coc shoe hospital and is expected to return home Thursday or Friday. Mrs Reese went to bus this morning to Columbus. Miss Mary Rubio of Athens visited with Mr and Mrs John Bulla. Funeral services for Joseph Grien will be held Thursday at 1 o clock at the late Dons church, Rev A A Turner officiating, burial in Chouster cemetery.
Aigie Pricer of Grouste Aanem woye, Ohio Collieries Coat Company, who was hurt a few days ago, is reported to be improving in a hospital.
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