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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1921
Page
6
McArthur's basketball team defeated the McArthur juniors 35 to 28 at the Armory. Freshmen and sophomores staged a fair raiser with the sophomores winning. After the game, nearly a hundred high school students and McArthur supporters gathered at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Bing for sociability.
Anniversary observation for Miss Lucile Price marks her fourteenth birthday held at her parents home Councilman and C E B Price. Guests enjoyed a sumptuous six chicken dinner and an evening of games.
Middleport's longstanding literary group selects six officers led by Mrs. L. J. Heiner as vice president and Mrs. L. B. Pomeroy as secretary, with Miss Sarah Jones as treasurer and Mrs. H. C. Davis among the chosen.
The three year old daughter of Lee Starkey of Pomeroy Second im fell from a bed and broke her left elbow. Dr. Scott attended to her and Raymond Craig of Hobson was crushed by a coal car at the Hobson entry. The worker may be off duty long or not recover fully.
Mrs Frank Fellows sails from New York for Panama to wed Zora Ward who spent the ammer in Middleport. George Wilmins, brother of Mrs El wm, is among the wedding party. The bride, daughter of John Ward of Fay East, is a university graduate. Cummings assisted as guardian on the Panama visit.
Middport death of Lemuel Powell of Bear Osage City Kansas. P. C. Powell of Middleport is named. Powell was the eldest of a well known family and formerly lived there.
The Bible Class at the Midget Presbyterian church schedules a venison dinner for Ty 26 with huntsman supplied meat from a buck killed in the woods. About 600 are to attend the banquet, and Aliens 200 are expected to participate. A Mauck is to be principal speaker after dinner. The event will be served in the Sunday school to accommodate all guests.
Local record notes Jap Folden of Jan Township bought the West Mierson Creamery farm near Co- reported in the land transfer notices. The transaction marks a notable farm acquisition in the area, with details listed in the official record.
Gaston Bourlard and George Marshall were admitted to citizenship before special naturalization examiner RE Kennedy of Cincinnati on Friday. Bourlard answered all questions correctly and the examiner stated he knows more about the Constitution and American government than 96 percent of native born citizens.
Mrs. John Schaefer and her son Joe travel to Miamisburg after the death of Mrs. Schaefer's nephew George Koehler. Rev. McNall continues a Laurel Cliffs Free Methodist revival for two more weeks after a week of progress. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Hinch and daughter Alice Louise of New York visit Mrs. Hinch's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Eberbach.
Columbus Ohio January reports show a tax focused agenda under Governor Davis with plans for a state constabulary facing labor and grange opposition. The highway department probe targets the advisory board and asphalt deals while bids cited as irregular trigger broad investigations into contracts and cost overruns.
A thimble like roughened metal finger worn device has been invented to boost the work rate of cot ton pickers by providing improved grip and protection, potentially speeding harvests.
Billy the goat launches a charge at the Pumpkin Man within a crowded hall. The pumpkin head flies as spectators flee amid a chorus of fire cries. Billy exploits the chaos to roam the room, overturn tables, scatter fruit, and rout the attacking youths before escaping into the night. Tomorrow Billy seeks his dinner.
Gwenda frets after Fedya cancels painting to calm Natalie, then dives into cleaning and chores. Fern leaves to run errands as Gwenda battles a restless mood and haunting questions about her own rights and desires. The scene ends with a tense, unresolved note.
Two high school friends seek guidance on dating boundaries machine riding and escort norms. A young wife asks about sleeping with her cousin and husband while visiting, and the columnist urges respect for the husband and practical hotel or floor-sleep alternatives.
Take no chances with substitutes. Look for the Bayer name on package or tablets to ensure genuine Aspirin. For colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism ear and toothache lumbago and pain, Bayer Tablets in small tins cost a few cents and larger packages are sold by druggists.
A letter to Mrs Thompson describes a 24 year old man who quarrels with a 22 year old woman and asks what to do with a wrist watch he bought for her. He suggests possible exchange by a jeweler or selling the watch and advertising it for sale.
Frost Leon Stone of Philadelphia returns home after a brief visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. William Stone. Miss Frances Parsons stays at her home here after an Athens visit. Mildred Hatch and Nina Russell visit Coolville this week, Lewis Moore stays near Bethany. Mr. and Mrs. John Parsons of Sharpsburg visit sister Mrs. Lois Ladd.
Earl F. Miller of Goodyear Tire reports Tanlac restored his health after a severe influenza. He gained fifteen pounds to reach 154 and says he never felt better. The testimonial lists pharmacies in Athens Coolville Nelsonville Amesville Bitchtel and Federal where Tanlac is sold.
Mr and Mrs Guy Richardson and their sons Chester and Charles of Beverly visited here with friends and relatives. Mr Tucker of Vigo was a business caller Friday. Mrs Lois Ladd was in Athens Saturday. Mrs Ben Davis hosted a quilting party Friday with a delicious noon dinner and a very enjoyable day reported by all.
Mrs. Cooper of Route 7 Athens reports long illness after gallstone surgery six years earlier. She describes rheumatism kidney trouble and digestive issues but credits Dreco for dramatic improvement with regular kidneys active bowels and no gas. Local Cline Pharmacy Co promotes the treatment.
Springfield, Jan. 17. A summary of an 1860 Baltimore game reported by Willie’s Spirit of the Times notes the Brooklyn Excelsiors versus Baltimore Excelsiors before about 3000 spectators. Brooklyn led 13 runs in the sixth. final score 51 to 6 as pitcher Mr. Pachen delivered strong play.
Thousands of mothers have found Mother Gray's Sweet Powders an excellent remedy for headaches colds feverishness stomach troubles and other irregularities in children. Used by mothers for over 30 years. Sold by Druggists everywhere.
Local alumni association calls for Athens residents with Ohio University ties to join. About 200 eligibles are invited as a meeting is set for next Thursday in preparation for Founders Day February 18 with Hamilton Holt as principal speaker. Young graduates and non graduates alike urged to participate.
London reports a national war memorial will honor hundreds of animals that served Britain in World War I. The list includes horses dogs mules camels elephants oxen mice reindeer pigeons canaries cats and goldfish. Elephants and camels suffered heavy losses on eastern and western fronts while dogs carried messages and aided Red Cross work. Public subscriptions for the memorial are rising slowly.
The Holzer Hospital training school seeks applicants aged 18 to 35 with a high school education for a class starting March 1. The program offers uniforms, books, shoes, and a monthly salary rising from 10 to 15 dollars over three years, with promising career paths in nursing and related fields. Applicants should contact Miss Pauline Martignani, Directress, Holzer Hospital, Gallipolis, Ohio.
No applications were received for the January 8 Chauncey fourth class postmaster exam. A new test is announced for February 12, 1921 at Athens. Application blanks and requirements are available from the Chauncey postmaster or the U S Civil Service Commission Washington. Apply and file early.
Paul Shannon and Fred Josten attended a Chillicothe Elks memorial service for Robert M. Hilliard traveling salesman. Friends described him as deeply loved in his hometown and region with sorrow noted across the area. Funeral services were conducted in Chillicothe this afternoon.
In Magnetic Springs Ohio Sager Sanitarium advertises year round operations and treatments for Rheumatism neuritis Brights disease diabetes liver kidney and bladder troubles. It promotes a modern Chiropractic Department and Alpine Sun Ray lamps with claimed excellent results and offers to mail case information and costs.
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