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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1923
Page
5
Society and local news announcements for social functions appear in The Messenger Social Calendar each Sunday. Submissions must be received by 4 PM each Saturday, with contact details including phone 70 or St.
The third lecture recital by Mrs Margaret A Benedict of the Must faculty will be Friday at 4 15 in the Fine Arts Building. It covers oratorio arias with numbers from Messiah Creation Elijah and St Paul performed by students and accompanied by a social hour and picnic supper.
The Women’s Benefit Association of the Maccabees held a regular meeting Monday evening for the installation of officers. Miss Dell Finsterrwald served as Installing officer. Officers named include Commander, Nya Stauffer, and lieutenant commander.
The Higley Study Circle met at Lindley Hall with president Mrs. Jennie O'Dell. Roll call featured news briefs on great queens. Papers by Mrs. P. H. Druggan on The Life of the Queen of Belgium and by Mrs. E. C. Bibbee on Lace Making were well prepared and engaging for the group.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Cuckler spent Wednesday night and Thursday with Mrs. Cuckler, the former’s mother, at Pratts Fork.
Mrs John Harner and her son Fair Child of Mt. Vernon are visiting at the home of her brothers Dr D H Biddle on College and Mill streets and Mr Frank Biddle of near Athens.
Mr and Mrs Charles Kerr of 12 Smith street announce the birth of their son Billy Joe on Wednesday January 17 weighing ten pounds six ounces.
Mrs Charles Mills and daughters Eva and Beulah travel to New Straitsville due to the death of Mrs J M Mills mother of Mr Charles Mills. The funeral is planned for Friday afternoon.
Mr. James Ginnan, previously ill in a Columbus hospital, has improved enough to travel with Mrs. Ginnan to a hotel in Columbus on Tuesday. They plan to return home by week’s end.
Mrs E C Beck of Columbus, conference treasurer of the Women’s Home Missionary Society, will speak at the society meeting Sunday at 2 pm in the first M E church. It is annual guest day and pledge day, and each member is urged to bring a guest and her pledge.
Miss Grace Blake reports the sudden death of Rachel Duncan, a former Ohio University student and Greenfield high school teacher, who died Saturday after serving in Greenfield until the Thursday before.
The Friendly Society plans a meeting Friday afternoon at 2 30 at the Presbyterian church. The event invites members to attend and discuss scheduled activities.
Ellen Biddle daughter of Dr D H Biddle celebrated her eighth birthday with a valentine party at her College and Mill Streets home. Twenty girl friends attended and enjoyed games and contests as the main diversions.
A birthday party featured a cake with candles and favor baskets filled with candy. Red and white decorations matched the Valentine theme. Mrs. Alice Francis led the event with help from cousin Mrs. Hunter S. Brown. Guests included Mrs. John Harner and son Fairchild of Mt. Vernon and Mrs. Ben Biddle and daughter Betty of Sugar Grove.
Mrs Mary G Noss shared a travel note on Oberammergau and the Passion Play seen in Europe last summer. The talk covered earnings of performers, hours of performance, rehearsals, and a 1600 cast with 818046 visitors from 380 countries. US visitors led with 32291. Mrs Russell Rupp sang two solos. Next meeting with Mrs C T Moore.
An advertisement from McKee Drug Co promotes Hyomel as a nose and mouth inhalant for coughs and head colds with a money back guarantee. It emphasizes no stomach dosing and claims easy relief.
Frank Harrington of Lathrop found guilty of possessing intoxicating liquor by Judge Worstell in Athens County Common Pleas Court. He was denied a new trial, fined $200 plus costs, and committed to the Dayton workhouse until payment. Notice of appeal was given.
Australia intends a major cotton expansion but cautions against boll weevil intrusion. Officials warn successful growth hinges on avoiding pest outbreaks and maintaining biosecurity controls while boosting production and exports.
The article counselled patrons to avoid arriving late to theater opera or lectures. If tardiness occurs one should wait at the back until intermission and then take a seat with an apology to those disturbed.
In Marion County Illinois Judge Hartwell prepared to read jury instructions as a Herrin mine massacre trial expected a verdict by nightfall. Five counts were to be returned against Otis Clark Bert Grace Peter Miler Leva Mann and Joe Carnethi with the June 2 tragedy leaving 20 non union Lester mine employees dead. The judge said it is not illegal to mine coal without United Mine Workers membership and added murder or nothing after the jury retired.
Ashes of broken romances reach Morehouse parish as un happy women write to Captain J K Skipwith urging Hooded mob action against vice across the United States. The elderly leader says many letters include names and addresses and he forwards them to Atlanta headquarters.
Two divorce suits are active in the Athens county common pleas court. Floyd Katzenbach, 17, filed by his father as guardian, accuses Fama McNutt Katzenbach of fraud in inducing marriage as she contested paternity. Adria Leutz sues Fred Leutz for adultery with three women including Hazel Duckworth Ruth and Nellie Burley. Judge Worstell granted a divorce to Chloe Rittenberry for wilful absence.
The two year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Andrews was seriously burned after falling into a pan of hot water at their Millfield home. Dr. Warren V. Sprague treated the injury.
Bert Weekley a long time Chauncey resident died at the County Infirmary near this city Wednesday morning from pneumonia. He had been an inmate only a few weeks. He is survived by a brother Lank Weekley of Sandridge near Chauncey.
The Chauncey Christian church women gathered Wednesday afternoon for their regular meeting hosted by Mrs Ira Myers on Converse Street. President Mrs Arthur Swart presided and Mrs L W Spayd led the lesson study before the program refreshments followed.
Little Stanley Smith is ill at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith in this city.
Mrs. Thomas Barber and her young daughter Mary Virginia from Nelsonville spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Dowler, in the city.
Mrs Charles Stack of Millfield, daughter of Dr W V Sprague and Mrs Sprague of this city, has been reported ill.
The mid year examinations began in Chauncey High School this morning as students started the testing period.
Rev G B Courtney of this city filled the pulpit at the Christian church in Orbiston on Wednesday evening. He delivered the sermon and provided spiritual leadership during the service.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bingman of Athens were guests today of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Brookins in this city, sharing a friendly social visit summarized for the society page.
Walter V. Harter, pastor, announces Sunday services at Miilfield church including Sunday school at 9:30 and preaching at 10:30 with the revival closing at The Plains church. Chauncey church also holds 9:30 Sunday school and 6:30 evening service with the sermon “The Church That Cannot Be Broken Up.”
Dr. Alice Salomon, Berlin social studies head and writer, warned in an interview with International News Service that a brutal coercive policy toward Germany could trigger civil war. She described appalling conditions for workers and families, with riots likely and rural areas set to resist industrial needs.
The city of Nelsonville faces temporary injunctions delaying enforcement of its 1923 bus and taxi licensing ordinance. A third restraining order shields Red Star drivers Owen Daniels and Sherman Nelson after arrests, halting service between Athens and Logan until 7 pm Thursday. Additional injunctions affect Hocking Valley Bus Co. and Nelsonville Transportation Co. while Judge Worstell weighs permanent relief and ordinance validity.
A caller recalls a 2 AM croup attack quickly eased by Dr. Drake's Glessco given by a mother. The ad touts the remedy as 85 years in use and a favorite for croup whooping cough and children’s colds. It claims the product costs 0 cents for a 50 pound value and advises consulting a doctor or druggist.
Elza Pierce age 35 was instantly killed at the Greendale clay mine when struck on the head by a lump of clay. His body was taken to UT. C. Yocum undertaking establishment for burial, with burial at Lost Run near New Straitsville. Survived by brother Earl Pierce.
German marks fell to a new low in New York on January 18, trading at more than 21,000 marks per 1 dollar. The pre war rate of 21,000 marks equaled about 5,040 U.S. dollars.
A reflective line suggests competitors who lose in a tournament question why the horseshoe remains a symbol of luck. The remark hints at superstition affecting sports mindset and cultural associations with luck.
Grey, a church leader and wealthy farmer, was identified from the witness stand by Collinston farmer Frank Fubanks as a member of the headed mob that kidnapped five former Met Rouge citizens last August.
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