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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1923
Page
2
In Bastrop Louisiana on January 19 the state proceeds with open hearings naming Watt Daniel and Thomas S Richards murder victims. New witnesses are expected as the hooded mob case widens with Newt Grey identified as a mob member. Cap tain J K Skipwith may testify as the state breaks the ice and presses for identifications across the parish.
The annual Athens County Bankers association meeting at the Colonial Inn elected F. L. Thomas president. Other officers named were Charles O Bleness vice president F D Forsyth secretary and Ralph Parks treasurer. The group, organized in 1922, includes all county banks except one and aims to boost cooperation among local banks and employees.
In Cincinnati on the way to Washington, Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty reports improvement after a stay at French Lick Springs. He is accompanied by Jesse Smith and mentions Colonel B W Hough as a potential district attorney candidate for southern Ohio.
Cincinnati Jan 19 A ten member committee began session to draft a reunion plan for the Methodist and Church South churches, separated 79 years ago over the slavery question, following yesterday’s joint meetings of representatives.
A morning blaze partially destroyed a four story factory and a seven story plant at 1409 Plum Street. The Henry Nurre Picture Frame Co. and the Robert Neumann Paper Box Co. occupied the buildings. Fire crews battled the flames with injuries not reported.
Lt Alexander Pearson Jr. completed a Dayton to New York flight in four hours three minutes, setting a new record. He departed Garden City at 9:05 AM for a return trip to McCookfield, Ohio with civilian instructor Bradley Jones as his passenger. Pearson plans a nonstop return but will not pursue speed records. a sextant test used during yesterday's flight proved a marvelous success.
A cure touted as inexpensive and fast acting claims to relieve coughs, colds, and catarrh. The recipe uses Parmint double strength and sugar with water to make a half pint, promising instant throat relief and rapid mucus reduction within hours.
Negotiations under way for the Girls and Men's Glee clubs to perform in multiple Ohio cities including Wellston Jackson Urichsville Coshocton Cambridge and Greenfield The clubs may appear before the Ohio Music Teachers Association the State Federation of Music Clubs and a Columbus meeting for organizing an intercollegiate contest The tours hinge on invitations and local contacts with dates in February April and upcoming events.
Sage Tea and Sulphur compound, sold as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur, claims to darken faded gray hair naturally. The ad touts easy home use with a sponge or brush and promises glossy, attractive results after one or two applications.
The Ohio Senate Finance Committee arrived in Athens to study university conditions and needs. A chapel session honored the team, and the group heard student reception as they plan a general survey and a detailed report for the legislature.
Senator Bender of Cuyahoga county introduced a bill supported by the American Civic Reform Union and humane officers in Columbus today. The measure would give illegitimate children the right to know the name of their father as well as related property rights.
A start for the proposed club for girls and young married women in Athens reports 5 registrations at the Athens Chamber of Commerce assembly room. An advisory committee led by Mrs. W. R. Phillips sponsors the move. a nominating committee will select officers. Classes in sewing milinery commercial work gymnastics nursing and music begin Tuesday with 25 cent monthly dues.
Athens public schools superintendent C I Stailey asks parents with children six before April first to register in May. Miss Florence Carr will receive all kindergarten children aged five before April first. Parents should call Miss Carr to reserve spots.
A swift congestion remedy proclaims itself the most rapid cure for colds fever and la grippe preventing pneumonia with quick action and claimed relief.
Columbus reporters note opponents of highway construction cost increases expect Governor Honahey to halt January 26 contract letting by State Highway Director Herrick. About 26 miles priced at $874,687.25, roughly $5,000 per mile higher than a year ago, include the Jackson-Ironton road at 4.432 miles for $146,780.54.
Harry I. Sinclair, chairman of Sinclair Consolidated Oil, was not admitted to testify before the senate investigation committee. With him present, Sen. Le Vollette said no further testimony would be heard until Sinclair appears Monday morning in response to a subpoena issued Thursday.
Willy Hays, head of the film industry, expressed keen regret at the death of Wallace Reid. He declined to comment on moves to cleanse the industry of drug users.
The county spelling tests show high scores across grades with top marks in second and fourth grades. The new high school building is advancing, promising a top-notch facility and a modern gymnasium. The Plains team plays at Stewart Friday evening with a possible rematch later. the next Parent Teachers meeting is Friday January 26.
A quip compares exchanging an American dime for Russian rubles to burning money, noting the burning would be the wooden essence rather than cash. The remark implies wasteful effort and a humorous view of currency exchange.
Pharmacists tout Joint Base as a low priced remedy that swiftly penetrates skin to soothe swollen creaky joints including knee elbow shoulder and neck. It targets rheumatic and other joint pains while easing lumbago neuritis and sore feet. Tubes sell for about 60 cents at druggists nationwide.
Rev A H Marshall presides on the Third Sunday after Epiphany with church school at 9 30 A M and morning prayer and sermon at 10 30 A M. Sermon focuses on liturgical readings while attendees gather at the usual state and carpenter streets location.
Preaching services set for Sunday January 21 at Guysville 10 AM and Canaanville 7 PM. Wednesday January 24 Mrs Davis of the Home Missionary Society will speak at Guysville Church.
Reverend M. E. Chatley leads Sunday school at 9:00 A M Sermon by Rev Bond at 10 15 A M Christian Endeavor at 6 00 P M Evening service at 7 00 P M The choir with Mrs Jauch and Fred Lee Tom will lead the evening service All welcome at all services
Daniel McGurk, pastor, invites all to Sunday school at 9:00 and morning worship at 10:36 with celebration of the Lord's Supper. Epworth League at 6:00 and evening service at 7:00. Sermon topic "What Will You Have?" on the practical theme of choice.
Mrs H G Godd will lead the fourth in a series of week of prayer services this evening at 7 o clock. Mrs A Q Sloane Miss Carson Mrs Price and Prof Addicott will give brief addresses. The evening's subject is Prayer for a deepening of the Religious Life in the Home the Public Schools the Colleges and the Universities.
Irrederic Brown, pastor. Sunday school 9:15, sermon 10:15, Junior League 1:30, Epworth League 6, evangelistic service 7. Sunday evening ends special meetings with the Last Invitation as the subject. Hay crop this year is the largest ever known with no substitute for gasoline yet found.
Advert suggests feeling dispirited and discouraged may be bilious blues and promises quick improvement with tonic or remedy. It frames low mood as curable by a health product and urges readers to try a remedy to feel better soon.
An old advertisement claims Shamrocks revive a sluggish liver and restore energy. It links an engorged liver and constipation to rheumatism nervous disorders gas foul breath and stomach pains. The copy urges trying Shamrocks tonight and notes 25 cents at drug stores.
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