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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1920
Page
3
On the Giant Himalayas three enigmatic men wield necromancy and prophecy. A yogi reveals to Gina a crystal vision of her life’s path, showing wealth and poverty, praise and scorn, shaping a dramatic destiny.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church invites all church members to an indoor picnic on Thursday at 10 o clock. Attendees should bring a dish and sewing supplies to piecing a quilt and sewing carpet rags, and bring quilt or rug pieces if available.
Sunday drew large crowds at the Methodist Episcopal church with strong Sunday school turnout. Twenty-one new members joined, bringing total additions since the Win-One Campaign to about sixty, pleasing Pastor Rev. Arthur M. Mann and the congregation.
A large audience attended Christian church services last night as Miss White led the song service and sang The Old Rugged Cross. Col Johnson preached strong Pentecostal sermons on alienation from God with an orchestra adding to worship each night of the meetings and an invitation extended to all in the city.
The Rebekahs plan to install officers at this evenings gathering. A centerpiece crafted by Miss Flo Patton was recently shown and drawn for the group.
Citizens are urged to report any missing families to Mayor Barrows at the city building. The notice also mentions nightly sermons at the Presbyterian church led by Rev. Leon Arpee with a choir of twenty. The report lists local social visits and travels among residents, including names and places such as Plattsburg New York Wendell West Virginia Columbus Athens and Detroit.
Classified notices include a Chiffoniere for sale, radiator repair by D. G. N. Brown at 500 Poplar Street, a four room house for sale on Walnut Street, a found ladies purse at 873 Third Street to claim, and contact Bell phone 857 or 213.
Miss Mildred Brandeberry of Athens visited her parents the Brandebury family. John Frost’s infant son was buried at Wires Cemetery. Lash Taylor hosted a wood chopping session for winter fuel. Clarkson Cook was moved to the county infirmary. Local youths gathered at Leslie Petty’s, enjoying candy and popcorn balls. Several attended the Frost lodge Thursday night. Sunday school is moved to 1:30 PM next Sunday, with Greene services following.
The article warns that fashionable high heeled shoes cause corns and foot issues, noting hospital infections from corn removal. It promotes freezone, a inexpensive remedy available at pharmacies, claiming it safely removes corns by dissolving the root with a few drops.
An ad touts Duffee's Cough Syrup as a fast effective non harmful remedy for coughs colds influenza and pneumonia. It claims thirty five years of success and recommends Duffee fifty fifty tonic laxative for cleansing congestion and inflammation. Available at grocers and druggists for 25 and 50 cents.
A Sunday potluck at the Lasch home included F. E. Goldsberry and family Mary Frances Goldsberry Ernest Martin Bernice Martin Everett Martin Harold Smith and others. J B Gillogly traveled to Dyesville after the death of seven year old Woodrow Caster. O D Dailey tours for E E Shedd Co. Clarence Vorhes inventories at Vorhes Hardware. Mrs Falkner ill last week. Blanche Woodgerd of Jacksonville visited Mrs Della Irwin and returned with her mother Mrs Robinson. Cash Smith of Dexter visited on Monday.
An advertisement touts Laxative Brom Quinine tablets as a one day cure for colds. It claims to stop cough and headache and speed relief, with E. nA Grove’s signature on each box.
London correspondent reports Italy preparing decisive action against D Annunzio. Three regiments have reached near Fiume outskirts amid rising disputes.
An advertisement promotes a free 30 day trial for a rupture treatment device. It urges readers to send their name to receive a copyrighted rupture book and a measurement blank, then to test a new invention claiming to cure rupture better than old trusses. It guarantees a trial with no cost and promises to ship a device for testing.
L H Blackwood was chosen president of the Athens County Board of Education for the coming year with E L Wilson as vice president. J E Bailey led last year while W R Goddard was vice president. The board rejected transferring part of Canaan township to Athens township for school use and approved moving one acre of land from Athens to Washington County. The board also approved transferring Albany Village territory used for school purposes. District Superintendent Guy Dinsmoor was elected to fill the unexpired term of B L Pilcher on the county board of examiners. The Plains’ C C Porter was elected to a five year term, succeeding W R Goddard. The next meeting is in March.
Former Athenian Oscar Kurtz died January 13 in a London hospital and was buried in Streatham cemetery. He was a London newspaper correspondent living there for years and son of W. W. Kurtz, with brothers including W. M. Kurtz, Geo. A. Kurtz, Ed Kurtz, and Chas. L. Kurtz. He left Athens as a youth and traveled the world, once a skilled juggler and popular entertainer.
Crowd in Mayor Roush office hears twelve Weat Side youths aged twelve to twenty arraigned on Sunday craps charges. They receive warning due to first court appearance. older youths warned against aiding underage play, facing possible fines up to a thousand dollars and jail.
Robin G. Jones, deputy superintendent for two and a half years, was elected superintendent to replace Dr. Frank E. Spaulding. Jones will earn $10,000 annually on a three year term and assumes office August 1. Spaulding departs to head Yale University’s new education department.
Notice touts Grandanola phonograph with wood fibre reproducer Violin tone chamber and all steel motor playing all records with superior volume and tone at lower prices than rivals SAUTER'S STUDIO Nelsonville urges quick action to buy.
Secretary C H Bryson reports from Columbus on a joint committee meeting that approved a written report to shape a bill granting relief for public school and college teachers. Dr Ellis will join Bryson in Columbus as work continues toward legislative action.
A Swiss bell ringing group performs at a Christian church on Tuesday January 27. The event promotes musical artistry and community gathering with a traditional handbell program.
The cabinet features a single large drawer that slides forward for easy access when the cabinet’s tabletop is extended, combining storage with an expandable surface.
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