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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1922
Page
2
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Prof C E Stailey visits Jackson for the county Preachers Association delivering two addresses today. Mrs FE M Garrett travels to Toledo for her mother’s illness. Miss Martha Hamilton visits from Columbus with her parents in Marietta.
Taxi service starts Monday January 23 with trips on Monday Thursday and Saturday. Pickups from Stewart at 8:00 AM and 8:20 AM at Guysville then Canaanville arriving in Athens 9:30 AM. Return from Athens at 12 noon reaching Stewart about 1:30 PM.
The Rev. Dr. A. Y. Wilcox of First Presbyterian will preach at Nelsonville on Sunday exchanging with Rev. Leon Arpee who will lead the evening service at his church here.
Mrs. Charles Graham left for Cleveland after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs James A Price of New Marshfield and friends in Athens. Mr C B Starr returns from a business trip in Huntington West Virginia. A daughter, nine pounds, born January 18 at 377 West State Street to Mr and Mrs Floyd Bean. Everett Starr returns from a two weeks business trip in Toledo.
The Current Events club met at Mrs W H Morse 99 Franklin Ave with Mrs C B Stailey presiding in the president’s absence. Members discussed current topics and heard talks on a prophecy for 1922 and the Irish Question with songs and piano accompaniment.
The Aloquin dance last night at the Students Union drew a crowd of 100 as sorority circles praised its originality. Cherry trees, black crepe trunks, pink crepe blooms, Southern myrtle decor, and under-tree illumination set a vivid, orchard-like scene for an evening of inspiring music. Chaperons included Prof. and Mrs. T. N. Hoover, Dean and Mrs. W. W. MelIntire, Mrs. A. D. Morrison, Mrs. Jennie O'Dell, Mrs. H. T. Wise, and Miss Irma E. Voigt.
State Examiner H. H. Kennedy from Zanesville is auditing Village Clerk J. T. Lawlis accounts after Lawlis vanished over the holidays. James Tolbert, Jr. has been elected clerk due to Lawlis failing to qualify after a November re election.
Senator Lenroot proposes amending the federal farm loan act to give farmers long term credit on farm products. Senator Capper calls for immediate reduction of railroad freight rates for grain livestock lumber and coal saying high rates block national recovery and curb prosperity.
An old advertisement urges readers to treat uric acid pains and kidney sluggishness with Anuric and Anurie from Dr. Pierce. It claims benefits for backache headaches dizziness and rheumatic pains and invites readers to mail ten cents for a trial package or request free medical advice.
The Wawatam with 150 passengers and the D. S. & A. train aboard is jammed in ice off Mackinac City for 36 hours. Blizzard conditions block shore evacuation, but the ship remains stocked with fuel and provisions. Dynamite may be used to free the vessel if it cannot break free today.
Rev. Hugh I. Evans spoke at the First Presbyterian church to about 150 attendees on Courage in the commonplace linking social contract, Christian presence, and daily life. Prof. T. N. Hoover urged support for Ohio University YWCA relief efforts aiding mining districts, with fifty cents of each admission aiding the cause.
Millfield residents share updates on health and visits. Doris Brown shows slow recovery from serious illness while Vergene Totman improves after appendicitis surgery in Athens. William Hartley improves in Columbus. The report also notes births, birthdays, and a surprise fifteenth birthday party for Myrtle Brown.
Ohio farmers can travel to Columbus for Farmers Week January 30 to February 3 at a fare and a half with an identification certificate issued by the State University or county agents. Certificates cover the traveler and family. tickets are issued at reduced rates and must be validated in Columbus.
A Friday meeting at Athens High School saw a strong parent turnout invited by Principal Rupp to discuss forming a parent teacher association. Superintendent Stailey outlined duties and goals, including guiding student entertainment and promoting education as a norm, with officers elected: Williams president, Marshall vice president, Leech secretary, Bennett treasurer.
Thomas Zirapsky, jobless for sixteen months, attempted a grocery store burglary in Cleveland early this morning. A bystander heard the noise and fired, wounding Zirapsky in the jaw as the attempt was deterred.
O F Fulton, senior partner, buys out Mr Mantz in the Athens Book and News Company. Mantz plans to return to wholesale business after the exchange. Previously Mantz headed the Nations department at F C Stedman Company before joining the book and news firm.
January 25 event to confer Knight Rank with Grand Vice Chancellor Hunker of Middleport guest. Public urged to attend as organizers Jas. Lewis and C. Lewis announce the program.
Ohio University defeated Ohio Northern 45 to 13 on Friday night as Angus King led with six baskets and the team shown strong machine-like offense. O U trailed briefly but surged ahead with O'daffer at center driving the attack and Bell Earick Burkety and King contributing steady scoring. Referee Dunlap umpire Cordray timekeeper Zenner and Morgan were noted.
Special conclave Sunday January 22 at 1 p m to attend the funeral of Past Commander Dr Frank P McVay. Full attendance desired.
Babe Herman won a decision over Johnny Reisler in 13 rounds in New York last night. Billy Marlow lost a decision to Battling Lenord.
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