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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1922
Page
3
Regular Eastern Star meeting scheduled for Tuesday at 7 pm. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Kontner announce the birth of a daughter Dorothy Ann born January 16. The wedding included bridesmaids Miss Esther Pastor Miss Sarah Stone and groomsmen Robert Harris Roy Pastor. The couple will reside in Cincinnati after a honeymoon in the East.
David Owens resigns from Stucky Cigar Co. and takes a salesman position with Rigby Cigar Co. in Mansfield Ohio His sales territory covers Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky.
A crowded Methodist church Sunday night drew a near full house for a service led by Rev. Kemper and featuring G W Good and local minister Howard. The sermon contrasted Two Competing Rail Roads with depots at Faith and Repentence streets and Un belief and Disobedience streets. Macabees guests tomorrow night. Missionary Societies to attend Tuesday. week expected to yield strong outcomes.
All Knights of Pythias are requested to attend the regular meeting on Wednesday evening January 25. A program outlining the workings of the insurance department will be presented, and will be of interest to every member of the order.
Miss Anna Rae Harris daughter of Mrs. David Harris of Nelsonville and Harry Pastor son of Mr. and Mrs. A Pastor of Cincinnati were married Sunday afternoon January 5th at 571 West Blair Avenue Avondale Cincinnati. A catered dinner for immediate family followed. The home was decorated in pink and white with smilax. The bride was given away by Mr. and Mrs. M Feingold of Dennison and the groom by Mr. and Mrs. David Pastor of Columbus. Miss Betty Besmer played the wedding march with Mr. Martin.
Mrs. Joshua Spencer visited yesterday and today with Mrs. W B Bentley in Athens. Mrs. R H Jackson stays with two sisters and two brothers in New York City.
Mrs Joshua Sands Mrs Joshua Spencer Mrs Phil Kitch and others attended the funeral of Dr F P McVay in Athens on Sunday afternoon along with family members and friends.
Mrs C E Welch hosted the Hyperion club at her home Saturday from 2 to 4. Plans for next year’s work were discussed. Mrs C H Bartlett presented a paper on Queer Birds and Mrs J M Hyde spoke about a Western trip taken in early fall.
Washington reports a sweeping new tax law praised by supporters for cutting the 10 percent levy on everyday goods. Citizens see relief on purchases from drinks and medicines to umbrellas, hats, and pianos, with families noting lighter expenses across the board.
A large audience attended the two week meeting with Rev. Lowe delivering morning and evening sermons on On the Rock and Why I Am Not a Skeptic. The Sunday school and evening services saw many decisions for Christ as the orchestra supported the song service. Tonight Dr. Lowe will discuss The Truth About Hell.
Tuesday evening the B P C H will initiate a class of 19 candidates at their home on Hocking street. Meeting at 7.30. Refreshments will be served.
Discussion notes how taxes on insurance freight and express charges are eliminated as goods move, claiming the public saves 50 000 dollars daily on express shipments and 1 000 000 daily on freight. Also mentions Ohio and Marietta in a separate game recount with persistence from the Marietta team.
Athens High basketball woes continue after a 24 to 11 defeat at Huntington. Sereno Shaffer stood out for Athens while Bastin and Brooks delivered solid showings in Portsmouth, though Muir struggled with experience.
Ohio University overwhelmed Marietta College 29 to 14 on Marietta's home floor. Bell and King led with five field goals each, Bell cleaning up by scoring all baskets on follow-up chances. Richards O'Daffer Errick and Burkett anchored a flawless Marietta defense as critics reacted.
Director Forbes of the veterans' bureau proposes hospitals for wounded veterans be built entirely by World War I veterans as part of the Langley bill's 76 million construction program. He says unemployed veterans, including mechanics draftsmen and tradesmen, could staff and complete the hospitals as permanent monuments to American soldiers.
The Buckeye Tent Awing Company of Columbus will open a temporary Athens office in the Berry House for three days starting January 23. It will display exclusive awning designs for homes and invite residents to visit January 28, 24, and 25, with Mr. W. J. Alkire handling inquiries.
An old Father John’s Medicine ad warns that neglecting a cold risks pneumonia. It promotes the product’s energy-boosting ingredients and gentle laxative action to purify the system and soothe breathing passages. It claims no alcohol or dangerous drugs and notes sixty five years of use.
James Comiskey 72 died in a Columbus hospital and funeral services were conducted at St Bernard church in Corning. Burial followed at Chapel Hill cemetery after a reception for relatives and friends. Several local residents attended including Glouster J W Stocklein and Mr and Mrs George S Thompson. The remains were brought to Corning Monday for interment.
Stanley Moleski of Jacksonville married Bila White who recently moved from Saginaw Michigan at Holy Cross church. Rev Father Shaffer officiated. The couple plans to reside in Jacksonville. The note mentions a recent di......
Rectors of Glouster State Bank choose C B Duncan as president W E McCarty as vice president C A Pride as secretary and E R Eddy as cashier. Stockholders earlier elected W E McCarty A Pride FE J Eddy and C B Duncan as directors. Capital increases to 50000 and a new modern bank building will rise on High street with safety deposit boxes and early April start.
Justice Helwig said he could not perform veterinary work on a dog for Mr. Goodman due to a misunderstanding about the request. He feared the job involved tail and ear clipping of the Watch Dog rather than a bull pup. The judge expresses regret over not taking the assignment.
King Ferdinand of Romania has asked former Premier Bratianu head of the Liberal party to form a new cabinet, state department officials said today in Washington.
Richard Croker, former Tammany Hall leader, remained critically ill at Glen Cairn Castle in Dublin. Doctors report his condition unchanged, citing gall stones and complications linked to his advanced age.
Forest F Smith of Columbus former assistant United States district attorney endorses Vic Donahey for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination and is the first to weigh in for attorney general on this year’s state ticket.
An old style advisory promotes Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo as the better option for washing hair. It warns against alkali in soaps and asserts the product cleanses without injuring hair, leaves it silky and manageable, and lasts months at low cost.
In Columbus on January 23 officials guard the home of Mrs Florence B Clark and her mother Mrs Leo Lesquereux on South High and Frankfort streets due to threats after Mrs Clark, freed on bond, faces manslaughter trial for shooting her husband Maurice Clark former policeman and alleged bootlegger on January 13.
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