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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1923
Page
12
W. S. Hart returns from Columbus with approval from the industrial commission for 90009 in bonds to fund Pomeroy Athens road completion. Work delays arise from material shortages affecting third section while other segments proceed, delaying this year’s finish.
Pomeroy council pressures village officers to enforce traffic laws. Several speeding arrests occurred this week. A morning hearing was set for Wesley zteem of Dark Hollow, accused of driving past a street car stopped on Main Street in front of the office.
Attorney H. C. Fish, struck by a paralyzing attack in court weeks ago, shows steady improvement. He now walks around his home without assistance and is gradually regaining his former strength.
Rev. I. F. Walleyit from Cincinnati arrives Wednesday and will preach next Sunday morning at 9:20 o clock in the New Church in Middleport. He is entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin De Maine during his stay.
A lay preacher outside the church reports Racine’s Baptist revival entering its second week with strong zeal. Evangelist Rev. Montgomery and wife stir the town urged to shed smugness and seek spiritual renewal, aiming for dramatic changes during weekday services as well as Sundays.
Couple William H Winebrenner and Anna Bow er both from Middleport and Gallipolis receive marriage licences. George A Becher and Marie ik Switzer, from Cincinnati and Addison, also granted licences.
The Shuters of Westerville were buried in Cheshire Gravel Hill Cemetery after dying from pneumonia. The husband died first and the wife followed a few days later. Both were well advanced in age.
Mrs Minnie Nichols formerly of Syracuse and daughter of William Capehart J r married Duff King in Missouri. The couple joins families across states as Mrs Nichols transitions from Capehart line.
Joe Young repurchases the Prall property at Rutland which he formerly owned and has sold his farm to Elmer Molden, transferring ownership and completing a local real estate deal.
Rev. LU L. Roush of Rutland M. E. Church will depart for Amesville next Sunday and his Rutland appointment will be filled by Dallas Browning of Athens, a Rutland resident.
Mrs Join McIntosh of Kerrs Run died Wednesday noon at 73 from pneumonia. Her husband died three years ago. She leaves four sons and six daughters. Funeral Sunday at Enterprise U B Church with burial at Rocksprings Cemetery.
Bosco Pierce, about 50, a Mississippi migrant who died of pneumonia after one day of mine work, was buried far from home. His wife is missing. two young children were placed in county care. Local Black community raised funds for a funeral at Kerr's Tun and Minersville cemetery.
Nelsonville meets Rutland at the armory tonight at 8 p m after Nelsonville defeated Pomeroy 21 28 and Pomeroy edged Rutland by one point. Rutland lost to Nelsonville in a close Athens tournament game. this week’s cancellations open the schedule for the clash.
County agent Karl T. Woodward resigns effective March 1 amid praise for his strong performance and high standing in business and community service. The notice signals a leadership change for local agricultural programs.
Mr. Woodward, described as a clean, upstanding man, will relocate to a 125 acre Medina county farm. He plans to apply the practical precepts he has preached and will reside about 20 miles from Cleveland and 14 miles from Akron, strengthening local social circles in Pomeroy Bend.
Mrs. N. D. Russell of Philadelphia arrived here this week and will stay a month with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Stark in Pomeroy.
Former United States minister to China Paul S. Renisch died in Shanghai on January 26. He served as a diplomat in China and was noted for his long career in foreign service.
John Fennel, aged about five, found dead in Chauncey home Thursday morning. McArthur residents face flu. high school reports thirty five out. Clark family to move to Columbus with livestock sale planned in three weeks. V Specht ill in Hamden. Several local visits and family ties noted. Probate officials visit Hawk to address alleged student threats.
The Parent-Teacher association held a kitchen shower at the high school to equip the home economics department for Miss Sarah Rockhold. The group reported progress in assisting East End pupils, urged more parent participation, and planned outreach to the church and Sunday school community under Rev. J. G. Spears. Next Sunday aims to deepen brotherhood and focus on stewardship.
Walter Miller aged 43, a showman, died early Wednesday from influenza that progressed to pneumonia. He had lived in the city only a few months and is survived by a widow and a 10-year-old son. His mother Mrs. Mary Miller and brother Clem V. Miller live in Mt Vernon. Burial preparations were made at L. C. Yocum mortuary and his body shipped to Mt Vernon on Thursday noon train.
The infant son of Rev. and Mrs. Curtiss R. Douglas was baptized by Rev. J. Chester White of Jackson. After the ceremony the church’s young people held a Christian Endeavor social with about sixty attendees, featuring stunts contests and music. Rev. White also spoke on the Endeavor work’s bright possibilities.
Miss Elizabeth Rempel hosted an auction bridge evening on East Main Street after a six o'clock dinner at Mrs Belle Hyson. Mrs Alfred Ambrose won club honors while Mrs Harry Watson captured guest honors. Other guests included Miss Nan McBride Mrs Harry Watson and Miss Stella Strentz.
Revival services are underway as a new session begins with ongoing activities. Organizers invite community members to attend and participate in the schedule of events and sermons planned for the week.
The itinerary begins at Palm Beach then proceeds to Nassau and Havana Cuba. The full trip is expected to take about four weeks.
Mrs. Margaret Bateman aged 78 died at her daughter’s Haydenvill home. Funeral held Thursday at the First M K F church with Rev. J. W. Blair officiating. Burial in Oak Grove cemetery. Mrs. B. E. LeFever and Mrs. Elmer Bay sang with Migs May Stratton accompanying on piano, performing Some Sweet Day Whispering Hope and Rock of Ages.
Mr and Mrs William Strentz hosted the Fab jerwack club on Wednesday evening with a 6 o'clock dinner at Mrs Amy Easterlings home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harry Ambrose Mrs Mary Rochester and Lawrence Hack. Mrs R L White and Fred Ambrose won highest honors for the evening.
Miss Elizabeth Rempel leaves this city Saturday for Columbus to join Mr and Mrs Tt Q Wasson. On Monday the party plans a trip south.
The Beta basketball team had no game this week as Wednesday plans failed due to all teams being booked. A match is expected next week versus a Lancaster area team.
Mrs. Charles Hildebrandt is confined at home on Second street with a nervous breakdown. Blaine Johnson, previously homebound, is back at work and notably improved. Mrs. Charles Fallon of Pinckneyville Illinois visited in the city from Saturday to Wednesday with her parents Mr and Mrs W H Durant and sister Mrs Charles Miller.
A doctor endorses Resinol Ointment as essential for eczema and itching skin, noting its value for burns, scalds, chafings, cold sores, pimples, boils, and insect bites. Resinol Soap and Resinol Shaving Stick extend the same benefits. available from all druggists.
A report lists licenses issued to Leland Hillyer 21 miner Murray and Ima Foonsen 19 at home. to Lloyd Cruise 23 miner Starr and Ida Edwards 17 at home Starr. The marriages occurred Thursday afternoon in the Probate Judge Stephen s office, officiated by Magistrate A H Brooke.
A delegation from Alliance urged Governor Donahey to remove City Solicitor C. M. Shelter during a conference in Columbus. B. Kavanagh of Cleveland spoke for the delegation, citing lax law enforcement and noting a similar suspension of Massillon Mayor Vogt, pending a hearing next month.
America’s bill for occupying the Rhine, now totaling 256 million dollars, will be formally presented to the allied powers in Paris on March 14. Eliot Wadsworth, assistant secretary of the treasury, is the chief representative for liquidating the debt.
January 29 lecture by Prof. C F E Cooper head of Geography at Ohio University will detail Around the World in an Hour Our World Neighbors and What They are Like at the M P church Marshfield. The Community Council lecture series continues with a lively and educational program.
Rev. Dr. Alexander Mann, once an assistant in Buffalo, was consecrated as the third bishop of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania, marking a rise to power in the church.
National Biscuit Co representative Mr Chas Beiber will demonstrate cakes and crackers at our store on Saturday January 27. Enjoy hot coffee and special prices on cakes and groceries including Lorna Doone cookies Moon Beam marshmallow coconut top cakes Lipton coffee ginger snaps vanilla wafers and more with fresh produce and eggs available for the event.
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