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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1922
Page
3
A Nelsonville service at the Methodist church featured a sermon by Rev. Paul B. Kemper likening sin to leprosy and warning that those who lead an innocent child into sin will bear grave guilt before God. The altar was filled, and a K of P social and January birthday gathering followed at the hall with a reminder to bring a dish.
Pocahontas prepares for a community birthday celebration with local officials inviting residents to join in at the town hall and nearby park facilities on the announced date. Local groups organize activities and refreshments for attendees.
Miss Ruth Masters of Dover Ohio, a Red Cross nurse, is away due to her mother's illness. During her absence the county nurse Miss Munn will handle calls at the office each morning from 10 to 11.
All members are asked to meet at the hall Saturday evening January 28 at 6 30 to attend the Methodist church service in a body. Those unable to come to the hall will meet in the church lecture room by order of the Noble Grand.
Wilda Wagner aged 19 died at her parents home Mr and Mrs Arthur Wagner Deanville after a long illness with lung trouble Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 o'clock at the family residence Burial will be made at Green Lawn
Rev Moore conducted funeral services for Mrs Edith Vernon at the Steenrod home this afternoon at 1 o clock. The service was under the auspices of the Pythian Sisters of Buchtel, where she formerly belonged.
Mr James McKee of Utah Ridge near Deanville lost all possessions in a Wednesday fire. He has several children and requests bedding household equipment or clothing. Those able to donate should call Bell Phone 72 for pickup and delivery to McKee.
All members are asked to attend the Berean Bible school on Sunday morning January 29 at 9 30. Members should arrive at Castle Hall by 9 15 for special music by Brother W J Davis of New Straitsville Ohio. Guy Huffman C C.
A meeting of the Presbyterian missionary society was held Thursday afternoon with Mrs. N. Hill presiding. Mrs. HE. R. Lama led devotions and Mrs. L. R. Kelch directed a Utah themed program assisted by Mrs. BE. J. Juniper, Mrs. Walter Hudson and Mrs. C. H. Roudebush. A lunch for 22 members followed.
Community readers are urged to check the Nelsonville want page for humming bird notes from John Hall and to review Auto Tire and Gas Company and Gadbury and Howe advertisements. Send your ad to Bartlett in the morning for wide circulation to about 10,000 families, with a reminder to phone Bartlett tomorrow.
A large crowd filled the Christian church on Thursday night as Dr. Lowe discussed The Great Alternative. Seven people answered the gospel invitation and professed faith, followed by an impressive baptismal service and enthusiastic singing aided by the orchestra. Tonight he speaks on The Lost Christ and the series nears a climactic close Sunday.
All members will meet at the Jr hall Sunday morning January 29 at 9 oclock to attend Sunday school and church services at Christian church.
Mr and Mrs John Love are spending a few days in Columbus as guests of their son Dr John G Love.
Mrs John Love and Miss Sigrid Love visited as guests of Mrs Love on Wednesday at Jobs. The event highlighted social ties in the local community.
R A Martin county agricultural agent Hart Gallipolis is expected to die from injuries after an automobile wreck. He sustained serious wounds in the crash and is under medical care as authorities investigate the accident vicinity.
Harry Herbert, Syracuse university quarterback, remains in plaster from head to hips after a neck fracture on November 12 during a Colgate game. He studied home law today and found life enjoyable despite his injury.
Common Pleas Judge Ritchie sentences William McKinley, a Black man, to twenty years in the penitentiary for manslaughter after declaring that if they cannot break the habit they must band the practice of killing people.
Glouster plans a Sunday 2 PM Calvary Baptist Church men s union with pastors from city congregations and a special musical program. Joseph Samson, Civil War veteran, died Wednesday at Sandusky soldiers home. body returned to Glouster and services set for Hollister church tomorrow at 10 30 AM. Interment at Walnut Grove cemetery near Hartleyville. Dugan visits Columbus on business. Achauer travels to Columbus for several days of business. Local residents visiting Corning include Mrs Morris and children, Mrs Cunningham and children, and Jacob Schwalbach with Phil Davis.
The Glouster Chamber of Commerce asks residents to donate to extend all night street lighting. Because tax revenue mainly covers bonded debt, the city cannot fund water and fire plug needs. Water and electric customers already pay for lighting, but revenue falls short.
Miss May Hamilton Horton of Birmingham Alabama is noted as one of the few women in the United States holding official positions as weather observers.
McKees Drug Co advertises SUSTO as a concentrated nutritive tonic featuring yeast, rice, eggs, milk, beef protein nucleia and iron. It claims to rebuild flesh and strength for thin, weak, nervous, run-down people and convalescents, with a money-back guarantee if it fails to deliver.
British and Italian officials press Washington to participate in Genoa talks. They argue US absence would doom the conference and prolong Europe’s economic muddle. Washington hints it can set its own date, potentially delaying March 8.
Six thousand Ohio farm people are expected in Columbus for Farmers Week at Ohio State University from January 30 to February 8. George Crane notes rising interest in agricultural education, with 42 percent higher state institute enrollment and more farm bureau participation signaling the event's continuity and growth.
The Ohio utilities commission ordered a 6 percent cut in interstate freight rates for vitrified sewer pipe fittings chimney parts and wall coping. Rates will range from eight and a half cents for 25 miles to 18 cents for 260 miles, aligning Ohio shipments with Indiana and Illinois. The move follows claims of undue discrimination and notes Ohio produces about 30 percent of U S sewer pipe.
A home remedy claims Parmint double strength mixed with sugar and water in a half pint bottle can soothe a stubborn cough within hours. It promises relief from nasal inflammation tickle and mucus and suggests asking the druggist for Parmit double strength.
Martin Cornelius Sharp born January 18 1890 in Decatur Washington County Ohio died January 20 1922 in Columbus Ohio after two days illness at St Clair hospital age 32 wife and daughter Ethel Irene five mourn his loss. He leaves a son Edward Cornelius died October 30 1915 at ten months.
We express sincere gratitude to all who assisted us in our sad bereavement. Special thanks go to Luhrig Local No. 16, Undertaker Hoodlet, and Rev. Roberts for comforting words. Mrs Martin Sharp and daughter, Mr and Mrs Cornelius Sharp, and siblings. One blue law notes a colonial habit restricting a mother kissing her child on the Sabbath or fasting day.
Dr Miles the Great Specialist offers a free 3.75 dollar trial of the Grand Dropsy Treatment with four remedies plus tonic and para lax a for water removal. The ad pledges rapid relief, reports success, and invites patients to send for a book and examination chart from the Franklin Street dispensary in Elkhart Indiana.
A playful editorial notes that an automobile runs on gas while addressing readers to reflect on identity and purpose beyond machinery. The piece uses a light, tongue in cheek approach to spur self reflection rather than technical detail.
Beginning January 16 an air mail radio station in Washington has broadcast weather forecasts and warnings from the Weather Bureau and Agriculture Department by radio telephone. Reports cover the District of Columbia Virginia Maryland West Virginia eastern Pennsylvania western Pennsylvania and Ohio using 1 160 meter wavelength. Receiving sets as far west as Ohio may pick up reports at 10 am and 9 30 pm. The radio telephone has shown better and quicker service than the telegraph.
An article notes that American women spend about fifty five million dollars annually on cosmetic powder and facial beautification products.
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