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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1922

Page

2

Rabbis discuss sacramental wines amid prohibition talk

The Central Conference of American Rabbis in Pittsburg plans to consider sacramental wines and whether unfermented wine suffices for Jewish rites. Rev Dr Edward N Calisch of Richmond says the policy will likely stay, noting fermented wine has long been used but unfermented may work too. He cites constitutional questions and prefers no repeal effort.

Pittsburg Central Conference of American Rabbis Edward N. Calisch Richmond Calisch

Interclass basketball opens at Athens High Wednesday

The second inter class tournament at Athens High begins Wednesday at 3 39 pm with sophomore versus senior boys. Freshmen and juniors girls play afterward. Coach Torrance expects new talent for varsity and the Friday game with Lancaster High.

Athens High School Sophmores Torrance Lancaster High School Lancaster Athens

Italian premier invites American business leaders to Genoa conference

Rome January 31 Premier Bomini said practical American businessmen would be valuable at the Genoa international economic conference. He renewed the invitation to participate, noting the conference affects Europe more than trans Atlantic states and that economic settlement cannot leave the United States indifferent.

Frank FE. Mason I. N Rome Genoa Bomini Italy Signor Bomini United States Europe

Revival meetings at International Holiness church progress

Murray City church revival at the Inter national Holiness church proceeds with a packed Sunday service. The public is invited to attend and witness progress in the revival.

Murray City International Hliness Church

Months of Delay Expected in the Pickford Divorce

In Carson City Nevada on January 31 the state supreme court will not rule for at least ninety days on reopening Mary Pickford’s divorce from Owen Moore. The case was submitted after six hours of arguments with briefs running into thousands of pages.

International News Service Carson City Nev Mary Pickford Douglas Fairbanks Owen Moore State Supreme Court

Mine Explosion Kills Six at Layman Kentucky

Six miners died and two were critically injured after an explosion at the Layman Calloway Coal mine near Layman in Harlan County Kentucky. Details were slow to emerge with officials unsure of the cause and no further entombments reported.

Harlan, Ky Layman Layman-Calloway Coal Company Harlan Pineville

Names and visits mark Athens county notices

Torch Mr Whaley of Athens tended his farm interests here on Wednesday. Isaac Webster was a business visitor at Little Hocking on Wednesday. John McLaughlin of Coolville spent Tuesday here. Gus Kincade of Frost was a Sunday business visitor. Abraham Willet visited Little Hocking on Wednesday. Dr Mcnaughlin of UGuysville was here Friday. John Wise of Coolville was here Friday. Turner Collins of Akron arrived Wednesday evening for burial. services held Thursday at the Baptist church with Rev E L Wilson. interment in new cemetery. Alice Coleman of John Hancock high at Athens visiting her parents. Fled McGraw of Glouster spent over Sunday with his parents. William Robinson and sister Orpha were guests of Cyrus Jones. Leah Whiteman visited Alma Mowery. Mrs Harry Wilcoxen was surprised by the arrival of her brother Clarence Tiffany from Denton Kansas. Mr Willany will visit relatives here. Miss Glatting and Ada Wilcoxen shopped at Coolville. Rev BE L Wilson preached at M E church. Harvey Brokaw joined. Mr and Mrs Francis Romine and Hazel returned to Chauncey after an extended visit with his parents.

Mr. Whaley Athens Isaac Webster Litle Hocking John McLaughlin Coolville Gus Kincade Frost Abraham Willet Little Hocking Dr. Mcnaughlin Uguysville John Wise Turner Collins Akron Baptist Church E. L. Wilson New Cemetery Alice Coleman John Hancock High George DeWees Fled McGraw Glouster William McGraw William Robinson Orpha Cyrus Jones Leah Whiteman Alma Mowery Harry Wilcoxen Clarence Tiffany Denton Kan Willany Miss Glatting Ada Wilcoxen BE. L. Wilson M. E Harvey Brokaw Francis Romine Hazel Chauncey William Romine

Krepe Knit Fashions Spring Sport Frocks and Suits

A Krepe knit fabric is featured for spring use in sport frocks and suits and as trim on cloth suits. It is shown with Canon crepe in a beige and scarlet combination with embroidery as an example.

To His People William J. Thompson Advocates Utilities

Maine State Grange leader William J. Thompson urges farmers to support public utilities with fair fraternal spirit. He laments slow telephone electric and rail progress, cites widespread muckraking distrust, and calls for renewed enthusiasm to extend service to rural areas.

William J. Thompson Maine State Grange Portland

General Amnesty Planned for Russian Fugitives

Report from Moscow via Berlin says the Soviet government will grant general amnesty to all Russian fugitives wishing to return home before Genoa. The Russian delegation to Genoa will have 25 members, including 15 delegates and 10 experts.

Moscow Berlin Genoa

Three Thousand Moroccans Surrender to Spanish Forces

A Melilla dispatch reports that three thousand Moroccans in the Rif area surrendered to Spanish military authorities and delivered up their arms. In San Francisco, slight earthquakes were felt at 5:30 this morning shaking doors and windows in several residential districts.

Madrid Morocco Melilla West Coast San Francisco

Appointment of Portsmouth man as Ohio prohibition agent

Washington Jan. 381. A appointment of Frank W. Rickey a Portsmouth man as prohibition enforcement agent in Ohio was announced by Prohibition Commissioner Liaynes.

Portsmouth Washington Frank W. Rickey Ohio Prohibition Liaynes

Athens Students Lead in Ohio University Play

The Lottery Man will be staged at Ewing Hall February 15 directed by Professor W. H H. Coo of the public speaking department. Athens high school graduates Jo Bolin will lead with Genesis as the opposite role and Marian Bush cast in a difficult third lead.

Ohio University W. H H. Coo Department of Public Spe Ewing Ht Turday Athens High School Bolin Genesis Marian Bush

Beer Not Needed For Spring Tonic

Milwaukee physicians vote against beer and whiskey as medicines with 842 opposing whiskey and 359 supporting it. Beer is rejected by 509 against and 188 for, while wine is favored by 221 and rejected by 476 doctors.

Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin

Will Baby Fingers Tug Garland From His Soul Twin?

Dedham Massachusetts Mrs Garland cares for infant Margaret and awaits another child while her husband Charles Garland, an eccentric millionaire, seeks his soul twin Lillian Conra whom she left after a dispute. She hopes his love will return him to the family.

Garland Waliing Charles Garland Mrs. Garland Dedham Mass Margaret Lillian Conra Mary Wrenn Gar Ind Big Boy Baby Margaret

Baalmann's Gas Tablets Ad Promises Quick Relief

A vintage advertisement urges readers to buy Baalmann's Gas Tablets from Cline's Pharmacy and other druggists. It claims immediate benefits including better sleep, easier breathing, reduced nervousness, and a calmer heart, with a price of one dollar and a San Francisco chemist.

Baalmann Cline J. Baalmann San Francisco

Pleasanton Visitors Reach From Downington And Athens

Pleasanton residents Mrs. W. B. King and daughters Dora and Ora plus Miss Elizabeth Towsley visited Mr. and Mrs. H. R. King over the weekend. Ed Martin called on John Cuckles. Miss Bernice Martin and Miss Ruth Morrison from John Hancock high school in Athens are spending a few days at home.

W. B. King Dora and Ora Elizabeth Towsley Downington H. R. King Ed. Martin John Cuckles Bernice Martin Ruth Morrison John Hancock High School Athens

Local families share visits and farm help in week

Mr and Mrs J A Cuckler and M A Dixon spent a day with Mr and Mrs Wayne Kenney. Bill Lewis assists A C Dixon with farm work. Mrs Bessie Cuckler visited Mr and Mrs Henry King. George Gilkey family and John Cuckler made a business trip to Athens. Maude Martin called on Bettie Duckler. Robert Coats moved his family to Athens. Marie Ira Marshall’s daughter is ill. Dave Smalley guest of G D Gilkey. Frank Martin visited Angeline Woodyard in Chase. George Gilkey and Arthur Dixon went to Nelsonville. Mrs Henry King returned home from Sand Rock.

J. A. Cuckler M. A. Dixon Wayne Kenney Bill Lewis A. C. Dixon Bessie Cuckler Henry King George Gilkey Herbert John Cuckler Athens Maude Martin Bettie Duckler Robert Coats Marie the Little Daugher Ira Marshall Dave Smalley G. D. Gilkey Frank Martin Angeline Woodyard Chase Arthur Dixon Nelsonville Jesse Sand Rock

No-risk Hoo mer outfit offered by McKee Drug Co

McKee Drug Co announces a money back guarantee on the Hoo mer outfit for relief from catarrh. If the buyer is not satisfied the purchase price will be refunded.

Hoomer McKee Drug Co

One secret of a long life is to forget injuries

A concise aphorism notes that longevity comes from letting go of past hurts and focusing on gratitude for favors received. The quote emphasizes emotional resilience and a forgiving outlook as a recipe for a longer, calmer life.

Y Girls Do Splendid Work With Beaumont Sunday School

Y W girls from Ohio University at Athens lead Beaumont Ohio Sunday school since September with help from YWCA. They gave Christmas treats to needy children and acted as Santa. Regular workers include Miss Warvel Miss Brinkmeyer and Miss Ridmore with others visiting. attendance up this winter.

S. Ridmore

Italian Princess Yolanda Betrothal Report Denied

Belgrade reported betrothal to Bulgarian King Boris lacks official confirmation. Earlier rumors linked Princess Yolanda to the Prince of Wales, but no formal announcement has been made.

Rome Belgrade Yolanda Italy Boris Bulgaria Prince of Wales

Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed By Paul Megrue

Paul S. Megrue of Cincinnati reports improved health after using Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for lowered vitality and liver trouble. Advises visiting a local drug store or sending 10 cents to Buffalo for a trial package and free medical advice.

Cincinnati Ohio Dr. Pierce Paul Megrua Madison Road Golden Medical Discovery Invalids’ Hotel Buffalo, N. Y

Woman Burns to Death in Anchor Home

Bloomington Ill Jan 30 Mrs Daniel Stewart widow of a wealthy capitalist was burned to death early today when flames destroyed her home at Anchor near here Two other women escaped in their night clothes

Bloomington Ill Daniel Stewart Anchor Here

Early robin sighting in near zero weather

Elyria Ohio January reports say E Detrich spotted a robin and several bluejays near his home despite frigid conditions. He notes the robin sang hoarsely as if it had a cold, suggesting harbingers of spring have appeared earlier than expected.

Elyria Detrich

Kindness Misread In Public Perception

A short reflective note on how acts of kindness can be misinterpreted as signs of weakness or ease. It suggests social judgments may negate generous intent and provoke unintended reactions in public life.

Censorship at City Hall Follows Watkins Reinstatement

Youngstown Ohio January 30. After Chief of Police Watkins was reinstated by the civil service commission Mayor Oles faces a censorship move. Safety Director Hamilton vows to issue written statements, while the mayor dismisses funeral serenades as he retires with guards. He notes he is not dead and hints at ongoing political conflict.

Youngstown City Hall Watkins Civil Service Commission Oles Hamilton

No-To-Bac Claims Easy Tobacco Cure

A testimonial ad touts No-To-Bac as a simple solution to quit tobacco. It promises immediate craving relief by dissolving in the mouth and offers a full refund if no craving ends.

Real harbingers of spring seen in Elyria

Mrs Banister reports robins singing near her home for weeks but says true signs will come when she releases two yellow butterflies she kept indoors over winter after feeding and caring for them.

Elyria

February Births Bring Wealth Belief, Old Almanac Says

A dated belief holds that those born in February are lucky with riches. The old adage appears in a be el style chart summarizing seasonal luck and fortune linked to birth month.

Fonda Riches

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