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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1920
Page
4
A reflective essay urges celebrating Independence Day with pride while recalling the founding principles of freedom justice and equality. It calls Americans to remember the nation’s history and to renew individual and collective devotion to liberty and civic duty to meet current challenges.
Harrisburg PA Telegraph notes Harding’s stance against Wilson’s peace league while praising a America first approach. Washington Post calls Harding a country politician yet cites historical leaders who faced similar labela as public opinion varied over time.
Edith E. Moriarty argues against W C T U efforts to ban cosmetics noting real needs lie in wage laws child labor and education. She contends prohibitionera cosmetic limits distract from vital reforms and that education prevents excess use of makeup.
College students answer a wartime call by leaving classrooms for harvest fields. Thousands travel near and far seeking adventure and wages that may fund the next year. The arrangement benefits farms and boosts student fitness and sympathy.
The Country Gentleman cites a farm example where labor-saving machinery in the house improved the farm wife’s cooking and temper, reducing friction and encouraging a more efficient home. The piece urges farm households to adopt labor-saving devices to relieve drudgery and boost overall farm pep and justice.
The War Risk Insurance Bureau and Public Health Service urge all former service men with acute tuberculosis to enter government hospitals. About 40,000 men in the country have TB and only 4,500 are in government care. The system now uses 340 sanitariums with 40 contracts planned. Hospitals provide close care, advanced treatment, and free services plus regular allowances.
A collection of kitchen notes and step by step guidance for dishes such as Cheesed Potatoes and Head Lettuce With Dressing. Detailed instructions cover ingredients, preparation, and cooking times including pot roast and Corn Bread Johnny Cake with measurements and mixing steps.
A teacher uses rhymes to fix dates in history while a student misstates Columbus discovery years. A boy shares his pie with his teacher, claiming she enjoyed it though she missed school. The humor hinges on memory tricks and a playful, affectionate exchange within a family.
Sunday worship outline covers the David narrative from 1 Samuel 17 40 49 and 18 5 9 with golden text praising David and Jehovah The Christian Endeavor topic centers on Our Duty to Our Country from Isaiah 1 16 20 marking a consecration meeting
Church of the Good Shepherd holds Sunday services at 10 30 with Holy Communion and Sermon Rev C B Plummer rector. Christian Science Society meets at Masonic Temple at 10 45 with subject God and Psalm 73 1 Sunday school 9 30 and Wednesday 7 30 invitation extended to all.
The First Christian Church announces Bible School at 9:00 A M led by J H Burt Morning worship at 10:00 A M with the sermon Sin the Enemy of Patriotism Evening worship at 7:30 P M features Judge EB Sayre on The Stranger At Our Door and Our Social Service He will discuss Americanization Judge Sayre delivers Independence Day address to Atheneans Christian Endeavor at 6:30 P M and Intermediate Endeavor at 6:30 P M Mid week prayer at 7 39 P M July is Music Committee month led by Mrs Fred Kilton Topic The Good Shepherd John 10 7 18 Ps 28rd Students invited and invitation extended to non members.
The Church of God on Hocking Street led by Pastor B F Timmons holds Sunday school at 9:00 A M Devotional service at 10 00 A M evening service at 7 00 P M with sermon by the pastor on Vital Religion A cordial welcome is extended to all attendees.
The Church of Christ holds Apostolic worship at 10 A M in the Y M C A room of the Carnegie Library at the college campus Southwest corner. Bible study is at 9 A M Lesson 1 Tim 6 with your presence desired.
Abbott Y. Wilcox, minister, conducts a ten thirty communion with a brief sermon. The evening topic, How the Sacred Book Grew, traces steps in the Bible’s origin and growth. Edward Arpee leads the youth meeting on Morals and Religion in Schools and Colleges. Judge E D Sayre addresses Americanization and the Trial of Jesus from a Lawyers Standpoint.
First M Church and Ch Lloyd Strecker pastor lead Sunday service with emphasis on community outreach and worship.
Morning service at 10 30 features The Secret of True National Greatness. Evening lecture at 7 30 on China with pictures. Sunday school 9 A M Dean Richeson teaches Class Six. Epworth League 6 30 P M Our Duty to Our Country. Wednesday prayer meeting 7 30. You are welcome.
Amesville residents host relatives from Nelsonville and Parkersburg as visitors arrive from Athens and Mansfield. Notables include C P Snyder from Athens and John Hixon of this township showing improvement. Masonic Lodge held a session with M M degree while two guests attended from Athens. Vague weed and sidewalk enforcement is slated for July 1 with owners charged if not fulfilled.
Frost P R Russell and family visited Elza Warren and family in Albany Sunday. Mrs C G Ladd stayed with her mother at Coolville. Herrie Chalfont visits grandmother in Athens. William Stone was in Canannville this week. R D Welch and family visited Murray Hatch. Ezra Barrows and son Clayton called on William Hatch. Ida Clark and son Otis were guests of Lois Ladd Sunday.
Athens visitors this week included C. G. Ladd John Ladd Walter Ladd and Byron Frost. Clifton Hatch and daughter Mildred were Coolville visitors Thursday. Bryan Frost was in Parkersburg Thursday. H A Hatch bought a fine cow from R C Baily earlier in the week. Eugene Linton and family visited Dean Bachelor and family at Beeche Sunday.
Vernon Harmon aged 14 from near Meigs accidentally shot his right hand while handling a revolver in McConnellville. The bullet pierced the palm and exited near the knuckle of the middle finger. Dr Northup attended and dressed the wound.
New York July 3 Rev Berthold Buckella special representative of the Lutheran churches in Transylvania appeals to the national Lutheran council executive committee for aid. He notes ministers salaries are only 8.64 per year at current exchange rates and a suit of clothes costs nearly five years' pay.
A new finger ring design uses a hinged mechanism that opens to frame two photographs when lifted and closes to secure them. The device aims to simplify showcasing paired images in a compact accessory.
The Fargo Forum backs Republican William Langer for governor while predicting Lynn J. Frazier would probably win the nomination. Langer led by about 3500 with 18,000 votes left to count. Senator A. J. Gronna still led over Dr. E. F. Ladd for the U.S. Senate nomination.
The United States Military Academy at West Point admitted its largest cadet class on record with about 500 to 600 new cadets entering in July. The influx marks a milestone for the academy as it expands its intake beyond previous highs.
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