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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1924
Page
3
A tented city on a 150 acre farm near Jackson hosts Michigan Ku Klux Klan members for their yearly gathering. An estimated fifty thousand attendees listen to a formal address as part of the event.
The snippet lists a July 4 dinner at 181 Mill Street with many guests from Wheeling Columbus Chauncey and Athens. It also mentions a bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs. Elia Burnell and Mrs. Leighton Aumiller with former classmates, and a baseball Q&A feature about ground rules and scoring by Billy Evans.
The Father of Physical Culture cites studies and anecdotes arguing vegetarians show equal or superior health and mental clarity, with a 1902 Dresden Berlin race favoring a vegetarian winner by nearly eight hours. He notes fruit based nutrition and a vegetarian youth improving through gymnastics, with emphasis on dried California fruits. He also references baseball umpiring rules about bases after overthrow.
City officials heard a report from state board of health inspector KR L Sweeny on severe sanitary sewer conditions in Nelsonville. He cited improper design and overloading with six inch to six foot blockages, infiltration from ground water, and lack of cemented joints. He urged hiring a sanitary engineer to conduct a full survey and plan repairs and a possible rebuild of the sewer system. No council action taken yet but a later session is planned.
The council reviewed a proposed licensing ordinance for peddlers and hawkers, sponsored by local retail merchants. It was advanced to a second reading with final action expected at the regular August meeting.
The universe and district operators formed a scale committee at a joint conference last week. It convenes today in Logan to consider inequalities in working conditions. If an agreement is reached the joint conference of delegates will reconvene.
Council adopted ordinances to proceed with Mason City street projects and advertise bids after ordinances take effect. The work ties to the Buchtel road job, with petitions to improve Nelson street leading toward Frog Hollow. City may issue bonds up to about 25 000 dollars this year, pending resource checks and state limits. The mayor reported June fines totaling 443.18 and actions included dismissing a reckless driving charge against Mrs. Michaels with a new affidavit against her husband. A baby clinic will be held at the public health nurse’s office Wednesday from 2 to 4 PM.
For the pleasure of Mrs John Lloyd Evans the Circle of Ruth of the Presbyterian church entertained at dinner on the Shafer lawn. Thirty one members and guests enjoyed a 6 o'clock dinner with attractive tables. Mrs Evans received six Sterling silver forks as a gift. A social time followed. Mr and Mrs T C Green returned from a visit at Philo Ohio.
After last night’s ticket sellers meeting, prospects for a successful chautauqua session grew. An opening program this afternoon drew a large crowd with guests Mr. and Mrs. David Quick of Caldwell visiting Dr. and Mrs. E. R. B. Acomb. Mr. Quick attends the Kiwanis affair on Wednesday.
Believers expect a big class next Sunday as 87 men attended the last service. The orchestra was absent but will perform a special program next week. All men are invited to attend the Bible school.
Mrs William Mills hosted a Monday evening gathering for her English guest Mrs Ernest Price now of Toronto Ontario. The Mills home displayed national colors of the two nations with sweet peas and English roses. Guests enjoyed bridge and luncheon featured a centerpiece of flags and maple leaves. Out of town guests included Mrs Price Miss Elizabeth Inman and Miss Flo Hutchins. Other locals and visitors shared time at Athens and Columbus during the weekend.
Mr and Mrs James Sharp take their two daughters Mary and Helen to Cincinnati Sunday where Mary will teach scout craft at Camp Proctor while Helen enjoys a month of camp life. Mr and Mrs William Mills host guests Mrs Ernest Price and daughter from Toronto at the Athens country club. Appendicitis notice mentions Miss Ruth Matheny being taken.
Cedar Point officials confirm plans to host potential Democratic convention adjournment if New York actions require it. President G A Boeckling of the resort company sent a telegram to Chairman Walsh at Madison Square Garden and promised adequate accommodations and a cool climate.
A garbled Washington area recall mentions appendicitis in West Virginia with names Frank, Mesdames, and accompanying figures. A hospital scene references Mercy Freer and Leland Krieg. Snakes bite contrary to belief, with notes on medical staff and patients.
Senor Miguel Jehan, a Spanish musician and instrument maker, introduces the nid get melba a device using two bellows and a phonograph needle and diaphragm to give the hotel a singing character. The invention is dubbed by its creator as the nid get melba.
Efforts underway to induce William Jennings Bryan to deliver an address on the closing night of the camp meeting now in full swing, with organizers hopeful for his participation.
The Brown family from Columbus and nearby towns gathered at the W. H. H. Brown home west of Athens on Sunday July 6 for a large family reunion. An outdoor picnic dinner was shared with parents W. H. M. H. Brown and spouses hosting alongside numerous relatives including Kathryn and Dorothy Cleveland, Billy Brown, Illythe Brown, Harold Brown, Inex Brown, Herbert Brown, and many others from Ohio and nearby states.
London July 8 reports the death of Calvin Coolidge Jr son of President Coolidge of the United States drawing deep sympathy from Britain as officials and public figures extend condolences across the Atlantic.
Inshire Persia July 7 1 S S army round the world aviators depart Inshire today bound for Magdad on the ongoing world flight mission led by the air corps official schedule notes the caravan of pilots and planes as they begin the leg toward Mesopotamian air space.
A sneak thief entered the Cincinnati home of Eugene Frank and stole jewelry valued at $1,200. The thief gained access through an unlocked door. The items included a diamond platinum bar pin worth $400, two diamond rings totaling $650, and a ruby diamond ring valued at $150.
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