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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1923
Page
5
A surprise birthday gathering at 216 West Washington street Athens brings together Judge and Mrs A S Bethel and many local residents for a lawn supper under an arbor. Attendees include Prof and Mrs George McLaughlin and others while several guests travel for visits and tournaments.
President Harding plans a series of coastwise speeches as he travels aboard the U S Henderson with naval transport to Vancouver and San Diego. The addresses on foreign affairs and agriculture from St Louis and Hutchinson will be revisited to reflect reaction since Tacoma.
A copper money piece featuring the uncrowned head of Queen Victoria is being recalled by the Bank of England. The action affects currency circulation and consumer possession across the realm.
In Columbus on July 24 a case tests mercy and legality as Mrs. Oren Van Wincklen, who adopted a baby, faces abduction charges after taking her own child back from the probate disposition. Neighbors urge Governor Donahey to grant a pardon despite the legal outcome.
Chauncey at Sulphur Lick Springs near Chillicothe hosted a joyful reunion of Johnson and Nichols families this Sunday at Mrs. Joseph Nichols home. Guests from Columbus Loddon Xenia Athens Middleport New York and Sulphur Lick Springs gathered for a picnic meal and storytelling memories.
The New York report notes Edward W. Bok received over 5000 letters in response to his $100,000 offer for the best practicable plan to achieve world peace. Respondents call for reform of the financial system religion and education to secure peace.
Mrs Edw Minister and family returned from Sulphur Lick and stopped in Chilli cothe as guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Ottman. Mrs Frank Weaver and sons went home to Nenia with Eleanor Minister Chancey and Mrs I N McHarg and Lois of Athens R T. Elbert Johnson and family visited Fo ward Minister and family. Forward Minister and family left for Middleport NY. Mr Johnson and the named sisters are related.
A Chauncey party led by Mr T J Schoonover and Mr Webb Cunningham with families from Federal and Liberty Hill traveled by car to Chester Hill for a picnic. In Stockport they visited Mrs Hogan an 80 year old lifelong resident.
Mr and Mrs John Michaels and son Earl of Nelsonville traveled to Chillicothe with Mr and Mrs Donald Sheffield and son John Scott and relatives including Mrs Bishop and family and Scott Johnson to visit Chester and John Michaels recently home from West Salt Lake City Utah and other points of interest.
In Cleveland on July 24, a committee on unification of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Methodist Episcopal Church South met to settle the division that split the denomination after the Civil War, with reconciliation seen as near.
Chicago police search Frederick Seibold Jr after his disappearance. At the same time investigators report $150,000 missing from the Garden Building Corporation funds, indicating possible foul play linked to the disappearance.
Mr and Mrs C Frye with Earl Gladys and Floyd Harveys and children Margaret Violet and Robert traveled from this city to Portsmouth Sunday to visit the former's son in law Ray Knight and daughter. They enjoyed a fine grove picnic dinner near the Ohio river and all report a happy trip.
Mr and Mrs S Jackson and daughters Irene and Trucille Mr and Mrs Andrew Jackson and daughter Margaret Mrs O Jackson Albert Jackson Homer Johnson and Virgil WLahugh formed a party that motored to Old Man's Cave Sunday for a picnic and day out. Emily and Ethel Urwin and William Urwin return home to Buchtel after visiting Mrs Della Syx and family. Anna Mae Herrington Agnes Sherriden of Glouster visit Miss Mary Syx. William Syx Hamley Run and Roy Syx Floodwoods spend Sunday with Elmer Syx family.
Chester Syx of near Glouster spent the weekend visiting J. E. Syx and family in Chauncey. Mr and Mrs Charles Leffler of Chauncey toured the Ohio River area Sunday and visited in Pomeroy Middleport and Che stre with a picnic dinner.
There is no Women’s Class of the Church of Christ gathering this week. The class will meet in two weeks at Mrs. Mollie Gardner’s home. Miss Edith Wilson is visiting Cedar Point for a few days. Miss Ella Grimes spent Sunday at Buckeye Lake.
Mr and Mrs G M Brookins of Chauncey visited the former's parents Mr and Mrs Milton Brookins at Millfield Sunday afternoon.
A vintage instruction advises keeping blotting paper under the dressing table cover to absorb spills and protect the wood from stains. The tip emphasizes quick absorption to prevent disfigurement of the furniture finish.
Athens council met Monday to address rapid solutions for storm sewer expansion on Congress street and pole placement on Elliott street. They ordered the trunk line enlarged when funds allow and directed enforcement of franchise rules for pole locations. police to curb street sales on Court street. A temporary restraining order halted Consolidated Fuel from disposing of mine assets. a permanent hearing is set for Tuesday in common pleas court.
Sheriff Melintey vows action against fast driving on Athens county highways after Cadillac Limited driver F. F. Acton, speeding toward Athens, eludes pursuit at 45 mph. Acton was arrested on arrival and warned to curb recklessness.
Columbus Ohio July 4 Securities Commissioner Beck says stock selling in Ohio is practically at a standstill due to recent receivership of brokerage houses and transfer of several selling organizations to receivers. He cites universal caution among salesmen and brokers as bond requirements spread.
The Hocking Valley company alleges the coal leased by the defendant remains unmined and that the Consolidated company plans to remove its personal property and machinery. The lease gives the plaintiff a lien until the terms are fulfilled.
Michael M. Dugan former secretary to Cleveland millionaire James W. Corrigan was arrested in Montreal Qc for allegedly defrauding an Ohio bank of more than 456 909. The arrest followed a peculiar cigar gesture noted by authorities as part of the case.
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