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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1923
Page
3
An advertisement touts Kellogg's Bran as all bran with no additives claiming it cures constipation. It cites reader letters praising relief, warns of toxin buildup from constipation, and advises daily consumption of two tablespoons with meals. The copy promotes versatile uses and hotel and restaurant service.
Minutes show prior meeting approved. Mayor Nay reports $154.35 in fines. A fire truck request is heard. Mill Street paving debated, site visit planned June 6. Verity Street line established. Dave Wallace seeks action on a rope obstruction. damages claim of 22.15 for a Madison Street incident tabled. Visitors include Mrs. Whitley and relatives from Seattle.
A baby clinic will be held at the public health nurse's office Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 4. Mothers who wish to have their babies weighed or need care advice should come and bring their babies.
A large number of friends and relatives attended the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Mender Tucker at her late home at 2 o clock. Rev. Tifft and Rev. C L Johnson conducted the service and singing featured Lead Kindly Light Rock of Ages and Beautiful Isle. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery.
Odd Fellows announce a Sunday June 10 memorial service at the M E Church at 10:30 led by Rev G E Tifft. Members and Rebekahs meet at 10 for procession. others wanting to attend may call the committee for transportation. Graves will be decorated in the afternoon with flowers provided.
The first advance man of the Redpath Chautauqua, Mr. Pritchard, will arrive Thursday for a conference with local committee members. The visit marks preparations for the upcoming program in the community this week.
The YMCA announces a large free summer program covering June to October with swimming at the Y pool and activities for ages 9 to 90. A chautauqua is set for July 3 to 7. The Marietta District Conference outlines a full schedule including devotions, lectures, and dinners across morning, afternoon, and evening sessions.
Miss Ruth Wharton Dorothy Minister and Lucile Bradfield attended a Sunday afternoon service at the county infirmary chapel. The Chauncey Church of Christ group of Christian Endeavorers hosts a service for inmates every three weeks with musical numbers talks and scripture readings. Local families are listed as visitors and guests in the community notices.
Leo Shields married Miss Ethel Coots by Rev Wilcox at the Presbyterian parsonage in Athens. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Coots of Circ Hill and the groom son of Mr and Mrs William Shields, former Athens residents. Their friends extend congratulations. L D Shields and daughter Miss Etta Shields were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs William Shields of Athens.
Homer Shields Jr and Miss Verna Fink of Circle Hill married in Columbus last week and plan to live in Chauncey. The groom is the son of Homer Shields and wife of High Street. Hazel Linscott of Athens visited Chauncey parents. Lodge meeting attendance noted for L O T M in Athens.
The Church of Christ missionary society will gather at Mrs. Guy Gardner’s High street home on Wednesday evening for a study on United States and Canada. Mrs. E. C. Wharton will lead and officers will be elected. all members urged to attend.
The Ladies Aid of M. E. church will hold an all day quilting session Thursday at Mrs. Lafe Crosser’s home on Lexington Avenue. Children of the M. E. Sunday School with assigned parts and others seeking roles for the Children’s Day program meet Wednesday at 3 o'clock.
The Drake family thanks neighbors and friends for sympathy after the death of their baby. They thank Rev Charley, Mr and Mrs Walburn, for comforting words, kindness, music, floral tributes, and all who shared in their grief.
Mrs. J. C. Campbell and her granddaughter Violet Russell have returned from a visit in Pomeroy with relatives and friends. They had been away since Decoration Day.
A reader recalls spending 1800 over seven years with physicians and specialists for stomach pains before using Mayre's Wonderful Remedy. The ad claims the product clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation, offering a money back guarantee from McKee Drug Co, Athens Gem Pharmacy, and Nelsonville.
You look better in stylish glasses and have comfortable assurance when appearance matters. Glasses that suit the links may not suit a wedding or church. Proper glasses for every occasion can be found at our store with lenses measured for a new pair.
Glouster leaders Robert Marshall and Fred Hemsley, president and vice president of the local miners organization, traveled to Columbus to meet Ohio Collieries Co officials over how work is shared among subdistrict mines. Mine 256 in Glouster and Mine 266 at Hollister are behind on turns, prompting the talks.
Dudley LeMasters of Beaumont and Pearl Canny near Nelsonville pleaded guilty before Magistrate J Helwig on charges of failing to procure licenses for their dogs. Each man received a fine of $2 and costs. The report notes Russia’s Transcontinental railroad as a long line.
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