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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1925
Page
12
Kiwanis is described as a vital force uniting business and civic members to serve society. The article praises organized leadership, cooperation, and the Golden Rule, noting enhanced efficiency, better business relations, and charitable support for underprivileged children through Kiwanis efforts across Canada and the United States.
Kiwanis International is a composite group of business and professional men devoted to civic and social service in communities. By May 27, 1925 it had about 1400 clubs in the US and Canada with 94 000 members, autonomous yet connected to district and International administration. The first club formed in Detroit in January 1915. first member Joseph Prance with application dated December 8, 1914. International presidents included George F. Hixson 1916 1917 and Perry B Patterson 1918 1919. The motto is We build, reflecting constructive Kiwanians work.
Partial OCR reads a item about Lydia and a vegetable cor product. The fragment mentions likely a product name and vendor but lacks clear context, date, or full details to confirm purpose.
An old timey advertisement claims Dave's Mentha Pepsin eases acute stomach distress within minutes. It promises rapid relief from gas belching and heartburn and links stomach health to fewer headaches and dizziness. Clines Pharmacy is listed as a seller plus a money back guarantee.
The Athens Kiwanis Club encloses West State street cemetery home to many patriots and supported the last community chest drive of twelve thousand dollars. It aided Boy Scout week last year and will supply artwork for the new high school. The club sponsored two Kiwanis clubs at Logan and Nelsonville.
Henry J. Elliott of Montreal spans 1919 to 1929. J. Mercer Barnett of Birmingham covers 1920 to 1921. Harry E. Karr of Baltimore is listed 1921 to 1922. George H. Ross of Toronto appears 1922 to 1923. Edmund TF Arras of Columbus is 1923 to 1924. Victor M. Johnson of Rockford is 1924 to 1925.
The Kiwanis Club funded about 200 flag holders and flags for Court street light standards. Decoration day saw four small flags along the route honoring veterans and underscoring American freedom and civic duty in Athens.
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