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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1923
Page
6
L. E. Ferguson, Red Star bus driver, received 15 dollars and costs for speeding when questioned Sunday. Mayor Koppe warned that any future bus driver cited for speeding would lose his license. George Harris was fined 25 dollars and costs for drunken and disorderly conduct after arrest Saturday night.
The Rotary club's Monday meeting featured violin and piano numbers by Miss Mary Breene and Miss Nancy Work, with vocal selections by Mrs. Walter Scott of Lancaster. Mrs. Scott was accompanied by Miss Nellie Allen, and Miss Phiemone Ambrose, visiting with her parents, spoke about Girl Scout work in which she acts as a leader.
Architect Frank L Packard met with the building commission Monday to review plans and specifications for the new courthouse. The commission tentatively approved with minor changes and scheduled a final approval for next Monday after Packard begins work.
A joint committee from the Tour ist club and the Saturday club met the commissioners Monday to register that a clock be installed in the new courthouse. The commissioners assured the committee the request would be complied with and a clock placed on the Main street side of the new structure.
Real estate agent J W Gabriel lists properties ranging from 1700 to 12000 dollars across the city with building lots available. He invites showing properties anytime and offers to sell your property. Claims 360 properties sold in the past three years. Real Estate fund Insurance Agent Logan Ohio.
The committee interested in the matter was composed of Mrs. C. O. Allen, Mrs. Nancy Beem, Mrs. Jno. Wellman, Mrs. Russell Berlin and Mrs. L. D. Johnson.
Mrs A K Smith and six friends traveled to Waverly on Friday to attend a bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs Harry Foster.
Anthony Toerned and his daughter Mrs. Frank Harden returned from a short visit at Scio Monday. They were joined home by Miss Mayme Smith who will spend a few days in Logan visiting friends.
Mr and Mrs W A Carpenter of Athens visited Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Byron Wolfe. The party then motored to Cir cleville for a day trip, enjoying the outing and companionship.
Mr and Mrs 8 C Bright and family traveled to North Baltimore on Sunday for the death of Mrs Frank Smith mother of Mrs Bright.
Officer Nash and two state officers arrested Ellis Mack William Evans and Ernest Evans of Sand Run Saturday night. Their car wrecked between Nelsonville and Monday. Mack charged with transporting liquor, fined 100 dollars plus costs. The Evans brothers fined five dollars plus costs for intoxication.
The Tourist club enjoyed a delightful meeting at West Hunter street home of Mrs G C Weitzell. A business session preceded a program on Porto Rico based on her West Indies trip. Nellie Allen played a Chopin Nocturne and spoke on the Steubenville federation meeting.
Thomas Sunderland Mrs. Ella Clark Mr. D A Rannelis Mrs Lit singer and Miss Carrie Dewar appear in a Delaware roster of individuals connected to an event or notice.
Frank Harden states the band funds its expenses from all gigs and donations. Members dedicate time and money without pay, having invested $2267 to date with $659 donated and $1607 earned, arguing reasonable pricing like $2 per person for small jobs.
An itemized list showing donations is open for inspection. Citizens may contact treasurer Lawrence Kussler to request a refund of their contribution if they feel the city gains no benefit. The column invites more letters from residents expressing opinions on the band.
The fine arts building and Ellis hall hosted exhibits from Miss Stahl and Miss Brison’s departments during commencement week. Works ranged from still lifes, landscapes, portraits, and watercolors to china painting, with notable pieces like Old Beech. Brison’s students included design, binding, interior design, handwork, lamp shades, and pottery.
Death notices state George Allen will have funeral services Wednesday morning at 10 o clock at the Hebbardsville church with interment in the adjacent cemetery.
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