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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1918
Page
8
A homemaking remedy advises mixing three parts gasoline one part crude carbolic acid and plaster of Paris to create a powder for treating poultry. The guide warns against flames and details methods to apply the dust thoroughly to birds, noting ten pounds treats about 250 mature birds.
Troop 2 of the Boy Scouts remains active as the pioneer group to sell Thrift Stamps in Athens. The drive drew a large response and showcased the troop’s continued community effort.
Troop 2 boys lacked a booth for a stamp sale and Scout Master Porter faced a problem. The scouts pooled funds and bought a booth at a lumber company, starting the sale by the time the Scout master arrived.
The Ohio War Board urges wartime gardeners to tend their plots after planting. Protect crops from Kaiser bugs and potato mites by spraying with Paris Green arseniate or lead, applying under the leaves as well as on top to prevent damage.
Mr and Mrs John Hannahs of the Second Ward hosted a five o clock dinner with guests including Mrs Thomas Spencer and daughter Ruth Marie Mrs John Pratt and daughter Margaret Gail of Nelsonville Mrs Ross Hannahs and daughter Dorthea Willogene Mrs Marion Swyers and Master Ray Master Dick Hannahs and the Hannahs themselves An evening country auto ride followed.
Report of solicitors detailing why many residents refused or reduced War Chest gifts. Reasons ranged from religious objections and anti government sentiment to poverty, illness, draft hardship, and plans to give to other charities. Several affluent locals offered minimal sums or justified nonpayment, while some later increased contributions after reflection.
Thomas Bumgardner broke his right leg above the knee and injured his hip in a fall at the Linden mine on Thursday. He will be out of work for some time but is progressing as well as expected.
Miss Margaret Johnson daughter of Mrs Lydia Johnston and Benjamin Gabbs of Middleport wed Wednesday evening at 7 30 led by Rev Father Schneider at the parsonage. They were accompanied by Miss Clara Reinhart of Columbus and Leo Carroll of Syracuse. They left Thursday for Ashland and other points then plan to settle in Ashland where Mr Gabbs is employed.
Mrs. Mary Russell 88, a pioneer Middleport resident, died at her daughter Mrs. Lou Moore's home after injuring her hip in an accident last Wednesday. Widow of Eli Russell, she leaves eleven children: Fred Charleston, George, Mrs. Mary McElheny Colorado, Robert Akron, Mrs. Cora Nelson Dexter, Mrs. Lou Moore, Mrs. Will Densmore, Mrs. Andrew Smith Middleport, and Emma Russelle deceased.
Mrs John Pratt and Mrs Thomas Spencer with children visit Pomeroy relatives while A E Lawrence departs for Camp Upton to see son Arthur of Battery A 136th Heavy Artillery en route overseas. Others travel from Athens to Camp Sheridan and Camp Lee as bucks shipyard and naval enlistment efforts unfold.
Mrs S E Daniels and daughter Freda visited Mrs R M Snyder on Wednesday. Corporal S D Reeves home on ten day furlough from Fort Foote Md. Mrs Vern McDonald of Glouster visited relatives here Thursday. Ethel Fierce and Carrie Smith in Jacksonville Thursday. Jesse Rush home on a 15 day furlough from Camp Sherman. Local mines operating. cars plentiful. Mrs Leo Lemoine of Taylor Ridge visited Thursday with daughter Mrs Harry Leake. Nellie Hixson ill with typhoid fever. Garnett and Ada Leake visiting grandmother Mrs Dora Heffken on Taylor Ridge. William Maynard, employed at Corning, visited family. Mrs Vint Vore returned after operation in Columbus. improving. Otto Schrappe and mother visiting from Chauncey. Mrs Ceila Simons and sons and Mrs John Ryan and grandson business trip to Glouster Friday.
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