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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1925
Page
3
Mrs. Mary Skibo of Michigan City Indiana confessed to killing her husband while he slept. She had blamed her daughter Mary 19 who later admitted the girl was innocent.
In London Captain D. E. Massy 32 tall six feet dubbed Beau Brummell in dress and India service is shown as Exhibit A. In Paris Jacques Catelain the so called Valentino of French films is Exhibit B. The piece asks how they compare with American boyfriends.
Mr and Mrs Henry Lancaster hosted a Lancaster family reunion at their Nelsonville home with all members present Guests included Lawrence Lancaster and three sons Rowland Peter Neil of Plattsmouth Neb Herrold Lancaster Oak Harbor Royden Lancaster and daughter Dorothy New Comerstown Hubert Lancaster and two sons Calvin and Bobby William Lancaster and son Paul Edgar Lancaster Mrs Ray O'Dell and Donald Lancaster all of Nelsonville
Mr and Mrs E B Beard entertained guests Sunday in Nelsonville with Mr and Mrs Rocky and Billy Smith of Lancaster and Mr and Mrs James Beard joining the gathering along with Mr and Mrs Ben Smith and other friends.
Nelsonville report notes Mr and Mrs Marion Lowther hosted guests over the weekend including Mr and Mrs J F Curry of Columbus Dr Wayne Ronaugh Cathleen Lowther and baby Tommy Lou from Rockdale Ohio and Mr and Mrs Frank Mellinger and Mr and Mrs Don Davis of Athens A C H Roudebush and Jack Roudebush are in Detroit on business.
Vern Vorhes and his daughter Margery spent Sunday in Columbus with Mrs. Vorhes, enjoying a family outing.
Several hundred members and families attended a district meeting and basket picnic at the Grotto grounds in Nelsonville. The program featured vocal and instrumental music, readings, and addresses with the Legion band from Logan providing music throughout the day.
June 29 entry notes Mrs Will Fleck will entertain the past chiefs of the Pythian Sisters at her home on Wednesday night July 1 in Nelsonville.
R A White sold his Lancaster grocery and along with son Rowland has moved back to Nelsonville to make their home for the foreseeable future.
Mr and Mrs Chester Haning announce the arrival of a little son born at their home on Sunday.
Mrs. 8. S. Blackburn and son Donald Mr. and Mrs. Henry Court ney and Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Mc Laughlin spent Sunday with relatives near Albany. Mrs. Sam Hanley and son John returned Sunday evening to their
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Donaldson of Columbus were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Simms as local residents hosted visiting relatives from Columbus.
Three hundred sixty one persons joined the Junior Order of American Mechanics outing to Tiffin, with seventy one travelers from Nelsonville. The trip lasted from 3 a.m. to 11 p.m. no accidents occurred. Grandchildren Mary and Henry accompanied the group home.
Practical advice for travelers on how to remove hub caps using a rag and press a spoke with a foot to turn wheels, how faulty sparkplugs cause engine trouble, and simple improvised lighting from a gas soaked cloth. Also notes a man named Davies who paid killers to murder his wife, later repudiating the confession.
Fish and game tips describe saving extra catch by brining in four ounce pieces for at least 12 hours. Drain thoroughly then smoke on a home built barrel smoke house with a birch bark cover, using a slow fire of hardwood and damp needles for three hours to dry and preserve the fish.
Instructions from a Chicago club on mastering an overspin putt emphasize back and stop at right angles to the line, body stance variations, and a disciplined swing. Readers are guided to practice aligning the left elbow, right leg bend, and wrists to develop a straight, repeatable stroke.
New York reports an estimated 300 million dollar annual economic loss from mental diseases nationwide. The figure highlights healthcare costs, lost productivity, and long term societal impact.
Frederick Austin attempted to stop a thief by firing his revolver in a tailor shop. The shot pierced ten pairs of trousers but caused no injuries. He was fined 40 shillings for discharging a pistol to the public danger.
The Bureau of Standards aims to standardize underwear sizes to reduce fit issues across manufacturers. Currently different makes produce garments in the same labeled size that do not fit the same.
Phil lip Hellyer, nearly blind at 67, plunged into a river to rescue a child who had fallen from a dock. He reached the youngster and brought him to safety at the dock, earning local praise for the brave act.
Motion picture actress Helen Ferguson becomes Mrs William Russell in a Los Angeles ceremony. The couple sail for Honolulu aboard Russell's yacht Helen shortly after the wedding. It is Russell's second marriage and Ferguson's first.
The Dowler family hosts its first annual reunion at the Athens fairgrounds on Sunday July 5. All relatives are invited to attend and bring their dinner.
Jerome Dotson of St. Marys West Virginia pleaded guilty before Justice Pearl Helwig to intoxication charges this morning. He was fined 15 and costs which he paid.
A London maid robbed the home she served of jewels valued at 1500 dollars while her employer bathed. The next day she returned the front door key.
Washington reports Bureau of Standards tests find composite shoe soles heat conduct no more than leather. Nearly all people expect heat in warm weather, but the study shows no practical difference in thermal transfer between the materials.
In a move affecting religious spaces, voice amplifying devices were placed in Weate minister Abbey, Notre Dame de Paris, and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York, signaling a broad effort to enhance audibility during services.
In Edmonton Alberta a man who bought a marriage license seven years ago will wed the same bride under that original license. The bride changed her mind then and has now changed it again, with the groom retaining the original license for the ceremony.
Frank J. Barnjum purchased a timber stand near Vancouver and endowed it to remain standing forever as an example of the province’s forests before widespread lumbering. He notes that silence is often mistaken for sense.
An advertisement promotes McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as an easy to take alternative to liquid cod liver oil. It claims rapid weight gain and health benefits with a 60 day money back guarantee, urging readers to buy from Cline Pharmacy Co and McKee Drug Co.
Columbus June 29 The state office building commission announced the selection of the South Third street site for the proposed new state office building. The property lies east of the State House annex, starts at the Dispatch building’s south wall and extends south 111 feet along the Y W C A properties, reaches east to Fourth street, with frontage on Fourth from Capital alley extending about 235 feet south.
Ad promotes Lavapitk eye wash by Gibson's Pharmacy claiming to refresh eyes with camphor and witch hazel. It includes a free eye cup and closes with a light line about variety in life.
Edwin Mills son of N E Mills head of the Athens county farm bureau fainted on Washington street after a doctor visit and was revived on the steps of the Presbyterian church by Prof Whitehouse who was nearby Mills is now recovering
Columbus reporters say the state building commission is choosing a site for a 4 million dollar state office building while the legislative advisory committee with veto power awaits a decision on the location.
The War Department announced certificates will be conferred tomorrow to fourteen civilians for valuable contributions to national security through industrial preparedness during World War I. The recognition honors those who aided in procurement of supplies for the war effort.
A player who bats out of order and is penalized is removed for the improper action, while the proper batter takes his place. The out call applies to the misordered batter, and the batter’s status remains as a member of the batting lineup for the rest of the inning.
A June wedding couple enjoys a fortunate match with a partner described as both attractive and skilled in cooking. The note depicts a cheerful union highlighting practical and appealing traits.
A new French process powder named Mellogic claims to resist perspiration, hide pores, and provide a natural looking soft skin finish. Available from D Zenner Co Athens Chase Drug Store Logan.
Tritipp and Simmons urge readers to avoid late nights by choosing preferred stations available on demand. Willard Radio Batteries are advertised as assisting listeners to receive and retain the stations they want.
A local cleaning and dyeing service promotes its skillful work as the essential solution for residents seeking reliable cleaning and fabric treatment. The message emphasizes quality craftsmanship and dependable service.
The Calles government announced that about two hundred foreigners including some Americans will be expelled from Mexico. Officials describe them as undesirable petty crooks preying on countrymen. Expulsions follow Mexican law as the government deems it the better solution.
Putnam county commissioners withdrew support for Floyd Ordway’s continued imprisonment in the Ohio state penitentiary after deeming his liquor law violation sentence served. The governor granted a pardon, allowing Ordway to care for his wife and two young daughters.
A record class of 570 is scheduled to take the state bar examinations in Columbus on Tuesday and Wednesday. Seba H. Miller, clerk of the state supreme court, announced the figure today. The previous record was 494 in 1933.
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