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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1922
Page
7
A late news dispatch reports that all attendees from district two were cleared as the Four State Courthouse complex underwent a toning down of activity. The unclear text indicates a court or public building event affecting four staters in a regional area.
Fragmentary OCR notes a structure related incident titled around a building project near the four corners area. Authorities investigated possible hazards as workers dealt with debris and safety checks continue.
Elsa Irene Wilson and Walter Spears married Wednesday afternoon at the Wilson home on Lexington Avenue in Chauncey. Rev. Gilbert Courtney officiated the ceremony in an improvised fern and flower altar with close relatives present. Best man and bridesmaid were Carl Shafer and his wife, both siblings of the bride. A wedding dinner followed as friends send congratulations.
A community sing is scheduled next Wednesday evening July 5 at Noah Harvey's Hall Chauncey with Prof Hoover of Athens in charge. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Mrs. Thomas McHarg and family with Hannah Noble and several others from Chauncy toured to Crystal Springs for a picnic dinner then continued to Lancaster before returning home late Sunday.
Mrs Ruth James of Millfield entertained Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs G W Johnson and family of Albany Mrs Robert James and son of Helena Mont Mr and Mrs Emerson Carsey of Athens Mr and Mrs Dow Sanders and daughter Donna of Albany Misses Hazel Ruth Lahugh and George Strausbaugh of Chauncey William James son Phillip and daughter Esther of Sugar Creek and Mrs Albert Wilmore of Millfield.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Gardener hosted guests over the past week at their High street home. Attendees included Mrs. B. Hill of Montgomery West Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Brush and son of Phoenix Arizona, Mrs. George Johnson of Albany, and Mrs. R. C. James of Helena Montana.
Harry Van denberg of 233 Logan Ave Toledo says three weeks of Tanlac improved his nervous indigestion headaches and joint pain while helping him gain weight. He will keep a bottle on hand and notes Tanlac is sold by all druggists. COLUMBUS Ohio June 30 Governor Davis issues proclamation moving legislative session to July 3 and recommends a proposed constitutional amendment to add up to 16 million in bonds to fund veterans bonuses. The Senate is also asked to confirm Governor Davis recess appointments per American Legion guidance.
Mr and Mrs Guy Gardner and daughter Wyona with Mrs B Hill drove to Lancaster Sunday and stayed with Mr and Mrs Robert Williamson. Wyona visited the Strausbaughs in Logan. Pierce Fuller, recently in Columbus, returned to Chauncey to work in Bing Johnson garage.
Mrs Stevenson and family from Buchtel visit Chauncey relatives Mr and Mrs Cap Smith. Grace Richardson of Columbus and Gaynelle Young of Nelsonville join C W Ferrie and family on High Street. G W Johnson family and several others were guests of L C Strausbaugh in Logan. Albert Watkins of Athens visited Carol and Neal Tippett in Chauncey.
The nation records a historic shift as more people are employed in factories than on farms for the first time in U.S. history. This transition signals changes in industry, urbanization, and agricultural demand shaping the economy and labor markets.
A 19th century health warning claims American women overestimate their power and risk illness from wet feet cold exposure and heavy lifting. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the unfailing remedy and cites thousands of testimonials urging readers to try it for regain of health and strength.
Mrs L L Sweazy entertained 20 friends on Wednesday with a pot luck supper and quilting featured. Attendees included Mrs Mary Reeves and daughter Helen Vivian Campbell of Nelsonville Tressa Myers of Columbus Mrs John Wright and two children of Nelsonville Mrs Lulu Lloyd and two children Mrs Bill Kellenbarger of Green dale Myrtle Pidcock Alma Bricker of Beaumont Miss Marie Thomas of Murray City Mrs John Sweazy and two little children Mrs Robert Hixon Mrs Will Watkins of Chauncey and the immediate family.
A widow's husband proclaims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured his wife of stomach and intestinal ailments after ten years of gall bladder and related troubles. The simple tonic claims to remove catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract and offers a money back guarantee after one dose.
Miss Iva Swazy of Chauncey visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Babe McAter of Jacksonville. She was accompanied by their son Carl who left for Chillicothe Monday evening where he is employed.
A jaunty girlish dress pattern described with dotted Swiss and organdy, hemstitching and a high collar finishing with tie ends. Three sizes 12 14 and 16 years with a 14 year size needing 44 yards of 32 inch material. Dress can be made as a one piece or with blouse and skirt. Pattern mailed to any address.
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