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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1922
Page
3
Pope Pius XI was crowned and seated on the papal throne in St Peter's Cathedral. The vast cathedral, noted as the largest in the world, overflowed with church dignitaries and crowds for the ceremony.
Ohio Bell announces law enabling unification of Nelsonville and nearby exchanges. Nets will connect without extra cost to Buchtel Murray City and Carbon Hill subscribers. After consolidation toll lines switch to Bell, enabling calls across unified service with same rates as Bell. Project aimed for completion by April 1 with rapid rollout and West End PTA program noted.
Mr Lon Coakley underwent a successful operation at Grant Hospital Columbus yesterday. He remains under observation and is expected to recover fully in the coming weeks.
A Monday evening party at the home of Mr and Mrs George Wallace on Chestnut street honored Elder Francis May of Middletown for his 52nd birthday. A bountiful supper followed for 63 attendees and several useful presents were given to him.
The Rev Shureman will speak Thursday at 7 o clock at the Presbyterian church. He has long served as a missionary in Colorado and will illustrate his talk with fine views. The public is invited and admission is free.
Clifford Spencer of Kingwood West Virginia attended Mrs. W A Sniffen's funeral in Marietta then stayed with his parents Mr and Mrs Joshua Spencer. Jack Roudebush of Cincinnati visited his brother Mr C H Roudebush and family. Mrs D J Williams spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs W L Hawkins. Edith Stiers returned from a week with Pomeroy relatives. Parker Sniffen and Max Sniffen visited Marietta family members before returning home.
The bake sale held Saturday at Ed Mills’ electrical shop by the East school association was a complete success. The association thanks Mr. Mills for his courtesy in lending the shop and thanks all others who donated their services.
The canal improvement proposition will be discussed at the Chamber of Commerce meeting Thursday evening at the regular meeting. A special invitation is extended to all interested, whether members or not. Supper will be served promptly at 6 15 at the Y M C A.
Two big games at the Y gym Friday feature the last Shawnee team against the regular Y M C A squad and Murray City school facing the Y intermedi ates. First game starts at 7 30.
The W C T U held the Francis Willard Memorial at the Wallace residence on East Columbus street with about 50 guests. Mrs. Anna Allen led, Rev. Paul E. Kemper spoke on the legacy of Francis E. Willard and the women of the WCTU, after musical selections by Mrs. Wallace and others. An obituary for Elmira Wilson Ferguson notes birth in Parkersburg in 1840, marriage to T J Ferguson, nine children, church affiliations, and funeral services led by Rev. Warner.
A musical program featured A. Dxorak's Humoresque performed by Edna Spencer on violin Bessie Stephenson on saxophone and Mrs Thomas Spencer on piano. The audience joined in America and prayers closed the event led by Rev. Paul E Kemper.
The Circle of Ruth Chapter of Westminster Guild welcomed Mrs. B. Wingerd of Martins Ferry and Mrs. H. R. Harrington of Logan along with the Ladies' Missionary Society and pastor for a two session afternoon and evening at the Presbyterian church. The event featured ferns flowers floor lamps and a two course luncheon served by the Ruth girls. Mrs. Wingerd gave an address and led a round table discussion on improving church organizations.
Mr and Mrs J S West and two children of Columbus spent Monday and Tuesday with the former's parents Mr and Mrs R C West in Nelsonville.
Ad promoting Bromo Quinine tablets as a tonic laxative and germ destroyer. Claims relief from headache and cold with the genuine product bearing E. W. Grove signature. Includes dosage size 30c and brand reminder to ensure authenticity.
Glouster Bon Ton Millinery will present a spring and summer display Friday and Saturday March 3 and 4. The event features new shades Perriwinkle canna bonfire pumpkin serpen tine rapid and rubelite. Mrs W E McCarty Glouster invites all to attend. After a O E S meeting Tuesday night a social honored Mrs R J Thompson who departs for Los Angeles Calif refreshments and games followed with a handbag gift from the lodge members.
The Loyal Order of Moose cleared 78.65 at a dance held for the Moosehart endowment fund. Members express satisfaction over the strong financial showing and commitment to the cause.
The wash-house at mine 256 has been completed and was ready for use today for the first time, marking a milestone in site facilities.
Thomas Power is in Columbus on business. The meeting to organize an Odd Fellow Encampment, postponed due to grand officers’ absence, now shifts to Saturday evening March 18.
E. E. Munden of this city underwent a successful operation in a Columbus hospital Tuesday morning for appendicitis and gas bladder trouble. He came through the operation nicely according to a message received that same afternoon.
The Ferguson family thanks friends who opened doors and assisted at the funeral services for our dear mother.
Thomas Power has rented the Hollister building formerly used by the McDonald barber shop and will open a nation store likely late next week. The room is being redecorated and shelving installed.
Miss Blanche Light travels to Portsmouth for a short visit with her sister Mrs. N. E. Rickey, departing today for a few days of stays and family time.
The second quarterly conference of Albany charge will be held at Hebbardsville M. E. Church on Sunday March 11. At 10 30 A M Dr F M Evans will preach. Communion service will follow and all are invited to attend.
School at 9 30. The business meeting will be at the church Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Roland McPherson mourn loss of their son who died last week. Clarence Johnson resigns as teacher due to illness. Theodore Wingett to finish the term. Visitors and travels include Ray Johnson of Athens with James Johnson and wife and Hiram Frost visiting in Athens. Exhibits include cows tested by dairymen and farm purchases by King and others near Wingett Chapel and Jeff Mansfield farm.
Two young men from Athens, John Newman and Cash Bentz, were arrested after officers pursued a Ford coupe with moonshine. Five quarts were found in the car and Bentz faces transporting liquor charges. both men are held in the county jail awaiting arraignment before Judge Worstell, with Magistrate Helwig and Constable Mariner as witnesses.
Frank Sneed, former chief deputy, is assigned to jail bookkeeping while awaiting a new trial motion. A jury found him guilty on charges of falsifying sheriff’s office records after an eight minute verdict.
Mrs Elizabeth Stephens Troy of Juneau Alaska a 1920 Democratic national convention delegate paid a 100 fine for odor from a trunk packed with lingerie and other feminine finery An odor from seven Scotland made liquid bottles was detected by dry sleuths The trunk was opened and Mrs Troy was arrested for Volstead act violation She pleaded guilty and Judge Dooling assessed the fine
Cleveland featherweight Danny Frush stopped Buffalo opponent Dick Loadman in the fourth round of a 12 round match in Youngstown Ohio. Frush said he requested the stoppage to avoid beating a man who would not retaliate as the crowd booed Loadman throughout.
Professor C. Martzolff spoke at the Class Six supper on Tuesday, urging that man live for a moral ideal rather than riches. His address drew tears from many listeners and was described as a forceful, convincing talk from an Ohio university professor. A church supper, music by Mrs. Russell Rupp, the Class Six chorus and quartet, and Merrill Kerr’s remarks completed the program.
The National Male quartet will perform at the university auditorium as the sixth lyceum program for Red Cross relief. They will join the Kiwanis Club dinner at the university cafeteria where James Ginnan will outline relief drive plans for Athens county. All proceeds from the quartet concert will go to the Red Cross relief effort.
Senator Harris of Georgia introduces a bill to extend the federal warehouse act enabling licensing of warehouses used to store agricultural products. The measure aims to regulate storage facilities and ensure standardized practices across the industry.
Funeral services for William Brooks will be held at the residence 19 Race street Thursday morning at 10 30 oclock conducted by Rev Dr A Y Wilcox Friends may call Wednesday evening
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