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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1921
Page
4
The passage notes hard times will push separations to the wealthy, but home life may return as prosperity returns. It suggests impatient young couples may divorce, while others endure, rebuild, and form lasting homes founded on sacrifice, affection, and mutual respect, elevating them among citizens.
Health officials announce the city will stop its drug victims bureau after limited results. They cite addicts obtaining drugs elsewhere and the flawed method of supplying morphine at cost. Experts say no lasting cure exists, and emphasize rapid, drastic treatment as a possible path.
A cultivated Englishwoman, fond of Swan bin e and Wordsworth, attends a poetry society event. When Amy Lowell’s name comes up she asks who she is, and a young man replies Amy Lowell is our leading poet. She retorts by asking where she is leading them.
The commissioner of internal revenue lists top earners in 1918 with one person over 6.0 million and 67 over 1.0 million. Additional totals show 178 earning $500k to $1m, with several in the 1.6 to 4.0 million range. The report notes many incomes in the 600k to 1.6m band and mentions 8,000 red school teachers and broad disarmament sentiment.
In New York City a Traffic Court handles over 6 000 speed cases weekly with fines often 25 dollars or more. In the past year speed violations netted tens of thousands, while hundreds of pedestrians and drivers die or are injured on the streets. The article notes dozens of drivers from actors to executives paying fines and calls for stronger supervision and more road-test inspectors to curb rising motor fatalities.
The city lists growth in Masonic groups with Blue Lodge at 320 members and mentions Lancaster commandery waiving jurisdiction. The document includes miscellaneous Q&A on Patti sisters Italian origins and other trivia, plus notes on purebred stock and historic church seating.
Miles Pendergrast a former Logan resident died at a Columbus hospital Saturday from heart trouble. He was 54 years old and blind after losing his sight in a mining accident. Native of Ireland, he ran a soft drink shop in West Main street Bowen block and was buried in Mount Calvary cemetery several days ago.
Mr and Mrs George Goulding arrived home yesterday from Tite where they spent several days as guests of relatives.
G. lk. Smith of New York City filed a mortgage in Logan covering 15 million dollars for the Ohio Light & Power company with Union Trust of New York. The filing, recorded in 48 Ohio counties, involved a recording fee of 51.84 dollars. Smith represents Wickersham Cadwalader Taft, leading New York lawyers.
Mrs. F. M. McKay of Athens was called to the city Friday through Sunday due to her son-in-law Raymond Lanning's illness. Word reached on Saturday from Ha Blosser to George Blosser of Columbia reporting his wife’s serious flu condition developing pneumonia.
Miss Mable Brown was delightfully surprised on Saturday evening by a group of schoolgirl friends at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Brown in Glenview Heights. Guests included Jeannette Ambrose Mary Brown Rita Eberst Elizabeth Beck Winifred Lehman Francis Smith Dorothy Smith Marie Kleinschmidt Wilma Martin and Pennie Brown.
Clarence Brown of the O. S. A. spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Brown.
Miss Hazel Lehman of Columbus was the weekend guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Will Lehman on West North street.
Miss Clara Kleinschmidt of Columbus spent Sunday in Logan with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Louie Kleinschmidt in Zanesville avenue for a family visit.
Mrs. Fred Stracke has just returned from Detroit where she spent an extended visit with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Preston visited relatives in Columbus on Sunday. Miss Anna Cornell of the L. H. S. faculty spent the day in Columbus with her parents. Miss Jennie Brown of Akron was in Logan visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Brown. Hon. William Keenan was a Columbus visitor for the day, guest of friends.
Wayne Anthony of the O. A. at Athens spent Sunday in Logan with his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Anthony at 301 North Walnut Street.
Mrs. John Allen hosted the Standard Bearers of the M. E. Church at 116 South Culver Street Friday evening. Refreshments and an entertaining program delighted the group as members voted her a gracious hostess.
Across the state juries include women serving in municipal and common pleas courts. Curtains have been provided to shield women jurors, but in Athens County the sheriff has not installed them nor addressed female jurors as ladies.
The Athens window display at the Western Union office on W Union Street earns praise. Manager Joe Pitzer devised a clever scheme drawing many compliments from passersby and locals.
Weather outlook hints at worsening conditions by month end with colder winds and potentially heavy precipitation following a mild start in March. Forecasters say colder air arriving later could raise concerns for travel and local plans.
A commentary on a young woman’s fashion provokes a public discussion about gender norms and propriety.Editors note lingering tensions as readers weigh moral expectations against personal expression.
Poem praising Ohio and its statesmen and heroes. The author notes a deep love for the state as its fields are brown and sere, reflecting pride and heritage. The piece connects national duty with local memory and gratitude.
A stately poetic tribute to Ohio as a sovereign state and its valorous sons and daughters. It honors liberty, honor, and righteousness amid battles in Argonne and Flanders, praising state unity, national brotherhood, and enduring dedication to freedom.
The Senate committee on campaign expenditures reports Harding’s 1920 victory cost $8,100,921. Democrats spent $3,287,777. The figures reflect the high cost of political campaigns in Washington.
Miss Hattie Houston concluded a ten day stay in the city as guest of Mrs. Phila Friesner and friends and returned to Detroit on Saturday.
The Bureau states that individuals not employed by the Internal Revenue Service may charge a fee for preparing income tax returns. The Weather Bureau notes that winters vary but there is no substantial long term change to climate patterns.
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