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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1923
Page
2
The Brotherhood of the Athens Presbyterian church meets Thursday March 8 at 6 pm. Dr. Walter L. Whalton of Central Presbyterian church Zanesville will deliver the address as synod of Ohio moderator. Women provide an excellent supper to aid the event.
Former congressman Manuel Herrick denounces widespread liquor law violations among House members. He accuses colleagues of drinking in the Capitol, blocking reform, and credits his own stance as a lone voice for common people while planning to send his message directly to voters via airplanes.
The council voted to buy a 41 by 182 foot lot on West Washington Street opposite the Messenger Building as a site for a new City Building. The Masons own the Lastro building and the adjacent lot. asking price is 12000 dollars. The site committee reported favorably and sale to a bidder could fund a more suitable municipal structure.
Seven Lima chiropractors appeared in Justice Guyton's court and prepared to go to jail rather than pay a fine for practicing without a license. Trial was postponed to allow both sides more time to prepare their cases.
Parties from eastern Ohio asked the Athens city council for a ten year garbage removal franchise. The city would refer terms to the city solicitor and decide if mutual advantage exists. The proposal includes a private disposal plant funded by the firm and a 60 cent monthly charge per household.
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