Millfield P T A Reports New Members and Candy Sale
The Millfield Parent Teachers Association met at the West Side school for a regular session. Two new members joined and a candy sale for the group’s benefit was set for Saturday March 10.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1922
Page
8
The Millfield Parent Teachers Association met at the West Side school for a regular session. Two new members joined and a candy sale for the group’s benefit was set for Saturday March 10.
Slogans claim St Jacobs Oil relieves backache from lumbago sciatic pain and strains by topical application. A trial bottle from the druggist supposedly eases soreness stiffness and lameness instantly and is said to be harmless and nonirritating to the skin.
Mrs Sallie Law born September 20 1870 Franklin county Virginia died March 4 1922 at age 51 years five months fourteen days. She married D W Law February 14 1888 and had five children Christine Ruth Lucy Cuyler and John with Christie predeceasing in 1919. The family lived in Athens County and Chauncey where she was active in the Church of Christ and left a lasting Christian influence. She is survived by her husband and children along with two sisters, two brothers, and other relatives.
We thank friends and neighbors who helped during our wife and mother’s illness and death. We thank the ministers singers and the undertaker for floral offerings. MR D W LAW AND FAMILY.
The weekly social column records visitors and gatherings around Athens. Mrs. Joe Hutchins called on Mr. and Mrs. Orville Shellman. Mrs. Shellman is recovering from nervous trouble. Several families hosted or visited relatives, including Abbie Graves of Columbus and visits to Copeland's hospital for tonsil removal.
A delegation of fifty leading American surgeons plans a forthcoming trip to London to study and witness the clinical methods and surgical practices of English colleagues. The visit aims to exchange expertise and advance international medical collaboration.
Ames Township residents including E A Sayers Arthur Mingus and Jeff Keirns called on neighbors. Ralph Guerra and Mrs Campbell remain ill. W W Wemmer bought a Fordson tractor and was seen moving it townwide. Chadwell family from Athens visited and enjoyed maple sugar at a sister’s camp. G E Thompsons sale drew locals. S P Merrifield of Athens visited her sister P A Pratt. Fletcher Boudinot ill with grip. PTA met at West Side school with small attendance led by Mabel Mattison. two new members joined. Union Sunday School suspended due to the superintendent’s health. Phil Powel seeks surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens. James Scott family returned to Wellston.
A Dayton News notice by Julius Mayer claims Lithiated Buchu cures nocturnal and daytime bladder troubles after a few doses. The bottle shows the formula and price is two cents per tablet, with sales points at McKee’s Drug Store and The Keller Laboratory in Mechanicsburg.
A corrected notice states the county commissioners will confer with the alleged parties on the next meeting day, March 20, not the previously published Friday date. The error related to the meeting schedule has been amended.
Advert reads Baalmann's Gas Tablets offering fast relief from gas and bloating. Three tablets before meals plus another three before eating aim to prevent gas, with claims of reducing nervous dyspepsia and offering lasting relief. Sold in yellow package for $1 by Cline's Pharmacy and other trustworthy druggists. J Baalmann, Chemist, San Francisco.
Claims Hyomei provides immediate relief from catarrh with medicated air sold by Mc Kee Drug Co.
Colds and catarrh yield to a soothing antiseptic cream that penetrates nasal membranes. Nostrils open, hawking stops, and breathing becomes easier. Ely's Cream Balm sold by druggists claims instant relief and fifty years of endorsement.
Probate Judge S M Johnson authorized a semi annual distribution of mothers pensions for sixty months benefiting 29 widowed mothers in Athens county. Over 2500 will be paid in total monthly al lotments from 8 to 20 dollars per family, supporting 89 children. Some applicants were new while others were discontinued or disallowed. The county pension fund rose from 4000 to about 5000 dollars annually under Judge Johnson.
The MF Asenrer Pattern Dept features a comfortable romper suit for playwear. It can be worn with or without a smock and offers options in pongee with stitchery, chambrey, or pin checked gingham. Sizes 2, 4, 6, and 8. a 4 year size needs 2% yards of 32 inch material. pattern mailed for 12c in stamps.
Reported in the Athens area several family absences and visits. Charles Bobo is seriously ill with pneumonia after a week with A. D. Morrison family. Blanche Woodyard wed Carl Caster in Dyesville on March 1, with best wishes from friends.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets present a mild yet effective laxative, replacing calomel for liver and bowel relief. The olive colored tablets claim quick action without harming teeth, gums, or causing after effects. Priced at 15c and 30c, they aim to lift heaviness and dullness from constipation.
Stalled a telephone box on the Citizens line. Jessie McCall moved his family last week from Chauncey to the farm of S E Searls. Delilah Dudgeon has been staying with Mrs William George of Dyesville the past week. Swett on sick list. Dudgeon clerked in the store during her absence. Harman from O U spent weekend with her parents. E C Schwan returned from Ninevah Pa. Kayser and Hendrickson visiting George Black and wife of Firmersburg.
Logan reporter Clint Webb states Gilbert Webb, jailed on failure to provide, was allowed to visit his seriously ill father in Mt. Sterling. Webb traveled with Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn Sunday and returned Monday, with Judge Pettit granting permission.
Mrs M A Cook of North Walnut street is very ill and bordering on pneumonia but slightly improving. Her daughter Miss Margaret Cook linotypist for the Lancaster Gazette has been called home to care for her mother.
The local Elks held their annual election on Monday evening selecting W. J. Lytle as exalted ruler Gifford Hull leading knight W C Adair loyal knight M C Martin lecturing knight Russell L James secretary C E Larimer treasurer Noah Roby tyler Geo Weiss chaplain Frank Judy trustee T C John elected delegate to the grand lodge meeting in June at Atlantic City George Smith named alternate.
Congratulations go to Mr and Mrs Theodore Newman on the arrival of a baby daughter at their home Tuesday. The infant weighs nine and a half pounds and has not yet been named. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Willard Newman of Logan and Mr and Mrs William Ward of New Straits ville.
Twenty two applications were received at the regular meeting of the Workman's Mutual Burial association held Monday evening. Practically every meeting adds to the membership. A feed of good quality was served by a committee led by Thomas Rainer, Harry Shaw, W. J. Lytle, M. C. Martin and S. R. Hayden.
Orla Wolfe announces candidacy for the county board of commissioners vacancy created by Isaac Van Duren’s retirement. Wolfe has served as foreman for road repair and improvement projects and is a well known city resident.
County Agents B L Raymond of Athens T B Foster of Fairfield and M V Bailey of Hocking attended a conference.
In conference with state supervisor F. L. Allen the leaders planned time and places for institutes in 1922 1923. Institutes will be held at Logan Gibisonville Ilesboro and Laurelville in this county with no definite dates announced.
A series of fruit growers meetings is set for Athens county on Thursday Friday and Saturday. Prof F H Beach of Ohio Agricultural College will discuss fruit tree management at W E Baughman’s Lee township orchard Thursday at 1 pm and again Friday at noon near Coolville at C W Hornsby’s J I Month orchard. W F Kampf will address Carthage township fruit growers Saturday at noon at the Month orchard on Dutch Ridge. Farmers interested in fruit production may gain valuable insights.
A Columbus Ohio saving institution promotes its safety and 5 percent interest for old age comfort. The Buckeye State Loan Co Rankin Building 22 East Gay Street, Columbus advertises assets over 21.7 million dollars and urges readers to call or write for prompt courteous service.
Mrs. Logan Ice died after a brief illness with pneumonia. She leaves a husband and three small children. Burial will take place near her girlhood home at Elkins West Virginia. Mr Stalnaker and his son Sherman of West Virginia were summoned due to the illness of Mrs Ice. The stork visited the home of
Musterole is a clean white ointment made with oil of mustard. Gently massage with fingertip for fast relief, without blistering like old fashioned mustard plasters. Available in 35 and 65 cent jars and tubes, hospital size $3.00.
Jackson Run L W Spayde and other Chauncey ministers visit friends while township officials meet. Truancy officer Con stable Tucker visits schools. Numerous local residents attend church, meals, and family gatherings in Chauncey and nearby Athens with callers and guests sharing news of health, travel, and work.
Sunday and weekend visits mark the week as relatives gather at Parker and Elliott households. Belpre ties appear with Miss Mary A. Stone visiting Otho Elliott, while Misses Ethel Jessie and Gladys Parker stay with E K Parker in Parkersburg.
Ad for a 30 cent Bromo Quinine tablet claims headache relief by curing the cold. Describes it as a tonic laxative and germ destroyer and notes the genuine product bears E. W. Grove’s signature. Urges buyers to insist on Bromo.
Silas Tanning aged 16 of near Covington Kentucky picked up a package he thought harmless last night. The device exploded severing three fingers of his right hand. Emergency crews transported him for treatment.
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