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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1925
Page
3
Continued overview notes lawmakers criticizing officials who exploit justice systems near Buckeye Lake Indian Lake St Marys Reservoir and Portage Lakes. Senate bill by Bender would curb abuses by itinerant justices of the peace operating on city outskirts using commission constables and raiding nearby towns.
Nelsonville's mayor may be urged to enforce a longstanding curfew law after a Nelsonville Junior-Senior high P T A meeting. Advocates say curfew would curb night loafing by boys under sixteen and support library reading initiatives amid calls for new books and book donations.
Rutherford, a private detective employee in town, was served with a writ of attachment from Squire Donley's court. His Chevrolet remained in Chief Pearson's possession for about two hours while the Roudebush Garage filed a $40 repair bill. Upon payment, the attachment was withdrawn and the car returned.
Nelsonville March 13 Minnie Parry was surprised Tuesday evening when friends and neighbors gathered at her home. They presented her a boudoir lamp. The attendees included Mrs. Dille Mrs. Keeton Helen Reeves Mrs. McMorrow Mrs. Hull Mrs. Herrold Mrs. Pospichel Mrs. Hitchings Mrs. Cox Mrs. Bunton Mrs. Machin Frank Hitchings Weaver Newton Steves Foster Clark Standall Snowden Craig Brickles Crook Davis Marie Pospichel Rhoda Parry Rachel McBride Flossie Parry Marguerite Parry Bernard Pospichel and Charles Crook.
T C Laube head of the local Grotto outlines plans for the spring ceremonial session in April. With road repairs finished and the country club accessible, the institution is expected to attract more attention this year as Grotto officers formulate plans for the event and candidates journey across the River Styx.
Funeral style notice of Philadorian edge No. 157 F and A M with inspection Friday evening March 20 at the Masonic temple. M M degree to be conferred and ceremonies observed by District Lecturer H Erlt on from Marietta. Dinner at 6 o'clock will be served in the dining room.
Public invited to attend the Legion Air birthday party at the home of Glenford Dugan on Monday evening. State and national officers will broadcast speeches from Cincinnati and a musical program will be rendered.
School started as usual in the senior and junior high buildings and dismissed early to let students attend the basketball tournament opening in Athens. The Bereans aim for a 150 man class with special music and a good lesson. The King's Men meet Friday night at J F Barrows home 363 Madison street. all members urged to attend.
In Chauncey on March 13 visitors include Mrs. Robert Hillyer Charlies Hillyer and John Smith who went to Mount Carmel hospital Columbus to see Aurley Hillyer. Aurley is recovering from a surgical operation and hopes to return home soon. Donald Figginus also visits Columbus for weekend. Mrs. B F Conant shows great improvement, while Mrs. H S White of Logan remains ill.
Revival services start Sunday evening at the Nazarene Holiness Church in The Plains Chauncey. Rev. and Mrs. G W Appleman of Allensville Ohio will conduct the services. The public is cordially invited to attend.
In the Athens flood of March 1997 a brave band of rescuers repeatedly braved raging waters to rescue civilians. Three volunteers died in the effort and fourteen Carnegie medals and awards later honored the heroism. Communication broke for days as tracks were blown and water supplies failed, with funerals held daily and relief arriving after March 14 as the city rallied.
Chauncey March 13 The Ladies Aid met for a quilting forenoon and a business social session afternoon. Mrs Lettie Hentz presided as vice president. Readings were given by Mrs Myrtle Pidcock and Mrs Marinda Joyce with a list of present members and guests.
Loyal Men's Bible class members hosted a sing at the First Christian church in Chauncey. They will perform several special songs during Sunday school on Sunday morning.
State prohibition agents conducted raids Thursday and Friday arresting twelve people on charges of selling or possessing liquor. One woman is among those detained.
Chauncey, March 13. Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Grimes returned home from Sharpsburg where they visited their uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Grimes who are ill. Their daughter Mrs. L. R. Jones of Chauncey also stayed at the family home. Mrs. Grimes has been bedfast for several weeks.
Henry F Staffinger of Chauncey has been ill since before Christmas but is greatly improved. Mrs Staffinger fell on ice on East Converse Street in January and was laid up for weeks. Her sister Mrs Elizabeth Shafer of Peach Ridge has been with her for several weeks.
On Friday March 13 a Chauncey man set three hens and a neighbor woman postponed sowing lettuce after fearing the unlucky date. The bitty reflection mentions chicks and luck as locals joke about the day.
Mr and Mrs Frank Thomas of Cambridge visit Chauncey to see the latter s parents Mr and Mrs Fred R Porter and family on High street. Mr and Mrs George Williamson of Chauncey spend the weekend in Middleport visiting the latter s uncle and aunt.
An advertisement promotes McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a tastier alternative to cod liver oil for puny children. It claims quick appetite improvement and weight gain, cites pharmacies nationwide, and notes a 60 tablet supply for 60 cents. A case mentions a 9 year old gaining 12 pounds in seven months and a thin woman adding pounds in 24 days.
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