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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1923
Page
3
Advertises Zemo as a cure for eczema blotches ringworm and similar skin troubles. Claims a 35 cent bottle or 60 cent for extra large sizes with instant relief and healing. Describes Zemo as a penetrating soothing liquid for delicate skin.
Neighbors and friends are thanked for kindness during the funeral service of Mrs. Pearl Duth er Davis. Flowers and cars were provided by Rev. Tift and Mr. and Mrs. C. Lt. Stout, as noted by the children.
Mrs James Bland entertained thirty little girls from her Sunday school class Tuesday afternoon in the Methodist church social rooms from 3 to 3. Contests and games provided entertainment and refreshments were served.
The plan calls for an interclass basketball tournament in Nelsonville this week with girls and boys teams from each class. Two rounds plus an elimination round chosen by draw, culminating in finals the following week. Eligibility requires grades above D in two subjects and class rank, with seven players per team.
Alva Marks was fined $5 and court costs in Mayor McCune's court yesterday for malicious destruction of property. He was ordered to replace the broken windows at the Bon Ton warehouse, damaged Sunday night.
Attendees at the funeral of Mrs Pearl Dilcher Davis included relatives and friends from Chicago Cambridge Ohio Columbus Petroit Michigan Zanesville and Logan with Mr Perce Raine hosting at 215 Adams Street Monday afternoon. Notable visitors included Mrs Grace McMasters from Chicago and Mr and Mrs Ernest Ross along with Mr and Mrs Raymond Benjamin.
The city schools will enjoy the first week in April as the spring vacation.
Friday night the W E A holds a meeting at the Maccabee hall with initiation and lunch. All members are urged to attend.
Nelsonville friends learn Mr Sisson has been selected to referee the college champion wrestlers tournament at Ohio State University this Friday and Saturday. Mr Pines of Chicago will alternate with him as the western referee. The cream of the west and middle west will compete in the big matches.
James S. McGaw, representing the national reform, will speak at the Presbyterian church tonight at seven o'clock on the subject The God Boy and the Bible. The city churches unite for the service and Mrs. Earl McCune will sing.
Akron Ohio resident Mrs H J Cox recounts long stomach trouble and indigestion prior to Taniac treatment. She credits Tantrac with ending years of distress, pain and gas, allowing her to eat freely and gain weight. The product is sold by druggists with over 35 million bottles sold.
Herman Luckoff of Chauncey sues Thomas and Wuecka Littler of Athens in county common pleas for 1265 dollars claiming they refused to vacate the North Court street bakery room by September 1922 and stayed until February 1 1923. He seeks 625 dollars back rent 240 dollar monthly manager salary and 640 dollars loss from keeping Altman on. The space is now used by Christman lunch room.
Troy Marshall of Athens visited Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Gilkey Sunday. Rev. Ackerman preached at the place Saturday night and Sunday morning. A fierce wind storm Monday damaged chicken houses, roofs, trees, and telegraph lines, hindering service. Harley Pierce and daughter visited G. H. Williams Monday. Will Gilkey suffered influenza for a week. Elsworth Wingett's illness improves slowly. Susan Hloward assists with housework and care.
The Central Parent-Teacher Association will meet on Friday March 16 at 2 o'clock. All school patrons are urged to attend the gathering and participate in the discussion and planning.
All members of the degree team of the D. of A. are requested to come prepared for work Friday night, March 16.
Mrs Chas Klein and her daughter Catherine spent the day in Columbus on business, stopping at local shops and meeting contacts.
Mrs Lewis Wilkison and helpers entertained W B A Social Club members at the Wilkison home. After business, guests enjoyed contests music and games with prizes awarded to Mrs Raymond Krepple and Mrs Dave Gorsuch. A late lunch followed for visitors Mrs Jack Schaeffer of Sheridan Wyoming and Mrs Jar Bridgewater and Mrs PD Crawford.
In Clatskville on March 35 the Bellaire board of education bid 35 060 for land from First Reformed Church for a new high school. The church sought 7 5000. A probate court jury awards the church 39 500.
The text presents garbled phrasing suggesting a proverb or dialect about sowing and expectations, but readable details are limited. No clear person or organization emerges from the fragments.
Anna Slater died February 22 1923 at age 36 years one month and 22 days born December 0 0 in Athens County survived by husband mother five daughters and one son plus many relatives. She accepted Christ before death and is mourned by a large family and friends.
Family requests prayers as they remember Mrs. Charles Gaskins and her children and ask for God to grant her eternal rest. The line “For all of us she did her best” reflects a personal tribute from loved ones.
A fiery cross ten feet high was burned on Lake View Aboltion, revealing Klansmen presence. Nearby residents saw several dozen people flee the scene in autos as panic followed the display.
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