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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1923
Page
5
The article describes time locks electric vault alarms and police guards protecting bank operations. Two night watchmen and two uniformed officers in the lobby during business hours are mentioned. It notes these safeguards are costly but deemed necessary to reassure depositors.
The Girl Scouts of Troop II hosted an anniversary tea Saturday from 2 to 5 at the Methodist church scout room. Mothers, Troop I members, and officers attended with green Patrick’s Day decor, cozy seating, and a 5 o’clock picnic supper.
Mrs. Margaret A Benedict soprano Miss Sirouhee Arpee pianist and Mrs. Clarence C Robinson accompanist performed in the fifth Sunday concert by the School of Music Ohio University. Benedict sang Mozart Handel and a Puccini aria while Arpee opened with Chopin and Schumann. The program featured Armenian Lullaby and an 18th century French number. Robinson accompanied with poised grace and was praised as a capable co performer.
News of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Luster W. Bobo at 133 Centra Avenue is announced. The ceremony on January first was performed by Justice of the Peace Pearl W. Helwig. The bride is daughter of Ona Bites of Pt Paterson Street Pt Pleasant, and the groom is son of Caster and Mrs. Bobo of Vinerat.
Mrs Noble C Shilt entertained the active Delta Sigma Epsilon chapter with a St Patrick Day party at 88 East State Street. The color scheme blended sorority green and cream with St Patrick Day greens. Games and music provided diversion and a dainty callation was served by the hostess.
Mr and Mrs JohnS Collins hosted a Sunday dinner at the Country Club. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Thurman J Morgan Mr and Mrs A Rossi Mr and Mrs Harley Moler Mr and Mrs Field Scott and Mr and Mrs Charles H Bryson.
Mr Edward Arpee from the Marietta Junior high school spent the week end at his home. He attended the Sunday concert where his sister Miss Arpee was the piano soloist and he was a member of the Seta Theta Pi fraternity at a Friday night dance.
Mr. Merrill Atkinson district manager of the Moore Fuel Co. of Columbus with offices in Dayton visited over Sunday with his mother Mrs. H. L. Atkinson of 167 North Lancaster Street.
Mr and Mrs Ralph P Jennings hosted as week end guests Mr and Mrs Myron Fliesher of Columbus.
Mr and Mrs M T Ellis travel to Columbus to visit relatives and spend time with family during their trip.
Mr. Harry Cunningham superintendent of Lima Coal Co. Hartland West Virginia is visiting his family this week at 6514 North Court Street.
Mr and Mrs N M Kasler of Jacksonville traveled to Athens on Sunday to visit their grandson and daughter in law Mrs A W Kasler who is a patient at Sheltering Arms hospital.
Mrs. Arthur Hickman arrives home after a six week visit with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Cameron Gullette and their infant son Cameron Charles in Brookings South Dakota.
Mr. HH. G. Jefferson traveled to Bloomingburg on Saturday to see his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Jeffer son. On Sunday he joined by Mrs. Jefferson, Jr. and Mrs. FE. L. Hooper and Miss Tara Briggs in Columbus. The group returned home Sunday night except Mrs. Hooper who went to Dayton with Tr. and Mrs. J. H. Berry.
Dr. and Mrs. Berry drove from Dayton to Columbus to meet Dr. and Mrs. Hooper. Hooper serves as acting superintendent of the Athens State hospital while Berry leads the Dayton institution. Mrs. A F Reeves of 11 Pearl street spent Monday in Columbus with her ill son Wilber Reeves. The Social Literary club will not meet Tuesday afternoon as announced.
Harry W. Riley state examiner will move from Athens to Warren on April first to assume duties as Chief deputy auditor of Trumbull county. His wife and daughter will join him after school closes for the summer.
Judge J C Stoughton was appointed inspector in the Prohibition department under Director B F McDonald in Columbus. He will oversee court records in forty four southern Ohio counties from Franklin County, brings twelve years probate court experience, and becomes the first Hocking County man named under the Donahey administration. He plans to base his home in Columbus despite extensive travel for duties.
Mrs Margaret Holland of Portsmouth spent Friday and Saturday in Loran visiting her brother S I Ulam on East Main Street. Ulam has been in ill health for two months. Sunday he celebrated his seventy first birthday anniversary.
Mrs James Robert King of South Mulberry street was taken to a Columbus hospital Saturday morning for surgery on a complication of diseases. Her condition was described as serious and the operation deemed imperative.
The article corrects Sloan's remark on Athens water works, clarifying the rate now cited as a sliding scale from twenty cents to nine cents per thousand rather than a fixed twenty cent to nine cent progression, and notes no intention to misquote.
Twenty five candidates practice under Coach Herman Lehman as football drills continue for two more weeks before baseball season. Track candidates number from twenty to thirty with athletes such as Struble Stoughton St Clair Drake Blair Stone Campbell Hankison among those with prior track experience. Captain election for the track team will be decided soon.
Representative Brashares met with constituents Saturday to learn their views on upcoming bills. A compromise appears near on the traction and bus bill as he continues hard work on the highway committee and legislative duties.
Check distributions start through Farmers and Merchants Bank as Hiocking county farmers subscribe near fifty thousand dollars for loan relief.
County health department prepares dairy regulations requiring permits before milk can be dispensed in the city. Permits are issued semi annually at a cost of fifty cents each as part of the department's effort to safeguard public health.
The Cline Oil Company's majority stock held by Cline Bros. was sold to Wiser Oil Co. of Sistersville West Virginia on Saturday in a private service. The company produces 100 barrels daily from one well and leases 3 acres in the Sand Run field. Sunday Creek Coal Co. offsets this well. Other shareholders may sell but have not yet.
Laurel Grange No. 1030 BP. of HH. Meigs Co. Ohio mourns Charter member Wesley Caster who died March 3, 1323. The group extends sympathy to his family and creases its charter in mourning for thirty days while publishing notices to the family and county papers.
A historic health note warns rheumatism spares no one and urges dietary limits. It claims sweets worsen the condition and prescribes four ounces of rad Salts daily for a week to neutralize acid and aid kidney function. It touts rad Salts as inexpensive and made from grape and lemon acids with lithia used by many sufferers.
Chauncey announces an 8 o'clock curfew for residents under 16 to be enforced tonight and nightly. Mayor Koons urges parents to cooperate and accompany children or ensure they stay off the streets after curfew.
The city starts a two week cleanup effort from April 1 to 15 asking residents to tidy their premises as the city will not remove garbage this year. Each person must handle their own waste disposal to keep Chauncey clean.
The home talent production The District School will be staged this evening at five o clock at the Globe Theatre. Tickets are selling well and a crowded house is anticipated as adults from the Chauncey parent teacher association perform.
Miss Augusta Evans of Athens and Mr Shet don Watkins of Columbus were married in the Lutheran church at Martinsburg West Virginia The bride’s maid was Mrs Mythe Times of this city The couple plan to reside in Columbus
At the Church of Christ a memorial service honored Dr A L Shelton martyr missionary to Tibet. Talks by Mrs E C Wharton Mrs Arthur Swart Mrs IL H Pendergrass and Rev Spayd presented his life and work. An offering was taken for Tibetan missionary efforts.
A Sunday celebration at the Putts residence in High Street honored Mrs. Sarah Bridgewater on her birthday anniversary. Guests included Mrs Bridewater and many relatives from Athens Murray City Nelsonville Chauncey Millfield and Logan with several DeMolay lodge members from Athens attending First Christian Church services.
The obituary notes Martin Walsh, invalid for 12 years, was taken to St. Paula church Tuesday morning for funeral services at 9 45. Burial followed in the Catholic cemetery. He lived in Giouster before moving to Columbus five years ago and is survived by his widow, six daughters, one son Joe Walsh of Columbus, a brother Mike Walsh of Nelsonville, and other relatives.
The Chauncey baseball club meets at Edw. Ministers this evening to organize the team and map plans for the soon opening season. The club expects to field an improved team compared to last year and all members and directors attend.
Mrs. Harvey Mattansey learns of her sister Mrs. Harry Rowe death in Columbus from heart trouble. Also reported is the passing in Columbus of her sister's mother in law Mrs. Ferguson. Mr. Ramsey and son Carl plan to travel to Columbus. burial for Mrs. Ramsey set at Washington C I. Mrs. Ram sey remains ill and cannot travel.
Sarah Jane Strickland, colored, 90, died Monday morning at her son Frank Strickland's home on 152 Central Avenue. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 PM at Mt Zion church with interment in West State Street Cemetery.
Mrs. Ann Huston died early Monday at Sheltering Arms hospital after cancer treatment. She had lived with daughter Mrs. Charles Pierce at 220 West State Street. Survived by daughter and four grandchildren. husband Benjamin Pierce preceded her. Funeral 6 a.m. Wednesday at Church of God. burial in West State Street Cemetery.
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