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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1924
Page
8
The Flaherty family of Cincinnati are named William F. Flaherty and Martin H. Flaherty. The Flahertys have long resided in Athens and are described as highly respected.
B T LeFever, game protector for Tremble Township, saw his Ford touring car burst into flames twice near Congress Run east of Tremble Sunday night. He escaped unharmed but the car was completely destroyed. He later underwent three operations and lost his right eye at the hospital. A Gleuster PTA meeting is set for Friday at 3 PM at the high school.
Mrs Harry Williams and her husband accompany her to Grant hospital in Columbus on Wednesday for an operation. She is joined by her father Link Payton as they seek medical care.
John and Clark spend the day in Columbus on business, meeting local contacts and discussing potential deals. The trip centers on networking, site visits, and exploring opportunities with Columbus firms.
Mized dance night at Moose Hall Glouster Saturday features Moon Light Serenaders. Admission 75 cents with ladies 35 cents. You’re invited to attend.
The XK organization organized a naturalization class at the high school building to help applicants prepare for the June citizenship exam. Sessions are held Wednesday evenings at 6 30 and run weekly.
Skinner of the local Ford agency has arranged an attractive salesroom in the large front window of the building. A partitioned room is being furnished with a seat chair and desk to be installed and potted plants add to the interior charm. The space is large enough to display a touring car and is separate from the rest of the building.
Mayor Park hase issued a proclamation warning motorists against reckless driving in the city. Any speed greater than safe in close up sections and more than 15 mph in other parts violates a strictly enforced ordinance. The cut-out closure and lights regulations also apply from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise.
Walter Lelo, 25, of Jacksonville, remains in a serious condition at Grant hospital in Columbus after being trapped under a fall of top at Mine 68 in Redtown last Thursday.
The Standard Rearers held their March gathering with seniors at Will Hill’s home Monday and juniors at A R Woodgerd’s home Wednesday. With St Patrick’s Day decorations 47 members attended and 33 linen towels were hemmed for the M E orphanage at Worthington as an Easter offering.
E L Heusch state director of vocational education promised additional classes in the district for next year during an inspection visit to evening mining classes under the Smith Hughes act.
In Buchtel Chauncey Millfield Glouster and The Plains Mr Heusch notes strong demand for technical classes. Enrollment reaches 296 with 202 daily attendees. Glouster totals 120 with over 80 daily. Millfield and The Plains report multiple mining and electrical courses with 10 to 36 participants. Weather interrupted last visit, but future expansion is planned with more recommendations forthcoming.
Instructional notice touts Eppa Neuritis Tablets as a cure for nerve inflammation caused by colds or injuries. It claims relief by taking two tablets before meals, warns against habit formation, and lists Athens and San Francisco distributors.
John Johnson who died Tuesday after a stroke will have funeral services Friday at 2 30 PM at the Bethany M E church in Coolville.
Joseph Spooner aged 62, longtime member of York R. of P. lodge Nelsonville, died after a short heart illness. He had stayed at his daughter Mrs James Lewis at 9 Oak Street and was taken to Sheltering Arms hospital two days earlier. Funeral services by Dr Daniel McGurk of the First M. E. church Saturday at 2 p.m.
Interment at Greenlawn Cemetery followed the death of Mr. Spooner born in Middleport. He spent most of his life in Carbon Hill and Murray City. His widow is Miss Alice Ieenhour. Survived by daughter Mrs. Lewis and four brothers Ralph Spooner Glouster Edward Spooner Middleport Tom Spooner Brazil Indiana and sister Mrs. Len Russell Middleport.
Mrs Mary Flaherty wife of Mr Michael Flaherty died Wednesday evening at 7 o clock at her home 34 South Cemetery Street of infirmities incident to her advanced years. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock at St Pauls Church and burial in the Catholic cemetery. Survived by husband and two daughters Mrs W P Reeves Akron and Mrs Tom Taylor Corning.
In Sandusky Ohio on March 20 efforts to identify a man killed by a Lake Shore electric car west of the city failed. The body was badly mangled but the clothing suggested the victim was well dressed.
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