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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1919
Page
3
Mrs John Grimm entertained her sister Mrs Harley Gilbert and her two sons Wilson and Laverne Saturday. Mrs Gilbert traveled with her sister and brother in law to Athens on the way to a country home near New Marshfield.
Unusual services filled the day at the Methodist church with large crowds. The morning marked the 50th anniversary of the Foreign Missionary Society and a missionary jubilee address. The choir provided special music and a $100 bank offering was collected. Dr. Fowler of Passadena Cal gave a notable centenary movement address in the evening while visiting Mrs. M. E. Stratton and her daughter Nellie.
Everett Kontner, physical director at Middletown Y M C A, returned today to his position after a weekend visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Kontner.
William Bateman born Feb 18 1875 Nelsonville Ohio died March 17 1919 aged 44 he married Della Mae Patterson Jan 12 1896 eleven children six predeceased him survived by wife five children Grace Roy Emma Garnet Harold plus a father step mother three brothers and three sisters with many relatives and friends Card of Thanks thanks those who assisted Rev Mann and Mr Stout for flowers and aid.
At housecleaning time collect old jewelry to donate to the Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church. A large pot will be placed in Cornwell's Jewelry Store window the first week of May for gathering and melting down the pieces.
Thirty five friends honored Miss Emma Johnson with a complete surprise party for her sixteenth birthday. Music games and a late hour of fellowship followed an elegant lunch and a gift of several books.
The board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce will hold their regular monthly meeting to discuss upcoming events and community initiatives. Attendees include chamber officers and member representatives from local businesses.
The group shifts its meeting from Tuesday to Wednesday evening this week to accommodate payday schedules. No other agenda changes noted.
A large crowd attended the funeral services for Mrs. Mary Uhrig on Sunday afternoon. The service reflected the high esteem in the community as evident from the abundant flowers. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery.
The remains of Mrs Sylvia Parry of Kent formerly Sylvia Hankison of Floodwood were brought Saturday to her old home for funeral services held today at 1 o'clock conducted by Rev. Arthur M. Mann. Burial was at Greenlawn.
Parents heard a program by grades one to three in Mise Gibbs’ room then by grades five and six in Miss Scott’s room. The association discussed improving school grounds and sanitary conditions while praising the City’s Clean Up initiative and planning essay contests with small prizes for best submissions.
The clipped item lists local ads including Kraut brand claim in Hocking Valley, insurance policies from Miles Brandenberg offering term options from 10 to 30 years, linoleum for sale, car load seed potatoes from Gadbury’s Feed Store, and monuments advertised by D N Gorsuch for Wy man and Gorsuch Monumental Works.
Balmwort Tablets use corn silk extract to ease kidney and bladder irritation. A Nebraska user reports satisfaction after trying one tube, and druggists are advised to stock the $1.00 remedy for pains, frequent urination, and discomfort.
Henry West and family move from Congress Run to Athens to establish a new home. West sold property in Congress Run before relocating. Dorothy Kirchner of Athens visited practice over Sunday with Mr and Mrs W R Drury. Harriet Francis of Columbus stayed with J L Davis and family. John Angle ends brief city visit and heads home to Uniontown Pa. Bess Harper travels to Athens for a two week stay. Tonight Opera House No 8 presents Tron Test followed by Fox film Danger Zone a seven reel program.
Marshal Hooks has secured the names of ten boys involved in trespassing near the water works reservoir last Sunday. The board of public affairs will determine charges after council heard complaints of vandalism and broken locks at the reservoir. The prosecutor will decide the nature of charges to file.
The Junior Hall hosts a box supper and social on Saturday night March 29. Admission is 10 cents. All welcome for music by a skilled violinist.
Seven ringneck pheasants were received last Friday by the Glouster Sportsmen Club from Deputy Game Warden Hibbard of Athens. The birds were raised on the state hospital farm at Athens and were destined for the club’s hunting grounds.
Mr. Hibbard said another batch would be turned over to the local club later. The seven birds shown in Le Favor's window Friday and Saturday were released by club members Sunday, in areas near Paris and mine 267.
Toledo grain prices show corn at 1.64, oats 714c, barley 1 with cash and March seed rates. Butter creamery 66c, eggs 44c selects, hay steady. Chicago butter 68c, eggs 38-39c, cheese 33-46c. Cincinnati cattle receipts 1700, market weak. hogs 8000, market strong. sheep 800, market strong with highs to 11.50 and 18.50.
Advice urges taking a sick child home for a day or two when snuffles or watery eyes appear to stop the spread. Recommends Chamberlain's Cough syrup as a safe option. Emphasizes health of the community and parents' peace of mind.
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