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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1921
Page
4
An essay on Easter as humanity’s oldest festival and the annual spring renewal it represents. It contrasts secular views with traditional meanings, noting Easter’s power to awaken life in plants, animals, and people, and its enduring solemnity behind seasonal pageantry.
The article explains the presidentially called special session to avoid legislative delay between elections and new Congress. It notes Harding set April 11 as the meeting date, allowing action before the regular session begins. It discusses constitutional devices to reduce gaps and debates calendar-year term suggestions.
Fragmentary prose notes a quip about a man who cannot run a car or wife and mentions Wilieiare Median Soares and the League of Nations developing amid gossip. The readable fragments hint at satire or social chatter rather than a full event.
Classified note states advertising rates are available on request for obituary cards of thanks and personal notices. Mentions listings in a prominent location on Fifth Avenue and a reference to New York circulation. Direct contact details are not included.
A wry exchange about rhymes and versification features a poet and a popular-hits writer. They joke about a Twin Six and a ten-year flivver while noting Dolly in a new Lenten costume and a Vanity Fair Girls’ comedy lore. An old colored mammy queries about locating her son on a lot.
A collage of quirky items spans a misfit column including bidding troubles, an ambitious airship project by Caproni carrying 300 across the Atlantic in 36 hours, and a parade of varied tidbits: presidents’ burial plots, Cleveland murder case with a female judge and prosecutor, Dr. Copeland on 100,000 New York families living with others, a Long Island merchant and a hasty marriage, and the ex crown prince tiring of Holland with mutual sentiment.
A discussion of how a diplomat's wife influences embassy success and failures. The piece recalls Lady Susan, Dr Slavko Grouitch and other spouses, noting American wives often help careers while tactless actions risk diplomatic rifts. It looks at trends toward women heading missions and Lady Astor's push for a female ambassador.
The piece argues against reckless trading and emphasizes two distressed business types postwar: wily bargain operations and advertisers selling trusted goods. It links value to long term customer good will built by honest manufacturing and dependable service, urging fair prices and quality backed by brands and money back guarantees.
A terse notice explains that the bureau cannot provide advice on medical or financial matters and does not set policy. It states that questions sent by readers go to the relevant department for response and that names and topics may be forwarded for expert input.
Fragmentary note mentions a price of 26 cents for a drink and implies a context of offering beverages to customers. No clear entities or events identifiable beyond the price reference.
The de tour on the Logan Columbus road is passable again and traffic has resumed between Logan and the capital city. March winds and favorable Weather improved the highway, the county commissioners having worked to keep it in good shape for winter. Last year scarce materials and contractor Carley Barthlow faced difficulties due to the roadway.
Eggs fell to 20 cents per dozen in retailers and producers earned 17 to 18 cents per dozen. The drop marks the lowest local market price for eggs in several years.
Miss Mary Thurness of the O S U, Columbus, is at home with her parents Mr and Mrs D V Thurness. Miss Margaret Fox of the Office Training School, Columbus, visits her parents Mr and Mrs Geo Fox on Glenview Heights. Miss Helen Work of the O S A, Columbus, spends her Easter vacation with her mother Mrs Lou Work in the East End.
The column retracts a claim that a university professor spent most of a period warning students not to trust the column. It states the remark was minor and only a brief note about some statements being incorrect. The writer apologizes to the professor and the students involved.
Consumers are urged to buy from familiar makers and sellers who stand by quality and fair exchange. The piece condemns deceitful practices and stresses 50-50 bargains, money back guarantees, and mutual support to sustain honest commerce.
In Kenton Ohio a safe door was opened by cracksmen using a heavy charge. In the ensuing chaos hundreds of crated eggs were broken in another part of the store.
The closed shop agreement for three years between Cleveland building trades employers and unions remains in force. It affects about 30,060 workers in the industry.
A collection of questions and answers covers the origin of April Fool's Day, call-birds, billiards history, Pepys diary timing and pronunciation, Farm Loan Act legality, languages by speakers, leading agricultural states, and German religion. It includes biographical notes about residents in Logan and Erie.
A trio of Logan residents A C Ulrich Ed C Oliver and John C Pettit bought property in Magnolia Springs Alabama and plan to spend winters there part of the year in the pretty southern resort town. Thimble and Art Club dinner hosted by Mrs Roy Woodard at Mrs B C Hyson home featured Easter decorations lunch at 1 o clock and a roll call sewing program. Guests included Mrs F S Case Mrs C F Alpin Miss Minerva White Mrs Minnie McLain and Mrs James Krieg.
Phillip Henderson of Washington DC visits Logan during the Pastor holidays to spend time with his parents Mr and Mrs Will Henderson. Miss Freda Bowen departed Friday for Spencer West Virginia to visit for a period.
The marriage of Fred Liff and Nelle Disbennett occurred Thursday at the bride’s Marion township home with a countryside celebration that night. The groom is the son of Elmer and unnamed Liff neighbors. the bride is Will Disdennett’s daughter. Bell Miller, a clerk, is ill with pleurisy at his aunt’s home.
A Kalamazoo private finds a rat in his stew prompting a sergeant to caution against spreading it. The piece notes spring signs on campus with lawn work, seed sowing, straw hats, and white hose worn by women. Churches plan master services in Athens tomorrow as a lighter, recurring column.
Wm Perrino editor in chief of the Philadelphia Buttein and a noted writer died at Jefferson hospital Philadelphia after illness. He was a prominent newspaper man with a long career in local journalism.
Former President Wilson had a sharp indigestion attack after lunch. The Wilson family summoned Dr. Cary T. Grayson, who treated him and he recovered within a little over an hour. The physician noted the attack was not serious and could be normal.
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at a gradual improvement in Wilson's physical condition over recent weeks with cautious signs of recovery and ongoing treatment in a medical setting.
At church services on Sunday March 27 the lesson centers on The Living Christ with scripture from Matthew 28 and the Golden text I am with you always. The Christian Endeavor topic Lee the First Easter and the Epworth League topic align with the Easter theme.
The Salvation Army reports nightly services at the Court House corner at 6 30 PM outdoors and 7 PM indoors except Monday. Envoy C W Wagoner from East Liverpool Ohio will conduct meetings next week.
Sunday service at 10 45 A M focuses on the topic Reality with a golden text from Isaiah. Sunday school starts at 9 30 A M and a Wednesday meeting at 7 00 P M invites all to attend.
Sunday school at 9:00 A M followed by a 10:00 A M morning sermon on Riches of Grace. Evening service at 7:00 P M with Christ The First Fruits as speaker theme. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:00 P M. Welcome.
L. R. Roberts leads Sunday school at 1 30 P M and church service at 2 30 P M with a 7 00 sermon. Mid week prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 00 in the evening. Invitation extended to attend with a Bible verse quote.
James A. Miller is pastor at the Presbyterian Rural Parish. New England Sunday school at 9 with no preaching. Carthage Sunday school at 1 80 church service at 2 30 led by Prof. Cooper. Hebbardsville closes union evangelistic services at seven. No meetings in Guysville Albany and Waterloo.
C Lloyd Strecker pastor leads Sunday school at 9 A M and a 10 30 service featuring Mrs Allen R Kresge directing the Chorus Choir in The Risen King by Schnecker with a brief sermon Life Immortal. Epworth league at 6 P M on Easter lessons precedes the 7 P M service a stereo lecture Panama and Easter music follow a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7. Everyone is welcome.
The church schedules prayer at 6 am Sunday, Bible school at 9 am, and morning worship at 10:15 am. Athens Knights and ladies will attend at 10:45 am with an address to follow. Easter entertainment planned for 7 pm. Public invited to all services and events.
Sunday school at 9 15 A M led by Pastor Homer C Smith of Ohio University with the sermon titled The Living Dead.
Dallas pastor Dr. C L Strecker leads Easter morning communion at 6 00 AM with sermon The Joy of Easter at 9 00 AM Sunday school junior league at 2 00 PM Epworth league at 6 00 PM and an Easter program at 7 00 PM There will be no junior church Rev D L Browning preaches at Clark s Chapel revival evenings March 28 and April 4 with church members urged to cooperate
A worker named Edgar died when his clothing became entangled in machinery in Greenville. The incident occurred while he operated equipment, causing fatal injuries as observers watched helplessly. Local authorities are investigating the accident and securing the scene.
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