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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1920
Page
3
The regular semi monthly Chamber of Commerce meeting is set for tomorrow with dinner at 6 15 by Daughters of America. advance tickets may be bought at Shafer news stand. Y M C A booster week advances with reports of strong membership gains and a women led drive to raise 1000 for the Y’s sustainment.
J U A M members from Chauncy Haydenville Athens Logan and Carbon Hill gathered Monday night at the Sn of P hall for a class of 27 initiations. State officers W Clark Urbana and J G Richier Canton spoke. A dinner followed in the Junior hall. A surprise party for Mr and Mrs Tom Rodda was hosted at their home with many guests, who enjoyed refreshments and received glass and linen gifts.
The piece notes continued pre Easter services at the Christian church and public invitation. It discusses converting the present Methodist church building into an American Legion home, arguing suitability and limitations of the current structure and the growth of church membership. Nelsonville report dated March 31.
Sportsmen met at Maple Hill store on Tuesday to organize the Nelsonville Fish and Game Protective Association. Julius Fischer was named temporary chairman and James Sharp temporary secretary. W. P. Roose spoke on benefits of organization. Permanent officers: C. E. Scott president, Ray Barron vice president, Joe Inderreiden secretary-treasurer. A follow up meeting is set for Thursday April 8 at 7 pm at Maple Hill store to finalize organization and appoint committees.
Auction sale to start April 12 at 9 a m offering phonographs and household goods including building and contents Sauter's Phonograph Studio 56 Fulton Street Nelsonville Also local dances at Owl Hall and area notices about meetings, want ads and lost items with various prices and contact details
A large audience attended the second Passion week service at the Presbyterian church on Tuesday evening. Rev. K. M. Evans delivered a sermon titled The Peril and Penalty of Prejudice focusing on the Pharisees attitude toward Jesus and modern conservative views on social and religious progress. The Christian church choir led the music. Tonight Rev. Plummer from the Episcopal church will preach with the Presbyterian choir aiding in the music and Dr. Miller directing the service.
Athens will not move clocks on April 1 as the council has not acted and the next meeting is April 5. The Retail Merchants Association backed daylight saving, but a misworded article led to mistaken beliefs Athens would change time. Other nearby towns plan to advance clocks on April 1.
A correction clarifies that the fire response went to 20 Lan caster street the home of Charles Mariner, not the residence previously stated. The mistake appeared in yesterday’s Messenger and has been amended.
Lawrence Kansas March 21 Jess Willard former heavyweight champ was fined one dollar for challenging Fred Logan a black police officer to a fight after the letter failed to give Willard enough room to pass on the road Justice Manley imposed the fine citing the traffic incident occurred in town.
Influenza and widespread sickness left thousands weak and run down. Vola-Tonic “Builder Of Strength” is advertised as a spring tonic to restore appetite digestion and blood nourishment, soothing nerves and promoting sleep. The product is being introduced in Athens at Cline's Pharmacy.
Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks were secretly married Sunday night at the Brougher home in Beverly Hills. The couple asked privacy for two weeks and may honeymoon in Europe aboard the Cunard liner Royal George May 19. They plan to co star in future pictures after a European tour.
Professor J. W. Waichet of Ohio State University joins Athena county to aid hog feeding demonstration. The event weighs forage crops like clover rape and oats against dry lot feeding to measure value and economy for hogs amid high corn costs and low hog prices. County Farm Agent Raymond notes the need for cheaper feeding to maintain profits.
Mrs Elizabeth Emish formerly of Mineral died at 5 a m at age 72 after two years of ill health She had lived in Athens for 18 months and her remains are at her sister Mrs P G Dowler 9 Church street Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 p m at the M P church New Marshfield with burial there The funeral cortege will leave the Dowler home at 1 p m She is survived by sister and brother W B Ferguson of New Marshfield and stepson John Amish of Mineral
A note of thanks to neighbors and friends for their kindness during illness and death of our mother and grandmother. The closing nudge remarks that not all dances are square and some are not performed as expected.
President Wilson’s frail condition makes a third term unlikely and silent leadership may shift. Officials and aides weigh successors with McAdoo Palmer and others in play as Wilson contemplates backing a favorite to carry the league of nations fight.
J G Moor man, a respected Athens decorator, credits Dreco with restoring his health after a severe nervous shock. He reports improved appetite sleep, reduced ankle swelling and joint pain, regular bowels, and overall better wellbeing. Dreco, made from herbal extracts, targets stomach liver kidneys and blood. It is sold by The Cline Pharmacy Co in Athens.
The Athens County Board of Education met in regular session with five members present. Officials discussed transferring Lee township to Albany village, suspending schools with low average attendance, and actions for transportation and consolidation before the new school year. A resolution approving the county salary schedule was adopted, detailing initial salaries and emergency certificate pay.
The board asks M. O. Davis H. F. Dilinger Guy Innsmoor Pearley Gaskill W. E. Riley M. M. Bryson and E. G. Gibson to prepare a valuation schedule for professional training and experience in Athens County. The group will present their plan at the next meeting and considers granting the County Superintendent permission to pursue graduate work in school administration.
At the summer session of Columbia University the next board meeting will be held on May 25 1920.
Auto owners rush to the Chamber of Commerce today to buy tags before tomorrow’s deadline. Police warn that cars without valid tags will be stopped and ordered to comply.
The article notes the United States plans to produce at least eight million pounds of artificial silk using the vise case process this year. It also mentions a second wall will be more expensive for the offender and a failure to appear could impact licensing.
Operetta Polished Bubbles plays at the Albany Opera House Friday April 2 at 7 30 PM Seats on sale at Whitlatchs Admission 25 and 35 cents Admission prices include tax and seating for all patrons
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