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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1924
Page
3
Flooding slows service between Athens and Nelsonville delaying the Sunday Messenger until late Sunday afternoon. Local agents’ spirits recover once papers arrive, as interruptions are rare. The piece ends with a folksy quip about rain stopping.
A brief item records a visit by Cc. C. Sharp to Columbus for business, with travel continuing to Sinking Springs, Ohio. The note highlights the Columbus stop as part of the itinerary.
Mrs Harrold Melchem and her two children spent several days last week with her mother in Glouster, returning after the visit.
Nelsonville public schools resumed activities this morning after a weeklong vacation. The school term will be completed in about eight weeks.
Local residents watched high waters surround Nelsonville yesterday with My and Jackson streets heavily flooded. Automobiles moved slowly through flood debris as residents sought safety and vehicles navigated the area. Eight-seers appeared along the soaked roads, drawn by cleanup crews and rising waters.
The Nelsonville lodge of Elks will install its new officers during the regular session on Tuesday evening, April 1.
Unusually fine attendance at the M FE Sunday School yesterday morning featured special music by the newly organized orchestra. W H Parks, teacher of the men's class, reports arrangements are near completion for a big banquet to be given by this association. A hearty home is accorded all men at the morning session.
The father and son banquet will be held Thursday April 3 at 7 30 p m all men and boys of the church are invited. The program has been arranged. Three speakers will participate. Music will be provided by a quartet from Logan and the Berean orchestra. Attendance at the class yesterday morning is reported as normal.
The only near fatality locally from the shift to eastern time was the writer, who narrowly missed breakfast yesterday morning and skipped church to avoid being late.
The American Legion advertises for bids to remove the old livery barn at the new building site corner Columbus and Fulton streets to clear space for the planned Legion home with construction to begin soon.
Rev. O. J. Howearth of the Christian church spoke both morning and evening messages that stirred a large audience. A quiet yet powerful Bible teaching drew favorable comments as the day featured a Bible School with 536 in attendance and full Junior and Senior Endeavors reaching a capacity crowd at night.
Estelle Holcomb died Saturday night at her home near Buchtel after a short illness. She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Holcomb and four other children. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 o clock at the Pentecostal Mission church in Buchtel conducted by Rev Asbell with burial in Matheny cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Don Davis and their children from Athens were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs T J Davis.
Mrs Carrie Carris and Mrs Sylvanus Jones returned home after being summoned by the death of their mother Mrs Abram Barber, with memories of her serving as a family center in their community.
George Konie is spending a few days at Flint Michigan on business.
Mrs. Charles Davis returned to Columbus Sunday evening after spending the week end as the guest of Mr and Mrs Delbert Davis and Mr and Mrs A G Cotton in the city.
Mrs. W. J. Sanders of Wolfpit Kentucky left Sunday evening for Columbus en route to her home after visiting here and at Millfield and Athens.
Harry Edington spent Sunday in Columbus with his wife who has been in the city for two weeks with her sister Mrs Orrin Thacker Sr who has been ill.
Misses Monabell and Helen Clark of Logan were Sunday guests of friends here.
Mr T T Pritchard of Columbus was the Saturday and Sunday guest of his son Dr A L Pritchard and wife. The trip underscored family ties as they hosted him over the weekend.
Miss Caroline Skinner returns Sunday evening to her Washington D. C. H. home after visiting here as the guest of Miss Hazel Edington and Mrs. Gay Curwiller.
Dr and Mrs J M Hyde spent the day in Columbus with Ruth Hyde a student at Columbus School for Girls accompanying them to the Capital City to resume her studies after a week long spring vacation with her parents here in town.
Misses Audrey Alles Athelyn McManaway and Ellsworth Reigle attended the De Moley dance at Athens Saturday night. Ton Nixon left today for a busi
Mr and Mrs Henry Kelch spent the day in Lancaster enjoying the sights and visiting local venues. The couple appeared in good spirits as they toured the area and shared meals at nearby eateries.
Mrs Sam Henley and her son John from Columbus spent the weekend with the Henley sisters.
High water delays start of night classes at Floodwood and Doanville, now planned for next Monday night. Large interest shown, with expectations of a big turnout at both locations. Additional announcements to come during the week.
Miss Pauline Vandervort arrived Sunday night at Wilmington Ohio from her home at the same city where she spent her spring vacation.
Mr and Mrs RN L Tomlinson travel to their Eastern Ohio home after a two week stay in Des Moines Iowa where they were weekend guests of Mrs E J Kessinger.
The Pythian Sisters are invited to visit the Bell Telephone Company Tuesday evening. All members are urged to meet in front of their hall at 7 o'clock promptly tomorrow night.
Yesterday at the Presbyterian Sunday School officers were elected for the coming year. Superintendent Wl. 1. Krieg. Assist Superintendent Mrs. Ori Griffin. Secretary Mrs. Lelland Krieg. Assist Secretary Mary Mathewson. Treasurer W. D. Wolfe. Pianist Velma Young. Assistant Pianist FMva Minner. Chorister Lou Shafer. Librarian William Sharp. Assistant Librarian Watson Wolfe.
The congregation welcomed Rev Floyd Evans of Scott Ohio at both Sunday services. Evans, a Princeton Theological Seminary candidate, will graduate in May and preached on the Unsearchable Riches of Christ in the morning and Seeking Happiness in the evening to a good turnout.
A large gathering attended the Sunday service for Mrs. Abram Barber at the Christian church she loved and served. Revered by many, she was remembered as a devoted wife and mother and a good Christian neighbor. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery.
Miss Ruth Evans returns from five weeks visiting Wheel ing New Philadelphia and Columbus. In Wheeling she stayed with Mrs. George Wilkins formerly Helen Butcher of Athens.
Dr F J Johnson of Columbus and secretary of the Cincinnati Area World Service Movement preached at the local Methodist church Sunday morning. He was entertained by Mrs Elizabeth Stratton and her daughter Miss Nelte during his visit to the city.
In Glouster a surprise party at the Zimmer family home celebrated F. J. Zimmer’s 67th birthday. Relatives and friends presented a radio set. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sprague, Mrs. Rh A Andrews, Athens, Mrs. Homer and Dorthea Murray, William Winefordner and family, and many Zimmer relatives.
Glouster began the new time with many waking early though most businesses opened at 7. Train No. 1 arrives at 7 12 as usual while other trains shift one hour later. The labor train between Corning and Modoc runs under the new timetable.
W R R Drury travels to Columbus for a state board of pharmacy session likely to run through Thursday. Glouster Lodge No. 1197 Loyal Order of Moose plans a regular meeting Wednesday with many candidates and expected large turnout.
G. A. Preston departed this morning for Alberta, Canada, planning a several week stay away from home.
All Klansmen of Glouster No 66 are urged to attend the next meeting for registration. Members are asked to bring their robes.
London reports a shrinking pupil population in public elementary schools due to a falling birth rate and projects further reductions in the coming year.
Ottawa reports plans to establish “family villages” in Canada with each community limited to 20 families. Each family will receive 160 acres to reduce social isolation and foster communal living across rural areas.
A historical note explains light from the sun reaches Earth in eight minutes and nine seconds, illustrating the vast distance between the sun and our planet.
Miss Olga Ruesch of West Hoboken N J entered Columbia University Mandarin class taught by Professor Franklin C H Lee of Pekin China. Their marriage is announced. Professor Lee has resided in the United States six years and is a graduate of several universities.
Glouster faced a world cut off as track washouts delayed most trains on Saturday. Only passenger No. 10 ran about evening. Mail volume forced post office staff to work Sunday. rural carriers handled Saturday and Sunday mail Monday morning.
The Athens Nelsonville brick road bridge over Monday creek near Myers Crossing will be removed this summer. The project includes straightening the roadway and a new concrete bridge replacing the steel truss. Another section of Highway No. 158 from Gloucester to the county line invites bids for brick and reinforced concrete construction.
Advert says Lavoptik eye wash strengthens weak eyes using camphor witch hazel hydrastis and more. Claims to relieve sore or strained vision with rapid action. Aluminum eye cup offered free. Sold by Gibson's Pharmacy.
Police found a claimed priceless Stradivarius violin at a Kolische fish market hotel. The proprietor said he bought it long ago from an unknown guest and the instrument was seized while authorities search for the true owner.
Sweden endures its harshest winter in a century as an immense ice barrier seals off the Baltic Sea. Even the strongest ice breakers fail to penetrate the frozen barrier along the coastline and sea lanes.
The advertisement claims many children suffer headaches fevers stomach issues and upset bowels and touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders as gentle and effective. It notes mothers who try them spread the word and that the powders are sold by druggists everywhere.
Women dressmakers in Paris bustle along Taria pavements seeking work in new dressmaking houses. They haunt the neighborhood near the big, well known workshops as the fashion scene grows.
Shops showcase dresses in windows to draw crowds and claim similar models can be bought for half price. They promise full details and home visits to present complete specifics to potential buyers.
Government investigators warn that narcotic indulgence risks repeat of ancient declines as opium imports rose from 470000 to 730000 pounds in a decade. New York leads with 35000 addicts. nationwide totals reach millions with wide smuggling and bootlegging. Education and public awareness are urged to curb the drug evil.
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