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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1918
Page
7
A large group plans to visit Camp Sherman Thursday with about 100 attendees from Athens Nelsonville and other county areas. A special railroad car will be attached to train No 45 leaving Athens at 8 20 with meals at Camp Sherman Community House. Those who notify the Chamber of Commerce will be accommodated first if spaces run short.
New York marked the Lusitania anniversary with memorial services at Trinity Church and a Carnegie Hall rally led by Colonel Roosevelt. Survivors prayed for 115 American dead while Washington observed the day with quiet government activity and a D A R ceremony.
The high school Roof Garden Revue second performance drew a near full house with only fifteen seats empty. Harold Wise impressed with Wind up the Watch on the Rhine on xylophone while Howard Bobo's Around Her Neck She Wears a Yellow Ribbon drew praise. Ruth Strahl sang with great beauty and power in Kiss Me Again. The finale ended with strong pep and the cast showed polish, netting about $130.
Superintendent Morgan forwards a $125 check from the Playground Association treasurer Mrs. C L Jones. The remainder of the funds will be allocated to debts contracted by the high school as part of the program.
The Chamber of Commerce reports strong attendance at weekly noonday lunches with a lineup of notable speakers. Professor T. N. Hoover will discuss Democracy safe for the World, followed by Dr. E. D. Evans on May 16. An American soldier will speak about the war from the firing line in France at one of the May lunches. Leopold plans further bookings for June and the summer season.
The Gold Nursery Co invites agents to sell West Virginia grown stock, offering free canvassing gear and weekly cash commissions. Stock historically from Ohio, with emphasis on Athers County recruitment. Also notes a Thursday night Sailors Hornpipe Dance entertainment to identify disguised girls.
Chas. H. Newton has been appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of George Rosser, late of Athens County, Ohio, deceased. Dated this 15th day of April, 1918, H. T. Phillips, Probate Judge of said County. 4-16-3-0.tw
Petitioners Herbert Downey John Douglas Hollie Evans request a public road change near Chan Roberts residence and the bridge. The county views the proposal on June 6, 1918, with no final hearing on Rept. 16. Athens County Board of Commissioners.
An ad for Mr Auto Owner Carbon Remover promises a product that removes carbon deposits and improves performance. It claims fuel savings and easier engine maintenance and mentions a night time use guarantee with pricing from $2.50 to $6.00, available at East Side of Square Covington Tennessee.
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