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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1924
Page
3
Fragmentary note describes a dull but steady effort led by Heber to carry a quarrel or burden forward, with mention of Largo in the scene. The readable text centers on a boyish struggle and cooperative action to move a load.
Sse Lene a Deee Hyperion Club hosts a Tuesday dinner for Hyperion residents and their husbands. A social hour followed a main meal with many attendees named. The event includes a three act musical comedy interspersed with choruses featuring Mrs O Terry and guests.
Hill, a veteran contractor, was found injured near the Shafer residence on the street yesterday afternoon with severe bruises. He was unconscious for a time and confined to his home for days. Hill has been a contractor here for many years.
Morris and Walter Wolfe with P B y Martian Ohlinger attend the National DAL Association convention in Cincinnati. Arthur Burgess of Lancaster visits after spending the week with his parents. George Butt of Rock Island is guest of his sister Allen Riley.
Mr and Mrs Roy Sayers announce the birth of a daughter on May 11. Mrs It ry Kelly of Jerseyville visits her daughter Blarkey. A "Don't Park Here" cast presents a musical comedy at Stuart's Opera House Friday and Saturday to benefit the Woman's Community club with proceeds aiding civic work and a matinee for school children.
Mrs. Donald Lowden assisted by Mrs. Harry Lines and Mrs. George Hedges entertained Class No. 21 of the Methodist Sunday school Monday night at the Lowden home on Fort street. Games and contests engaged the women until late hour when dainty refreshments were served.
Next Monday at 7 30 p m the Stuart opera house presents a pupil concert. The first part features The Fairy Rose by grades one through eight followed by The Pink Parasol by girls of Miss Nelson's eighth grade. Admission is free with a small fund to cover venue costs.
Illness in the home of Rev. G F E Tifft delays the scheduled address by Rev. O J Howearth who will deliver the baccalaureate sermon to the Nelsonville high school graduates next Sunday evening at the Methodist church. The Methodist choir will lead the music with seats reserved for graduates parents and board of education members. Ushers will guide reserved seating.
Local column records weekend gatherings and visits in southeastern Ohio. Names include Keplar, Slater, Butts, Rus, Ball, Stauffer, Don, Russell, Lewis, and Goldsberry among families in Athens Nelsonville Logan and surrounding areas.
Vanderhoof and Mrs. John Lake hosted visits with relatives from Philo and Coolville. Rosa and Isola Conbre called on Mrs. Ora Stout. J W Davis and Burton with family entertained visitors in Athens. News came of the death of a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lake.
Mrs Bud Rossetter from Columbus and Mr and Mrs L T Ros together with Mr and Mrs Frank traveled to Albany arriving Friday and planning a Sunday return as their hosts hosted the gathering.
Mr. Lisie Bolin of Langsville, recently discharged from Gallipolis hospital after typhoid fever, visits his grandmother Mrs. M. C. Reeves and other relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs William Gillogly and their two children were weekend guests of William Gilloglys parents Mr and Mrs Lon Gillogly.
Mr. Harold Matthews of Columbus spent Mother's Day with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Matthews, sharing time with family on a holiday observance.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ailstock of Dehue West Virginia announce the birth of their son James Walter Jr born May 6. Mrs. Ailstock is formerly Garnet White of this place and a 1922 graduate.
Mrs Floyd Tought who had been seriously ill since Thursday was moved to Sheltering Arms hospital Saturday night and underwent an appendectomy. At this writing her condition is very favorable.
Mr. D. M. Brison the high school principal cannot attend school because of an attack of pleurisy.
Supt. Copeland visited Stewart on Monday and Tuesday following the death of his mother, Mrs. Copeland, prompting official travel due to family bereavement.
The senior class play will be staged on Thursday and Friday due to a large cast. To accommodate all performers the parts were duplicated and the show presented on both evenings.
Mrs. E. F. Martin and her niece Claren Peopleg of Huntington WV arrive Thursday to visit the Goldsberry home during Commencement week. Ber nice Martin comes Friday as a guest for the celebrations.
Coolville resident M. H. Snodgrass and John Sweeney of Williamstown, W. Va., visited A. L. McBee to review their oil interests at Lottridge. Bethel church postponed its Mother's Day program to Sunday May 18 at 10 30 a m due to bad weather.
Despite continuous rain the baccalaureate services at the M E church were well attended Sunday evening. Rev Bond delivered a splendid sermon and offered uplifting counsel to graduates and attendees.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Foggs of Lottridge were over Sunday guests of their sister Mrs A L McBee. At noon Tuesday all chairs were sold for the senior class play for both Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Celebrating what is said to be the 50th Anniversary of the organi
An all day basket meeting will be held at the Troy grange hall this Saturday Day 17. A strong program includes speeches readings and music with members urged to bring well filled baskets and expect one of the best times in recent years.
Felix Tanborey died Tuesday morning at age seventy leaving a wife and seven children. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p m at the house with interment to follow in Coolville Cemetery.
Sunday visitors fill households as families host relatives from Athens Belleville and Little Hocking. Road construction progresses with curbing and foundation stone work while Blackburn and family deal with illness and a funeral in West Virginia. Reverend Prunz to speak at Baptist church as May 18 approaches.
Paris May 14 Premier Raymond Poincare will resign with his cabinet on June 1 and retire from active politics for a long rest. Friends say health strain over three years led to the advice. Herriot remains leading candidate for the premiership if offered.
In Champaign Illinois on May 14 Rev Billy Sunday slept as his special car on the Illinois Central Panama Limited passed through town. The condition was described as satisfactory and Dr R L Sanders reiterated there was no immediate danger.
At Brandon England descendants of ancient flint shapers sustain a once flourishing industry that carves flints for interior decoration of buildings, preserving a heritage tied to local architecture and craft.
Oberlin Ohio May 14 Senator William E Borah Idaho won the mock Republican nomination on the final ballot at Oberlin college with strong progressive backing receiving 78 votes to Coolidges 852 Pinchot 11 Lavallettes 26 and Johnson 72. The mock conventions historically forecast the real party nomination and four years ago predicted Harding.
Licenses to wed have been issued by the Athens county bureau to two couples, both from outside Athens. Gerald Chappelear, 21, a pipe fitter from Duncan Falls, Ohio, to Helen …
Magistrate Helwig handling case involving Mosier a 19 year old from Glouster and James Edward Stewart a 40 year old theater manager from Los Angeles charged in a matter with Della Miriam Shirkey a 30 year old music teacher from Jacksonville and Rev. McGurk cited in related notices.
Joseph Haning aged 71 died Monday night at 7 at his home three miles east of Albany from pernicious anaemia. He is survived by a widow two sons and one daughter. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 pm at Hebbardsville Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev Warner with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
An advisory promoting Dr. Caray's Marsh root Prescription 777 to prevent kidney problems. It lists symptoms such as backache moist palms puffy eyelids and specks before the eyes and urges readers to ask a druggist for the tonic. The ad claims fast acting and supreme efficiency and guarantees by all druggists.
Mrs David Barnes aged 53 died at her home this morning after a three week illness from gall stones. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 PM Eastern at the residence by Rev. Floyd Gale. Burial in New Marshfield Cemetery. She is survived by her husband.
A subpoena was issued today by the Hart committee for George Remus of Cincinnati, one of the so called millionaire prisoners in Atlanta penitentiary, in connection with the liquor probe.
A subpoena directed Warden A. E. Sartain to produce the Ohio millionaire in an unspecified case. The order reflects legal action extending to financial and personal records tied to the subject. Authorities proceed with formal demands to secure testimony and materials.
Norwegian explorer Captain Roald Amundsen reportedly trained polar bears to pull his sled during a historic south pole journey. The claim, part of scattered archival notes, highlights a bold but unverified method used in early polar exploration.
State officials plan to start construction of the new dam across the Maumee River at Defiance, Ohio, with crews ready to begin work in the near term. The project aims to improve flood control and water management for the region.
The June timing for the Independence river project was announced by Wittait 4 Alexander of Delphos, head of the northern Miami section and Ertecanz, outlining plans and leadership for the work.
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