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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1922
Page
5
Notices list visits and returns of residents from Logan to Vincennes Berea Huntington and Mt. Vernon detailing trips to Columbus Portsmouth Laurelville Detroit and Barberton. The piece notes a Woman's Relief Corps meeting at Red Men’s hall and a Chi Omega luncheon at Colonial with mothers.
The state health department endorses the slogan No unnecessary diphtheria in Ohio and urges Health Commissioner Higgins to lead vigilance in prevention. It describes the Schick test for susceptibility and toxin antitoxin as key immunity tools and plans schools of instruction for proper use.
Mrs. Martha Ann Tippie James died April 26 1922 at age 71 after prolonged illness. She was born February 15 1851 at McDougall Athens County Ohio as the youngest of eight children. Survived by husband John James two children Frederick and Florence and one grandson Ervin James. She cared for her parents on the McDougall farm 64 years and was active in the Women's Relief Corps. A Civil War era loyal neighbor and mother, she left a lasting legacy and requested verses she loved. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for support during her illness and after death.
Martha Ann James and Rev. Rob erts offered words of comfort while Mrs. Wiley Sprague and Pearl Drake provided singing. Undertaker Baughman rendered services. Jehu James Florence Bobo and Fred James named in related notices.
The Tacna Arica conference between Peru and Chile opened in Washington today, called by President Harding to settle the long standing boundary dispute from the treaty of Ancon.
The Columbus Dispatch notes Captain J. B. Allen of Athens county, Civil War veteran and former clerk of the Ohio Supreme Court, leading an All Service Men Foster for Congress club in the Tenth district. The piece discusses Republican ambitions to replace Israel Foster, with talks of Tom Jones potential but Allen asserting Jones won’t run.
High waters from a heavy rainstorm on Waco creek derailed the San Antonio Dallas express of the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railroad near Waco in the early hours.
Residents report a busy week with garden and vehicle trips between showers. A Memorial Service is planned at P F Church on May 1 at 2 50 sun time. Delbert King works in Athens for Lostro Auto Salon Co and Dr Orr and family visit Athens.
May events include M E church services at 2 30 P M and Sunday school at 1 30 P M with Epworth League at 7 30 P M, plus Children's Day and Memorial Services at C P Church on May 28. local visitors and illnesses noted among residents. a public sale is set for May 26. baccalaureate and graduation events attended by locals.
Attorney M. P. D Hughes F. H. Sands and EB C Frampton organize a state licensed teachers placement bureau to serve Ohio and national needs. Located at 41 Court street with offices in Moore's studio the group reports several positions lined up and plans expansion to industrial student placements next year.
Mrs Gouvernor Morris sues for divorce alleging desertion amid a strained marriage. The case ties to the author and war correspondent’s colonial ancestry and links to Elsie Terbury as a notable 1905 social event.
Emeline Pankhurst, famed pioneer of the English suffrage movement and noted for militant tactics, attends the Pan American conference of women in Baltimore. Her presence highlights international support for equal suffrage amid ongoing campaigns in Britain.
A tornado miles south of here damaged the home of M C Dorsey at Downeville. The house was demolished and Mrs Dorsey’s bed was carried 46 yards from the site. Mr and Mrs Dorsey were badly hurt though others escaped unhurt.
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