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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1923
Page
6
A hometown Sunday School secretary travels from Athens to California by train and Flyer, adopts a scanty wardrobe, and spends time on beaches before yearning for the old church and rural chores. The piece humorously recalls her return plans and contrasts country life with Sunshine State excess.
A cousin recalls a young singer once famed in church circles who fled to California for sands and sun. She preferred the stage to church organ, left the old home after rough nights on the Patomic, and has not been heard from since. The town jokes about fashion and the courthouse corner chorus.
A humorous verse about a youth Faires who fell from stairs and joked about his bill being paid by heirs. Reverend Brown at Central Avenue Church plays guitar, drawing community praise. The reader is prompted to check repair ads and daily Want Ads for opportunities.
A local note wonders why the mayor's docket is not visible to the public. The writer asserts city hall records lack trace of the docket despite frequent visits over six months. Public access to mayoral court records is urged for transparency.
Martha Ann Kinser named for the newborn daughter of Mr and Mrs Dallas Kinser of Gallagher Ave The stork's visit makes Mr and Mrs E L Nimon and Mrs Martha Kinser grandparents with the arrival on Monday evening.
From Columbus comes word that Carl Miller who suffered a skull fracture in an elevator accident at the TJ O Neill Waiting Co Building last week is improving. He is the eldest son of Magistrate J P Miller of the city and has worked in Columbus for five years.
The Rotary club celebrated Mothers Day during a Monday hoon day meeting at Mia Easterling’s home. She was called the club’s mother and given a floral tribute with speech by Capt. C. F. Lauer. Committees for next year increased from eight to ten, with all members assigned. Bert Poston of Chillicothe attended as a guest.
The Carbon Hill high school, nearing completion, will serve western Ward with the district's facilities. It recently earned a charter as a first grade high school, the county's third chartered high school. Ten students graduated this year: Ethel Coe, Donald Kammerling, Blanche Smith, William Wilkingon, Grace Evans, Floyd Beal, Anne Spencer, Gerald Deval, Mabel Lower, Esther Brooker. John Dixon, ex-Hocking County school board member and Ohio University graduate, served as principal.
Sunderland of West Hunter Street mourns lost fishing gear after a Tuesday morning encounter. He pleads with readers to return the tackle by Saturday and promises a coin under the box that contained it.
Former deputy inspector A R Vos of Crooksville conducted the annual inspection Monday evening at Mingo lodge No 171 F and A M at the urging of current inspector Rolland Bright from the Logan order. The meeting covered the Third degree area and related work.
The Resinel of 126 Masons hosted a large group from surrounding lodges. Among the visitors were Jacob Elder of Rashville and Robert M. Fountain of Somerset, plus two former district Inspectors. Inspector Vosper praised the officers and degree team and noted four years of steady improvement.
Logan youths from Hocking county plan to join the Citizens Military Training Camp at Camp Knox Kentucky from July 27 to August 25. Attendance does not contract any future military service. Applicants include Fred Bishop Gene Robinson Kenneth Cook Howard Rolland Lauer Harley Jones and Leon Goldstein.
Logan hosts two carnivals this week both affected by weather. The Elks organize the fair grounds event to raise funds for charity with a seven piece band playing two daily concerts in the business district. The Gallagher Avenue fair runs independently amid weather disruption for both venues.
Capt. C. F. Lauer announced Tuesday he will deliver the memorial day address at Thorneville. The Proxmire band of Lancaster will participate in the program.
Dr Copeland answers a bunion question advising a broad toed shoe and cotton pad between the great toe and second toe to straighten the toe and ease shoe pressure. He also addresses forehead scar relief noting scars from prior abscess incisions and suggesting that shallow scars may be lessened with x ray therapy.
The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation reports a National Livestock and Meat Board campaign to advertise meat products to lift per capita consumption. Officials note current U S meat intake has dropped from former levels.
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