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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1922
Page
3
Advertises S. S. S. as a scientific blood cleanser that treats eczema and skin eruptions by removing impurities from the blood. Claims it brightens lips and eyes, clears complexion, and acts as a body builder, with a tout of affordable two sizes sold at drug stores.
Mr. John McCarty 69 died at his Poplar street home Thursday afternoon from injuries suffered while switching cars at New York mine No 30. A railroad brakeman for years he was crushed between cars, brought home, and died after two hours of suffering. Survived by wife two daughters Helen Marie and Mrs Walker and two sons Will and Charles. Funeral at Andrew’s Catholic Church Saturday at 9 a.m. Mrs Frank Benson and her daughter visit Mrs W H Cann.
A Willing Workers Sunday school class met at Olive Sibert on Chestnut street with Olive and Eva Skiver as hostesses. The business session was very interesting, the best in months. The girls enjoyed good eats and spent the rest of the evening in good fun.
A social tea hosted by Mesdames Cann Fisher Pritchard Johnson and Socie at 159 FE Columbus Street attracted about 150 guests. Roses and pink white color scheme adorned the Cann residence while guests enjoyed a four course luncheon and rose favors. out of town attendees included Mrs A M Mann and Mrs James Johnson among others.
Mrs I L Tomlinson and Mary Antosh from Eastern Ohio are guests of Mrs E J Kessinger. Mrs Hessie of Glouster visits sister Mrs Harry Kelly. Mrs A M Mann and Peggy Ann of Pataskula stay with Dr and Mrs Wilbur Johnson. Mrs Frank Minck of Columbus visits Mrs C H Bartlett. Mrs James Johnson of Huntington W Va visits daughter Mrs W H Cann.
Stuart's Opera House hosted the forty fifth annual commencement with Rev Paul E Kemper opening the service. Students received diplomas including John Henry Ball Arthur Barstow Donald Bateman and many others as Dr H R Wilson and Mr John W Scott presided. Scott's orchestra provided music throughout the evening.
We extend gratitude for floral offerings and to Rev Kemper Mr and Mrs Stout the K of P order the singers and those who furnished cars at the funeral Mrs Aaron Green and Children
Past Pocahontas chiefs held a Wednesday gathering at the Red Men hall entertaining Grand Council chiefs unable to attend. A thorough report of the Grand Council was presented after a business session, followed by a picnic supper in the dining room for fourteen attendees.
Miss Grace Hartley of 436 Chestnut Street will entertain the Home Guards Saturday afternoon at 1 30.
Class No. 5 of the Methodist Sunday school taught by Mrs. James Bland held a Thursday noon picnic on Kentner's hill. Forty four little girls participated as games and contests were enjoyed before rain ended the gathering with a bountiful dinner.
The Free Methodist Church announces Sunday school at 9 a m. with preaching at 10 a m and 7:30 p m. Revival services continue through the week every evening at 7:30 p m.
The text lists a Sunday school session at 9 a.m. and a prayer meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening.
The article outlines a Memorial Day schedule in Nelsonville on Decoration Day. Events include graveside services at Greenlawn and Fort Street cemeteries, a 2 pm Civil War veteran dinner at the Y M C A, and a parade of World War and Spanish War veterans with a G A R review. Citizens are urged to display flags properly and honor veterans.
A brief caption notes the subject tilts the hat to rest on the left shoulder, presenting a poised and stylish stance. The action emphasizes a classic pose framed by the head and upper body in a formal setting.
Soldiers of all wars and auxiliaries are asked to meet at 9:30 Sunday morning at the American Legion to march to the Christian church for the annual memorial sermon. Rev. Cc L. Johnson will deliver the sermon. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. W J Evans of Lebanon visiting daughter Mrs. W Hudson. Harrold Mechem leaves for Columbus. Mrs. Mechem to Grant hospital next week for an operation. J G Snowden of Columbus visits here. Tessie Ervin, nurse at Grant Hospital, Columbus, spends three weeks with her parents.
A complete surprise was tendered Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bell in Murray City to Mrs. Wilson the community nurse who is leaving to accept another position. Mr. Wilson gave two solos as guests enjoyed games and refreshments were served. The couple departed late wishing Mrs. Wilson success in her new work.
Vienna reports 20 dead and about 250 injured after yesterday’s explosion at the Blu maus government munitions plant. The blast destroyed houses for miles and damaged several dynamite magazines, with women and children among the injured.
Alumni raise a million dollar memorial fund to build model dormitories for women at Indiana University. Elizabeth Johnston and Helen Coblenta lead the drive, declaring a goal of three million or nothing as they address alumni chapters across the country. President Hardin praised the students for their spirit.
After years of agitation the Garthage Gap will gain a water bound macadam road if bids meet specifications. The two mile stretch between Athens and Coolville will be 186 feet wide and cost about 54060 dollars. This marks the second phase of Athens Marietta road improvements to the county line.
Dayton man John Lampkins reports relief from bladder trouble after using Lithiated Buchu. He describes frequent nightly urination, scalding pain, and passage of gravel then notes the remedy cleanses the kidneys and bladder and is available at McKee Drug Co. Athens or by mail from The Keller Laboratory Mechanicsburg Ohio.
Civil War veterans will be honored by the Athens Kiwanis Club next Tuesday evening with a dinner at the armory at 5 30 followed by commemorative exercises for Decoration Day. Kiwanis members will transport veterans by automobile to the dinner and the club meeting will be devoted to the ceremony. A committee is preparing the program.
In New York on May 26 the meeting between anthracite operators and the miners scale committee was adjourned until June 2 at the operators' request. The groups continued efforts to settle the anthracite strike.
The piece describes women’s diseases as clouding summer skies and warns of collapse without treatment. It asserts a fifty year standard remedy, Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, helping women who have “come back” through its use.
The city of Athens starts Shannon avenue paving from State street to Arden Place by Ed Sherman with a brick surface on a 644 foot 20 foot wide section. The $4,902.66 contract aims to finish in about a month. Bids for the East Side sewer, a $45,000 project, open Monday noon in the city service director’s office.
Miss Ivy Hawke, an English mermaid, aims for a channel swim this summer after a career noted for a 12 hour water stay and about 25 mile coverage.
Decoration day observances are planned with a procession from the Glouster brick school to the city cemetery and allied sites. Poppies for veterans are on sale at Drury's and Le Favor's drug stores, with the Rothwell club leading the sale effort. The Glouster Board of Education will hire teachers on Friday, June 9, as part of a broader program including memorial sermons and graveside ceremonies. Harold Jones underwent tonsil and adenoid surgery in Columbus and recovered well. A U S railroad crossing safety campaign launches nationwide with posters displayed across town and at crossings, aiming to reduce accidents by September 30.
A meeting of the Canaan Sheep breeders Association will convene Monday at 1:30 PM at Rock Riffie school house to discuss shipping this year’s wool to the Columbus warehouse. President J. S. McClanahan will preside. Lee Palmer of Pataskala, president of the Ghia Sheep and Wool Growers Association, is expected to attend. A Chicago suburb laundry advertises “flapper garments.”
In Wheeling on May 26 Mrs. Louise Conkle, facing a second trial for the slaying of her friend Mrs. Pearl Williams in a love triangle, abrupt proceedings as she pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter.
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