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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1922
Page
8
Columbus, Nov. 2. Authorities state that whatever measures are needed will be taken to ensure Ohio retains a sufficient fuel supply as winter approaches. The brief dispatch notes potential actions by state agencies to secure energy reserves amid rising demand.
Women outnumbered men at a Bridgeport gathering where Carmi Thompson spoke as the Republican candidate for governor.
The fuel distributor announced to officials in Washington that a sufficient supply of domestic coal will be forthcoming for the people. The statement followed discussions with coal operators and fuel officers from Ohio and Michigan.
The fourth night drew the largest crowd as carpenters enlarged the chorus platform but still found it too small. Mr Wieand impressed the audience with his method and promises big things. Mrs Tallis sang before the sermon. Dr McGurk spoke on “The Sin of Impatience” and Mr Micand planned features for the ladies chorus.
Ohio building and loan men will attend the annual meeting of the Ohio Building Association League in Columbus from November 14 to 16. Hotel reservations indicate more than 2,000 attendance, the largest ever for a building and loans gathering.
A local store highlights an unusually attractive line of import hand painted gift baskets and trays made in China. The dealer notes fine material and workmanship and claims these items arrived before a new tariff bill and are cheaper than such merchandise will be again.
Read of Doctor Orth's Great Stomach Prescription from Boyd Wile of Newell West Virginia. He says after eight months of acidity and trying many medicines one box of Orth's Stomach Remedy let him eat anything and left him free of stomach trouble. McKee Drug Co offers refunds if not satisfied.
Jacksonville announces Friday at 8 pm Pastime Theatre hosts first lecture in the high school led series. A cartoonist will entertain under the event. The Foreign Missionary society of the M E church met Wednesday with Mrs. Arthur Lowery presiding. Officers elected include Mrs. Rambo president Mrs. Shirkey vice president Mrs. Brown recording secretary Mrs. Woodgerd corresponding secretary. Next meeting set for the last Wednesday in November at Woodgerd's.
Ten year old Coolville Kavold son of Mr and Mrs Will Calaway was taken to Parkersburg hospital Monday for an operation on tuberculosis of the bone. Doctors fear he may lose his right leg. Local notices report visits, court fines, and Halloween concerns in Chauncey with mayoral warnings and community events.
Rev and Mrs Shaver and daughter called on friends here and at Torch last week. Rev and Mrs J F Parkins of East Russellville visited their daughter Mrs Gunder for a few days. Mrs Georgia McCall and mother Mrs Harris of Marion visited Mr and Mrs S B McCall and Mr and Mrs Draper Davis. Junior League members enjoyed a Halloween masked party hosted by Mrs Mary Bentz and Mrs Cora McBride at the McBride home with games lantern pictures and refreshments for 28 attendees.
Chauncey Misa Millie Osborne spent Tuesday at Peach Ridge visiting sister Pearl Miller and family. A party hosted by Inez McBride featured fortune telling maaly and dancing for eighteen guests with a closing collation. Weekend host Mr and Mrs James Love welcomed guests including Frank Love Vivian Love and others from Akron Culter Bartlet Layman and Sand Ridge, with plans to travel to Columbus to visit Mrs William Phillips.
Mr and Mrs George Wilson Mr and Mrs Carl Shafer and Mr and Mrs Walter Spears of Chauncey attended the funeral of Charles McLain at Sugar Creek after his death in Athens hospital where he had resided since June. Services were held in the Su-
Mrs J B Hurst of 605 Douglas Street Bloomington Illinois announces a free at home method to cure rheumatism. She offers to send the information to anyone who mails their name and address, with no products to buy.
A funeral took place at Nye Cemetery this city after the Gar Creek church service held at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Lucy Law and Dorothy Minister hosted a Halloween party at their Ellis Avenue home Tuesday evening for twenty four friends. The house featured orange and black decor with pumpkins and witches. Games music and contests filled the night followed by a seulation and a late serving of Halloween fare. Also noted, Mrs B F Conant returns from a ten day visit with her parents Mr and Mrs David Sutton and is now able to be around her home after a year of invalid status.
Rally day services will be held at the Bates Church Sunday November 5 at 10 oclock. Good music and good speaking.
Medina Ohio November 2 county commissioners cut the county home property valuation from 190000 to about 206600 dollars as determined by the superintendent in a county meeting.
Athens has received a correct copy of the telephone directory for the fourth time since 1922. By contrast some Ohio cities like Wooster have had only one directory in the past two years.
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