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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1921
Page
3
The Nelsonville YMCA reports 1404 attendees in the gym from Sept 15 to Oct 15, excluding high school girls classes and practice. Sunday school basketball starts Nov 26 at 5 pm, with city league and school class games soon after. the Boys State Conference meets in Dayton from Nov 25 to 28 with an expected 300 plus attendees.
An enthusiastic chamber gathering last evening heard an address by Engineer Eugene W. Davis of the department of highways and public works. A hearty vote of thanks was given to Davis and to the department he represents for the spirit of service.
House bill No. 9685 introduced November 10 by Rep Foster calls for erecting a federal building in Nelsonville to house the post office with total cost and equipment not to exceed $150,000.
G E Pearce and R W Haley faced the mayor charged with carrying concealed weapons after a Ford chase at Beau mont. Pearce also charged with operating an automobile while intoxicated. They pleaded guilty, fined 50 and costs on concealed weapon charges, Pearce 25 and costs on the second charge. Haley jailed for lack of funds until arrangements to liquidate.
Robert and Clifford Thompson of Hamley Run faced an illegal hunting charge brought by Warden Wilson. They pleaded not guilty and appeared before Mayor McCune, receiving acquittal after the hearing.
The case against John Connor Jr. alleging non support was settled out of court yesterday when Mrs. Connor withdrew the charge and the mayor dismissed the case.
An invitation to all federated club ladies of the city to attend a reception at Athens next Monday night honoring the newly elected district vice president Mrs. E. D. Sayres. Ladies are to consider this notice a personal invitation and attend the Methodist church at 7 30. The reception will be held at
The past chiefs of the Pythian Sisters met Wednesday evening with Mrs. Robert Eddy. An elegant two course luncheon was served.
The Missionary Society met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. C. S. Tedrow. Mrs. Hamm read a paper titled The Southern Mountaineer followed by a discussion. Plans were discussed for a program on the first Sunday night in December. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Tedrow. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Armstrong of Bethlehem HL and Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Day in Lancaster, guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hudson. Mrs. Burns Coakly visited Lancaster Thursday as guest of Miss Bertha Higgins.
Mrs James Knight will entertain the ladies of the Hyperion club Saturday afternoon. Mrs M E Shatton and daughter Miss Nelle have returned after a 10 day visit with Dr and Mrs F L Neff at Wilkinsburg Pennsylvania.
The council met last night in a special session with all members present to fix salaries for city officials. Ordinances were passed setting the salaries and bonds for the Mayor Director of Public Service Auditor and Solicitor in line with legal requirements.
The Mayor, Director of Public Service, Auditor, and Solicitor receive monthly pay increases and bonds raised accordingly. The Service Director’s salary matches the Mayor at 150 per month with a 5000 bond. Auditor up 10. Solicitor up 10 with 1000 bond. Newman opposed. Council plans one final regular meeting before the new administration.
Simon J. Taylor and Joe MHashberger, Amish farmers from Paint Township, Wayne County, Ohio, are in jail for 20 days each after refusing to send children to school. They chose jail over fines as Judge Jones ordered. The dispute follows an attendance officer’s remark about biblical geography.
The bill has been referred to a committee and supporters expect a favorable report. Legion posts statewide have wired in urging passage, signaling broad backing for the measure.
Winners in twelve junior farm and home project classes in Ohio received medals in Columbus. Dean Alfred Vivian of Ohio State University’s College of Agriculture presented the medals. The champion from each county earns a trip to Columbus for the boy and girl club meetings.
Mrs Gar Biddison and Mrs Will Seiler spend the day in Columbus while James Pico visits Cincinnati on business. John P DeMolet attends a First National Exhibitors convention in Cincinnati. Young people gather at the Church of Christ for an old fashioned taffy pulling with games and prizes. Miss Celia West of Marietta visits Miss Helen Crawford.
O. D. Jones an oil driller from Amesville suffered a compound fracture of the left wrist when his gasoline engine kicked while he cranked it on the F. R. Phillips farm this morning. A physician treated the injury at once.
A new pod bearing plant from Paraguay arrives with a product dubbed vegetable silk. The innovation suggests versatile uses in textiles and farming, highlighting its novelty in agricultural trade.
Henry Shires Jr. escaped serious harm after a mule trip incident at the mine yesterday. He was examined by Dr. Crawford and remains sore but not internally hurt. The Primal Law starring Dustin Far num and a big 4 act vaudeville were noted at the Glouster Opera House with admission of 20c and 35c.
Elders from Glouster Trimble and Jacksonville joined the B P O E at an Athens gathering where Elks witnessed degree work. City council plans final reading and adoption of the street assessing ordinance to pass with four members present tonight after prior delays.
Congressman Foster a member of the judiciary committee introduces legislation to designate Armistice Day as a national holiday and seeks support from colleagues.
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