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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1925
Page
7
Glouster announces the opening dedication of a new school building set for Friday November 20 with afternoon visits from 1 30 to 3 30 and an evening program. George Morris from the Ohio Department of Education will give the principal address along with local speakers and a fine musical program.
Dorothy McDonald, 12, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. G. McDonald, is nearly recovered from injuries after being struck by a car near the Church of Christ as she crossed the street after Sunday school. The driver, Wayne Faires, saw the girl and the car passed over her without the wheels touching.
William Franken 71 of Glouster dies at 10:30 p.m. after injuries from an incident November 6 in Mine 267 Hun terdon. A loose horse kicked him in the back, driving his head into coal chunk and splitting his nose, with the kick believed to cause his death. He had lived in the city about 35 years and is survived by children Dr. George Franken of Cambridge Henry Franken of Columbus William Franken Jr of Akron and a wife who died 26 years ago.
The November meeting of the Glouster Parent-Teacher Association filled the new high school auditorium with parents teachers and friends. Thirty four new members were added bringing total to 388. Rev Dr Clark spoke on Citizenship and traveling pictures showcased rooms taught by Louis Steele and Sabra Armstrong. The next meeting is December 17. Russell W Rupp Kiwanis president of Athens will speak at Glouster Kiwanis tonight 6 30 to 7 39.
The discussion centers on whether new weapons must be humane and useful. It argues a weapon failing humanitarian test would be discarded despite strategic advantage. It notes British efforts for a general agreement likely fail as France won’t join and the U.S. navy views a parley as futile. Submarines offer defense for small nations, with no weapon abandoned without universal agreement.
Doanville church will hold a 7 30 p m service Friday evening led by the American Sunday School Union missionary in charge.
Bern township received 500 from the state under the Green law for road improvements tying to a reach township road to a state road. The Green law guarantees funds to the first 35 townships that set aside 600, with counties matching, and Athens township is to provide a similar amount. The county plans to proceed with plans and will seek state allotment funding while approving 200 for the Hope Luhrng and Radford roads.
A. D. Rardin of Athens was elected president of the sixth district of the Ohio Lumberman's Dealers Association at a Hotel Berry meeting. C. E. Hamilton of Logan became vice president and H. F. Kettle of Gilouster was secretary and treasurer. State convention set for Columbus January 19 to 21.
Mrs. Mary H. Richie of New Paris Ohio reports rapid relief from goitre shortness of breath choking and nervousness after using Sorbol Quad. She says early applications brought improvement and full cure followed, noting ease of use and inviting others to inquire. Sorbol Company advertises through Mechanicsburg Ohio and local McKee’s Drug Store.
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