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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1920
Page
3
Loyal members of the F. O. F. lodge No 380 announce a forthcoming meeting next evening with a large gathering planned. Initiation and follow events are listed as the main agenda items and all members are invited to attend.
Doe extends thanks to friends for support during illness and for generous aid with services and equipment. Obituary note: Luella Matheny Knapp was born.
Fragmentary notice lists a rent for a furnished room and references lost items and a service in Nelsonville. The readable text is scattered, with garbled phrases about rapid illness and dates, offering little verifiable detail beyond the rental note and scattered mentions of items like a ring.
A public notice urges readers to have their eyes examined to prevent headaches neck and shoulder tension and other nervous disorders. It claims no cost for consultation and promotes urgent action to seek a proper eye exam.
An obituary fragment notes Charles Knapp dated November 5, 1897. It mentions a union producing a son and lists a mother, father, sister, and two brothers as mourners, along with relatives and friends. The text includes fragmented phrases about invitations and a poet reference.
The Citizens' League invites both women and men to attend this evening's gathering focused on local welfare and civic concerns. All interested citizens are welcome to participate.
The chamber of commerce plans its regular meeting this Thursday with a report from the good roads committee. A committee hearing with county commissioners addressed road improvements for the county and township. Dinner will be served by the ladies of the Sunseabes lodge at 6 15. This will be the last meeting before the holidays with tickets available for the December event.
Community notices call West End parents to a December 3 meeting. A playlet titled by their agents will be performed with Mr and Mrs EB Wellar hosting guests from Columbus. Henry Crawford returns from Delaware with AC Wade after a recent visit.
A revival gathering draws local Christians including families as they seek faith renewal. Speakers emphasize devotion and community service while attendance from area residents grows through the evening sessions.
A county association plans to consolidate livestock sales to farmers by employing a manager to collect and ship all county livestock to the market. This system aims to secure full market price by selling on grade, with farmers receiving a premium for efficiency and reduced transport cost.
Incomplete OCR text shows garbled names and phrases. No clear event, person, or organization identified for a factual summary.
Fragmentary text mentions stock shares and donations to farm bureau members and a certificate of incorporation. Mentions executive fee, state laws, and a county meeting for choosing a board, with unclear names and roles due to garbled OCR.
Transfers show Athene City A Copeland selling to Georgy and FF a lot 1608 for 1. Henry O Bleness to Marion man lot 598 for 100 PEC. University to Henry Zenner lot 1064 for consideration. Ekison Ra etc lists 18.48 acres valued at 8900.
Frea D. Green, a miner, from Athens, and cornet Tedrow, a cook, from Ath- are identified in a fragmented local record. The note lists residents with occupations but lacks a full context or details about the event.
Dean Irma Voigt of Ohio University will travel to Marietta to meet President and Mrs Parsons at Marietta College. She will address the W C A Thursday evening on matters pertaining to the organization and will speak on vocations.
Conflicting statements emerged as police investigated a Pittsburg case. A man identified as Moss confessed to involvement in a petrol incident, while others denied key aspects of the charges. The investigation continues with authorities seeking clarity on the sequence of events and potential suspects.
University girls return from vacation with ornate fluffy dolls including nasser doe cats romper dolls. They assemble in Brundage's room ready to compete in a Doll Show and carnival to be held on campus Saturday.
A cheerful testimonial touts Bitro-Phosphate as a remedy for thin, nervous women, claiming it can boost strength and increase weight by 33 pounds. The ad urges readers to try a box to gain health and vitality.
After a period of uncertainty workers take up the Christmas Seal project. The Federation of Athens will oversee the drive with officers elected including Mrs. L. V. Brown as first vice and Mrs. W. A. … to lead the effort.
Floral offerings and tributes marked the funeral of Mrs. Devis Davis of Lexher, with Mrs. Gredee last worthy matron of the Order of the Eastern Star presiding. Attending were her daughter Mrs. Ben Dalvoces of St. and her brother Mr. Warren of Denver, Ind.
Charles L. Lindley 65 a non lawyer who lived in New York City for 20 years but formerly of Athens died suddenly in New York. The funeral party will arrive in Athens Wednesday and arrangements will be announced later. He was the son of the late Henry B. Lindley and leaves a wife and two children. He was cousin to Dr. J L Henry.
Be presidents request correction reported in the Messenger Yesterday facade. The note mentions 164 in gene Scare.
A brief, ad-like item touts Pape's Diapertin as a fast remedy for stomach distress. It urges avoiding drastic drugs and promotes simple tablets to settle upset stomachs. The wording imitates a period style medicinal ad.
An Athens public activities organizer assisted the event with tea service and support, as the county records show involvement by the Teacher Society in hosting duties.
Local notice reports Corporal Clarence Young, a Hamaley run veteran, returning home after service with Sg Bhi. Relatives and Mr. Grover Young are cited in the dispatch as part of the homecoming events.
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