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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1923
Page
4
A brief moral note cites Colossians 3 14 on charity as the bond of perfection and quotes J F Clarke praising belief in goodness and a cheerful confident outlook for tomorrow.
Pupils in rural Athens county study the American creed and the flag salute during American Education Week. The piece notes the creed adopted April 13 1918 and the pledge to the flag as the Golden Text of Americanism. Also highlights Dr. Jones leading the Home Telephone Co, pioneer in independent lines, with exchanges in Albany Chauncey The Plains and Athens serving over 3500 telephones.
Dr C L Jones of Athens County recognized for founding the Athens County Home Telephone Co and elected as a director of the United States Independent Telephone Association at a Chicago convention. He joins C A Rolfe of Redlands Calif as the two new directors, making Athens the smallest city with representation on the board.
Suva reports a police court case involving an Indian woman named Malona accused of shoplifting talcum powder from Stuart Ogilvie Ltd. Readers learn of high theft activity, cocoanut raids, and opinions on property safety. The note also mentions Fiji Scouts, headhunter postcards in Luzon, Eskimos preferring Harry Lauder records, and advances in radio towers and gyroscopic ship steering.
Washington Nov 10 The government will accept bids on the remaining 21 battleships and battle cruisers to be scrapped under the arms limitation treaty. Vessels total 177000 tons and could form five rear admiral led divisions, though they must be disposed of and cannot be used as a navy. Capt Bonnaffon promoted the sale by radio and publicized the auction. six ships were sold October 25, five more on November 1, four for sale on November 8, with six more slated for November 30.
Government baking booklet helps readers learn fine pie crusts and melt in your mouth fillings. The Depar of Agriculture offers a free publication via the Washington Information Bureau. request by mailing coupon with two cents for return postage.
The writer, Frederic J. Haskin of The Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington DC, encloses two cents for postage and a free copy of the Baking Booklet to be mailed to the stated name address. The message specifies city state and requests return postage and booklet.
The text recalls historic ships linked to U S naval history including the Vermont Kansas New Hampshire and Georgia and notes their roles in wartime and training. It mentions 12 inch guns eras and early aviation and ends with Q and A items on Chaucer ransom geranium care and winter storage.
A diary style column from Athens Ohio on Armistice Day reflections, small town chatter about Wild Bill of Nowhere, barber shop whoppers, fraternity talk, plans to visit Columbus, and humorous misadventures with persimmon, a purchase of smoked ham, and reminiscences of Woodrow Wilson.
Local column riffs on a man who hawks a car via a whispered joke and a stubborn want ad. The piece compares his sales pitch to a broadcast and hints at the humorous frustration of listing a vehicle.
A disturbed note describes a poor colored man wandering the area who cannot recall his name. The speaker concedes there is a cruel advantage to his condition as bills start arriving at the first of each month.
A light verse note recalls Skee who wed a French girl in Paris five years ago. Now the couple have a growing family and settle into life in America.
Oliver Hartley of Pome Roy reports a diamond discovery with a small cost and wonderful results. The notice highlights an affordable find and promising outcome for buyers and enthusiasts.
The text appears as an OCR fragment mentioning Ativan, information services, a director, and postage return terms. It contains incomplete phrases about advice refusal and domestic troubles and references a direct request. No clear event or person actions are discernible.
Major decisions on building the Ford Motor Company's plant were made. The facility will lie on the Mississippi between Minneapolis and St Paul and include a steam plant manufacturing and assembling plant and a hydroelectric development. The hydroelectric project is the most extensive undertaken by the company.
Dr. and Mrs. A. G. Ray and Carl Ray with Tina Vollenweider visited Hamden relatives Sunday. Carl was en route to Athens to attend Ohio University. O. G. Cross and Dr. E B Ray, were Byers business visitors Monday.
Mr and Mrs Ed Nutt and daughter Nellie attended the funeral of his uncle Mr Nutt at Beaver on Friday. The service drew relatives and neighbors from the area.
George Ewing of Lancaster representing Ohio Fuel Oil and Gas company visited Hamden on Monday to discuss regional energy interests and ongoing projects.
Obituaries note sudden death of Mrs William Fogarty in Jackson from double pneumonia Monday evening. Friends in Hamden mourn her passing and send condolences to the Fogarty family.
Mrs Si Rizzuto and her daughter Mary Ann were visiting relatives on Sunday.
Glendon Bagley of Columbus spent over Sunday as the guest of his wife and his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Bagley in town.
Mr and Mrs R T Snake and son Kermit and Mr Robert Morgan of Toledo came here for the death of her sister Mrs Don Does whose funeral was held at McArthur Sunday afternoon. Miss Dorothy Eldridge of Jackson visited Hamden Monday. Sam Womeldorf a B O engineer on the Washington D H yard engine spent Sunday with his family here.
The Hamden high school band performed a concert on the public square to mark Armistice Day, drawing local residents and students. The event showcased the school's musical talent and community spirit.
I. N. Bay traveled to Cincinnati on Sunday to sell a car of cattle shipped on Saturday. Dewey Sheeler, son of Adam Sheeler of Nelsonville, was a recent guest at P. T. Harkin’s home.
Quince Young purchases a house on Puritan Pike from real estate dealer John Trainer and plans to occupy it in the near future.
Mr and Mrs Frank Donaldson and their baby arrived in Hamden on Monday to visit his parents Mr and Mrs F C Donaldson and family. They reside in California and traveled by automobile.
The Hamden Dundas state road closed for repairs for several days is expected to reopen to traffic on Wednesday or Thursday this week.
Sunday visits and travel report held across Athens Holmes Webb Summit Columbus Nelsonville and Greendale. Families like Frost Hutchins Olson Beverage and Smith appear along with hospital trip for Harold Barstow and illness of Edna Swarts. Birthday gathering at Matheny Graves home featured music and flowers.
A large crowd in Hockingport joined an Ohio D A R program honoring a tablet unveiling. State regent Mrs. Lowell L Hobart of Cincinnati presided as speakers from Cincinnati Xenia Canton Kenton and Albany shared remarks.
Report from Hockingport on the Lee Ames chapter event for marking Fort Gower. State historian Mrs. Paul Nolan and local figures attended with Miss Helen M. Send and Mrs. Orson Dryse presiding. A large gathering enjoyed pleasant memories as J W Johnson fell ill at his store and received best wishes for recovery.
The Ashland annual fall festival will take place on November 22 23 and 24 with events scheduled across the weekend.
General John R. McQuigg of Cleveland and former commander of the American Legion spoke at Medina Armistice Day ceremonies. The event honored veterans with a local observance and parade attendance.
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