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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1921
Page
2
Dr. W. S. Small of the U S Bureau of Education lists seven health habits for public schools. They include frequent baths, daily teeth brushing, fresh air with open windows, milk over tea or coffee, vegetables and fruit, four glasses of water daily, and outdoor play each day.
Ohio towns have not utilized the bill passed by the last legislature authorizing municipal township and county forests. Not a single inquiry has been received at the state house about benefits from the measure.
Officials indicate a proposed tax levy not exceeding three mills annually could fund purchase of lands suitable for timber growth to establish est preserves. Lands would be supervised by the state forester and used to create township or county growth preserves, potentially easing municipal financial burdens.
A probate court report shows 241 marriage licenses issued in the first six months of the fiscal year, March 31 to October 1, up from 228 last year. Licenses granted to Ralph Taylor and Mae Van Sickle of Nelsonville, Farl Carsey of Athens and Agnes Donaldson of Chauncey, Dewey Cavanaugh and Edna Fiske of Nelsonville, Ernest Champlin and Stella Grigsbee of Chauncey. Rev. B. F. Timmons and Rev. Chatty officiated.
Wilfred Schoonover of Chauncey Ohio reacts to William Glass of Hamley Run Circle Hill who claimed Chauncey coal is full of noxious gas and bone. Schoonover argues the coal is not natural gas and questions Glass's knowledge and motives while urging safer energy and fair work for locals.
Conference sought by railroad union chiefs meeting in Chicago to discuss wage scale and employment conditions, with strike vote in hand.
Ten to fourteen year old boys carried dozens of smaller children to safety through smoke in New York. The incident disrupted by smoke in a basement setting tied to a state subdivision fire bill mentioning Anthony's Catholic school.
The Plains Miss May Campbell entertained friends at her home on Wednesday evening with music, games, and candy making. The gathering included Thelma Surgeon, Vir gene Mercer, Freda Erb, and numerous others. A PTA meeting Friday evening discussed increasing membership and purchasing a first aid kit for the school. Mrs. Elmer Poling and Mrs. Abe Rankin of Millfield visited. C Porter is raising funds for playground equipment for primary grades. Mrs Belle Purdue of Chillicothe visited the Burchfields, who returned from Columbus with Mrs Belle Lehew remaining until Saturday. Dr Albert Stage and daughter Florence and Mrs Ida Rose of Columbus spent days with relatives.
Two Colorado men William Barker and Charles Lee of Lake City seek 33 million dollars in gold and silver bars said to be hidden in Treasure Peak tunnels. They claim a shaft and a stone tablet describe the location of 3 516 bars and plan an immediate expedition.
Vera Ivanovna, a Russian girl who fled the Black Sea region when Reds took control, has arrived in the United States and entered Simmons College.
If William Tell had been a golfer he might have proved his skill differently. Bob Morrison, a Los Angeles golf school pro, is pictured performing a golf stunt. He hits a ball from the top of a watch after a drive.
Ireland Misses Lela and Wilma Dunfee hosted by the Hornsbys with other visits from Decatur and Chauncey families. Local gatherings featured games and music. Church attendance noted at Antioch and Belpre with rural parish services in Hebbardsville and connected communities. A Sunday sermon ponders whether the dead go to final reward or sleep.
Detroit filed report claims army aircraft from Selfridge Field and Mount Clemens fought civilian planes in a large whiskey smuggling operation. Captain C H Kells of Fort Wayne requested a war department investigation. Try Judge Taft 5c cigar.
Millfield reports Mrs Florence Rambo and her baby visiting Mr and Mrs James Omen in Zanesville. Mrs Sam Males travels via Canaanville and Parkersburg for her sister Mrs Baker s surgical hospital stay. Band supper Monday night netted a small sum. Lowell guests Will Shook and family attended Charles Ogg s Sunday gathering. Various local residents were seen in Nelsonville Sharpsburg Pomeroy Circle Hill and with Mingus families.
Millfield M E church hosts an all day meeting and basket dinner on Sunday October 16 1921 Program includes Sunday school 9 30 preaching 10 45 dinner 12 30 and services with Rev Paul E Kemper of Nelsonville First M E at 1 30 and Irma Voigt Dean of Women Ohio University at 6 30 PMID
Church schedule notes for E. N. Dabritz pastor with events in Millfield and Plains. October dates include services October 16 10:30 in Millfield October 6:30 Plains and October 19 in Millfield with midweek meetings and listed times.
An old advertisement urges readers to give clothes a chance to become very white with once-use Blue Devil. The brief copy emphasizes quick whitening results and ease of use on fabrics.
The Athens minister Rev. B. F. Timmons will deliver a sermon at Jerseyville M E Church Sunday afternoon October 16 at 2 30. Sunday school will be held at 1 30 instead of 9 30 due to the service.
Minister L W Spayd outlines Sunday morning sermon The In dwelling God and Sunday night Bible lecture Christ's Mission To Earth at Chauncey Millfield. Midweek studies Wednesday Chauncey James Chapter III and Thursday Millfield same chapter Bring Testaments to studies Judge Taft cigar note.
An at home prescription using Parmint, hot water, and sugar is claimed to relieve catarrhal deafness and head noises. The advertisement asserts dramatic hearing improvement and urges readers to share the formula with others who suffer.
Announcement of the first quarterly meeting this year to begin Friday evening Oct 14 and run through Sunday. Services each evening at 7 with Stroud's Run sermon Sunday afternoon by Elder J A Hopkins.
A historical note states that the area of England is less than half the area of the state of Colorado. This comparison highlights geographic size differences between England and Colorado.
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