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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1919
Page
3
Expert repair man at Beil's Garage offers prompt service. Piano tuning available through Green's Music Co. Nelsonville. Bookkeep er and office girl seek position. Card of farm and salvage items, cow sale, Ford radiator for sale. Ironing service at 443 High Street. Mrs Inderiden visits. Evans family guest. Wanted housekeeper for family of three no children. Call 543.
Mrs Catherine Raine wife of Thos Raine died at her home Wednesday noon after a brief pneumonia illness. She lived here many years was active in St Andrews Catholic church and is survived by her husband two sisters Mrs James Carr and Miss Rose Tipping. Funeral at St Andrews church Saturday 9 am conducted by Rev Fr Byrne.
The Parent Teachers Association of Central School will meet at the Central building Friday afternoon. All parents interested in cooperation between parents and teachers should attend this meeting.
State law requires teachers to elect two retirement board members. City teachers vote October 17 and rural and village teachers vote October 18. Nelsonville teachers vote October 17 at the high school between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. Others in Nelsonville or York township vote at Nelsonville high school on Saturday.
In the note D A Ferree urges all teachers to vote between 1:00 and 3:00 p m as the issue concerns everyone personally and requires prompt action.
Twelve members and guests gathered for a 6 o clock chicken dinner at Mrs. Alice Wyskivers. Attendees included Mesdames Bertha Bateman Lena White Gena Lewis Agnes Wallace Dollie King Mary Brown Gertie Hill Lucile Hellyer Misses Margaret Susie Clark Louisa Pearce and others. They planned the event as an annual affair and returned home in good cheer.
Sealed bids are invited for 12 bonds totaling 8000 dollars at 6 percent interest, payable semiannually from 1920, to be delivered November 1, 1919. Bonds fund operating revenue deficiency under House Bill 567. Bid deposits equal 5 percent, right to reject bids reserved. Joseph Evans Clerk Athens Plains Ohio.
Synod proceedings feature talks from Ohio State University President Thompson and Wooster College President Wishart on church relations and spiritual themes. The meeting outlines home mission spending, new funding agreements, and strong support for Foreign Missions and the League of Nations Covenant with calls for a League of Churches.
The Rev. Ernest F. Hall addressed the Synod highlighting overseas missions and a global communications era. Dr. Wishart opened discussions on world ills, while Wooster College's president warned against educational misplacements. Dr. Foulkes urged church leadership for freedom and righteousness. Nine former Moderators attend as the local church hosts a well coordinated program.
Chicago officials from Illinois Indiana and Michigan meeting here ruled that fishnet stockings or slinky skirts should not be worn by girls under 18.
Thirty Gotham street cleaners were awarded medals for keeping their districts spotless. The ceremony recognized their service with gold, silver, or bronze awards reflecting their efforts and dedication to civic cleanliness.
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