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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1922
Page
4
The Panama Commission warns no Canal Zone appointments are being made at present. A music authority states Stradivari crafted 1116 instruments between 1666 and 1787, with 540 violins 12 violas and 5 cellos known to survive today.
The report notes two good gas wells in the area and mentions a new location on the Parley Nutter farm. Drilling is expected to begin this week at the latter site, signaling continued activity in local energy development.
The piece argues that many people ignore telephone calls due to modern life fatigue. It suggests the bell symbolizes conflicting demands and defends choosing rest or necessary tasks over social interruptions. It notes the burden on caregivers and the truth in silence from busy households.
The article notes a boll weevil invasion decades ago crossed the Rio Grande and now devastates 30 percent of U S cotton, costing South growers millions. It cites 1917 as the year corn borers appeared in Massachusetts and spreading toward Ohio and Michigan. It urges federal, state, and local action to protect corn, a major national staple.
A column compares Sing Sing prison heat cutbacks to psychological heat and a London surgical case. It argues imagination can alter perceived temperature and pain, suggesting many aches are mental in origin and mood shapes life outcomes.
Police located a Buffalo youth who had been missing and was found asleep beneath a sink. A humorous note suggests he may have been playing plumber. The piece also mentions local opinions on coal dealer's daughters and discusses ballplayers and unions.
In a live stage bit in Athens, Mr. R A Kennedy of 73 75 West Union Street presents a second hand store gag. A big customer rejects a suit until Kennedy offers his own coat and the man tries on the coat and pants before leaving Kennedy in his heavies. For next act see Mr. Kennedy.
Fredericksburg Virginia preserves its colonial past with the Mary Ball Washington house Rising Sun Tavern and Kenmore. The city highlights include Washington birthplace tales Lafayette visits and the preserved river setting on the Rappahannock. Betty Washington Lewis Kenmore project aims to buy and turn the estate into a Washington shrine.
A long dispatch from Floodwood Ohio dated October 25 1922 shares letters home with comic anecdotes about a brother cleaning sewers, a rich aunt hiding money, a wife in an asylum, rather than serious news. The writer jokes about coal oil Bibles roads and a moving picture show.
The Athens Messenger announces an information bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin. It states it will answer questions upon request but cannot give advice on legal medical or financial matters. Readers should send questions with full name address and two cents for return postage.
The Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce notes that more than 100000 people are admitted to the various Hollywood studios each year.
A compact reflection cites a Bible verse on fear with power love and self discipline, paired with Goethe praising common sense as human genius. The phrases emphasize courage, empathy, and rational thinking as guiding principles.
Logan Roy Kemp of Frederick Maryland was arrested Sunday by Officer Far bean for drunkenness after discovering juice that caused intoxication. He pleaded guilty to the charge Monday morning before Mayor Koppe, with a $10 fine and costs. Also reported, the modern home of FE A Gutliph on North Culver street changed hands Saturday as Fred Ambrose bought it. Mr. Gutliph moved to New York state but kept property here. with Newark purchase he sold Logan property. Mr and Mrs John Prebble of North Orchard street welcomed a nine pound son Monday evening.
General Manager Curry of Ohio Fuel Supply and Attorney Freeman Eagleson met with Prosecutor Mary K Davey and county commissioners over the courthouse gas contract. The old Logan contract fixes a flat rate, while current suppliers seek to abandon it. No agreement reached yet though action is anticipated to resolve the gas shortage.
Logan Lancaster Motorcycle club gears up for a Sunday program at the fair grounds featuring solo and side car races. Riders from Nelsonville Lancaster and Logan expected to compete in the event. Oil field notes report No 10 well near Murray City showing a hundred barrel potential and recent oil finds at Carbon Hill and Green Township sites.
Louella Fowler was granted a divorce from Jennings Fowler in common pleas court by Judge Pettit. The decree cites extreme cruelty. Fowler gains custody of the minor child. Jennings to pay $20 monthly for child support starting November 1.
Fifty four candidates joined the Knights of Columbus in an all day session at the White Arcade club rooms. Lancaster and surrounding cities sent visitors as Columbus Commandery No. 300 conferred the degrees with W A Haas of Delaware assisting. About one hundred members now hoist the local commandery. A banquet for 250 followed at 6 30 with music by the Kessler orchestra.
Three funeral services were conducted in Logan on Monday afternoon. Leah Harbaugh's service was at the Presbyterian church, Mrs. Wade Hampson's at the Methodist church, and Charles P. Armstrong's at the late residence on North Walnut Street. All are buried in Oak Grove cemetery.
Miss Margaret Lutz spoke at the noon Rotary meeting detailing the local Red Cross chapter annual roll call and asking club support. Harry Smith of Rotary and Joe Case of the Kiwanis form a committee to aid in the preparations.
Members of the local shopcraft organization gathered at their hall Sunday in a large meeting. H T Hamilton of Columbus, head of the federation system including the local group, attended to confer with the men. It is reported the men agreed to stand until an agreement is signed by Hocking Valley railroad officials.
Mr. Joseph Reid of the Joseph Reid Gas Engine Co Oil City Pa a Rotary club guest urged stringent enforcement of the prohibition law and spoke on law enforcement. Reid serves as president of Oil City Rotary.
Logan readers will receive two free tickets to the Logan Opera House nightly show this week. The program features Bought and Paid For on Thursday plus a Ben Turpin Comedy. Call Clinton Webb to claim your tickets. Messenger want ads work. Three times for fifty cents.
Akron Ohio October 24 76 new beer kegs from a liquor raid clutter Mayor Lodge Silver Lake district questions what happens next A man found with the kegs was fined 500 for brew in his home Renner Brewing company filed a claim arguing the kegs were not contraband containers The issue has been sent to Columbus prohibition authorities for decision
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