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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1921
Page
3
Local report calls claims of church entered as a Ford prize contestant unfounded. Pastor and church officers strongly disapprove any participation in games of chance. Also noted is a $5 donation from the Union for the Victory Memorial Building and a forthcoming reception for new members after a bene diction by the W C T U.
Hostesses Mesdames Howe Lama and Fillinger led a W C T U gathering at the home in the president's absence with Mrs Barker presiding. Armistice Day observances include a church prayer service with location to be announced, and county president Mrs Blake reported on the state convention in Toledo.
The Roosevelt high school portrait was framed by John S. Mooney and the West school portrait by W. L. Hudson. The article asks who will frame the remaining portrait.
The central school building dates to 1887, with the West and East wings built in 1891 and 1894 and the high school in 1907. The average interval between constructions is eleven years, and since the last the town has seen a.
For fourteen years no increases in school accommodations or meaningful repairs have occurred. The urgent need now is to preserve and upgrade current buildings. High school seating must expand with every desk and chair in use and pupils currently carry chairs between rooms to obtain seating at different periods.
Miss Philena Lauderbach has gone to Jackson Michigan as a guest of Mrs Sylvia Bruce. The trip places Lauderbach in a social visit context with Bruce hosting in Jackson.
The Nelsonville slate lists candidates across parties and wards. Republican nominees include Mayor E S McCune and Councilman W E Clements First Ward while Democratic tickets name Mayor William Hutchins and Solicitor Don R McGill. Independent entries include Mayor Sidney Cook and Florence Horton for President of Council. Treasurer options are J C Francis Don C James and Orlie A Rider. Second Ward Council Kate L Blake John Owens. Fourth Ward William Huddy. At large three to elect Herb Leyshon C D Shafer David Stewart C A Stover. Board of Education three to elect W Backus Elmer Bay Geo P Hall M M McBride J I Pritchard Walter Wolf.
Odd Fellows Hock Hocking Lodge schedules a regular meeting Thursday at their new hall. The dedication moves to Saturday November 5 due to the grand master’s commitments. All lodges and members receive invitations with plans for a fine program and a good supper by the Rebekahs.
At the October 22, 1921 meeting Phil Kearney Post No 38 G A R voted to share their hall with Glenford Dugan Post No 229 A L free of rent. A committee was formed to transfer regalia and library. The post extended thanks to the K of P for hospitality. Local notes include marriages births travel and social events among Columbus Haydenville and Logan residents. A Halloween party hosted by Miss Mary Riley featured games contests and music.
Rev. C. L. Johnson led the funeral for Henry Wend at his Adams street residence Monday. A large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends attended, with many flowers showing the esteem for the deceased. Out of town attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George Wend and two sons, Mr. and Mrs. William Wemmer and Mr. and Mrs. Grover Patton of Millfield, Fred Wend of Columbus, Mrs. Carey Locie of Shawnee, Mrs. Minnie Long, and Mrs. Jennie Quinlin of Lima Ohio.
The program highlighted a pleasant evening with refreshments served. The venue was attractively decorated and the event was thoroughly enjoyed by attendees.
City reports surge of mischief around Halloween as the Mayor warns parents to curb children until the night. Police patrols intensify while the Mayor contemplates strict action against violators and property damage.
The board will meet Thursday at six with the ladies serving supper. Ten men each subscribing 500 will clear the morgage from the 1908 building. Trustees report over 6000 in interest paid since start. A Halloween masquerade on October 31 targets juniors and intermediates with costume rewards. Basketball practice begins. season opens late November.
The twenty first annual district school of instructions of the de gree of Pocahontas was held in the Red Men's hall in this city Monday October 24 with Mrs Bertha Bateman presiding. Delegates registered in the morning, a local council dinner followed, then an afternoon school of instructions and a luncheon. Evening degree work was presented by the Nelsonville council.
The evening session concluded with ice cream and cake for delegates and members. Mrs. Eliza Spohr, Great Pocahontas of Cincinnati, praised the local council and its degree work. Delegates attended from Glouster Rendville Logan Murray City and Buchtel.
Funeral services for Hamilton Cox will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the M. E. church in New Marshfield. Rev. Leslie Dabritz and Rev. V. A. Nanna will officiate. Burial will follow in the New Marshfield Cemetery with the funeral train arriving on No. 12.
At a mothers' meeting the wife of a noted New York divine urged mothers to monitor daughters health closely. She advised keeping daughters informed about health and allowing nature to act, warning that irregularities and pain signal trouble and recommending Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to restore normal health.
A note from October 24, 2016 references adopting Blue Devil cleaning methods and adjusting fees after a housecleaning session. The terse record signals a local household change tied to a branded cleaning approach.
A pie social is planned for Saturday evening at the French school house. The event invites all residents to attend and support local activity with a social gathering and refreshments.
Mrs. Marx Obendorfer, chair of the General Federation of Women's Clubs music department, told the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Cincinnati that jazz music harms the nervous system. She cited higher temperatures after listening, increased insanity in some cases, and more shop accidents where jazz is played, hindering steady work.
A brief instruction notes to wash children and avoid soaking overnight, advising to add a small amount of Blue Devil to the washing water. Dated 10 24 46.
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