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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1922

Page

3

Nelsonville Masonic and Red Men Labor Day Updates

Nelsonville notes report St Bernard Chapter R A M on vacation activities resuming soon and Philo Grian Lodge F and A M completing a successful year. Red Men plan Labor Day events with a 10 AM parade and an 8 PM pow wow featuring hundreds of Indians. Mrs. Walter G. Thompson and Opal visit from East Palestine. Various lodges expect continued interest in Masonry next year.

Walter G. Thompson Opal East Palestine Nelsonville

Moter Auto Sales Installs New Gas Filling Apparatus

The Moter Auto Sales Co. of Nelsonville installs a new gas filling apparatus at its garage and salesroom on West Washington Street, expanding service offerings.

Moter Auto Sales Co Nelsonville West Washington Street

Mayor McCune Names C. L. Stout to Board of Sinking

Mayor McCune announces the appointment of C. L. Stout as a member of the board of sinking. The move expands the board responsible for municipal infrastructure and public utilities.

Plum Falls McCune C. L. Stout Board of Sinking

Trustees Seek Replacements After Krieg Resigns from Council

Fund trustees aim to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of H Krieg, who has joined the city council as a new member. The appointment will fill the vacant position left by Krieg’s departure.

Fund H. >. Krieg Council

William R. Fitzer Dies War Veteran at 35 in Buchtel

William R. Fitzer 35, a veteran of the late world war, died at his father's home in Buchtel. The body was moved to his sister Mrs. Donald Lowden's home in Nelsonville for funeral services at 2:30 PM Saturday in the M E church, with Rev. Paul E. Kemper officiating. His death is attributed to war injuries and poor health since.

William R. Fitzer Buchtel Donald Lowden Nelsonville M. E. Church Paul E. Kemper Fitzer

Chamber of Commerce to Convene After Three Months

The local chamber of commerce resumes activities with a first meeting after a three months’ vacation. The session will outline and discuss plans for the season’s work, promising an interesting agenda and productive discussion among members.

Chamber of Commerce

Fred Li ney of Parkersburg visits Art Copeland family

Fred Li ney of Parkersburg was the Sunday guest of Art Copeland and family, sharing time at their home for a social visit.

Fred Li Iney Parkersbur Art Copeland and Family

Great ceremonial ahead at E Karnak Grotto session

Plans for a ceremonial session of E Karnak Grotto in November aim to be the best yet. Monarch and officers urge members to recruit candidates as petitions circulate. Grotto park work continues with families enjoying picnics at the grounds. Ruth Evans and Phyllis Mills are visiting Columbus and Westerville. John S. Lowden of Lima visits Nelsonville. Pearl Wend returns to Nelsonville after summer in Lima working on the railroad.

E Karnak Grotto Grotto Ruth Evans Phyllis Mills Columbus Westerville Pearl Wend Nelsonville Lima

Social Calls Reported Across Nearby Towns

Sand Rock residents Jessie Bolin from Columbus and Flossie Smith from Utley were visiting Bolin's aunts Margie and Orinda Taylor. A. B. Christman and son Lowell called on Charles Moore and wife Wednesday evening. Henry Ogg spent Sunday with the Weiss Van Dyke family. B. C. Townsend visited George Oxy and wife on Sunday. Len McCune and daughter Mary of Athens visited his parents Frank and [surname] McCune. Carl Grandstaff and son Dale called on Gilbert Doudinot and family. Harry VanDyke of Parkersburg visits his uncle Wells VanDyke. Eva Marquis hosts cousin Mrs John Mathews and children from near Athens for a few days.

Jessie Bolin Columbus Flossie Smith Utley Margierandstaff Orinda Taylor A. B. Christman Lowell Charles Moore Henry Ogg Weiss van Dyke B. C. Townsend George Oxy Len McCune Mary Athens Frank McCune Carl Grandstaff Dale Gilbert Doudinot Harry VanDyke Parkersburg Wells VanDyke Eva Marquis John Mathews

Cotton Crop Below Normal in Latest August Report

The crop reporting board of the Bureau of Agricultural Economics estimates the cotton crop on August 27 at 57 percent of normal. This compares with 70.8 percent on July 25, 1922 and 49.3 percent on August 25, 1921, with a ten year August 25 average of 66.3 percent.

Washington Crop Reporting Board Bureau of Agricultural Economics Department of Agriculture Today

Aviator Harold Irish and passenger survive 150 foot fall

Harold Irish and Edward Lewis were rescued after a 150 foot fall in an airplane at Beach Park Elyria Ohio on September 1. The forced descent occurred when gasoline ran out and the aircraft could not be maneuvered to land on the Avon Beach allotment.

Elyria Harold Irish Edward Lewis Beach Park Irish

Joker Hidden in Lima Light Franchise Unearthed

Lima City Manager Bingham reveals a joker clause in a 1919 street lighting franchise granted to Lima Gas Light, a Lima Natural Gas subsidiary. No required candle power specified, while gas lamps cost taxpayers 27.50 dollars annually and emit under 20 candle power.

Lima, CO Lima Gas Light Company Lima Natural Gas Company Bingham Lima

German press hails reparations respite decision

Berlin dispatch reports the allied reparations commission granting Germany a breathing spell on indemnity payments. The German press calls the move a respite and notes relief in the economy and public mood as of September 1.

Berlin Allied Reparations Commission

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