Seamless boats formed from thin steel plates
A plate of thin steel is pressed in a hydraulic press to shape a boat, stamping it into form and rendering it nearly sea ready.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1921
Page
5
A plate of thin steel is pressed in a hydraulic press to shape a boat, stamping it into form and rendering it nearly sea ready.
Numerous residents journey to Columbus Cincinnati and beyond with mentions of visits to Uniontown Los Angeles and Minneapolis. The piece notes social calls for Miss Elizabeth Mills and Miss Myrtle Breyfogle, a Beta Theta Pi convention in Estes Park and a Hamilton NY presidential family arrival at Ohio University with marriage announcements for Miss Lillian Rowan and James Frost.
Miss Blanche Howe left this morning for Hopedale to resume her duties as superintendent of the schools. She is accompanied by Miss Merle Clark of East Mulberry street and has accepted a position as teacher in Hopedale high.
Mrs. D. C. Snow hosted 18 children at 126 Morris avenue for Richard Snow’s sixth birthday. Guests arrived from 3 to 5 pm in summer dresses and smart suits, sharing gifts, a play festival, and a seeing cake surrounded by a pink and white animal parade. Special guest Mrs. JK. C. Goodspeed, Athens kindergarten instructor, performed games and activities.
A man recalls heavy drinking causing chronic stomach problems. After trying Mayr's Wonderful Remedy suggested by a druggist, he recovers fully. The ad claims the preparation removes tarrrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and eases stomach liver and intestinal ailments with a money back guarantee. McKee Drug Co. advertises availability.
A fragmented notice mentions tile bathroom cleaning with Blue Devil Cleanser and a date 8-29-16.
Bellfontaine Ohio September report states laymen meet to set platform for West Ohio Conference of the M E Church. They push for boundary changes dividing the state into four districts. Trial of Rev. W W Kent, suspended member, was to begin late today before the conference.
A juvenile thief entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kirkbride Wednesday night and secured six dollars from a dresser drawer before being frightened away. Mrs. Kirkbride awoke to noise as the boy opened the drawer and dropped his flashlight before fleeing the scene.
Jack Pawk of Pone Ridge paid 200 dollars and costs for operating a still at his home in violation of the law. Frank Lacks, recently from Detroit, also assessed 200 dollars but refused payment and was jailed in Athens. The still, found by Constable Pearl Orndorf on the Park home stove, held 15 gallons and produced white mule.
D. J. Thornton left for Akron to be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thornton and Mr. and Mrs. Will Thornton and will return with Mrs. Thornton and daughter Jeanette who have been in Akron for two weeks. Ed Vermantin and family of Congress Run traveled to Columbus to visit Silas Hooper and family over Sunday. Emma Kasler returned from Detroit after being called there by the death of her little nephew, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kasler. Ruth Brant ended a week with Miss Bernadine Bryson and returned to Coshocton. Council holds a regular meeting this evening to hear reports from department heads.
New York report says Signor Marconi claims interception of messages from Mars. J E Macbeth of the Marconi Company announced at a Rotary Club luncheon that experiments on the yacht Elettra used wireless wavelengths longer than any on Earth, suggesting Mars attempts to communicate.
Letter from Vernon Riegel outlines eight compliance rules for districts seeking state aid including proper school size, certified teachers, minimum salaries, timely tuition payments, building repairs, and accurate salary periods. Rome township and Stewart schools to start Monday September 5.
A small gathering of Athens Gun Club members shot at 100 yards on Mill Street Thursday. M. M. Kerr led the group with 90, followed by F. X. Rauch 88, H. C. Clark 84, Dr. W. H. Cann 71, and Andy Wilson 64.
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