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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1922
Page
7
The statement urges keeping funds in a safe institution and promotes Central Ohio Building and Loan as the secure, substantial choice. It emphasizes stability during financial storms and invites trust based on the institution’s proven record.
Judge Worstell issued a temporary restraining order against Magistrate Hedges and Herman Luckoff in a suit to empower officials to eject Thomas and Luella Littler from their North Court Street bakery. The common pleas hearing set for next Monday will review the contested June 15 1922 signing granting possession.
In a probate court case, William E. Nelson seeks custody of Frances E. Nelson 10 and Gladys A. Nelson 6 from their grandmother Mary E. Smith, alleging unlawful deprivation of custody after their mother’s August 1921 death. Evidence was heard Tuesday. Judge Johnson is expected to rule next week.
Complete returns in the New Hampshire state primaries show Windsor H. Goodnow of Keene leading Arthur G. Whittemore of Dover for the Republican nomination for governor. The report from Concord notes the lead as results come in.
Washington attorney George Sutherland is appointed by President Harding to replace the retired John H. Clarke as associate justice of the United States Supreme Court.
A Senate session heard charges that gambling in coal has surged during the fuel crisis as unscrupulous brokers and speculators drive prices. Senators Cummins Kellogg King Reed call for measures to distribute coal, curb profiteering, and deter hoarding with fresh reporting and potential penalties.
An old newspaper feature describes women’s illnesses as foreboding storms and cites Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a long established remedy that has helped many women recover. The piece argues the tonic offers relief from irritability backache and dragging pains and claims it has a nearly fifty year track record.
The Plains residents report visits from Elza Moore and family in Mattoon Illinois and Mattison of Poston joining a reunion for Mr and Mrs Mattison. James Bell and Herrold family members host Labor Day gatherings while a four year old Evans child dies in a road accident and is buried on The Plains. Hutchins and Robinsons visit Logan and Murray City families during the holiday as Bob Smith and children stay with North Dickens in Carbon Hill.
Albany Newt reports the birth of a daughter to Knowlton and his wife. Mr and Mrs Emmett Sweeny, who visited Phillip Sweeny and family, have returned to their Dayton home on Tuesday.
C O Sweeny Allan Coe Archie Tewksberry and Harley Cline drove to Logan on Monday. F E Goldsberry and wife left for Cincinnati by car for a few days on business. Howard Coe his wife and daughter Aldine returned from Columbus after a week’s vacation with W A Webb and others. Miss Della Tewksberry visited friends in Middleport last Friday.
Ohio saw twenty three people die in fires during August with seventy six injured and seven children killed. A girl burned by a sparkler, two boys blinded by firecrackers, matches and bonfires caused deaths, while lightning claimed six lives and two aviators died in gasoline fires.
Athens high school begins student registration Thursday morning and continues through Friday afternoon. Freshmen register 8 to 9 30, advanced freshmen 9 30 to 11, sophomores 1 to 2 30, advanced sophomores 2 30 to 4, juniors 8 to 10, and seniors 1 30 to 3 30. Principal Rupp urges careful adherence to dates.
John Heavenor of Sugar Creek was fined 25 dollars plus costs totaling 34.85 by Magistrate Helwig after Heavenor pleaded guilty to drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Sheriff Parker and Constable Mariner served the arrest warrant. Heavenor appeared in court voluntarily.
In Forest Hills New York on September 6 the United States defended the Davis Cup by defeating Australia. Gerald Patterson fell to William M. Johnston of San Francisco in straight sets 6-2 6-2 6-1, securing the trophy for America for at least another year.
Samuel Myatt Tom born April 12 1843 in Muskingum County Ohio died September 3 1922 aged 79 years 4 months 21 days He moved with family to Athens County in 1850 married Mary M Brewer in 1878 and had nine children Leona Masters Charles Tom George Tom Henry Tom Grace Melabrandis Nancy Gundlach Stella Field Frances Luella Bertha Mabel Two daughters Frances Luella and Bertha Mabel preceded him He leaves seven grandchildren and many relatives He was last survivor of nine siblings raised in a strict Methodist home noted for integrity and forgiveness His wife died ten months earlier burial body to dust spirit to God
A reader describes loneliness from long separations from her mother and a lack of friends. The adviser counsels joining a church or girls club to meet people and find support, expressing hope she will not remain isolated. The text also includes devotional verse about walking with Jesus.
The text notes Mrs. Zar ley of Federal is advised to tag her daughter. Attendees join Labor Day events at Mt. Hermon. A rain could end the Curtis Junction curve on the school route, and road funds are nearly exhausted as the trustee has resigned. A cotillion for Roscoe Ogg, home on furlough, was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Ogg.
A 19 year old girl asks whether to marry a younger man she loves after nine months of dating. The advisor suggests marriage is sensible if he can support her and her parents approve, provided mutual love endures.
We express thanks to Mr. Lt. H. Stanley of Athens for conducting the funeral, to Mr. T. W. Coe of Albany for undertaker services, to those who sang, to Miss Esther James of Sugar Creek for her sale, to those who presented flowers, and to all others who assisted in our father’s death and burial.
Susie advises Susie to keep the friendship but not tolerate broken engagements. She tells Laurie to tell him frankly that if he does not keep engagements she will not continue the relationship. The letter shows a teen seeking guidance about dating and commitment.
A remark notes that while some people save by buying a cheap flivver they then spend surplus on modifications to mimic a real automobile. The comment highlights the paradox of thrift versus disguise in auto enthusiasts.
Broadwell School opened on Tuesday with A. B. Christman as advanced grade instructor and Miss Zuella Knowlton as primary teacher. Local residents include Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rathburn of Columbus visiting their summer home here. Also noted: Federal Valley railroad repairs near completion after flood damage and Utley mines plus Black Diamond resumed operations on Tuesday.
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