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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1924
Page
3
Nelsonville residents observed National Defense Day with a community gathering and a register drive for men ages 18 to 45. Out of town guests Misael Ruth and Louise Jones of Columbus attended, while local residents hosted visitors from nearby towns and Columbus.
Rotary speaker Dr. Elmer B. Bryan president of Ohio University in Athens pressed Nelsonville Rotary members to invest in boys and girls with health opportunity and stimulation. He warned the honor system is flawed when it fails and urged instilling truthfulness courage industry and purity for a secure future. The talk was among the club's most interesting programs.
The athletic boosters committee at Nelsonville High School organized last night at the superintendent's office. Superintendent Crawford was elected president with Horton as vice president Loyd Evans secretary treasurer and a joint committee to cooperate with the student athletic association in handling funds. Foot ball gear purchases were authorized season tickets go on sale transferable to immediate family and student admissions to follow. Next meeting set for Monday evening and sport schedules to be announced.
The Y M C A outlines fall activities with separate gym classes for girls and men, start dates in September, and schedules for juniors seniors and intermediates. A basketball league will form with teams from local factories and churches, and an organizational meeting is planned for October.
Mrs. C. H. Bartlett entertained Tuesday evening for the pleasure of her sister Miss Isabelle McCann of Beverly who taught in the local schools last winter. The gathering included club members and a few close friends associated with Miss McCann during her stay here.
Paul J. Fay, a Columbus Ohio State University graduate, was elected by the board of education as chemistry teacher at the high school for the coming year.
Seats and desks for the senior high school classrooms arrived by express this morning and a factory mechanic began installation at once. The school will be in full swing next Monday.
Reverend Mr Evans will lead a prayer meeting at the Presbyterian church at 7 30 p m today. The topic is What Are Our Paths of Righteous ness and the public is invited to attend.
Mrs Zine Courtney and Miss Blanch Verity visited Mrs Ella North in Nelsonville. Mrs Maud Wandlis and three children from Saginaw stayed with Mrs Rol Bricker and Rev Michaels. School opened Monday. Several local residents attended funerals and visited kin across Chauncey Glouster Amesville and Sand Run.
Jodi township school district residents file a petition with the board of elections asking to vote on a three mill levy at the November elections. The levy would be needed to retain state aid for school purposes. The board will act on this and other petitions at a Wednesday meeting.
Albert Bartlett was fined 15 dollars and Elza Richardson 10 dollars after guilty verdicts for disturbing the peace on Eliott street at 12 36 Monday morning in Acting Mayor R J Jones court. James Gates' charge was dismissed as he only tried to separate the fighters. Chief Maple arrested the men at the scene.
Thomas Lowe, crippled salesman for the Fiery Cross, was abducted by two men in an automobile near his home. He was driven to Winton Road, stripped of his wooden leg, and dumped from the car. After crawling four miles in the cold, Lowe reached the Proctor and Gamble Ivorydale plant and attracted a night watchman who alerted police.
Bucyrus to take new duties in late August and Captain Dewsbury continues leading the local division after about two years in charge.
Albany residents invited to hear Prof. Geofrey Morgan address the high school band in the opera house at 8 o clock Thursday evening. Admission is free.
Edna Wallace Hopper promotes a two powder set tied to her Youth Cream, priced at 1 and 2 dollars, with three shades white flesh brunette. She claims the powders are the best, explains she pays five dollars per box to obtain them, and offers samples by mail upon coupon request.
Nelsonville city officials move to fund a $923,000 oil burning upgrade for the electric light and water works. The plan, laid out in a proposed ordinance, would issue first mortgage bonds, retired by $10,000 annual savings, with foreclosure rights if payments fail. Three 200 HP engines and associated equipment would replace the current system to cut operating costs.
A reader touts Moyre's Wonderful Remedy for relief of long lasting gas and right side pain near the appendix. The testimonial claims it clears intestinal mucus and inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. The ad mentions a money back guarantee and a druggist in Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville.
The AVCYRUS O-Capt. W. Pf. Dewsbury of the local Salvation Army has been promoted to Corps No. 1 in Cincinnati and will depart shortly.
Brooklyn and Auburn women share success with Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for menstrual pain weakness and infertility. Testimonials claim relief enabling pregnancy and multiple children with high reported satisfaction rates. The ad highlights over 100000 responses and 98 percent favorable.
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