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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1922
Page
7
Cincinnati rumors say a woman could be chosen to fill the vice mayor post after Gilbert Bettman resigns to become state commander of the American Legion. Mayor Carrol declined to name a successor or comment on the situation.
In Bucyrus on September 14 Will D. Beebe of Columbus a 35 year old steeplejack fell about 100 feet from the Good Hope Lutheran church steeple dying instantly. He leaves a wife and three children. The story ends with an odd line about a Point B in Alaska mentioning white people and Eskimos.
One Athens woman reports relief from stomach trouble after using Adler-i-ka, claiming it helps both upper and lower bowel and allows her to eat normally. The ad touts gas relief, ap pendicitis protection, and expelling hidden poisons. Gibson's Pharmacy. Floor boards creak only at night.
New Ohio University students attended booster events in the gymnasium and Ewing Hall with Dean Voigt and Dean Chubb in charge. President Bryan urged involvement in activities and warned against loafers and grinders while new members awaited glee club tryouts and a Y M C A recruitment drive. The piece also notes early August federal prohibition arrests across Ohio including Cleveland and Columbus with totals and fines.
Harold F. McCormick and Mme. Ganna Walska, the Chicago millionaire and Polish opera singer, arrived in Paris today ending their honeymoon. They toured central Europe visiting several resorts.
A pie and ice cream social will be held at Harmony school house Friday night September 15. Proceeds go to benefit the show.
Fragment shows pharmacy names including Gibson's Pharmacy in Athens Nelsonville Fountain Pharmacy and the Prescrip tion Drug Store, indicating a local drugstore directory or advertisement. Entities include Gibson's Pharmacy Athens Ohio Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville Ohio and Prescription Drug Store.
Mr and Mrs Adam Tom hosted a chicken dinner in New Marshfield on September 14 honoring Earl F Tom of Chicago. Family members present included Mrs M J Tom, Will Tom family, Elmer Tom and children, Alva Tom and Fay, John Strahl and children, and Nancy and Reba Tom.
Greek soldiers retreating along the Turkish front allegedly set fire to Hroussa and massacred Turks and Bulgarians, according to Turkish charges. The report describes a violent advance and retaliation amid the northern battle line.
King Victor Emmanuel of Italy is ill with pneumonia but reported to be recovering. his engagement to open the Naples fair has been canceled.
Harmony Hill and Little Hocking residents were seen visiting friends and family across the area. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Sherman at Hockingport and many others at the Foster household, Labor Day picnics, and weekend calls from Athens, Chauncey, Coolville, and West Virginia.
The report highlights Lewis Evener’s 64th birthday celebrated by family with a noon chicken dinner and evening treats. Several locals visit relatives in Nelsonville and Bailey Run, while Mrs. Carl Love hosts a party for her husband's seventy fifth birthday. The item notes travel and scattered social visits among area residents.
In Nelsonville on Sunday Roy Brooks sr and family were hosted by Mrs. John Weber for Warren Weber's birthday Eve. Athens visitor Fred Cornell stopped by. Cecil Loven and wife visited Cutler friends. W Brown and family hosted relatives Sunday afternoon. George Banfield and sons Cecil Allan visited Salt Creek. Ray Smith and children spent Sunday with Mr Ange. Mrs. Dick Evener also mentioned.
Youngstown street carriers ride on four cent cars the lowest rate in the United States. Street Railway Commissioner William L. Sause says more riders use the service and a monthly pass plan offers reduced rates for unlimited travel during the period.
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