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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1924
Page
3
The West End Parent-Teacher Association will gather Friday at 2 o'clock in the West building. Attendees will discuss the new term as guests Mr. and Mrs. H. Bare of Chicago visit, and many locals entertain visitors from nearby cities.
For the pleasure of Rev. and Mrs. George E. Tifft the Ladies Aid society invites the congregation to a picnic dinner after Wednesday night prayer meeting. Each attendee should bring a suitable dish. Ministers of the city are also invited.
Logan hosts a county W C T U institute at Union Furnace led by county president Mrs. Berlin. Officers elected include Mrs. Ingmire president and Mrs. Amanda Bickel vice president with Hattie Dickel, Mrs. Warner, Mrs. Hanlin and others serving in roles. Athens county president Mrs. Blake spoke on needs. Miss Margaret Smith organized a shower for Mrs. E L Engle with a two course dinner and games.
Artie C. Lowery, 25, a teamster, of South Bloomingville, and Inez L. Davis, 18, at home in South Bloomingville, are identified in the recent listings.
Logan brief items note a Tuesday meeting of the local farm bureau board to discuss hiring a county service manager who would oversee buying and selling activities in farm business. The report also mentions local visits, thefts, and a klan incident at a church service.
The home of Mr and Mrs Abe Mowery in Marion township hosted a Pol ing family reunion Sunday with 125 members and guests in attendance. The day featured the traditional dinner and included several Logan relatives who are part of the family.
Robert Wylie of Circleville former Pickaway County farm agent visited Logan Monday to consult with County Agent Lang about establishing a county cream marketing organization. Wylie helped set up the marketing agency in Pickaway County.
Miss Mabel Van Vorn of Columbus and her cousin Clifford Pratt of this city were hurt when their motorcycle collided with a Word car driven by Carpenter of Rock Dundee near the Harper Run bridge west of Logan Saturday afternoon. Pratt operated the motorcycle. Miss Van Vorn rode in the side car. Both escaped serious injury. Van Vorn had a deep neck wound requiring five stitches and Pratt suffered bruises. Carpenter lost some teeth.
Merritt Wann Jr of this city was taken to a Columbus hospital after a roller skating accident left his right elbow fractured and dislocated. Surgeons called the injury one of the most peculiar they have seen in years after several failed setting attempts. Mrs John Westerhaver of this city learned of the death of Mrs Frank Schlagetter Sr in Sidney by telegram.
Officers searched the Haydenville residence of John Tent after reports of liquor activity and found about thirty quarts of wine and three jars. Lent pleaded not guilty to possession, claiming the wine was his wife’s and that he took two small drinks. The court ordered him home to send his four children to school.
Mrs. Jetha Hutcheson of Athens was granted a divorce from Charles Hutcheson on grounds of gross neglect of duty by Judge L Worstell on Monday. Her maiden name Bean was restored.
Ten alleged communists were arrested after a clash between Fascisti and anti Fascisti supporters outside a Philadelphia hotel. Antonio Locatelli, famed Italian flying ace, was being escorted to a dinner when cheers and jeers erupted, bricks flew, and weapons were brandished.
Three men from Renwood West Virginia were hurled fifty feet into a creek after their auto hit the end of a bridge on the National Road this morning near Wheeling. Found unconscious by Deputy Sheriff Roney Vermillion, they were taken to a hospital and are not expected to recover. Passengers were Harry Grise Thomas Penbaker and Edward Conner all of Benwood.
Despatch from Tien Tslin claims Premier Dansan of Mongolia was assassinated by Bolshevists on September 16, prompting international shock and calls for action amid rising tensions in the region.
This pattern 4868 offers a gingham style with linen linings and contrasting piping. It fits busts from 28 to 50 inches with foot width of 1% yard and requires five yards of 27 inch material for size 38 with long sleeves or 5% yards for short sleeves. Pattern mailed on receipt of payment.
Hockingport Sept 16. Packet steamers on the Ohio River between Pittsburg and Cincinnati report full cargoes. The Senator Cordial and General Wood carry large freight loads, while the Betsy Ann notes rising passenger traffic with many travelers enjoying favorable weather. The General Wood recently carried 75 passengers in addition to freight.
The Ohio Welfare Director Harper announced that drilling for oil and gas may begin near the Athens state hospital for the insane. Several applicants seek leases on state property, but Harper prefers the state to drill. Any oil or gas would be piped to Ohio University.
Nathan I. Leopold Jr. and Richard A. Loeb, once seen as super intellectuals, are back in a stark classroom setting at Joliet penitentiary. Leopold writes in the char factory while Loeb is assigned to a separate, supervised workshop role.
Troop Two of Athens Boy Scouts held a regular meeting Monday night at Health Haven camp. Second class tests were given covering fire building cooking knife and hatchet and boxing the compass. A picnic supper followed. All members will attend an all day camp program next Saturday with credits for pioneering and knife hatchet work.
In Sacramento California on September 18 a duel at the Plantation Inn left both deputy sheriffs dead and no officers wounded two bandits were involved in the exchange.
John Hamilton in the capital city proposed a heat radiator idea to beat the swelter, praised as practical yet censured by police for bad form. Neighbors led authorities to his hut. officers found him near the federal building with all his clothes in a doorway blocks away.
Nuga-Tene Daeeeee and Teeg Nuga-Tene promise rest and vigor for women and men improving red blood, nerves, digestion, sleep, and energy. Take a bottle for a day. if not satisfied, return the package for a refund. Available from druggists bearing the guarantee.
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