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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1924
Page
2
Beverly French, a two year old from St Louis, endures a patient sit for a flapper era permanent wave as she learns the style. The scene captures a child's pose while fashion trends swirl around her in the era.
Mellon and Senator Couzens met face to face before a Senate committee probing the Bureau of Internal Revenue. The session aimed to weigh inquiry scope and the bureau’s administration, seeking recommendations to improve federal tax collection. The talks, held behind closed doors, marked a rare direct exchange between two wealthiest Americans on tax policy.
The Amesville meeting of the Athene Presbytery elected Rev. W. S. Gamertsfelder of Ohio University moderator and Rev. Dr. John Glenn of Gallipolis vice moderator. Rev. Floyd Evans of Nelsonville was chosen clerk. Retiring moderator Rev. Dr. A. C. V. Skinner preached the sermon. The session extended over Monday evening and Tuesday.
Attorney General Stone announced directives to the war transactions section to speed action on more than 700 war fraud cases. Civil cases total 200 and twenty criminal matters awaiting federal court action will receive first priority, with several hundred additional actions to be reviewed for court action.
Berlin police statistics report over 100000 crimes in the past year, with thefts constituting about half. The 1923 rise is blamed on inflation and economic turmoil, while a return to stable currency and lower unemployment are expected to curb crime.
Findlay Ohio oil firm announces a fifteen cent reduction in all grades of Central West crude oils today. In Washington a Justice Department reorganization aims to speed more than 700 war fraud cases, as announced by General Stone.
Seven polo ponies owned by the Prince of Wales and thirty-nine horses used by the British team in international matches will be sold at public auction in East Williston Long Island. Names include Kitty Tyn side Lassie Mermaid Polly Jack Into Joey and Laddy Pat. Also Brigadier General Mark L Hersey U S A promoted to major general to fill the Babbit retirement vacancy.
The York Stock Exchange suspended Day & Heaton from membership for failure to meet obligations. The firm, among Wall Street's oldest, joined the exchange in 1871.
Wellsville officials announce charges against Councilman Charles Peters mill worker Frank Kiddy and pottery worker W J Childers for attempting to blackmail Mayor Barnes son over a liquor law matter. The trio was arrested today and will stand trial before Mayor James Barnes.
Monta gue Pike a 29 year old Yale and Sing Sing graduate was arrested in New York for the robbery of Miss Edith Bobe a Broadway modiste and Robert L Hague marine superintendent of Standard Oil Co of New Jersey. The theft involved jewels and cash estimated at over 50000 dollars.
In Wheeling West Virginia on September 18 the grand lodge of the A O U W for West Virginia Maryland and Ohio installed officers with W B Tucker of Wheeling re elected as grand master highlighting the leadership lineup for the order.
The Belmont county board of education announced the election of Miss Virginia Perry of New Philadelphia to be director of the county normal school at Bell Aire.
Chauncey Wallace Birge, an aged former resident, fell near his Beckett home on the Muskingum and sustained a serious broken hip. He is uncle to Mrs. Harvey Courtney and Albert and Leonard Birge of Chauncey. Entertained guests were noted with Rev. and Mrs. W. V. Harter.
Advertisement touts Zymo-Magnetic Water as restoring health and vitality, aiding liver and kidneys, and correcting conditions causing rheumatism nervous disorders stomach issues diabetes and hyperacidity through hydropathic baths. Claims permanent relief and urges visit to Fountain Park 33 miles west of Columbus on the Pennsylvania Railroad main line with rates and literature available.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Chauncey M. E. church was entertained by Mrs. Wesley Hawk at her home. The gathering featured familiar fellowship and attention to church duties as members shared plans and updates for upcoming events.
Mrs Bess Green hosted a two course dinner on Mill Street in her honor for Miss Hannah Green of Columbus. Guests included Mrs Muriel Chapman and Mrs Bennett of Glouster, Mrs Myrtle Pidcock and Miss Hannah Green, and the hostess.
Rev. W. M. Thompson of near Zanesville will fill the pulpit at the First Christian church Chauncey in the morning and at Millfield Christian church in the evening. A large attendance is desired at both services after his favorable visit two weeks ago.
Harold Minister departed Chauncey this morning for Urbana Illinois to enroll as a student at the University of Illinois. Mrs Myrtle Pidcock hosted guests at Beaumont while Rev and Mrs V Ahlbrand of Athens visited. Mr and Mrs George Minhart recently stayed at The Plains with Mr and Mrs Earl Thompson and family.
An advertisement claims a single dessert spoonful of Dave’s Mentha Pepsin relieves gas, acidity, belching and heartburn within minutes. It touts fast relief, boosted digestion, and says a money back guarantee applies if not effective, with McKee Drug Company selling many bottles.
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