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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1922

Page

8

Man Refuses Unasked Advice With Courage

A local figure demonstrates courage by declining unsolicited guidance. The action highlights individual autonomy and bold stance amid community expectations.

Local Notes From Rome Township and Nearby Towns

Stewart Wetherell of near Bartlett visited his parents. Harold Montgomery and Gail Deeters sought employment in Columbus. S J Biddison and family went to Athens for a visit. Mrs Addie Biggens hosted a Sunday dinner with George Sands and family and Mrs Edward Bryson. The high school here started last week. Glen Wetherell and family from Columbus visited. About 26 Epworth league members held an egg and sweet potato roast Friday. Jim King and family of near Athens visited Mrs Willis Grimes. Rome township grange met at the I O O F hall Saturday. Township trustees met at the town house and the school board met that evening. P T Minner and family with Dr Busch and wife visited Dana Busch and wife in Athens Sunday.

Stewart Guy Wetherell Bartlett P. G. Wetherell Harold Montgomery Gail Deeters Columbus S. J. Biddison Athens Addie Biggens George Sands Howard Fred Edward Bryson Glen Wehethell Epworth League Jim King Willis Grimes Rome P. T. Minner Dr. Busch Dana Busch

Mrs Pflanzer Found Dead After Gas Incident

Dayton report says Mrs George Pflanzer turned on gas at home and died on the floor. She had been in ill health and friends claim she once attempted death by her own action.

Dayton George Pflanzer

Town Pride Told By Cleanliness Standards

A proverb links town appearance to its people, stating that a dirty town reflects dirty inhabitants and implying civic pride hinges on cleanliness.

Ohio coal to Northwest rule eyed for change

State Fuel Administrator Neal plans to meet federal authorities in Washington next week to seek modification of the interstate commerce commission order requiring Ohio coal to ship 60 percent to the northwest. He notes West Virginia and Kentucky mines must send only 12 percent northward and suggests consumers buy only a ton or two at a time when prices are reasonable.

Columbus Neal Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Ohio Northwest West Virginia Kentucky

Wife Shot by Husband and Self-Destructs in Dayton

Dayton peace is shattered as George Allen, 35, shot his wife in bed while she slept and then killed himself with the same gun. Relatives state they know of no motive for the double tragedy.

Dayton George Allen

Revenue reformer warned by success

A reformer who aims to raise revenue fears the paradox that success could end his job as reforms remove the need for his role. The quote underscores the irony of progress making the reformer obsolete.

Coal Measures Signed by President Harding

President Harding signed the Borah Winslow bill for a federal investigation of the coal industry and the Cummins Winslow bill to control coal prices this winter by extending embargo and priority powers of the Interstate Commerce Commission.

Washington Harding Interstate Commerce Commission

Ohio clubwomen form junior memberships department

The Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs creates a junior memberships department led by Mrs. Kenneth R. Taylor to cultivate youth civic responsibility. President Mrs. C. S. Belover notes today’s youth seek leadership and urges work with 10 year olds, a point raised at the Chautauqua biennial.

Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs Kenneth R. Taylor Sheridan Road South Euclid Ohio Federation C. S. Belover Selover

Fayetteville Club Leader Read A Prominent National Figure

In Fayetteville Arkansas Mrs Lessie Stringfellow Read stands as a leading club woman. Editor of the General Federation News she has drawn wide notice for covering the federation biennial convention. People compare her reach to former General Federation publicity head Mrs Thomas G Winter.

Arkansas Fayetteville United States Lessie Stringfellow Read America Ohio Shes General Federation General Federation of Women’s Clubs General Federation News Winter

Art division seeks state supervisor of art in Ohio

The Ohio Federation art division met at Mrs. J. E. Clark’s Columbus home to plan for the year. They aim to secure a state art supervisor and push beauty in commerce civic life and public schools, arguing demand for art training grows amid calls for more cultured taste.

Department of Fine Arts Ohio Federation J. E. Clark Thirteenth Avenue Columbus State Federation

September Moves for Hardy Peonies in Ohio Gardens

Floriculture specialists at Ohio State University say peonies are robust perennials. They improve with age as clumps mature, offering sturdy performance from year to year. September is ideal for dividers and transplants to refresh beds.

Ohio State University

Sunday Visit Recap From Sand Rock and Nearby Towns

Mrs S R Andrews spent Sunday with her brother Ott Easler at Sharpsburg. The Colvins hosted guests including Clyde Colvin Dana Colvin George Ogg and family and Henry Ogg with Charley Stable. Townsend hosted Herb Hoskinson his children and Mrs Hoyt Hoskinson from near Guysville. Dorothy Smith Basil Sedwick Amesville spent Sunday with Virgene Boudinot. Charley White hosted Mrs Rachel White Lester Fulwider and children Columbus and Carl White with daughter Athens. Carl Grandstaff Dale Grandstaff and Mary Grandstaff visited Gilbert Boudinot Friday.

S. R. Andrews Ott Easler Sharpsburg N. H. Colvin Clyde Colvin Dana George Ogg Henry Ogg Charley Stable B. O. Townsend Herb Hoskinson Hoyt Hoskinson

Secret of a Good Disposition

A woman safeguarding her health gains happiness and charm for the world. The article promotes Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a health safeguard for women, citing letters of recovery and urging others to try it.

Lydia FE. Pinkham

Political Season Opens in This Great State

State campaigns loom as the Republican state executive committee meets in Columbus this afternoon. United States Senator David I. Walsh of Massachusetts is slated to address Democratic officials at the Southern Hotel next Thursday.

Columbus Republican State Executive Committee United States David I. Walsh Massachusetts Southern

Druids Close 22nd Biennial Meet in Columbus

Installa tion of officers marked the closing session of the 22nd biennial meeting of the United Ancient Order of Druids in Columbus with officers installed and the gathering ending.

Druids Columbus United Ancient Order of Druids

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