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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1923
Page
6
Mrs. George Meinhart and Mrs. Charles Tippie traveled to The Plains Friday for the funeral of Charles Thompson. Thompson died after being struck by a train near Charleston West Virginia and was laid to rest at Greenlawn cemetery.
The county Church of Christ convention meets in Chauncey on Wednesday September 26 with three sessions at the local church. Miss Mary A Lyons of Cleveland head of the Christian Womens Board of Missions will give two addresses alongside other state and county workers. Women of the church plan dinner and supper in the Sunday school.
Dr and Mrs W W Sprague plan to move into a Main Street property recently bought from E C Wharton and begin extensive repairs. Mr and Mrs C W Walker bought Homer Harvey property and add extra rooms. The Walkers sold their home and store room to Bartel Franz of this city. Homer Harvey and Mrs bought Dave Osborne property on Elise Avenue and moved in. Osborne family has moved into rooms above C W Ferrel Grocery on High Street.
Mrs J H Duffee of Columbus visited Mr and Mrs T KR Hamilton and Mrs T W Duffee in Athens and Mr and Mrs Kittle in Gloucester before returning home this week. She accompanied Mr and Mrs T R Hamilton and their son Dean back to Chauncey a week ago.
Visitors spent the week end in Columbus as guests of Mrs Duffee and family.
Mrs James Love at her home in Millfield was treated to a pleasant surprise party Friday evening by friends. Attendees included Mrs George Shafer and son Eldred Miss Alma Bricker Mrs Bess Cunningham Mrs A L Preston Mrs Noah Harvey Mrs Nile Dew Mrs L L Sweazy Mrs Rohanna Cochran and Dessie their daughter Miss Susan Donaldson and Miss Wilma Kraynick of Chauncey plus Mrs Delia Cain and her son John of Jacksonville.
Mrs Charles Martin at her home in Millfield entertained the Women’s Bible class of the Millfield Church of Christ in their regular Friday evening gathering.
Mrs W K Rowland recently returned from Robinson Illinois and stopped in Millfield to visit Mrs James Love before heading home to Bartlett Ohio. Neighbors in Bartlett for years Mrs Rowland and Mrs Love share a long-standing friendship. Miss Olive Brookins of Millfield stayed with her brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins of Chauncey Friday.
Daily examinations of children up to five years old will be a feature of the Preble county fair in Eaton from Sept. 25 to 28. Baby specialists from Dayton will conduct the health clinic, operated jointly by the county and state health departments.
Columbus reports that between now and November election day, Ohio Women's Tongue of Voters leagues host birthday parties for girls turning 21. Informal receptions will include speeches on new voters, mock elections, and explanations of voting rules.
A humorous adage appears in a column urging vigilance over home furnaces as a metaphor for married life. The saying plays on maintenance and attentiveness to avoid breakdowns.
Martins Ferry Ohio sees ex-saloon keeper Fred White enter mayoral race as an independent. He advocates police psycho analysis, cooperation with enforcement, health inspections of crowded living places, and better milk for babies. White says he opposed war but favors America first and aims to reform local departments.
Dr Royal Copeland argues that substituting dates for cane sugar would improve American health. He notes date sugar is natural and absorbed quickly, and that dates contain lime iron vitamins and other essential nutrients missing in cane sugar.
Dr Copeland argues that high cane sugar consumption drives rising diabetes and advocates sugar substitutes as preventive. The statement emphasizes dietary changes and public health concern over sugar intake.
Lima reports Earl Murrell fined $25 in police court after a car collision with J. W. Vance that killed 15 chickens and caused additional losses.
Ottawa reports Ralph Favorite and John Webb both 17 from Piqua are jailed to answer charges of breaking into a Leipsic meat market. A diamond ring and a bag of old coins were taken. They are bound over to the grand jury.
A Chicago woman describes years of weakness dizziness insomnia and poor appetite improving after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with better eating sleep and renewed health and notes she would not be without it. The letter underscores nearly fifty years of public praise for the product.
Apron tunic emerges as a fall fashion detail. The article notes pairing aprons with frocks, contrasting fabrics like brown silk lace with brown silk crepe, and shows tailored frocks using the same material as the dress. Details such as a pocket and triple button groupings highlight the new style elements.
Glouster Miss Nellie Vernon was taken to Grant hospital in Columbus Saturday morning for possible gall bladder surgery. She was accompanied by nurse Marie Chamerlain Miss Alice and Arthur Vernon and Dr. E LeFever. Delegates from the area prepared to attend the state Federation of Labor convention in Mansfield all week.
Mrs. F A Watts ends a two week visit in the city with her sister in law and Mrs C L Palmer as they leave for Dover New Jersey. Palmer will visit Painter Post New York before returning home. City council adjourns due to lack of a quorum with Mayor Gormley and two members present.
Mrs Walter Harris of Middleport with sister Mrs Edward Duffy and Kary of Pomeroy returned home Friday after visiting in this city with their parents Mr and Mrs P H Burns.
Mrs C F F Jonas and Mrs Robert Brunton with their son Bobby spent the weekend in Columbus visiting Mr. and enjoying local sights and hospitality.
Fragmentary notes mention Mr and Mrs George Funk traveling to Columbus and plans to accompany someone home. A $19 bill was described from last Friday night at a street location or Lamborn's. a finder request asked to leave it at Ls Pharmacy. Elizabeth Shre and Mrs FE Dorn were noted returning to Pittsburgh on a visit with John O'Hare in this city.
The Alumni blanked Rotetees Hi 18 to 0 in the season opener Friday afternoon. A late crowd endured threatening weather as the game began and the light drizzle cooled the stands.
Prohibition agents and a marshal raided Ambrose Gibbs of Glouster and found multiple containers of white whiskey including three pints, six five gallon jugs, two empty jugs, and several one gallon empties. Gibbs entered a plea of not guilty to a second offense and was held on $1000.
Mrs Addyme Davis of a town in Ohio is spending time with her parents Mr and Mrs John Slisher in their home during a short visit to the area.
Mrs Ella Morehouse of Whrella Kansas visits her niece in the region, but the fragment ends abruptly, offering no clear event or outcome to report.
Mrs Slisher and Mrs Ella are spending time at Nelsonville with plans to return soon. The note mentions a quiet visit and no major events accompanying their stay.
Bryan will deliver the principal address at the Eastern Ohio Teachers Association annual meeting in Steubenville on November 3 and 4. Thirteen counties will be represented. Bishop Francis McConnell of Pittsburgh will preside, with Dr. Thor Finigan and Dr. Bryan of Ohio University among the speakers.
A terse reflection notes persistent scarcity of peace globally. It emphasizes that no region or group has secured lasting calm, highlighting enduring conflict and unmet calls for harmony.
A lighthearted note describes a goose stepping out for a morning lark, seemingly unbothered by the world as it explores surroundings with calm curiosity. It captures a simple rural moment and the bird’s independent, unfussy behavior.
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