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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1923
Page
4
A brief quotation from Psalm teachings on walking through danger with faith and courage. It contrasts the valley of death with fearlessness, noting divine presence. A second line credits Menander with the sentiment about God’s accompaniment and steadfast courage.
Dean Charles R Brown of Yale Divinity School voices that happiness lies beyond material wealth. The piece contrasts 10 acre frontier farming life with modern abundance, arguing fulfillment comes from simple wants and purposeful work rather than luxury.
The article notes Professor Embden’s claimed chemical formula that allegedly boosts human work power without fatigue. It points to waning confidence in German science and recalls past overhyped breakthroughs such as synthetic gold from a Berlin lab that failed to deliver.
An opinion piece warns against children begging rides in streets saying drivers should ignore such requests. It argues the practice endangers youths and impedes traffic and suggests stern parental intervention and a firm, corrective rebuke by motorists would deter the behavior.
The Ohio electorate will vote in November on amending the state constitution to extend suffrage to negroes and women. The article notes that Negro men and women already vote under federal law, and argues the state charter should reflect current facts and similarly questions prohibition and dry state status.
Washington notes a Congress in recess while a vast Capitol modernization proceeds. Architect of the Capitol Elliott Woods died. David Lynn now leads fireproofing and renovation efforts across the Capitol and offices. The work includes painting the dome, strengthening timber with steel, linking air systems, skylights, and expanded Senate restaurant facilities.
Remodeling has touched a Capitol Committee Room near a restaurant and the Senate Office Building interiors. Many first floor rooms become suites for Senators, with older members given priority in assignments. Representatives typically have one room.
In a letter to his mother, Elmer Blum recounted handing over all his money and pocketbook to a boatman to board a vessel during the Japanese earthquake. Separated from his wife and children, he believed they had perished but were reunited the following morning.
In Columbus Ohio the Ohio State school for the blind reports 265 enrolled students while the state school for the deaf lists about 699 pupils enrolled attendance figures released for the new term.
A 70 page government publication from the Department of Agriculture outlines state by state rules on licenses seasons possession sale and export of game. The information bureau offers free copies by mail with two cents return postage and requests the reader’s name address and state.
A jotted diary style day by an Athens observer recounts casual notes from morning to night. He mentions a cold wave, a college beauty, friends, a football game with Nelsonville, and errands at Shafer’s, Dean Linscott’s, and the Plains area. The entry ends with cider, abstract humor about prohibition, and a note on Want Ads.
The article recalls a wartime practice where green peaches unsellable for canning are diverted to restaurants for slicing and serving with cream the next morning, with uncertainty about whether this occurred in Athens or Nelsonville.
A discharged prisoner is observed returning to the Colum bus city prison and noting the facility’s winter coal supply in the bin, suggesting a lingering interest in the institution despite orders to depart.
A public information notice explains that the Athens information bureau can answer questions but cannot provide legal medical or financial advice. Readers must send a plain question with full name address and two cents for return postage.
Treasury saving stamps priced at 20.50 for 25 maturity value 1 000 value 820 for 100 value 82 and 820 respectively remain offered until further notice. Other Q and A cover knockout origin Billy Madden Lakeside Musings Hayes inauguration two times Jewish population by country and cities poet laureate status in several states.
The Christian Herald reports a request from Porter Middle School’s principal A D Heininger for American students to correspond with Chinese children in Shantung Province. Letters should be sent care of the principal.
Henderson of Amesville left for Cincinnati to begin a second year at the theological college there. Windy Wooley of Cambridge visited here at his sister Mrs. Harry Keifer’s home and joined a squirrel hunt. Telephonist Ervin Wooley has long held a good job in Cincinnati. Clyde Parsons, rural carrier, enjoys faster runs after a daughter born on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs I E Bennett of Athens visited his brother and family Sunday with two Bennett boys.
Mrs J M Howard celebrated a birthday with the Doctor and several invited guests who enjoyed a Sunday picnic near Lancaster.
Mr and Mrs William Carpenter of Athens travel with Mr and Mrs Barnett of Marietta while visiting old acquaintances and their hometowns in the region. They were seen Sunday along their journey to Wrightstown, the boyhood home destination.
Mr and Mrs Selby Glazier entertain Mrs M Becklers of Atlanta Ga and Mr and Mrs I G Shoop and other guests at a social gathering. The article notes light conversation and hospitality during the event.
Friends in Morgan County enjoyed a fine chicken dinner Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs F Will iams in Pennsville. Rev Haskin attended the M FE conference in Columbus last week so no service was held here Sunday. The well on W R Phillips farm was dry in the Maxon sand Monday but work will continue to the Big Ingen Sand. Miss Bernice Brett of Stewart visits sister Mrs Clyde Parsons this week.
The 1st Matrons and Patrons of The Order Eastern Star met in the lodge room after a 6:30 dinner. E W Grob Assistant Grand Patron of Ohio gave an address. Attendees from afar included Grob and wife of Columbus Clark and daughter Merlo of Athens Bartlett of Nelsonville and others. Austen of Sharpsburg has rented the blacksmith shop of Fleming to start blacksmith work.
Mr and Mrs William Morrison and Mr and Mrs Joe Morrison were Sunday guests of their brother Charles Morrison and family southwest of town.
Bin Ervin Brownwell 26 shoots his wife Kate Ervin in Massillon home and kills himself. The couple, once seen in the city, left Massillon for burial arrangements in Dundas. Mrs Ine Sinnott, visiting relatives, returns home.
Leland Murphy has purchased the Ford coupe of his brother Martin Murphy of Nelsonville, transferring ownership within the family.
Mrs. P F Harkins of Hamden died Monday morning in a Columbus hospital. Her husband, a B&O car repairer and wreck man who had a prior stroke, remains in poor health. Survived by her husband and two children. Miss Minnie Wolf, who had visited here, returned to Columbus on Tuesday.
At the M. E. conference in Columbus Rev. A. A. Turner, former pastor here, will move to Glouster and Rev. L. L. Cherrington will succeed him here.
Citizens in Lima Ohio propose appointing a budget director or panel of financial experts modeled on General Dawes to make Lima’s operating expenses meet its revenue. The suggestion aims to address the city’s financial difficulties and tighten fiscal control.
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