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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1923

Page

2

Marshfield Bank Balance Sheet and Ledger Details

A scanned bank statement from Marshfield Bank lists loans on real estate and discounts, drafts, assets and liabilities, with figures for deposits and cash items. The document includes a certified statement by cashier I. R. H. Dorn and acknowledgement by Notary Public Fred J. Burt dated September 75, 1923, in Athens County Ohio.

CEU Eecvecenn Sovboen Ynds Peeseeeewes Banking House OOM Ec Eas State of Ohio County of Athens I. R. H. Dorn Marshfield Bank R. HW. Darn Fred J. Burt

Logan Missionary Society Meets in September Meeting

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met September in the Methodist church dining room with good attendance. Hostesses included Mrs. Jessie Gano and others. Speakers discussed affiliation, with Mrs. Hengst addressing prohibition and a memorial service for Mrs. J. T. Sanderson led by Mrs. F. S. Case after the program.

George Hengst Meldrim

Bible Instruction To Start For Logan School Pupils

Beginning next Wednesday Bible instruction will be offered at city churches for Logan school pupils in third through sixth grades. Over 85 percent of enrolled children have signed up. Regular credits will be given and attendance recorded by school authorities. Fifth and sixth graders attend from 1:00 pm until recess. third and fourth depart at recess and stay until school end.

Logan

Grand Jury Prep Underway In Logan For October Term

The sheriff’s office reports heavy activity as it prepares for the October term grand jury in Logan. Dozens of witnesses are being assembled and processed to appear before the panel.

Sheriff's Office Logan

Local Courts Notify Widespread County Witnesses

The local office spreads summons across the county for both Athens and Hocking grand juries. Numerous witnesses from Hocking county are being called to appear, with notices issued by the same local office to ensure participation.

Hocking County Athens County

Kiwanis Endorse Plan for Bible Instruction in Schools

The Kiwanis club endorsed the plan for Bible instruction being tried in local schools. They pledged to support and promote the program and to lend moral backing. The club also voted to move meetings to Thursday evenings from Tuesday for the year.

Kiwanis Club

Hocking County Fair Exhibits Display Youth Efforts

The art hall showcases tireless work by Hocking county youth with canning clubs clothing club and calf club entries. Granges from Hocking and Ewing fill one hall side while farmers and wives prepared exhibits since Tuesday. Auto show by county dealers gains praise though speed events are down from last year.

Hocking County Canning Clubs Clothing Club Farm Bureau Granges Hocking Ewing Granges

Hardy Named Health Commissioner of Charleston

Dr. A. F. E. Hardy, son of Mr. and Mrs W. W. Hardy, has secured the post of health commissioner for Charleston. A University of Cincinnati graduate with army service diplomas, he has been on the job for several days. His duties include meat and food inspection and the regulation of sanitary conditions.

A. F E. Hardy W. W. Hardy Charleston Dr. Hardy University of Cincinnati

Ten men arrested in poker raid near Coonville

Sheriff Shaw and Deputy Brandt disrupted a porch poker game near Coonville Tuesday night arresting ten men Orlando Ballinger Fred Darley Pascal White Henry Gabriel Charles Rhorick Charles Allberry Oscar Bolinger William Sowards Darryl e Kennard. They were brought to Logan for arraignment before Magistrate Miller on gambling charges with substantial money visible at the scene.

Coonville Sheriff Shaw Brandt Logan Miller Orlando Ballinger Fred Darley Pascal White Henry Gabriel Charles Rhorick Charles Allberry Oscar Bolinger William Sowards Dar!lyle Chester Kennard

Recruit Tyree Secures Sixth Man Claude Angel for Fort Hayes

Corporal Tyree continuing recruiting work in the city enlisted Claude Angel and sent him to Fort Hayes Columbus for a physical. Private Back assists Tyree and both anticipate remaining in the area for another week or more.

Tyree Claude Angel Fort Hayes Columbus

City council approves street improvement financing and land lease

The city council passed several borrowing resolutions for street projects. Certificates totaling 2984.59 were issued for Midland Place while 308990 was borrowed under a miller plan for Front Street. An ordinance appropriates leased Hartman heirs property on East Front Street for a sewer. Cherry Avenue work came in at 13025.15 total cost with city share 5747.19 and front foot assessment 5.99.

Midland Place Front Street Hartman East Front Street Cherry Avenue

Woman Defends Day Off in Ealing Police Court

In London a woman tells Ealing police court that society families need more holidays to escape husbands, sparking a discussion on leisure and domestic life. The remark reflects wartime social strains and policing of private conduct.

London Ealing

London undertakers cite city healthier than in 30 years

London undertakers report the city is healthier than it has been in three decades, noting improved public health and longer life expectancy as a surprising trend in mortality figures.

London

British assay office works to standardize platinum grades

The British assay office has been asked to fix a standard for platinum to prevent public deception by varying grades of the metal.

London

Peek-A-Boo Blues Traffic Wreck Triggers Lawsuits

A London wreck involving three motor vehicles caused nearly 15000 in damages and led to sixteen lawsuits after a taxi driver failed to yield right of way while a girl skirted a puddle with her dress raised.

London

Man 74 Years Old Rejuvenated in Three Weeks by Korex

Kansas contractor Thomas J. Glascock, 74, reports rapid vitality gains after three weeks using Korex tablets, claiming renewed strength, memory, and vision. Others in New Orleans and Hollister share similar improvements, with laboratories offering a money back guarantee on a double strength treatment from Melton Laboratories in Kansas City.

Kansas Thomas J. Glascock Mr. Glascock D. W. Wood New Orleans Hollister Cal Melton Laboratories Melton Building Kansas City

Local notices as Harrisonville turns new page with arrivals events

Harrisonville welcomes George Turner and family back to town as they purchase an interest in the Jewell store and move into the Peyton property. Jerry Warner wed Florence Hines of Washington D H. Carl Chase begins rural route service October 1. A big Karnival and School Day set for Saturday October 20 with high school contests an agricultural display and an educator's address. Grange meeting next Saturday features Eno Grange degree team.

George Turner Pomeroy Jewell Mrs. Turner Peyton Harrisonville Grange Eno Grange Gallia

Community events and a literary address at local church

About 59 Kiwantans from Middleport and Pomeroy attended a Thursday program for community betterment. Garth Beal gave a strong talk on Books and Reading at Christian Endeavor last Sunday, stressing quality literature for youth. A large family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F M Jordan honoring Mrs. W R Blazier of Huntington with many relatives listed as guests.

Middleport Pomeroy Garth Beal Christian Endeavor M. K Church F. M. Jordan Howard Clark Norman Russell Earl Arnold Silas Russell W. A. Dye W. R. Blazier Ann Cook Earl Adkins Garlinda Bradfield Mattie McClure Sadie Pettitt Helen Rouby Bertha Cook

Reading course on Citizenship and Government announced

The Department of the Interior via the Bureau of Education unveils Reading Course No. to on Citizenship and Government. Created by Dr. George F. Zook a specialist in higher education this course is among twenty four now available.

Washington Department of the Interior Bureau of Education George F. Zook

Bulgarian Peasant Revolt Suppressed Says Premier

Alexander Zankoff, Bulgarian premier, told International News Service in a telegram that the peasant revolution has been quelled. He denied Belgrade and Athens reports that he was assassinated.

London Alexander Zankoff Bulgaria Today Belgrade Athens

Flaming Ring spectacle forms anti Klux group in Steubenville

On September 27 in Steubenville an anti Klan demonstration dubbed the nights of the Flaming Ring drew thousands to the West Virginia hillside opposite North Street. Dr W F McGuigan announced he leads the society and warned of more groups forming across Ohio West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Steubenville West Virginia North Street W. F. McGuigan

Charges Dismissed Against West Virginia Police Chief

Charleston dispatch reports that charges of malfeasance misfeasance immorality and improper conduct in office against Jackson Arnold superintendent of state police were dismissed by the commission of public safety after the complainant withdrew the case. The commission said none of the charges had been proven.

Charleston W. Va Jackson Arnold W. D. Armstrong Commission of Public Safety

Early to bed and early to rise proverb

A traditional proverb notes that rising early promotes health but not necessarily wisdom, contrasting length of sleep with personal insight. It presents a caution about relying on routine alone for judgment.

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