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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1921
Page
2
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A historical note explains two general plate types Faure and Plante used in automobile batteries. It mentions a Faure casting of six to ten percent and describes factory methods, including a USL plant that shifts from wooden paddies to machine pasted plates to improve solidity and resistance.
An article speculates on future excavators unearthing a 1921 Bush Terminal Company building foundation in Aldwych. It envisions airtight concrete vaults preserving era artifacts including safety razors and pickle bottles for thousands of years as a modern Alladin’s cave.
Mrs M Gardner led an afternoon meeting of the Women s Bible class at her north of town home with a luncheon served by the hostess. Visitors included Mrs Charles Honda Mrs Fred Mabel Rudgers of Warren Ohio visiting Chauncey with her parents Mr and Mrs Thos Hayden on Ellis Avenue.
Mr and Mrs Charles Sweeney and their children spent the week end with relatives in Buchtel.
In a Sunday school room meeting at First Christian church Ruth Wharton and Mildred Ryan were elected presidents of the Christian Endeavor Society for the coming year. Other officers include Dorothy Minister as secretary and Pearl Wharton as treasurer with Lucille Bradfield as pianist. The gathering followed a business session and a social hour as members planned to oppose a 20 percent wage cut demanded by employers effective May 1.
Mrs Edward Minister and daughter Dorothy and son Elbert of Chauncey spent Thursday in Gloucester as guests of Mr and Mrs David Reese at their home.
Miss Margaret Shields returns to St. Aloysius School at New Lexington after Eastern vacation in Chauncey with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shields. Leslie Bradfield spends a few days with relatives in Columbus.
The Needle Craft club enjoyed a Tuesday evening gathering at Mrs Ethel Bolifigs home with a social time and a dainty luncheon. Members present included Mrs Addie Leper Mrs Myrtle Hines Mrs Ida Osborne Mrs Mabel Johnson Mrs Lucy Scott Mrs Esther Harvey Mrs Dorothy Blackford Mrs Marie Mourne and visitor Mrs Mabel Rodgers of Warren. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Esther Harvey.
M B Tucker family moved into a newly purchased Con verse Street property from Mrs Elia Tedrick who moved into her mother's property on the same street Ray Tucker moved into the former M Brucker home Arthur Smith took over the vacancy left by Ray and Clyde Simmons moved into Arthur Smiths former residence.
The education minister of Chauncey was in Athens Tuesday evening for a lodge initiation and a banquet hosted by the Elk lodge, of which he is a member.
The new residence for Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Russell on Ellis Avenue is approaching completion, with exterior work and interior fittings advancing toward finish.
Chauncey council enacts a new curfew requiring all children under fifteen to be off the streets by 8 pm unless with a parent. Marshal White will enforce the ordinance strictly starting this week.
Chauncey High presents the three act comedy drama And Home Came Ted at the Globe Theater in Chauncey on Tuesday and Wednesday April 4 and 5. Tickets have sold well. The cast includes Tra J. Stone Lloyd Wharton Aunt Jubilee Erma Atkinson Jim Ryker Hiram Love Skeet Kelly Diana Garwood Miss Loganberry Henrietta Darby Mollie Macklin Christine Courtney Ralph Ferrel Elsie Thelma Rankin Senator McCorkle Max Wilson and others.
A regular meeting of the K. T. Crossen Post of the American Legion is scheduled for 7 o'clock Tuesday evening in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Discussions will cover the Legion's role in Memorial Day services, and all members are urged to attend.
The Belgian Federation of Contractors informs the government that Germany funds a vast dumping system and extends long credit to win Belgian orders. It argues Belgian policy favors sources of revenue and national industry, against reliance on German goods for rail rolling stock amid unemployment fears.
Charles P. Taft publisher resigns as vice president and director of the Ohio Traction Company. He plans to devote his attention and influence to Cincinnati Street Railway Corporation in negotiations to develop the city’s street car system.
Froggie Dent and Benidine Brown are on the sick list. Mrs. Mack R. Braley teaching at Wellston will host a weekend visit of her husband. Mrs. Hirata Frost of Hebburnsville spent Easter with Jeff Mangfield and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lee Tom and sons Darrel and Dana Lee, Mrs. J. L. Maxwell and children Nina Kathleen and Luster, and Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Triggins were Foster guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Radford. Mr. and Mrs. A Howett Athens visited Surray with Cia Deailas and family. Mrs Mina Amils and children visited Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Braley Sunday. W. S. Bower is able to be about after a long illness.
Mrs. William Anthony commends Rev. Dallas L. Browning in Athens public forum for standing against gambling dens and street carnivals. She argues town churches should deter shows to protect youth and elders from sin and suggests funds be redirected to charitable and religious purposes.
Chicago April 2 The article reports Dean Mary Ross Potter of Northwestern University defending the modern American girl amid criticism of fashion and dance. She says youth seek constructive work, training and life careers, and that the modern wife can be a comrade, not just a homemaker, with a future in social service and journalism.
The fourteenth federal census bulletin reports Athens county Ohio with a 1920 population of 50,426, density over 100 per square mile, urban 15,899 and rural 34,442, up from 47,798 in 1910. Minor civil division figures list values for Alexander through York.
In ten years Athens township including Athens city added over 1,000 residents while York township including Nelacn ville and Buchiel declined by 109. Athens and Dover townships recorded the fastest population gains in the past twenty years, with York still larger than Athens overall.
Clarence Walters of Cincinnati accosted telephone operators at the Indianapolis main exchange by lingering at the door after work. Three operators restrained him by arms and collar and held him for peace.
Sunday school begins at 9 30 in the morning with preaching at 10 30. Evening service time uncertain. Rev Ahlbrand the pastor has just purchased the McHenry place on the Jerseyville pike near the Ath ens Albany road and will move there soon.
General Phonograph Company plans to hire many former employees due to a 30,000 fish tackle order and a 2500 daily horn production order for automobiles.
Margaret Feldhaus eight years old and daughter of a farmer in Elsmere Ky dies from burns after striking a match. The accident underscores dangers of fire in rural homes and prompts safety reminders.
Cleveland April 2. Marriage license clerk Fred Zizelman says he created an ineligible list of engaged couples planning to marry before they are of legal age. He cites parental pressure and a flood of calls since spring, saying he had to start the list to curb underage marriages.
Four story brick building in the north side Italian district was blown up by a Black Hand bomb as thirty families in night clothes fled the front after the blast. Eighteen children among the residents were unharmed. Tenement damage extended to adjoining houses. Building owner Rosario Campinelli had received a threatening note demanding 1500 dollars. He reported it to police and no serious injuries occurred.
In Justice Helwig's court a non-support case against Harry Milliron, who returned to Athens after working in Akron, reached an agreement. Milliron will pay $150 back support and $10 monthly for the illegitimate child. The case was filed by the Athens county humane society for the child's mother, formerly Miss Abbie Christian. Both parties have since married. the child is cared for by the girl's family. Milliron had previous arrest for failure to provide for the child.
Fifteen hundred men stood idle as Steubenville builders failed to reach wage agreements. Workers halted progress, citing stalled talks and disputed pay scales while contractors struggled to salvage the project.
A feature on glassware praised for its lasting quality with each piece etched with the owner's name, signaling superior craftsmanship and brand trust amid renewed consumer interest.
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