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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1920

Page

3

Ohio University Glee Club to Sing in Nelsonville

The Girls' Glee Club of Ohio University will perform at the Christian church in Nelsonville on Tuesday evening, April 13, under the auspices of the Christian Endeavorers. Conductor Mrs. Clara L. Thompson directs the group after a successful Deshler hotel appearance in Columbus.

QO. U. Glee Club Girls’ Glee Club Ohio University Christian Church Nelsonville Christian Endeavorers Clara L. Thompson Deshler Hotel Columbus Glee Club

Nelsonville Knights Templar Meet Notice

All Nelsonville Sir Knights are requested to meet at the Masonic Temple in Nelsonville not later than 9 50 Sunday April 4. A P Scott E C.

Nelsonville Knights Templar Masonic

Nelsonville Wild Cat Defeats Athens XL by Fifteen

The Nelsonville Wildcats beat Athens XL 45 to 15 at the local Y. Athens struggled on the floor but fought to the end. Nelsonville seeks games with 125 pound teams in the region.

Nelsonville Wild Cat Athens XL Athens

Small Boy Makes Good in Paper Route Earnings

Donald Newton, not yet 17, has saved his earnings from delivering about 150 papers each night and now has $100 in the bank. He earns about $4 per week. Dr. and Mrs. W. S. Rhodes and son Billy are spending Easter in Columbus.

Donald Newton Newton Mrs. W. S. Rhodes Billey Columbus

Columbus Visit Highlights By Local Residents

Mr and Mrs Will Fleck spent Thursday and Friday in Columbus. Dr and Mrs W H Cann spent Thursday in Columbus.

Will Fleck Columbus W. H. Cann

Standard Bearers Hear Program At Fort Street Home

The Standard Bearers of the M. bh. church met at Mary Sharp’s Fort Street home Thursday at 7 PM led by president Miss Rickards. The group opened with Onward Christian Soldiers as Miss Edna Spencer played the piano. Guests included Otho and Floyd Farrell of Murray City visiting sister Mrs. Charles Dorst. Frank Benson and Abbie Benson were in Columbus. Elizabeth Zeller Lillian Barron Herman Ruble and Fred Johnson attended the Follies in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Bernard Patton of Detroit visited sister Mrs Arthur West. Patton came to attend the funeral of Ballard Moore of Buchtel.

M. Bh Mary Sharp Fort Street Rickards Edna Spencer Otho Floyd Farrell Murray City Charles Dorst Frank Benson Abbie Benson Columbus Elizabeth Zeller Lilian Barron Herman Ruble Fred Johnson Bernard Patton Detroit Arthur West Paton Ballard Moore Buchtel

Mohican Club Easter Meeting Ends Contest for Attendance

Members gathered for the final contest meeting on Easter Sunday morning with the Winners for attendance recognized and a Faster eggs feast planned for the group.

Local Society Notes and Easter News

Miss Goldie Strawn heads to Portsmouth for Easter visiting friends. The King’s Heralds meet at the M E Church Sunday at 2 pm. C E Cullums visits Athens for Easter. Miss Olive Shipe arrives from Columbus to stay with her parents over Easter. Ruth Strahl visits Chillicothe to see her brother and Pauline Faribee. Mrs E Selby and Lillian Vardin visit Columbus for the Follies. Scott Johnson and A D Carpenter attend Mrs Johnson’s funeral in Athens. Dr and Mrs P E Hixson visit Rutland for Easter. Charles IIery of Akron, accident investigator for Miller Rubber, visits relatives in Rutland. City Federation meets Monday at 2 pm. Current Events Club to host with Supt G T Morgan speaking on city federation aims. T F Kale travels Akron via Columbus with Mrs Kale. Frances Woodruff of Charleston joins Clara Stephan. Easter in Marietta. Mable Musser leaves for Canton to teach. Miss Martha Laird and Mr George Maniskas wed in Parkersburg. They reside at 118 East State Street. Maniskas runs Palace Confectionary.

Parkersburg Martha Laird R. M. Laird George Maniskas W. Va Fisher Maniskas East State Street Palace Confectionary

Reading Club Hosts Mary Noss Family at University Terrace

The Reading Club met last evening at the home of Mrs. Mary Graham Noss and her daughter Miss Mary Noss in University Terrace. The program featured a study of Brothers in Arms by Jesser End with readers Miss Mary Noss Mr. E.ore Jones Sr. Mrs. W. Chubb and Prof. C. M. Ee eenae participating.

Reading Club Mary Graham Noss Mary Noss University Terrace Jesserend E.ore Jones Sr W. Chubb C. M. Ee Eenae

Pupils Recitals At Mrs Blackburn Home

Pupil pianists performed recitals Monday and Thursday at the home of teacher Mrs William Blackburn. List of performers includes Helen Bean Lillian Kittle Maydle Pruden Marguerite Malone Forrest Atkins Florence Cross Helen Cross Goldie Cross Virgene McAdoo Fannie Elizabeth Davidson Mary Kircher Pauline Swanson Gretha Collins Violet Collins Ruth Cross Nelle Mariner Amy Morgan Paul Woodworth Paul Cotton Margaret Snyder Eva Mills Frances Clutts Mary Burke Louise Banks Francis Lee Mary Mansfield Olive Rose Catherine Coe Margaret Snow Clara Coke Jane Cooper.

William Blackburn Helen Bean Lillian Kittle Maydle Pruden Marguerite Malone Forrest Atkins Florence Cross Helen Cross Goldie Cross Virgene McAdoo Fannie Elizabeth Davidson Mary Kircher Pauline Swanson Gretha Collins Violet Collins Ruth Cross Nelle Mariner Amy Morgan Paul Woodworth Paul Cotton Margaret Snyder Eva Mills Frances Clutts Mary Burke Louise Banks Francis Lee Mary Mansfield Olive Rose Catherine Coe Margaret Snow Clara Coke Jane Cooper

Tea towel shower for Mrs. Bryan Stevers at University Terrace

Misses Lelia Sherman and Mildred Banks hosted a tea towel shower for bride Mrs. Bryan Stevers Garnet Beverage at the Beverage home 101 University Terrace. Nine friends attended and hemmed tea towels for the couple while a light collation was served.

Lelia Sherman Mildred Banks Bryan Stevers Garnet S. F. Beverage University Terrace

Wool Growers to Meet on Tuesday in Athens County

Sheep and wool growers of Athens county will gather Tuesday April 6 at 1 30 P M in the Chamber of Commerce office in the National Bank Building fifth floor Athens Ohio A representative from the Ohio State Sheep and Wool Growers Association will discuss vital problems in sheep raising All stock men in the vicinity are urged to attend.

Athens County Raymond Chamber of Commerce National Bank Ohio State Sheep and Wool Growers Association

Ohio University Kindergarten Opens With New Morning Hours

The Ohio University Kindergarten will open Tuesday morning April 6 with revised hours from 8:50 A M to 11 15 A M. A Chicago inventor offers a spiral hook for solder pot handles to prevent slipping, addressing linemen's tool safety.

Ohio University Chicago

Stomach Trouble Misinterpreted As Other Ailments

A lay nonprofit medical notice explains that stomach trouble can mimic heart, kidney, or headache symptoms and that blood quality affects digestion. It cites Mrs. G. C. Howell of Johnson City NY praising Dr Williams Pink Pills, claiming improved sleep, reduced headaches, and restored appetite after two weeks.

G. C. Howell Baldwin Street Johnson City N. Y Dr. Williams Dr. Wiliams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady

Wilful Absence Charged in Suit

Samuel P. King sues for divorce claiming his wife Isa belle King has been wilfully absent from their home for more than three years. Married November 1916 she is said to live at Udd Pike County. Summons issued to Isa belle.

Isabelle King Samuel P. King King Udd Pike

Favors Emission of Canal Route Gains Congressional Support

Strong support in congress sustains the push for a barge canal linking Lake Erie at Cleveland with the Ohio river at Marietta. James R. Alexander backs the Cleveland Marietta plan, buoyed by chambers of commerce across Ohio. Surveys are being completed and state leaders expect War Department backing for the most economical route while rival groups push a Cincinnati Toledo alternative along the old Miami and Erie canal.

Washington Congress Lake Erie Cleveland Ohio River Marietta Ohio Metropolis New Orleans Cleveland-Marietta James R. Alexander Zanesville Cincinnati Dayton Lima Toledo Cincinnati-Toledo

Frazier Divorce Suit Seeks Custody and Alimony

Mary Frazier files for divorce from Walter Frazier citing extreme cruelty including two fists to her face and cursing. Married in 1917, they have a 19 month old daughter Deloras. Mrs. Frazier seeks custody of the child and alimony.

Mary Frazier Walter Frazier Deloras

Nebraska Inventor Patents Car Side Clamp Refreshment Tray

A Nebraska inventor has patented a refreshment tray designed to clamp to the side of an automobile. The device aims to provide a stable surface for drinks and snacks while driving, mounting securely to the vehicle’s exterior.

Nebraska

General Wood Campaign Speech in Canton

General Wood opened his campaign in the 16th district before a crowded Canton auditorium. He urged ratification of the League of Nations with Lodge reservations, a labor policy for industrial peace, government control of merchant ships, adoption of a national budget, and education to counter red propaganda. He warned unrest abroad threatens national stability.

Canton Wood League of Nations Far East Europe

Health and Beauty Pillars Promise Quick Weight Gain

Daily evidence supports a compound of new elements added to a tablet with hypophosphites that purportedly helps underweight individuals. A three to four month course is claimed to increase weight by about 30 pounds and improve health and color, with three grain hyponuLane tablets sold in sealed packages from apothecary shops.

Census release lists 1920 populations for midwest and east towns

The Census Bureau reports 1920 population figures for Lorain Ohio Waukegan Illinois Pekin Illinois Logansport Indiana Connersville Indiana Pottsville Pennsylvania Renova Pennsylvania Milton Pennsylvania Schuylkill Haven Pennsylvania Millville New Jersey Greenwood South Carolina Guttenburg New Jersey Rich Hill Missouri Marceline Missouri with increases since 1910 and noted declines at Rich Hill and Marceline. figures given for each community and percent changes.

Washington Lorain Ohio Waukegan Pekin Ills Logansport Ind Connersville Pottsville Renova Milton Schuylkill Haven Millville N. J Greenwood S. C Guttenburg Richhill Marceline Rich Hill

Divorce suit seeks custody in cruelty claim against miner

Nellie Pritt sues Frederick Pritt of Nelsonsville for divorce and alimony citing persistent cruelty and violent abuse since marriage. Their 17 month old child Dale Pritt is also in dispute as to custody after an incident on January 20 1920 when the husband struck the wife causing unconsciousness.

Dale Pritt Nellie Pritt Frederick Pritt Nelsonsville Charles Matheny

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