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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1921

Page

5

Local Notes From Columbus And Area

Mr Byron Whipple is in Columbus on business today Mrs B S Miles visits relatives in Columbus At 780 o'clock Monday evening the Order of Eastern Star will convene There will be initiation Mr E A Hooper and daughter Mrs D E Blackburn in Lancaster today for Mrs Bess Hooper funeral The Misses Rose and Blanche Price spend Saturday and Sunday in Columbus

Byron Whipple Columbus Business Today Order of Eastern Star E. A. Hooper D. E. Blackburn Lancaster Bess Hooper Rose Blanche Price

Miss Ida Boerstler Embarks on Cleveland Business Trip

Miss Ida Boerstler leaves this evening for Cleveland on a short business trip and plans to return by Tuesday.

Ida Boerstler Cleveland

Miss Anne Munn Travels to Columbus on Business

Supervising nurse Miss Anne Munn departed yesterday for Columbus and will remain there until Sunday for official duties.

Anne, Munn Columbus

Miss Clara Blume Spends Weekend at Logan Home

Miss Clara L. Blume an instructor at the local normal training school is spending the weekend at her residence near Logan according to society notices.

Clara L. Blume Logan

City Federation to Meet Monday at Chamber of Commerce

The City Federation will meet Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to discuss local civic matters and upcoming initiatives.

City Federation Chamber of Commerce

Barker couple leaves home after illness confinement

Mr and Mrs A W Barker of 91 Central Avenue are able to be out again after several days of confinement to their home with tonsillitis in a local update reflecting community health.

A. W. Barker Central Avenue

Mrs Frum Extends Newark Visit With Sister

Stella Frum of 6 Poplar Avenue has traveled to Newark for an extended visit with her sister, Mrs. E. A. Moore, of that city. Mr. and Mrs. William Larimer are also mentioned in the notice.

Stella Frum Poplar Avenue Newark E. A. Moore That City

Sisters Visit Ends With Home Return

Mr and Mrs J C Jennings welcomed back daughter Chloe May of Tiffin and Allis and Daywehter al ending a short visit with their sister.

al. OS Oeee Allis Daywehter Chloe May Tiffin J. C. Jennings

Miss Elizabeth Dunbar Visits Marietta Host Miss Carrie Marquis

Miss Elizabeth Dunbar of Marietta arrived Saturday noon to spend the weekend as the house guest of Miss Carrie Marquis at 127 Lancaster Street.

Elizabeth Dunbar Marietta Carrie Marquis Lancaster Street

Wellston Visitor Arrives for Sunday Family Visit

Mr. J. H. Slaughter of Wellston visits over Sunday with his daughters Mrs. J. L. Edmundson and Mrs. Carl Neff staying to spend time together.

J. H. Slaughter Wellston J .L. Ed.mundson Carl Neff

Strecker family wedding travels to Marietta

Rev. and Mrs. C. L. Strecker travel to Marietta to attend the wedding Tuesday of a cousin of Rev. Strecker at the parental home.

C. L. Strecker Marietta Rev. Strecker

Seward Takes Mother to Mt. Clemens for Treatment

Mr. D. K. Seward travels to Mt. Clemens Michigan to accompany his mother for treatment at the resort spa.

D. K. Seward Mt. Clemens, Mich

Pilchers Begin Eastern Trip Visiting Relatives

Mr and Mrs Roy Pilcher started Friday evening on an eastern trip visiting Dr Louis F Pilcher and family in Brooklyn New York and will spend time in New York City and New Jersey.

Roy Pilcher Louis F. Pilcher Brooklyn N. Y New York City New Jersey

Mrs Cornell Guests In Columbus With Sister Of J W Sanderson

Mrs Clifford C Cornell travels to Columbus to join husband arriving from Chicago for a weekend visit with Mrs Cornell's sister Mrs J W Sanderson.

Clifford C. Cornell Columbus Cornell Chicago J. W. Sanderson

Beta Kappa delegates attend tenth district convention

Messrs Walter Cameron Gordon Bush Cletus Patterson and Laurence Keller travel to Cincinnati over the weekend as Beta Kappa representatives of Beta Theta Pi for the tenth district fraternity convention.

Walter Cameron Gordon Bush Cletus Patterson Laurence Keller Cincinnati Beta Kappa Beta Theta Pi

Hinds Visit Franks and Higley Circle Meeting

Mr and Mrs Joseph Hinds arrive for a two week visit with their son in Franklin avenue returning from a winter in St Petersburg The Higley Study Circle meets at Lindley Hall with Mrs Jennie O Dell presiding Miss Irma Voigt discusses the Question of Working Women noting war influenced views and home impacts on industry.

Joseph Hinds W. H. Morse Franklin Avenue Mrs. Hinds St. Petersburg Higley Study Circle Jennie O’dell Lindley Hall George H. Junod Sheridan Irma FE. Voigt

Family travels from Dayton to Watertown for summer on Thousand Islands

People depart Athens and head to Watertown New York before settling in a summer home on the Thousand Islands. The move marks their transition from one residence to a seasonal retreat in a scenic region.

Piorida Dayton Athens Watertown N. Y Thousand Islands

Birthday Surprise for Mr. Michael at 67% East Mulberry

A birthday gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Michael on East Mulberry street celebrated Mr. Michael’s fifty first birthday with music contests and refreshments. Attendees included the Dailey, Kelley, Weideman, Parker couples and several singles.

E. J. Michael East Mulberry Street Michaels Michael B. T. Dailey Christine Harry Kelley James Weideman Pearl Parker Florence Booth Susie Frieda Mouel Jeannette Overman Ruth Gore Ray Ricketts Robert Davis Elbert Minns

Schools Lose Teachers Over Wages, Members Hear

The discussion noted teachers leaving classrooms for higher paid work and urged choosing jobs they like and are qualified for despite pay. A solo "Happy Days" by Mrs. W. T. Sprague with Miss Lillian Franke followed.

W .T. Sprague Lillian Franke

Bridge Breakfast Favors Zenner and Craig Guests

Mrs. D. R. Zenner and Mrs. T. W. Craig hosted a Friday morning bridge breakfast at the Zenner home on West State Street. Guests included Philip Zenner of Huntington West Virginia and Miss Sarah Tracy of Mansfield, with Mrs. W. L. Kessinger of Kansas City also attending. The event featured bewitching attire, seven tables, corsages, and beaming social courtesies extended to the guests for the weekend and into next week.

D. R. Zenner T. W. Craig Bridge Mia Philip Zenner Huntington W. Va Sarah Tracy Mansfield Zennera Craigs Weat State Street W. L. Kessinger Kansas City H. Welch

Arbor Day Observed in Athens Schools

Arbor Day on April 8 was celebrated by Athens school children. At East Side school Arbor Day was observed in every classroom and the eighth grades planted two trees on the school terrace.

Athens East Side

Arbor Day Observances At Central School

Students voted on the national tree with the oak leading. Theodore Schmidt gave a dedication address and Miss Alice Burke read an original poem. At Central building a morning program featured songs by grades, an illustrated talk by Dr. W A Matheny, and tree planting on the lawn.

America National Foresters Association Theodore Schmidt Alice Burke Billy Matheny W. A. Matheny

New Jersey Approves Dempsey Carpentier Fight Site

Governor Edward I. Edwards said the bout will be beneficial if conducted orderly under boxing law. He expressed approval after Tex Rickard chose New Jersey grounds for the Dempsey Carpentier heavyweight showdown.

Jersey City N. J New Jersey Edward I. Edwards United Press Today Tex Rickard

Surprise 54th Birthday for Mrs Nanna at New Marshfield

A surprise party was held at Mr and Mrs William Nanna's home in New Marshfield on Thursday evening for Mrs Nanna's fifty fourth birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Fred McLeadh Mr and Mrs Floyd Efaw Mr and Mrs W M Dixon and son, with social conversations music and lunch of sandwiches cake pickles and coffee.

William Nanna

Social Notices List of Local Residents and Families

A long list of local names appears including Mr. and Mrs. Bert McKibben, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Moodlet, and Mrs. Wm. Sturgill among many others such as Mrs. W. D. Porter field, Mrs. Will Chaffinn, Mrs. B. J. Shannon, and Mrs. W. L. Bridge. The roster includes families and individuals like Jack Quest, Ray Lewellyn, Lucile Sturgill, Reba Hewitt, and Beatrice Nanna.

Bert McKibben Fred Moodlet Wm. Sturgill W. D. Porterfield Will Chaffinn B. J. Shannon W. L. Bridge Joe Barren A. W. Chaffin H. D. Nanna Forest Frank Harbarger Percy Jones Mabel Winning PP. Hewitt Zona Kiye Jack Quest Ray Lewellyn Lucile Sturgill Reba Hewitt M. Raines Beatrice William Nanna

Balloon Found Off Panama City aft missing airmen case

A balloon believed to be the craft from which five aeronauts from the Pensacola naval training station were blown to sea over two weeks ago was found twenty miles off Panama City. The balloon was towed to Panama City after a seaplane was sent to verify the find, with no sign of the missing aviators.

Pensacola Fla Naval Training Panama City Pla

Mexican Complaints About Texas Treated by Governor

Mis treatment of Mexicans in Texas as reported to Secretary of State Hughes by Mexican consuls is under investigation by Governor Neff.

Austin Tex Texas Hughes Neff

Athens Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

The Plains Mrs Zine Courtney attended the funeral of Mrs Ed Verity at Athens Wednesday. Mrs Harry Porter staying on sick list. Mr Joe Barstow and Mr and Mrs Charles Keeton shopped in Athens Friday. Mr and Mrs Elza McGranor left for home in Athens after visiting Zine Courtney. Mrs Richard West and brother Wilbur Wallace were in Athens Saturday.

Zine Courtney Ed Verity Athens Harry Porter Ta Joe Barstow Charles Kéeton Elza McGranor Richard West Wilbur Wallace

White Sox players posted bond after indictment for 1919 World Series fix

Chicago April 9 Carl York from St Louis Claud Williams Joe Jackson and Buck Weaver former White Sox players indicted by the Cook county grand jury for conspiring to throw the 1919 World Series posted bonds totaling 38000 dollars in Chicago.

Chicago Carl York St. Louis Claud Williams Joe Jackson Buck Weaver White Sox Cook County

Chicago imposes city curfew for minors

Chicago officials announce immediate curfew ordinance in the village, barring children from streets from 10 p m to 6 a m unless accompanied by parents. Police expect the measure to reduce their workload by about a quarter.

Chicago

Cigar Brand Suspected After Red Liquor Leak

Chief of Police Dick Carr in Okmulger reports a local cigar induced a leak when a friend handed him the cigarette. He bit the end and liquid leaked out, later analyzed and declared to be real red liquor, explaining the street rumor of popular cigars.

Okmulger Okla Dick Carr

British Air Ministry Offers Prizes Over 300000 For Ze68 Seaplane Designs

The British air ministry announced prizes totaling more than 300000 dollars for best designs of Ze68 class seaplanes. The contest invites engineers and designers to submit innovative prototypes to advance naval aviation capabilities.

British Air Ministry

Meat prices seen steady pork outlook aids farmers

United Press reports in Chicago on April 9 that meat supply should be adequate with prices steady or declining over six months. Armour and Company vice president Frank W. Waddell predicted beef prices would fall while pork remains stable, noting a larger pork crop this season and the farmer's productive mood despite export limits and postwar treaties.

Robert Thornburgh United Press Chicago Packing House Frank W. Waddell Armour and Company Waddell America United States Germany Berlin Apos Ene

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VOCIE Yara William Larimer New Marshfield Florida Coast Bond 18 Furnisher Oteany MIA BE J. H. Grayson Wiltons Axminsters Swanson Furniture Company N. Court ST Ohi
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