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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1921

Page

3

Paris Photo Roundup Highlights Lyautey and Bravery

A cache of newly received Paris images features Marshal Lyautey celebrated as France’s new marshal. Mlle Guetat, at eighteen, earns the Legion of Honor for wartime bravery, while General Maistre presents the award. Luella Meluis, an American coloratura soprano, captivates Paris and Monte Carlo as Jean de Reszke hails her as a Patti-like successor.

Marshal Lyautey Marshal France Diray Mlle. Guetat Legion of Honor Maistre Luella Meluis Paris Monte Carlo Jean de Reszke Patti Marshal Hgneeey Nancy Carmen Guetat General Maistre Presenta Mile Luella Meluis Pontendre

Births in Nelsonville and York Township March 1921

The Nelsonville News lists births announced by Dr. C. C. Butt for March 1921 in Nelsonville and York Township. A mix of boys and girls is recorded for numerous couples, followed by a note urging all men able to work to report for duty and detailing a special committee meeting tonight with W. H. Parks as chairman and others.

Nelsonville York Township C. C. Butt W. H. Parks C. L. Johnson Cecil Shafer Isaac Warner Wm Coakley C. FE. Campbell

East End Parent-Teacher Association Plans Spelling Bee

A large crowd attended a Friday meeting of the East End Parent-Teacher Association. Pupils in two first grades performed a short playlet, followed by a lunch for workers. A spelling bee is set for Monday night April 18 with 10 cent admission.

East End Parent-Teacher Association

Mothers Day visit of the King's Heralds hostesses

Saturday was Mother's Day for the King's Heralds. They entertained their mothers Misses Mary Elizabeth Kessinger, Pauline Lawson, and Marion Morris at the home of Miss Kessinger. A fine program was rendered and a social lunch for forty members and guests followed.

King’s Heralds Mary Elizabeth Kessinger Pauline Lawson Marion Morris

Missionary Miss Elrich Visits Pittsburg Before Presbytery Talk

Miss Elrich a Chinese missionary spoke at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening en route to Logan for the Athens Presbytery spring meeting. She and her missionary parents are on a yearlong furlough visiting Pittsburg, birthplace of her parents. Born in China she described the changes from missionary work and will speak Tuesday night at the Athens Presbytery. She was guest of Mrs. N Hill.

Miss Elrich China Presbyterian Church Logan Athens America Pittsburg Athens Presbytery

Street Cleaning Day Declared by the Nel-Bonvilis Mayor

Mayor E S McCune calls Street Cleaning Day for Thursday April 14 urging citizens to sweep the street in front of their homes on Wednesday or Thursday morning. Fifteen trucks will be ready at city hall at 1 PM with volunteers to assist.

E. S. McCune Nel- Bonvilis

New Donations Reported for Fort Street Cemetery

Saturday donations totaled from multiple individuals including Mrs McCord Logan Iowa with 10 dollars Dr 8 E G Pedigo Athens Ohio 5 dollars C C Sharp 25 dollars Lady Macca bees 16.70 M H and R C Howe 5 dollars Mrs Retta Howe 5 dollars Ash Cook 2 dollars Mrs Mollie Six 2 dollars Mrs Cora L Johnson Huntington West Virginia 50 dollars.

Fort Street Cemetery McCord Logan E. G. Pedigo Athens C. C. Sharp Lady Maccabees M. H R. C. Howe Retta Howe Ash Cook Mollie Six Cora L. Johnson Huntington W. Va

Mayor's Court Fines For Drunkenness In Council Session

Orve Wallace and Don Wallace appeared before Mayor McCune in a mayor's court and were fined ten dollars plus costs for intoxication.

Orve Wallace Don Wallace McCune

Death claims only daughter Mechem Dundas

Mrs Edna Mechem Dundas dies at 1 30 Sunday after an operation complications grew worse over two weeks the Pontiac Mich born widow of Dr E S Dundas she lived much of her life in this city with her parents three brothers Walter Harold and Stanley survive alongside her husband and parents funeral set for Wednesday at 2 pm at the family home conducted by Rev C L Johnson of the Christian church

A. G.mechem Edna Mechem Dundas E. S. Dundas Pontiac Mich Mich., Where Dr. Dundas Walter Harold Stanley C. L. Johnson The Christian Church

Masonic Social Circle Hosts First Event at Temple

The Masonic Social Circle announces a social function at the Masonic Temple on Thursday April 14. Attendance is for Social Circle members and their ladies. Blue Lodge members eligible for membership may inquire with Orlie Hoch Herman Ruble Dewey Scheeler or C H Roudebush for membership cards.

Masonic Social Circle Masonic Temple Blue Lodge Orlie Hoch Herman Ruble Dewey Scheeler C. H. Roudebush

Missionary Society to Gather Magazines

The Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church will collect magazines Friday. Residents with magazines should place them on porches for pickup.

Benefit Show Raises 138 For Woman's Club Fund

The benefit show by Gene Shafer and S. S. Steenrod at Stuart's Opera House raised 138 over Thursday and Friday to aid the Woman's Community Club. A. T. A. O. club girls led the effort and plan to beautify the public square. The group thanks Shafer Steenrod for 57.50 and Bartlett for printing.

Gene Shafer S. S.’Steenrod Stuart’s Opera House Woman’s Community Club

Mrs. W L Kessinger Returns to Kansas City Visit

Mrs. W L Kessinger of Kansas City Missouri has returned home after visiting Athens as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. E J Kesseinger.

W. L. Kessinger Kansas City, Mo Athens E. J. Kesseinger

Regular Eastern Star meeting in Eudora Cap ter No 72

The Eastern Star Chapter No 72 of Eudora invites members to a regular meeting Tuesday evening at 7 30. A good attendance is requested and members are urged to bring their coffee labels.

Eastern Star Eudora Capter No

Needle Club Blossoms in Mrs Preston's Home

Spring flowers were artistically arranged in the rooms at Mrs C L Preston's home Friday as she hosted the Needle Club for an afternoon gathering with ladies of the club and guests.

Needle Club Preston C. L. Preston

Flight in Plane Restores Speech of Ex Soldier

Henry A. Renz, a former soldier from Washington, had been mute for eight months. A ride in an airplane, urged by Dr. Charles H. McEnerney of the Public Health Service, involved a 25000 foot dive that, when the plane leveled, allegedly restored his voice.

Henry A. Renz Washington Charles H. McEnerney Public Health Service Renz

Needle Club Luncheon With Pink White Decor

The Needle Club hosted a social afternoon ending with a two course luncheon at 5 o'clock. Guests included Mrs. Charlies Bartells of Ky Diane, Mrs. George M. Merritt, Mrs. Elizabeth Kaelin, Mrs. Cora Cunningham of Columbus, Mrs. Elizabeth Preston and Mrs. Cc E Bennett.

The Needle Club Charlies Bartells Diane, Ky George M. Merritt Elizabeth Kaelin Cora Cunningham Columbus Elizabeth Preston Cc. E. Bennett

Living Link Day Marks Ninth Year Of Support For Missionary

The Christian church observed Living Link Day for the ninth year supporting Mrs. BE Johnston in Monieka Congo Belge on the Congo River. Mr and Mrs Johnston and child are among the few whites in the territory as they minister to thousands of Black residents. The church reports 85 contributors this year versus 54 last year and a Berean class attendance of 189, with total school attendance 546.

Christian Church BE. A. Johnston Monieka Coquilhardille Congo-Belge Africa Congo River Equator Portsmouth

European women seek American husbands amid bachelor surplus

The Illustrated Chronicle reports nearly 5,000,000 U S bachelors drive strong demand for passports from matrimonially minded European women including war widows. France views surplus women as a menace. Germany, Russia and Austria link unmarried mothers to the war. Most approaching migrants are under thirty and unmarried, with western states housing the largest male surplus. many women are wives of immigrants already in the United States.

United States Europe Illustrated Chronicle Newcastle-on-Tyne France Germany Russia Austria England Wyoming Montana Nevada Minnesota Inter-racial Council of New York America

Ohio sheriff sale of Ames Township lands in Athens County

The State of Ohio and Athens County Common Pleas Court announce a public auction on March 30 1921 at 1 p.m. at the courthouse door in Athens. Two tracts in Ames Township totaling 216.56 acres are listed with appraisals of 2948 and 14064 dollars, subject to court order and partition, cash terms.

State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court Marcella A. Brown Oss Howard Athens Ohio County of Ames Ohio Company Auditor's Marietta George S. Dean Herb J. Parker Jon

Immigration Rules Weigh Domestics in Europe and Canada

The text notes domestics in Europe average about 10 000 applicants monthly. Under the Dillingham bill women employed as domestics would avoid the three percent cap though their numbers count toward total immigration. Servants could enter after maximum quotas are reached, with Canada promoting domestic migration from England and other British Dominions reporting a need for women settlers.

Europe Canada England

Ingrown Toe Nail Heals Itself With Outgro Drops

A home remedy article explains that applying a few drops of Outgro around an ingrown toenail reduces inflammation and pain. It claims the medicine toughens the skin and causes the nail to turn outward overnight, noting Outgro is a harmless antiseptic sold to the public via drugstores.

Ohio University Skit Show Announces April 5 Performance

Seven skits will be presented by the girls of Ohio University in the annual Skit Show. The show promises surprises of unusual nature and will be performed for one night only in Ewing Hall auditorium on Friday April 5.

Ohio University Ewing Hall

Chicago man named Washington post office official

The White House announced the recess appointment of Edward H. Shaughnessy of Chicago as second assistant postmaster general.

Chicago Washington Edward H. Shaughnessy White House

Three Day Conference of Ohio Congregational Pastors Opens

Oberlin hosts a three day conference of pastors from Ohio Congregational churches opening here. Delegates gather to discuss church affairs, religious policy, and community programs in a series of sermons and meetings.

Oberlin Ohio Congregational Churches

Elyria Bank to Commence $750000 Office Building Sidings

Elyria Savings and Trust Company expects to start work on a new 750000 dollar bank and office building by July 1, signaling expansion of local financial services and commercial growth in Elyria.

Elyria Elyria Savings and Trust Company

Marshfield birthday party for Gilbert Shannon

Mr and Mrs E J Shannon hosted a children's party in New Marshfield Ohio on April 11 for Gilbert Shannon's sixth birthday. Guests enjoyed games and music from 1:30 to 3:00 PM with refreshments served by the hostess and aides. Children listed include Donald Sutton Richard Dixon David Porterfield Charlie Burt Edward Chaffin Kenneth Russell and Charles Burt.

New Marshfield E. J. Shannon Fromoe Gilbert Fred Burt Floyd Beverage Harry Hawk Donald Sutton Richard Dixon David Porterfield Charlies Burt Edward Chaffin Kenneth Russell Car

List of names appears in a historical notice

A fragment lists individuals including Les Collins Raymond Stedman Harry Efaw Charles Thomas John Lewellyn Bernice Mcleod Dorthea Sidders Reba McKibben Dorthea Robinson Mary Ross Dorthea Ashley Jennie Winning Mary Bridge Mary Winning Kathleen Gilbert Shannon.

Les Collins Raymond Stedman Harry Efaw Charles Thomas John Lewellyn Bernice Mcleod Dorthea Sidders Reba McKibben Dorthea Robinson Mary Ross Dorthea Ashley Jennie Winning Mary Bridge Mary Winning Kathleen Gilbert Shannon

Hungarian girls found by Elyria police after getting lost

Two girls arriving from Hungary were reported safe in Elyria but became separated from their guardians and were taken into protective custody by local police for reunification and safety.

Elyria Hungary

Traveling German Goods Salesmen Visit Norwalk Markets

Traveling salesmen selling German made goods visit Norwalk merchants, offering wares to local customers and outlining prices and catalog items for sale.

Norwalk

Wireless market reports to reach farmers via stations

Beginning April 15, agricultural market reports will be sent by wireless from Omaha, St. Louis, Bellefonte, Pa, and Washington, D. C. to farmers in 12 central and 10 eastern states. The service uses United States Post Office wireless stations with a 300 mile radius, delivering same day market price and condition information. The radio call signal is Q. B. S. 0. and the program marks the expansion of prior experimental reporting.

Omaha St. Louis Bellefonte Washington, D. C Bureau of Markets United States Department of Agriculture United States Post Office Department Washington Bureau of Standards Bureau of Washington Wireless Louis

Thompson Family Ties Noted In Middleport Church News

Mr. Creighton D. Thompson has been named a teacher at the sun school of A. M. E. church in Middleport. Grace Harrington of a street in Middleport is at home, identified as Thompson's sister.

Creighton D. Thompson The Sun School A. M. EH Dleport Grace Harrington Street Middleport Thompson

Norwegian engineers rent spillway for dam under extreme ice tests

Norwegian engineers have rented an automatic spillway to test dam safety under worst ice and cold conditions. They claim the device operates perfectly even amid severe freezing, promising reliable performance in harsh winters.

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