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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1922

Page

7

Local residents share social visits and local notes

Diamond locals report numerous get togethers with friends from Logan Chillicothe Nelsonville and Haydenville. Visits include the Fisher and Ellis households and upcoming travels. A dry officers search for the white mule was unsuccessful and teachers led a rapble in the hills. The Diamond factory remains at full production.

Ruth Evans Kate Fisher Mary Ed Fisher Logan Ruth Cheshire Columbus Charles Ellis Guy Lewis Chillicothe Chauncey Steele James Kreig Ray Cole William Cole Fred Smith Gladys Forest Nelsonville Harvey Wend Nellie Campbell Nora Shivers Rosaline Trowbridge E. P. Kreider Gae Herrold Hills Guy Evans Athens County Thomas Evans A. J. Shivers Nora Nelson Shivers Donald Haydenville Blanche Leham A Speelman Vern Fox Irvin Leham

Russians to submit counter proposals at Genoa talks

The Russian delegation at Genoa will reply to the allied experts’ reconstruction plan and decide through George Tchitcherin whether to accept or reject. Moscow seeks recognition of the Soviet government, while France pushes for repayment of czarist and early Soviet debts, including bonds held abroad.

A. N.S Genoa International Economic Conference Russia George Tchitcherin France Moscow

Green's Run Community Notes and Visits

The Greens Run Bible class invites all to Sunday morning sessions at 9 30. Athens visitors include Mrs Minnie Maynard and son Ralph and Mrs Sarah Cass. Modoc family Joe Swett departs for Toledo. Bert Ray visits Glouster. Clyde Colvin of Stewart hospitalized with appendicitis. William Hixon and son Donald visit Buchtel. Celia Simons ill. Floyd McCutcheon family guests of the latter's parents. E P Zimmerman of New Lexington visits J M Cartwright family in Murray City. Junior CFB honored Doris Fierbaugh's ninth birthday at the Fierbaugh home with friends Gertrude Hip scher, Bernice Hip scher, Garnet Leake, Ada Leake, Opal.

The Greens Run Christian Sunday School Minnie Maynard Ralph Sarah Cass Athens Joe Swett Modoc Toledo Bert Ray Glouster W. H. Fierbaugh Clyde Colvin Stewart William Hixon Donald Buchtel Celia Simons Floyd McCutcheon E. P. Zimmerman New Lexington J. M. Cartwright Elizabeth Fierce Sarah Orpha Lucas Gladys Clarissa Nutter Garnet Bryan Velma Leake Wesley Imo Grinstead Beatrice Hixon Ray Leake Alex Maddick Virgil Doris Fierbaugh Dew Cannon Fred Leake K. T. Fierce Doris Trimble Flossie Hoisington Bethel Ridge Carl Cartwright Guy McVay George Daft Circle Hill Herbert Mingus Ernestine Millfield Wm. Hixon Charles Morrison Redtown R. Creachbaum Elizabeth Daniels Garnet Lottie Cannon Homer Simons Charles Simons Sheltering Arms Hospital Ed Cartwright Garnet Daniels Stella Trazaska Alfred Hannig Chas. Keller Oregon Ridge Anna Kostival Fred McCilelland Lena Bratka Caroline Hartmann Mod

Local Social Roundup Includes Plans and Visits Across Athens Area

A long list of social calls and visits highlights the Athens area. Families from Trimble Glouster Circle Hill and Modoc, including Fierce Leake Cartwright and Daniels clans, hosted or visited relatives and friends through weekend and Sunday. Alfred Hannig moved to Oregon Ridge after purchasing Chas Keller farm.

Court notes two suits filed in Athens county court

Two suits for money due on account were filed in the Athens county common pleas court against Henry H Parrish of Coolville. Fearson Lumber & Veneer Co of Ironton seeks 212.36 with interest from Sept 20 1921. F Burkhart Mfg Co seeks 4938.18 with interest from Aug 25 1921.

Athens County

Child Custody Habeas Corpus Sought in Athens County

Grace Whaley files habeas corpus in Athens County Common Pleas to regain custody of her year old son Carl Whaley. She alleges Harley Whaley, the father, and grandparents Andy and Elizabeth Whaley, have restrained the child at the grandparents home near Mine No 6 in Trimble Township since April 3. She claims threats of violence were made when attempting to recover the boy.

Athens County Common Pleas Court Grace Whaley Carl Whaley Harley Whaley Andy Elizabeth Whaley Mine No. 6 Trimble Township

Marshal Joffre to Arrive in Denver for Welcoming Event

Denver officials declare a half holiday as Marshal Joffre the famed French commander arrives at noon. Citizens plan an enthusiastic reception for the hero of the first Marne battle in the capital.

Denver Colo Marshal Joffre Marne

Fresh Sinn Fein troops mass on Ulster frontier

Reports from Fermaugh say new Irish Republican forces arrived at the Ulster frontier. Ulster constables in armored cars were dispatched to the border during the day as reinforcements.

Belfast Fermaugh Ulster Frontier Ulster

Women Who Pay Income Tax In New York Near 150000

A report shows about 150000 women in New York state paid income tax. Officials note the figure reflects engagement in the tax system and may influence policy discussions.

New York

New Marshfield Grange Program for Saturday

A Grange meeting is set for Saturday April 15 at 1 30 pm with roll call answered by humorous short stories. Clifford Young Abbott Davis and Marshall Carmen will lead a discussion on whether business people respect farmers in town as farmers in the country. Mrs J N Bodan will speak on home canning and Mrs Frances Nichols will give a recitation. The program ends with song No 1 in the Grange Melody.

J. N. Bodan Frances Nichols Grange

Opening Day Signals Baseball Season in Columbus

A temperature around 12 degrees above freezing and a heavily clouded sky opened the season as Milwaukee and Columbus prepared to meet at Neal Park at 3 PM.

Columbus Milwaukee Neal Park

Death of Baltimore & Ohio counsel Hugh L Bond Jr

Hugh L Bond Jr general counsel and director of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad died at his Baltimore home after an illness of under 24 hours death attributed to apoplexy.

Baltimore Hugh L. Bond, Jr Baltimore & Ohio Railroad

Easter Sale Planned by Harrisonville Ladies' Aid

The Ladies' Aid of the M. & church will host an Easter sale on Saturday April 15 with lunch and music. Vernon Greenlees and family attended a birthday dinner for Gilbert Michael at his home Sunday with about 35 guests. Several local families were guests at various visits and the Ladies' Aid elected officers including Myrtie Chase president and Sadie Pettit vice president.

M. &. Church Vernon Greenlees Gilbert Michael Curt Hysell Will Shrieber Carl Chase Matt Chase George Adkins Earl Lee Mildred Lee I, Lee Homer Charley Russell ER. Pettit Ladies’ Aid E. I. Lee Myrtie Chase Sadie Pettit Angie Clark Hattie McClure Elsie Michael W. H

Clark's Chapel Rev Wintermute to Fill Regular Appointment

Clark's Chapel will have Rev Wintermute fill his regular Sunday service at this place with Sunday school at 1 20 p m and preaching at 2 30 p m Mrs Della Lohse spent Sunday with her sister Alvira Dunlap Weather suggests summer may come, trees in full bloom, farmers hopeful for fruit Miss Bess White visited her sister Mrs Joe Robinson and family Mr and Mrs Walter Williams also mentioned

Wintermute Della Lohse Alvira Dunlap Bess White Joe Robinson Walter Williams

Local Visits and Social Calls Reported in White Hall Area

White Hall resident Charles Pratt and spouse hosted brother James Pratt and his wife from Hebbardsville for a day. Flora Liegett of Winger Chapel visited nearby. Elsie Braley called on sister Mrs Mills of Hebbardsville. Mrs A J Carbaugh of Chase stayed with J Hooper and family. Mrs Minta Moore spent Monday night and Tuesday with relatives in Bates. Harry Tribe of Athens was a visitor.

Charles Pratt James Pratt Hebbardsville Flora Liegett Winger Chapel Elsie Braley M. FE. Mills A. J. Carbaugh Chase J. Hooper Minta Moore Bates Harry Tribe Athens

Social Guests and Family Visits Highlight Local News

A sequence of Sunday and Tuesday visits features G. BE. Tribe and son Lowell at F. A. Renney’s, Mack Braley families’ re cent guests in Trimble, and Charles Irvin with James Irvin and relatives. Mrs Isaac Newton’s birthday surprise includes a family dinner with NH Newton, Olin Baker, Phil Briley, and Wesley Haugber. A note mentions a two day coal strike investigation ending with the attorney general’s departure and a historical remark about beer taxed in ancient Egypt.

Charles Pratt G. BE. Tribe Lowell F. A. Renney Mack Braley Trimble Charles Irvin James Irvin J. FE. Fultz A. L. Driggs Alfed Black Naomi Migs Lane Athens A. L. Snedden Floreine Bingham Ule Vbeka Emmwy Isaac Newton Herb Newton Nelsonville Olin Baker Phil Briley Wesley Haugber Mabel

Navy officer objects to alimony in divorce suit

Lieut. Commander Henry C. Gearing U S N filed an objection in common pleas court Pittsburg to paying alimony and counsel fees pending his divorce action against Olive Gear ing a social figure in Washington society. The couple wed September 22 1910 and he sailed for France the next day. She accuses desertion leaving her penniless in San Diego while she was a society figure at Washington events.

Pittsburg Henry C. Gearing Common Pleas Court Olive Gearing Balla Washington Gearing France Naval Newport R. I San Diego Cal Chhrges

Russians Will Stick to Work

Genoa Apr 12 Russian delegates in the international economic conference refuse to bolt. Despite belligerent rhetoric they intend to hold their seats and participate at the bargaining table with France Romania and Japan as other powers.

Genoa France Roumania Japan

Guthrie to Help Establish United Methodist League Abroad

The Rev. Charles W. Guthrie accepted an invitation from European Methodist bishops to help establish and coordinate league work there with U S efforts. During his time abroad he will visit several key centers and meet church leaders.

Charles W. Guthrie Methodist Europe League United States Guthrie

Nelsonville high school offers business English extension course

The extension course in business English at Nelsonville High School began with 10 students on Tuesday. The next class is scheduled for Thursday, with all enrollments due by week’s end. A few typewriters remain for rent or purchase at student rates.

Nelsonville High School

Local Social News and Visits Across Town

Mrs J E Fultz returns from Clarksburg W Va to care for ill mother Mrs Forner. Edna Parkerson Sugar Creek visits her parents Mr and Mrs Ed Stower. Aunt Doe Barker backs from Columus Miss Gladys McHarg visits I N McHarg family. Edna Hatch sells farm plans move to Athens soon. Union Sunday School class No 5 meets April 15 at Edna Hatch’s. Pie social at Jackville school next Friday April 14. Visitors: Mr and Mrs Seth Harris Ann Arbor Mich and Mr and Mrs Clarence Way and children factory visit Mr and Mrs A L Driggs. Mr and Mrs Joseph Barker visit H L Barker. Austin Romine family from Midland City visiting.

J. E. Fultz Clarksburg W. Va Forner Edna Parkerson Sugar Creek Ed. Stower Doe" Barker Columus Gladys McHarg Nelsonville Clarence Way Factory A. L. Driggs Joseph Barker H. L. Barker Austin Romine All Baby Midland City

Big Navy Gains Favor in House Over 67 000 Proposal

Washington April 12 reports say administration backing shifts toward an 86 000 navy plan. Secretary Hughes endorses the 6 5 3 treaty navy with full manning and high efficiency. President Harding privately supports 86 000 as minimum, fearing a weaker force would jeopardize prestige. Lone worth carries the message to house leaders.

Hayward N.S Washington Hughes Harding House Prestiga Unified States Loneworth

Investigation Into Wartime Contract Frauds Initiated

In Indianapolis on April 12 the department of justice has opened an investigation into alleged wartime contracts frauds. Attorney General Harry Daugherty confirmed the move after being threatened by Representative Woodruff of Michigan. The International News Service reported the dispute and action late yesterday.

Hope OF Alives Indianapolis Department of Justice Harry Daugherty Representative Woodruff Michigan International News Service Washington

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