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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1921

Page

3

Logan High to Debate Nelsonville on Immigration Policy

Logan High hosts Nelsonville High Friday at 8 PM in the school auditorium. The debate claims European immigration should be restricted for five years with Donald Johnson Elia Gilbert Floyd Rosser and Nelva Walker as Nelsonville negatives and Joseph Stedem Tassie Walker Lucile Hutchinson as Logan negatives coached by C R Brickles.

Logan High School Nelsonville High School Donald Johnson Elia Gilbert Floyd Rosser Nelva Walker Logan Joseph Stedem Tassie Walker Lucile Hutchinson C. R. Brickles Nelsonville

MASONS TO MEET

A special communication of Philadorean Lodge is planned for Friday night at 7 with the district lecturer present and the entered apprentice degree to be conferred. There will be refreshments and a large attendance is desired. Harry Hickman, W. M.

Sportsmen's News Meeting Tonight at Co-op Store

Regular meeting at 7 30 pm over the Co-op store to hear Charley Evans discuss ordered rabbits. If arrivals occur today he will bring one to the meeting. Several new members will attend.

Sportsmen’s News Charley Evans

Initiation in the First Degree Mentioned

The phrase indicates a reference to the initiation process in the first degree. It appears as part of a larger procedural or ceremonial context. Further details from surrounding text would clarify the specific organization and ritual involved.

Cemetery repair fund receives local donations and volunteer help

Contributions toward the Fort Street cemetery fund include Hollister R. Russell of Portsmouth $10 and several donors from Pittsburg and local sponsors. Volunteers Billie Sams and John Nutter supplied a day of work, Bern Sanders laid brick steps, and Vern Workes hauled dirt to shape the area.

F. G. Cooley Forst Street Hollister R. Russell Portsmouth Charles Shiviey Pittsburg Carl Hayman Anna Stillwell Dan Shay William Hick Billie Sams John Nutter Bern. Sanders Vern Workes Fort Street

Mrs Mann and Peggy Ann Leave for Patas hult Ohio

Mrs A M Mann and Peggy Ann depart for home at Patas hult Ohio after visiting Mrs Wilbur Johnson and her daughter. Peggy Ann accompanied them for a week long stay. Mrs Mary Howe Snooke of Sugar Grove visits her parents Mr and Mrs J R Howe.

A. M. Mann Peggy Ann Patashult Wilbur Johnson Mary Howe Sugar Grove J. R. Howe

Luxurious Pink and White Luncheon at Cable Home

Mrs E J Cable and Mrs Ed Dean hosted a refined luncheon Wednesday afternoon at the Cable residence. Rose buds and carnations provided the floral motif in pink and white, with a fourcourse menu served to fifty invited guests in an elegant springtime gathering.

Cable Home E. J. Cable Ed Dean

Memorial for Beloved Young Woman Laid to Rest at Greenlawn

Friends and relatives paid tribute to the memory of a fine young woman as flowers filled the service. The body was laid to rest at Greenlawn Cemetery, marking a somber farewell.

Greenlawn

Mayor's Court Fines For Obscene Language And Violations

Parkersburg West Virginia official records show W H Johnson fined 50 dollars and costs plus five days in city prison for obscene language in the presence of a female. Henry Wallace fined 25 dollars and costs for hiring a boy under age to work in a mine. Affidavit filed by Mine Inspector James Ginnan and D Hellyer fined five dollars and costs for disorderly conduct.

W. H Johnson Parkersburg W. Va Henry Wallace James Ginnan D. Hellyer

Knights of Pythias Clubhouse Reopens With Social Evening

The K of P quarters, closed for weeks for repairs and redecorating, will reopen Friday evening. Members and families are invited to attend a program of music readings and short addresses with refreshments to follow.

K. of P K. of P.’s

Masonic Social Circle hosts ladies night at temple

The Masonic Social Circle hosts a ladies night event at the Masonic Temple tonight starting promptly at eight o'clock.

Masonic Masonic Temple

PTA Meeting Scheduled at Central Building Friday

The Parent-Teacher Association will meet at the Central building Friday afternoon at 2:30. Patrons of the school are urged to attend.

Parent

Funeral closes city businesses for Mrs Edna Mechem Dundas

All business houses closed Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 3 30 during funeral services for Mrs Edna Mechem Dundas daughter of a prominent merchant Rev C C L Johnson conducted services at the Mechem home attended by many townspeople

Edna Mechem Dundas CC. L. Johnson A. G. Mechem Reia

B B M Club Hosts Social Evening at Myers Street Home

Mrs Elizabeth Fluke and Mrs Frank Neikirk hosted the B B M club gathering with sixteen members attending. Guests included Mesdames Ora Barrows V irgie Hickman Goldie Carter Bess Courtney Muriel Weist Fern Bunt off Anna Pospical Mathewson Orna Beigle and Miss Gladys Nelson.

Elizabeth Fluke Frank Neikirk B. B. M. Club Myers Street Mesdames Ora Barrows Virgie Hickman Goldie Carter Bess Courtney Muriel Weist Fern Buntoff Anna Pospical Mathewson Orna Beigle Gladys Nelson

American firm plans gold mining along Maroni river border

An American company intends to mine gold along the Maroni river, the boundary separating French and Dutch Guiana, signaling potential cross-border natural resource activity and investment.

Maroni River Dutch Guiana

Drapery Fabrics Sale Prices Listed for Curtains

The notice lists fabric deals including Scrim and Marquisettes from 25c to 75c per yard Cretonnes 25c to 1.50 per yard Natural Pongee durable for casement curtains priced 1.25 to 1.65 per yard Easily launderable choice for home use with multiple yardage options.

Peterson Ointment Fund Claims Healed Ulcer Worldwide

A 1918 letter from Medina New York touts Petersons Ointment curing an 9 by 6 12 inch ulcer after nine dollars worth of salve, with praise from Mrs Albert Southcott. The item links mailed testimonials to Buffalo manufacturer Money not money but healing power and mentions orders filled by Peterson Ointment Co Inc. in Buffalo New York.

Peterson Buffalo Albert Southcott Medina N. Y Maney Peterson Ointment Co., Inc Medina, N Peterson Ointment Co., Inc Buffalo, N. Y

Effort to teach Athens illiterates stalls at first meeting

Athens reports 64 city residents and 122 in city and township cannot read English. The illiterates include 39 white, 22 colored, and 3 foreigners in the city. A preliminary drive to gather learners failed. organizers urge friends to influence literacy and plan another meeting.

Athens 8. K. Mardis S. K. Mardis

Pie Supper At Rocky Point School House

A pie supper is set for Rocky Point school house on Saturday evening April 16. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Rocky Point

Delightful Sewing Club Gathering In Coolville

Mrs. G R Gunder hosted the Sewing Club at Main Street with sewing and conversation followed by refreshments. August 13 14 15 are set for this year’s chautauqua featuring Hawaiian Singers and Players and a New York dramatic company. Mrs. Alex Caldwell returned from Columbus hospital to her home last Tuesday and appeared improved. Mr. Frank B Tidd has returned from Cincinnati after a few days.

G. R. Gunder Main Street New York Alex Caldwell Columbus Caldwell Frank B. Tidd Cincinnati

Ruptured and Free Trial Promise Draws Thousands

A promotional message touts a free trial approach to treating ruptures, claiming broad applicability from old to new and from large to small injuries. The pitch emphasizes accessible options and a wide audience reach.

Free trial offered for rupture treatment by W & Rice

A promotional notice urges anyone with a rupture to write for a free trial of a stimulating application. It claims the device tightens muscles, closes the opening, and eliminates the need for trusses or surgery, urging immediate response to avoid long life of supports and risks like gangrene.

W. &. Rice Main St Adama N. Y

Free Sample Treatment for Rupture Offered by W.8 Rice Inc

An advertisement from W.8 Rice, Inc. of 2237 Main St Adams NY offers a free sample treatment for rupture. Readers are invited to send name and address including state to receive the complimentary stimulating application.

Rice, Inc Main St Adams, N. Y

International Harvester Cuts Farm Machinery Prices 10 Percent

The International Harvester Company announced a 10 percent price cut on all farm machinery containing steel. The move targets harvesting gear such as binders, reapers, mowers, rakes, loaders, corn binders, huskers, and silo feeders. The cut follows a prior 10 percent reduction on wood and iron components and sets a lower replacement cost for customers.

Chicago International Harvester Company Harvester Company

Funeral for Fred Littlejohn Set in City Home

Funeral services for Fred Littlejohn will be held Friday at 2 30 A M at his late home with Glouster Lodge No 607 F and A M in charge though the deceased was not a member. Rev Landsitter will preach the sermon. Interment follows at Greenlawn Cemetery near Nelsonville. Lewis Sarina of Columbus is visiting Hollister with his parents.

Fred Littlejohn Glouster Lodge Landsitter M. BE Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville

Glouster Alumni Meet Sets Banquet Plans

Glouster high school alumni association will meet this evening in the high school auditorium to make further arrangements for the annual banquet honoring the graduating class. All alumni members residing in the area are requested to be present.

Glouster High School Alumni Association Eee

Miss Laura Rankin Returns to Marion With Kin

Miss Laura Rankin comes back to Marion on Tuesday after a week in the city with her parents and Mrs. Lizzie Johnson. She is accompanied by her grandfather D S McGee of Trimble who will stay a week.

Frances Tidd Billy Br. C Harper Convoy Isaac Gibbs Here Frank Griffin Mabel Walden Fort Worth Texas Clarkson Plumy Laura Rankin Marion Lizzie Johnson D.S. McGee Trimble

Vice President Promises Miner Relief Talks May Work

Vice President Robert Marshall attended a miners meeting to secure work for idle men. He cited talks with Sunday Creek officials who aim to reopen the mine by May first. Meanwhile workers from No 10 may find jobs in other valley mines until No 10 resumes. Some families recently moved near Mine 10 face hardship. Relief plans are being arranged through the state miners organization headquarters.

Robert Marshall Marshall Sunday Creek No. 10 Miners’ Organization

Local residents travel for work and errands to Buckeye Lake and Columbus

Fred and Will Helfelt, Jack Franken, James Morris and James McGlone traveled to Buckeye Lake this morning to finish a cottage project. Mrs. W. T. Gladden and Miss Mabel Jones spend the day in Columbus. W. H. Fierbaugh of Greens Run was here en route to Columbus for business.

Fred Will Helfelt Jack Franken James Morris James McGlone Buckeye Lake W. T. Gladden Mabel Jones Columbus W. H. Fierbaugh Greens Run

Mrs Bowes and Sister Visit Columbus From Lancaster

Mrs. George Bowes of Lancaster visiting relatives in this city and her sister Mrs. Fred Mooney of Corning are spending the day in Columbus.

George Bowes Lancaster City Fred Mooney Corning Columbus

Memorial Sermon At Hollister Church Honors James Robinson

Seven accessions and seven conversions have occurred at U B church Hollister under Dr Harbert up to Thursday. The ministerial team includes M L Fisher Rev George Orndorf and many laymen. Sunday schedule features a memorial sermon for James Robinson at 11 AM a men’s sermon at 2 PM and an evening sermon on The Judgment Day all are welcome.

U. B Hollister Harbert

Trimble Couple Welcome Baby Girl Born April Twelfth

Mr and Mrs Jesse Collins announce the birth of a baby girl in Trimble born April 12. The mother and infant are reported doing well and the child weighed nine pounds at birth.

Jesse Collins Trimble

Opposition to Ohio minimum wage law voiced at chamber

Lynn E. Revenaugh of the Ohio Retail Dry Goods Association argues against a proposed statewide minimum wage for women and minors. He cites potential regional wage inequities and questions the law’s practicality, while critics from academia note two sides to the issue.

Ohio Chamber of Commerce Lynn E. Revenaugh Ohio Retail Dry Goods Association Revenaugh Murch First Christian Church A. Nash Cincinnati Nash United States Kevenaugh Qohio House Senate Consumers’ League Supreme Court Australia Canning K. Mardis Athens

First Athens County rural village meet opens field events

Friday marks the inaugural rural and village high schools meet at the Athens county fair grounds with events for girls and boys including sprints vaults throws relays and distance runs. A literary contest follows at Music hall at 7 30 pm with prizes for oration poems vocal and instrumental music and humorous production.

Athens County Athens County Fair Grounds Music Hall

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Ad Testimonial

An advertisement features testimonials from women in Tennessee and Michigan praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during the Change of Life. It claims the remedy eases hot flashes and nervous symptoms, supports the nervous system, and offers a free informational text.

Afton Tenn Lydia E Pinkham Kwiien Mary Lister Adrian Lydia E. S Lydia B.ham Mai Lister Frank Street Mich Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia Arlanes

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Elsonville Wm. Mills Citizens Central Bank Bldg Nelsonville, Ohio K. OF Cretonnes Nelsonville Dry Goods Co Coolville Lewis Sarina Mrs Paul Sarina Ole Huto Sales Green River Dean & Barry’s the Carpenter Hardware CO Glouster T. W. Coe Albany
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