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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1921

Page

3

Dirt piles to be removed with ongoing truck duty

Arrangements set for a truck to continue on the job today and tomorrow if needed until all dirt piles are cleared.

Masonic Social Circle Entertains Ladies in Elsonville

A large crowd attended a Masonic Social Circle event at the Masonic Temple last evening. The program featured John Scott, Charles Weltzheimer, Mrs Ed C Cooley, and Dorothy Ann Fischer of Columbus who impressed with multiple costume dances and a sweet voice. Dorothy Ann is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs William Morgan.

Masonic Temple Masonic Ed C. Cooley John Scott Charles Weltzheimer Misses Pensyle Kaelin Ralph Parks E. Bay J. Beard PB. Bay W. W. Whitlatch Dorothy Ann William Morgan

Nelsonville Clean-Up Drives Citywide Effort

A special cleanup drive led by Mayor McCune and a chamber committee ran Wednesday to Thursday noon. Volunteers and donated trucks swept streets, with over $1000 of work completed and funds anticipated to sustain citywide cleaning through the year.

Nelsonville Grand Drive McCune Chamber of Commerce

Service Director Resigns and Interim Appointments Made

Service Director WY Burnell resigned to Mayor McCune on Tuesday. Mayor McCune appointed Isaac Warner as director for a few days until a permanent replacement is found. A contract with Columbus contractor Mr Hopkins will place the project under Burgess & Long supervision, with work starting immediately and six weeks projected for operation.

WY. Burnell McCune Isaac Warner Warner Hopkins Columbus Burgess & Long

Brown Cooley Wedding at Haydenville Home

About fifty guests gather Thursday for the marriage of Miss Mary Carolyn Brown to Mr. John McManigal Cooley at the Brown home in Haydenville. Rev C L Johnson officiates, with matron of honor Miss Claude Pettit and best man Capt Ambrose Winters. The couple honeymoon to several East Coast cities and will reside with the bride’s parents.

Claude Pettit Logan Ambrose Winters 148Th Headquarters Co Dayton Brown Venice Point Nelsonville Columb Haydenville Ed C. Ucoley Nels~ville Phi Dela Theta New York Boston Norfolk Washington Ed C. Cooley H. Jackson Frank Jackson Helen Jackson Edith Stiers Charles Tedrow Will Tedrow

Mrs Ed Dewhurst Returns Home After Visit

Mrs Ed Dewhurst returns to Middleport after a week visiting her sister Mrs Clarence Shockley. Miss Lena Denney accompanied her home for a visit.

Ed Dewhurst Middleport Clarence Shockley Lena Denney

Dr and Mrs Walter Howe Visit Columbus On Thursday

Dr and Mrs Walter Howe spent Thursday in Columbus visiting local attractions and meeting residents. The trip highlighted social ties and community interest during their stay.

Walter Howe Columbus

Topsy Turvey Party At Mrs Warner Home

Mrs I Warner hosted a topsy turvey evening at her Columbus Street home assisted by Mrs C Shockley and Mrs H Rodda. Guests included Mesdames Gibson Yarrington Evans Barber Mildes Evans Hall Johnson Taylor McKee Hall Tedrow and Grandma Warner. A topsy turvy lunch was served and guests enjoyed the festive event.

I. Warner C. Shockley H. Rodda Mrs. Warner Columbus Street Mesdames R. Gibson J.yarrington J. Evans J. Barber J. Mildes T. Evans G. Hall F. Johnson S. Taylor J. M. McKee J. Hall Tedrow Grandma Warner

Miles Howe in Columbus by illness of father in law J. W. Miskell

Miles Howe travels to Columbus today due to the serious illness of his father in law, Mr. J. W. Miskell, prompting family and community concern.

Miles Howe Columbus J. W. Miskell

Social Evening At Monroe Street Home

Miss Josephine Porter delightfully entertained the Outdoor Girls Saturday evening at her Monroe street home. Guests enjoyed games and dancing followed by a late dainty lunch served to Ruth Eberle Audrey Ailes Ileen Rauch Elizabeth Mechem Ruth Kelch Louise Kennard Mary Wheeler Elizabeth Smith and hostess.

Josephine Porter Monroe Street Isses Ruth Eberle Audrey Ailes Ileen Rauch Elizabeth Mechem Uth Kelch Louise Kennard Mary Wheeler Elizabeth Smith

Efficient Postoffice Staff Excels In Mail Distribution Exam

The Columbus Division chief clerk reports annual exam of postmaster assistant postmaster clerks and substitute clerk. Local office average 99.58 percent correct with 21 errors out of 4534 cards. The team feels highly proud of the result and the high standard achieved.

Railway Mail Service Columbus

Christian Revival Service Held in Carbon Hill

A crowd of about twenty church members attended a revival service in Carbon Hill last night led by the Kings I nlen who took on the duty of telling the old story in Rev C L Johnson's absence.

Christian Church Carbon Hill C. L. Johnson Len

Cemetery donations report for Fort Street cemetery committee

Mrs. F. G. Cootey, chairwoman of the Fort Street cemetery committee, lists yesterday’s gifts from Mr. A. B. Bethel of Athens for 10 dollars, C. A. Smith of Chillicothe for 5 dollars, and Mrs. James W. Stevenson for 5 dollars. The fence will be placed strictly on the line when installed.

F. G. Cootey Fort Street The Woman’s Community Club Bethel Athens C. A. Smith Chillicothe James W. Stevenson

Residents Urged to Mail In Checks

A brief urging residents to mail in their checks is noted, emphasizing timely submission and the importance of proper postmark timing for processing.

Hyperion Club Hosts Delegates at Saturday Meeting

Mrs. N. Hill will entertain Hyperion Club ladies Saturday afternoon while district delegates meet at Logan to present their report.

Hyperion Club

Magazine collection for Women's Foreign Missionary Society

Owing to a misunderstanding magazines intended for the Methodist church group will now be gathered Monday by M Shamasky who has the collection in charge. Please set magazines on your porches Monday.

Woman'’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church M. Shamasky

Loyal Woman's class meeting at Christian church social rooms

The Loyal Woman's class of the Christian church held a meeting Thursday evening in the church social rooms. After a business session the social committee served refreshments to forty members.

Loyal Woman’s Class The Christian Church

Skit Show Demand Sells Out in Athens

Ohio University co ed's Skit Show drew full houses as all seats disappeared within an hour of sales opening Thursday. Athens residents were outpaced by University students who reserved tickets first. A second performance was scheduled for Monday evening with sales starting at McKees Drug Store and ticket exchanges allowed for tonight’s holders. Proceeds benefit the Women’s League Students Loan fund.

Woman’s League

Search for former Cleveland chief justice in perjury case

Deputy sheriffs hunted William H. McGannon former chief justice of the Cleveland municipal court after his indictment for perjury in a murder trial. Eight others were indicted including Miss Mary E Neely and Charles A Burke tied to alleged efforts to aid McGannon. Burke says he was promised 3000 dollars but has been paid 1000 plus expenses.

Cleveland, CO William H. McGannoh Cuyahoga County Grand Jury Harold C. Kagy McGannon Mary E. Neely Charles A. Burke Edward J. Allen Cleveland News Mary B. Neely Miss Neely Allen Burke

Freckles Vanish With Othine Double Strength

Advert says Othine double strength removes freckles and guarantees refund if not, promising quick improvement with even initial applications. Customers urged to ask their druggist for the double strength formula.

Man Held on Non Support Charge in Columbus

Constable Edgar Mariner arrested Ernest Murray in Columbus on a non support of a minor charge by warrant issued through Justice Helwig. The Athens county humane society officer A C Roach filed the charges with Columbus police.

Edgar Mariner Columbus Ernest Murray Justice Helwig Murray A. C. Roach Athens County Humane Society

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