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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1922

Page

3

Knights of Pythias election and meeting in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Knights announce a meeting Wednesday to confer the vonk of ecquire on three candidates. Attendance figures from the secretary show 638 present, 121 in the primary department, 35 visitors, and a Sunday school pledge progress of 500 dollars.

Knights OF Pythias Ecquire Guy Huffman C. Co Io Heer Meni Edgar Crouse Elda Crouse Siicke Ie Cvonine

Chamber of Commerce Holds April Meeting Evening

Chamber of Commerce prepares for the second April meeting on Thursday at 6 45 p m with reports from committees and discussion of the Ohio inspection bureau. Supper at 6 15 and a wide attendance urged, directors meet at the usual place Wednesday evening.

Chamber OF Commerce Tme Ohio Inspection Bureau de ‘Ail Chamber Board of Directors

Grotto Ceremonial Set for Nelsonville Event

The El-Karnak Grotto of Nelsonville plans a Thursday April 27 ceremonial with about 50 candidates. Attendees from Athens and Logan area towns expected. Zanesville Grotto band to perform. Monorth Welch-led committees finalize plans. cast to rehearse at the opera house Wednesday at 7:00 PM.

El-Karnak Grotto Nelsonville Athens Logan Zanesville Monorth Welch Opera House

Easter market nets sixty dollars for two school buildings

Central and West End school buildings raised about sixty dollars at their Easter markets held Saturday. The ladies in charge thank Mr Mills and Mr C G Sheppard for the use of their business rooms, and the mothers contributed generously as the committee expresses gratitude.

Central West End Mills C. G. Sheppard

Baby clinic to be held in nurse's office on Columbus Street

A baby clinic will take place in the nurse's office on Columbus Street Wednesday April 19 from 3 to 4 PM. Mothers are urged to bring their children.

Columbus Street

All Aboard at Nelsonville High School Opera Night

Last night Sturat’s opera house filled with patrons for the Nelsonville high school production All Aboard a two act farcical musical comedy. Principal characters included Thelma Young Lucile Hartley Ruth Wallace Margaret Emish Ralph Betts Arthur Barstow Frank Tedrow Ralph Weymiller Durward North. Accompanists Leta Lewis Jefferson Bowers Charles Weltzheimer Chas Beard Ralph White supplied music throughout. Costumes by John B Rogers Producing Co enhanced the show with tourist, yachting, sailor, cabin boy and various themed numbers.

Sturat Nelsonville High School Thelma Young Lucile Hartley Ruth Wallace Margaret Emish Ralph Betts Arthur Barstow Frank Tedrow Ralph Weymiller Durward North

Paris Makes Coat of Painted Kid

The French races bring unusual fashion with a white kid coat decorated in red roses and green foliage in wallpaper design. Wide cuffs and straight lines define this season’s wrap.

Paris

Akron Visitors Stay With Mrs Sweeney Family

Mrs C E Sweeney and daughter Virginia of Akron stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs L D McAfooes last week. Mrs T R Williams and son Elton of Canton are guests of the Deffinbaughs.

C. E. Sweeney Virginia Akron T. R. Williams Elton Canton Sweeney Henry Deffinbaugh

Ailing Matilda Richmond burial services held in Athens

The obituary notes Mrs Matilda Richmond aged 7? died at her daughter's home in Columbus and was brought to Athens for burial. She lived in Athens and Nelsonville with her family, united with several Methodist churches, and was known for quiet devotion and service. She passed February 20 1922 after a long life of community involvement. She leaves a daughter and extended relatives.

Matilda Ailes Columbus Orne Mason City Hill Ohio A. Ll. Bark Earl v. Richmond Ain Athens Nelsonville Richmond Methodist Church Factory Meeting House First Methodist Church Porter Dugan Ira Andrews Frank Butts W. P. Dugan David Landis Landis

Easter Service at First Baptist Church

Rt. Mary's chapter O. EB. S. held Easter services at the First Baptist church. Rev. J. I. Miller of Cambridge delivered an impressive sermon. Miller, formerly of Nelsonville, entered the ministerial progression here. Afterward, the chapter and chair received a two course luncheon from the R. A. chapter and were presented with a star by the R. A. chapter.

Rt. Mary’s O. EB. S First Baptist Church J. I. Miller Cambridge Miller Nelsonville R. A

Fine Easter Service by Methodist Sunday School

The Faster service featured readings and music and marked the first public appearance of the newly organized Sunday school orchestra. The program offered a varied blend of vocal and instrumental pieces and drew notable interest from attendees.

Methodist Sunday School

Harley Davidson Motor Cycles and Sidecars for Sale

Nelsonville Ohio dealer advertises Harley Davidson motorcycles and sidecars with rebuilt machines and expert factory repair by trained staff.

Harley-Davidson Motor

Trials of Booker and Lott Postponed to Next Monday

A. H. Booker of this city and Arnold Lott of Redtown were scheduled for Monday in Mayor Gormley's court but the hearing was postponed at the defendants' attorney request. They were arraigned earlier on charges of illegal possession of liquor.

A. H. Booker Arnold Lott Redtown Gormley

Mrs Grace Lamborn Mason Dies After Illness

Mrs Grace Lamborn Mason, 26, died early this morning around 3 o'clock from peritonitis after a several day illness. She was married to Robert Mason and formerly Grace Lamborn. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.

Robert Mason Mason Grace Lamborn

Mrs J Baird Undergoes Operation in Columbus Hospital

Mrs J Baird of Jacksonville underwent an operation at a Columbus hospital Monday of last week. She is getting along fine. Mr Baird is staying with her.

Jacksonville Columbus Mr. Baird

Ex-President Wilson Still in Politics Despite Ill Health

Ex-President Woodrow Wilson, though ill, remains active in politics and criticizes Senator James A. Reed of Missouri. Wilson’s St. Louis letter attacks Reed for unreliability and lack of allegiance, signaling continued political influence amid party factionalism and Reed’s high-stakes re-election bid.

Washington International News Service Woodrow Wilson St. Louis James A. Reed Missouri Reeds Wilson

Ohio River Rising Toward Flood Stage Near Evansville

The Ohio river rose two feet today and is expected to reach a flood stage of 35 feet by tomorrow afternoon near Evansville Indiana.

Ohio Evansville Ind International News Service Ohio River

Local Notices and Social News From Athens and Area

Carpenter Howard Stout sold a fine team of horses to Mr Riley of Athens. Mr and Mrs J W Sheppard visited Columbus hospital for Mrs Sheppard's treatment. G Graham and family moved to John Harmon farm. Families of Marion and Webb Chase on sick list. Melia Jeffers of Athens visited her parents W E Jeffers and wife. Mrs Vina Sisson visited her parents Matt McKnight and wife. Section men helped repair flood washed railroad at Palos. Raymond Webb visited Athens. Davis Webb improving from muscular rheumatism. Mrs Winnie Rawlings and Mrs Sarah Swearinger in Athens. J P Goff now ill with heart trouble. Hira McCall family hosted by Jesse McCall. PD M Sisson and wife, Guy and Mrs Sisson celebrated Mary Sisson’s ninth birthday. Cerl Caster and wife hosted. All day Carpenter F B church meeting May 7 with Rev Bowen and Rev Holmes. Mrs W A Jeffers recently mothered a child to Lloyd Woodyard and wife. Charley Stewart family hosted by J W Steward. W Townsend a Pomeroy visitor. Pie supper at Pegtown schoolhouse Friday April 28. Mrs Lila Dudgen guest of A D Morrison and family. George Collins moved to Fisher. Elza McCall hosted by Jesse McCall.

Howard Stout Riley Athens J. W. Sheppard Columbus Sheppard G. Graham C. L. Bobo John Harmon Marion Webb Chase Melia Jeffers W. E. Jeffers Emma Dye Harrisonville J. P. Goff Cerl Caster Wee C. Ll. V. Caster Dyesville Carpenter F. B. Church Bowen Rev. Holmes W. &. Jeffers Lloyd Woodyard Charley Stewart J. W. Steward Cherry Run W. H.fownsend Pomeroy Pegtown School House Lila Dudgen A. D. Morrison George Collins Fisher Elza McCall Jesse McCall

In Memoriam Martha Dresher

Memorial note from Indianapolis honors Martha Dresher who died six years ago leaving daughters Mrs Mardo Kaehn and Jack Dresher as her legacy. The tribute recalls a loving mother in a sacred tribute from April.

Martha Dresher Indianapolis Mardo Kaehn Jack Dresher

Tornado Ravages Three Ohio Counties Overnight

Lima reports Allen Auglaize and Hardin counties hit by a mile wide tornado last night. Damage assessment underway as residents begin cleanup and relief efforts across the affected region.

Lima International News Service Allen County Allen Auglaize Hardin Counties

Toledo Mayoral Labor Wage Cut Sparks City Protest

Toledo reports Mayor Breach ordered city laborers paid 35 to 49 cents per hour, down from prior wages of 50 to 70 cents. The move lowers pay for municipal workers, affecting repairs, sanitation, and public services. The action drew local response and uncertainty about service levels.

Toledo International News Service

Coal talks resume this afternoon in New York

Representatives of the anthracite coal operators and the miners will resume negotiations this afternoon in New York to discuss wage and condition terms amid ongoing industry tensions.

New York International News Service

Harding Plays Golf Despite Drizzle at Chevy Chase

President Harding left the White House for Chevy Chase to spend two hours on the links in light rain before the cabinet meeting.

Washington President Harding White House Chevy Chase

Navy Measure Will Be Pushed In House

Navy leaders in the house plan to move the measure quickly after boosting enlisted personnel from 67 000 to 86 000 and deciding not to add amendments for navy yards or shore stations. They warn that further fund increases could jeopardize the bill.

Navy Washington

Brother of Talat Pasha Assassinated in Berlin

London April 18 reports a brother of Talat Pasha was assassinated in Berlin per an Exchange Telegraph dispatch. The claim cites a political motive tied to the Ottoman leader’s faction amid ongoing tensions in Europe.

London Talat Pasha Berlin

If you want your children at the head of their class

An advertisement urges parents to ensure proper eyeglass fittings for children to support study and classroom performance. It highlights timely eye care and fitting for academic success.

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