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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1922

Page

23

Easter Service by St Marys chapter O E S at First Baptist

St Marys O E S held an Easter service Sunday at First Baptist Church with Rev J I Miller from Cambridge delivering an impressive sermon. Afterward the chapter and choir enjoyed a two course luncheon provided by the R A chapter, which also presented a star to the group. The Methodist Sunday school also held an Easter program Sunday evening featuring readings music and the first public appearance of the Sunday school orchestra.

St. Mary's First Baptist Church J. I. Miller Cambridge Nev Miller Nesonville R. A Methodist Sunday School

Harley Davidson Motor Cycles and Sidecars Bargains

Harley Davidson motorcycles and sidecars offered with rebuilt machines and expert repair by factory trained professionals.

Harley-Davidson Motor

All Aboard at Siurats Opera House Delightful Night

Siurats opera house drew patrons for Nelsonville high sacheel presented farcical musical All Aboard in two acts. The cast included Thelma Young Lucile Hartley Ruth Wallace Margaret Emish Ralph Betts Arthur Barstow Frank Tedrow Ralph Weymiller Durward North. Accompanists were Leta Lewis Jefferson Bowers Charles Weltzheimer Chas Beard Ralph White. Costumes by John B. Rogers Producing Company enhanced the show. Matinee drew school children, evening crowds predicted standing room only. Mr and Mrs P W Hickman spent Easter at Culver with son Willis a senior there.

Siurats Opera House All Aboard Nelsonville High Sacheel Thelma Young Lucile Hartley Ruth Wallace Margaret Emish Ralph Betts Arthur Barstow Frank Tedrow Ralph Weymiller Durward North Elizabeth Mechem Chas. Weltzheimer

Wireless telephony talk at chamber meeting and noon closing debated

Glouster R. G. Webber spoke on radio telephony using drawings to explain sound waves and predicted advances in wireless. the Chamber of Commerce backed closing city stores at noon on Thursdays from May to September. They discussed advertising on the ball fence to fund visiting teams but rejected it. The meeting highlighted a new fathers and sons club and a reading basketball room for boys. Attendees included several local residents and funeral notices were offered for Mrs. David Landis of Columbus. Trials of A H Booker and Arnold Lott were postponed at defense counsel’s request. Mrs Robert Mason died of peritonitis. funeral arrangements pending.

R. G. Webber Chamber of Commerce Fathers’ and Sons George W. Rose

Paris Coat of Painted Kid Fashion Hits Races

The piece introduces a white kid coat adorned with red roses and green foliage in wallpaper design. Its wide cuffs and straight lines mark a modern wrap style seen at the recent events, reflecting the season's bold millinery.

Sweeney and Relatives Visit Akron Ahead of Time

Mrs C B E Sweeney and daughter Virginia of Akron were guests last week of Mrs Sweeney's parents Mr and Mrs L D McAfooes. Mrs T R Williams and son Elton of Canton are guests of the same relatives. Also noted is the sale or rent listing for the David Walburn property at North and Spring. G H Harper of Gloucester and Mrs J L Baird of Jacksonville had surgery in a Columbus hospital Monday last week. she is recovering and Mr Baird stays with her.

C. BE. Sweeney Virginia Akron T. R. Williams Elton Canton Sweeney Henry Deffinbaugh David Walburn North and Spring Streets G. H. Harper Glouster J. L. Baird Jacksonville Columbus Hospital Mr. Baird

Wilson attacks Reed in letter outlines political feud

Washington notes Woodrow Wilson, frail but vocal, denounces Senator James A Reed of Missouri in a St. Louis paper, declaring he cannot be trusted. Reed plans a sharp reply after receiving Wilson's charges regarding allegiance and the League of Nations.

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

Ohio River Rises Two Feet Near Flood Stage Expected

Evansville Indiana reports the Ohio River rose two feet today and is projected to reach flood stage at 35 feet by tomorrow after the full moon. The International News Service notes rising waters threaten downstream communities.

Evansville Ind International News Service Ohio

Local notices from Athens and nearby farms update

Community notes report horse sale to Mr Riley of Athens. Mrs J W Sheppard at Columbus hospital for treatment. G Graham and family relocate to John Harmon farm. many families, sick lists, visits, and guests across Marion Webb Chase Melia Jeffers Emma Dye Vina Sisson. Road repairs after flood. M C C Hi supervisor J P Goff ill with heart trouble. Mary Sisson birthday celebration. church and school events coming May 7 and April 28 pie supper.

Howard Stout Dale John Dye Vina Sisson Mart McKnight Palos Raymond Webb Athens Davis Webb Winnie Rawlings Sarah Swearinger

In Memoriam Martha Dresher Remembered across counties

Memorial in April marks six years since Martha Dresher passed away. Dignitaries describe her as a devoted mother to Moe Mardo Kadina and Jack Dresher. News notes a wildfire sweeping a mile wide through Alien Augtalee and Wardia counties.

Martha Dresher Tadianapotle Taehters Moe Mardo Kadina Jack Dresher Lama T&entry International News Service Aten County Nist Alien Augtalee Wardia

President Hanting Plays Golf in Drizzly Washington

President Hanting braved light rain as he left the White House to play golf at Chevy Chase before a cabinet meeting. He aimed to squeeze in a round despite the drizzle.

Washington President Hanting White House Chevy Chase

Navy measure pushed to boost enlisted personnel and funding

Washington April 18. The house leadership plans quick passage of a navy bill raising enlisted personnel from 67 900 to 6 00 and proposing new amendments for navy yards and shores. Additional funding is included to strengthen coastal defenses and shipyards.

Washington

Toledo Mayor Cuts Worker Wages to 30 to 49 Cents Hour

The Toledo mayor ordered a wage reduction for city laborers from 30 to 70 cents per hour to 30 to 49 cents per hour. The action reduces pay across municipal jobs, affecting numerous workers and contracts.

Toledo Fares Nations! News Service

Coal talks resume between operators and miners

Representatives of the anthracite coal operators and the miners will resume negotiations this afternoon in New York. The session aims to avert a possible strike and settle wage and contract issues.

New York Interational News Service

Brother of Talat Pasha Assassinated in Berlin

An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Berlin reports the assassination of Talat Pasha's brother in London on April 18. The report notes the event as a political killing connected to wartime tensions.

London Talat Pasha Berlin

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Nelsonville News Knights OF Pythias Weenroilly Pisti Ve Althoizht Saouid Guy Huffman GC. Co Chamser OF Commerce Litendance Committee Ohio Inepeston Bureau Deail ElRarnak Grotto Nelsonville Logan Zanesville Monarch Welch Opera House Central West End Mills C. G. Sheppard Matilda Ailes Columbus Orne Mason City Hill Corwin Levi Pickering Luanna Spiller Pickering St. Clairsville Belmont County Lizabeth Eben Pickering Jane State Hospital Cyrus Richmond Bertha A. N. Barker Fort Erie Richmond Methodist Church Factory Meeting House First Methodist Church Eiven Eiter-Aien Spre Bal Tiser Siger Virose Elda Crease Lee Pentry Lala Rorse Columbus Street A. D. Farrow Nelsonville, Ohio P. W. Hickman Culver Willis Porter Dugan Ira Andrews Frank Butts W. P. Tducan David Landis Landis W. P. Dugan A. H. Booker Arnold Lott Redtown Gormley Robert Mason Paris McKee Drug Co Pr. Orth Wiloon Lower Eira McCall Seige Carl Castes Lersters C. J. V. Caster Carpenter F. Ro Bowen Holmes Mra. W. ©. Jeffers McEnitg Lieye Woodward Charley Stewart J. W. Steward Cherry Run W. HH. Townsend Pomeroy Pegtown Lila Dudgen A. D. Morricon George Collins Fisher Elza McCail Jesse Metall Memoriam Navy Moses Aaron John McCormick Kaelin’s Jewelry Store Carpenter Hardware Company Kolde Zee Puddin Cole Strainer Ettle Nalk Ao Eid Pel Bey Aio PSO
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