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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1921

Page

3

Sunday School Class Party at Mrs Hochs Home

A Faithful Workers class party at Mrs Hochs Chestnut street home featured a short business session scheduling a bake sale for May 7 at 10 o clock with place to be announced. The evening included socializing, music, and a three course luncheon for members and a visiting guest Mrs Orlie Hoch.

Hoch Chestnut Street M. BE Thomas Spencer Laura Gandee Jessie Bryan Willard Bartoe Elizabeth Green Cora Collins Nettie Stewart Creed Duncan Charles Smith Pierce Spencer Sam Robertson Josephine Murphy Lucretia Creen Eulalia Hoch Margaret Jones Mary Hutchins Alice Drescher Stella Betts Jennie Edgell Mrs Orlie Hoch

Sermons and Sunday School Topics at Presbyterian Church

The pastor will preach morning and evening. Sermons titled The Martyrdom of Stephen and The Rich Man and Lazarus. Sunday school lesson on Bible teachings about education. Christian Endeavor topic The Kingdom and the Country. Mrs Ben Stanley, son Berne, and Mrs J D Ledlie visited New Straitsville on Friday.

Presbyterian Church Stephen Lazarus Ben Stanley Berne J. D. Ledlie New Straitaville

Meeting Night Change for Rebekahs in Town

The local Rebekahs group has moved meetings to the first and third Mondays at the Junior Order hall.

Rebekahs

Christian Church Schedule Highlights Local Services

Bible school at 9 30 a m Morning worship 10 30 a m Evening worship 7 00 p m Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor 6 p m Kings Men service in Carbon Hill in afternoon Geographically shows Carbon Hill event today with multiple service times and student groups active.

Christian Church Bible School Christian Endeavor Kings Men Carbon Hill

Community Church Schedule and Welcome

Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. Morning worship 10:30 a.m. League at 6:60 p.m. Class meeting 6:00 p.m. Evening worship time unknown. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Monday and Sunday school board meeting 7:00 p.m. We invite you to worship with us and extend a cordial welcome.

Revival Meeting Attracts Crowds With Evangelist Team

Revival services continue with strong interest as forceful lady evangelists lead sessions. Sunday program includes 9:30 a m Sunday school, 10:30 a m sermon, 2:30 p m class meeting, and 7:00 p m evening worship with invites to bring friends and expect a warm welcome.

Doan to Address Esther Class Meeting

The Esther class of the Christian Sunday school looks forward to a morning gathering when Mr. R. A. Doan will address them. Every member is urged to attend and enjoy his fine talk.

R. A. Doan Esther The Christian Sunday School

Penny social raises funds for Loyal Women church group

The Loyal Women of the Christian church held a Thursday penny social that realized over 70 dollars. A separate item notes Floyd Barlow of Kimberly was fined 100 dollars and costs for making corn whiskey by Mayor McCune. The Needle Club ladies were hosted Friday by Mrs Ed C Cooley at 28 E Washington St with snow balls and lilies of the valley and a two course luncheon after sewing.

the Christian Church Floyd Barlow Kimberly McCune

Woman Edits Book On City Welfare

Miss Mildred Chadsey edits The Cleveland Year Book a concise survey of Cleveland social issues and civic work. The volume describes city decencies and community efforts, presenting a federation charity concept for public welfare.

Cleveland First City Mildred Chadsey

West End Parent Teacher Association Meeting Recap

A large turnout at the West End building for the Parent Teacher Association meeting showcased spring decorations and improved lighting. Teachers organized a strong program with talks by Mrs. Henry Lancaster W L Hudson and Prof Ferree. Officers elected for the year include President Mrs Will Fleck and Vice Presidents Miss Bessie Deer and Mrs W L Hudson. A county fair planned for September was announced and a lunch followed the meeting.

Parent-Eeacher Association Henry Lancaster W. L .Hudson Ferree W.L. Hudson Will Fleck Bessie Deer W. L. Hudson C. H. Bartlett Alva Johnson

Death of Chas Hoisington 44 in The Plains Ohio

Chas Hoisington aged 44 died at home in The Plains Ohio Friday after a several years illness with paralysis. Funeral services are set for Sunday at two at the M E church with burial in Greenlawn cemetery. Surviving are his widow, his parents Mr and Mrs F Hoisington of Fisher, and siblings including Dewey Hoisington a World War veteran who died overseas, and several brothers and sisters in Athens Fisher Guysville Lakeview Cleveland Nelsonville Albany and others.

the Plains Chas. Hoisington M. E Greenlawn Dewey Hoisington F. Hoisington Fisher Geo. Hoisington Athens William Guysville Silas Harry John Albany Fred Athens State Hospital Thomas Wale Lakeview Lydia Wires Cleveland Jennie Robinson Nelsonville

Ford Coupé Abandoned and Returned to Owner

A Ford coupe stolen near Nelsonville was found abandoned on Central Avenue near Stedman’s wholesale house. Sheriff Herb Parker recovered the car Friday morning and returned it to Dr. J. M. Hyde unharmed. Police believe it was taken by youths for a ride, not theft.

Nelsonville Dr. J. M. Hyde Central Avenue Stedman Herb Parker Dr. Hyde

Stolen Car Returned Without Tires

A 490 Chevrolet touring car belonging to Floyd Starkey of Millfield was recovered at the Poston Coal mine near Chauncey Saturday morning after being stolen from the same garage Thursday night. The vehicle was found missing four tires a rim and tools. Investigators will pursue the thief across the county until capture.

Floyd Starkey Millfield Poston Chauncey Starkey

Route for barge canal to be sent to Washington

Cincinnati April 30 Recommendation of a route for a proposed barge canal linking the Ohio River and the Great Lakes will be forwarded to Washington shortly. United States engineers completed the selection at a final meeting with Col. W. W. Harts noting the board will announce the route in Washington. Possible routes included Cincinnati to Toledo Portsmouth to Sandusky Marietta to Cleveland and Pittsburg to Ashtabula.

Cincinnati Ohio River Great Lakes Washington United States Engineers W. W. Harts Cho Washin Toledo Portsmouth Sandusky Marietta Cleveland Pittsburg Ashtabula

Ohio University Student Goes Home After Father's Death

Mr. EF H Eves, an Ohio University student, left for Ashland Kentucky after being called home by the death of his father.

EF. H. Eves Ohio University Ashland

Tire price cuts announced by major tire makers

On April 30 in Akron Ohio, B F Goodrich General Tire and Mason Tire publish a 20 percent cut on all tire and tube lines. Goodyear Firestone expected to announce further reductions next week to aid auto owners replacing worn tires.

Akron. C B. F. Goodrich Company General Tire and Rubber Company Mason Tire and Rubber Company Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Firestone Tire and Rubber Company General Mason Goodyear Company

Capital will not give help to the radical

A Republican Publicity Association critique labels remarks by W Jett Lauck as misrepresenting deflation and rail labor politics. It argues deflation arose under the current administration and Federal Reserve, deflating farmers and capital alike, while criticizing radical labor leaders and calling for renewed investment in housing, roads, and industry.

Washington W. Jett Lauck Republican Publicity Association Jonathan Bourne, Jr Federal Reserve Board Lauck Capital Group America Friends of Labor Plumb

Armenians Aid Sparks Global Donations From Converts

Apr 30 Cleveland reports Near East Relief receiving funds from converted Kaffirs in South Africa. Converts formerly heathen collected money to aid destitute Armenians, enabling purchase of food and clothing for the starving in the Near East.

Cleveland Armenia South Africa Near East

Ten Reds Arrested in Kansas City Raid on IWW HQ

In Kansas City Missouri on April 30 ten alleged I W W members were arrested during a police raid on IWW headquarters, part of a drive to thwart plans for a red May Day.

Kansas City

Alaskan Naval Base Urged To Protect Pacific Waters

Advocates argue for a Dutch Harbor Alaska naval base to dominate the northern Pacific. They say its location nearly mirrors distances to major ports and would allow rapid reach to Japan, Philippines, and Guam. The harbor sits near the Japan current with a mild climate despite its Arctic-adjacent position.

Alaskan Naval Base U. S Pacific Dutch Harbor Alaska America Pacific Ocean San Francisco Hawa‘i Japan Philippines Guam Asia Arctic Circle

Cleveland building tie up threatens city construction

April 30 report notes a wage dispute between contractors and building trades crafts that could halt $25,000,000 of Cleveland projects and affect 50,000 workers. The Building Trades Employers seek wage cuts from $1.25 to $1.00 for many trades, while unions argue costs have not fallen enough to justify reductions.

Cleveland Georges. Summerell Building Trades Employers Association An Association of Contractors Contractors’ Association Unig

Amherst Fuel Sues Ford for 650000 Over Coal Contract

Amherst Fuel Company of Loudenville, West Virginia, sues Ford Motor Company for 650000 alleging breach of contract to deliver 750000 tons of coal from April 1 1920 to April 1 1921 at five dollars per ton. Ford allegedly accepted 1920 shipments during shortages and unpaid indebtness stands at 58000. Coal shipments to Ford are attached under Fayette circuit court orders pending settlement.

Fayetteville W. Va Amherst Fuel Company Loudenville Ford Motor Company George M. Jones Nuttallburg Fuel Company B. F. Craig Ford Company Chesapeake & Ohio West Virginia Ford Company J Fayette

United States Steel hit by FTC anti trust action

The Federal Trade Commission filed an anti trust complaint against United States Steel Corporation on April 30. The case challenges the Pittsburg price basing point system used to set steel prices for western buyers and alleges the company dominates prices at its subsidiaries and competitors, plus control of ore mines and transport lines.

Washington United States Steel Corporation Federal Trade Commission Commission Pittsburg Pittsburgh Chicago The Steel Corporation

Wedded Here Today In Glouster Nuptials

Mr. Miles Easler and Miss Edna Phillips of Glouster were united in marriage at 12:30 PM today by Rev. C L Strecker at his North College street home. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Arley Phillips. groom son of Mr and Mrs Ira Kasler. The couple will reside near Glouster where Kasler is a farmer.

Miles Easler Edna Phillips Glouster C. L. Strecker North College Street Arley Phillips Ira Kasler Kasler

Ohio University Inaugurates Student Employment Bureau

Prof. Frederick M. Peckham of the commerce department announces an employment bureau at Ohio University to place students in summer jobs aligned with their studies. Thirty letters were sent to firms in Pittsburg Columbus Cincinnati and Akron seeking summer positions for trained students. The initiative aims to connect classroom work with practical labor strengthen ties with employers and encourage more serious student effort.

Frederick M. Peckham Commerce Department Ohio University Ohio Pittsburg Columbus Cincinnati Akron Peckham

Lynch Victim Roy Hammond Seized by Mob in Kentucky

In Bowling Green Kentucky 300 men and boys kidnapped Roy Hammond a 19 year old Black man from custody before a train to the penitentiary. Attorney General Barrett planned to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate the lynching. Hammond was accused of an alleged attack on a young white girl.

Bowling Green Barrett Roy Hammond Hammond Charles P. Moore

German cabinet weighs plan to steer prep efforts into economy

Berlin, Apr. 30. The German cabinet held a special session to consider shifting the preparations question from political channels into economic ones.

Berlin

Backus and Erb Wed in First M E Church

Eugene Backus of Nelsonville and Opal Erb of The Plains wed at 10 30 this morning in the First M E Church Rev C L Strecker officiated. Backus a carpenter plans to live in Nelsonville. Erb formerly employed with the J H Grayson Co.

Eugene Backus Nelsonville Opal Erb Plains Marri C. L. Strecker M. E Backus J. H. Grayson Co

Athens Receives First Class Post Office Rating

Postmaster E R Lash announced Athens local post office has been upgraded from second to first class. Stamp sales rose from about $24 000 in 1913 to over $47 000 last year, exceeding the $30 000 threshold that triggers first class status.

Athens E. R. Lash Lash Lo Mail Department

May Deport Ohio Alien Convicts

Deportation proceedings may be started against 1000 or more foreign convicts in Ohio prisons. A survey by J A Flackey and aides for the U S Immigration Service identifies about 400 foreign inmates, with roughly 100 deemed liable for deportation reporting.

Ohio Columbus J. A. Flackey United States Immigration Service

Marriage Licenses Granted in Nelsonville and Athens Areas

Two pairs of marriage licenses issued. Leslie Barger, a baker of Nelsonville, weds Inez Evans of Nelsonville. Arthur Glen McVay, Athens Rural Route 2, a farmer, pairs with Norma Dale Connor of Athens Rural Route 2, a teacher. Charles Carman of Athens, a structural iron worker, weds Otie Evans of New Marshfield. Eugene Bachus of Nelsonville, a carpenter, weds Opal Erb of The Plains.

Leslie Barger Nelsonville Baker Inez Evans Arthur Glen McVay Athens RD Farmer Norma Dale Connor Athens R. D Charles Carman Athens Structural Iron Worker Otie Evans New Marshfield Eugene Bachus Carpenter Opal Erb the Plains

Student Deluge to Come Monday at Ohio University

At noon Saturday only 80 spring term students had registered at Ohio University. It was expected that another 100 would sign their schedules Saturday afternoon. Registration will continue Monday when a deluge is expected. Dean Irma Voigt seeks rooms for students and Athens housewives with rooms to rent are asked to call her to list accommodations.

Ohio University Irma Voigt Athens

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Pearl Davis Freda Mounts New Straitsville International Holiness Church Needle Club Chestnut St Sheppard Street High Street Myers Street West End Fayette Street Myers and Hocking St George Freer Harper Hollow S. J. Howe J. E. Zeller Hyde Bell 282 Citz Parent Teacher Association Charles Hoisington Kentucky Goodrich Australia Iradie Jawal Hawaiian Islands San Ford Commerce Dept POSSE A. L. Adams Logan Fort Street Wm.mills Citizens Central Bank Bldg Nelsonville, Ohio Gem Pharmacy Pythian Harley Davidson Ourac Bennet
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