Missionary Society Social at Davis Home Hosts 14 Members
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church was entertained Friday afternoon by Mrs. T. J. Davis and Mrs. Chas. Evans at 147 West Washington St. Mrs. Paul Kemper led devotions and Mrs. Chas. Vorhes directed an engaging program followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
T. J. Davis
Chas. Evans
Davis
West Washington St
Paul Kemper
Chas. Vorhes
Local visitors return from Detroit and Lake Side trip
Mr and Mrs R R Stalter and son Bobby and Mr and Mrs Herbert Leyshon and daughter Mary Louise return tonight after ten days in Detroit and Lake Side hosted by Rev and Mrs Howard Musser Miss Lucile Stalter joins them in Columbus after a six weeks western journey to accompany the group home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Stalter
Bobby
Herbert Leyshon
Mary Louise
Detroit
Lake Side
Howard Musser
Lucile Stalter
Columbus
Local residents return from Mt. Clemens outing
Dr and Mrs N Hill and Mr and Mrs Harry Kelly have come back after a two week trip to Mt. Clemens Michigan. Mr and Mrs Chas Kennedy of Adams Street announce the arrival of a little daughter born Thursday August 17 named Mary Josephine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Hill
Harry Kelly
Mt. Clemens
Michigan
Chas. Kennedy
Adams St
Mary Josephine
Mechem family returns from New York business trip
Mr. A. G. Mechem and C. S. Mechem have left New York after a ten day stay to attend to Mechem stores interests. On their way home they paused in Washington, D. C. for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Mechem
C.S. Mechem
New York City
Mechem
Washington, D. C
Dinner honors Pearl Allman’s father on 73rd birthday
Mr and Mrs Pearl Allman hosted a family dinner for Mr Allman’s father who turned 73 last Friday. Attendees included Ed Reynolds and three daughters of the Power Plant, Milfred Russell of Athens, Geo Hanker and family, Addie McCombs, Lilly Byes of Crooksville, Ralph and Francis, Kathern, Mildred and Esther Sherman, and Charley Brooks of East Branch. Mr Connell photographed the gathering and Mr Allman received a new suit of clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Allman
Allman
Ed. Reynolds
Milfred Russell
Athens
Geo. Hanker
Addie McCombs
Lilly Byes
Crooksville
Ralph
Francis
Kathern
Mildred
Esther Sherman
Charley Brooks
East Branch
Connett
Mrs. Allman
Mr. Allman
Longley Family Enjoys Two Weeks Fishing Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Longley and their son John are spending a two week outing on the Muskingum River fishing and relaxing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Longley
John
Muskingum River
Homecoming Sunday at Bible School and Union Sermon
C L Johnson pastor leads Bible school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 Communion service only due to the pastor delivering the sermon at the union service at the First M E church Athens Evening song and evangelistic service at 7 00 p m with the topic Denying that Leads to Denial Christian Endeavor Society meets at 6 00 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Johnson
Bible School
M. E
Athens
Christian Endeavor Society
Kinneys Move to New Rock Island Home
Mr and Mrs Ivan Kinney and their son Billy left this morning to settle in Rock Island Wisconsin bringing family relocation news for the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Kinney
Billy
Rock Island
First M E Church Announces Services and Sermons
Paul F E Kemper, pastor, leads Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 theme Then Cometh Jesus class meeting Epworth League at 6 30 evening worship at 7 30 sermon Never Failing Friend pastor preaches both services prayer meeting Wednesday at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Paul FE. Kemper
Harry Kelly Jr Returns From Columbus Visit
Harry Kelly Jr. has returned after a two week visit in Columbus where he was the guest of his grandmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Kelly, Jr
Columbus
Funeral Tomorrow for Infant Jack Nichol
Funeral services for Jack Nichol the one year old son of Mr and Mrs John Nicholson will be Sunday at 9 a m at the family residence Hawley Run following his death Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Nicholson
John Nicholson
Hawley Run
Assistants Needed at Veteran's Hospital
The United States Civil Service Commission reports urgent openings at veterans' bureau hospitals for reconstruction aides and assistants in occupational therapy and physiotherapy. Applications accepted until further notice. both men and women may apply. No written exam. ratings based on education training experience and physical ability. Obtain salary details and forms from the Commission in Washington DC or local post office exam boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veteran’s Hospital
United States Civil Service Commission
Veterans’ Bureau
Washington, D. C
Board of Civil Service Examiners
Services at Doanville Sunday Evening
Services at Doanville Sunday evening at 7 P M. The subject is Behold Jesus. Rev. Cecil Mender will conduct the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doanville
Jesus
Cecil Mender
Meeting at Circle Hill Camp This Sunday
An all day camp is scheduled at Circle Hill with a meeting held on Sunday, August 20. The event invites community members to participate and share in activities planned for the day.
Eberles Return From Buckeye Lake Outing
Mr and Mrs L J Eberle and their two daughters Ruth and Virginia have returned home after a two week outing at Buckeye Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Eberle
Ruth
Virginia
Buckeye Lake
Beards Back In Style Amid Routine Grooming
A light humorous note suggests beards return to fashion while men admit they shave every other day, keeping grooming steady as trends shift. The piece highlights ongoing routine and public sentiment about facial hair.
Belpre family visitors and Camp Meeting update
Coolville Mrs. J. A. Arnott and three children of Belpre visit the Cowdery home on Rock street. Mrs. Mary Caldwell of Dayton calls on sister-in-law Miss Susan Caldwell. Friends notice Mr. Sam Marquis at Camp Meeting, showing notable improvement in various ways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Arnott
Belpre
Cowdery
Rock Street
Mary Caldwell
Dayton
Susan Caldwell
Mr. Sam
Marquis
Local Businessman Busy and Healthful in Nelsonville Area
Mr. Howard Bingman of near Nelsonville appears hale and active on business. He is described as always full of enterprise and unlikely to quit work despite any misfortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Bingman
Nelsonville
Howard
Local visitors and family travel notes from Athens area
A. C. Davis and grandson Har old McBride visited business in Athens Friday. C. J. Castle and Pearl of Carthage called on Mrs. Martha Stout Friday. Miss Elinor Bailey of Athens stayed with Miss Josephine Moore over the weekend. Mrs. E. S. Harpold and Kathleen drove to Elizabeth, West Virginia, to attend a funeral for Harpold's uncle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Davis
Harold McBride
Athens
C. J. Castle and Son, Pearl
Carthage
Martha Stout
Elinor Bailey
Josephine Moore
Harpold
Kathleen
Elizabeth
W. Va
Pleasant surprise marks Miss Moore's 17th birthday
A group of 22 friends surprised Miss Josephine Moore to celebrate on her 17th birthday with ice cream and cake. Mr and Mrs Elmer Cubbison of Athens visited Mrs Lowman last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Moore
Elmer Cubbison
Athens
Lowman
Matzak Dies After Hospital Admission in Glouster
Glouster Mike Matzak 29 died about 9 am Friday at Athens state hospital after being taken for treatment Monday. He is survived by his widow and two year old son in Columbus. Funeral at Holy Cross church Monday at 9 with Rev Clark. Interment Catholic cemetery. City council addresses sewer repairs and pole advertising ban after routine session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Matzak
Athens State Hospital
Andrew Matzak
Urbancrest
Matzak
Columbus
Holy Cross Church
Pr. Clark
Stotts Visits Charleston Business College Relatives
EF C Stotts of Charleston business college spent a few days this week with relatives in this locality then left Saturday for Caldwell on a short business trip. In a Thursday afternoon horseshoe contest at the country club Trimble defeated Glouster decisively noting Glouster’s absence of several skilled pitchers and promising a stronger showing in the next game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. C. Stotts
Charleston
W. Va
Caldwell
Country Club
Glouster
Brown family ends visit with Landsittel in city
Mr and Mrs Chas Brown and granddaughter Jeanette Kellner returned to their home at Marietta Friday after visiting with Rev and Mrs J L Landsittel in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Brown
Jeanette Kellner
Marietta
J. L. Landsittel
Typographical Tourist W. FE. Bateman Visits Gloucester
W FE Bateman, known as an old time typographical tourist, visited Gloucester on Friday. He previously worked on the Sunday Creek Valley News in 1893 94 when that paper operated in Trimble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. FE. Bateman
Sunday Creek Valley News
Trimble
Operations at Sheltering Arms Hospital Report
Two major operations were completed at Sheltering Arms hospital on Friday with both patients listed as doing well on Saturday morning. Mrs. Fred Lee Tom of 47 Maplewood Drive had a goitre removed by Dr. O B Harris of Columbus and Dr. C F E Howe of Athens. An emergency appendectomy on Miss Grace Starkey of Columbus was performed by Dr. John Sprague after an acute attack. Miss Starkey attends Ohio University summer school and teaches at the Columbus blind school in winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Fred Lee Tom
Maplewood Drive
O. B. Harris
Columbus
C. F E. Howe
Athens
Grace Starkey
John Sprague
Village Promotes Local Poets as Riley Parallels Draw Praise
Readers in the village praise a resident writer for poetry rivaling Riley, highlighting local talent and community admiration. The remark underscores a surge of homegrown literary activity and pride in small-town verse.
Etiquette on Business Letters and Signatures
Guidance on plain paper letterwriting for professionals. Use a simple letterhead with name and address. Address envelopes plainly and sign legibly. Omit Miss or Mrs from signatures.
Autos Collide Near Sugar Creek Bridge in Athens
John McDonald and family were stopped in Athens after their Ford touring car was struck by a machine driven by a man who gave the name Davis and Columbus as his address. The collision occurred on the Athens Chauncey road near Sugar Creek road Friday evening. No injuries were reported though fenders and wheels were damaged. Davis then suffered another apparent accident near Athens Saturday morning with a badly demolished front of his car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald
Athens
Davis
Columbus
Athens-Chauncey Road
Sugar Creek Road
McDonald
Attorney Sues for Fees in Windle Defense Case
John J. Wooley sues Mrs. Hat tie Windle near Deanville in Athens County Common Pleas for 100 dollars with interest from Sept 1 1920. He seeks payment for work care labor diligence counsel and advice in defense of Lewis Windle whose shooting case went to appeals and the supreme court of Ohio. The matter stems from the 1920 21 Hocking County case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Wooley
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Hattie Windle
Deanville
Lewis Windle
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of Ohio
Wooley
Windle
Hocking County Common Pleas Court
Carnival on Local Grounds May Stay in Athens
Sheriff Parker attached the merry go round and four large tents at the Richland avenue grounds after a Beverly Co. suit seeking 528.45 for labor and materials. The Worman Robinson Shows, not incorporated in Ohio, has no local defendant. The carnival will operate as usual tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worman-Robinson
Carnival Company
Richland Avenue
Athens
Sheriff Parker
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Beverly Co., Inc
Louisville
Beverly Company
Carnival
Ohio
Presidents Decide It Very Quietly
Presidents of Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua met in Washington to settle differences arising from revolutionary activities along their borders in quiet talks. The meeting aimed to ease tensions and establish common ground without public controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Honduras
Salvador
Nicaraugua
Cattle Driver Hurt In Net of Farm Run
White led 30 head from Lodi to Guysville when his horse threw William Martin aged 50 of Alexander township. Martin was dragged about 60 yards, consciousness lost, later treated at Sheltering Arms hospital. X ray showed broken left collar bone with other injuries. He was resting easy Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodi
Guysville
William Martin
Alexander Township
Mr. Martin
Harry Buck
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athena
Ife
Parmeter's
Martin
Guynsville
Promoter Cancels Dempsey Drennan Heavyweight Bout
Promoter Floyd Fitzsimmons cancels all arrangements for the Jack Dempsey Bill Drennan heavyweight title fight set for Labor Day in Michigan City Indiana. The planned bout is called off and no date or venue remains announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Ind
Floyd Fitzsimmons
Jack Dempsey
Bill Drennan
Operators Still Standing by Their First Demand
Kanawha County coal operators and union scale committee resumed talks in Charleston at 11 AM with no change in their stand against the check-off and open shop systems. They planned to report to their respective bodies later today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha Coal Operators and Union Mine Workers’ Scale Committee
Present Grasp versus Future Plans Warns of Enjoyment Loss
A reflective reminder argues most people miss present joy by overplanning for pleasures to come. It suggests embracing current moments rather than postponing happiness for an ideal future.
Final Life of Athens Recluse Herbert Byard
The life of Herbert Byard ends as neighbors discover his body Friday evening at his home near Section Four by Luhrig. Coroner Kempton in Athens reports death due to infirmities of old age at age 69, with five Cincinnati nephews and nieces notified. Byard, born January 16 1883 in Aldersley England, never married and lived alone after moving to Athens county thirty years ago. He amassed about 25000 dollars in property and was once robbed on a railroad near Athens and Luhrig. He is survived by relatives in Cincinnati Mansfield England and Belper England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Byard
Athens County
Section Four
Luhrig
Dowler Undertaking
Athens
Kempton
Siward
Walnut Hills
Cincinnati
Byard
John Key
Mansfield
England
Harriet Walker
Belper
Kiwanis Club Prizes For Mill Street Baseball Contests
Kiwanis members donate cash and merchandise totaling over 35 to prize 16 baseball contests on Mill street playground. Donors include R J Studer C L Heaton Dr Haskins Dr Howe Cameron Pingman Twiss Beasley Sprague Lee Phillips Hixson Vic Pierce Sommers Store Neff Statley Bartels and others. Prizes will be displayed in a downtown window before banquet at the club meeting Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanise Club
Mill Street
Elwanians
R. J. Studer
C. L. Heaton
Dr. Haskins
Dr. Howe
Charles Cameron
Oscar Pingman
M. F. Twiss
Carl Beasley
W. T. Sprague
Wm. Lee
H. T. Phillips
Dr. Hixson
Vic Pierce
Sommers Store
Carl Neff
C. F B. Statley
W. B. Bartels
Robert Hess
Charles Millikan
J. J. Schmidt
Lou Roberts
Frank McKay
Charles Walsh
Jerry Sisler
John Overmyer
Will Coe
Merrill Kerr
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A. D. Farrow
Missionary Society
Charles Locke
Lake Hopatcong
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Blanche Mehaffey
Coolville
P. W. Hickman
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