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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1921
Page
2
The Pythian Sisters hosted a farewell for Mrs. Earl Marquis who departs September 5 with her family for Logan. The event honored her years as an officer. a vase gift expressed high esteem from members.
Mrs. F. C. Betts and her daughter Erma have returned home after a two week visit in Columbus, while Alice remains for a longer visit.
Mrs. Jessie W Shaffer and her son Woodrow of Cincinnati are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs G F Williams at their country home near Athens.
Miss Edna Rodehaver, teacher in the Guysville schools, spent Institute Week with Mr and Mrs Homer Rodehaver on South Court Street and returned home today. Mr and Mrs 8 M Haffey are in the vicinity.
Mr and Mrs Charles A Cornwell and daughter Maurine plan a two week motoring trip starting Sunday to Winnipeg Lake Michigan for fishing swimming and resort activities They will visit Canada Niagara Falls and other spots Dr and Mrs W P Wilkin and daughter Marian of New York City stay with Dr Wilkins cousin Mrs C D Gist and family and will visit relatives in Athens Sunday 35 relatives gather at the Gist home for a picnic Dr Wilkin and family return from a six month stay in California Mr Geo P Hahn of Zanesville hosts weekend with Mr and Mrs F W Bush to meet the widow of Louis Myrick of De Roque Colorado Mrs Myrick will return to DeBeque to teach next year
On August 19 1921 at the Lawson country home the twin brides Mary and Frances Lawson wed Dwight B S Stout and Wedell G Miller in a double ring ceremony. Rev W F Parmelee presided with 100 guests on the lawn as Eleanor Hepler sang. Honeymoons planned to the Great Lakes then New York and Washington.
An Athens citizen praised the fair grounds for clean up and repairs at the Athens County Fair. The weels fences buildings and trees have been refreshed and the track prepared for extraordinary races. A new hog barn nears completion and will add value to the plant. The 1921 fair runs four days starting Tuesday with four sights.
Ray Chapman was buried in Cleveland with impressive ceremonies. Cincinnati swamped Brooklyn with 19 safeties in a 19 run outburst. A White Sox Athletics game was halted by a field crowd. Powell homered to lift the Braves 3 to 2 over the Cubs. The White Sox crushed the Yanks 12 to 9 to shove New York from first. Browns fell to Senators 6 to 2 due to seventh inning errors. Ed Pfeiffer helped the Cards beat the Reds 9 to 4. Tigers split a pair with Boston 12-8 and 10-0. Giants toppled Rixey and beat the Reds 6 to 3.
Doanville Ohio invites fast teams to arrange ball games by calling the Lyons pool room after 5 PM. Games desired after August 28. Doanville recently defeated Jobs Cubs Murray City and Millfield F O E teams.
Ed ward Hardwick returns to Bluffton Ohio after a year in Borneo oil camps in the Far East. He lived with a crew of 15 natives along a jungle river where food came by river boats and trading posts. Chinese traders dominated business as he describes a harsh life amid violent tribal customs and tropical heat.
Mr and Mrs Emmett Kirkendall of Toledo have spent two weeks visiting relatives in Athens and Meigs counties. They depart Sunday by motor for home with Mr and Mrs S C Staneart also traveling. The group will stop over in Columbus enroute.
Dayton officials report the Dayton Taxpayers Protective League filed a mandamus action in the circuit court of appeals to force the city commission to convene a special session. The aim is to vote on ousting the commission manager form and reverting to the old federal plan.
Chicago August 20 Farmers urged to keep cattle off market as glut hits packing centers. Raisers dealers and shippers asked to curb shipments to curb price demoralization. Beef demand idle while packers cite overstock and nationwide beef dye slump amid high prices and unemployment. Corn 51 cents oats 32 in Chicago. Western oats 18 19 cents. Cold storage worldwide jammed.
The Savings Bank Division of the American Bankers Association reports higher school savings in 1920 21. Enrollment reached 1 479 567 with gross collections of 3 475 867 96. Cities reporting total 236 with 2 630 school buildings. Total participants 666 478 and average saving per pupil 5 22. Net deposits per pupil after withdrawals 3 13.
C. C. Davis, holder of the world horseshoe pitching title, says barnyard golf is expanding nationwide and could rival baseball and boxing within two years. He notes larger crowds at shoe pitching events than baseball games and cites growing courts as proof of the sport’s growing popularity.
Iva Lantz files another divorce action against James Lantz alleging cruelty intoxication adultery and humiliating treatment. They married November 12 1917 and have a 3 year old daughter Treva. She seeks temporary alimony to pursue the case and permanent alimony custody of Treva and divorce at final hearing. She claims the defendant owns valuable property and threatened to sell it and keep the proceeds.
Scientists report a South Africa fruit contains an acid milky juice that interacts with meat to make it tender when in contact. The finding notes the juice’s unique effect on tough cuts and suggests potential culinary use pending further study.
The battleship Dreadnaught, built for about 1.5 million pounds, sold for 44,000 pounds to be broken up. The battleship Hin dustan sold for 6,000 pounds for the same purpose.
A court fined Mrs John McCain ten dollars after she testified that she believed all men are boobs and superiors, remarking on her own marriage while in the company of other men.
In Winnipeg on August 19, prices for raw furs dropped sharply since the Montreal auction. Silver fox pelts sold as high as 250 dollars and as low as 90, beaver hides fell from 30 to 18, while martens and otters held around 20 dollars.
Daily tally of American Association and National League games includes St. Paul over Columbus 17 to 4 and Louisville over Milwaukee 6 to 3. Phillies beat Pirates 14 to 3 while New York topped Cincinnati 8 to 3. Boston edged Chicago 3 to 2 and Chicago beat New York 13 to 9. Detroit swept Boston 12 to 8. Dave Robertson was noted as yesterday's hero for Pittsburgh with two home runs.
Residents of Sand Rock and nearby towns share visits and social gatherings. Olive Morrison of New England spent time with her grandmother Mrs. Sarah Copeland. Faye Bennett and baby Ralph of Amesville visited Don Marquis and family. John Reed's sale drew Glen Robinson and Sam Shannon to Jerseyville. Will iam Wade and Charles Wade's mother Mrs. George Ogg hosted the family. Jess King and children visited Glenn Robinson. Evangelistic services were held in Broadwell. Charles Brawley and family hosted guests including Gail and Catherine. Edna Herron of Columbus spent several days with the Wells Van Dyke household.
Carbon Hill and Athens residents visit friends over the weekend as births, moves, and illnesses appear. A baby boy named Billy Alexander is born to Mr. and Mrs. William Lehman August 15. Joe Blosser moves into Bob Coffey’s former home. Various visits include Miss Cleo Wilkinson’s Akron return and relatives from Logan, Columbus, Cleveland, and New Straitsville. Grandma Lowes is reported very ill. Fred Horn buys a sun farm near Luhrig for his family relocation.
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