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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1921
Page
3
Mrs. J Warrington of Nelsonville spent the weekend in Newark visiting her daughter Mrs. B Coakley. Episcopal Church teachers and scholars held their annual picnic Thursday at Glen Ebon Grove with well filled baskets and refreshments. They returned by auto.
Mr and Mrs M J Gardner of Chauncey mark their Golden wedding on September 27 in Athens County. They have long lived in the area and many friends are expected to attend the celebration after an enjoyable day for Mr Floyd Six and Meb Dowler at Niagara Falls and Canada. Wayne Warrington and Ralph Johnson visited Newark Sunday. Mrs Martha Robson visits Wellston for a few weeks.
By the Way-Junita and Twyla McLain of Lancaster street entertained on Friday their mother Mrs. B. T. Barbee, of Columbus.
Mr and Mrs Elza Stine of Columbus are on a motor tour stopping in Athens county to visit her uncle Dan Rhagen near Fisher. The trip highlights family connections during the journey.
Mrs. Frank Murphy led a twenty member party from Sunday School to Mrs. L. C. Harper’s country home near Monday for an all day picnic. The group enjoyed a bountiful dinner and supper on the lawn.
Mr. Sam Starkey departed Friday evening for a ten day trip into the eastern mountains.
Miss Bertha Higgin s pupils assisted by Miss Marian Berry violinist from Lancaster presented a large audience recital at the Presbyterian church. The program included Minuet, Paderewski Melody, The Old Refrain, Mountain Echoes, Rondo Alla Turca, Polish Dance, Garland of Roses, Duet Under the Mistletoe, Minuet in G, Hymn to the Eternal, Kol Nidrei, Tarantella Brillante, Hungarian March, Valse in E flat, First Valse, Enchanted Moments, Hungarian Dance No. 6 and more featuring Mary Louise Leyshon, Louise Rice, Thelma Mills, and Mary Wallar among others.
Paul E Kemper leads the First M E Church with Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 Epworth League at 6 15 and class meeting at 6 00 Evening worship at 7 00 with the theme The Reputation of God Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 inviting all to attend all services.
Christian Church announces C L Johnson as pastor with Bible school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 a m and evening service at 7 p m featuring Not Yours But You The C E Society meets at 6 p m with an evangelical emphasis and a focus on song service.
Big camp meeting ends Sunday with all day services. Wednesday night prayer will be held in the church.
Miss Leona Devol entertains her cousins Miss Gladys Hamms and Miss Rose Hendershot of Russellville Ohio. Mrs H E Walters Marie Bean arrives from Albuquerque New Mexico for an extended visit. Mrs Etta Young returns from Columbus after a week away.
Ladies of the Missionary Society hosted a reception for Lena Russell a returned missionary from India in the church social room. Lavender and white decorations matched society colors the event featured a short musical program and a toast followed by questions about India and missionary work.
Masons are called to a special communication of Philadorian Lodge next Monday at 3 30 PM. Master Mason De. will preside and address the gathering.
The message notes a degree ceremony with a lunch at 6:00 after which work will resume. It urges a large attendance and is signed by Harry Hickman, Worshipful Master.
A special meeting of the Standard Bearers will be held Monday at 7 p.m. at Mrs. Elizabeth Stratton's home on East Franklin Street to meet Miss Blanche Wall superintendent of young people's work in the Zanesville district. Members are urged to turn in all mite boxes and attend.
Mrs James McNaman and daughter Anna Marie and sons Billie and Bob of Columbus are guests of Mrs James Neiman and family.
The True Blue class of the M E church at Trimble was entertained Thursday evening at teacher Nellie Barretts home. Games and music filled the evening. Refreshments were served to Mary and Fred Davis Dolores and Theira Compton Erma and Evelyn Zimmer Nina Sprague Ruby and Wendell Berryman and Nellie Barrett.
Mise Connie Jewett of Trimble entertained several young friends Thursday evening. Music and games entertained guests. Candy was served late by Thelma Robinson and Flora Walker. Attendees included Orville Copenhauer Roy Bauer Chas Kittle Clyde Walker John Ganan Wilbur Drake Eldon Skinner Cornelius Gary Damon Davis Eunice Grandy Leola Walker Hannah Hunter Alice Grim Lucy Hahn Evalena Bauer Lucile Orme Thelma Robinson and Mrs John Skinner.
Council ends months of dispute between William James and L R Andrews over buildings on Front Street. Attorney general advises action only if traffic is hindered. else parties to settle. Council to monitor, with James and Andrews to finalize settlement. Also reports street repairs and truck return request from state highway department. Hisylvania mine 22 resumes after Saturday break, workers returning.
Mrs E H Taylor and her daughter Frances plus Miss Bess Harper traveled to Buckeye Lake this morning for a week’s stay. Miss Harper will then proceed to Akron for a week’s visit before returning home.
Mrs C G Faires and her son Wayne departed this morning for a two week visit with relatives in Zanesville and Akron. Mrs D J Thornton and daughter were also mentioned in the departure notes as part of local family travel.
Ter Jeanette visits Akron this morning as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thornton and Mr. and Mrs. Will Thornton.
Joe C. Stewart manager of The Toggery and Miss Ruth Redman of Athens were married in Columbus Tuesday. They returned from a short wedding trip and are receiving congratulations. They will stay temporarily in Athens, planning to move to Glouster when a residence is found so Mr. Stewart can be closer to his business.
A Monday meeting in Columbus will urge Gov. Davis to declare a Nelsonville to New Straitsville route via Murray and Glouster a state road. Miners officials and regional leaders back the plan to create jobs and secure state aid amid a dull coal market. Senator LeFever from this city is expected to join the delegation with county commissioners and the Federated Board of Trade.
On orders from James B. Jones assistant federal prohibition commissioner Brown and three aides were suspended today in Youngstown Ohio. The action follows enforcement activity and reflects ongoing federal oversight of prohibition efforts.
A short promotional note claims dirt never stays on a diamond ring and suggests soaking it in Blue Devil to remove grime. The message is casual and urges readers to try the cleaning method.
A Millfield Ohio reader signs as THE UNDER DOG criticizing company officials for schemes that fooled miners into staying out of mines. The letter accuses "Consistency" of pressuring the public against miners and urges readers not to be misled while praising workers' willingness to endure hard labor.
Roy Clent Ulbrich a 14 year old boy died Friday afternoon when a rock collapsed while he and two companions dug coal along the Creek at the W. W. Allen farm in Alexander. He was found with his body bent and crushed under the rock. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Charles W Ulbrich. Funeral services were set for Sunday at 2 PM at the Presbyterian church Hebbardsville with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Mrs Anna K. Price president of the Presbyterian Ladies class will teach the Martzolff class of the First M E church Sunday. The Ladies class is visiting the Martzolff class this month.
President and Mrs. Harding plus a small group sailed on the Mayflower for a weekend Potomac cruise. They planned no stops and would return to Washington Monday morning.
Lew Fields, famed comedian, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in New York. He listed liabilities of $28 000 and assets of $10 500.
Ohio National Guard Company L of the Fourth Regiment returns to Athens Sunday evening about 8 15 on the regular Hocking Valley train after two weeks duty at Camp Perry Ohio. Ninety two men and officers are in the unit and letters from the men say they have been having a great experience.
After a night storm in Zion the tabernacle was wrecked while the opposing church across the street remained intact. Old Nick himself was reportedly seen at work amid the damage.
A brief 6 15 16 dated note suggests trying Blue Devil as a treatment for wood to resist rye and strong soap effects.
County Surveyor Fred Baker announces the closing of the Millfield Chauncey road with a detour described for southbound and northbound travel. The detour runs through covered bridges, clay and sandy roads, crossing railroad tracks and ends near Athens with an overall length around 47 miles.
Aug 20 in Hone Washington the senate and house conferees approve a substitute to the Stanley home search and gesture amendment to the beer bill. The change drops the word property allowing city enforcement to search bootleggers without warrants. The substitute keeps no home searches without a warrant and penalties for misuse.
The Royal Guards class of the Christian church met at the Marshfield church Friday night August 19 for a routine monthly gathering. A short program preceded a social hour with contests and charades followed by home made ice cream and cake.
The joint army and navy board concluded battleships still command the seas after airship bombing tests off Hampton Roads from June 21 to July 21. The report notes the decisive need for airplanes carriers and more protection facilities for battleships against aerial attack.
In Wyoming Ohio Robert Anderson president of council presides during Mayor Hay’s absence He announces marriages will be performed free during his term to make people happy Forecasters predict showers in the Ohio valley and cooler weather for Sunday
A pocket book containing $1000 was stolen from a coat at the Kirkendall home party in Chesterhill last night. Edmund son bloodhounds were requested but not sent as many people had occupied the room and ground where the theft occurred.
E. Lee Ferguson former Ohio University student and athlete sustained a fractured skull in an early week auto accident in Ashland Kentucky. The Independent reports the incident and confirms Ferguson remains alive.
BE Lee Ferguson 21 of Moro Ark a former Ohio University student and prospective Marshall College 1921 football player lies in a coma after a wreck on Twenty ninth street near Geigers crossing the windshield bolt fractured his skull and left side paralyzed. Francis Hankes 21 son of Rev Wallace Hankes was his companion and Hammonds also aimed for Marshall College. Coach Shelton planned negotiations while Ferguson recently discussed joining the Marshall gridiron team.
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