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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1921
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Frank Canter entertained fourteen boys and girls at their Mill Street home in honor of their daughter Delores seventh birthday. Children enjoyed games and refreshments, and Delores received numerous useful gifts.
In Covington Anthony Downey of Columbus rebounded after a clean first round knockdown to out box Detroit’s Harry Raskin over 12 rounds last night. Downey earned a unanimous decision across newspapers.
Ray Schmandt had a triple with two on as Brooklyn fell to Chicago 2 to 2. St Louis beat Boston 4 to 2 with seven hits all for extra bases. Marquard halted Phils 3 to 1 as Cincinnati lost. Ed Toney drove in three with a Giants homer in a 6 to A win over Pirates. White Sox bats crushed Athletics 13 to 6. Red Sox beat Browns 7 to 2. Yankees slumped after a 16 to 1 loss to Cleveland. Mogridge pitched Detroit to a 9 to 1 win.
This time last year Ruth hit his forty fourth homer off Dick Kerr at the Polo Grounds. Hall of St Paul pitched a no hit no run game against Columbus. American League players on several clubs reported to have started a boycott against Carl Mays over the Chapman accident. Powell homered for the only run as the Braves lost to Pittsburg.
In the American Association Minneapolis defeated Indianapolis 6 to 0 with no other games scheduled. In the National League Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 8 to 1 New York triumphed over Pittsburg 5 to 2 St Louis won 4 to 2 against Boston and Brooklyn routed Chicago 38 to 2.
Cleveland sixteens New York one Washington nine Detroit one Chicago thirteen Philadelphia six St Louis seven Boston two.
Rev. William C. Campbell, pastor of the U B church, will preach his last sermon of the year at Zion Sunday morning at 10 o clock Colgate at 2 o clock and Monday at 7 o clock in the evening. Preaching has been held at Zion each night this week ahead of the conference starting Tuesday evening August.
Preparations for the third annual Ohio American Legion convention in Toledo on September 26 and 27 are under way, per state adjutant Hugh K. Martin. The event will bring together members from the Ohio department to discuss plans, activities, and organizational matters.
A timepiece cataloged in London is advertised as the largest watch in the world with a height of 17 inches and a circumference of 53 inches, drawing attention to its oversized frame and novelty appeal.
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Courtney hosted a Monday evening dinner at their High street home in Chauncey. Attendees included Miss Dorothy Minister Miss Lascille Bradfield Miss Ruth Labugh Paul Bradfield and the hosts.
Those from Chauncey who attended the all day gathering at Green's Run Christian Church last Sunday include Mr and Mrs Floyd Nye Mrs Lloyd Pender Grasa Rev and Mrs G A Long Guy Osborne Charles Bradfield Harvey Nye Miss Lucy Law and Miss Hazel Lahugh.
Mr and Mrs W D Hines of Chauncey attended the annual Hines family reunion in Burr Oak last Sunday reporting a large turnout and a very enjoyable day.
The Needle Craft Club held its regular meeting with Mrs Myrtle Hines Tuesday evening. The ladies worked on their usual projects and refreshments were served to a large number of attendees.
Word from Lindley V. Sprague says Chauncey Sprague, visiting Long Beach, reports a wonderful time. He plans to return to his parents in Detroit and resume medical college studies at the start of September.
Mr and Mrs Dan Johnson Jr announce the arrival of an eight pound daughter at their home near Chauncey on Wednesday evening. The Johnsons also have another daughter named Alice.
Miss Edytha Trickett and Miss Frances Howard entertained the Esther class of the Methodist Church Sunday school at Miss Howard's home with good attendance and a fine refreshment course. Pastor Rev. F. N. Dabritz and Miss Leach were guests.
Mr and Mrs D W Law will host Miss Irene Rowe of Beanos Aryes Argentine South America as their guest. Miss Rowe was an intimate friend of the late Mrs Christine Nye wife of Dr Carlos Nye of South America and daughter of Mr and Mrs Law.
The Loyal Girls class of the First Christian Sunday school enjoyed a moonlight picnic Tuesday at Miss Mildred Sands’s country home. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Pendergrass acted as chaperones with Mrs Pendergrass as teacher.
Mr and Mrs Preston Thompson of Columbus are visiting in this city to see the latter s parents Mr and Mrs M B Tucker.
Large delegations from Chauncey attended the county fair each day, showing strong local interest in the event and its exhibits. The repeated turnout signaled prominent community involvement across multiple days.
Mrs Tim Figgins and her children from Nelsonville were guests this week of Mr and Mrs Roy Pender in Chauncey for a social visit.
The article notes a successful ice cream social on the Presbyterian church lawn Saturday evening. It mentions visits and social calls among locals including Freida Potter, Clatis Mulligan, Helen McKinley, Mildred and Zelma Copeland, Olive Cunningham, Harvey and Mrs Cunningham, Harold Henry, Gladys Hunter, Stella Poston, J H McKinley, and James McKinley. Byron Doane moves his family from Utley and plans to return to work at the Canaanville mine, which has reopened.
London report states Commander H T Dyer has been appointed the American representative on the court of inquiry into the ZR-2 disaster. Dyer observed the airship's construction and will participate in investigations into the catastrophe.
W H Langdon explains how the 1921 revenue act changes taxes for individuals and corporations. Traveling expenses, meals, and lodging are deductible. donations to incorporated institutions and doubtful debts are deductible. exemptions raise for married individuals and children.
Hens pause egg production during molt. A smut spore in untreated wheat seed outperforms a rug bug. A Roman farmer needs four and a half days for a bushel of wheat while an American farmer does it in nine minutes.
Farmers receive payment for watering dairy cows prior to milking. Cows are allowed to drink as much water as they want, influencing milk yield and consistency.
A brief note in a school column mocks the stiff upper lip in a college culture. The line Playful slang suggests a mock yell and formal discipline in campus life.
In Berlin, women wearing skirts judged too short face fines under local dress code enforcement. Officials cite modesty standards while critics call the rule vague and punitive.
In New England Ohio on August 26 the Guysville circuit M B E churchs Sunday schools started a membership campaign. A 4 school pennant race with monthly awards and a final yearly pennant was organized by a committee of two reps from each school. The group will begin September 1 with members from Canaonville Guysville Stewart and New England.
The first day drew hundreds as saddle animals paraded in the center ring. Prizes totaled 35 20 and 10 for ten events including roadsters saddle ponies five gaited horses and jumping. Dayton's Mead Tejan led in roadsters with first and third places while Joe Davis of Nelsonville claimed second.
In Bellefonte Pennsylvania Philip Straw and his nine children claim the state heavy weight family championship. The ten members total 2218 pounds with the largest member at 290 pounds and the smallest at 190 pounds.
F A Reed of Columbus vice president of Ohio Bell will head the newly organized company that will take over the properties of the Ohio State and Bell lines.
A reader letter from Chauncey, Ohio, dated Aug 25 1921, discusses umpiring by Peck Beverage for New Lexington games and critiques from Athens and Corning fans. It references Simpson’s kicking and calls for adherence to official rules. The notice ends with an unrelated dairy feed advertisement from International Special Dairy Molasses Feed and local distributors in Athens Coolville and Pomeroy.
The Plains The N. 10 Hill defeated the Lower Plains boys 12 to 10 on Wednesday. Miss Dessie Anderson returned home from Columbus to attend the fair and visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ed Anderson. Other local visits include Mrs. Fanny Ball and children visiting Mr. Mannering at Shawnee who is ill.
New England Sunday school at 9 and church at 10 15. Evangelist Hakim opens meetings on September 4. Carthage and Hebbardsville hold Sunday schools in the morning with services in the afternoon. Homecoming Sunday September 11 includes meetings and picnic dinners. Albany reports no meetings.
Chronology traces tariffs from McKinley through War and Underwood to dates in 1917 1918 and 1919. Fordney bill reported to the House June 29 1921 passed July 21 1921 and moved to the Senate Finance Committee July 23.
Henry L. Farrell reports Lipton may not get another shot at the America's Cup soon. NYYC members doubt a 1922 challenge is feasible, citing cost and postwar recovery. Lipton's Shamrock yachts sit idle at Jacob's Shipyard as talks of a new Shamrock surface for a future race.
Chicago dispatch notes wholesale meat prices at five year lows while family meat bills stay high. Farmers flood markets with stock, warehoused beef piles up as retailers resist cutting retail prices, linking high costs to consumer buying patterns and limited demand. Authorities urge price cuts at retail level to relieve the market.
A lighthearted note from August 22, 1946 hints at a playful hair care tip featuring a “Blue Devil” and fluffy style, suggesting a fashionable look for readers.
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