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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1921
Page
3
Nelsonville residents Anne and Elizabeth Murphy returned Thursday after a two week visit with relatives in Columbus and Cleveland. They also toured Niagara Falls and other points of interest.
The Nelsonville Sportsmen Association welcomed 18 fish cans on August 25 with delegations from Buchtel Murrey City Longstreth Whitmore Culp Snake Hollow Rosser Circle Hill and Hocking River Dam on hand. Members urged quick return of cans for future larger fish and announced 85 cent yearly dues with two Albany joiners Eph and James Lindley and a September 1 Central Ohio Sportsmen League meeting at the Ohio State Fair. Citizens urged reporting illegal hunting ahead of Sept. 25 enforcement with contact names and numbers listed.
A Pocahontas notice invites all members to the August 29 birthday party. Attendees are urged to attend and bring their favorite fish as part of degree work and festivities.
Mr. Burl Wallace and Miss Susie Park are enjoying a motor trip to Cleveland. The brief notes their travel plans and companionship on the journey.
Miss Margaret Clark visits Hay Tenville as a guest of Mrs. Alice Wiptivers.
Friends report Bill King has shown improvement after a period on the sick list. Mrs. J. C. Jenkins left for a two day trip, leaving local acquaintances hoping for continued health updates.
Secretary of State Hughes has appointed Henry P. Fletcher under secretary to head the disarmament conference. Fletcher will arrange the venue for daily sessions and supervise all conference details through the proceedings.
Athel yn and Naomi McManaway returned Monday from their summer vacation spent in the Cumberland Mountains. Mrs John Scott and her son Jack of Detroit are visiting her aunt Mrs S G Anderson in Dayton.
Athelyn McManaway entertained a group of about twenty five friends Wednesday evening with games and music. Light refreshments were served at a late hour as the gathering enjoyed lively activities.
Queen Esther class members gathered Thursday evening at Mrs. Esther Barron's High Street home for convivial social time followed by an elegant four course luncheon. Attending were Misses Etta Crouse Adda Shirley Evelyn Shirley Vivian Higgins May Price Rachel West Phillys Evans and Mrs. Charles Barron.
Lulu Grace Hayden, aged nineteen, died last night at her brother Earl Hayden's home in Mason City Hill after a lung illness. Funeral service will be Monday at 2 PM at the residence led by Dev. Kemper. She leaves a mother, four sisters, and four brothers. Ruth Evang visits Columbus relatives. Mechem family returns from lake outing. Ruth Eberle recovers from tonsil operation in Columbus. Tedrows and Hamm families spend time in Ravenswood and Pomeroy.
Dr and Mrs C E Welch Mrs Mabel Barecut and son Joe have returned after an eastern motor trip.
Pastor C. L. Johnson leads Bible school at 9 30 A M worship at 10 30 A M with The Divine Urge evangelistic service at 7 00 P M featuring A Midnight Scene Christian Endeavor Society gathers at 6 00 P M Fine school noted for last week.
Paul E Kemper pastor outlines weekly services at First M E Church with Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 and 7 00 evening worship themes Memory at the Altar and Evangelism League meetings at 6 15 class at 6 00 Wednesday prayer meeting and the fourth communion service Sunday morning The fourth and last quarterly conference for the year will be held Thursday evening September 1 at 7 00 with Dr Evans presiding.
Ada Alice Hansel seeks permanent alimony from her husband Elmer Hansel in Athens county court on grounds of cruelty and neglect. She alleges marriage since June 7, 1914, no children, repeated abuse, and failure to support for three years. She asks court to bar sale of his money and property until alimony is awarded.
The article notes a cathedral's spire rising to 530 feet, claiming it to be the highest in the world. This landmark height emphasizes the structure's prominence and the era's architectural scale.
United Press reports at a Chicago convention of widows and widowers 200 middle aged men and women met at Washington Park to pursue marriage. Founder Miss Marceline Stokes required vows to live with a chosen partner until death and eight marriages have followed with more expected. She notes social agencies elsewhere may copy the club model.
Relatives and friends search overnight for Halsey of Long Bottom after he vanished at the Athens County Fair Grounds Friday afternoon. He previously attempted self harm last year and has been in poor health. authorities notified as efforts continue.
Two people died and three others were in critical condition after an automobile crash one mile east of Malinta, Ohio, about 27 August. Authorities investigated the crash scene and identified the victims and survivors as they prepared hospital care.
The Van Wert Gas Light Company filed an appeal with the public utilities commission challenging a city council rate ordinance for gas. A hearing is set for October 18. Also, Delphos Telephone Company applied to issue 25000 dollars in new capital stock.
Four races marked the concluding day with fast times and lively competition. Thousands attended as Old-timers praised the card as the best yet in southern Ohio, despite sundown ending the final 2:16 trot before it could be completed.
Toledo report states four year old Leonard Warden, son of Elijah Warden, died after eating rat poison found on bread in the attic. Coroner Henzler cited brief illness from poisoning as the cause after the mother spread poison to destroy pests.
A string of marriage notices lists couples from Glouster The Plains Murray City Chauncey Zaleski New Marshfield and Chauncey. Names include Joe Covella and Pasqualina Cartese William Potts and Hopie Kirk Donald Campbell and Helen Robinson Frank Schooner and Bertha Hook Floyd Webb and Mildred Goff James Hayes and Juanita Frazer.
President Harding seeks to bring American occupation forces home from Germany promptly while acknowledging the need to stay on the Rhine until the German treaty is ratified by both nations. Officials differ on timing for a peace proclamation as the Reichstag's approval looms.
Glouster Calvary Baptist Church announces Sunday school at 9 15 a m and preaching at 7 p m pastor Homer C Smith has returned from vacation and will be present Sunday evening. Mrs Andrew Levandoski of Detroit Michigan dies at 63 from pneumonia following a cold. funeral Monday Holy Cross church with Rev Fr Shaffer officiating. She is survived by her husband five children. Andrew Levandoski and family visit from Detroit. Burial in Catholic cemetery.
A special musical program is prepared for tomorrow evening at the Church of Christ. Rev. H. C. Smith, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, will deliver the sermon.
Local fans anticipate a strong baseball matchup at the Louster grounds tomorrow afternoon with Glouster facing the Hocking Valley All Stars from Nelsonville. Skinner will catch for Glouster, Webb starts on the mound, while Day and Russell form the Nelsonville battery. Game begins promptly at 2 30 P M.
Mr and Mrs George Williams and Mr and Mrs Guy Williams with Miriam Williams of Niles are spending a few days at Jacksonville their former home. They motored thru from Niles Thursday and expected to return Monday.
H. B. McLaughlin came back to his Buffalo residence yesterday following a several day sojourn with J. L. Gibbs.
Mrs W H Striplin concludes a several week visit and returns to her home in Selma Alabama.
Marshal Williams was instructed to take W. H. Tracey to Athens this morning where he must pay a $54.80 fine and costs or face jail. The penalty followed a prior conviction by Justice Helwig for cruelly beating a horse, with Tracey released on the understanding the fine would be paid.
B. F. Achauer came back yesterday after a several week stay at his Lakeside Park cottage, marking the end of the holiday retreat.
Mrs Wm Welsch and children and Mrs Mary Hedfelt are spending a week at Buckeye Lake. Mr Welsch motored to the lake on Thursday and returned yesterday.
Columbus August 27 The State Automobile Insurance Company secured a license from the state insurance department to write full coverage automobile insurance after extended litigation in Ohio courts.
In Barnsley on August 27 Lloyd George warned that if Ireland pursues separation all chance of settlement may be lost. He spoke during a public address outlining the stakes of Home Rule and the political impasse.
More than 19 000 people left the Athens County Fair on Friday, marking the largest single day attendance in the fair’s history. Adult and child admissions totaled 11 479 and 4 642 respectively with 3 014 night admissions, while thousands more drove away in a massive traffic flow after a day highlighted by orderly behavior and strong crowd cooperation.
Entomologists at the Ohio Experiment Station advise sowing wheat on dates that maximize yield, with Hessian fly infestation not heavy enough to delay planting in most areas. Northwestern Ohio may see higher fly activity and a later program. recommended dates range from September 20 to October 4 across regions.
A three vehicle crash at the corner of East State and May avenue at 10:15 this morning left four people injured, one seriously. Participants included Glenn Pratt driving a cement truck, Frank Potter in a Chevrolet touring car, Frank Van Meter, and James Sweeney.
DETROIT Aug 27 An armed bandit robbed paymaster J D Roberts of the Eddie Rickenbacker Motor Car Company as he prepared to pay off employees. Roberts drew revolvers and confronted the thief but was overpowered. The robber fled in a waiting car with a bag containing 6500.
A fly moves thirteen times as fast as a man when measured by its size related pace, illustrating remarkable efficiency at small scales.
Superintendent Geoffrey Morgan returned from a Chautauqua tour speaking in 638 Ohio towns and cities. He found many Ohio University alumni thriving, from Massillon store managers to Findley tea room owners and Parkersburg boosters, with Morgan offered a higher circuit class position for a 12 week speaking tour next year.
More than 2000 miners arrived by special train from Madison to Charleston and tow nships near Blair and Mingo county. C E Kenney, district president, said further trains would bring stragglers. He reported only limited shooting near Blair with no casualties and warned that trouble could resume if Sheriff Chafin acts. General Bandholtz planned a motor tour of the area.
Mrs Melvin Jones of Olympia Fields defeated Mrs J W Douglas of West Moreland 6 4 to win the women's western golf championship in Olympia Fields on August 27.
Two planes owned by Francee FE and Ted Blanchard used for summer passenger service were destroyed in a fire that also consumed a hangar at Bay View Park Toledo. Loss estimated at 7006 dollars.
London reports the British press voices concern over the Irish truce as Lloyd George stands firm on original terms. Sinn Fein leader De Valera seeks negotiations on new terms but is urged to drop generalities and adopt practical politics. Public opinion pins blame on Dail Eireann for the mounting crisis.
Mrs William Pierce died at age 57 at the family home near Jerseyville after a long illness marked by paralysis and a second stroke. Funeral services will be Monday at 10 A M at Jerseyville M E church with Rev A Y Wilcox, and burial in West Union Street Cemetery Athens. She leaves husband two children Mollie Harley and Leo Pierce plus a daughter in law Mrs Atwood H near Jerseyville.
Elizabeth L. Mitchell, 80, died Friday at Athengan hospital where she had been a patient for nine years. Her body was shipped to Chillicothe for burial by the Newsom-Walburn company.
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