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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1921
Page
5
Nelsonville girls Anne and Elizabeth Murphy returned home Thursday after a two week visit with relatives in Columbus and Cleveland. They also toured Niagara Falls and other local sights during the trip.
The Nelsonville Sportsmen Association welcomed 18 cans of fish arriving by train at 9 35 A M on August 25 with delegations from Buchtel Murray City Longstreth Whitmore Culp Snake Hollow Rosser Circle Hill and the Hocking River dam in attendance. Members are urged to return loaned cans immediately as larger fish may arrive soon and no fish without the cans. The club notes 35 cent annual dues and announces two Albany members Eph and James Lindley. The Central Ohio Sportsmen League meeting is set for September 1 at the Ohio State Fair with registration at the Fish Exhibit. Members urging reporting illegal hunting ahead of Sept 25.
A birthday party for August at Pocahontas invites every member to attend on August 29 and bring a favorite dish to share. The event features degree work as part of the celebration.
Mr. Burl Wallace and Miss Susie Clark are on a motor trip to Cleveland enjoying the sights and travel with fellow companions.
Miss Margaret Clark is the Haydenville guest of Mrs. Alice Wipkivers for a social visit.
The many friends of Bill King, recently on the sick list, will be glad to know he is improving. Mrs. J. C. Jenkins left for a two day trip.
Secretary of State Hughes announces Henry P. Fletcher as Under Secretary of State to organize and supervise the disarmament conference. He will arrange the venue for daily sessions and oversee all details through the event's end.
Athelyn and Naomi McManaway returned Monday from their summer vacation spent in the Cumberland Mountains. They visited relatives during the weeks' visit at Dayton.
Mrs. John Scott and her young son Jack from Detroit are visiting Mrs. 8 G Anderson, their aunt, for a stay in town.
Athel yn McManaway entertained a small group of friends on Wednesday evening. About twenty five guests attended enjoying games and music. Light refreshments were served at a late hour.
Queen Esther entertained Mrs Elva Barron and seven members at her High street home Thursday evening. A social hour preceded an elegant four course luncheon. Guests included Misses Etta Crouse Adda Shirley Evelyn Shirley Vivian Higgins May Price Rachel West Phillys Evans and Mrs Charies Barron.
Lulu Grace Mayden died last night at her brother Earl Hayden’s home on Mason City Hill after a lung illness. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 PM at the residence conducted by Dev Kemper. She leaves her mother eight siblings. Miss Ruth Evang is visiting Columbus friends and relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Mechem and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Mechem with their son Billy have returned from an outing on the lakes. Miss Ruth Eberle is recovering after a Columbus operation to remove tonsils.
Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Tedrow spent Friday in this city and returned to Ravenswood West Virginia today, where they will remain until early fall.
Mr and Mrs G A Hamm and their son Paul left today for Pomeroy where they will stay as guests of relatives for ten days.
Dr and Mrs C E Welch Mrs Mabel Barecut and son Joe have returned after an eastern motor trip.
Bible school opens at 9 30 A M with sermon The Divine Urge in morning service at 10 30 A M Evangelistic program at 7 P M features A Midnight Scene Pastor C L Johnson leads morning and evening activities with the Christian Endeavor Society meeting at 6 P M Fine school noted for last week
Pastor Paul Kemper leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m with morning worship at 10 30 a m on Memory at the Altar. Evening service at 7 p m on Evangelism. League 6 15 p m class meeting 6 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7. Fourth communion Sunday morning and the fourth and last quarterly conference Thursday September 1 at 7 p m with Dr Evans presiding.
Ada Alice Hansel petitions for alimony from Elmer Hansel in Athens county court citing cruelty neglect and lack of support since their 1914 marriage. She was forced to live with relatives as she seeks prohibition on defendant selling property until alimony is awarded.
The article notes the highest world spire belonging to the 4m Cathedral, standing at five hundred thirty feet tall. It emphasizes the remarkable height and significance of the cathedral’s spire in global rankings.
Two hundred widows and widowers gathered at Washington Park in Chicago seeking marriage partners. Miss Marceline Stokes started the club requiring members to vow to live with their chosen mate until death, and eight marriages have already occurred with more planned. A notable tale involves a widower who courted many, until a jealous woman exposed him as still alive.
Relatives searched Athens County Fair Grounds Friday night for Halsey thought missing after he sat down to wait while family left briefly. Police notified after he disappeared late Friday afternoon. Last year Halsey reportedly attempted suicide twice and has been in poor health.
Napoleon Ohio news reports two dead and three in critical condition after a car crash one mile east of Malinta eight miles southeast of Napoleon last night.
The Van Wert Gas Light Company filed an appeal with the public utilities commission against a city ordinance regulating gas rates. A hearing was set for October 18. The Delphos Telephone Company also filed today for permission to issue 25000 dollars in capital stock.
The Athens County Fair closed with four hot races that drew thousands and earned praise for fast tracks. Native Worth, Purcell, and Little Ben led wins in 2:21 to 2:22 pace and trot events, while sundown halted the 2:16 trot final.
Leonard Warden four year old son of Elijah Warden died after a brief illness caused by eating rat poison. Coroner Henzler found the poison was spread on bread by the mother in the attic to destroy pests and the child crawled to the attic and ate the bread.
Joe Guiseppe Covella a miner wed Pasqualina Cartese both of Glou ster. William Potts a miner wed Hopie Kirk both of The Plains. Donald W. Campbell a miner wed Helen Robinson both of Murray City. Frank Schooner a miner wed Bertha Hook both of Chauncey. Floyd Webb a farmer of Zaleski wed Mildred Goff a teacher of New Marshfield. James Hayes a railroad worker of Zaleski wed Juanita Frazer of Chauncey.
Washington officials debated when to declare peace with Germany as troops linger on the Rhine possibly until ratifications. Some urged delaying until Reichstag approval, others urged aiding Germany to stabilize Europe. Meanwhile Athens County Fair drew 19 135 attendees Friday with large car traffic and record weekly turnout.
The Glouster Calvary Baptist Church announces Sunday school at 9 15 a.m. and preaching service at 7 p.m. Pastor Homer C Smith returns from vacation to lead Sunday evening service. Mrs Andrea Levandoski of Detroit dies at 63 from pneumonia after a cold. Funeral at Holy Cross Church Monday 9 a.m. Rev Fr Shaffer officiates. Burial in Catholic cemetery.
A special musical program is planned at the Church of Christ as part of union services tomorrow. Rev. H. C. Smith, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, will deliver the sermon.
Local fans await a strong baseball matchup on the Louster grounds tomorrow afternoon as Glouster fields Skinner behind the plate and Webb on the mound. Nelsonville’s battery consists of Day and Russell with first pitch at 2 30 P M.
Mr and Mrs George Williams and Mr and Mrs Guy Williams and Miram Williams of Niles are spending a few days at Jacksonville their former home They motored thru from Niles Thursday and expect to return Monday.
H. B. McLaughlin returned to his Buffalo home yesterday after spending a few days with J. L. Gibbs.
Mrs W H Striplin of Selma Alabama concludes a several week visit.
Marshal Williams was instructed to take W. H. Tracey to Athens this morning to pay a fine and costs of 54.80 or face jail. The judge had previously ordered Tracey to pay after being found guilty of cruelly beating a horse. Tracey was released with a near term payment plan.
B. F. Achauer came back yesterday after a several week stay at his Lakeside Park cottage.
Mrs. Wm. Welsch and her children with Mrs. Mary Hedfelt spend a week at Buckeye Lake. Mr. Welsch drove to the lake with them on Thursday and returned yesterday.
Columbus August 27 State Automobile Insurance Company obtained a license from the state insurance department to write full automobile coverage after extended litigation in Ohio courts.
In Barnsley on August 27 Lloyd George warned that Ireland’s demand for separation could derail any hope of a settlement, stating that without unity no agreement would stand. The remarks reflect ongoing tensions over Ireland's status amid wartime pressures and political maneuvering.
Ohio farmers should sow wheat around late September per recommendations from Ohio Experiment Station entomologists. Hessian fly infestation isn’t heavy statewide, except in northwestern Ohio where late planting may be advised. Suggested windows: Sept 20–22 north, 22–26 mid, 26–30 south of central row, and 30 Sept–4 Oct southern Ohio.
A three-vehicle collision at East State and May Avenue at 10:15 AM left four injured, one seriously. Glenn Pratt James Sweeney Frank Van Meter and Frank Potter were involved as a Ford truck from Bardin Bros. and a Chevrolet touring car collided, destroying the vehicles and prompting immediate aid from Mrs. L C Morris and Dr. John Sprague.
DETROIT Aug. 27 An armed bandit burst into the Eddie Rickenbacker Motor Car Company paymaster J. D. Roberts's office as he prepared to pay off workers. Roberts drew two revolvers and tried to stop the thief, but the bandit overpowered him, seized a bag with 6500 dollars, and fled to a waiting car.
A fragment notes that a fly moves thirteen times as fast as a man edarium when scaled to size, implying relative speed differences between the two creatures.
Superintendent Geoffrey Morgan, recently back from a Chautauqua tour in 63 Ohio towns, notes many Ohio University alumni are succeeding in cities like Massillon Findlay Westerville and Parkersburg. He reports strong local interest in Athens and acceptance of his role. He accepted a Class B Chautauqua position with a 12 week tour next year.
More than 2000 miners arrived by special train from Madison to Charleston, led by C B E Kenney district president, as two additional trains were promised. Kenney called Blair Logan county clashes minor with few shots and no casualties while War Department investigator General Bandholtz planned a motor tour of the area. Miners trudged home unshaven and weary, some wearing dug up army helmets for shade.
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 West Moreland Illinois.
Two airplanes owned by Francese E. and Ted Blanchard, used for passenger carrying this summer, were consumed in a fire that destroyed a hangar at Bay View Park in Toledo. Loss set at 7000 dollars.
London reports the British press unison in backing the government's rejection of De Valera's demand for new terms. It calls the Irish truce endangered by Dail Eireann's uncompromising stance and warns talks cannot continue without concessions.
Mrs William Pierce aged 57 died at home near Jerseyville after paralysis and a stroke. Funeral services are set for 1000 AM Monday at Jerseyville M E B church, Rev A Y Wilcox officiating, with burial in West Union Street Cemetery Athens. She was born in Alexander Township and survived by husband and children Mollie Harley Mrs Atwood H Leo Pierre.
Elizabeth L. Mitchell aged 80 died Friday at the Atheny State hospital after nine years of residence there. Her body was shipped to Chillicothe for burial by the Newsom-Walburn company.
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