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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1919
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Carl Pettit and daughter Betty Jane were guests of Mr and Mrs Pearl Davis in New Straitsville over Thanksgiving. The visit highlighted family hospitality in the community setting.
At the regular meeting of the W R C the following officers were elected for the coming year: President Mrs Chas Pensyle Senior vice president Mrs Orpha Nye Junior vice president Mrs Lucy Don ley Treasurer Mrs Emma Wilson Chaplain Mrs Maggie Moore Conductor Mrs Josie Murphy Guard Mrs Sarah Wilkinson Also Mrs E T Spray visited Murray City on Friday as a guest of relatives.
One of the citys largest funerals was held Monday afternoon for Mrs Mary Shafer at her Fayette street home. Rev Rousch of Columbus and Rev Arpee conducted the service. Mrs Shafer, longtime Nelsonville resident, was honored as a woman of high ideals and Christian character. She rests beside her husband George Shafer at Greenlawn. All city businesses paused 2 to 4 PM.
The Chamber of Commerce banquet at the Presbyterian church for members and their ladies has been postponed to after the holidays. Ticket buyers may obtain a refund at the place of purchase. Regular chamber meetings will not resume until after the holidays.
The Methodist Men's banquet is postponed to Tuesday evening next week. Mrs. Bernard Lama and Mrs. P FE Lama visited the latter part of the week with the former's Logan parents. Bernard Lama Basil Lama James Russell Cash Stratton and C V Woodruff of Logan enjoyed a hunt on.
The Red Cross Xmas seals sale began today in both business and residential areas. Nelsonville aims to raise at least 500 dollars, with 400 spent locally to aid those ill. A thorough canvass will occur and solicitors may call at any time. Local social notes mention visits among residents including the Foremans and various guests.
A catalog of names including Allison Elza J Bagley Geo Brandenbourg Warren Briley Phil Burchfield Mabel Burdeck C E Butts Clarence Evans Francis M Hannes Mrs Flora Howill Barney R 4 Box 46 Helland John R 3 Schuller Miss Mary Weaver J M. The notice marks an advertisement date of November 25 1919.
Miss Clara Evans hosted a turkey dinner at her Fayette street home for Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Adlesberger of London, Chris Evans of Indianapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Evans and family, Wayne Ruth Anna Lena and Mary Evans. Mr. and Mrs. Ad Uhrig and daughter Claudine returned Saturday from Hillsboro after a week with relatives.
The family expresses gratitude for neighbors and friends kindness after the death of Evelyn Backus Sowers. They thank those who sent automobiles flowers singers and Rev. Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Stout for services. Clarence Sowers and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Backus.
Lost pocketbook containing money and lodge receipts. Reward offered. Known suspect. return to avoid trouble. Vance of Cornwell & Co. dated 11-29-3p. FOR SALE Household goods in good condition must sell quick Reason for selling moving from town Miles Brandeburg 434 Poplar Street 12-2-3p.
Supt A E Falloon of the state highway commission leads thirteen road teams and two trucks to hasten Chauncey Glouster road repairs. Cinders from Commissioner Sawyer’s residence to Jacksonville slow progress as contractor Fred Beckler advances work. The Athens Glouster bus driver Earl Johnson fills in with a car for the broken big bus. Thomas S Rosser and Rafael Johnson join Crossen Post American Legion charter. Mayor elect Tom Roush prepares for a $3000 bond required of the city head beginning January 5.
Pearl Carr, a market gardener, broke records yesterday December 1 by harvesting a large mess of lima beans saved in pods. He kept a quart for December first. County Auditor Cornwell plans to travel to Columbus to meet the state tax commission about a 1920 re appraisement of Athens county realty, the first since 1910, with a decision due tomorrow.
Sergeant Johnson, local recruiting officer, reports army field safes at 21.50 each available singly or in bulk, about 120 pounds each with locks and handles. Details from Surplus Property Division Washington DC or Zone Supply Officer Jeffersonville Indiana. The Shrapnel Corner Philosopher notes a pessimist counts liabilities and an optimist assets.
An East St Louis page shows a playful mix of small ads and jokes about local life. It notes a for sale item a first class cow half cream half milk and includes light quips about weather overhead expenses and a deer meat possession rule with a tag required.
An Albany girl Floella Fulton married Neff Norman, a former Albany youth, with a Saturday evening shower at Mrs. P D Morse hostess home. Guests presented silverware aluminum china and linens signaling high regard for the newlyweds. Mrs. Norman to reside with grandmother while in Albany past years.
Notice touts Grandanola phonograph with wood fibre repro ducer Violin tone chamber and all steel motor as superior to others, claiming greater volume and tone at lower prices. Urges quick action to grab exceptional machines at great savings.
The Hooper Ridge school hosts a hot dog social Friday December 5 at 7 p m to benefit the school. A literary society meeting organized three weeks ago will feature a debate on the Wet and Dry question and a strong program. Everyone is urged to attend.
Local deputies will enforce the Ohio ferret prohibition strictly after this week with fines up to $25 plus costs. Deputy Warden Hibbard and Athens officials urge owners to surrender ferrets by Saturday night. Informants’ identities remain confidential, and the Glouster Sportsmen Club backs the crackdown as officers install new lodge officers and host refreshments after the meeting.
Mrs. Agnes Wolf and daughter Grace stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wolf near Haydenville for several days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Davis of Columbus visited the Davises, and also called on Mrs. Davis’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Biddison at Maplewood. Dr. C. Von Scheele of Jacksonville was in Columbus on business yesterday.
Mrs. Ralph Walters and daughter shopped in Nelsonville with Mrs. Don Williams while Mrs. Cora Gaffy traveled there on business. Fred Swyers and Harry Craig visited Athens, and the Homer Sidenfeld family attended a daughter's wedding in Columbus at the Virginia Hotel to Miss Rosa Sidenfeld and Max Lebon. Friends gave Mrs. Lucy Ward a birthday surprise with china gifts. Several locals joined the gathering, including Florence Hammond and others. Mrs. George Assod and children visited Corning, and Mrs. Archie Riggs shopped in Nelsonville.
Athens high school awarded sixteen football players their letters in a morning assembly. Principal Rupp and Supt Morgan spoke as Coach Mackie presented the letters to Littler Conner Fetch Foraker Johnson Gist Oldfield Edgar Judd Cox Wise Faulcon Collins Witt Kircher McKinstry Griffin. The team had previously defeated Huntington after the Marietta disaster, showing stamina.
President Wilson selects Missouri congressman Joshua Willis Alexander for secretary of commerce succeeding the resigned William C. Redfield. Alexander’s nomination will be sent to the Senate the following day.
Oooo4 Carpenter, Ewart Starkey and family, and Har vey Steward with spouses spent Thanksgiving with relatives in Chillicothe and nearby towns. Edward Seidenable and family from Middleport, Luella Tewksbury, Walter Ward and wife from Nelsonville, and others visited local households. Some residents, including Emma Wood and Worley Jordan, returned to duties after the holiday.
The foreman is taking his annual vacation this week. A protracted meeting began Sunday evening with Rev. Parmalee of Rutland in charge. Oliver Phillips of Floodwood visited Friday to see his ailing brother. Mrs. E. T. Sisson and three children left Thursday to join her husband in Columbus. Mrs. O. R. Woodyard and children returned Saturday to their Columbus home after a week with relatives here.
Rev. Abraham Scott of Chicago was arrested in Arron on December 2 as a fugitive from justice. Police say a Chicago warrant accuses the minister of having two wives.
A Lancaster couple hosted a pleasant wedding visit for Bi Mace and his bride Ghortney, daughter of a retired usher. Guests included Mr and Mrs Everett B Mace and others as the couple, the bride a schoolteacher, and the groom who served overseas with the Ai Division, were introduced.
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