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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1920

Page

5

Local Social and Church News From Columbus Area

Miss Nell Scott of Columbus visits Mrs. E T Rose at 126 East State Street. Charles Morris attend funeral of Mrs. M D Shell in Glouster. James Cusi and nephew James Leo Whitlatch from Nelsonville visit Harry Ashworth. Christian church prayer meeting planned with Miss C Augusta Morse at 9 South Lancaster Street at 2 30 P M. Robert William son of Superintendent C E Stailey on Church Street fully recovers from pneumonia.

Nell Scott Columbus E. T. Rose East State Street Charles Morris M. D. Shell Glouster James Cusi James Leo Whitlatch Nelsonville Harry Ashworth The Christian Church C. Augusta. Morse South Lancaster Street Robert William C. E. Stailey Church Street

Commons Club Dance Set At Masonic Temple

The Commons club hosts a Friday evening dance from seven until eleven forty five at the Masonic Temple with music by an out of town orchestra for members and friends.

Commons Club Masonic Temple

Federation Opens The Year With Civic Plan discussions

The City Federation held a Monday afternoon meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms with modest attendance but strong enthusiasm. Mrs. Fred W. Bush presided as new president and led plans for the coming year's work as Mrs. Robert L. Woodworth reported good progress on the Christmas Seal sale.

City groups map plans for beautification and health drives

The meeting highlighted removing objectionable billboards to beautify neglected areas and emphasize health programs. Support was urged for joining the National League of Women to teach citizenship. Fred W. Bush spoke on Chamber of Commerce cooperation with the City Federation as common ground for city betterment. A joint meeting for City Federation officers and Chamber of Commerce directors was scheduled.

National League of Women Fred W. Bush Chamber of Commerce

Mary Noss Addresses Federated Clubs on European Tour

Mrs. Mary Graham Noss spoke at the First M. E. Church Saturday afternoon for the Womens Federated Clubs of Athens with the Pallas club in attendance. She described her travels in France and Switzerland last summer and noted the devastation seen during a two day automobile trip through the countryside. She visited American soldier graves and marveled at the French reverence for the dead, recalling Roman architecture in southern France as better preserved than in Italy. Her remarks questioned the value of short sight seeing trips but affirmed her overall impression.

Mary Graham Noss France Switzerland Womens Athens Pallas Club M. E Noss Italy

Summer visit changed her mind after a successful trip

A past summer trip proved successful from every standpoint and altered her perspective. The journey left a strong positive impression on her views and plans moving forward.

Athens County Board of Commissioners Approves Bills

The three day quarterly meeting opened with many bills, mainly animal and burial claims. County Engineer Fred R. Baker will outline 1921 road repairs, with slag purchases and a hole filling crew funded by the New York Coal Company.

Athens County Board of Commissioners Court House Fred R. Baker State Highway Department Columbus Luhrig Road New York Coal Company Barrows Hill

New School Equipment Widely In Use In Athens District

The Athens public school teachers received a monthly payroll of 4480 at a Monday board meeting, while 2200 in bills were approved. A ten foot strip of ground on the East Side school was sold to Major S M Johnson for a driveway. Superintendent C E Stailey presented educational measurements as the industrial equipment for the districts schools nears completion and is largely in use.

Athens Board of Education S. M. Johnson C. E. Stailey

King Constantine Returns to Thrilled Athens After Plebiscite

Crowds fill Athens streets in frenzied celebration as Constantine returns from exile. The wandering Greek monarch is hailed with the Constantine Hymn and a massive military display. An American princess, formerly Mrs William Leeds, joins the city’s triumphal procession. The Patris warship leads the homecoming with five cruisers and 600 troops as guards surround the victorious king.

Athens Constantine William 3 B. Leeds Patris Llorindisi

Marion Eyes Quiet Home Return For Harding

Marion, Ohio, awaits Warren G Harding's return as president-elect with little fanfare after a national moment in June and his election in November. Locals note a blase mood despite front porch cleanup and preparations by staff and household. few celebrations planned beyond close friends.

Marion United Press Warren G, Harding Warren Chicago Harding Charlie Patton Patton White House Inez McWhorter Harding Home Frank Braxton

Hypo Cod Rated Wise Tonic After Serious Surgery

Mrs. Benson of Fraziersburg Ohio credits Hypo Cod with strengthening her after a serious operation. She reports quick relief from nervous weakness and stomach gas, noting two bottles helped her recover and that she later needed another operation with improved chances. Doctors endorse it as a powerful reconstructive tonic sold by druggists locally.

Chas. Benson Frazersburg Ohio Earle

Gaston Chapman hosts guests from local families

Carthage Mr and Mrs Lee Gaston and family visited Mr and Mrs Blaine Chapman on Sunday. Charles Gaston and Lawrence Robinson drove to Akron recently and stayed with the Miss Browns. Riccy Dye travels to Akron to visit his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Harrison Dye.

Lee Gaston Blaine Chapman Charles Gaston Lawrence Robinson Akron Riccy Dye Harrison Dye

Brennan to Face Dempsey in Boxing Bout for 36000

Dill Brennan claims an ankle injury and upcoming bout with Jack Dempsey. He expects 36000 dollars from the match to tide him over lean days. Brennan will spend three weeks in the hospital after the caucus.

New York Dill Brennan Jack Dempsey Brennan

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