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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1920
Page
8
Mr and Mrs Floyd Castor marked their eighth wedding anniversary with a Sunday evening gathering. A supper and refreshments were served and a musical program was provided by friends attending the event.
The Pythian Sisters stage a humorous production titled Cornelia Pickle Plaintiff on December 21. Local theater group invites the public to enjoy a lively play full of wit and charm.
Diamond Dyes offer simple directions for dyeing worn garments draperies and coverings in fadeless color. Use only Diamond Dyes for guaranteed results even if you have never dyed before. A color card is available from your druggist.
Mayme Riddle Bitney will perform at the opera house on December 21. The event highlights Bitney, a noted performer, in a staged production expected to draw local audiences.
The Happy Hustlers of the Pres byterian church of Pomeroy plan an annual Christmas bazaar at the church on Thursday. Proceeds support church programs and local missions with handcrafted items and special treats.
The Pomeroy council will meet in the council chamber on Thursday. The water company is expected to request a rate increase at the session. All interested citizens should attend the meeting.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Sherman and daughter Lillian visit Raymond Sherman and wife for a few days. Mrs Dr Stansberry has been on the sick list for a few days. Mr and Mrs T S Shannon and Mrs John Schlaegel motor to Gallipolis yesterday. Mr Harry Hartwell left today for Columbus on business. George B Sayre is at home for ten days visit. The Mack sisters plan to move to California today. Mrs J S Dunn of Gravel Hill has been on the sick list for the past. The Pythian Glee Club sang at the Methodist church at Middleport Sunday evening. A large audience attended. Mrs Sullivan Sayre is spending a few days at Pittsburg.
Miss Nellie Allen gave an instructive talk on Christ from childhood to the ascension, illustrated by pictures. A two course supper followed hosted by Mrs. Mary Hall Eberst and others as guests included Mrs. C O Allen and Mrs. Everett Burchfield.
Mrs Leonard Stiers of Columbus, formerly from Logan, returned home yesterday after spending the weekend in this city as a guest of relatives.
Miss Ann Weitzell is staying in Parkersburg West Virginia with her sister Mrs. James Montgomery as an extended house guest and social guest for the visit.
Rev. John Williamson of St. Pauls Episcopal Church conducts a week long mission at St. Johns Church in Columbus. A Lancaster layman filled the pulpit Sunday afternoon with solid attendance noted.
The New Theatre hosted Elks and Lady Elks with friends for a lodge of sorrow service on Sunday afternoon starting at 1 30 o clock. Gene Helt led the Elk orchestra in a pretty selection while Rev J G Spears of the U B church gave invocation and L K Showalter contributed a vocal piece. Robt J Beatty of Columbus delivered the appropriate address followed by Charles H Nies vocal solo and closing exercises by lodge members. Fli Oeffler offered a final orchestral selection and pronounced the benediction.
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Topper hosted a Sunday evening dinner at the Ambrose hotel with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Emil Eichel Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Cohen and Mr. and Mrs. Louie Quasser.
Logan residents face coal at six dollars per ton the highest price in town history amid rising costs near the Hocking valley strata. Miners and railroads share the burden while district events unfold in Columbus with witnesses rumored for the grand jury. A Yaw Sunday school class election at West Hunter Street elected Zetta Crawford president and Mrs Henry Allen treasurer with a prize winning contest and plans a December 17 picnic and grab bag.
Antique hair dye recipe touts Sage Tea and Sulphur Compound now sold as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound in drugstores. Claims natural darkening of gray hair with even, lasting results after several applications.
The King's Daughters of the M FE church gathered Friday evening at Mrs Holl-Eberst's West Main street home. About forty members attended as the meeting took on a nature of a social and devotional gathering.
Ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentler, vegetable substitute for calomel. Claims they cleanse blood, bowels and liver, remove dark tastes and pimples, with no sickness. Warns against constipation and dull skin, recommends one to two nightly for a week. Prices 15c and 20c.
Weekend visits and notes from Albany Mt. Union and nearby areas include Mrs A B Chaney staying with her parents Jasper Robinson family and Grover Swearingen delivering mail on route 1. Almus Chaney improves after illness as Earl Starkey’s children suffer whooping cough.
A home cough syrup method uses 214 ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle topped with sugar syrup or alternatives like molasses honey or corn syrup. It promises relief within 24 hours and claims to treat throat and chest ailments from tickle to bronchitis, with a guarantee of satisfaction or refund.
The League Island aircraft plant, largest of its kind, starts building airship No 1 modeled on Zeppelin plans. The new ship will join the Atlantic Fleet for training. Some 350 planes remain in storage as 55 million dollars of surplus war material awaits disposition. The plant employs 1,400 workers, including 200 women, with a 46 acre site and facilities to build and repair naval aircraft.
The New York Giants will return to San Antonio, Texas for spring training. Secretary Joseph O'Brien announced the club will assemble under Manager McGraw around March 1.
In Coolville Ohio the parent teacher association sets a meeting for Friday December 10 at the school with Prof Cooper head of public speaking at Ohio University as speaker. A large attendance is urged.
Athens reveals a demanding slate with home and away games including Canal Winchester and Washington D H for first visits. A major trip covers Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky. Stivers and Steele trips are off. Marietta and Pomeroy standout while key veterans Wis e and Battin face limited roles as new lineup forms. Games spread Dec 10 to Mar 4 with tournaments at Ohio University and Ohio Wesleyan.
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