Ladies Aid Merges With Home Missionary Society
The Nelsonville Presbyterian ladies held a regular meeting in the church parlors and voted to combine the aid with a home missionary society for winter. Members will sew and make clothes for needy city families. Hostesses served a lunch. A charter member, Mrs Elizabeth Howe, will be 83 on Christmas Day.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Home Missionary Society
City
Lou Rice
John Saltz
Mary Willis
Elizabeth Howe
Local residents spend day in Columbus
Mr and Mrs Earl Lama and their guests Mrs Flickinger and Mrs Sauvage of Middleport visited Columbus for the day with their daughter Jeanette. Also Mr and Mrs W L Hudson motor to Columbus on Wednesday and spent the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Lama
Jeanette
F. H. Flickinger
Katherine Sauvage
Middleport
Columbus
W. L. Hudson
Columbus Visit Noted By Local Ladies Group
Mrs. Gilbert Pritchard, Mrs. C. C. Sharp, Mrs. Leiland Krieg, and Mrs. M. L. Rosser spent time in Columbus this week. The St. Agnes Guild met at Mrs. Frank Johnson on Jackson Street for an evening of making poinsettias followed by a pleasant lunch. Visitors included Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. M. Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leiland Krieg
Columbus
M. L. Rosser
St. Agnes Guild
Frank Johnson
Jackson Street
Lewis
M. Price
East End PTA to Meet Friday at Two
The East End Parent-Teacher Association will hold a meeting in their building Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The session is described as of great importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Parent-Teacher Association
Champions meet Dilcher's All Star in district opener at the Y
The New Lexington Champions face Dilcher's All Star team Friday evening at the Y in the opening game of a district best teams series. Basketball fans should not miss the series and its opener. Time listed as 7.30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Dilcher
Mrs Hillyer Hosts Past Chiefs at Home Gathering
Mrs Clara Hillyer entertained the Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters Wednesday evening at her home. After a business meeting a fine lunch was served. Mrs Elza Hillyer and Mrs Stella Rigle assisted. Guests included Mesdames R A White Will King Will Fleck E T Spray and Misses Louise Pearce and Bertha Howard.
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Clara Hillyer
Pythian Sisters
Elza Hillyer
Stella Rigle
Mesdames R. A. White
Will King
Will Fleck
E. T. Spray
Louise Pearce
Bertha Howard
Needle Shuttle Club Meets at Fort Street Home
Mrs Ralph Howe hosted the Needle Shuttle Club at her Fort street home last evening. Members enjoyed sewing as the main pastime and, at a late hour, were served an elegant luncheon.
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Needle Shuttle Club
Ralph Howe
Fort Street
Mrs Hall Dies After Illness at Home
Mrs Sarah E Hall wife of the late George Hall passed away at the family residence this morning after a several weeks illness. She lived most of her life here and was highly respected. She leaves sons Charles George Will and Clarence and daughters Ida Barber Elizabeth Tomlinson Bess Martin and E J.
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Hall
Sarah E. Hall
George Hall
Mrs. Hall
Charles
George
Will
Clarence
Ida Barber
Elizabeth Tomlinson
Bess Martin
E. J
Officers Installed at Haybhorn Council Masons Meeting
At the Haybhorn Council R. & Ss. M. regular meeting in the Masonic temple officers for the coming year were installed after a rabbit supper. Tr. Comp. A. D. Farrow and wife organized the meal with help from friends. Preparations for the Super Excellent degree event on February 22 were announced.
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Haybhorn Council
Masonic Temple
A. D. Farrow
Needlecraft Club Sees Strong Attendance at Meeting
Mrs Walter Boling hosted the Needlecraft club with good attendance and a pleasant social time. Luncheon was served and the next meeting will be with Mrs Dane Osborne on Ellis Avenue.
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Walter Boling
Needlecraft Club
Dane Osborne
Ellis Avenue
Missionary Society Event at Mrs Nye’s Home
Mrs Harvey Nye entertained the ladies of the Missionary Society of the First Christian Church on High Street Friday afternoon. Mrs E C Wharton gave an engaging talk on Latin America. Mrs Nida led the program with Floyd Nye and Mrs Pendey grass providing special music. Dainty refreshments were served to a large attendance.
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Harvey Nye
Ladies Aid Society Meeting at Mrs. Cunningsham Farm
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Bessie Cunningsham with strong attendance. An all day session proved pleasant and profitable for participants.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Bessie Cunningsham
Funeral for Mrs Martha Conrad Held in Chauncey
The funeral for the late Mrs. Martha Conrad of Chauncey was held Sunday afternoon at the First Christian Church Chauncey with services by Rev Timmons and Rev Courtney. Music was by the Christian Church singers. Burial followed at The Plains cemetery. Survived by daughters Mrs Ben Fielder and Mrs Earl Johnson, son Carl Conrad of Chauncey, and son William Conrad of Shawnee.
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Martha Conrad
Chauncey
First Christian Church
Timmons
Courtney
Christian Church Singers
the Plains Cemetery
Conrad
Ben Fielder
Earl Johnson
Carl Conrad
William Conrad
Shawnee
Visit notices and health updates from Chauncey area
Mrs Hutchinson of Boomer West Virginia visits sister Mrs D W Law who is seriously ill. Mr and Mrs Ode Jackson and sons Albert and Mr and Mrs Andrew Jackson of Dicknell Indiana called to Chauncey by the death of Andrew Jacksons father. Andrew Jackson will leave this week for home. Mrs Kilpatrick of Logan visits sister Mrs W B Roons of Chauncey. Myra Six, injured last Thanksgiving, falls and remains laid up several days. Rev Rahab from Michigan conducts revival at Saints Church elding public invited. Mrs Clint Courtney of Chauncey had appendectomy in Columbus hospital and is improving. The Christian Endeavor Society
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ode Jackson
Albert
Andrew Jackson
Dicknell
Ind
Chauncey
Mat Kilpatrick
Logan
W. B. Roons
Myra Six
Rahab
Michigan
the Saints Church
Clint Courtney
Columbus
The
Christian Endeavor Society
Program of talks and music at Christian Church Sunday
Mrs. Guy Brookins leads a program of talks and special music at the Christian Church this Sunday evening with a cordial invitation to all. Mrs. CC A Schoonover of Chauncey, in a Columbus hospital after a serious operation a few days ago, is reported as getting along fine.
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Guy Brookins
The
Christian Church
CC. A. Schoonover
Chauncey
Columbus
Mrs Luther Cruikshank Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Mrs Luther Cruikshank has returned home from Columbus hospital after seven weeks for tonsil surgery. She remains bedridden and will need several weeks before she can walk again.
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Luther Cruikshank
Columbus
Dinner Party for Miss Mildred Sands at Chauncey
Miss Mildred Sands hosted a 6 o'clock dinner Sunday evening at her Chauncey country home. Guests included Ella Grimes Orpha Sweepy both of Chauncey Donald Dewhurst Allen Riley Jr and Donald Carr of Nelsonville with Miss Grimes providing music.
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Mildred Sands
Chauncey
Ella Grimes
Orpha Sweepy
Donald Dewhurst
Allen Riley, Jr
Donald Carr
Nelsonville
Miss Grimes
Amesville and Nearby Social and Personal News
Daily notes from Amesville and surrounding areas report visits and relocations. Thomas McCune travels to Iowa. Ed North returns from Nelsonville. Perry Keirns relocates to Bruce Donaldson’s farm on Athens road. Bruce North and son visit brother Henry. condolences offered after Mrs. North’s death. County agent E R Raymond and family visit Pleasant View Farm. local leaders discuss a community welfare society with Rev. Browning as chairman and Harry Henry as secretary. next meeting at K P hall. A social welfare meeting is urged for December 12. Friendly skit about the Messenger’s critic is mentioned. A horse ran away at Black Diamond mine injuring driver Frank Lewis. he is hospitalized at Logan. George Wagoner takes a week off to visit Pennsville.
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Thomas McCune
Iowa
Ed North
Nelsonville
Perry Keirns
Here
Bruce Donaldson
Athens Road
Bruce North
Ames
Crooksville
Henry
North
E. R. Raymond
Browning
Harry Henry
K. of P. Hall
Social Welfare
Black Diamond Mine
Frank Lewis
Logan
George Wagoner
Pennsville
Oasis blaze in Tia Juana sparks second weekly fire
Fire in Tia Juana known as Little Hell swept an entire city block by 10 a.m. locals say arsonists set the blaze in the oasis area of Lower California. The incident marks the second fire there in a week.
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San Diego
Cal
Tia Juana
Lower
California
Oasis
Sealed bids invited for Lodi Township rural school funding bonds
The Lodi Township Board of Education solicits sealed proposals for eight thousand two hundred fifty dollars in bonds to fund existing indebtedness. Two bonds due April 1 1923, two due October 1 1923, and two each April and October to April 1 1931, all 6 percent interest, par plus accrued interest. Bids due December 24 1921 at 2 PM with maturity and bid details. The board may reject all bids.
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Lodi Township
Athens County
Ohio
General Assembly of Ohio
Board of Education
Frank Lowther
Guysville
R. C
Bond Election Notice Albany Village 1921
Notice of a special election in Albany Village on December 27 1921 to decide issuing village bonds of 4000 dollars for electricity transmission and distribution. Voters to use the phrases For the issue of bonds or Against the issue of bonds on their ballots. E K Carpenter Mayor.
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Albany
E. K. Carpenter
Athens Education Week Parade Draws 1500 Children
Over 1500 Athens school children marched Wednesday afternoon in Education Week, led by Fred Lee Tom with a truck of kindergartners. Athens High and eight grades joined the parade with hundreds more in automobiles, as visitors toured schools and expressed strong interest in the system. President Bryan of Ohio University will speak at 7:30 pm tonight in the High School Auditorium.
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Athens
Fred Lee Tom
East Side Kindergarten
John Hancock
Athens High
Bryan
Ohio University
Ford Fires Detectives From His Railroad
Lima Ohio December 8 1921 Henry Ford dismissed the entire detective force of the Detroit Toledo and Ironton railroad according to T A Mulcahey Ford says abolition of the special officers is an economy step and that cities and counties through which the road runs should provide police protection
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Ford
Lima
Henry Ford
T. A. Mulcahey
Coal contract bid testim ony at Lancaster school
John McVickers of Cleveland testified before State Auditor Tracey that he secured a coal contract for the Lancaster industrial school at twenty eight cents per ton above his original bid, highlighting alleged overpayment and possible bad dealing in Columbus Ohio.
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Columbus
Lancaster
Tracey
John McVickers
Cleveland
Toledo distributors face state food law warrants
Twelve Toledo food distributors were accused of various violations of state pure food laws in warrants sworn out by state food inspectors today.
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Toledo, O
United Press
Toledo
Lions and Tigers Kept in Captivity Fined for Weekly Fasting
A wildlife facility enforces a policy requiring one day each week without food to maintain animal health. The rule applies to lions and tigers in captivity, with managers citing dietary balance and enrichment goals.
Rival Ku Klux Klan Forms in Toledo
A new rival Ku Klux Klan group formed in Toledo as members withdraw from the Atlanta organization to set up a national association with headquarters in Toledo. The rival faction names the Mystic Knights as opposition.
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Toledo, O
Ku-Klux-Klan
Mystic Knights
Toledo
Atlanta
Kroger Agent Robbed in Columbus Again
A district manager of Kroger Grocery and Baking Company was held up and robbed of 1000 dollars in Columbus. The funds were from branch stores collected in the morning. The same agent was robbed of 2500 dollars last November.
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Columbus
Kroker Grocery and Baking Company
Zorrows American Girls at Glouster Opera House Friday and Saturday
The Glouster Opera House presents Zorrows American Girls a musical comedy with feature pictures Friday and Saturday. Admission ranges from 25 to 50 cents plus tax with a changing program nightly. Ed Kelly dislocated his left shoulder this morning at home in Hollister and was treated by Dr Crawford. this marks a second recent dislocation.
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Glouster Opera House
Hollister
Ed Kelly
Dr. Crawford
Burglary Attempt Tied to Five Thefts in City
The Carpenter Hardware Co and Melligan's Variety Store faced similar attempted burglaries within two weeks. A rear entry was forced at Carpenter Hardware but the thief fled as lights came on around 10 pm. Employees found the thief gone when they turned on the lights.
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Carpenter Hardware Co
Melligan
Ambrose Show Features Charles Ray in The Old Swimmin Hole
At The Ambrose on Friday and Saturday Charles Ray stars in The Old Swimmin Hole a light comedy with special music.
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Ambrose
Charles Ray
Homer Township Community Betterment Meeting at Mountville
All in the vicinity are invited to attend the Homer Township Community Betterment meeting at Mountville Saturday evening at seven o clock. A fine program has been prepared and the gathering promises to be interesting. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
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Homer Township
Mountville
Mary Swett Tent Daughters of Veterans Meeting
At the Odd Fellow hall this evening Mary Swett Tent will hold its regular meeting. The state president is scheduled to inspect the orderly session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Swett
Daughters of Veterans
Odd Fellow Hall
Parent-Teacher Association Meeting Planned in Hollister
A meeting is scheduled in Stal lars hall Hollister Friday evening at 6 30 to organize a Parent Teacher association. All parents with children in Hollister schools are urged to attend.
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Stallar
Hollister
Banfield Couple Summoned by Daughters Illness
Mr and Mrs William Banfield travel to indsay as their daughter Mrs C C Hewitson battles a serious blood poisoning illness for weeks seeking family support and care.
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William Banfield
Premier Lloyd George’s Irish settlement sparks interest
London observers read Premier Lloyd George’s cablegram to United Press predicting the Irish settlement will boost open dealing and peace among nations. It marks his first detailed word on what the settlement may yield.
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London
Lloyd George
United Press
America
Daugherty urges stronger federal criminal laws
Attorney General Daugherty urged Congress to strengthen federal criminal laws in his annual report presented in Washington on December 8. He outlined proposed enhancements to address crime and improve enforcement nationwide.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Daugherty
Elks Clear Fine Sum for Charity
The Elk minstrel show completed its third successful night before a capacity audience in the opera house. About 2100 local residents attended, with all proceeds destined for charity work across Athens county. over $1000 is expected to be realized after settling expenses.
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Elk Minstrels
Opera House
The
Elks
Athens County
Boy Scouts Open House at Athens New Headquarters
The Boy Scouts of Athens invite mothers and fathers to an open house at the Sloan Building headquarters Friday evening from 7 to 9. Parents may tour the new facilities and see the scouts’ spirit and unity in their shared meeting place. Refreshments will be served.
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Boy Scouts of
Athens
Sloan
Prisoners Freed From Camps of the British Today
Several hundred Sinn Fein political prisoners were released today from internment camps at Curragh Dublin Cork and other towns in accordance with King Georges proclamation on amnesty. Great crowds gathered to greet the prisoners.
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Dublin
Sinn Fein
Curragh
Cork
George
Closing Arguments In Lombardi Second-Degree Murder Trial
Akron reports closing arguments expected today in the Pete Lombardi case over the death of James Carmado. Prosecutors and defense counsel prepared for jury deliberations in the second degree murder trial.
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Akron, Dec
Pete Lombardi
James Carmado
Optimism as a Boat Over Adversity
A pithy remark compares optimism to a sturdy boat that helps people traverse hardship. The fragment mentions exhausting a gallon of gasoline, signaling a metaphorical or practical constraint amid struggle. The text reads as a reflective, literary aside.
Stomach Remedy Endorsed By Walter Main In 1921 Proof
Walter J. Main of Geneva Ohio testifies that Dr Orths Stomach Remedy cured years of stomach trouble after doctor visits failed. The ad promises a money back refund through any reputable druggist if the product does not meet claims. It names Cline Pharmacy and all druggists as retailers.
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Nelsonville News
Ladies Aid Society
Gilbert Pritchard
C. C. Sharp
Dr. F. L. Junod
Court and
Carpenter Streets
Res
Missionary Meeting
Ladies Aid
Mrs. Hutchinson
Boomer, W. Va
D. W. Law
Athens Furniture Exchange
Mill Street
Amesville
Ku Klux Klan
Kroger
Zenner Company Men’s Shop
Glouster
Boy Scouts
Dr. Orth
H. P
Nelson Ville
Wonderful Line of Christmas Toys
Arbuckle
Capitol Coffee
Bacon
Sean
Callie Hams
Ojeuliingier
Chestnut and
Harper Streets
Lancaster Gingham
Yard
Nashua
Germantown Yarn
Wqoilif
Nelson Ville, Ohio
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