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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1920

Page

5

Local Social and Family Notices from Columbus Area

Mrs Josephine Scott visited relatives in Columbus while Mr H G Giles of Union Station ticket office toured Cincinnati. Social Literary club meets Mrs W E Moler 42 West Washington Tuesday 2 30 pm. Mr and Mrs J R Lastro returned from Cincinnati after automobile dealers convention. Mr W C Sprague of Chicago visiting Mrs H L Jones. Lattimer of Nelsonville R D married at First M E parsonage to the bride's mother and groom's father in attendance. couple to live at Floodwood. Lattimer is a miner.

H. G. Giles Union Station Cincinnati W. E. Moler West Washington Street W. C. Sprague Chicago H. L. Jones F. W. Bush M. E. Parsonage Nelsonville John Lattimer Freda Bailey Chauncey

Sands Visit Ends During Oklahoma Trip

Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Sands of Trimble stopped in Athens for a brief time Saturday while returning home from a five week visit in western Oklahoma with their daughter Mrs. John Ruttman and family.

D. T. Sands Trimble Athens Oklahoma John Ruttman

Barnhill Family Day Out Reported

Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Chapman with Purl Barnhill Arlie Brim per Harley Barnhill Mae Arick Gladys Rhodes and Ruby Barnhill traveled to the Barnhill home on Dutch Ridge Sunday and spent the day.

O. C. Chapman Messrs Purl Barnhill Arlie Brimper Harley Barnhill Misses Mae Arick Gladys Rhodes Ruby Barnhill Barnhill Dutch Ridge

Christmas Visits and Sewing Club Gathering

Mrs. Leo Schaeffler from Cumberland arrives to spend the holidays with Dr. and Mrs. H. M. Taylor. Mr. Schaeffler will join Thursday before Christmas. The Ladies Tuesday Sewing club holds a Christmas gift exchange party hosted by Mrs. Roy Pilcher at 2 PM Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Moler and Mr. and Mrs. Harley Moler return from Cincinnati after attending the automobile convention festivities.

Leo Schaeffler Marguerite Taylor Cumberland H. M. Taylor Ladies Tuesday Sewing Club Roy Pilcher W. E. Moler Harley Moler Cincinnati

National missionary talk set at First M. E. Church

Mrs. Ward national field secretary of the Home Missionary Society will give a talk at the First M. E. Church Tuesday at 7 oclock. All interested in missionary work are invited to attend.

Meeting date changed for conservation league group

The Child’s Conservation League meeting Tuesday has been rescheduled to Thursday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Fred Fenzel 34 West Washington street due to a lecture at the M E church Tuesday evening.

Child’s Conservation League Fred Fenzel West Washington Street M. E. Church

Grayson Manages Bay Glow Sales Expansion

J H Grayson, manager of the J H Grayson Manufacturing Co, left Saturday for Berkeley California to supervise the Pacific coast sales agency. California has become a huge field for the Bay Glow product with sales exceeding the plant's current capacity this season.

J. H. Grayson J. H

Ohio Valley hospital to operate on Bernice Thompson today

Miss Bernice Thompson a former Athens girl and trained nurse faces a surgical operation at the Ohio Valley hospital in Wheeling West Virginia today. The report notes her career since leaving Athens includes work as an anesthetic nurse at Harpers Ferry hospital and mentions other local civic activities and travels.

Ohio Valley Hospital Wheeling W. Va Bernice Thompson Athens Athens State Hospital School of Nurses Thompson Harpers Ferry

Pi Beta Phi Patronesses Host Tea For Members

Pi Beta Phi sorority patronesses Mrs J Perry Wood Mrs Thomas R Biddle and Mrs Lena Slattery entertained the active chapter and pledges at a tea on Saturday evening in South Court Street. Forty guests in yellow and white gathered amid chrysanthemum centerpieces with music and readings.

Pi Phi Lena Slattery South Court Street J. Perry Wood Thomas R. Biddle Slattery Pi Beta Phi Sorority Marjorie Young Tread Helen Ballinger Lillian Frank Pi Beta Phi

Married Today Mystery Names Incomplete Ceremony

Rev. C L. Strecker performed the ceremony Saturday at 10:85 o'clock and in marriage Miss ame Mx, Ralph.

C L. Strecker Ame Ralph

Wedded in Athens McKee Conley couple wed in quiet ceremony

Oscar H. McKee and Wilma Conley were married Saturday at 9 AM in Athens. Rev. F. M. Evans officiated at Rev. Evans home on 45 Morris Avenue. The couple will reside at Orbiston.

Athens Oscar H. McKee Wilma Conley F. M. Evans Marietta M. E. Church

Pollyanna Xmas Party At Mrs Roberts Home

Mrs L W Roberts hosted the Pollyanna Sunday School class Christmas party at 116 Franklin Avenue for 25 girls aged 11 and 12. Miss Hester South led the mothers group in monthly events with a program including two piano solos by Marion Morse and readings by Clarice Totman and Margaret Laverty. Gifts were exchanged from a snow bank, followed by a luncheon.

L. W. Roberts Franklin Avenue Pollyanna M. E. Church Miss Hester South Marion Morse Clarice Totman Margaret Laverty

Five divorces granted in common pleas court

Judge Worstell presided as five divorce petitions were granted in the morning session. Fred Lohmeir received final separation from Florence after testimony of infidelity. Other cases included William and Ethel Miller, Clara and Roy Smith, Alice and Ellis Ayers, and Clifford and Nancy Rizer.

Fred Lohmeir Florence Common Pleas Court Worstell Fred Harris Sugar Creek Pomeroy William Miller Ethel Miller William Ethel Clara Smith Roy Smith Clifford Smiths Chauncey Alice Ayers Ellis Ayers Ellis Ayers Irene Clifford Rizer Nancy Soline Rizer

Regent of Greece Named After Ex-King’s Mother

The mother of ex King Constantine, Mother Olga, has succeeded Admiral Coundouriotis as regent of Greece during the plebiscite campaign. Voting is set for November 28 to decide the future course of the nation.

Greece Olga Constantine Coundouriotis Cee

Society Women in Fame in Art and Literature

New York society matrons are making mark in art and letters. Mrs. Wharton leads the literary field while Amelie Rives, Nellson O Shaughnessy, and Mrs. Barry Payne Whitney are prominent. William Aster Chanler and Miss Marierie A Curtis receive favorable commentary in criticism.

New York New York Society Wharton Pierre Troubetzkoy Amelie Rives Nellson O'Shaughnessy Barry Payne Whitney William Aster Chanler Marierie A. Curtis Eam Pierre Ees Nelson O'Shaughnessy M7 Payne Whitney Edith Wharton William Astor Chanler Marjorie Urtis

House Votes To Close Doors On Typhus Immigrant Horde

Washington December 13 The House passed the Johnson immigration bill by 293 to 41 to bar all immigrants for one year with relatives of naturalized citizens admitted. The measure now goes to the Senate amid doubts of approval and possible Sterling board alternative.

HOUSE U. S Washington Congress Senate Sterling South Dakota Johnson House Immigration Committee

Clifford Accuses Wife of Immoral Relations in Nelsonville

Clifford asserts his wife Nancy Soline engaged in immoral relations on February 28 with an unknown man at Joseph Chamlis' residence in Nelsonville. He claims she also lived with Abraham Six of Hamley Run.

Clifford Nancy Soline Joseph Chamlis’ Place Nelsonville Abraham Hamley Run

Argentina insists on amendments at the League of Nations

Buenos Aires reports that Argentina will press amendments proposed by Foreign Minister Puerryedon as long as it participates in the League of Nations. Dr. Pablo Torello, acting foreign minister, ridiculed claims that Argentina withdrew due to German influence or friendliness.

Buenos Aires Argentina Puerryedon League of Nations Pablo Torello Argentia United Press Europe Germany

House votes to begin debate on Volstead repeal

The House voted today to start immediate consideration of the Volstead resolution repealing many wartime laws. Debate on the resolution was limited to two hours.

Washington House

War Veteran Burns to Death in Lantern Fire

Isaiah Grovers age 70 a Civil War veteran died from burns received after his clothing caught fire when he fell on a lighted lantern at his East Liverpool Ohio home. The blaze enveloped him within seconds.

East Liverpool Isaiah Grovers

Foreign delegates may seek government guidance on cables

Washington reports that foreign delegates may return home to consult their governments before resuming talks on the disposition of former German cables seized during the war. Officials indicated progress has been elusive and further smoothing of positions is needed.

Washington

Agreement on Warships Not In Great Favor

Secretary Daniels said a limited naval arms agreement among England Japan and the United States would not be favored. He would back reductions only if global in scope to avoid appearing as a narrow alliance and triggering suspicions abroad.

Washington England Japan United States Daniels

Opposed Boling for Board in 1917 Denman Testimony

William Denman former United States Shipping Board chairman testified before the Welsh Investigating Committee that he opposed appointing R W Bolling brother in law to a board position in 1917 fearing embarrassment from presidential family ties. He warned America must convert ships to diesel engines to win maritime supremacy.

Washington William Denman United States Shipping Board R. W. Bolling Wilson Denman New York Bolling Tucker Sands Washington Bank America

Strickland Gillilan Visits Alma Mater Before Train

Strickland W. Gillilan, Ohio University alumnus and noted humorist with the Redpath Lecture Course, paused Monday at his alma mater while awaiting a train to Ripley West Virginia for an engagement.

Strick Strickland W. Gillilan Ohio University Redpath Ripley W. Va

Passion Play lecture on Oberammergau in town

Dr Yeuell, who toured Europe, presents The Passion Play as seen in Oberammergau tonight at 7 30. He impersonates Judas, shows 200 color slides from his own shots, and shares experiences with Anton Lang. Admission is free with a silver offering at the door.

Yeuell Oberammergau Little Village Moving Picture

Piles Cure Ad Promises Permanent Result

An Ohio classified-style notice offers a guaranteed cure for piles from C. W. Hickman of Roseville, inviting readers to share their pile troubles and promising a "CURE" rather than relief along with live agent opportunities and liberal commissions.

C. W. Hickman M. Roseville Ohio

Greece's Constantine Leaves for Home in Triumphal Escort

King Constantine departs Lucerne with a large exile entourage after a plebiscite signals Greek longing for his return. He and family sail from Venice aboard a cruiser, while most of the Greek fleet joins as an Adriatic escort in a pageant-like departure.

Lucerne Constantine Venice Adriatic

Samuel Ross Sentenced To Life For Wellsville Slaying

Samuel Ross, 40, was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Michael Eckert, 38, in Wellsville after pleading guilty to second degree murder. The killing stemmed from a quarrel three months ago.

Lisbon Samuel Ross Michael Eckert Wellsville Roses

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