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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1920

Page

5

Local News Notes and Social Arrivals

Miss Ruth Davis hosts Miss Bertha Higgins of Lancaster for the weekend. Mrs. Jno Kern learns of the death of her sister Mrs. W S Bragg of Davenport Iowa. Mrs. James A Palmer of 28 North College street hosts the Sunnyside Needle club Friday at two in the afternoon.

Ruth Davis Bertha Higgins Lancaster Jno. Kern W. S. Bragg Davenport Iowa James A. Palmer North College Street Sunnyside Needle Club

Religious society meetings and Pythian Sisters initiation

The Friendly Society of the Presbyterian church meets in the church parlors at 2 30 Friday afternoon. Friday at 7 the Pythian Sisters meet with initiation urged for the degree staff. The Womans Home Missionary Society of the First M E church gathers Friday afternoon at 2 in the church parlors.

Friendly Society of the Presbyterian Church Pythian Sisters Womans Home Missionary Society of the First M. E. Church

Nabby Lee Ames D A R chapter to meet Saturday

At the home of Mrs. Eli Dunkle on Church street the Nabby Lee Ames chapter of the D A R will meet Saturday afternoon at 2 30.

Eli Dunkle Church Street Nabby Lee Ames The

Mrs De Valson Davis Heads to Detroit for Holidays

Mrs. De Valson Davis leaves Friday morning for Detroit Michigan to spend the holidays with her sisters Mrs. Frank Walness and Mrs. Paul Carringan.

de Valson Davis Detroit, Mich Frank Walness Paul Carringan

Parents urged to bring children to Christmas party

All parents with children in beginners primary and junior departments of the Christian Sunday school are asked to ensure the youngsters reach the church Friday afternoon by 8 30 for the annual Christmas party.

Christian Sunday School

Eight Pound Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Johnson

Announcement cards report the birth of an eight pound daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Johnson of Trimble on Tuesday December 14. The child is the granddaughter of Mayor E. A. Johnson of Trimble and a great niece of M. W. B. Johnson of Athens.

Donald Johnson Trimble E. A. Johnson M. W. B. Johnson Athens

Higley Family Heads to Florida on Three Month Visit

Mr and Mrs Will M Higley of Albany travel to Florida for a three month stay en route via Athens. They will be joined in Chillicothe by the former's brother Mr P H Higley of Gillespieville. Their destination is West Palm Beach.

Will M. Higley Albany Athens Florida Chillicothe P. H. Higley Gillespleville West Palm Beach

Ladies of Martzolff Class Seek Christmas Candy Donations

The Ladies of the Martzolff Class request candy donations for the Children’s Home. Bring items to Sunday school next Sunday or leave with Mrs. George Fenzel at 34 W Washington St. Members who know a child in need of candy should call Mrs. Fenzel.

Martzolff George Fenzel W. Washington Street

Christmas Cantata At East Side School

The East Side School held a Christmas cantata that filled the hall with holiday songs and community joy. Students and staff performed under warm lights as families gathered to celebrate the season.

Christmas Cantata Enjoyed by East Side Students

Wed nesday afternoon at East Side School the fifth and sixth graders presented a Christmas cantata for parents and friends. Donald Kinsel as Santa Claus, Violet Collins as Fairy Godmother, Pauline Jones as Sleep Fairy, and Pauline Swanson as Mother Goose led a warm, well staged performance with bright costumes and a strong chorus. The finale featured a Christmas carol as chimes rang and the Nativity was proclaimed. The audience praised the pupils and credited the teachers and accompanist Miss Bessie Dickson and chorus director Miss Frances Carr for their devoted work.

Ner East Side Santa Claus Marcia Scott Donald Kinsel Violet Collins Pauline Jones Pauline Swanson Cecil Templin John Dalton Whistling Willie James Overmeyer Paul Dalton Picanniny Pete Pete Christ Bessie Dickson Frances Carr

Birthday Party Held for Mary Lee On Wednesday

A birthday celebration for Mary Lee marked her seventh year with a Wednesday party at Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Lee’s home at 105 University Terrace. About 25 children attended between 2 and 5 pm.

W. W. Lee University Terrace Mary

Mary Helen Lee's Christmas Birthday Party

Helen Lee hosts a Christmas birthday party for Mary Helen Lee with games singing cookies and a decorated tree A Santa Claus appearance and a large birthday cake adorned with candles highlighted the dining room gathering Attendees include Delia Dorsey Lucile Gardner Helen Drake Ruth Drake Alice Smith Virginia Marquis Jane Marquis Leah Beverage Jack Beverage Lorene Rodehaver Kathaleen Frum Lois McCoy Mary Ellen DeMolet Ruth Phillips Mary Jones Dora Comstock Margaret Jones Laneve Jones Doris Cowan Helen Searls James Roach Robert Worthman Billy Burt John Marquis and others.

Helen Lee Mary Helen Santa Claus Delia Dorsey Lucile Gardner Helen Ruth Drake Alice Smith Virginia Jane Marquis Leah Jack Beverage Lorene Rodehaver Kathaleen Frum Lois McCoy Mary Ellen DeMolet Ruth Phillips Mary Jones Dora Comstock Margaret Laneve Jones Doris Cowan Helen Virginia Searls James Harrison Roach Robert Worthman Billy Burt John Lee Marquis Mary Helen Lee

Study Circle Meets in Higley Parish on Psychical Research

The Higley Study Circle met with Mrs. P. H. Druggan at 11 Church street on Wednesday afternoon at 2. President Mrs. George H. Junod led a round table session with quotes from Ella Wheeler Wilcox. Mrs. W. L. Gard read a paper and other readings. guests spoke on the topic during general discussion.

Higley P. H. Druggan Church Street George H. Junod Ella Wheeler Wilcox W. L. Gard

Dinner in Honor of Mr and Mrs Mayhan of Columbus

Mrs Saydee Salters entertained at the cafeteria with a 12 o'clock dinner honoring Mr and Mrs Mayhan of Columbus. Guests included Mr and Mrs N W Baker Mr and Mrs C B Beverage Miss Ida Allison Clyde Beverage Helen Salters Winnie Hunter of New Marshfield and Master Ashton Cullums.

Saydee Salters Mayhan Columbus N. W. Baker C. B. Beverage Ida Allison Clyde Beverage Helen Salters Winnie Hunter New Marshfield Ashton Cullums

Alpha Delta Pi Dance at Masonic Temple

The Alpha Delta Pi sorority hosted a dancing party at the Masonic Temple with a six piece orchestra and forty college girls in pastel gowns and vivid colors. Decorations were simple with ferns chrysanthemum clusters and a cozy corner, while gold and silver pencils were given as favors. Bill Trone, a 1920 Ohio University graduate and Delta Tau Delta from Cincinnati, performed with the orchestra.

Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Masonic Temple Met Fayer Bill Trone Ohio University Delta Tau Delta Cincinnati

Local Hostesses and Out of Town Guests Named

Miss Irma E Voigt dean of women along with Mrs E B Morrison Mrs Delbert T Robinson Dr D Scott Allen Mr and Mrs Carl Beasley acted as chaperons. Out of town guests included Miss Dorothy Allen Nelsonville Miss Fern Macnamee and Mr Asa Brad berry of Pomeroy.

Irma E. Voigt E. B. Morrison Delbert T. Robinson D. Scott Allen Carl Beasley Dorothy Allen Nelsonville Fern Macnamee Asa Bradberry Pomeroy

Wage Cutting Attends Much Idleness Now

In the Middle West a surplus of three job seekers for every five positions exists as railroads shed thousands of workers. Chicago and North Western shops report over 600 layoffs in two weeks, while 176 of 1,292 plants cut wages since September and 102 hire at lower rates. Charles J. Boyd notes 160 job seekers per 100 jobs at the state bureau.

Chicago Middle West Chicago and Northwestern Ohio Indiana Middle Western Charles J. Boyd State Free Employment Bureau

Mrs John Parker Dies Suddenly at 68 in Alexander

Mrs John Parker died suddenly Wednesday afternoon at 4 at her home in Alexander aged 68. She was child of Charles and Fannie Matheny. Funeral set for Friday at 2 at Hebbardsville Presbyterian church with burial in adjoining cemetery. Survived by husband three sisters and two brothers Henrietta Mathews Charlotte Cromley Athens George Pattrick Henry Matheny Homer Matheny, all Alexander.

John Parker Alexander Charles Fannie Matheny Hebbardsville, Presbyterian Church Henrietta Mathews Charlotte Cromley Athens George Pattrick Henry Matheny Homer Matheny

Duties of Citizen Brought to Minds of Athens People

Dr. Frank Loveland lectured on The Pitfalls of Democracy at Ewing Hall, Athens. A capacity audience heard him stress individual duties to uphold democracy and the nation’s reputation as a model for the world. Rev. Herbert Yeuell introduced the speaker.

Frank Loveland Ewing Hall Athens Loveland Herbert Yeuell

Attention QG A R Special Meeting Notice

QG A R calls a special meeting for Saturday December 18 at 1 o clock to elect and install officers. ELI ROUSH PC.

A. R Eli Roush P.C

Planned global cable expansion urged by Kellogg hearings

Senate hearings on cable landings broadened to include international lines and the fate of former German cables. W. W. Wilkins and Newcomb Carlton urged rapid construction to connect the United States with South America, the Near and Far East, Europe, and Japan, arguing cables serve peace and large news flow.

L. C. Martin United Press Washington United States Senate Kellogg Committee Kellogg International Communications Conference W. W.wkins United Pre&Ss Senate Committee South America Newcomb Carlton Western Union Near Far East Europe China Japan Italy Holland

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