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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1919
Page
5
Mrs. George L. Fenzel hosted a birthday party for her daughter Anna May Fenzel celebrating her twelfth anniversary with a 7 to 9 p m gathering. Sunday School classmates and playmates joined in dancing games and Christmas stories around a lit tree with red and green Yuletide decor. Light refreshments were served.
Rev. and Mrs. B F Timmons were surprised by a donation party hosted by Church of God members. The gathering at Mr and Mrs Charles Mariners home at 14 Lancaster Street featured many gifts appreciated by the couple.
Miss Nona Davis of Athens married Howard H Wright of Plain City Ohio on Sunday morning December 14 with Rev March officiating. An elaborate dinner followed at the bride’s sister Mrs Frank Russi’s home with guests including J S Withers L S Searles and families. The Wrights plan their future home in Plain City.
The Kindergarten held a crowded Christmas celebration planned by the children as a gesture to their families. They sang songs, played games, and acted as Santa delivering handmade presents and trimming the tree. Mothers prepared popcorn balls and Santa gave gifts before a joyful closure until January 6.
A Christmas service was given Wednesday evening by members of the University French department for the Cercle Francais and invited guests at the home of a department member.
A Christmas program at the Brown home impressed with a full French service and carols. Miss Hockenberry read Luke, Estella Allen and R P Tompkins sang Virgin at the Manger, Florence Hawkins performed O Divine Redeemer, Ora May Ballinger played Thais, Adams O Holy Night and others joined in. The Amen responses echoed from the upstairs hallway during final prayers.
Miss Nella Hubler married Herbert Everett this morning at 10 at the First M E parish with Rev C L Strecker officiating. Attendants were Miss Bessie L Hubler and John Dillinger. The couple, both of near Amesville, will live on a family farm where Mr Everett is employed.
Mrs. John Cross visits Saturday with sister Mrs. W. W. Kelly in Nelsonville. Mrs. Charles Mills spends Friday with friend Mrs. Philip Miller in Nelsonville.
Mrs. Anna White and her daughter Miss Melba left today for Columbus to spend Christmas with friends. Miss Nelle Finsterwald a history teacher at Oak Harbor High School returned home for the holiday vacation. Rev Dr and Mrs C L Strecker and son Charles are home from Marietta for the holidays. Mr and Mrs Robert Hess of Portsmouth joined relatives in Athens for the season.
Prof. C. L. Martzolff of Ohio University left Columbus today to attend the funeral of E. O. Randall, a famed Ohio historian and longtime friend. Mrs. Fannie Minear began yesterday for Pittsburg to visit her son in law and daughter and will stay in New York City and with family for the winter. Rev. B. F. Timmons learned by telegram that his sister Mrs. Jennie V. Steimla would arrive in Athens today after three years as a missionary in Port of Spain Trinidad, a West Indies post.
Akron Ohio December 20 Joe Martin of Cleveland was sentenced to life in prison under the habitual criminal statute. He confessed that during his 79 years of crime he spent most of his time in penitentiaries and had never been inside a church.
Parents and Circle Hill residents thank the girls of the Y W C A and Mr Parker and Mr Murch for a Friday night entertainment described as the best ever. The program pleased all and encouraged attendance at Sunday school while the children received a memorable treat.
In Soissons France American committee for devastated France drives relief with 8451 chickens in 100 towns, two farms producing 2000 birds monthly, incubators in border towns, 105 goats 1500 rabbits ducks and cows to aid war families, rolling stores reach towns with no shops or doctors.
Funeral services for Mrs. Charles L. Bardin will be held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at the Central Avenue M E church. Interment will follow in the West Union Street cemetery.
Ida Bartlett 38 died at home on Stimpson avenue from acute Brights disease after a yearlong illness. Funeral at Church of God on Hocking street Sunday at 1 pm. burial in Clarks Chapel. Survived by husband Simon Bartlett two sons Dan 18 and Clarence 16 parents Mr and Mrs Seldon Carsey Athens two sisters Mrs Bessie Lonas Canaanville Mrs Amanda Yocum Stewart and four brothers John Dave Jesse Athens and Elias of Mechanicsburg.
Dr. Claxton urges teachers and school officials to aid the 1920 census starting January 2. He notes schools can reassure foreign born residents about tax or legal consequences and help explain the census questions to the community.
Washington December 20 The sov ark, the ship carrying back Russia Alexander Berkman Emma Goldman and many radicals who preached revolution in the United States will depart tonight Representative Siegel of New York on the immigration committee said he was informed they would return to Russia to begin the new year with resolutions denouncing the United States and a happy new year for us.
John Hancock Hi defeated Shawnee Hi at the Ohio gym 27 to 9 in the evening game played at 7 30. Hancock forwards starred while the Shawnee attack was broken up by Hancock guards, signaling a strong improvement from Hancock this season.
Trimble-Wat Brammer appointed trustee to fill vacancy caused by election of Curr to land appraiser. Mrs Eliza Minear celebrated 56th birthday on Thanksgiving. Beebe and Amesville notices note local visits and birthdays. Fulton Chain New York residents petition to rename to Gawanka due to mail confusion.
Pancho Villa and his forces drive north toward the border as Mexican federal troops pursue. General Barragan says Villa moved from Chihuahua into Coahuila then into the Pino mountains near the Texas border. Barragan calls reports of German arms shipments to Mexico false.
Stone Mountain Gan-T Lage and Mayor Carl N. Guess propose a bond issue of 6 to fund a water works system, electric lights, and street improvements for the city. The plan seeks voter approval to finance essential public utilities and infrastructure upgrades.
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