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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1921

Page

5

East Side PTA hears McIntire on Pnogoga role

The East Side Parent-Teacher Association held its December meeting at the East Side building with vice-president Mrs. E R Walker presiding in the president’s absence. The program included Christmas carols by upper grades and a talk by Dean W W McIntire of State Normal College on the importance and potential benefits of the Pnogoga organization to schools. The next meeting is set for January 25 and is open to patrons and friends.

East Side Parent-Teacher Association Carl Fuller E. R. Walker Miss Spring Noel W. W. McIintire State Normal College of Ohio University MclIptire Pnogoga

Central schools Christmas program slated for Thursday

On Thursday afternoon December twenty second at 2 30 the Central schools will present a Christmas program in the high school assembly hall. The program begins with carols and musical numbers by the grades followed by a cantata A Christmas Secret performed by the four upper grades under Miss Spring’s direction.

Miss Spring

Christmas Party Held by Hobson Study Circle Hosts

Mrs Clyde Featherston and Mrs L C Burson hosted a Hobson Study Circle Christmas gathering at 75 East State Street. The event featured red and green decor, an illuminated tree, gift exchanges, and a musical program including Frances Hatch, Wiley Sprague, Miss Spring, William Austin, and Melba Woodworth with readings and piano numbers. A pop corn committee reported 126 portions.

Clyde R. Featherston L. C. Burson Hobson Study Wiley Sprague Spring William Austin J. R. Harvey Miss Spring Pop Corn Committee

Charity event at Y W C A by Hobson Circle

Corn balls were sent to the Y W C A party last night for distribution to the poor by the Hobson Circle. Well appointed refreshments were served to members and guests including Mrs. William Austin Mrs. Eva Griffin Mrs H S Burson Mrs J W Sands Mrs Wiley Sprague Miss Melba Woodworth Model Rice Frances Hatch Thelma Mapes and Geraldine Burns.

Hobson

Local notes: travels and meetings around town

Mr A E Whaley returns from Louisville business trip. Mr and Mrs Harold Coe come home from eastern wedding trip. Veterans of Foreign Wars to hold a special meeting at armory at 7 tonight. Dean W W McIntire departs for Cincinnati to join Mrs McIntire for college recess. Guy Saylor receives Koester School diploma and returns home. Donald Betts leaves for Cincinnati for Newtown Tea and Spice convention. Otto Dearth of Summerfield returns home after college friends visit.

Harold Coe the Veterans of Foreign Wars Armory Dean W. W. McIntire Cincinnati Mrs. McIntire Guy Saylor Koester School of Advertising Chicago Donald Betts The Newton Tea & Spice Co Otto Dearth Summerfield Ohio University

Holiday visits and travels of area residents listed

Miss Helen Allen from St Marys arrives for a two week vacation with Mr and Mrs J B Allen. Mr and Mrs Charles Mariner plan a Thursday trip to Akron to visit their daughter Mrs FE B Timms over Christmas. Mrs Claude B Parker of Gallipolis visits her mother Mrs C D Gist for the holidays. Dr Parker will join Saturday. Ada Helen and Mary Eleanor Slaughter from Chillicothe will visit relatives for Christmas. Charline Davies of Ashland Ky attends Phi Delta Theta dance at 227 East State Street hosted by Mr and Mrs W W Coe. former Ohio University student.

Helen Allen St. Mary of the Springs J. B. Allen Mrs Charles Mariner Akron FE. B. Timms Claude B. Parker Gallipolis C. D. Gist Dr. Parker Ada Helen Mary Eleanor Slaughter David Slaughter Chillicothe J. L. Edmundson FE. N. Cullums Carl Neff Charline Davies Ashland W. W. Coe Fast State Street Miss Davies Ohio University

Local arrival notices for visiting Hayman and Neff families

Prof and Mrs Lester Hayman and baby Alice Margaret of Morgantown W Va arrive to spend holidays with Mr and Mrs B A Bennet at 142 Lancaster St and Dr and Mrs E H Hayman of Murray. Dr and Mrs FE L Neff and Everett Jr of Wilkinsburg Pa arrive to visit relatives in Morgantown and Nelsonville before heading to Albany to see Dr Neff’s parents.

Lester Hayman Alice Margaret Morgantown W. Va B.A. Bennet Lancaster Street E. H. Hayman Murray FE. L. Neff Everett Jr Wilkinsburg, Pa Carl Neff West Washington Street Albany Dr. Neff Nelsonville

Deaths Funeral George W Hooper at 72 in Athens Ohio

George W Hooper died Tuesday night at his home on Mound Street at age 72. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 pm at the residence with interment in West Union street cemetery. Survived by a widow five children and four brothers and four sisters. An unrelated French note mentions not baking bread between Christmas and the Circumcision festival.

George W. Hooper Mound Street West Union Street Hooper John Poca W. Va Bert Athens Leonard Carmichael Toledo Edward Hooper Sherodsville Ralph Columbus Add Hooper Athens R. D Amsey Hooper del Hooper Los Angeles Calif Elizabeth Morris John Graham Wilbur Stansbury Minta Hooper Maxwell Nebraska

Buckeye Woman Heads Prohibition Publicity Bureau

Miss Georgia Hopley of Bucyrus Ohio named by Federal Prohibition Commissioner Roy A Haynes to organize and direct the publicity bureau created under the Volstead act. The newspaper woman has been active in Ohio politics and will lead the campaign for enforcement education.

Georgia Hopley Bucyrus O Federa Prohibition Roy A. Haynes Ohio Politica

Reorganization of Ohio Government Affects Public Business

Governor Harry L. Davis explains how the state government reorganization changes the handling of public business. This is the second of a series, with a third article promised in an early issue.

the Messenger Harry L. Davis

Ohio highway plan cuts costs and boosts 1922 road progress

Ohio reorganized the department of highways and public works to establish a single responsible head, reduce staff by over 1000, and cut expenses by 158000. The overhaul created division offices to save travel time, began a fixed yearlong program, finished the state to state National highway, and pushed the Cleveland Buffalo and Dixie highways toward completion.

Ohio Department of Highways and Public Works Highway Department Public Columbus Commonwealth Wheeling W. Va Richmond Indiana Cleveland Buffalo Toledo Cincinnati

Lincoln Highway Completion Moves Forward in Kansas

The project covers about 20 miles in Allen and Auglaize counties and is slated for completion next year. The Lincoln highway is finished from Wyandotte county east to the state line with only about one mile left under contract.

Allen Auglaize County Wyandotte County

Nelsonville Sunday School Christmas Party at Bertha Howard Home

The Sun day School class of Mr. R. L. Barker held a Christmas party Tuesday evening at Miss Bertha Howard’s Chestnut street home. The gathering featured exchanging presents, games, music, and conversation followed by an elegant late supper. Attendees included Ju lia Six, Mary Brown, Nola Bishop and son John Scott, Eva Kemper, Agnes Wallace, Bertha Barker, Clara Caldwell, Cora Wade, Sadie Brickles and Margaret, Maggie Craie, T. T. Wallace FY, Jack, Frank Moore, Nora Siddle, W. FE. Humphrey, Will Barker, Louise Pearce, Lassie Clark, Margaret Clark, Bessie Deer, and Bertha Howard.

Bertha Howard Chestnut Street R. L. Barker Mesdes Ju John Scott Eva Kemper Agnes Wallace Bertha Barker Clara Caldwell Cora Wade Sadie Brickles Margaret Maggie Craie T. T. Wallace Jack Frank Moore Nora Siddle W. FE. Humphrey Will Barker Louise Pearce Lassie Clark Margaret Clark Bessie Deer

Harvey to Meet Briand on Arms Limitation Stand

American Ambassador George Harvey will meet Premier Briand in London tonight to discuss France's position on arms limitation, according to reliable sources.

London George Harvey Briand France

London Auction Sells 300-Year-Old Indian Dishes Alleged to Break when Touched

A set of three ancient Indian dishes dating about 300 years ago drew bidders in London as sellers claimed the pieces carried magic powers, including the ability to shatter into pieces if touched with poison. The auction raised questions about superstition and historic artifacts.

London

Tough Old Birds Stolen for Xmas Dinner

Three elderly, ailing birds owned by Mr and Mrs H W Brooks of Carpenter Street were stolen from the Brooks chicken coop. The couple had planned to keep them for their son, but a thief took them last night and Brooks offered a Christmas present to the thief if he provides his name and address.

H. W. Brooks Carpenter Street Brooks Chicken Coop Brooks

Plains Road Gets Cinders Near Homes

The Plains Workmen lay cinders on a road near Let Suess Elmer Coon and Mrs. Mary Stauffer, praised by all. Mr. and Mrs. Fin Cook spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Rose in Athens. Mrs. Joe Hutchins learned Jim Parfitt and family reached Marion Illinois and began work next day. Grace, child of Mac Gabriel, former Plains boy, is ill with scarlet fever and diphtheria. Mrs. Den Gabriel is improving.

Let Suess Elmer Coon Mary Stauffer Fin Cook Rose Athens Joe Hutchins Jim Parfitt Marion Grace Mac Gabriel Plains den Gabriel

Athens visitors greet Chillicothe kin during holidays

Mr and Mrs Jeff Harrison visited Athens on Wednesday to meet Myrtle West of Chillicothe. She will stay with her mother and other relatives through the holidays after illness with diphtheria.

Jeff Harrison Athens Myrtle West Chillicothe

Mother seeks restraining order to quiet will dispute

Mrs Mary F A Hayes and daughter Bessie Hayes obtained an injunction in Cleveland Ohio to stop son Dr William C Hayes and two daughters from telephoning or visiting. They allege the family objects to the will and protests by calls and visits at their shared address.

Cleveland Mary FA Hayes Bessie Hayes William C. Hayes South Lorain Belle Muelle Lakewood

Cardinal Decabrieres Dies at 97 in Montpelier

Aged Cardinal Decabrieres dies in Montpelier at 97. The report notes his long life and remarks on changing times, reflecting on past marriages and present propriety with a tone of irony.

Diese

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F. L. Preston Company Central Hobson Circle Xmas Party Boston Zenner A. E. Whaley Louisville, Ky Buckeye Prohibition Publicity Bureau Harvey Vera Simpson Will Ghee the Ladies Bazaar the Christmas Store Mmichenry & Sister Wooltex
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