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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1921

Page

3

Open House at Nelsonville Y M C A

An open house program for the Nelsonville Y M C A features pyramid work drills games and athletic contests. A cordial invitation is extended to all especially parents of boys in the regular classes. Guests include Cincinnati visitors and residents from Ann Arbor Logan Sparks Nevada Pittsburg and local families.

Cincinnati C. H. Rouderbush Harry Johnson Ann Arbor Michigan Maria Sheppard Miles Sheppard R. D. McManigal, Jr Charles Carter Pittsburg Hazel Thurnis Elise Martin Logan Ed. C. Cody Juniper Elizabeth Sparks Nevada Albert Juniper

Jacksonville Team Faces All Star Y on Friday Evening

Jacksonville's first team meets All Star Y on Friday in a big game. Sam Johnson's Sun school class team will play the intermediates in the proceeding match.

Acksonville All Star Sam Johnson

Prohibition raid finds still and mash at Lena Blackford home

Prohibition officers raided Lena Blackford’s Sand Run residence and recovered a complete 15 gallon copper still, about 110 gallon of mash, and about 2 gallons of run whiskey. The owner claimed necessity for her small daughter and invalid to support. Frank Sheren of Sand Run was also arrested nearby with evidence and bond bottles.

Lena Blackford Sand Run Yestern Prohibition Danash Jesse Bryan Harve Sines Lar Pser Logan Frank Sheren 2Ar Sheren Gan

Christmas Play Brightens Kimberly School Despite Rain

A Christmas entertainment at Kimberly school drew more attendees than the building could comfortably hold amid a daylong downpour. The Sunday school program featured tableaus dialogs and songs. Santa Claus handed out treats from a large tree as Kimberly Store Company helpers ensured children left happy.

Kimberly School Nta Claus Kimberly Theildren

Local Christmas Dinner Hosted by Mr and Mrs Skiver

Mr and Mrs Frank Skiver hosted a Christmas dinner Sunday at their west of city home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Gilbert Valkinling and family, Mr and Mrs Bennett Fiske and family, Mr and Mrs Pearl Skiver and son, Mr Mack Skiver of Aberly, Minnie Laughlin and daughter Edna, and Mr John Reliford.

Frank Skiver Gilbert Valkinling Mily Bennett Fisked Pearl Skir Mack Skiver Aberly Minnie Laughlin Ughter Edna John Reliford

Reserved Seats Offered For Home Talent Play At Local Opera House

An advance option lets patrons reserve seats for ten cents at the Lenial for tonight and tomorrow’s performances at Stuartt's Opera House by the Women’s Community Club. Recent social visits include Mrs Mabel Schafstall and daughter Marion and Mr and Mrs Fred Thompson with daughter Josephine. Mr and Mrs J H Schnackenberg returned with son Billy.

Stuartt’s Opera House Mabel Schafstall Daught Marion Fredompson Josephine Rs. H. E. Johnston J. H. Schnackenberg Billy

Presbyterian church party invites all members Friday

The regular monthly congregational party at the Presbyterian church will be in the social rooms Friday night from 7 to 9. Hosts include groups led by Mrs. L. R. Keleh, Mrs. R. H. Johnson, and Mrs. Ed. Juniper.

Congregational Church Presbyterian Church L. R. Keleh R. H. Johnson Ed. Juniper

Death of Glouster Resident Mrs George Dupler

Mrs. George Dupler 66 of Glouster was found dead in bed about 4 AM. She had been in poor health over a year but was at the supper table yesterday. Survived by husband and four sons Ed in this city Harry Clyde Columbus and Tom Denver. Funeral plans await word from Denver.

George Dupler Glouster

Initiation of 25 at Chickamauga Tribe meeting

A class of 25 was initiated at a Tuesday evening gathering of Chickamauga Tribe No. 44 IOOD. Although 35 were planned, 10 candidates were absent, and the degrees will be conferred at the lodge next Tuesday evening.

Richards Leaves for Akron After Visit with Parents

James Richards departed early today for Akron following a short stay with his parents Mr and Mrs J A Richards in the city.

James Richards Akron J. A. Richards

Cambridge Family Guests at Johnston Home

Mr and Mrs F B Birtcher and their son Harry of Cambridge are visiting Mrs Birteher, who is the mother of Mr and Mrs James Johnston, and are guests in their home.

F. B. Birtcher Harry Cambridge

Misses Myers Visit Grandparents in Chauncey

Misses Helen and Maxine Myers visit their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Gardner in Chauncey, showing family ties and hometown travel.

Helen and Maxine Myers Mrs. M. J. Gardner Chauncey

Gunder Return From Visit To Coolville

Mr and Mrs D W Gunder returned to their home in Coolville yesterday after visiting their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Clarence Bingham for several days.

D. W. Gunder Coolville Clarence Bingham

Barbersville Veteran Receives Pension Increase

John Lowry of Barbersville West Virginia, a Civil War veteran now living in this city, has been notified by Congressman Foster that his pension has been raised to 72 dollars per month.

John Lowry Barbersville W. Va Foster Lowry

Burglary Hits Eddy Hardware on Highstreet

The Eddy hardware store on Highstreet was burglarized last night after a basement window was broken. The thief entered the main store and took just over a dollar from the cash register along with pennies and a fire-damaged half dollar. Several pocket knives and a

Eddy Hardware Highstreet

Juvenile suspected in store burglary with visible interior

A thief with nerves entered a store through a small window hole while three lights burned, making the interior visible to passersby. The tiny window suggests the perpetrator was likely a juvenile.

Local Man Arrested on Paternity Charge Marries in City

Joe Perry held on a paternity charge filed by Lucy Stiers and jailed by Marshal Williams. Later that afternoon the couple, accompanied by Ambrose Gibbs Jr., obtained a marriage license. Justice Helwig of Athens officiated at a 6 o'clock wedding yesterday evening.

Joe Perry Lucy Stiers Marshal Williams Joe Lucy Ambrose Gibbs Jr Justice Helwig Athens

Funeral for Mrs. Joe Diamond Held in Hollister

The funeral for Mrs. Joe Diamond of Hunterdon who died in a Columbus hospital will be held at Hollister church Friday at 1 pm. Interment follows in Hollister cemetery. She was 21 and died from complications after giving birth about three weeks ago.

Joe Diamond Hunterdon Columbus Hollister

Anita Stewart in Play Things of Destiny at Ambrose

Anita Stewart stars in Play Things of Destiny at The Ambrose with a special music program Friday night. A Saturday matinee is scheduled for 1 30 PM.

Ambrose Anita Stewart

Tremble hosts Christmas party in honor of Columbus guest

A pound party was held at Miss Grace Baird of Trimble with Miss Camilla Bellman of Columbus as guest. The evening featured games dancing and a midnight lunch for attendees including Goldie Williams Charlotte Meeks Mabel Cary Vera Fierce Alice Kasler Hazel Anderson Bessie Tinkham Martha Dunlevy Mary Hills Erma Thomas Ida Vernon and the escorts Irving Kasler James Meeks Wayne Fierce Ernest Thomas Floyd Skinner Cloyd Householder John Danko George McKinley Fred Jansen Arthur Shumway plus the host and hostess.

Grace Baird Trimble Camilla Bellman Columbus Miss Baird Goldie Williams Charlotte Meeks Mabel Cary Vera Fierce Alice Kasler Hazel Anderson Bessie Tinkham Martha Dunlevy Mary Hills Erma Thomas Ida Vernon Irving Kasler James Meeks Wayne Fierce Ernest Thomas Floyd Skinner Cloyd Householder John Danko George McKinley Fred Jansen Arthur Shumway

Only One Man Eligible for Buchtel Postmaster

Congressman I M Foster recommended C C Graham of Buchtel for postmaster. Graham, son of former mayor C B Graham, has 30 years in town and is weigh boss for the New York Coal Company. He was the only applicant certified eligible by the civil service commission with a grade of 82.5.

I. M. Foster Harding C. C. Graham Buchtel Graham C. B. Graham Buchtel High School Parkersburg W. Va New York Coal Company Civil Service Commission Albert Soules Porter Sweezey Friends of Soules Sweezey Commission

British and American Soldiers in Spanish Foreign Legion face hardships

Lieut.-Col. C. P. Hawkes reports in a London paper that many Western volunteers who joined the Spanish Foreign Legion in Morocco are disillusioned. They describe grossly misleading terms, poor clothing, feeding, and medical care, and the Spanish Army’s lack of organization for war. The Rif tribes are noted as formidable, entrenched fighters with some captured field pieces and machine guns.

William Sweets United Press London Spanish Foreign Legion Morocco C. P. Hawkes Gibraltar Hawkes

Maude Stubbs Files Divorce Over Alleged Assault Claim

Maude Moore Stubbs alleges in a Tacoma divorce complaint that her husband William Hi. Stubbs held her while Miss Ethel Stolph beat and kicked her for refusing to enter a life of shame.

Tacoma Wash William Hi. Stubbs Ethel Stolph Maude Moore Stubbs

Big money menace in intercollegiate sports voiced

At the National Collegiate Athletics Association meeting in New York leaders warn that gate receipts and funding pressure may drive programs to cheat or scrap competition if the commercial influence cannot be curbed. Notable attendees include Dr. G. L. Meylan of Columbia and Dr. Edward Fauver of Wesleyan.

Henry,.l. Farrell United Press New York National Collegiate Athletics Association G. L. Meylan Columbia Edward Fauver Wesleyan

May Lose Home Because of Fight Made in Election

Cincinnati December 29 A political move to hinder enforcement of a street car fare reduction ordinance before the election led to attorney William J Schultz possibly losing his home The Ohio supreme court ordered sheriff Fred Bader to seize Schultz property to satisfy court costs totaling 4442 65 Schultz a leader in the gas referendum struggle has spent heavily in opposing higher rates

Cincinnati William J. Schultz Fred Bader Ohio Supreme Court Schultz

Indictments Expected in High Price Profiteering Drive

Washington reports more profiteering indictments soon as the federal price-boost crackdown expands. Several targets include building material concerns amid soaring prices despite antitrust actions, with Attorney General Daugherty notified.

Washington Department of Justice Daughtery

Prices and Quality in Hocking District Mines

The piece argues the Hocking coal market collapsed from overproduction and profiteering, detailing miners and operators blamed for abuses. It warns of looming settlements, potential raises, and the need for concessions to regain buyer competitiveness and industrial prosperity.

Hocking

Train resumes use of Central Union Station in Cincinnati

Traing resumed use of Central Union Station here today as waters of the Ohio fell to 54 feet. Officials said the river will probably go below the danger line of 50 feet by night, prompting cautious reopening of the rail hub.

Cincinnati Central Union Station Ohio

DIES IN COLUMBUS Railroad Clerk C Jones passes away

Col umbus December 29. C Jones 51 railroad clerk died at a hospital here after gall bladder operation. The body will be taken to Athens today for burial or funeral services.

Columbus Col Asus C. Jones Athens

Jones, former Athens post office worker now railway mail clerk

The note states Mr. Jones previously served at the Athens post office and has lately worked as a railway mail clerk. The family home is on Richhind Avenue.

Jones Athens Richhind Avenue

Reward offered for arrest in attack on Nettie Griffin

Rewards totaling $1500 were offered today for information leading to the arrest of a negro who attacked Mrs. Nettie Griffin, 18, as she walked to her home Tuesday in Lockland Ohio.

Lockland Mra Nettie Griffin

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