Miss Frances Foster Visits Home for Week
Miss Frances Foster arrived yesterday from Washington D C to spend a week with relatives and friends. Mrs Z L Powers departed today for Gallipolis to join Mr Powers at his parents home for a visit. Miss Enid Townsend went to Piqua for a few days to visit Miss Margaret Yenny. Ernest Algeo traveled to Columbus to visit his father over New Year’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Foster
Washington D. C
Z. L. Powers
Gallipolis
Mr. Powers
C. M. Powers
Enid Townsend
Piqua
Margaret Yenny
Ernest Algeo
Columbus
Local Notes and Family News In Brief
In hospital in the city a patient receiving treatment. William Lippincott of Long Branch NJ, formerly of Athens, is recovering well after surgery two weeks ago. Ernest Gross and wife and two sons plan a New Year visit to Crooksville to see Mrs. Gross' father Charles Brown and relatives. Walter P. Porter and Fauna Snyder announce the birth of Virginia Louise, an 8 pound daughter born Friday January 31, first granddaughter of T. A. Snyder. Dr. D E Starr of Sterling and Everett Starr of Huntington WV have returned home after visiting their father C B Starr who is improving from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lippincott
Long Branch
New Jersey
Athens
Ernest Gross
Crooksville
Gross
Charles Brown
Walter P. Porter
Fauna Snyder
West State Street
Virginia Louise
T. A. Snyder
D. E. Starr
Sterling
Mr. Everett Starr
Huntington
W. Va
C. B. Starr
Family Gatherings and Travel Highlight Holiday Visits
Mr and Mrs Carl Beasley host house guests from Cincinnati including Mrs Beasley's parents and siblings. Judge L G Worstell returns from Goshen Indiana after Christmas with the Drakes. Cadet Cecil W Nist returns to West Point after Christmas with grandparents in Grosvenor street. He received his appointment from Salem Oregon, home of his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Worstell
Goshen
Ind
J. S. Drake
Cecil W. Nist
West Point
John Welch Jr
Grosvenor Street
Salem
Oregon
Miss Faye Lippincott Visits Relatives in Somerset and Newark
Miss Faye Lippincott a government employee in Washington D C visits her parents Mr and Mrs William Lippincott at 46 East State Street. She travels with her brother Ray a student at Ohio University to Somerset and Newark to see their Aunt Mrs Annie D Zartsmanana and her son Lloyd along with other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faye Lippincott
Washington D. C
William Lippincott
East State Street
Miss Lippincott
Ray Lippincott
Ohio University
Somerset
Newark
Annie D. Zartsmanana
Lloyd
Athens teachers at Columbus meeting of Ohio State Teachers Assn
Athens educators listed as attendees at the Ohio State Teachers Association meeting in Columbus include Prof. F. S. Coultrap Dr. Oscar Chrismas Dean and Mrs. RB W Chubb Dean W W McLintire Supt. C E Stailey Mrs. Margaret Tilley Miss Virginia Tilley Mr. Harold Mardis Miss Mary Connett Dr. W L Gard Miss Mary Kahler Miss Bertha Bridgman and Mr. Darrell Moore Former Athens teachers present were Prof. B O Skinner Miss Zella Foster Miss Mae Connor Miss Viva Dickerson and Miss Margaret Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Columbus
Ohio State Teachers’ Association
F. S. Coultrap
Oscar Chrismas
RB. W. Chubb
W. W. Mclintire
C. E. Stailey
Margaret Tilley
Virginia Tilley
Harold Mardis
Mary Connett
W. L. Gard
Mary Kahler
Bertha Bridgman
Darrell Moore
Prof
B. O. Skinner
Zella Foster
Mae Connor
Viva Dickerson
Margaret Sullivan
Wedded Last Day of Year As the year 1920 drew to a close
A couple united in marriage on December 31 1920 sealing their vows as the year ended. The ceremony took place in a local church with friends and family in attendance.
Marriages Highlight Athens Courthouse and Presbyterian Service
Today in Athens Joe Judson of Jacksonville and Grace Brown of Jacksonville wed at the Court House in a ceremony led by Rev. F Brown of Logan. The couple plans to reside in Jacksonville after a Lancaster honeymoon joined by Rev and Mrs Brown and Mrs Robert Brown. In a separate 11 am Presbyterian ceremony Miss Clara Champlin of Chauncey and Clarence Hillen, a former First Division France veteran, were married with Hillen returning to work at Millfield's Big Bailey Coal Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Joe Judson
Grace Brown
Jacksonville
Court House
F. Brown
Logan
Brown
Robert Brown
Lancaster
Judson
A. Y. Wilcox
Clara Champlin
Clarence Hillen
Chauncey
France
Athens County
Mr. Hillen
The
Big Bailey Coal Co
Millfield
Wedded at Wheeling Mary Agnes Poston Marry Edward Grosvenor
Mary Agnes Poston daughter of Lewis J L Poston of New England Ohio and Edward L Grosvenor of Canaanville Ohio wed Dec 28 1920 at the bridegroom's sister home. Rev Charles H Robinson officiated. The bride wore blue velour. They will honeymoon then live in Canaanville Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Mary Agnes Poston
Lewis JL. Poston
New England
Edward L. Grosvenor
Canaanville
Harry H. Winder
Northabush Street
Charles H. Robinson
First United Presbyterian Church
Wheeling Register
Marriage of Mansfield and Fish in Marietta
Announcement of the marriage of William James Mansfield of Athens and Doris Fish of Little Hocking at Marietta on December 18. Rev. Frank N. Lynch officiated at the First Methodist Church. Doris Fish, daughter of Frank and Mrs. Fish, is a schoolteacher who taught at Frost. Mansfield, son of Elmer and Mrs. Mansfield of 153 East Mill Street, is a World War II veteran who served two years in France with the 387th Division. The couple will reside in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William James Mansfield
Athens
Doris Fish
Little Hocking
Marietta
Frank N. Lynch
First Methodist Church
Frank Fish
Frost
Elmer Mansfield
East Mill Street
France
Mansfield
Former Athenian Weds Erie Farmer’s Son
Former Athenian marries Mr. Harry C Goodspeed son of G E Goodspeed of Marion and Miss Mildred Swartzman daughter of William Swartz man a Erie Pennsylvania in the Lutheran parsonage Marion Rev J W Schillinger officiating The couple will reside in Erie after a short wedding visit Goodspeed is an electrical coil winder for General Electric in Erie
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Goodspeed
G. E. Goodspeed
North Grand Ave
Marion
Mildred Swartzman
William Swartzman
Erie
Pennsylvania
J. W. Schillinger
Penna
Athens
General Electric Company
Byers Company Takes Over Athens Real Estate Fixtures
The Robert C. Byers Company closes a deal to acquire the fixtures and site of the Athens Real Estate Company on East Washington Street. Under Managing Vice President William A. Moorhead the Byers Company will take possession Monday. C. F. Mosure and Clyde Gatchel join the sales organization and begin duties immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Byers
Athens Real Estate
East
Washington Street
Byers
William A. Moorhead
C. F. Mosure
Clyde Gatchel
Glouster
New York Stock Market Ends Year Calm Amid Weekend Watch
The New York stock market opened firm except Atlantic Gulf which fell after opening and hit a yearly low. U S Steel rose to 80 from 79, while traders expected a quiet last trading day of 1920 as war rumors failed to stir activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atlantic Gulf
U. S
Athens Social Roundup and Local Obituaries
The Plains Mrs. Harry Porter shopped in Athens Wednesday. Robert Hawk is ill with chicken pox. Carl Michael and Jake Matheny visited Athens Thursday. Nell Shiply of Athens called on Mr and Mrs Hutchins Thursday. She visits her grandmother Mary Michaels and relatives for the weekend. Locals attended the funeral of Mrs Herman Rhorick at New Marshfield Friday. Mrs Mary Michaels and grandson Carl attended Charles Collins’s funeral at New Marshfield Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Porter
Athens
Robert Hawk
Carl Michael
Jake Matheny
Nell Shiply
Joe Hutchins
Mary Michaels
Herman Rhorick
New Marshfield
Carl
Charles Collins
Byers Meeting Attracts Athens Area Group To Columbus
The Robert C. Byers Co. associates directors stockholders and families depart Athens Monday for a two day state convention in Columbus. Attendees include Prosecutor and Mrs W B Bartels Mr and Mrs Frank M McKay Mr and Mrs George Junod Mr and Mrs Pearl W Helwig Mr and Mrs C F Mosure Mr and Mrs George L Grim Vice President William A Moorhead Mr and Mrs Rafael R Johnson C J Mardis Mrs Lucy Moorhead Mrs J A Cundiff Harry Trasin Glouster Clyde Gatchel Mr and Mrs J S Walden Coolville Maurice Walden Coolville Mr and Mrs Richard Jones Union and Mr and Mrs George Meighen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Byers Co
Athens
Columbus
W. B. Bartels
Frank M. McKay
George Junod
Pearl W. Helwig
C. F. Mosure
George L. Grim
William A. Moorhead
Rafael R. Johnson
C. J. Mardis
Lucy Moorhead
J. A. Cundiff
Harry Trasin
Glouster
Clyde Gatchel
J.S. Walden
Coolville
Maurice Walden
Richard Jones
Union
George Meighen
Major Johnson’s pocket fire sparks New Year vow
In a humorous office scene Major Sam Johnson vows never to carry matches in pockets after loose matches in his trousers ignited. His brave wartime past contrasts with a smoky mishap that scorches his suit, keys, and other private items while Deputy Sheriff P H McKinley and a stenographer look on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Johson
Major Johnson
P. H. McKinley
Family Reunion at Millfield Last Sunday
Prominent among local social events was a dinner Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs L B McDaniel. All their children and grandchildren attended in an annual holiday gathering. Guests included William Revder and Frances of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millfield
L. B. McDaniel
Frank Daugherty
Paul
Richard
H. O. McVaniel
Dennis
Gerald
Larza Morrison
Alpha Werner
Charley
Gay
Frank
Floyd McDaniel
William Revder
Frances of
Columbus
Thin Ice Dangers Youths at Athl en Hospital Lake
Several young athletes near Athlen Hospital Lake ventured onto thin ice and narrowly escaped tragedy as they broke through on Wednesday and Thursday. Officials note the water remains unsafe and footing unreliable as the lake struggles to freeze solidly, curbing skating activities for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athlens Hospital Lake
Despondent Teen Tried Gas Fire in Akron Native
Peggy Naive eighteen formerly of Akron Ohio attempted self harm by opening gas burners in her room Thursday night after repeated job rejections left her despondent police report states she planned to end her life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Naive
Akron
Ohio
New Year Celebrations to Cost Nation Billions in 1920s Outlook
Washington reports indicate about 60 million dollars will be spent on New Year festivities with theater and hotel crowds of around 10 million. Government expects 500 thousand in tax on admissions and about 5 million on dinners and parties, while bootleggers and liquor withdrawals rise as officials acknowledge some liquor will reach public consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bona
Quarantine Guards Patrol East Chicago Amid Smallpox Outbreak
About 1000 armed guards patrol East Chicago to enforce quarantine after 74 smallpox cases in the steel town of 45 000. Five cases have appeared in Hammond Indiana. Health officials plan talks on closing steel mills to check the epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hammond
Indiana
J. A. Teegarden
East
Teegarden
Gary
Indiana Harbor
Indiana Line
Lonesome Peak hosts Sisterhood class gathering
The As bury Sunday school Sisterhood entertained the Can't Be Beat class at Mr. and Mrs. Charles Flanders home Monday evening with games music and taffy pulling. Miss Mabel Buck of Columbus visited her parents near Guysville for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Sunday School
Charles Flanders
Mabel Buck
Columbus
Harry Buck
Guysville
Quince Carsey
Edward Miller
Guy Brooks
Athens
W. H. Parmiter
Len Ball
Ira Sams
Ella
Della Marrical
James Marrical
Optometry Examinations and Glasses Timing Explained
An optometrist can examine eyes without drugs and without causing distress. Time for a vision exam ranges from minutes to about an hour. If the optometrist does grinding himself glasses can be ready in an hour or eighty minutes. otherwise a day or longer may be needed. Read more about service in the next lesson.
Peace in Fiume awaits signatures as new order forms
In Rome on December 31, a peace was expected in Fiume pending signatures from local authorities and government representatives. A Rapallo treaty plan would make Fiume a free city with control over adjacent territory, while D Annunzio’s next move loomed among officials and soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camillo
Sinn Fein
South America
Alto
Paris
D’annunsio
Rapallo
Fiume
Grove's Laxative Bromine Quinine Cure Claim
A dated testimonial promotes Grove's LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets as a one day cure for a cold. The ad cites a BE. W. Grove signature and urges readers to use the product for quick relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
BE. W. Grove
Jury Deadlock Threatens McGannon Case Dismissal
Cleveland December report says the jury in Judge William H. McGannon's second degree murder case over Harold Kagy remains hopelessly deadlocked. Judge Bennon indicated he may order dismissal if no progress is seen, or keep deliberations if a probable agreement appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
William H. McGannon
Harold Kagy
Bennon
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Ing
Carl Beasley
Morris Avenue
EB. E. Stevens
Mrs. Beasley
Harold Stevens
Frances Stevens
BE. T. Stevens
Cincinnati
Francis Foster
Washington, D. C
Mary Poston
Margaret Merwin
Dorothy Slutz
Frank Vorhes
Los Angeles
Arthur Sayre
Cambridge
Mass
Rupel Jones
Dick McKinstry
Gordon Bush
Donald Vorhees
Racine, Goodyear, G. & J.,and
Firestone Cord
Seria
OT Oge Market
East Chicago
Lonesome Peak
Optometry
By Chas. C. Millikan
Chas. C. Millikan Optometrist
Togome Ouck
Diseaily J. D. Haskins
Athens Nat'l Bank Bidgl
S. Court St
Express
Columbus Auto Brass Co
Fourth St
Columbus, O
Cline
the Cline Ice Cream Co
U.s.light & Heat Corporation
USL
Golden Rule
United States
Canada
H. W. Whitehead Co. Storage Battery Specialists
W. State ST
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