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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1921

Page

3

BeeN loitering charged in Nelsonville arrests

George Haynes and Raymond were arraigned before Mayor née yesterday on loitering charges. They pled guilty after arrest by Officer Mike Smith on Thursday morning. Haynes faced a $10 fine plus costs and may serve the fine via the service department. The mayor weighed additional sanctions given Haynes’ suspended jail risk and urged officers to curb late night loitering to protect the community. The Ohio conference lauds Rev. Paul E. Kemper as an evangelist with revival results. G. W. Good will serve as Singing Evangelist in January for support during Kemper’s revival, beginning with an evangelistic service on Sunday evening.

George Haynes Raymond Née Ering Mike Smith Haynes Tuon Service Department Ayor McCune Ohio Paul E. Kemper G. W. Good Kemper

Card of Thanks for Mrs. Eama line Gettle

The family thanks all for kindness during the sickness and death of their mother Mrs. Eama line Gettle. They express gratitude to Rev. Mann for consoling words pallbearers singers Mr and Mrs Stout, those who brought flowers and furnished cars. HER CHILDREN

Eamaline Gettle Mann Stout

Nelsonville Triumphs in Local YMCA Basketball Night

Nelsonville defeated Athens intermediate and then Jacksonville at the Nelsonville Y. Final scores 61 to 10 in both contests, confirming Nelsonville as the dominant team of the night.

Nelsonville Athens Jacksonville

City hydrant waste targets Nelsonville citizens

Water department warns that about a half million gallons nightly are wasted as residents leave hydrants open before freezing. Officials say inspectors have identified culprits and will impose a $5 fine if noncompliance continues.

Lax Nelsonville

P Totman to Take Orders at Nelson House Sample Room

P Totman will be at Nelson house sample room Thursday and Friday January 2 and 6 to take orders for the A S Co suits and overcoats. For more particulars see classified Ad section number 22.

P. Totman Nelsonie Dew House Jane Ask Co

Shamansky and Greenburg Wed in Columbus

iss Greenburg of Columbus and Iarry Shamansky formerly of city were united in marriage in Columbus on Tuesday. The groom served in world war and will practice medicine after a honeymoon in Columbus. The grooms parents Mr and Mrs Shamansky and family attended and extended congratulations.

Iss Greenburg Columbus Iarry Shamansky As City M. Shamansky

Evangeliastic Winter Meetings Promised by Local Church

Memory of remarkable successes motivates the Methodist evangelistic effort. The winter services aim to renew zeal and draw attendees to upcoming meetings.

Doctors Dine With Dr Dew At Nelsonville Home

Dr C G Dew entertained Nelsonville doctors Friday evening with a six o'clock dinner at his West Washington street home. An elaborate four course meal was served at table for ten.

C. G. Dew Nelsonville West Washington Street

Hamm Family Return from Pome roy Christmas Visit

Mr and Mrs G A Hamm and son Paul return from Pomeroy where they visited the Hamm family. Hamm sells his bakery in Gallipolis to a Pomeroy firm. Mr N Hill is weekend guest in Columbus.

G. A. Hamm Paul Pomeroy

Presbyterian Congregation Social Evening At Church

Members of the Presbyterian church held a social evening in the church social rooms hosted by Mrs. L R Keleh Mrs R H Jackson and Mrs Ed Juniper. About 50 attendees enjoyed a short program followed by a luncheon in the dining room.

L. R. Keleh R. H. Jackson Ed. Juniper

Local Visits Highlight Holiday Guests in Columbus

Mrs. Dave Evans and Miss Freda Blake of Columbus are guests of home folks here. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Whitelach and daughter have returned from Ravenswood West Virginia where they spent the holidays with Mrs. Whitelach's parents.

Dave Evans Freda Blake Columbus Walter Whitelach Ravenswood W. Va

New Year's Day Services at Epiphany Church

The Church of the Epiphany Episcopal invites attendance at Holy Communion at 8 A M Church School at 9 30 A M and Evening Prayer and Sermon at 7 P M Rector Rev Arthur H Marshall urges all members to attend the evening service for important discussions and to make a New Year’s resolution to attend regularly and bring friends All seats free and all welcome.

Church OF the Epiphany Episcopal Arthur H. Marshall

Obituary for Carrie Beatty Davis

Carrie Beatty Davis died December 28 1921 at age 51 after long illness Born August 29 1870 in Farmer City Hlinots daughter of Martin and Margaret Beatty Married Elmer C Davis in 1889 eight children two sons and five daughters survive along with six grandchildren and siblings in Tennessee Missouri and Ohio She joined Connett M E church in 1892 later transferring to Dowler M E church Her devotion to helping others and faithful church membership marked her life Her loss is mourned by husband Elmer and children Floyd Mabel Laura Stella Ruth Lenard and many relatives and friends.

Carrie Beatty Davis Martin Margaret Beatty Farmer City Hlinots Elmer C. Davis Connett M. E. Church Dowler M. E. Church Mer Davis Floyd, Davis Sandusky Ohio Mabel Barrows Athens Laura Hartman Nelsonville Stella Ruth Lenard Nashville Tennessee St. Louis Missouri

Chamber of Commerce to Hold Annual Meeting at YMCA

The Cham ber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting at the YMCA at 7 30 on Saturday. State of officers will be the sole business. President Welch urges full attendance. The first regular dinner meeting for 1922 is set for January 5 at the usual time and place.

Y M C A Open House Program Set For Monday Evening

A fine program is planned for the Y M C A open house Monday at 7 o'clock. Every class will participate showcasing a record year for Y M C A athletics and illustrating the scope of the organization's work. All are invited to attend.

Y.M.C. A

Local Guests Return After Visit to Poplar Street

Mr and Mrs Howard Hilder and Miss Cora Vermillion have returned to their Columbus home after staying with Mr and Mrs H Wilson of Poplar Street.

Christmas Dinner at Poplar Street Home Hosts Honored Guests

Mr and Mrs D H Wilson entertained with a Christmas dinner at their Poplar Street home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Howard Hilderbrand Mrs Cora Vermillion of Columbus Ohio Mr and Mrs A K Crothers and Miss Alice Vermillion of Augustine the Misses Verna and Silvia Glover of Buchtel and the host and hostess.

D. H. Wilson Poplar Street Howard Hilderbrand Cora Vermillion Columbus Ohio A. K. Crothers Alice Vermillion Augustine Verna Silvia Glover Buchtel

Surprise birthday gathering for J. J. Otis on Madison Street

Friends and neighbors hosted a Thursday evening surprise party for J. J. Otis at his Madison Street home. About thirty-two attended a pot-luck supper, and guests extended New Year and birthday wishes. Members of Berean class of the Christian Sunday school attended.

J. J. Otis Madison Street Mr. Otis Hiram Pidcock Albert Mann Tom Pritchard Anne Connors

Facing The Future Evangelistic Revival at Church

Christian Church led by Pastor C L Johnson announces a new year program with Bible school at 9 30 A M services at 10 30 A M and 7 00 P M including mornings and evenings of worship and evangelistic messages titled Facing The Future and Starting Right cottage prayer meetings throughout the week except Wednesday plus a Wednesday church business meeting marking the evangelistic series beginning January 8.

First M E Church Sets January Revival Schedule

Sunday school 9 30 morning worship 10 30 sermonette light houses children watchwords for a new year for adults evening worship 7 00 with theme cable revival nightly at 7 00 pastor evangelist G W Good song leader Victory Songs tickets praised by Mrs Jessie Backus and Mrs Charles Ervin for a successful sale

M. E G. W. Good

Reverend William Houston to Speak at Ohio State Pulpit

The Rev Doctor William Houston the university pastor at Ohio State University will occupy the pul pit morning and evening. An oldtime friend and former Presbytery associate he will draw a large hearing from the congregation and the public and especially Ohio State students both past present and future are urged to attend and meet him tomorrow.

Doctor William Houston Ohio State University Doctor Houston Ohio State

Thanking neighbors for kindness after illness and death

We express gratitude to many neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown during our beloved wife and mother’s illness and death. Thanks for the floral offering and for lending machines, especially Mr. Elmer Davis and Children.

Elmer Davis

W R C C Sets Monday Meeting With Pot Supper

The W R C C will hold its regular meeting Monday evening January 2 at the American Legion Hall. A pot supper and installation of officers are planned, and all members are urged to attend.

W. R. CC American Legion Hall

Pass Councilors D. of S. entertained at hall

Mrs. William Weekly and Mrs. Joe Starley hosted a social evening for the Pass Councilors with 11 councilors and 18 guests attending. An elegant chicken dinner was served, and out of town guest Mrs. Rose Marsh of Columbus joined the gathering.

William Weekly Joe Starley D. of S Rose Marsh Columbus

Social notes announce newborn at Haydenville and Chauncey homes

Mrs Eden Patton hosted guests including Mrs Edward Reeves and daughter Helen Mrs Madison Price Mrs A J Shivers and daughter Nora of Haydenville Mrs Tom Evans of the Diamond and Mrs Levi Sweezey of Chauncey Mr and Mrs Hubert Hall announce the arrival of a little girl at their home December 29.

Second Performance of The Professor at Stuarts Opera House

A hearty crowd attended The Professor at Stuarts Opera House for a second night. Under Mrs. Lancaster's direction the cast received strong praise with Floyd Rosser and Merle Nelson singled out for strong turns. The Woman's Community thanks all involved including manager Steenrod ushers Cecil Shafer and the High school orchestra for two nights of solid performances.

Stuarts Opera House Mrs. Lancaster Floyd Rosser Skippers U. S China Sambo Sam Merle Nelson Kathleen Lowthers Sleepy Guard Steenrod Cecil Shafer Colonial

Calvary Baptist Church Services and Local Social Notes

Glouster Calvary Baptist Church schedules Sunday school at 9 15 A M morning devotion at 10 15 A M and preaching at 7 00 P M Prayer meeting is set for Thursday at 7 00 P M A local note reports community activity and visits from follow residents including Mrs FE FE Drury visiting Akron and Dr J G Pettit and son Harold in Trimble, with others traveling between Akron Canton Columbus and Pleasant City. Earl Williams appears at Ambrose Theatre with Son of Tarzan episode and Bring Him In showing Monday and Tuesday plus a Monday matinee and special music.

Calvary Baptist Church FE. FE. Drury Akron Roy Drury H. A. Rogers Rogers Electric Co Canton J. G. Pettit Harold Weston W. Va Trimble Lr. Pettit C. H. Pettit John Owens Pleasant City David Herbert Owens No. 6 Moxahala Lillian Hauscheld Piqua E. KE. Mundew Ohio University

Ohio University Basketball Schedule Set For Weeknights And Saturdays

Ohio University's basketball dates were arranged to suit Athens businessmen with half the games on weeknights and Saturday starts at 8 15 pm unless late trains are needed. Graduate Manager Brandon Grover announced season reserve seats go on sale at Cline's on Tuesday January 3. Tonight the team hosts Wilmington College in the second game of the season at the Ohio gymnasium.

Athens Ohio University Brandon Grover Cline Wilmington College Ohio Gymnasium

Robbed Ohio Bank by Three Masked Bandits

Three masked gunmen held up the Mastroianni State Bank in Youngstown on Friday and escaped with $3,000 in cash and bonds. Clerk Joseph Vernucci was bound and gagged during the heist.

Ohio Bank Youngstown, CO Mastroianni State Bank Joseph Vernucci

Army funeral for five million cock tails in East Chicago

An army funeral was held in East Chicago with Mayor Leo McCormick presiding as taps played. Interment occurred in the Calumet River, naming a vast memorial.

Chicago Ind Leo McCormick Calumet River

Athens County Farm Bureau Outlines 1922 Work

Officials in five townships detail a busy program for 1922 including seed standardization wheat work, poultry, calf and clothing clubs, dairy feeding schools, farm demonstrations, and cooperative purchasing. Plans cover Troy Waterloo Canann Bern and Athens townships with meetings and institutes set for the year.

Athens County Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Troy Township W. E. Bingman E. W. Stout Lester Chapman Alfred Rogers Ralph Stout Lincoln Rogers W. F. Kamps C. O. Richardson E. H. Stout Waterloo FE. L. Wilson W. FE. Elliott H. O. Young B. L. Wilson Cannan Township H. S. Hoskinson Mr. Hoskinson Karl Butts Charles Mansfield John McClanahan Bern Athens Township

Public Forum Letter From Athens Ohio Resident

Leonard Tucker of Athens Ohio writes that he belongs to the Lord's Church Ecclesia as a brethren fellowship with no professional preacher ruling over them. He cites Ephesians 4 15 16 asserting the Lord is chief shepherd and the word is law.

Ecclesia Leonard Tucker Athens

Divorce Sought by Chicago Baker’s Wife

George Krajacek a Chicago baker is described as lazy by his wife in seeking a divorce. The complaint portrays him as useless as a hole in a doughnut and notes the couple’s separation action.

Chicago George Krajacek Baker

Attempt to collect $10,000 from Haywood estate

Chicago reports the state aims to collect $10,000 from the estate of Mrs. William D Haywood wife of the I W W leader. Haywood fled to Soviet Russia before starting a prison term for Espionage Act violation. DA Cline said he would dispatch an assistant to Salt Lake City to pursue the claim.

Chicago William D. Haywood Industrial Workers of the World Haywood Soviet Russia Cline Salt Lake City

Practical Men Will Make Talk to Ohio Farmers

Farmers week at Ohio State University runs January 30 to February 3 with more farmer talks and fewer professors. The program lists slightly fewer events than last year’s 168 speakers and 260 lectures before 6,107 attendees, with increased emphasis on community activities.

Columbus Dee Ohio State University

State farm groups to hold 18 annual meetings this week

State organizations holding annual meetings in connection with Farmers' week will number 18, down from 22 last year. The reduction aims to prevent conflicts of lectures or exhibitions, as experienced previously.

English speaking parrot given to Mayor Lauman

An anonymous donor presented a parrot that can speak only English to Mayor Ben J. Lauman. The donor noted the bird’s single language due to his inability to support it. The mayor says Bill is the first parrot of his acquaintance to speak only English.

Ben J. Lauman Bill

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Nelsonville News Father Church Party Stuart Robe Herbert Minstrels The Majestic H. Wilson Jessie Backus Charles Ervin Presbyterian Church Glouster Mat Schwalbach Louise Max Ruth Sellars C. E. Sellers Paros Public Forum Harley-Davidson A. D. Farrow Rey Lash Jas. L. Edmundson Gline Pharmacy ‘Co Mill Street Nel Sonville Perous J. £. Zeller Hyde
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