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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1921
Page
3
A large crowd attended a midweek prayer meeting at the Christian church where eight people united with the church. The church invites the Sunday school and membership to remember the reception Friday night for the new members.
Mrs C R Oakley of Portsmouth and her husband will attend the social hour and address the large crowd expected at the event.
The income tax official will be in the city from February 7 through February 12 to assist individuals in filing returns. Headquarters will be at the local post office.
We express sincere thanks to friends for constant care and floral tributes to our wife and sister. Gratitude to Mr Stout and wife and to the Rev Brilliant for consoling words and to Mr Ellis Jones who stood by us. Signed by Harry Kettell and Mr John Willis and wife.
Emma May Styles daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Styles born Hamley Run January 12 1903 died January 29 1921 aged 18 years 17 days She married Harry H Kettell November 16 1920 She is survived by her husband a sister two brothers and many relatives and friends The family laments her loss and recalls a loving daughter and wife now at rest in Heaven
Mr and Mrs Nelson Dowler and daughter visit Logan with the mother in law. James Breakley returns to Marion after a two week stay with Mr and Mrs N L Horton. John Thorp of Athens visits Miss Gertrude West at her brother Jack Wests home. E Dowler and son return to Charleston W V after attending the funeral of Mrs Mary Jane Dowler. Grandmother Hicks is ill living with daughter Mrs Madison Price. Lucile Kaelin and Emmett Preston with Leonard Cooley are in Columbus.
The production "Chu Chin Chow" is slated to run at Hartman tonight with cast and crew presenting the revival in a festive stage performance. Fans are invited to attend and support the show with doors opening in the evening.
The bastardy charge against Charles Rice by Mildred Collins, both from Buchtel, was settled Wednesday for $500 in Mayor Barrows' court.
Charles W. Silcott, city safety director, tendered his resignation to Mayor Barrows on Tuesday. The position remains vacant as no successor has been named.
Young people met February 1 at Robert Grimes home for a birthday surprise for Miss Emily. They enjoyed a pleasant evening of sports. Heavy rain prevented Sunday school and church. George Brooks and others visited Nelsonville. Clark Glover plans to return to Selby Heights Fruit Farm."}
Athens grange will meet at the Jackville school house tomorrow evening Friday February 4. Special business to be attended to and degrees may be conferred. Dr S K Mardis county grange lecturer will attend and deliver an address of interest to all.
In Shallow Water near Lubbock Texas Jim G Bowles aged 60 a wealthy landowner and Jim Wright aged 62 active in local civic life fatally shot each other during a school board meeting at a small country store. Both men died from their wounds with the incident reported from Lubbock ahead of a planned Athens Cooperative Market event on Saturday February 5.
Dr. Birney led a Wednesday afternoon sermon at the Presbyterian church on the Holy Spirit and the empowered church focusing on Acts 1 and the Day of Pentecost. Evening service at the M E church explored The family Name of God and the Trinity, describing God as Father, Jesus as Son, and the Holy Spirit as guide and unifier of believers.
Circle Hill sees Ellen Phillips visiting sister Mrs. Jess Skinner. Ralph Shultz from Chauncey guests over Sunday with relatives. Mrs. Ed Brickley and Mrs. Charles Stewart called to Wellston for ill brother in law. Jess Skinner in Wellston last week. Margaret Shay visiting grandparents S. K. Hill at Clarksburg West Virginia. Forest Thomas returns from Columbus hospital and improves rapidly. Birth announced January 24 to Walter Oakley and wife Fernwood formerly of this place. Susan Freano in Chauncey on business Monday. Local turnout at Nelsonville opera Monday night. Pearl McBride and Ethel Coots attend church at Nelsonville. Max Hartley age six months dies January 24 burial at Greenlawn. Williama Coots and daughter Rachel weekend guest of Mrs. Sam McDonald at Happy Hollow. Victoria Oakley and Susan Freano visit Ella Grimes at Millfield Sunday. Several from here attend the
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Russell were conducted in Chauncey last Thursday. Mrs. Agnes Cunningham of this place and Mrs. Fred Garlinger of Chauncey attended in Nelsonville Saturday night.
Amesville residents report Homer Chapman’s return from a northern visit and Herman Ahle’s Columbus business trip. Mrs. H. H. Henry and Miss Lucife Dyson also travel for family and work, with others selling stores and starting oil or farming activities. A bake sale and church group meeting follow weekly routines.
After a brief business meeting a social time followed with several invited guests. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
William P. Thorne of Eminence former Kentucky lieutenant governor said he wished to open a small personal checking account in a San Luis Obispo bank where he is wintering. The cashier noted he already had a $50,000 deposit, a gift from a former client in appreciation of work on oil leases. Thorne’s legal fees had been paid in full.
Ohio University players prepare for Friday night clash with Marshall at 8 16 in the Ohio gym. The undefeated Green and White ride a ten game win streak, having poured in 344 points to opponents 154. In Wednesday inter murals Phi Kappa Tau beat Delta Tau Delta 34 4, while Betas won 18 10 as Sigs trailed before two late Betas field goals.
A new serving cup features a double wall design that allows hot water to be placed between the walls, keeping eggs warm until they are eaten.
The House committee considers a resolution by Representative Fish to honor an unknown soldier killed in service. The bill proposes burial date on Memorial Day and seeks conference with War Secretary Baker and the House Military Committee for action this session.
An electrically operated dough forming machine shapes dough and feeds it to an oven at a rate of sixty to thirteen per minute.
A London parrot has learned to speak by interpreting graphical cues. Researchers say the bird responds to line and bar charts to produce phrases, showing advanced comprehension of visual data.
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