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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1921
Page
2
Car buyers seek performance and reliability with the Willard Threaded Rubber Battery and the red Thread-Rubber Trade Mark signaling quality. The emphasis is on durability and battery performance standards for automobiles.
Esther girls meet Monday evening at 7 at teacher Miss Sophia Boelaner's home. Plans include the Loyal Young Mens class and Esther class banquet, after a membership contest ended in a tie. Last Sunday Esther attendance was 54 and the collection 52 dollars. Other matters will be discussed.
Dance at the Masonic Temple Friday evening drew seventy five couples on the floor. An invitation affair, the event favored informality and featured a grand march with high school and University men and their guests.
Miss Ida Allison left Columbus to visit her brother H. Allison in Dexter Meigs County after staying with Mrs. C. J. Beverage in Columbus. Miss Isabelle Watkins returned from Cincinnati with her sister Clara Watkins who has joined Boelzner Sisters milliners for the season.
Mrs Homer Shileds and Mrs Joseph Dixon of Chauncey went to Hollister last Sunday for the funeral of Mrs L A Latimer, aunt of Mrs Shileds. Mr and Mrs Dana Osborne and son Richard visited Ath ens to see Fred Osborne and his family.
Sorority actives pledges alumnae and patronesses gathered for a 3 to 5 pm tea hosted by Mrs. C. H. Harris and two other patronesses at the Harris residence on East State street. Miss Myrtle Mardis, an Alpha Xi Delta alumna, presided at the urn amid bougainvillea scents and cordial camaraderie among members.
Mr C W Stone plans travel to Galliapolis on Sunday to see his mother Mrs N J Stone who is ill. He will be accompanied by relatives and hopes for her speedy recovery.
Mr Emmett Parker arrived home Friday after a business trip to Cincinnati Fort Wayne and Columbus.
Mia, C. T. Moore and Miss Dorothy Gist visit Columbus with friends. Miss Hilma Jones of Gloucester serves as weekend guest of Miss Nelle Shipley. The Kings Heralds and Light Bearers will meet at the First Missionary church Sunday afternoon at six o'clock.
Mr. Joe H. Pitzer leaves Monday for a two week Tampa trip. Officers will be installed Monday night at 7 for the Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees. Miss Carrie Marquis visits Middleport to stay with Miss Grace Savange. Mrs. O G Jordan and Toss McCoy travel to Hemlock to visit Dr. and Mrs. R W Miller. Miss Media Ford visits her parents on Sand Ridge. FE W Chubb returns from Columbus after legislative business. Mr. Anthony Veith of Toledo visits J A Wiseman and is related to him. Miss Helen fhandle of Chillicothe attends the Pi Beta Phi dance hosted by Grace Lawrence.
The City Federation will meet in the Chamber of Commerce rooms on Monday at 2 30 PM with full attendance urged. Mrs J H Holmes Mamie Evans of Carroll Mrs Alice Clough Portsmouth and Mrs Sibyl LeRoy of Columbus are in town as over Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs James A Palmer. Mr M E Twiss has gone to Chicago to spend weeks in the furniture market.
The Chauncey post office was moved on Tuesday into the Edward Minister store and is now in charge of Edward Minister who was recently appointed postmaster in this city.
Miss Elsie Koenig of Murray City traveled to Chauncey this week to visit her cousin Miss Lucile Bradfield.
Mr and Mrs Horton Border from Canaanville were guests this week of Mr and Mrs W B Koons on Kilis Avenue.
Mrs J I Ferguson hosted the Ellis avenue gathering of the First Christian Church women's class for their semi monthly meeting. Mrs Pendergrass led the lesson and Mrs Hessel directed the program with readings piano solo and prayers. One visitor, Mrs Hutchinson, attended and a refreshment course was served. The next meeting will be at Mrs Ira Myers.
Mr and Mrs W T Oliver and their two youngest children are in Wells ton and Jackson for a visit with relatives.
The Methodist church revival series continues with speakers Rev. Leslie Dabritz brother of the pastor Rev. J A Dabritz, and special music by the local Christian church quartette. Additional speakers include Rev. Kemper of Nelsonville and Rev. Moore on successive evenings.
T. R. Hamilton of the Chauncey Globe Theatre made a recent business visit to Columbus and Delaware, stopping at local venues and meeting with theater officials.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Farmer hosted a Thursday social for the Saint's church young peoples society. About 25 attendees enjoyed the evening and refreshments. Later Mrs. Thos. Hayden and daughter joined a quilting gathering at Mrs. Frank Lands' home north of town.
Mrs Hutchinson of Boomer West Virginia is in Chauncey as a guest of her sister Mrs D W Law and family.
The Russell family thanks friends for sympathy at the death and funeral of their mother Mrs. Mary Russell. Gratitude expressed to the minister, singers, Rebekah lodge, flower donors, and Undertaker Stout for services. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Russell and son Fred note their loss.
The Missionary Society of the First Christian church will meet Thursday evening of next week with Mrs. Floyd Nye in High street.
The February PTA meeting discussed motion pictures as a vital tool and urged procuring a school projector to enhance visual instruction. The next gathering on March 2 invites all members to attend with a dish to share and bring guests interested in public school welfare.
The Plains community mourns 27 year old Mrs Ethel Thorn who died at midnight after a short illness in Chillicothe where her husband Sergeant Thorn was employed. She leaves a stepfather mother a brother Floyd Barker and two sisters Cora Selby and Zella Barker. Funeral held at Zion church with Rev Elsen. interment in adjacent cemetery. Revival meetings begin Feb 20 at Nazarene church led by Rev Fernour and Rev Lowless.
Over Sunday visitors at Hooper Ridge include Mr. and Mrs. D S Linscott with daughter Lillian and relatives, plus Mr. and Mrs. Jess Linscott, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Keifer and daughter Nelle. The Sayers and Kasler households also hosted. Mary Robinson of Federal is mentioned among guests.
Scarlet fever reported in the county. Harlan Linscott recalls rough roads and a Sunday court outing where his horse bolted through a barbed wire fence, breaking a wheel and the top. Mrs. Marie Bailey is on the sick list. Floyd Linscott visited over Sunday with his parents. Anna Phipps had a busy school week with exams. Mr. and Mrs. Riley Lewis visited W. V. Kasler recently. Saul Johnson bought Arda Kasler’s farm and moved his family there Monday.
Harmony Hill gossip notes detail visits and moves among families in Little Hocking and nearby towns. David Livingston and Mrs. Dan Livingston visit, Mrs. Foster hosts a dinner, and several relatives are noted on illness and travel. James Carpenter seeks work in Logan while Frances Crow stays with her mother in Akron.
Albany residents share visits with Columbus friends and relatives. Notable travelers include Miss Metta Jeffers of Carpenter and Lowell Lewis from Ohio State University visiting family near Albany.
Correct conduct includes guiding a guest to the drawing room after dining and avoiding crowding a hostess during lulls. Do not issue tea invites more than a week ahead, or announce guests at informal teas, or host an evening reception before nine. Debutantes should not leave their mothers during the midday rush, and arriving after eleven at an evening event is improper.
Mayor Wallace reports January fines totaling 735 with 65 collected and turned to the treasurer as most fines paid by prohibition violators. Public affairs receipts reach 1178.76 with expenditures 819.74 leaving 358.91 credit. general fund is strained with 20.10. Ringgold observ ed golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs J J Van Horn with about fifty relatives and friends. gifts include two gold coins and a lengthy noon dinner.
Mr and Mrs Earl K Pough announce the birth of a son named William Earl born Thursday at their home. The family expresses joy and appreciation.
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Watkins and their baby from Corning arrived yesterday to spend Sunday with Mrs. Watkins' parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. T. LeFever.
Misses Grace Margaret and Ruth Dunnett visited Athens to stay over Sunday with grandparents Mr and Mrs Malcolm Waldie. E K Bryson and Miss Margaret Bulloch traveled to Columbus to stay with friends until tomorrow evening.
The funeral for the son of Mr. and Mrs. M'or Stovall will be held tomorrow afternoon at 5 o'clock at their home. Rev Goode will conduct the services. Burial will follow in the city cemetery. The child died on Thursday.
Homer C. Smith, pastor, leads Calvary Baptist Church through Sunday school at 9 15 a m worship at 10 30 a m and preaching at 7 00 p m The revival will conclude Sunday evening with baptism of several converts and an open invitation to attend.
Ohio University men overwhelmed Marshall 56 to 9 at the Armory. King led scoring with 12 field goals, Davis added nine, while Myers and Van Sickle contributed strong guard work. Camp Sherman’s Chillicothe team visits Ohio tonight at 7 16.
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