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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1921
Page
3
The next regular review of the Charmed Tent of the Maccabees will convene at their hall in Nelsonville next Monday at 7 PM. District Manager A. W. Shinn of McConnelsville will attend to meet members. two candidates for initiation and at least five applications for membership are anticipated.
Claude W. Evans son of Mr and Mrs Charles Evans married Dorothy Allen daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Allen in a quiet Thursday afternoon ceremony at the Methodist parsonage officiated by Rev Paul E Kemp er. The bride wore a blue Char Mack dress. Attendants included Mrs Charles Evans Mrs Frank Allen and Bertha Allen. The couple, both known in city social circles, are graduates. The bride was a stenographer for Attorney C W Juniper and the groom works with his father in plumbing. A 6 o'clock dinner followed hosted by the bride and groom's families.
A cheerful couple hosts the groom’s parents at their residence located on 105 West Washington Street. The visit marks a family gathering in a cozy home setting.
Nelsonville High girls tied Hancock High 6 to 6 after a fast paced contest where Nelsonville boys defeated Hancock 23 to 18. Hancock led early but Nelsonville defense held firm to secure the win.
A vignette on Nelsonville shows the town as neat and orderly with many homes featuring clean frilly curtains at the windows. The piece praises local women for keeping curtains bright despite mining hardships and describes the town as lonesome without them.
The piece suggests painting many Nelsonville homes to cheer residents despite high paint costs. It asks citizens for ideas on affordable bulk buying and notes the grim winter while urging prompt action and community morale. Women are highlighted as beneficiaries of a brighter town.
Thursday afternoon honor extends to Thelma Saxon ninth birthday with games and amusements. Refreshments served to Louise Grace Ruth Louise Pleck Ruth Hayden Virgie Steenrod Margaret Davidson Helen Kouri Sylvia Hilte Marie Hilte Bernard Hanshaw Kathleen Barrows James Saxon Thelma Saxon and the hostess.
The church lists Sunday school at 9 30, morning service at 10 80, evening service at 7, prayer meetings on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and a 2 30 p m class meeting. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
Pearl Barrows hosted a social for many children today at two o clock. The Light Bearers group met with Misa Margret Johnson for the first time. A revival continues with a two sermon close tomorrow. A junior congregation will begin in morning services. The children's talk centers on Let Your Light Shine using clay lamps over a thousand years old. A large chorus of about fifty voices will sing morning and evening with Alfred Scott as president Agnes Raybould treasurer and Lawrence Kelch librarian. Rehearsals are Fridays at seven at the church.
Mrs Richard Jones of Adams street hosted the M F C club gathering Thursday evening. A prettily appointed luncheon was served at a late hour with Mrs Grace as guest. Members present included Mrs Harry Mathews Athens Mrs Austin Kentner Mrs Joe Wright and Miss Verna Hand Helen Largent Clara Key Hazel Bagley and Hasel Shafer.
A baby girl was born to Mr Flavel Smith and Mrs Flavel Smith on February 3. The newborn adds joy to the family and is described as a fine baby daughter.
Chief Pearson detained William Reed yesterday and authorities from Springfield retrieved him today on a non-support charge.
Rev. Paul Kemper will preach four sermons on the theme Why with the first at 10 30 Sunday morning. Evening services will be evangelistic with choir and the young peoples chorus. Regular services through the day.
The International Holiness Church invites members for Sunday school at 9 30 AM followed by reception and a testimony at 2 80 PM. A lively song service precedes the evangelistic sermon. Prayer meetings are set for Wednesday at 7 PM and Friday cottage prayer at 7 PM.
The Christian church held a reception for new members last night, described as one of the most enjoyable social affairs in memory. About 400 people attended to hear local talent and a well received address by C R Oakley of Portsmouth. Evening and morning services announced. The public is invited.
Hiram Smith died Thursday night at 9 20 after a lingering stomach cancer illness aged 66. He leaves a wife, a brother Frank of The Plains, a sister Mrs G T Washburn of Columbus, and a host of relatives and friends. One son died seventeen years ago. He will be placed in the vault Sunday afternoon and burial will be made at the family cemetery.
Asbury reports Mr. J. B. Hanning will spend the weekend in Columbus weather permitting, visiting his son Mr. Carl Hanning and family.
The foreign missionary society of the Methodist church met at Mrs. Bartoe’s on Monroe Street with Mrs. Spencer leading devotions and Mrs. Howe presiding. Five new members were reported. Miss Nelle Stratton’s absence noted for the mission study lesson.
Sarah B. Cass wife of Charles D Sanders born Chauncey Ohio June 19 1848 died January 22 1921 aged 72 years five months and 23 days She married Charles D Sanders September 22 1866 Nine sons were born to them five still living C J Sanders Akron W J Sanders Nelsonville EB L Sanders Columbus Ray Sanders and Clarence Sanders
Obituary notes that Mrs. Sanders, longtime Millfield resident, died after 54 years in her home. She left nine grandchildren and one great grandchild, and survived by four sons Francis Clifton Don and Albert who died in a mine accident. A devout Church of Christ member since age 13, she taught Sunday school and inspired church and neighborhood life with steadfast faith.
We express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for help during our wife and mother’s illness and death. Special appreciation to Rev. Cook for consoling words and to T. E. Taylor for his conduct of the funeral. C. D. Sanders and Sons.
A new household knife sharpener uses geared handles to drive the sharpening disk. The mechanism allows manual rotation to engage the abrasive surface, enabling steady control during edge honing.
A gloomy day with rain and cool temperatures continues. The thermometer rests around thirty eight as clouds linger, sunrise at 7 01 and sunset at 6 39 F, with colder, cloudy conditions expected tonight and Sunday.
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