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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1921
Page
8
Final arrangements have been made for dress form demonstrations at Pomeroy high school Thursday at 1 pm to fit busy ladies schedule. Miss Raff leads local arrangements and Rutland high school home economics conducts Friday eight am session. Friday 1 pm demonstration at Rocksprings led by Mrs. L V Reuter for home sewers.
Last night at Oddfellows Hall in Pomeroy the male chorus welcomed women and agreed to form a mixed chorus. Prof. Jack Morgan of Middleport will continue to lead the ensemble as it develops its musical program.
About thirty friends and neighbors gathered at his country home with baskets for a surprise birthday celebration. It was a joyous all day event long remembered by those in attendance.
The funeral of Miss Maggie Norris of East Letart was conducted at Plants Church on Sunday by Reverend.
The remains were conveyed to the Letart cemetery for burial.
Ironton met Pomeroy in the season’s fastest game as Pomeroy guards Breedle Ebersbach Franz disrupted Ironton. Franz and Big Check each scored five while RechteI added three. Final score 28 to 1 in Pomeroy’s favor.
Twenty five members were received into the Kerr's Run U B church Sunday evening and the meetings continued due to strong penitents seeking conversion. Pomeroy is well represented among workers and attendees.
Harold Wetherholt, formerly a printer at The Democrat, is studying at Ohio State University and has been hired as printing instructor for Columbus public schools. He began duties at Indianola school the first of the month.
The will of Daniel Dusky, former Syracuse resident and school teacher, has been probated. He leaves all property including a residence and two acres to his son Lonnis E. Dusky.
Prices at Beezgle Produce House for Pittsburg market include eggs 50 cents, chicks 22 to 2? cents, veals 9 to 12 cents, hogs 8 to 9?8 cents, hides 6 cents, ducks 25 cents, geese 20 cents, and turkeys 35 cents.
Mrs Thomas L Christy of Columbus Ohio reports severe menstrual pain and side pains before birth. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she not only recovered but has since had two children and handled all household work.
Sunday School at Simpson M. E. reports attendance around 300. Chorus practice runs 30 minutes before opening and orchestra music is reintroduced. Beginning next Sunday a 10 week serial tale The Prodigal Town will present one chapter each Sunday.
Arthur Peyton former store clerk of Pomeroy died in a Des Moines Iowa auto accident two weeks after his injury. He was 52, survived by his wife and three grown children. A telegram to Middleport relatives announced the death on Sunday morning.
A Pomeroy M P F church meeting on Friday evening February 11 at 7 PM aims to organize a Young Women's Home Missionary Society. Speakers Mrs Dollie Hooper Bean of Athens and Mrs Socie of Nelsonville will give addresses, promising a rare treat.
Manuel Lopez visits the studio frequently and Fern glows with happiness as his presence shifts her mood and voice. Gwenda notes Fern’s contrast with her prior morbid state and the pair discuss a Sunday studio party while Fedya’s return is anticipated in the background.
Harrisonville residents report social visits medical updates and travel news. Forrest Forrest returns to Rutland. Mrs Alkire improves after hospital stay. Mrs Bolin seeks Gallipolis hospital care. Sid White visits Dr Day before resuming studies in Columbus. Rev Taylor from Wilkesville preaches at C P church. grangers hold a Friday meeting amid bad roads.
A tornado struck Hackleyville on February 7 moving the residence of E. J. McNabb about 100 yards without injuring the sleeping family. Several buildings were lifted from foundations and about a score of small structures were demolished. No one suffered serious injuries.
An inventor from Georgia develops a lathe capable of turning 100-foot ship masts in under three hours, vastly reducing the traditional 160 hours of hand labor required. The device promises faster shipbuilding and potential impact on maritime industry.
Harry Slaughter at 11% N Court St Athens offers dry cleaning hand pressing repairs and pressing services. The ad states there is time to do the work now and emphasizes expert hand pressing.
The report lists residents and visitors including Grace Swearingen of Dyesville with grandparents, W. G. Farley and S. F. Howery in Athens, and others in Albany and Columbus areas. It mentions bridge repairs near Dyesville, a school board meeting in Columbia township, hospital visits, and community correspondence columns with advice for readers.
A reader asks why a boyfriend seems loving off campus but indifferent at school. The adviser replies that boys often feel embarrassed and try to hide interest to avoid teasing.
A married woman with two children appeals for financial help from her brothers who share in supporting her mother. She notes her husband is a good provider and willing to support her mother, but argues her brothers should contribute. The columnist urges the brothers to send three to five dollars monthly to relieve the husband’s burden and acknowledges the value of caring for the mother.
Illinois swamped Ohio State 46 to 11 in Urbana. Carney of Illinois, despite an injured leg, played through half the game and made eight baskets.
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