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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1919

Page

3

Nelsonville wrestling prelims yield quick pins and draws

In Nelsonville preliminaries Cope 140 lbs defeated Roscoe 145 lbs in 11 minutes and Evans 130 lb pinned Preach Lowery 181 lb in nine minutes. Christian Nelsonville drew with Green Buchtel. Matsuda seeks county challenge for money marbles or chaff at Arcade Pool Room.

Cope Nelsonville Roscoe Buchtel Joe Evans Preach Lowery Christian Green Matsuda Olson Arcade Ohio

Masquerade Valentine Party at Christian Church

Social event planned by the En deavors in the church social rooms Thursday evening. All welcome. Admission ten cents for masked attendees or fifteen cents if not masked.

Christian Church

Hocking Valley Kraut Praised for Quality and Cleanliness

Local producer touts Hocking Valley Kraut as superior to other canned kraut noting full cans and meticulous cleanliness. Brand emphasizes care in production and packaging with a signature mark 2-10-M. T. W.

Hocking Valley

Masquerade Social at Junior Hall Feb 11

Community notice inviting all to a masquerade social at the Junior Hall on February 11 with admission ten cents. Prizes awarded for best and ugliest costumes. Everyone welcome.

Four Room Residence For Sale on Walnut Street

For sale a four room dwelling at 943 Walnut St with water gas and good cellar. Listed price 2 pounds 11 shillings 7 pence.

Walnut St

Help Push Back to School Drive

The Back-to-School Drive is urged as a cooperative effort to protect children, seen as a nation’s greatest asset. With wartime lessons, reconstruction begins and continued support from the education sector is deemed vital for future peace and strength. The U S Bureau of Education emphasizes continuing the drive for school communities.

United States Bureau of Education

Chamber of Commerce Weekly Meeting Notice

The Chamber of Commerce holds a meeting at the Y M C A on Thursday evening at 7 30. Committees will report and other matters of interest will be discussed. All members urged to attend and exchange views.

Chamber of Commerce

Matsuda Wins Two Falls In Owl Hall Wrestling Match

Matty Matsuda of Columbus defeated James Prokas of Cleveland in two straight falls after Prokas won the opening fall in 27 minutes at Owl's Hall Nelsonville on Monday night. A large crowd attended with 257 paid admissions.

Matsuda Matty Matsuda Columbus James Prokas Cleveland Owl's Hall Nelsonville Prokas

Childs Conservation League backs Back to School drive

The Childs Conservation League held its regular meeting at the Y M C A on Tuesday afternoon. Prof. D A Ferree explained the Back to School drive now in the city and the group agreed to assist in the cause.

CCL Childs Conservation League D. A. Ferree

Initiation Of Two Candidates At Padora Chapter Meeting

At the regular meeting of Padora Chapter Eight, Tuesday evening, Mrs. E Hoch and Mrs. Elisabeth Duncan were initiated. A large number attended to witness the initiation.

Padora O. E E. Hoch Elisabeth Duncan

Olympia Restaurant To Open After Repaint Update

Lord H. Blumer has acquired the Olympia Restaurant and will relaunch it with a fresh coat of paint and updated papering to offer an up to date eating house.

Olympia H. Blumer

Honors House Guests at Mrs Shafer's Social

Mrs. Eugene Shafer hosted a tatting club gathering for guests including Miss Helen Dennis of New York City and Mrs. Howard Davis of Columbus. The evening featured a delightful social hour and an elegant luncheon for attendees.

Eugene Shafer Tatting Club Helen Dennis New York City Howard Davis Columbus

Club Af Fair Attended by Local Ladies and Guests

Members of the club enjoying the af fair were Mesdames Frank Freer, Stanley Mechem, Eugene Pritchard, E. E. , and Cecil Shafer and Misses Ethel Gibbs, Nellie Reuter, Gaynelle James, Hazel Edington and Hattie Cooley. The guests of the club were the honored guests and Miss Marguerite Hawkins and Mesdames Herman Hall, C. H. Bartlett, F. G. Maxwell, Winfield Owens, Mabel Barnecutt, L. J. Eberie, C. D. Shafer, W. S. Rhodes and Alva Johnson.

Mesdames Frank Freer Stanley Mechem Eugene Pritchard E. E Cecil Shafer Ethel Gibbs Nellie Reuter Gaynelle James Hazel Edington Hattie Cooley Marguerite Hawkins Herman Hall C. H. Bartlett F. G. Maxwell Winfield Owens Mabel Barnecut L. J. Eberie C. D. Shafer W. S. Rhodes Alva Johnson

Visitors and locals noted in Columbus area social roundup

Mr and Mrs F J Sauters saw Hearts of the World. C E Bennett and Mrs Augusta Parker visited in Columbus and Athens. Mrs Howard Davis and Miss Helen Dennis guests of Mrs Eugene Shafter. Mrs W King and three children returned to Columbus after visiting relatives. Various others hosted and traveled, including millinery openings and a funeral in Lancaster. Lieut D A Pierre medal holder hosted by Columbus guests. Frank Minner, Mrs Henry Davis, and Mrs OC Crawford attended events. Mrs John Dalton left for Columbus due to illness of daughter.

F. J. Sauters C. E. Bennett Columbus Augusta Parker Athens Buchtel Howard Davis Helen Dennis New York City Eugene Shafer B. W. Lawson D. A. Pierre Lieut. Pierre U. S. Inf Frank Minner Henry Davis O. Crawford John Dalton

Transportation Movements For New York Via Atlantic Ports

The cruiser Pueblo Brest for New York sails with detachments of the 41st Division and is due about February 21. The transport La Touraine Havre for New York and cruiser Montana Brest for New York are expected about the same date. The transport Pocahontas Bordeaux for New York altered course to dock at Newport News. The transport Stockholm arrived today with mainly western men.

Washington Pueblo Brest New York la Touraine Havre Montana Pocahontas Bordeaux Newport News Stockholm

Corrections Issued On Army Signal Battalion Assignment

The War Department issued a cable correction stating the 139th field battalion signal corps should read 309th field battalion signal corps for an early convoy assignment.

Washington War Department 139Th Field Battalion Signal Corps 309Th Field Battalion Signal Corps

Lincoln birthday luncheon entertains, educates crowd

The Chamber of Commerce midweek lunch drew full attendance and featured Principal McCormick leading a four piece high school horn ensemble. Professor Hoover conducted massed songs with Supt. Morgan handling stereoticon. Morgan gave an illustrated Lincoln lecture, reciting Gettysburg, to high praise, with several new members introduced by vice president Daggett.

Chamber of Commerce McCormick Hoover Supt. Morgan Morgan Abraham Lincoln Bern Lincoln Gettysburg Daggett

Sunday and Evening Sermons Draw Large Congregation

Preaching services at this place were well attended Sunday and again in the evening with Christian Endeavor before preaching services. Various local residents, including Spicer Keirns and Harvey Wolfe families, were visited or called on throughout the day while updates note improving health and ongoing illness among locals.

Christian Endeavor Fords Spicer Keirns Edgar Keirns Harry Calentine Little Sone Frank Wolf T. M. Keirns T. H. Boudinots Pearl Jones Amesville Bertha Calentine Cecil Keirns Howard Brown Winnie McGill D. B. Bennett Herb Calentine Donalson Ridge Ted Wolfe

Special Hosiery and Gloves Sale Notice

A local advert outlines a limited sale with 8 pairs mens gloves priced at 25c and 8 pairs ladies hose offered in black or white for 25c each. It also mentions a small lot of boys clothing up to 15 years and warns stock may not last the three days.

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