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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1921
Page
3
Nelsonville chamber outlines a meeting to discuss a City Manager form of government. No speaker is secured yet but a special committee has prepared recommendations and will present them for and against, with full attendance anticipated. Dr Welch calls it the most important issue before the chamber.
The Phi Delts basketball squad from O U will visit to play the YMCA All Star team Friday evening. Fans expect a top game of the season and urge readers not to miss it.
Charles Sisson conducts a wrestling class in the Y gym from 5 to 6 PM every Tuesday open to all members. The session is large but may accept a few more if attendees are punctual.
One of the merriest social events of the season was an invitation dance by the Fish Club at the K P hall Monday evening. The hall was decorated with hearts and flowers and punch was served. Attendees included Misses Helen McCarthy Lucille Kaelin Doris Huddy Margaret Hall Garnet Sanders Estella Evans Pauline Martin Mary
Pauline Williams and many others attended a social gathering with music provided by Webster's five piece jazz orchestra. Guests included Harriet Wagner Fisher Parry Mulli gan Allen Linton Young Collins Robson Powers Stedem Uhrig Ailes Bennett Brown White Kaelin Liedy Emish Hall Silcott Hartley Hartley Stedem Stedem Keplar Hawk Spray Shaw Kelly Ashby Ruscoe Shentz Figgins Fig gins Morgan Mc Laughlin and the Cooleys Evans.
Mrs J M Hyde and Mrs C H Roddabush will host the Presbyterian Missionary Society meeting Thursday afternoon. The annual election of officers is on the agenda. Mothers with young children should bring them. Mrs B F Martin will supervise child entertainment.
About fifty gathered last evening at the spacious home of Mrs. J. M. Hyde for the Francis Willard memorial. A varied program of song and talks was enjoyed and a Valentine lunch was served afterward by four young ladies in Miss Ruth Hyde's circle.
Mr and Mrs James Sheppard of Columbus were guests Tuesday and today of Mrs Maria Sheppard, the former’s mother.
One of Safety Director Kelley's first acts was to order taxis congesting the south side of the public square to be parked near the center of the square.
A speaker notes numerous small, costless actions to better Nelsonville and urges residents to undertake them. The plan emphasizes practical, everyday improvements that require no financial outlay but increase quality of life.
Mr and Mrs L D Martin spent Monday in Columbus, staying briefly in the city for unspecified reasons and returning the same day.
Mr George Dible and Miss Emma Myers married Saturday evening at six by Rev Paul E Kemper. Ceremony held at the bride’s sister Mrs Waltz home on Poplar Street. They will make Nelsonville their future home.
Mr and Mrs Ed Humphrey spent Monday in Columbus for a brief visit and local errands, returning home in the evening.
At the home of Mrs. John Love on Short Street the Loyal Women’s class held a Valentine party on Monday evening February 14. The event featured decorations, planting and blooming plants, a brief hostess address, games, a box opening, and Valentine distribution with warm wishes. Mr. Bennett, class president, presented the teacher with primroses, noting the class’s contribution from a 600 strong school.
Mrs A L Pritchard will host the Home Missionary Society gathering of the M E church Thursday afternoon inviting members to attend.
Mrs Retta Howe entertained the S. S. class members on Friday evening, hosting an informal gathering with light refreshments and shared fellowship among attendees.
A Sunday school class at the Methodist church enjoyed a delightful social evening with games and contests. Valentines decorations and lunch added festive spirit to the gathering.
The sportsmen association invites members to a meeting this Wednesday February 16 at the new club rooms above the Co operative Store to view and discuss a new rabbit brand and seek opinions from attendees.
Rehearsals for Katcha Koo directed by Miss Reser proceed well at Nelsonville High School. The show aims to surpass last year’s Fi Fi production and will run two nights February 24 and 25 at Stuart's Opera House.
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Cummins and Mrs. Carl Jewett were Columbus visitors, Monday. Mrs. Fred Hall and three children were weekend guests of Mrs. Clyde Littler and family at Athens.
The hours of prayer services are from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday. The service is intended for all churches of the city.
On Valentine night in 1921 the Loyal Woman's class enjoyed a gathering at Mrs Love's with Mrs Devore praised for teaching and the president and members thanked for their hospitality. The hostess Mrs Love received cheer and a hope to meet again next year on St Valentine night. Mollie Six signed.
William Messenger bought a small farm at Hockingport after selling his farm last fall. Marcus Clark made a business trip to Parkersburg Thursday. Smallpox in Tuppers Plains has abated with no fatalities. Charles Clark mines coal locally. Rev. Green filled Rev. Cole's appointment at Lottridge A B Church on Sunday. W N Winters bought the Chutes farm near here, the old Winters place. Rev. Wilson leads meetings at Coolville M E Church. Old Time Teacher's comments on schools reference teachers Kate Boyd Ed Hermans Belinda Creamer Maggie Burson. Eggs sales declined the past week.
An anonymous reader argues that rural life hinges on church and school and criticizes the idea that only Mechanicsburg offers adequate schooling. They urge combining districts for modern, nearby schools to keep children from leaving the farm and preserve local social life.
White Hall residents visited C. M. Higgins. Mrs. Isaac Castle traveled to Columbus for hospital surgery. Ward Walker and son visited Charles Pratt. Mrs. Charles Mooin and Bertha attended the funeral of Mrs. Oliver Ballinger and visited Bates with the Ator family. Mrs. D Ni Higgins was called to.
A Chillicothe woman postponed travel as her brother lay ill in a hospital. Homer Radford spent a weekend visiting in Athens, traveling there for a brief stay.
Lydia Mars ret daughter of Cornelius and Lazarda Burley died January 18 1921 aged 63 years 10 months 14 days near Garden Ohio. She married William Jasper Howard May 30 1874 and had six sons and three daughters. Her husband died in 1909 and she wed Leroy Jones in 1913. She was a United Brethren Church member and loved family life near Garden. She leaves a husband seven children thirteen grandchildren four great grandchildren three sisters and many relatives. Two sons Hollie and Joannie preceded her.
The article notes 49 above zero at dawn and declares warm conditions today while a cold spell looms. Ohio University students and northern residents report heavy snows from home as the week progresses, with a midweek sun rising at 6 49 and locals in light clothing yesterday.
Thursday morning reports show sunset at 6 41 P M and a forecast of colder conditions tonight and on Thursday as the weather man warns of a drop in temperatures.
The university and city schools plan a day off for the basketball tournament. Classes will continue today for Washington's Birthday while a holiday will be observed next Friday to allow attendance at games in the gym.
Chas. Heddon of Dowagiac Michigan defeated Percy Collins of New York 300 to 247 to claim the amateur 18.2 balk line billiard title in Cleveland Ohio last night finishing in 36 innings.
A brief notice describes embezzlement by daylight theft risks and measures to deter errors. Auditors note procedures including time locks, electric alarms, and night watchmen. Police presence during business hours is emphasized while depositor trust remains high. Assets exceed 21 000 and 50 cents.
An old advertisement praises St Jacobs Oil as a harmless rheumatism cure that relieves pain instantly. It claims most cases require no internal treatment and urges readers to rub the oil on joints to end soreness stiffness and swelling with a small trial bottle available at drug stores.
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