Bennett Funeral Sunday At Methodist Church
Funeral services for Mr. John Bennett will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock at the Methodist Episcopal church in this city.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1921
Page
3
Busy Bee Marathon Club Hosts Evening at Mrs Hite Home
Mrs Ed Hite and Mrs John Hite hosted the Busy Bee Marathon Club gathering on Jackson Street with music contests and social chat. Guests included Mesdames Lee Butterworth Milt Baileys John Fisher Frank Neikirk Fern Bunt hoff Don James and others. members listed with numerous names and two Misses Nellie Lancaster and Elcie Hodgeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Hite
John Hite
Busy Bee Marathon Club
Jackson Street
Mesdames
Lee Butterworth
Milt Baileys
John Fisher
Frank Neikirk
Fern Bunthoff
Don James
Arthur Hicks
Win Bols
Lawrence Fluke
Berry Hickman
B. Mathewson
James Bland
John Briggs
George Beagle
Floyd Courtney
Lewis Darwin
Anna Coleman
Fred Courtney
Glen Carter
Hattie Daft
Chas Farrow
Dave Gorsuch
Ed Hazelton
Eugene Millinger
Emery Shaw
Hettie Stuart
Robi. Williams
John Wilkinson
Nellie Lancaster
Elcie Hodgeman
Katcha-Koo to Make Big Hit at Stuart Opera House
Katcha-Koo, billed as the biggest amateur theatrical hit, comes to Stuart Opera House for a Feb 24 matinee and Feb 25 evening performances under High School auspices. The East Indian Fakir tale features Omer Welling, Velma Young, Pauline Wagner, Floyd Rosser, Cliff Hartley, with Margaret Emish at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Opera House
India
Katcha-Koo
Omer Welling
Dolly
Prudence
Velma Young
Pauline Wagner
Harry
Messrs
Floyd Rosser
Cliff Hartley
Margaret Emish
Elaborate Winter Social Function at Rice Home
One of the season's most elaborate social affairs was hosted last evening by Mrs. Low Rice, Mrs. C. G. Sheppard, and Mrs. Harry Edington at the Rice home on Fort Street. Guests arrived greeted by Miss Louise Rice and Master Tom Sheppard. The home showcased cut and potted plants with a pink and white color scheme for a luncheon at 5 o'clock featuring elaborate appointments. Corsages of sweet peas served as favors. About eighty five guests attended, including out of town visitors Mrs. James Sheppard and Mrs. Gay Aumiller of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Low Rice
C. G. Sheppard
Harry Edington
Rice Home
Fort Street
Louise Rice
Tom Sheppard
Rice
James Sheppard
Gay Aumiller
Columbus
James
Local Names Mentioned in San Francisco and St Paul Notes
Sheppard of San Francisco and Mrs. William Stuart of St Paul are named locals. Miss Margaret Stiers of Haydenville visits her sister Mrs Edith Stiers. Miss Tessie Erwin returns to Grant Hospital after mourning time with her parents. Ed Erwin is recovering from a typhoid fever attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Erwin
Margaret Stiers
Haydenville
Edith Stiers
Tessie Erwin
Grant Hospital
Missionary Society Elects Officers After Meeting
Twenty two members of the Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church met at Mrs. J M Hyde's home with Mrs C H Roddabush assisting. Reports showed gains for all departments over last year. Officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs N Hill and vice presidents Mrs C C Sharp and Mrs F G Cooley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
J. M. Hyde
C. H. Roddabush
N. Hill
C. C. Sharp
F. G. Cooley
E. T. Spray
W. L. Hudson
Gee. Johnson
C. S. Tedrow
C. H. Bartlett
John Salt
West End PTA Founders Day Event Noted In School
Several hundred attended the West End school evening celebration by invitation of the West End parent teacher association. The program featured grade performances and speeches by Miss Bridgeman Miss Munn and Miss Bliss of Athens. Red Cross nurse Miss Masters reported pupil health statistics and the event closed after refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Parent-Teacher Association
Organization of Mothers’ National Congress
Parent-Teachers Association
West End Association
William Fleck
Washington
Bernice Riggs
Columbia
Gem of the Ocean
Miss Bridgeman
Munn
Bliss
Athens
Bridgeman
Red Cross
Masters
Ferree
Our City
John Scott
Clarence Backus
Walter Wolfe
Miss Deer
Radin
Backus
Warner
Reynolds
Cook
Women with five figure incomes outpace men in earnings
The article notes several women earning five figure to six figure salaries in 1920s fields. Anita Loos earns about 100000 as scenario writer, Francis Marion 100000 as motion picture director, Jane Martin 10000 as advertising woman, and Clara Porter a large New York trust company officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Loos
Francis Marion
Jane Martin
Clara Porter
New York Trust
Frances Marion
Wiches and Coffee Served To Attendees
Readable fragment notes that sandwiches and coffee were served to those present at the event. The brief mentions attendees enjoying simple refreshments after proceedings.
Nurse Masters Moves to New Red Cross Quarters
Red Cross nurse Miss Masters has moved into new quarters on East Columbus Street. To contact her call Bell Phone 785. Office hours are 8 to 9 a.m. and 4:30 to 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Masters
Red Cross
East Columbus Street
Bell Phone
City Women’s Club Opens At High School Auditorium
The first meeting of the city’s new all women club is set for Monday at seven o'clock in the high school auditorium. Miss Lucile Kaelin will sing as women express eagerness to join and support the club's good work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile Kaelin
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Health Revival
A musician recalls stomach distress and poor tuning until Mayr's Wonderful Remedy is tried. The ad claims it clears catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and relieves stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose shown, money refunded. McKee Drug Co. and druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
McKee Drug Co
Suffrage Leader Warns U S Britain Clash Would Bring War
Mrs Emma Pankhurst told 3,000 women in Toledo that a break between the United States and Great Britain would exceed the horrors of World War I. She urged keeping the two nations out of war and accused Bolshevists in the United States of trying to cause a split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Emma Pankhurst
United States
Great Britain
Bolshevista
Southeastern Ohio high school basketball tourney set for Athens
Next week Friday February 25 the annual southeastern Ohio tournament will be held under Ohio University auspices. Twenty four high schools from the region will be represented with nearly two hundred students in Athens as hosts plan a welcoming program. Athens Hi, John Hancock Hi, Nelsonville Hi and others will compete in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern Ohio
Ohio University
Athens
University of Ohio
Athens Hi
John Hancock Hi
Nelsonville Hi
Aquinas Hi
Columbus
Ackville Hi
Canal Winchester
Bremen
Crooksville
Corning Hi
Circleville Hi
Glenford
Hamden
Hamilton Hi
Lancaster Hi
Malta
McConnelsville Hi
McArthur Hi
Wnelsonville Hi
Newport Hi
Pomeroy Hi
Portsmouth Hi
Thornville Hi
Rutland Hi
Williamstown
Sciotoville Hi
Shawnee Hi
Rail union strike threats seen as repeated pressure tactic
The Republican Publicity Association argues that Chicago railroad brotherhood threats target the railway labor board, citing past strikes tied to wartime needs and wage disputes. It blames deflation and the Adamson law for growing public frustration with labor demands and political outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago
Republican Publicity Association
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Railroad Administration
Congress
Supreme Court
Railway Labor Board
Wilson
Senate
McAdoo
United States
Brotherhood
Labor Board
Hyomei Gospel Claims Quick Catarrh Relief
рекламный крик обещает быструю помощь от насморка и кашля с помощью Hyomei. Предлагается двухминутное очищение носовых проходов и свобода дыхания во сне и бодрствовании. Утверждается, что средство снимает симптомы простуды за день и обещано полный комплект ингалятора и флакона по доступной цене.
Common Pleas Reverses Justice Helwig in Liquor Case
The common pleas court reversed Justice Helwig's liquor violation ruling against William West who was fined $50 and costs for manufacturing home brew. The court found no law violation and ruled Helwig's decision prejudiced in an action by West against the state of Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helwig
William West
Common Pleas Court
State of
Ohio
West
Burning Soot Triggers Fire Scare at Bethel Home
Soot in a chimney at 55 West Washington street sparked flames and sparks from the flue. A passerby alerted the fire department which arrived quickly. The blaze proved non dangerous with only wall paper near the flue scorched and no further damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bethel
Washington Street
Rethel
For Sale Cottage in Glouster Ohio With Water
Five room cottage offered for sale with water in the house and contact via phone R 257 in Glouster Ohio. A box supper for Pocahontas and Red Men lodges Tuesday at 7 pm in Red Men hall. children not included. Johnson Beverage Company buys The White Front Store from R J Thompson and plans big stock additions and new staff. Regular city council meeting planned for tonight with no major business expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Ohio
Red Men
Pocahontas
Johnson Beverage Company
R. J. Thompson
Mr. Thompson
West Virginia
Modoc
Hollister
Congo
Handley in Columbus Returns for Trimble Church Services
C E Handley returned yesterday from Columbus where he spent several days on business. Preaching services will be held at the Trimble Christian church next Sunday morning and evening. A fruit supper at the Trimble schoolhouse tonight at 7 oclock aims to raise funds for the Trimble parent teacher association and its expenses. The supper should have a liberal patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Handley
Columbus
Trimble Christian Church
Parent-Teacher Association
Trimble
Mothers Club and Guests Enjoy Valentine Day Repasts
Mrs. W. W. Bryson hosted a Wednesday afternoon gathering in Urbancrest honoring her mother Mrs. C. M. Clark of Worthington. The event featured red and yellow heart decor and a buffet luncheon with many attendees including Mrs. Aumiller of Athens and Mrs. J. W. Bryson. Mrs. C. A. Daugherty then hosted the Mother's Club Friday evening on Front Street with Valentine decor and a two course lunch, all members except Mrs. Harold Kinney in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Bryson
Urbancrest
C. M. Clark
Worthington
Aumiller
Athens
Albee
Spurbek
Crooksville
J. W. Bryson
O. A. McDonald
Wm. James
F. D. McCarty
John Clark
A . Crawford
B. F. Achauer
W A. Pride
M. LeFever
F. Kientz
W. E. McCarty
G. C. Fawcett
C. A. Daugherty
Mother’s Club
Front Street
Harold Kinney
Heaton
If Mothers Only Knew About Sweet Powders
In these days many children suffer headaches feverishness stomach troubles and irregular bowels. Mother Grays Sweet Powders are praised for their easy pleasant to take and effective relief. Mothers who use them recommend them to others and druggists everywhere sell them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Conte
Man Fined for Contempt and Assault on Judge in Cleveland
George Bloom was fined 500 dollars plus costs and jailed ten days for contempt of court and given a 200 dollar fine with six months in the work house for assault and battery on Judge France L. Stevens. Bloom sparked a hallway sparring threat after a misdemeanor hearing, prompting officers to intervene as he moved toward the judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
George Bloom
France L. Stevens
Bloom
Stevenson
Stevens
Cortland Reports Typhus Cases Linked to Naples Sailor
Three typhus cases are confirmed in Cortland, New York, all confined to a single case, with investigations noting a connection to a sailor who sailed from Naples, Italy and arrived in New York in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albanyy
N. Y
Cortland
Naples
Italy
New York
McCombs Condition Reported Still Unchanged
New York February 18 reports William F McCombs chairman of the Democratic National Committee remains in a near-death condition due to heart trouble with no change in his status today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William F. McCombs
Dem
McCombs
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S. S. Franks
Poplar St
Nelsonville, O
Missionary Society
David and the
Good Health Elves
NEW Woman’s Club
Postum Cereal Comics Creek
Michigen
Banish
Catarrh
Home Brew Beer
the Cline Pharmacy CO
Taka Arra
Nelsonville
Nelsonville Dry Goods Co
Washington ST
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