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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1921
Page
3
Iva Eastman thanks Prudential Insurance Co. for promptly paying the life policy on her husband Chas. Eastman who died after only one week of coverage, noting surprise at the quick settlement.
The Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce reports the sudden passing of John W. Bennett a prominent community leader and Christian gentleman. He served four terms as York township trustee two terms as Athens County commissioner and was a long time member of Connett M E Church. His farm near Nelsonville was home since age nine and the chamber expresses deep sympathy to his bereaved family.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society held a Thursday meeting at Mrs. A. L. Pritchard's house with hostesses Mrs. Harriet Freer and Mrs. Wilbur Johnson. Ida Jewett led devotionals. Oliver Jewett read Scripture. Reports covered Have a Heart tag day for Children's Homes and a missions prayer day.
Next Tuesday evening Mrs Ida Jewett will entertain with a sewing party for members and friends of the W H M S. The quilt tops are al-
The note urges attendees to bring their thread and needle as work nears completion at this session. It emphasizes finishing the remaining items and relies on attendees’ readiness to contribute with provided sewing tools.
Mrs Dave Gorsuch hosted Mrs Robert Hickman’s Methodist Sunday school class of twenty for an evening of music and contests. A dainty luncheon followed the pleasant entertainment.
The newly formed Nelsonville women's club will hold its second meeting at the high school Monday night at 7 o'clock. Miss Lucile Kaellin is scheduled to sing, and all area women are urged to attend.
The Epworth League of the M E church meets at 6 15 on February 20 with Cassie Walke as leader and a talk titled The Right Hand Lift Up.
An united prayer meeting from 1 to 4 PM Friday at the Presbyterian church gathered city missionary societies for National Interdenominational Prayer Day. Mrs C L Johnson presided in Mrs A L Barker's illness. Talks by missionary presidents and women, solos and prayers marked the service.
Rev. Paul E. Kemper will conduct the funeral service Sunday afternoon at two o'clock for Mr. John W. Bennett a prominent city and county citizen. The service will be held at the Methodist church.
Phil Kelch visited Columbus on Friday for business. He met with local executives to discuss potential collaborations and market opportunities.
Misses Catherine and Margaret Spencer, students at Ohio University in Athens, are spending Sunday as guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Spencer.
Bible school starts at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 evangelistic service at 7 p m in the big auditorium mid week service is Wednesday at 7 p m
Sunday school at 9 30 morning with preaching at 10 30 and a class meeting at 2 30. Young people's meeting at 6 80 pm. Prayer meetings Tuesday and Thursday nights. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
Sunday school at 9 30 with sermon at 10 30 followed by testimony at 2 30 and a long service at 7 with evangelistic meetings. Wednesday prayer at 7 and Friday cottage prayer at Mr Floyd Call on Jackson street. Come and enjoy these meetings.
The junior congregation will hear sermons titled Ehud the Left Handed and The Rich Fool this Sunday. Jesus the Carpenter Lad is the theme for 10 30 morning service with Sunday school at 9 30. Christian Endeavor meets at six with a hatchet and an oriental hammer referenced in the talks.
A joint celebration for the Red Men and families and Poca hontas and families is planned for Monday evening February 21 to observe Washington's birthday with a party event.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson hosted a birthday dinner to celebrate Mrs Johnsons 82nd birthday at Zaleski Ohio on Friday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Vansky and daughter Dorothy Mrs William Vansky Mr and Mrs D P Johnson and family Mr and Mrs John Schneider Mrs H E Wyatt Mrs Charles Breinig Athens Mrs E H Robinson and son Clarence Charleston W V Mr and Mrs H A Johnson Nelsonville Mrs Adda Bobo Long Beach Calif and Mr and Mrs Pearl Johnson Columbus plus the couple themselves.
John Lotosky faced Judge Stevens on a raisin jack charge. He claimed his wife made it, prompting the judge to quip about old excuses. The court imposed a 200 dollar fine plus costs.
Seven people narrowly escaped injury as the Portage Country Club burned in Akron. The blaze caused an estimated $125,000 in losses.
Columbus, Feb. 18. John Henry, 52, died here today from sleeping sickness. He is the eighth victim of the disease in Columbus this year.
In New York on February 19 promoters of a fashion show with 200 models faced about 1200 applicants. The melee erupted as models were accepted and rejected in front of others. Hotel Pennsylvania staff spent the day cleaning up hair pins cloth shreds and other debris from the roof garden remains.
Washington Feb. 19 by unanimous vote the senate amended the Dillingham immigration bill lowering the annual alien admission cap to three percent of the current population, down from the proposed five percent.
Following the Helvetia Milk Condensing Company refusal to reorganize the Northwester Co operative Sales, several hundred members met in Delta Ohio and did not decide on continuing the milk strike. Dairy farms in Northwestern Ohio and Southern Michigan have refused to sell their milk to the firm due to low prices.
R W Bolling president of the United States Shipping Board and Wilsons brother in law was exonerated before the Walsh investigating committee on charges he used influence to win board contracts for supply firms Sands former bank cashier accused him. Bolling denied the allegations and said Sands aimed to entangle him for not securing favors through his presidential links.
The Weather Bureau reports bitter cold across the United States following heavy rain and snow. Abnormally cold conditions spread from North Dakota to New England as a southern disturbance moves northeastward with rain, snow, and further cold to follow across the eastern half.
A brush fire at Pursley near Sistersville, West Virginia, forced mourners to pause during a funeral as they joined in fighting the blaze. No injuries reported and the service resumed after containment. Local responders battled the flames amid windy conditions.
Formal announcement in St Augustine confirms Carlos B Hughes of New York as secretary of state in President elect Harding's cabinet. Hughes had conferred with Harding and his acceptance followed weeks of general expectation after the election and Harding’s initial tender.
Hal Hare of Lima and his brother Ralph Earl Hare of Cincinnati faced kidnapping charges over Bernice Hare Morgan. Bonds were posted on personal recognizance after warrants by James Morgan of Winchester. Bernice Morgan, who had eloped with Morgan to Newport Kentucky, testified she left Cincinnati of her own accord citing Morgan’s unemployment.
C. W. McKee, Athens County income tax collector, reports most filers are miners. About seventy-five people daily visit the post office office to file returns with over 1300 dollars in taxes collected on a typical day. Foreigners and women also pay, many by money orders, with single men comprising a larger share than in counties with bigger industries.
In Greene township 20 miles north of Warren Ohio three people died in a blaze that destroyed a three room shack on Oren YF Chaffee’s farm. Victims are Howard Smith 10 Henry Smith 12 and Edna R. Chaffee 25. The shack housed the family for three weeks due to smallpox quarantine. An overheated stove is believed to have caused the fire which wasn’t found until around 2 AM.
Alexander Howat, district president of the United Mine Workers, was ordered by the industrial court to call off the Macie mines strike after a one year contempt jail sentence. The court settled the dispute over Karl Mishmash’s age and ordered the company to pay about 225 dollars in back wages, with Howat expecting workers to return to work once paid.
Five room cottage in Glouster Ohio with water in house. Phone R-257. Also note a box supper planned for February 22 at Red Men hall for Pocahontas lodge husbands and Red Men wives. Children invited. Council adjourned last night due to lack of quorum with only three members present.
West suffered a serious arm cut in a head on crash at a curve near the True place. Tanner’s car and West’s car collided as a farm wagon blocked the road headlights failed to show the curve.
Percy McCloud of Cleveland passed Glouster this morning returning from Athens after a brief visit with his mother in law Mrs. Hannah King and family. He attended the hardware dealers convention in Columbus and stopped in Athens briefly before going home.
Cambridge and Columbus relatives rushed to her bedside as Edith Birtcher 73 died last night after a Thursday stroke. Funeral services are Monday at 1 30 p m at the Church of Christ with Pastor Harry M Wilson in charge and burial in the city cemetery. She is survived by seven children and her husband R M Birtcher who died in 1912.
Mrs. E. E. Aumiller arrived back in Athens yesterday after a visit with her brother and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Achauer, ending the family gathering.
Calvary Baptist Church lists Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 9 15 morning worship at 10 15 and evangelistic service at 7 00 p m The note praises last Sunday in the Bible School and predicts a greater day ahead
Dr. C. L. Martzolff, chairman of Founders Day and alumnus secretary, praised the event's success. He thanked committees speakers glee club alumni students and faculty and urged Founders Day to become a holiday and permanent Ohio University institution.
Ohio University plays Otterbein at the Ohio gym tonight at 8. An gus King is out and Van Sickle may be unavailable. Monday Ohio meets Denison at Granville as students plan to travel. outcome affects conference standings.
Holiday hosts Mr. and Mrs. Herb Douglas entertained several youths at their home Saturday night. Audra Douglas visited Friday and Saturday with her sister Mrs. Frank Cain of Pratta Fork. Adelaide Stanley stayed with Edgar Stanley's family in Downington. Virgil Blackwood and John Stanley spent Sunday at Jack Stanley's home in Chase.
Rev. Ahlbrand will miss Sunday duties due to Mrs. Ahlbrand’s severe tonsillitis and both spouses falling ill from exposure while conducting church work at Sugar Creek.
Washington reports Herbert Hoover may be regarded as a certainty for the commerce portfolio in the Harding cabinet unless circumstances change in the coming days. The note reflects early speculation on Hoover joining the administration.
In a crowded assembly room Cambridge High fell to Athens High 3–0 in a debate on whether the open shop is best for American industrial development. Judges were Irma Voigt Thomas Hoover and John Williams with L G Worstell presiding. Athens team included Abbott Wilcox Holmes Stewart and Joseph Farley.
In Columbus on February 19 the citizens tax committee heard appeals for a uniform taxation rule. Invited to confer were Professor G. H. Colton from Hiram College, Gus Kasch of Akron, Judge F. M. Geiger of Springfield, Prof. S. K. Mardis of Ohio University Athens, and Attorneys L. D. Johnson and M. F. Thrailkill of Columbus. The committee has mainly conferred with classification advocates.
In Murray City on Feb 16 Snow Fork Temple No 77 Pythian Sisters were hosted by Captain of the Degree Staff Mrs Kate Stiff at the K of P hall. Forty? nine present enjoyed music and conversation with a dainty repast served at 9 30. Assisting hostesses were Mesdames Millie Anderson Elizabeth Stiff and Elizbeth Stahl. Attendees included many named ladies and gentlemen.
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