Local Social Notices and Visits in Athens Area
Miss Laura Reading visits Colum bus area for weeks with friends. The White Shrine plans a regualr meeting Monday at 7 PM with four candidates. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence host F D Forsythe from Cleveland. De Sams travel to Akron for funeral. Grace West leaves for two months in Winfield Kansas. Charlies Bean returns from Guysville. Kings Heralds move to 2 PM Sunday at First M E Church. Mr. and Mrs. W B Johnson travel to Columbus to greet Major Johnson and the 372 regiment. Reasoner and son visit Athens with Roy Dupler in residence. Chadwell family passes through to Trimble. Relph Williams guests en route home from Zanesville. Lt H B Johnson visiting Johnson family in North Contreet. James Lewis called to Murray City by father John J Lewis death. wife stays home with pneumonia-stricken son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lewis
Palmer Street
Murray City
John J. Lewis
Lewis
Paul
Son Herbert Kelley Arrives Safely in New York
Mrs. Eber Fulton of 119 Mill Street received a telegram from her son Herbert Kelley of Rainbow Division. He reached New York today after being wounded in battle on October 16, with details of his injuries not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eber Fulton
Mill Street
Herbert Kelley
Rainbow Div
New York
Kelley
Women prepare for Columbus visit and university talks
Mise Maybelle Hanna heads to Columbus with two day members. The Juanita Class under Mrs. W. E. Moler hosts a Presbyterian church party to benefit Mohicans after the Athens Parkers game. Dr. Gard of Ohio University travels to Chicago for a NBEA Education Principles talk alongside scholars from Chicago Harvard and Columbia. Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority hosts a salon with Mrs. Morton and active members at 18 Maplewood Drive. A Washington's birthday luncheon features music games and themed favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Maybelle Hanna
Day
Columbus
Hanna
Mr. Liggett
Ohio University
Juanita
W. E. Moler
Presbyterian Church
Armory
Willie L. Gard
Chicago
Ill
N. BE. A
Gard
Association
Deen W. 8. Gray
University of Chicago
W. C. Bagley
Columbia University
A. J. Inglis
Harvard
Heetess
R. L. Morton
Maplewood Drive
Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority
Harley Moler
Sigma Sigma Sigma
Washington
Taft Assailed Over League Debates in Senate Row
Washington February 22 Ex president Taft becomes the focus as the senate debates the league of nations A letter read in debate mocks Taft as a ditch trailer Senators Ashurst McKellar and Thomas defend Taft while Sherman cites tainted funding sources The scene shifts to social notices with Charlies Bobo as guest and a Sunday gathering hosted by Clarence McNeel in honor of Gueh Six recently discharged from army service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
United Press
Washington
Taft
Senate
Sherman
Illinois
League of Nations
Ashurst
Arizona
McKellar
Thomas
League
Wilson
Carnegie
Pittman
Charlies Bobo
Albany
Nellie White
Anna Todd
Ville
R. Hywell
Clarence McNeel
Alva Tom
Fay
Carbondale
Fred Hoodlet
Will Carter
Mamie
Dollie Mace
McNeal
Helen Louise
Buckeye State Building and Loan Offers Lower Interest Loans
From the Rankin Building in Columbus Ohio the Buckeye State Building and Loan Company advertises loans on Columbus homes and Central Ohio farms with better terms and lower interest. Assets quoted over 15.8 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeye State Building and Loan Company
Rankin Building
West Gay Street
Columbus
Oh!o
Columbus Homes
Central Ohio
World Students Observe Universal Day of Prayer
A 1918 World’s Student Christian Federation committee set February 23 1919 as Universal Day of Prayer for Students with global observances. In Athens local churches hold morning and evening services and campus groups urge students to attend their chosen church and the university devotional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Student Christian Federation
United States
Jesus Christ
Athens
University
Music Hall
Christian Church
Col
West State
Congress Streets
EK. D. Murch
First Methodist Episcopal Church
College Street
C. Lloyd Strecker
Presbyterian Church
Cor. Court
Washington Streets
A. Y. Wilcox
Sheriff Parker Faces Large Subpoena Rush Next Week
Sheriff Parker and Deputy McKinley must serve numerous subpoenas to witnesses in three criminal cases set for Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. Witnesses have been summoned from all parts of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
McKinley
Ohio Private Recalls WWI Front Experiences From Belgium
Private Pearl Wend of Co L 362nd infantry details service with the 84th division, arrival in England on September 16, transfer to the 91st division near Ypres, front-line action in Flanders, Belgium, and Audenaerde, with later parades in Brussels and Pershing greeting on January 27 as embarkation looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Wend
362Nd Infantry
91St Division
Nelsonville
84Th Division
Camp Sherman
Bristol
England
States
L Co
91St
Ypres
Flanders
Belgium
Audenaurle
Brussels
Albert
France
Pershing
Local Notes From New Marshfield
Mrs. Fred Herron returned home from Athens after visiting her mother Mrs. Bowman. C. L. Jones and family were in Athens Friday on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Herron
Athens
Bowman
C. L. Jones
Reed attacks league in Senate amid farewell warning on entangling alliances
In Washington on February 22 Senator Reed delivered a forceful refutation of the proposed league constitution. He warned that control would lie with European and Asiatic powers and Britain would be the dominant influence, with dangers of Bolshevism and global domination. He argued France Britain Italy and Japan share strong interests and that the United States would be drawn into European entanglements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Senate
Reed
of Nations
League
Campos
Britain
Kourth
Neres
France
Great Britain
Italy
Japan
United States
John J. Lewis Dies at 78 in Murray City
John J. Lewis aged 78 passed away Friday at his son Modes home after a weeks illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 o clock conducted by Rev. Ht. Buet with burial at Greenlawn cemetery. He is survived by children James Lewis of Athens Jane Lewis Holmes and Gomer Lewis of Hocking and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lewis
Murray City
John J. Lewis
Mode
Greenlawn
Tavie
Jane i
Bede Lawik
Merah
Ville
Ames Lewis
Athens
Gomer
Lewis
Hocking
Heating restored for Troop One and Parkersburg game
After delays the Armoury heating is back to first class condition for an evening game between Troop One and Parkersburg Troop Three Boy Scouts. Athens Scouts will entertain overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aromry
Parkersburg
Boy Scouts
Aes
Ersburg Ter Lowe
Athens
Foggy Night Highlights Auto Safety and Lighting Issues
Athene awoke to dense fog as dawn neared with no train or streetcar collisions reported. Officials urged strict enforcement of auto lights and license tags after warnings that many vehicles lack proper illumination and identification. Local owners have begun applying for regular attention to the department’s safety announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athene
Porter
Three Transports Reach New York After Atlantic Delay
Today in New York three vessels arrived after storms, including the Orsaba from Bordeaux with 2 931 men of the 334th and several headquarters units. The Henderson with 1 212 men, mostly wounded, entered Bermuda route. The Manchuria from Saint-Nazaire carried 4 447 men with 104 influenza cases and 24 pneumonia cases, plus 867 sick and wounded, now quarantined for hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Orasaba
Bordeaux
B. C
163Nd Field Artillery
Henderson
Bermudas
Manchuria
St. Nasaire
Coast Artillery
The Rev. Hill of Cambridge Preaches in New Orleans
Theo Lawhead, proprietor of Messenger Printery, will preach at 16 o clock in the morning at the delving around the shores of the gulf Freechurea in New Orleans for a short while.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo. Lawhead
Hill
Cambridge
Gulf
New Orleans
Professor Mardis Handles Acheola County School Model
Professor 8 K Mardis oversees the Acheola County school model program, guiding curriculum and administrative standards across multiple district schools. The initiative focuses on improving instructional quality, student outcomes, and coordinated district policy alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. K. Mardis
Acheola
Schoels
Sword mishap during school pageant charms Athens county crowd
A young actor in a school pageant in Athens county trips on a gleaming sword during a dance with Martha. The silvery weapon tangles, he falls, and the audience tittered until the teacher calmed the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Athens County
Martha
You
District thirteen organized for Centenary work in Franklin Ave
The Centenary movement unit for District thirteen was formed at L. W. Roberts home. L. W. Roberts named unit leader. Mrs. Harvey Rameey to work for intercession. Fred Wheaton to enroll others. Mrs. J. B. Fulton to inspire youth toward Christian service. Darrel Herron to distribute literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Avenue
M. EB
L. W.oberts
L. W. Roberts
Harvey Rameey
Fred Wheaton
J. B. Fulton
Darrel Herron
Washington's Birthday Shutdown Marks Historic Remembrance
The post office closed during the day in observance of Washington's birthday and many homes displayed a stripped banner fluttering in the spring breeze as a memory of the nation's first president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hea ier Advertised for Workplace Comfort and Easy Terms
A brief advertisement claims a device called the Hea ier saves one man hour of work, makes a more pleasant office, and offers moderate price with pay one dollar down and remaining balance in easy installments.
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Laura Reading
W. B. Lawrence
F. D. Forsythe
Cleveland
Grace West
McKinley Ave
Mrs. Sparks
Winfield
Kansas
Charlies Bean
Guysville
Ida Mansfield
Mary Laughlin
King’s Heralds
M. E
W. B. Johnson
Major 8. M. Johnson
372
W. C. Reasoner
Lawrence
Logan
Roy L. Dupler
Morrie Avenues
Samuel A Chadwell
Samuel
Sugar Grove
Trimble
John F. Chadwell
Relph Williams
Zanesville
H. B. Johnson
O. L. Johnson
North Contreet
Johnson
Ft. Gill
Oklahoma
Mrs. Merten
Mr. Covert
New Marshfield
L. C. Martin
Moscow
Bolsheviki
Russia
Republic
Olin P. A
Motor Auto Sales Co
Presbyterian Chi
Dawers
Preg Methodist Church
Home Furnishing
Athens Co
Theo
Toa
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