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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1921
Page
5
Students in commercial classes use jazz tunes to pace typing by keeping even tempo. The instructor notes march music slows speed for steady accuracy, then progresses to faster rhythms to develop speed beyond music. Phonograph tunes guide rhythm as pupils advance through levels.
Mrs. G L Fenzel travels to Columbus for a few days. Mr W B Golden returns from Cincinnati. Mr and Mrs Paul Hall honeymooned in Virginia. Pythian Sisters meet Wednesday at 7 pm with picnic supper. Friendship Needle club hosts Mrs Earl Carpenter Thursday. Mr M E Twiss attends two day state retail furniture dealers meeting in Columbus. Athens Council 128 D of A meets tonight at 7. Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees holds Wednesday meeting at 2 pm. Mr and Mrs J W Robey announce birth of son born February 20 to O W Robey of Chillicothe. William M Kurtz visits from Columbus Street Railway and Light Co. House guests include Mrs E J Willsey and Mrs George Ames. Mrs Fred Wheaton improving after illness. Mr and Mrs Joseph Hartbrach visit Athens with Mrs Ralph Sherman’s family.
Dr and Mrs Blaine Johnson and daughters Martha and Erdene of Logan visited in Athens Sunday with the former's father Mr W B Johnson and the latter's parents Mr and Mrs D L Moody Mrs Spencer Steenrod and daughter Barbara and Mrs Esther Verity were Monday guests of Mrs C A Hooper Hooper went to Nelsonville last evening to attend a birthday party for her sister Miss Lucile Verity She returned home to day Mr Roy Smith and little laughter Mary Ann with his mother Mrs Leonora Smith left for Albuquerque New Mexico They have been here since the death of Mrs Smith Miss Marian Walden secretary to the manager of Hotel Deshler Columbus has resigned and with her mother Mrs Mary E Walden of Athens has gone to Jacksonville Florida to spend until June with Blanche Walden a teacher in the Jacksonville schools Messrs Dewey M Goddard of Amesville and Mariette Covert are expected home today from Youngstown where they went Sunday evening to consult Boneseller Reese Goddard injured his knee playing football at Ohio University and Covert had a probable broken arch Pupils Recital The School of Music will hold a free pupils recital Thursday at 4 o'clock in Music Hall All are invited For Brother Mr and Mrs Walter Davis entertained last evening with a house warming for Homer Wilson home from Columbus for a few days visit The hours included games music dancing and candy.
Mr and Mrs C A Hooper of Richland avenue entertained a Nelsonville visiting party Sunday with a dinner for Miss Lucile Verity of Nelsonville, the guest of honor celebrating her birthday. Guests from Nelsonville included Misses Beth Verity Helen Verity MarthaKeister Lucile Fisk Fern Parry and Messrs Don Bowers Jr Durward North.
The Queen Esther Circle will celebrate George Washingtons birthday at tonight's meeting at Miss Julia Porters. Hostess and assistants wear colonial costumes, with a program and refreshments. Sewing for the orphanage is planned. girls should bring thread, needle, and thimble. Meeting starts at 7 30.
Alpha Xi Delta hosted an Oriental dance Saturday evening at the Armory. Colored canopies and soft lighting decorated the hall with lounges on each side and greenery surrounding a central pond where a live crocodile swam among the dancers in lawn costumes.
St Augustine reports indicate one cabinet post remains unsettled as President Harding finalizes appointments. Prominent names discussed include James J. Davis for labor and Herbert Hoover for commerce while Andrew Mellon is set for treasury. Naval secretary choice undecided with no confirmation names given.
Augustine Florida February scene notes only one cabinet post remains open with no selection made yet. Local officials and observers watch for a decision as state leadership reshapes its executive team.
A sorority evening featured The Dance of the Slave Girl performed by Miss Reda Watkins in harem attire. Sandalwood scent from incense burners filled the room as a colored orchestra in red fez caps provided music. Out of town guests included Betty Wheeler Carolyn Wells Irene Duvan Mildred Pritchard Esther Fulton and others. chaperons were Dean Voigt and the patronesses.
A Washington Birthday gathering hosted by Mrs. H S Burson featured a quaint bonnet and parasol, 6 o clock dinner, and favors of silk flags. Contests awarded Mrs. Vic Pierce first prize for red carnations, and Mrs. P G Hibbard a Washington picture as consolation.
The Farmer's Sugar Company plans a massive beet sugar factory in Ohio with a capacity of 11,500,000 pounds. C. H. Allen, its president, said construction aims for completion before year end.
Mrs T E Morris returned home Friday after visiting her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Russell Talbott at Chesterhill. Mrs Warren Lyman left Friday for Charleston West Virginia for surgery. Rev and Mrs Arza Ball and son Otis visited Mr and Mrs C Mills. Miss Marie Morris hosted Miss Edna Swart for Sunday. A group from here attended the farmers institute at Mountville. Mr John Berry spent Monday with Mr and Mrs Charles Anderson at Amesville. Howard and Harry Grandstaff were Sunday guests of Gerald Slaughter.
In Cincinnati five jugs of whiskey dumped into a sewer overflowed it and agents collected sufficient wet liquor as evidence at a hearing for Peter Saller, charged in a liquor raid. Saller was sent to the federal grand jury.
Pattern 3443 shown in this illustration offers sizes 16 18 and 20 years with specific yardage details. Skirt width at lower edge is about one half yard with plaits. Suitable fabrics include embroidered serge broadcloth velveteen satin charmeuse duveryn crepe de chine and gabardine. Pattern mailed for 12 cents in stamps.
The remains of A B Dent arrived in Athens after a surgical operation for ulcers of the stomach ended in uremic poisoning. He was 67, a retired farmer and skilled mechanic, survived by a widow, five daughters and two sons, his mother Mrs R B Dent, two brothers and three sisters, plus six grandchildren. A member of Paragiuthia lodge F and A M, funeral arrangements will be announced.
About 25 ladies attended a George Washington themed party Monday night at Mrs. Fred H. McCoy home Mill street. Red carnations American flag and plants decorated reception rooms for Colonial costumes led by Mrs. Lucius Burson wearing a dress lent by Mrs. Lucius Coe mother of the hostess and featuring powdered hair and period style.
Lady Hamar Greenwood, wife of the new chief secretary of Ireland under the Lloyd George government, is described as pretty and ideal, while Sir Hamar Greenwood appears to be taking control and advancing the home rule initiative. He is a Canadian born in Whitby Ontario and a University graduate.
Pearl Six of Nelsonville surrendered to Justice H E Donley after being charged with possessing intoxicating liquor. He reportedly shared a drink from his private flask on Saturday evening and had been in the county jail since then. The penalty included a fine and court costs.
Chicago reports an army of four hundred police and many detectives patrolling the 19th Ward to prevent riots during the aldermanic election. Voters face a contest between long time Alderman John Powers and challenger Anthony D'Andrea seeking to unseat him.
William F. McCombs died in Greenwich Connecticut after a six weeks illness of heart disease. He was former national chairman of the Democratic Party and manager of Wilson's 1912 campaigns that led to his nomination and election.
Columbus February 22 Governor Davis uses first act of clemency to reprieve Nelson J. Barger of Hamilton from execution until September 1. Barger, sentenced for killing a Hamilton policeman, is seriously ill with tuberculosis and told by prison doctor he may live only a few months.
This Wednesday luncheon at the Chamber of Commerce will feature Mr. J. H. Grayson, manager of J. H. Grayson Manufacturing Company. He will discuss general industrial conditions with emphasis on his plant. invitations go to stockholders and others interested.
Shelby Bush a Huntington butcher badly injured when hit by a B and O train two weeks ago will walk again after an operation at Kessler Hatfield hospital. A portion of beef bone was grafted into his hip by Dr H D Hatfield a nationally known bone specialist.
Judge K M Landis issued his first baseball decision as commissioner awarding the title to Phil T Todt of the St Louis Americans after the St Louis Nationals claimed Todt's rights. The ruling settled the dispute over Todt's allegiance and title.
Reports say D Clarence Gibboney, attorney for draft evader Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, allegedly drowned in the Bay of Campeche December 28. An investigation is opened to verify the cause of death and may involve exhuming his body. Bergdoll had recently foiled a kidnapping attempt in Germany.
Eleanor Dailey 14 months died suddenly Tuesday morning at 11 after an illness with brain trouble since Monday evening. She was the only grandchild of Mr and Mrs Elza Dailey, prosperous local farmers.
The text describes a home remedy for catarrhal deafness or head noises. Mix equal parts Parmint and hot water with a touch of sugar, take a spoonful four times daily, and expect relief as mucus clears from the throat and ears.
Rutland figures include Curt Hysell visiting his son in Iowa agriculture work at an Iowa college. Dr Lasher returns home after weeks with farm bureau work in Ohio. Clay Smith is very ill. A E Barton takes new role with Price Drug in Pomeroy. Hurl Spires travels to Debi W Va for hotel work. Mrs Carson in Columbus week with her husband Representative R B Carson. Squire W W Watson makes 81st birthday debut as justice of the peace after 41 years in Rutland. leading creek sister Dulcie Martin visits. B M Taylor and wife visit Athens relatives.
Columbus council to hear letters testing an ordinance on phrenology as a city issue. Letters from the American Institute of Phrenology and Tope School argue for or against recognizing schools with certificates. Citizens with questionable methods may be excluded.
Evangelist Albert G. Chicago will conduct revival meetings at the Richland Soi church in the evening on February 87. He is described as an eloquent and world traveled orator and a successful school professor with a long evangelistic career. The meetings are expected to attract many in the district.
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