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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1922
Page
3
The notice thanks friends for kindness during recent bereavement. It specially thanks Rev Kemper those who sent flowers those who provided automobiles and the singers and accompanist Mrs Maggie McKee and Wilbur McKee. Music and an elegant dinner followed the event with twenty past officers present.
The revenue man will be at the local post office Monday to assist persons seeking income reforms. Those needing aid can see him there on the date mentioned above.
Mrs Harry Edington and Tom Jee are weekend guests of Mrs C S Sheppard and Mrs Chas Davis in Columbus.
An enjoyable evening gathering at the Presbyterian church social rooms hosted by groups led by Mrs. John Saltz Mrs. Charles Ted row and Mrs. Ori Griffin. Guests wore white colonial caps and received red hats. Miss Margaret Johnson sang two olden time songs before a collation at nine with about one hundred attendees.
A group of little girls formed the K. W. G. club at the Misses Audrey and Marjorie Menders on Chestnut street. They spent time from 4:30 to 6:00 determining rules and choosing officers. Light refreshments followed and a second meeting is planned for next Wednesday at 4 p m at the Mender home.
Mr and Mrs A L Barker thank all who helped during illness death and burial of their mother offering deep appreciation for the support and kindness shown.
Mrs William Patton hosted a 4 to 5 birthday party for Wilma Audry celebrating her fourth birthday. Activities included games and music followed by lunch at 6 with ice cream and cake for a large group of youngsters and several adults.
Mrs Mary Parry Mrs Bertha Roy Mrs Ora Barrows and Mrs Clara Backus hosted the D A Lodge past councilors Thursday evening at their hall The event followed a business session and included games and social time.
A February birthday party notice urges members of the Degree of Pocahontas to attend Monday night for a chicken supper. Nonmembers are warned they will miss the meal and are asked to bring 15 cents.
Usual Sunday services with Sunday school at 9 30 and morning service at 7 30. Charles Weltzheimer to give a violin solo at the morning service. Pastor preaches both services. Christian Endeavor at 8. Next Thursday evening an illustrated lecture on Colorado by a Sunday school missionary. all in the city invited.
Mrs Russell Lamborn of Athens visited her aunt Mrs Jessie Backus on Thursday.
The First M. E. Church lists Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 with Dr H L Canright from West China and Dr F I Johnson from Columbus preaching at 7 evening service with a song half hour before. Epworth League and class meetings at 6. Includes Wednesday prayer meeting and a Sunday school board session noted. 147 attended last Wednesday. You are invited to all services.
The notice lists Sunday programs: Sunday school 9 30, preaching 11 00, class meeting 2 30, Young People 6 00, evangelistic service 7 00. Public is welcome with A H Plunkett as preacher.
C L Johnson, pastor, outlines Sunday school at 9 30 A M with over 600 average attendance and a wish to sustain the record till Easter. Services follow with 10 30 A M preaching by Prof P P Denne from Columbus 6 P M Endeavor sessions and 7 P M evening worship led by the Berean class men. The pastor, currently holding an evangelistic meeting near Kenton in Hardin county, urges a great turnout for the local congregation tomorrow.
A thief entered the Gem Pharmacy through the rear door last night and stole more than $70 from the cash register. No other items were disturbed.
Leroy Evans and Okey Silcott each paid 100 and costs and faced 30 days in county jail for operating without the owner's consent. Evans has prior Mansfield Reformatory time and was jailed. Silcott’s jail sentence was suspended after arranging to pay. They used Cleve Hallett’s Ford to go to Murray City for a joy ride Thursday night. Ernest Glass paid 150 for furnishing liquor in the mayor’s court, with part paid and rest arranged. Thad Draper was arrested by Chief Pierson for non support of a minor. Warrant filed in Justice Helwig’s court at Athens. Draper was taken to the county jail by Sheriff Parker.
Plans for a commercial extension course at Nelsonville High School aim to run about four evenings weekly. Subjects include shorthand, stenography, bookkeeping, typewriting and business English. Interested students should contact R G Sandusky. Reduced rates will be offered to high school students. Further details to be announced next week.
Nelsonville high girls beat New Straitsville 11 to 9 in a tight Friday night contest before a large crowd. New Straitsville had defeated Lancaster and Athens earlier. Nelsonville now seeks a challenge with Athens on Athens floor under any conditions.
London fashion scene faces a masculine clash as designers push the renewed choker style once popular in Piccadilly while London dandies resist the return of the constricting stiff collar. The trend sparks a public debate over comfort versus old era elegance.
Murray City Ohio February 25 Mrs J FE McGurty hosted a 6 o clock dinner in honor of occasion with several guests attending the event at her home in Murray City.
A large home gathering marked a 50th birthday anniversary with an excellent chicken dinner and a center cake. Attendees included Emerson and Kathryn Kinnison, Mae McNamee, John Wein and family, John McNamee, Jim Henderson and daughter Margaret, Arthur Henderson, Jim McNamee, Walter Buchanan, and the host couple.
Los Angeles report says investigators may travel to Detroit to question Harry N. Fields about the slaying of film director William Desmond Taylor. If Fields’ tale stands up to questioning, plans to return him to Los Angeles will be made with Michigan authorities. Also notes Mabel Normand’s condition improving slightly but still serious after influenza.
Deposters claim Athens will meet Columbus Aquinas in the finals as Capitol High shows greater strength during the tournament progression.
Father Martin of Aquinas High School Columbus searched for his watch after removing it to check time as the ball turned toward him and rolled into a corner of the gym during the Aquinas Portsmouth game.
The text commends Don Hamilton and Don Drumm for fair, close, and able officiating in recent games. It highlights their strong conduct and capable refereeing performance.
Raymond Davis of Gallipolis led a successful five man unit reflecting his OU basketball roots. Fred Faulks, another OU alum, guided Malta McConnelsville to a banner day with a strong performance Friday.
Angus King of Ohio watches his old alma mater Glenford defeat Lancaster, celebrating a hometown connection and a successful game.
Nelsonville’s Athens county squad impressed in two Friday games with standout performances by Long ly and Crouse. The high school team demonstrated creditable form, delivering a brilliant display on the court.
The report credits graduate manager Grover de for handling all tournament details in a capable, well organized manner, recognizing his central role in smooth operations and overall success.
Coach Finsterwald studies the visiting squads as material for another conference championship basketball team. He analyzes lineups, tactics, and potential opponents to shape a winning roster strategy.
A few stars so far include Norris of Shawnee White of Malta McConnelsville Flowers of Portsmouth Geygan of Aquinas Longly and Crouse of Nelsonville Muir and Battin of Athens Corn and Phillips of Gallipolis. They have led scoring and shown excellent floor work.
A conference of 44 Ohio Rotary clubs at Deshler Hotel plus the Ohio Society for Crippled Children launched a joint pledge to enlist municipal and county officers in providing educational facilities and medical care for about 12 000 crippled children. Edgar F Allen Elyria president was honored and Crippled Children's Week set for May 8, Allen's birthday. Rotarians will urge cooperation to administer state funds for child welfare.
Glouster Calvary Baptist Church schedules Sunday school at 9 15 a m morning devotional 10 15 a m preaching at 7 p m Thursday prayer meeting 7 p m B Y P A Friday eve. Melvin Harris 69 died after a loaded mine car crushed him at Mid Hocking Burr Oak he stepped in front to stop it and fell into an eight to ten foot sump funeral at Spencer church with burial at Dew cemetery near Burr Oak. He is survived by his widow and three children Ernestine Clifford Brown and Paul. Funeral arrangements pending.
Expressions of gratitude are extended to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of Mrs. 3 B LeFever. Thanks are given for floral offerings ministers H M Wilson and M E Snyder and for the undertaker L R Andrews.
Deputy revenue collector A. C. McBride will be at the Glouster post office next Tuesday February 28 from 9 30 A M to 4 P M to help taxpayers file 1921 income tax returns. Also notes of local social and family visits.
An ad for Mi O Na from McKee Drug Co claims rapid relief of stomach discomfort including belching and heartburn with a money back guarantee.
Princess Mary of Britain spends her last weekend as a single woman at Buckingham Palace before marrying Viscount Lascelles in Westminster Abbey on Tuesday. A six foot high cake weighing 560 pounds arrived by motor truck and required twelve men to move it.
Paris reports the first British and French premier conference since Poincare's rise to power to be held this afternoon likely at Boulogne. Discussions expected on Genoa economic conference policy toward Russia German indemnity at Genoa and a proposed Anglo-French alliance treaty.
Dr. Pierce's Anuric claims to expel uric acid and ease nephritis symptoms such as backache rheumatism and swollen ankles. A Sandusky Ohio testimonial from Ernest Bullock describes dramatic relief after two bottles, urging readers to mail ten cents for a trial package.
Logan Ohio February 25 Special launching of a Kiwanis club drew Kiwanis visitors from Athens and Lancaster to the Presbyterian church social rooms where a social dinner was served by local ladies. Hal Denton explained Kiwanis aims and a temporary board named nine men to organize.
A meeting at the Presbyterian church Saturday at eight features state horticulturist S. W. Moore speaking on landscape gardening. The free talk, organized by the Social Literary Club for the City Federation, aims to inspire Athens residents to plant and care for shrubs, vines, or flowers to beautify homes and public spaces.
Mrs. Frank X Rauch hosts a Saturday bridge with eleven tables at 87 South Court street. Out-of-town guests include Mrs Charles Preston and others. residents travel for visits to Pleasantville, Columbus, Zanesville, and Athens. Local society updates note guests, travel, and club meetings across several households.
Republicans of the house ways and means committee told President Harding they cannot accept his sales tax plan to fund the soldiers bonus. They urge the President to abandon the no sales tax no bonus stance and support a bonus bill charged to the treasury funded by economies in the army navy and other departments.
The last three Roma victims' bodies were sent home from Newport News Virginia on February 25. Major John G. Thornell from Sydney Iowa, Lieut. Clifford E. Smythe of Chicago and Sergeant Roger C. McNally from Philadelphia were escorted by relatives and a military escort.
Hymie Gold also known as Jimmy Duffy of Oakland refused to answer the bell for the eighth round against Lew Tendler of Philadelphia. His camp claimed a low blow in the seventh, supported by manager Dan McKettrick, while referee Kid MacPartland and Tendler disputed the charge. The club physician and others avoided a clear ruling.
In New York on February 15 creditors filed an involuntary bankruptcy petition in the U S District Court against the brokerage firm of Rietze and Sullivan. The petition estimates liabilities at 26000 dollars and assets at 3000 dollars.
Mr J W Hines received word of the death of his cousin Mrs George Bramer of Columbus. She died Sunday of pneumonia and was buried Wednesday. She was daughter of the late John and Sarah Haislet and sister of Mrs George CArcsey of Athens. Survived by husband three daughters one son two grandchildren four brothers and four sisters.
John Douglas 67 farmer of near Jerseyville died Friday at 6 30 pm. He leaves a widow two sons and two daughters. One son Waldo lives in Athens. Funeral services Sunday at 1 pm at the family home with burial in Jeffers cemetery.
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