Social notes from a village gathering and travels
U R E of P will meet at seven. Miss Marie Josten visits Lancaster. Mrs J Fulton goes to Columbus for several days. Miss Margaret DeMolet visits Columbus staying with Dr and Mrs Wright of Arlington. Girl Scouts meet Friday at 4 with Mrs Hutchinson at 11 Park Place. Mr and Mrs James B Thompson of Akron return after a week visiting Mrs Thompson’s mother Cora Thompson. Bishop Class Central Avenue M E church meets Friday at seven in Sunday School rooms. Mr J D Brown leaves for Cincinnati then Miami Florida for winter. Mr and Mrs C F McBee and baby Sarah start for Ft Lauderdale Florida for the season with Mrs Florence Strong of Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Avenue M. E
C. F. McBee
Sarah
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Florence Strong
Albany
New Year Guests And Local Wedding Report
Morris avenue hosts Mrs J Chapman Ward and relatives from Marietta for New Year visits while E E Stevens of Cincinnati joins Carl Beasley family. First M E church Women’s Foreign Missionary Society meets Friday at 2 pm to collect Christmas offerings for ten missionaries. New Year’s Day home wedding unites Miss Mary Vanetta Smith and Mr George Franklin Biermann at 238 East State street with family guests from Taylorville and Nelsonville, all-post wedding trip to St Louis. They will reside in Taylorville after January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Roach
Morris Avenue
J. Chapman Ward
Helen Lloyd
Roach
William Stephan
Etta Stephan
Marietta
E. E. Stevens
Cincinnati
New Years
Carl Beasley
Lawrence
Harold Stevens
Mrs. Beasley
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
First
M. E. Church
James E. Smith
East State Street
Mary Vanetta Smith
George Franklin Biermann
Taylorville, Ill
E. S. Berry
J. Henry Biermann
Taylorville
Fil
J. 8. Foster
Blanche Smith
Columbus
Bride Leaves Key Role at Athens Electric Company
Biermann is connected in business with his father. The bride has held a prominent position in the Ath ens Electric Company offices for five years and has resigned recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biermann
Athens Electric Company
Watch Night Party At Miss Kircher Home
Miss Virginia Kircher and Miss Pauline Danford hosted a watch night party at 32 Second Street. Guests arrived at 8 30 with music, dancing and banjo selections by Ralph Davidson followed by fruit and candy and late refreshments at 11 o'clock. Attendees included Alice Phillips Eleanor Phillips Mary Peoples Helen Peoples Bertine Burson Stella May Witt Pauline Danford Virginia Kircher James Basom Harold Addicott Dana Chase John Bolin Bill Witt John Kircher Lute Evans and Abbott Wilcox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Kircher
Pauline Danford
City of Pueblo crew end harrowing voyage after mutiny
The City of Pueblo arrived in New York from Manchester after fourteen days at sea described as the helliest voyage. A rift led to a fight between Manuel Lopez and Robert McEchrene with Lopez slashing McEchrene’s throat and arms. Lopez was jailed and McEchrene taken to hospital, while firemen clashed with officers and the galley was raided for food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
City of
Pueblo
North River
Manchester
England
Robert McEchrene
Wyoming
Marine Hospital
Manuel Lopez
T. Banier
McEchrene
Eckrene
Lopez
McKechrene
Hazard
Pacific Coast Company
Day Laws Will Be Enforced in All States Soon
Washington report says constitutional prohibition will be enforced strictly and equally in every state. Daniel C. Roper, commissioner of internal revenue, backs a Law and Order Sunday on January 18 and warns states not to ignore the dry laws. He asserts prohibition is a constitutional obligation and all citizens will demand its observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daniel C. Roper
Internal Revenue
Roper
War Savings Stamps Reach $1.6 Million in Athens County
Athens County reports sales of war savings stamps and treasury savings certificates totaling 1,600,090.00 dollars since launch. Ohio War Savings Division notes the program as a path to future prosperity, with strong postal school and bank cooperation driving 1920 sales and new $100 certificates priced at 82.10 this January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Savings
Athens County
Ohio War Savings Division
Treasury Department
Ohio Committee
War Savings Headquarters
T. R. Biddle
War Savings Committee
Treasury
Messenger keeps wire service lead after others close
The Messenger reports it remained on the wire after Cincinnati Columbus and other major offices closed Thursday forenoon leaving Huntington and Stuebenville as the only papers still receiving news. The paper emphasizes its effort to provide the fullest service to its patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Messenger
Cincinnati
Columbus
Huntington
Stubenville
Adda Hill Expected to Recover After Carbolic Acid Incident
Adda Hill, a colored woman, drank carbolic acid Sunday morning and is improving in hospital. The Shrapnel Corner Philosopher predicts a dry 1920, noting tax season ahead. A feeble New Years celebration was planned to outdo itself with a gymnasium sports night in Athens and Nelsonville featuring volleyball, boxing, and a Carlson match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adda Hill
O. U
Athens
Nelsonville
Olson-Carlson
Young Actress Bernita Fitzhugh Killed After Tour Abroad
Philadelphia January 1 Miss Bernita Fitzhugh a 24 year old actress who recently returned from a six month tour in England entertaining American soldiers was instantly killed early today when the automobile she rode in crashed into the railing of a bridge above the Pennsylvania railroad tracks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Bernita Fitzhugh
England
English firm aims to move goods via large pneumatic tubes
An English company plans to transport merchandise over long distances using a system based on hydraulic tubes and pneumatic tube principles on a much larger scale.
New Dump Truck Body Designed to Unload Bricks Without Damage
A motor truck dump body has been developed to unload bricks efficiently and stack them without causing damage. The design enables controlled release and orderly piling, reducing breakage and handling time.
Wilson Signs McNary Bill Extending Sugar Board
President Wilson signed the McNary bill extending the sugar equalization board for one year and questioned the feasibility of using presidential power to purchase and distribute sugar. The White House cautioned that prices may peak and could fall later, with focus shifting to monitoring distribution and profiteering rather than direct purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Sugar Equalization Board
White House
Tumulty
Cuba
McNary
Sugar Board
Treaty Battle Reopens as Wilson Seeks Info
President Wilson shows renewed interest in the league of nations pact prompting speculation after J P Tumulty met Senator Hitchcock for details. London concerns over colonial voting rights and Lenroot reservations shift focus from Article 10 to broader treaty compromises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Martin
Ngton
Hitchcock
J. P. Tumulty
Tumulty
Wilson
Senate
London
League of Nations
Lloyd George
Canada
Australia
League
Lenroot
Great Britain
Former Athens Native to Sail for Siberia with A E F
Major W. H. Henry son of Charles Henry of East State street and brother of Dr J L Henry will sail January 5 for Siberia to join the American expeditionary forces. He served in Archangel with the Red Cross hospital and with the 339th Infantry before training at Fort Sheridan. He has volunteered for Siberian service and is awaiting sailing orders in San Francisco. He is assigned to A E F in Vladivostok. If sent via Russia he will complete a round the world trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Henry
Charles Henry
East State Street
J. L. Henry
Siberia
Henry
Russia
Archangel
American Red Cross
States
339Th Infantry
Athens
Fort Sheridan
Ill
Siberian
San Francisco
Vladivostok
Accident Death Verdict for Mrs H Percival Dodge
A coroner ruled Mrs H Percival Dodge, wife of the new U S minister to Serbia, died accidentally after falling near an elevator doorway and being crushed as the car rose. She and her husband were in Washington preparing to depart for Serbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
H. Percival Dodge
United States
Serbia
Food costs rise on New Year as prices vary nationwide
New Year’s Day finds Americans paying on average six percent more for staple foods than January 1, 1919, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some prices declined while others rose. government efforts since August to curb costs show partial progress with declines in ground steak, bacon, flour, sugar, and butter noted alongside other price changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Palmer
Jround
Christmas Program Delights Community at Happy Hollow
Happy Hollow Schools presented a joint church program featuring songs dialogues and declamations. A tree with gifts for every child drew a packed crowd as Santa greeted all, showcasing strong school community cooperation and educational spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Hollow
Miss Mabel Cowdery Receives Bridal Shower
Miss Mabel Cowdery a Buchtel teacher and bride to be was honored with a bridal shower by fellow teachers and friends. Guests presented many useful gifts to outfit her new home, and well wishes were extended for her happiness and success after marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Cowdery
Buchtel
Deanville Schools Add Sixth Organ and Fifth Phonograph
The upper room at Deanville has added a fine piece of furniture to their school room in the shape of a new organ. This makes the sixth organ and fifth phonograph added to our schools by the work of the teachers and pupils. No community but what stands ready to aid the schools when called upon.
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Deanville
Old Floodwood Christmas program delights pupils and crowd
A fine program Wednesday afternoon at Old Floodwood drew a crowded house. A teacher and pupils decorated a beautiful Christmas tree as the centerpiece for all ages. Each pupil received a present from their teacher and many more gifts were handed out by Santa Claus, a favorite with the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Floodwood
Santa Claus
Kimberly schools host fine program with Old Santa present
Kimberly schools held a Wednesday afternoon program featuring Old Santa who distributed gifts to attendees. The event highlighted community celebration and holiday spirit with school involvement and a seasonal gift gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberly Schools
Santa
Christmas Program Unites Mud Lock Community
Mud Lock school joined with the Sunday school class on Christmas morning to present a fine Christmas program. The entire community gathered for a delightful event and enjoyed Santa delivering presents.
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Mud Lock School
Santa
Athens Man Wins New Year Trophy Shoot
Frank Cross of Athens wins the New Year’s Day trophy shoot at Mill Street range. The event drew participants from Nelsonville New Straitsville and Newville with many hampered by cold. Final scores include Cross 46 Poston 43 Rauch 89 Swanson 38 Inden 38 Kerr 35 Fisher 32 and Bain 24.
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Frank Cross
Athens
Mill Street Range
Nelsonville
Newville
A. BE
John Poston
Frank McKay
B. Swanson
Frank Rauch
Wallar
Joe Inden
Doc Clark
Kerr
J. Fisher
Nelsonvill
Harry Starr
New Straitsville
B. Bartels
J. B. Bain
Ofterington
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National Headquarters
Indianapolis
Charles F. Sheridan
American Legion
Lemuel L. Bolles
Seattle
Marie Josten
Lancaster
J. B. Fulton
Margaret DeMolet
Mrs. W. Wright
Arlington
Girl Scouts
F. M. Hutchinson
Park Place
James B. Thompson
Akron
Cora Thompson
J. D. Brown
James Brown Davis
Miami
Florida
IAAL
Hutchinson & Stickns
Ghio
Rormer
Athens Nabout
Crystal
Lash
Brooks & Shirley
Court &T
J. L. Becklex
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