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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1922

Page

3

Nelsonville couple home after holidays visit in Columbus

Mr and Mrs Verne Davis and their son Robert return to Columbus after spending holidays with Mrs Davis parents Mr and Mrs William Standell in Nelsonville. El Karnak Grotto meets Friday at 7 PM in Masonic Club rooms with important business. Rev Paul E Kemper preaches Five Great Things. Rolland Malore funeral Friday at 1 30 PM at W F Humphrey residence Chestnut Street conducted by Rev Kemper.

Verne Davis Robert Columbus William Standell Good Paul E. Kemper Gahaze Malore Rolland Malore W. FE. Humphrey Chestnut Street Kemper

Levee Improvement Tour Highlights Progress and Needs

Council President McDowell and members visited the levee project with Service Director Lax to review work. They praised progress, noted ground loss near the railroad bridge, and discussed adding 2000 dollars to finish as planned and extend toward the bridge. Mr and Mrs Burns M Coakley visited Tippecanoe City as guests of Mrs Clarence Johnson.

Council McDowell Huddy Stover Owens Lax Nelsonville Burns M. Coakley Tippecanoe City Clarence Johnson

Banquet Honors Chanthe and Unity Club Guests

Colored Notes reports Damon Railedge No 24 hosted a banquet for Chanthe and Unity Club with special guest ladies. Magic act talks and a prize quilt drew attendees. several local residents and visitors from Lancaster Logan Clarksburg Ander son Hollbrook Idaho joined. St Mary Chapter 33 O E S meets Friday at 7. Mrs Delmer Sims entertained Mrs Carl Allen with games and refreshments and a list of guests.

Damon Railedge Chanthe and Unity Club Lee Walker William Davis Charley Chapman Howard Newsom Miss Allen Ohio Goldie Edna Claire Lancaster M. Jones Logan Woodson William Motley Clarksburg W. Va St. Mary Delmer Sims Carl Allen Anderson Indiana Hubert Lancaster Orlando Millholland Guy Millholand Gertrude Kinney Clifford Ford Hollbrook Idaho Pauline Donley Verna Hand Helen Largent Sigrid Love Merle Gilbert

Past Chief Association elects officers at Fayette Street gathering

Nellie Spray hosted the Past Chief Association at her Fayette Street home where officers for the coming year were elected: President Nellie Spray Vice president Florence Coakley Secretary Louise Pierce Treasurer Bertha Howard Manager Lenna White. A two course luncheon followed the business session. Members present included Mesdames King White Clara Bateman Hellyer Coakley Bertha Bateman Eddy Flick Louise Pearce Bertha Howard and Misses Louise Pearce and Bertha Howard. Grace Hall was initiated into the association.

Nellie Spray Fayette St Florence Coakley Louise Pierce Bertha Howard Lenna White Mesdames King White Clara Bateman Hellyer Coakley Bertha Bateman Eddy Flick Louise Pearce Grace Hall

Third Night of Methodist Revival Draws Large Congregation

A large congregation marked the third night of the revival as Mr. G. W. Good gains favor, with his methods earning notice. The booster chorus and adult choir are already delivering splendid work.

G. W. Good

West End PTA to Meet Friday at West Building

West End Parent-Teacher Association meets Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the West Building. A short sixth grade program will be performed and all mothers of underweight children are urged to attend as the milk question will be discussed.

West End Parent-Teacher Association

Family seeks shoes for four children understand need

A city family with four children lacks clothing and shoes and cannot attend school due to no footwear. Only a boy has a pair, size 4. Call Bell Phone 984 if you have shoes of that size to donate.

Our Bell Phone

Phil Kearney Corps Installs Officers for New Year

At the Phil Kearney Relief Corps No 24 meeting on January 2, officers were installed for the coming year. Orpha Nye is president, with Della McMaster as S Vice, Lacy Donley as Jr Vice, Emma Wilson treasurer, Mary Willis chaplain, Gertrude Pensyle secretary, Nelle Spray musician, and color bearers Phebe Clements Katie Harrold Ella Patton Clara Campbell. Josie Murphy chairs the executive board, assisted by Mary Willis. Matilda Martin is press correspondent. Sarah Dulp ler is patriotic instructor. An elegant lunch followed, with Rose Marsh of Columbus as guest.

Ella Patton Clara Campbell Josie Murphy Mary Willis Matilda Martin Sarah Dupler Rose Marsh Columbus

New City Treasurer Joins Nelsonville Officials

Don James was elected city treasurer in November and assumed duties at the start of the week, the sole new member of Nelsonville's official family aside from the council.

Nelson- Ville Don James

Weekend Socials Across Local Families

Ireland Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Shafer visit S. M. Bingman. Everett Bingman and daughter Vivian spend over Sunday at Chauncey. E J Daugherty and daughter Eileen guest of B L Rogers. W EF Bingman spends Sunday with Adam Brandeberry. Earl Clark and Roger with B J Daugherty visit John Hornsby family. Ray Clark and son Wendal visit Athens. John Hornsby Susan Hornsby and Julia Hughes visit Hiram Root family.

Floyd Shafer S. M. Bingman Everett Bingman Vivian Chauncey E. J. Daugherty Eileen B. L. Rogers W. EF. Bingman Adam Brandeberry Earl Clark Roger B. J. Daugherty John Hornsby Ray Clark Wendal Athens Susan Hornsby Julia Hughes Hiram Root

State Senator Miller Denies Challenge to Pealer and Walton

Columbus reports State Senator W. M. Miller of Muskingum county denies any intention to oppose W. S. Pealer and Randolph Walton over charges of irregularities in state departments. He also says he has no quarrel with Pealer about attempting to collect alleged pay as clerk of the eighty second assembly senate.

Columbus W. M. Miller Muskingum County W. 8. Pealer Randolph Walton Pealer Eighty-Second Assembly Senate

United States Loan Validity Must Be Set Before Conference

The government announced that the validity of all loans to foreign governments must be recognized and established before the United States will participate in any conference. The statement was made in Washington on January 5.

Washington United States

Old orange trees can bear fruit up to 150 years

The article notes that orange trees are capable of bearing fruit for as long as 150 years, highlighting the remarkable longevity of a grove.

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