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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1922

Page

5

Standard Bearers Host Gala Picnic at Grace Lawrence Home

The Standard Bearers met at 5:20 p.m. at Grace Lawrence's home on North College Street. A cafeteria style picnic supper preceded an evening of sociability. Frances Hatch sang two solos and Mrs. Harry Hallenbeck spoke on her travels in France and Spain, sharing souvenirs and photos. The next gathering is set for February 8 with Mrs. J. J. Pickering.

Grace Lawrence North College Street Frances Hatch Harry Hallenbeck Florence Nelson France

Athens Needle Club Attends Mrs Fenzel Home

Mrs G L Fenzel hosted a Wednesday afternoon of needlework at 28 West Washington Street with about 50 guests. Vocal solos were performed by Mrs F X Rauch and Mrs J F Stevens, who also accompanied and sang arrangements with the hostess. A two course luncheon with a green and white motif followed, served by Mrs H J Brown, Mrs L N Deissle, and Anna May Fenzel.

G. L. Fenzel Athens

Inter-Class Games Highlight Athens High Contests at Armory

Athens high school inter class tournament produced tight matchups with freshmen and senior girls set to duel for the championship. Junior vs Sophomore boys game went to overtime with defense key. Sophs edged out 8 7. Freshmen beat Seniors 13 4. Senior and Junior girls split as Seniors won 2 0. Freshman girls beat Sophomores 5 1. Finals loom next week with winner facing Faculty. teachers regroup for next round.

Athens Armory Rhodes Gibbs Sophs Tibbs Cowen Baker Kenneth Wilcox Devlin Watkins Sweeney McConahey Moler Hickman Gandee Wyckoff Keenan Woods Brown Roberts Kasler Kaler Algeo Maple Quest Wanalaus Beatrice Rose Grace Creamer Hazel Chase Margaret Krider Melba Woodworth Mildred Young Marion Sprague Elizabeth Horn Ruby Mercer Angie Boring Theodora Lawhead Soph Wilma Wallis Wilma Lastro Lillian Grims Vianna Roush Elizabeth Drake Amy Morgan Iris Fierce Dorothy Drake Mary Mansfield Josephine Marshall Mable Young Christina Dailey

London Ready to Face Athens High in Armory Showdown

London comes to clean up Athens as the two girls teams meet at 7 30 P M with Athens led by Ruth Porter Pauline Danford and Ruth Miller or Mildred Young. Center players include Dorothy Dailey Dorothy McCormick and Helen Burson. Boys rules apply as London seeks a big win and Athens Coach Torrance has the squad in good shape with Battin set to return after illness.

Armory Nelsonville Athens Athens High Ruth Porter Pauline Danford Ruth Miller Mildred Young Dorothy Dailey Dorothy McCormick Helen Burson London Columbus Torrance Battin Muir Wilcox Sharp Brooks

How Many Questions About U S Government

A reader notes a newspaper feature listing questions asked of citizenship applicants. The questions probe American history and government structure, including the Revolutionary War, the Constitution, branches of government, and Ohio and U S Senate and House rules.

United States Court House Ohio Athens Congress

Death summons Lonas family as Stewart visit begins

Amesville families of John and Pearl Lonas respond to the death of their father David Lonas with Pearl present at his passing and John returning the day prior. Athens visitors Mrs Isaac Williams and Miss Lucile stay with relatives. Blacksmith Fred Conner buys the historic Balderson shop and plans removal to Gifford addition. Homer Eckard leaves Balderson shop for work in Little Hocking. Presbyterian Bible class hosts a Thursday evening party.

J. E. Gifford Riley Thompson Nelsonville Helen Porter Athens Beatrice Porter Amesville Chapin Federal Valley Church Hanna Jackson Earl Jones Kenmore J. C. Snedeker John Fleming W. M. Painter E. L. Thomas W. M. Thompson L. B. Glazier Burgess Hopkins Nathan Burgess F. L. Thomas Cashier Jessie Owens and Pahner F. W. Gibson Community Club Gifford Here Morgan County Sharpsburg Farm Bureau Federal Valley Railroad Raymond Croy George Closter Lucile Henderson Parkersburg William Clester Clarence Henderson John Pearl Lonas Stewart David Lonas Pearl Isaac Williams Lucile Fred Conner Seth Balderson Gifford Addition Homer Eckard Balderson Little Hocking The Presbyterian Church

Vinegar? Windl Patent Remedy Ad Persists in Copy

An old advertisement touts Vinci as a weight and health booster with claims of restoring strength and flesh after fatigue. The copy details a Mrs. Edgerly in Boston praising improved energy and calling Vinci a tissue builder with cod liver oil properties, iron and beef peptones, at one dollar a bottle.

Boston Mass Vinci J. P. Edgerly

Narrow escape on Bailey Run saves miner and horse

Union Otto Moring and his son Henry narrowly avoided drowning after their wagon and horse were swept downstream when a bridge washed out on Bailey Run. They swam to safety with help from miners and recovered the vehicle, while locals in Athens and nearby towns shared a day’s visits and local anecdotes.

Otto Moring Henry Bailey Run Chauncey Terra Firma Athens Hubert Reeder George Perry Everett Clarence Chesser Doc Penrod Zern Ross Albany Luhrig Thomas Llewellan Johnny McBride Shater Ralph Shaw John Bun Bun Wood Helen Reedep Margaret McBride Logan Marshfield Bush A. K Fred McLeod Nanna Hill

Buck Weaver Seeks Readmission to Cubs Fold

Chicago January 12. George Buck Weaver submits a bid to rejoin the Cubs organization in hopes of reinstatement after his past involvement with the 1919 Black Sox scandal. Weaver aims to resume baseball activities and clear his name through renewed association with the club.

Sonal Kenesaw M. Landis Black Sox Fur List Weaver Landis White Sox

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