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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1921
Page
3
Mrs Will Barber hosted the Episcopal Guild meeting on St John street with a business session and social hour. Fifteen members attended and enjoyed refreshments.
The 84 year old Mrs Mary Slaine will arrive tomorrow morning on the 9:30 train and the funeral party will proceed to the Methodist church for services conducted by Rev Kemper. Burial will follow at Greenlawn. She formerly lived here and at death resided with her granddaughter Mrs De Kemper near Buckeye.
The Briliant Pool Room on Columbus Street was entered last night and $15 in cash plus all cigars were stolen in the break in.
Home Guards will meet Saturday afternoon with Miss Thelma McGiffen hosting. Due to chorus practice the gathering starts earlier at 1 p.m. at the Central School House corner.
Mrs C A Shockley attended a Thursday banquet in Chillicothe for agents of Prudential Life Insurance Company. The event hosted Chillicothe district agents and highlighted company connections.
Mrs C D Washburn spent yesterday and today in Columbus, with local observers noting her presence in the city. The visit appears to be part of routine engagements and social calls.
Mrs John Ruscoe and Mrs Leonard Cooley hosted a six o clock dinner for Mamie Ruscoe birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Don Davis Mr and Mrs Stuar Hood lett Miss Lucile Kaelin Freda Smith Benson Preston Baird Stuart Leonard Cooley and Emmett Preston. A pink and white color scheme featured a central birthday cake with candles and a lamp gift for the honoree.
Rev Dunlop delivered a convincing sermon titled For There is No Difference at the Presbyterian church drawing a large crowd. Women prayer meetings show effect with forty attending 9 30 to 10 00 am and booster meetings after school draw many students nightly. A solo by Margaret Johnson and duets by Rev and Mrs Dunlop enhanced the service with high school night planned for tonight at 7 pm focusing on Nelsonville prodigal Son.
Nelsonville revival services draw a large crowd as Rev. Paul E. Kemper delivers a strong evangelistic appeal. The Adulst choir and Sunshine chorus enhance the song service and a five year old girl adds a notable musical moment. Friday promises a key gathering with K of P high school and Epworth League as special guests.
Everett Coon of Doanville is lodged in the county jail at Athens charged with forging a check for 148.30 drawn on Bertha Nixon. The check bore the name Williams Wicks, later identified as Coon. He previously gained attention as the youth who killed Mr. Robinett at Deanville about a year and a half ago.
Rain did not dampen a large crowd for a high school night at the Christian church. Organizers reported strong turnout and student participation, with activities and messages focused on community and youth engagement.
C R Oakley presents gospel truths at the church stage last night. Friday night features high school crowd and orchestral music as part of the event lineup.
Washington January 14 An intimation that several of the big railroads will sue the federal government for damages to properties during wartime operation by the railroad administration was seen in testimony by Thomas DeWitt Cuyler president of the association of railway executives before the House Interstate Commerce Commission.
New Zealand now has 85,000 telephones in use, an average of one line for every 16 inhabitants, indicating rapidly expanding communications infrastructure.
Washington reports estimate farmers hold about 300 million bushels of wheat and other grains valued at up to 450 million dollars. Some officials say releasing holdings could flood markets and boost production, while farmers argue keeping stock supports country prices. Senator Capper praises the sacrifice and patience of farmers delaying sales.
Dr Miles offers a free trial treatment claiming dropsy relief in days. The ad touts a four in one remedy with tonic tablets and para-laxa, promising rapid benefit and reports of cures. Readers are urged to describe their case and request a two pound trial by writing to Dr Franklin Miles in Elkhart Indiana.
Fragmentary text suggests Commander G. G. Ell aboard the Prooas arrived in New York while addressing ongoing tensions or withdrawal debates. No clear dates, organizations, or outcomes are confirmed in readable portions.
John H. Berns of Cincinnati says Tanlac restored his health and added twenty pounds after severe weight loss from indigestion. He praises better sleep and appetite, stating he would not be here without the medicine. Tanlac sales are listed in several Ohio towns.
Mrs. O. C. Porter hosted the Ladies' Aid of the M. E. church on Thursday at 12 30. The group sewed shared a devotional and business meeting then enjoyed refreshments before adjournment at 3 o clock. Attendees included Mrs Zine Courtney Mrs Harry Porter Mrs McNabb Mrs Frank Smith Mrs Bryson Mrs Hawk Mrs Buffington Mrs Martin Mrs George Smith Mrs Cochran Mrs Cade and Mrs O C Porter.
Lord Mayor Donal O Clallaghan testified before the American commission on Ireland accusing British authorities and the Black and Tans of ordering and policing the killings. He said Irish women children and priests were murdered and that funeral processions were controlled with soldiers and tanks in attendance.
A new windshield cleaner for automobiles can be heated electrically to melt ice and snow. The device offers faster ice removal and improves visibility during winter driving conditions.
Athens High defeated Huntington High 26 to 9 before 1200 fans as Mackie machine style and Battin led with five field goals while Captain Wise added four. The win marks seven straight for Athens as they prep for Seaweed College and Morris Harvey bouts.
Three dainty outfits suit today’s young woman for northern or southern winters. The left white ensemble uses heavy wool skirt and silk blouse with black cuffs and sash, plus a white ratine hat with black embroidery. Center features a gray belted frock with contrasting buttons. Right shows a simple grove style with striking knit accessories and comfortable slippers.
Detroit reports a broad restart of auto production as Ford plans February 17 reopening and GM plants await dates. Officials expect most major and many smaller plants to resume by mid February or March, lifting widespread unemployment in the industry.
Ice coated sidewalks made walking hazardous in Athens this morning as a rapid thaw set in after a drizzle. The temperature hit 32 degrees above zero at 7 o clock, easing as rain fell.
Endorsed by a reader who claims years of stomach trouble and bloating have improved. The advertisement asserts the product clears catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation linked to stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. McKee Drug Co. offers a money back guarantee.
Paris January 14 Raoul Peret accepted the office of premier of France after talks with deputies. He is expected to also hold the interior portfolio and has discussed positions with former premiers who may join his cabinet.
In Meridian Mississippi two unidentified men dragged prominent lawyer Moody Price from his bed early today and hacked him to death with an axe while his wife watched. She was unharmed but unable to describe the assailants as bloodhounds were sent to trail the killers.
Miss Jessie Burrall of Calvary Baptist Church Washington D C leads Burrall Sunday school class and will become director of relief education work for the National Cootre Society on February first.
The Chickamauga Tribe No 44 calls officers and members to attend degree work Saturday night January 16 at 7 o clock conferred by Kill Eagle Tribe of Nelsonville followed by a social gathering Big eats. Other brief items report Mrs A J Crawford visiting Columbus for a few days with sister Mrs W H Henry who had gall bladder surgery at Grant hospital. Major and Mrs Henry return from the Philippines and he is assigned to the Dayton aviation field. An accident at Hunterdon mine 267 involves Finley Ferguson injured from a fall about 40 feet leaving him in serious condition.
A fragment notes a forthcoming church event with a week of programs and strong interest. It mentions names Smith and Ene Sie o and signals a scheduled commence in the near term.
Five individuals from the Detroi area formed a group named Den Thabetak. They announced a plan to meet in Glouster on Wednesday to discuss a salary initiative and community work.
Mr and Mrs Fred Heck and their little daughter Laura are in Columbus for a visit with relatives and are staying briefly in the city during the trip.
Mr and Mrs G Fa travel with friends by bus to attend preaching at Stine subject The heaven and the new earth. Mr David Palmer of ville visited the Denes aa a ath Palmer and Robert home recently.
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