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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1920

Page

3

Evelyn Terry and David Feth Wed in Athens Ceremony

Miss Evelyn Terry daughter of Mr and Mrs C H Terry of this city and David Feth of Athens were quietly married at Athens Tuesday at the Arpee home on Mill Street. Rev Leon Arpee performed the ceremony with only immediate family present. The bride Mrs Feth has been bookkeeper for Meeker Run Coal Co. and the couple will reside at 127 E State Street Athens. Feth holds a position with Lostro garage in Athens. The note adds the Christian church meeting with music directed by Miss White and growing parish interest.

Evelyn Terry C. H. Terry David Feth Athens Arpee Mill Street Leon The Christian Church Miss White

Attendance Signals Strong Interest at Weeklong Event

Strangers attended all week indicating growing interest for sermons titled The Book. Miss White will sing a solo The Books Will All Be Opened. Over 500 calls were made since Sunday by members to boost attendance. Mrs E J Nelson and son Wendelle left Wednesday to visit Dolph Nelson and family in Titusville Florida.

Miss White E. J. Nelson Wendelle Dolph Nelson Titusville, Fla

Meetings Closed After Ten Day Series at Presbyterian Church

The ten day series of meetings at the Presbyterian church closed Wednesday evening due to illness in the congregation. The final service was led by Mrs. J. M. Hyde and attended by a good turnout. Pastor Rev. Arpee is among the ill. Mrs. C. E. Washburn and Mrs. C. H. Bartlett visited Lancaster.

Presbyterian Church J. M. Hyde Arpee

Miss Gwendolyn Pidcock Hosts Clara Starretts Sixteenth Birthday

Miss Gwendolyn Pidcock entertained Tuesday evening with a surprise birthday party for Miss Clara Starrett marking her sixteenth birthday. Music games and dancing followed by refreshments for guests Lillian McNaughten Pearl Pyle Lena Wolfe June Seibert Ruth Wallace Doris Webb Lillian McLaughlin Marie Freriks Ruby Evans Bernice Cooper Mildred Bayless Florence Starrett Mrs A E Starrett Gretchen Pidcock Mrs C M Pidcock and the honore...

Gwendolyn Pidcock Clara Starrett Lillian MecNaughten Pearl Pyle Lena Wolfe June Seibert Ruth Wallace Doris Webb Lillian McLaughlin Marie Freriks Ruby Evans Bernice Coope Mildred Bayless Florence Starrett A. E. Starrett Gretchen Pidcock C. M. Pidcock

Tatting Club Ladies Dine at Mrs Shafer’s Fayette Street Home

Mrs Cecil Shafer hosted the Tatting Club on Fayette Street Tuesday evening. An elegant luncheon was served by the hostess. Members present included Mesdames Eugene Pritchard Harold Mechem Edward Rosser Stanley Mehhem Gilbert Pritchard Eugene Shafer Fred Eding-

Cecil Shafer Fayette Street Mesdames Eugene Pritchard Harold Mechem Edward Rosser Stanley Mehhem Gilbert Pritchard Eugene Shafer Fred Eding

Nelsonville Classified Ads Roundup

Classified notes from Nelsonville list sale item a chiffoniere in good condition, contact Bell 857. Dance night at Owls Hall on Saturday January 24. Farm hand job wanted for John Pratt Nelsonville R F D No 2. Swiss Bell Ringers scheduled at Christian Church Auditorium January 28 admission 25 or 50 cents.

John Pratt Nelsonville Christian Church

Local Social Tea Guests Include Notable Visitors

The article lists guests of a club including Mrs. J M Arthur's Akron visit after staying with her host family the Terys. In town hosts include Miss Elizabeth Inmann of Ohio University Athens and Mrs. Charles Bartells of Wendell West Virginia.

Mrs Anna Harrold Recovers After Foot Operation

Friends on Fayette street report Mrs Anna Harrold is recovering well after a Tuesday foot operation performed at her home by Dr Ruble of Columbus and Dr A L Pritchard.

Anna Harrold Fayette Street Ruble Columbus A. L. Pritchard

Cosmopolitan Club Patriotic Meeting Entertainment Tonight

The Cosmopolitan Club will host a patriotic meeting tonight with Mrs. Frank Gibbs as the entertainer. Several local residents including Miss Velma Dowler and Dr. and Mrs. Lee with their children are mentioned as visitors and guests in Columbus and Toledo. Also noting upcoming Boot Shop specials Friday and Saturday.

Cosmopolitan Club Frank Gibbs Velma Dowler Columbus Lee Frank Patton Nelson Dowler Logan F. C. Schmidt Jeanette Verity Toledo Phil Kelch James Dow

Dutch Claim to Desire Justice

The Amsterdam dispatch says Holland prepares a reply to allied demands for Kaiser extradition. The Tyd newspaper urges Holland to uphold legal authority despite possible Allied tensions, arguing punishment must be judged by the crime at the time, not current sentiment.

London Amsterdam Tyd Holland Entente Alllies

Sabbath's Move Sparks Dry Drive Against Prohibition Act

Washington January 22. Representative Sabbath's sudden challenge to the Volstead law is seen by drys as the first volley in a major push by veterans to undermine enforcement and effectively nullify prohibition.

Washington Sabbath Drys

Ohio River Stages Rise Across Key Points

River levels increased at Point Bridge and Herr's Island with Davis Island and Beaver Dam holding steady. Parkersburg and Point Pleasant showed rising stages as of January 22.

Pittsburgh Point Bridge Herr’s Island Davis Island Beaver Dam Parkersburg Point Pleasant

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Gray Terry-Feth C. E. Washburn C. H. Bartlett Lancaster Tatting Club Call Bell Phone P. Hall Showalter’s Jazz Orchestra Boot Shop WN Kaiser Tia Stuart’s Opera House Nota Oe Ater Ohio River Lash’s” Drug Store Jiggs Fountain Pharmacy Mechem’s Mechem’s Shoe Store W. Washington ST
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