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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1921

Page

5

Local social notes from New Marshfield area

Mrs H B Straight hosts in New Marshfield on Tuesday. Miss Mary Harwick travels to Ports mouth to visit sister Mrs Harry August. John R Woods travels to eastern Ohio on business with Adena as headquarters. Nellie and Louise Ohliner visit Miss Georgia Hickman in Haydenville. Mrs V Ahlbrand returns from McArthur to family in Bray. Willis born January 7 to Mr and Mrs Bray. Mrs Mike Cusio and Mrs Rebecca Douglas with Mr and Mrs Harry Ashworth return from Columbus. The Arhoods leave for Tippecanoe City after visiting relatives in Zaleski.

John R. Woods East Carpenter Street Ohio Adena Mike Cusio Rebecca Douglas Nelsonville Harry Ashworth Athens Columbus

Illness brings family to Athens with pneumonia risk

Mrs W W Kelly of Nelsonville and Mrs W R Burnell of Akron were summoned to Athens Sunday for their sister Mrs John Cross who is ill with a slight pneumonia. Mrs S R Crawford returned to Portsmouth after visiting Rev and Mrs C L Strecker. Saturday night Mrs F J Beasley hosted at the Colonial for Mrs Crawford and Mrs Mumma of Fostoria, guest of her daughter Kathryn at Lindley Hall, eight at dinner, and a Majestic theatre party closed the evening.

W. W. Kelly Nelsonville W. R. Burnell Akron Athens John Cross S. R. Crawford Portsmouth C. L. Strecker F. J. Beasley the Colonial Crawford Mumma Fostoria Kathryn Lindley Hall The Majestic

Couple Wed Miss Agnes Creighton and Mr Lawrence Mc Bride

The Nelsonville couple united in marriage Friday at 4 PM in the First M E parsonage with Rev C L Strecker officiating. Attended by the groom’s father M M Mc Bride, the pair plan to reside in Nelsonville where the groom works as a clerk.

Agnes Creighton Lawrence McBride Nelsonville M. E. Parsonage C. L. Strecker M. M. McBride McBride

Leland Thompson Weds Lucile Duncan in Glouster

In Athens on a Saturday morning ceremony Rev C L Strecker united Leland Thompson of Glouster and Lucile Duncan of Trimble in marriage at the First M E parsonage. The groom works in the dairy business and they will reside in Glouster.

Athens Leland Thompson Glouster Lucile Duncan Trimble C. L. Strecker M. E Thompson

Columbus Woman to Speak at East Side PTA Meeting

Lucia Johnson of Columbus executive secretary of the Ohio Council on Childs Welfare will discuss new phases of child welfare at the East Side Parent-Teacher association meeting in the 7th grade room at 3 PM Wednesday. Johnson is a graduate of a local program and will present the program details.

Lucia Johnson Columbus Ohio Council On Childs Welfare East Side Parent-Teacher Association

Smith College Speaker Draws Welfare Audience on East Side

A prominent speaker with broad Welfare experience will address thinkers on a top current issue. The East Side seventh room is expected to fill to capacity tomorrow. Mothers with small children may bring them. seventh grade girls will care for kids during the meeting.

Smith College East Side

Carmichael Family Hosts Dinner for Son Returning from Navy

Mr and Mrs James Carmichael of University Terrace entertained Saturday with a well appointed dinner at high noon in honor of their son Owen who is home on furlough from Hampton Road in the navy. Guests included George Beverage Pete Winning and their children Alice Tom Robert Jennie Mary Margaret Joseph Barrow and sons Lawrence and Mershel Floyd Beverage Richard Wilson Clifton Gross Nelsonville Marie Beverage Lan caster William Green Dessie Fields Rudolph Pedigo and many others.

James Carmichael University Terrace Owen Hampton Road George Beverage Pete Winning Alice Tom Robert Jennie Mary Margaret Joseph Barrow Lawrence Mershel Floyd Beverage Richard Wilson New Marshfield R. L. Carmichael Clifton Gross Nelsonville Marie Beverage Lancaster William Green Gillie Joseph Dessie Fields John Rudolph Pedigo John, Earl, Pearl Raymond and

Mrs L V Brown Hosts Bridge Luncheon at University Terrace

Mrs L V Brown entertained today with a bridge luncheon at her University Terrace home. Guests included Mrs F B Houston Mrs Bethel Houston Mrs J C Jones of South Charleston Mrs Mary Wentz and Mrs W L Truesdell of Columbus. The yellow and white theme featured exquisite gowns and artistic setting with bouvardia flowers. Seventy five covers were set for seven bridge tables amid a pretty afternoon event.

L. V. Brown University Terrace F. B. Houston Bethel Houston J. C. Jones South Charleston Mary Wentz W. L. Truesdell Columbus Bouvardia Bridge

Mid-Winter Dance of Lambda Chis Set at Masonic Temple

Invitations issued for the Lambda Chi Alpha mid winter dance to be held Friday evening at the Masonic Temple. An out of town orchestra has been secured to provide music for the dancers.

Lambda Chi Alpha Masonic Temple

Converted Infidel To Lead Series Of Meetings At Union M P Church

Evangelist Albert C. Hakim of Chicago will open a series of evangelistic meetings at the Union M. P. church three miles west of Athens on the New Marshfield pike. He is described as a converted infidel with strong oratorical power. Meetings start Wednesday January 26 and continue each evening at 7 o clock.

Albert C. Hakin Chicago Union M. P Athens New Marshfield Pike Hakim

Diamond Dyes Help You Dye Any Garment Easy

Diamond Dyes tells you how to dye worn garments and draperies into rich fadeless color. Directions cover wool silk linen cotton and blends. Buy Diamond Dyes and get guaranteed results even if you have never dyed before. Druggist has color card.

Local residents share Sunday visits and greetings

Ireland Mr and Mrs E J Daugherty and daughter Eileen spent the day with Mr and Mrs A W Brandeberry. Lela and Wilma Dunfee visited Miss Bernice Root. Sylvia Cubbison visited her sister Mrs Minta Hornsby and Mabel Hornsby of Stewart stayed at her home. Jonathan Dunfee from Frost visited relatives in the community and Delmer Cubbison, employed at Canaanville, spent Sunday at home. The Dunfees and Mrs W E Bingman shared calls at W E Dunfee’s home. Mrs Bingman returned from Nelsonville. E E Dunfee and wife spent Sunday with the Frosts.

E. J. Daugherty Eileen A. W. Brandeberry Lela Wilma Dunfee Bernice Root Sylvia Cubbison Minta Hornsby Mabel Hornsby Stewart Jonathan Dunfee Frost Delmer Cubbison Canaanville Earl Clarkand W. E. Dunfee W. E. Bingman Nelsonville E. E. Dunfee W. J. Frost

Toledo Youth Oratorical Medals Winner Killed in Car Crash

Paul Grimes 18, noted medalist in oratorical contests and sole support of a widowed mother, died last night after being struck by an automobile. The driver W. C. Slicer said the accident was unavoidable, police report.

Toledo Paul Grimes W. C. Slicer

Sheriff raids barber shop finds six year old Bourbon

Chicago area raid by Sheriff Green at Winthrop Harbor uncovers illegal liquor. Barber Martin Schmidt is arrested after hot water tap reveals six year old Bourbon.

Chicago Green Winthrop Harbor Martin Schmidt

Your Manners At A House Party

The piece outlines household etiquette during visits. It advises hosts explain domestic habits, guests avoid excessive tipping, and avoid costly hostess gifts not to be sent within ten days after visiting. It cautions against referring servants for tiny services without tipping and criticizing other lodgings’ cuisine.

Leavig

Local Social Notes From Hockingport and Nearby Areas

Friday guests visit Carthage and Ravenswood relatives. Families from St Marys Parkersburg and Bridgeport visit with Dutton Medley and Taylor households. Local property views include Sams farm Safreed property and McCullock farm cutting. Moving updates include John Chapman into Jackson property.

Messenger Carthage E. A. Dutton Layman Henry Layman St. Marys Charles Hayden Ed Gillian Bridgeport Herbert Dutton Athens Joe Keever Parkersburg Fred Medley Jennie Taylor Lawrence Taylor Ravenswood Clark Wadesville W. Va Sams Wilson Boob Pullins Parker Bus Wheaton McCullick Farm Ethel Jessie Parker H. E. Adams R. W. Linnell Arthur Lee William Buchanan Reedsville John Chapman Jackson Property

Squabble Results For Plaintiff After Trial Here

Jury awards Ernest Keirns $100 in a case against Elliott over an oral 1917 agreement to plant 14 acres of corn and wheat with Elliott supplying teams tools seed and Keirns to receive a crop share. Keirns performed duties but Elliott refused to divide the proceeds at harvest. The judge ordered payment.

Ernest Keirns Lewis Elliott Keirns Elliott

Tea tasters test American tea strength for coming year

Seven members of the United States board of tea experts gathered in New York to sample teas and judge the “kick” permitted for 1900s Americans. They evaluated eight top grades and vowed to bar cheaper brands from importation.

New York United States United States Board of Tea Experts Pacific

Temperature Drops to 17 Degrees as Snow Lingers

A colder morning was recorded at 7 AM with 17 degrees above zero, two degrees lower than Monday. Snowfall continues and the forecast remains cold with ongoing wintry conditions.

Cleveland Woman Granted Divorce Over Kid Tricks

Mrs. George Leon ard won a divorce citing inability to contend with an adult child as the motive. She described her husband as too full of kid tricks.

Cleveland George Leonard

Adkins Farm Fire Claims Seventh Victim

Death today claimed the seventh victim of Sunday's Adkins farm fire near Washington District of Columbia James Adkins 43 died from burns Adkins wife four children and an aged relative perished in the blaze on Sunday

Washington DC Adkins James Adkins

Ohio Bandits Formed Auto Theft Ring in Canton Akron

An alleged confession from Carl M. Beatty in Albuquerque reveals an organized gang of automobile thieves with headquarters in Canton and Akron. Beatty, a gang member, reportedly operated across Ohio and is said to have confessed to the statewide network.

Columbus, O Carl M. Beatty Albuquerque N. M Canton Akron Beatty

Kentucky Governor Offers Reward for Night Rider Arrest

Governor Edwin P. Morrow of Kentucky proposes a $500 reward for the arrest and conviction of night riders who threatened violence against Bath and Fleming County tobacco growers for not cutting their 1921 crop.

Frankfort Edwin P. Morrow Kentucky Bath Fleming Counties

Supreme Court Upholds Flood Law in Ohio

The Ohio state supreme court on January 25 affirmed the constitutionality of the flood control statute or state conservancy districts in two decisions. The rulings reinforce the legal framework for regional flood management and government authority over flood control projects.

Columbus State Supreme Court State Conservancy Discts

Lady Dudley De Chais A Charming Matron in Colonial Society

Lady Dudley De Chais wife of Sir Dudley De Chair once naval attaché at Washington is noted as a charming matron in the late colonial social scene and a prominent figure among South American p...

Dudley de Chais Sir Dudley de Chair Waboaton

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OCIE7 H. B. Straight P. G. Dowler Mary Harwick Harry August Melba Harwick Nellie and Louise Ohliner Haydenville Georgia Hickman Race Street V. Ahlbrand McArthur Noah. Bray Bray Willis J. O. Arhood Tippecanoe City Albert Ogle Zaleski Sigma Pi Congress Street Sigma Pi Preps Dordthy Slutz Harley Moler Messisa Walter Wilson Chillicothe Lambda Chis Ireland Aneke Edouard Malespine France la Mercure Sub Rosa Preston Nellie Miller Brooklyn Senate Nellie Hockingport TEA Foster Opal Ranges Coles High Oven Beman Thomas and Company EaSt Broad ST Gitome Ure Hice Lady Dudley de Kerr - How. CO Athens, Ohio Court St East State Street Athens, O
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