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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1921

Page

5

Pythian Sisters and W R C Schedule Meetings

The Pythian Sisters meet Friday at 7 o clock. The W R C will gather Friday evening in Red Mews hall at 7 o clock with installation urged for all members. Mrs Harry Townsend will entertain the Art and Thimble club Friday at 6 30 dining Colonial then Majestic theater. Mr and Mrs Frank R Gross visited New Lexington with their son and daughter in law Carl and family.

Pythian Sisters Red Mews Hall Harry Townsend Art and Thimble Club the Colonial The Majestic Frank R. Gross New Lexington Carl Gross

Current Events Club Meet At Anna White Home

The Current Events club will convene tonight at Mrs. Anna White's home at 6 Pearl Street. A social hour will follow the regular program.

Anna White Pearl Street

Brown Visits Westerville Relative Network

Mr. J. C. Brown of Westerville arrived Tuesday for a several days stay with relatives and other friends. On Wednesday he served as guru to his niece Mrs. J. A. Wise on North Court Street.

J. C. Brown Westerville J. A. Wisemap North Court Street

Smith Family Moves to Athens From Stewart

Mr and Mrs L H Smith and their family relocate from Stewart to Athens and will reside at the Walker home 21 President Street the parental home of Mrs Smith, at least for the time being.

L. H. Smith Stewart Athens Walker President Street

Visit by Earl Briley and relatives to Union kin

Mr Earl Briley mechanical draftsman for Dodge Automobile Co Detroit Michigan visits with his parents Mr and Mrs Phil Briley on R D 9 and plans to visit his wife's family at Union.

Earl Briley Dodge Automobile Co Detroit Mich Phil Briley R. D Union

Rodehaver Guests From Guysville Visit Short Stay

Mr and Mrs Homer Rodehaver hosted as their guests from Monday to Wednesday the former s parents Mr and Mrs G A Rodehaver of Guysville visiting at South Court street.

Homer Rodehaver South Court Street G. A. Rodehaver Guysville

Miss Florence Bingman Plans Visits to Belleville and Columbus

Miss Florence Bingman leaves for visits with relatives in Belleville and Columbus, aiming to spend time with family and attend gatherings.

Florence Bingman Belleville Columbus

Lawrence party to Columbus for decor demonstrations

Mrs. P. B. Lawrence and her daughter Miss Grace depart for Columbus tonight to visit relatives and to showcase interior decoration work. Miss Grace, a student in Ohio university’s Miss Endley class, will decorate rooms in several Columbus stores on Saturday to display the campus project.

P. B. Lawrence Miss Grace Columbus Miss Lawrence Miss Endley Ohio University

Inter-Fraternity Dance at Masonic Temple Saturday

Ohio University fraternity men host their annual inter-fraternity dance with an out-of-town orchestra providing music at the Masonic Temple this Saturday evening.

Ohio University Masonic Temple

Banfield and McManaway Wed at Orbiston

Clarence Banfield and Mary McManaway, both of Orbiston, married this morning at the First M E Church with Rev C L Strecker officiating. The bride’s father Edward McManaway accompanied the couple, who will reside in Orbiston where Banfield works as a miner.

Clarence Banfield Mary McManaway Orbiston M. E. Parsonage C. L. Strecker Edward McManaway Banfield

Mills and Miss Lena Maye Wed in Nelsonville

Wednesday afternoon at 12:45 o'clock at the First M. E. parsonage Mr Robert Mills of Nelsonville and Miss Lena Maye of Buchtel were married. Rev C L Strecker performed the nuptial service. The couple will live in Nelsonville where Mills works as a lineman for the Central Electric Producing Co.

Robert Mills Nelsonville Lena Maye Buchtel M. E C. L. Strecker

Athens Girl Weds Charles DeMolet’s Daughter Margaret

Mrs. Charles DeMolet announces the marriage of daughter Margaret to William Kolt of Columbus. They wed January 21 by Rev. Father Wiseman at St John’s Catholic Church. A weeklong trip to Chicago preceded their Columbus home. The bride has worked as a milliner in Columbus for three years.

Charles DeMolet Margaret William Kolt Columbus Father Wiseman St. John’s Catholic Church Chicago Ill

East Side School Hosts Luc ia Johnson on Child Welfare

A seventh grade session at East Side school in Athens drew full attendance as Miss Lucia Johnson of Columbus spoke on child welfare. Johnson, executive secretary of the Ohio Council on Child's Welfare, praised Principal Bridgman and critiqued war funding that leaves little for schools, noting rural schools suffer.

East Side Lucia Johnson Columbus Miss Johnson Ohio Council On Child’s Welfare Field Scott Parent-Teacher Association Scott Smith College Athens Miss Bridgman

Bing bill seeks compulsory schooling to age 16 in Utah setting

The discussion covers birth registration gaps with Utah leading nationwide and Ohio lagging. Simneon H. Bing proposes a bill to raise education standards making schooling compulsory until age 16 with possible work certificates for those leaving school early. Opponents are few, including some farmers and teachers unaware of current needs.

Utah United States Ohio Bing Simneon H. Bing Rio Grande College

Peterson's Ointment credited for piles relief

A Columbus, Ohio man reports lifelong itching piles relieved after using Peterson's Ointment. He praises the product as worth a hundred dollars a box and urges others with the condition to try it. The advertisement lists Peterson's Ointment for piles eczema and old sores at 35 cents a large box, with mail orders handled by the Peterson Ointment Co. Inc. in Buffalo, New York.

Peterson Newth Columbus Ohio Peterson Ointment Co., Inc Buffalo N. Y

Jacksonville Eighth Grade Society Elects Officers

The Jacksonville Literary Society of the eighth grade elected officers for the next two months. President Harry Dehman, Vice President Fred Burdiss, Secretary Alice Kinder were re elected. A program followed with Vic trola selections and participation by Rolland Rambo Fred Kempton Arnold Wolfe Garnet Knight Walter Wem mer Ida Gaskalla Dalmah Hilt and Elsie Welling.

Jacksonville. O Jacksonville Literary Society Jacksonville Harry Dehman Fred Burdiss Alice Kinder Rolland Rambo Fred Kempton Arnold Wolfe Garnet Knight Walter

Reggie's Old Wife Weds New York Bride in Newport

Mrs Cathleen Neilson Vanderbilt widow of Reginald C Vanderbilt married Sidney J Colford Jr of New York and Newport. The ceremony occurred late yesterday at the bride's home in Newport.

Reggie New York Cathleen Neilson Vanderbilt Reginald C. Vanderbilt Sidney J. Colford Jr Newport

Bishop Manning Elected Bishop of New York

The Rev. Dr. William T. Manning was elected bishop of New York by the Protestant Episcopal diocese at a special convention held yesterday in New York City.

New York William T. Manning Protestant Episcopal Diocese of

Wedding Etiquette Rules and Common Pitfalls

The guide addresses proper wedding invitation language and etiquette. It covers handwritten guest names, using phrases like honored presence or pleasure of your company, admission cards for large church weddings, and notes on customary roles, timing, and congratulatory greetings.

Mary D. Blank

Milks Emulsion touted as cure for stomach and bowel woes

An advertisement touts Milks Emulsion as a nutritious bowel aid and digestive reformer. It claims relief from chronic stomach trouble and constipation, appetite boost, and weight gain, with a money back guarantee after six bottles. Available from Cline Pharmacy Athens and Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville among others.

M. PF Whitesides Springfield Terre Haute Ind Cline Pharmacy Co Athens Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville

Local Society Notes Weave Through Circle Hill Area

Circle Hill Christy South of St. Louis visits uncles Tim Shay and Dan Shay. Chauncey hosts Fred Garlinger and his wife with his wife’s parents. Various guests stay with relatives in Happy Hollow Athens Nelsonville and Millfield. Extended trip to Charleston W Va mentioned. Little Lillian Fisher contract chicken pox. film Love Pirates in Hawaii featured Friday nightSee Anna Mae Fenzel Friday night in Love Pirates in Hawaii.

Christy South St. Louis Tim Shay Dan Shay Nelsonville Fred Garlinger Chauncey Joe Garlinger Adda Hawk McDonald Happy Hollow P. J. Fisher Dorothy Jane Athens Rue Thomas Ethel Alma Johnson Thomas Herman Prindle Sam McDonald W. l. Coots Thelmas Shay Rose Shay Ned Stanley Charleston W. Va Earl Stanley Virginia Ethel Smith Millfield George Fisher Ethel Coots Pearl McBride Thelma Margaret Shay Muriel Norris Vivian William Jordan Harry Routte Chillicothe Cy,turday Lillian Fisher

Planets Foretell Rows of Twins and Triplets

Milwaukee Wis Jan 27 The astrologist Professor Charles Kirchoff predicts many sets of twins triplets and quadruplets in the next six years with certain periods bringing single births The stork will be busy February to March May to June and November to Christmas with double body signs indicating multiple births and larger cribs needed

Milwaukebre Wis Charles Kirchoff

Jap Soldier Who Killed a Yankee to Be Punished

Tokyo January 27 The Diet will announce punishment for the Japanese soldier who killed Lieut Warren H Langdon US Navy once a court martial report is submitted The War Minister Tanaka defended Japanese policing of Vladivostok saying the sentry shot Langdon while performing legal duty

Tokyo Warren H. Langdon United States Navy Diet Vladivostok Tanaka Langdon

Hancock Students Stage Love Pirates of Hawaii

Hancock high school presents the operetta Love Pirates of Hawaii at Ewing Hall Friday at 8 30 pm to allow basketball fans to attend both events. The John Hancock students perform with a nimble chorus of girls, Hawaiian dances, and colorful costumes. Misses Elizabeth Garber Marie Swaim and Ferol Strickland lead the production.

Pirates of Hawaii Ewing Hall John Hancock High School Elizabeth Garber Marie Swaim Ferol Strickland

Mob Burns Black Man At Stake in Arkansas Lynching

In Modena Arkansas on January 27 a mob over 100 miles took William Lowery a Black man accused of killing planter O. T. Craig and his daughter Mrs. C. O. Williamson from deputy sheriffs and burned him at the stake.

Modena Ark William Lowery O. T. Craig C. O. Williamson

Clergyman Shot After Robbery Gag in Terre Haute

In Terre Haute Indiana on January 27 Reverend Plen Smith tried to joke by holding up his friend John Houghton 68. Houghton drew a gun and shot the clergyman in the side after being ordered to raise his hands during the mock robbery.

Terre Haute Ind Plen Smith John Houghton Houghton

Sixty Girls Targeted by Esther Class Sunday School

The Esther Class of the Christian Church aims for attendance of sixty girls and asks them to stay for the church service. They are also eligible to attend a banquet to be held by the Loyal Young Men’s class.

Esther Christian Church Sunday School

Aged Woman Suffers Fractured Hip in Fall

Miss C Augusta Morse of 9 South Lancaster street fell on the top step at 75 West State street and fractured her left hip. An eighty one year old caller to Mrs B D Cooley, she was assisted home by two passersby. Dr J M Higgins and a nurse attended the injured woman.

C. Augusta Morse Lancaster Street Cooley West State Street Miss Morse B. D. Cooley J. M. Higgins

Ford trims price on tractors in surprise cut

Edsel B. Ford, president of Ford Motor Company, announced a $165 price reduction on Fordson tractors in Detroit. The model previously sold for $790 and is now listed at $625, effective immediately.

Ford Tractor Detroit Mich Fordson Edsel B. Ford Ford Motor Company

Colby Returns to Washington After South America Tour

Secretary of State Colby arrived in Washington concluding a Latin American tour that included Argentina Brazil and Uruguay. He landed at the navy yard where he was greeted by a salute of guns.

Colby Washington South America Argentina Brazil Uruguay Navy Yard

Pie Social by Girls Sewing Club at Sugar Creek

The Girls Sewing Club of the M. E. church at Sugar Creek will host a box and pie social Thursday evening at the church. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Sugar Creek M. E. Church

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

Advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast relief for stuffed nose runny nose and aches. It claims dose every two hours for three doses clears congestion stops nose running and relieves feverishness at a low cost. Contains ingredients and urges purchase at stores for instant relief.

Pape

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C. B. Beverage Fred Woodhouse Preston Oldsmobile Solda Moler Auto Sales Co Milady Minera Mr. Whitesides Circle Hill Anna Mae Fenzel Bbdei Hancock B. M. Covert Covert N. Court St Sommers Store
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