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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1920

Page

5

Missionary Birthday Party Celebrated at First M E Church

A birthday party for the Woman's Foreign and Home Missionary Societies drew members, husbands, and friends to First M E Church. The afternoon meeting, picnic supper, and a pageant with nine girls in native costumes highlighted the 40 and 50 year milestones.

M. E. Church of the Woman's Foreign and Home Missionary Societies Foreign Society Foreign Missions Home Missionary Organization C. L. Strecker Jesus Mary Jane Strecher Nod Land J. B. Fulton Nellie Brooks L. G. Bean Marzuella Richards Frances Carr Mammy

Pleasant farewell party honors Martha Watts in Athens

A Monday evening farewell surprise for Martha Watts leaving for Columbus was hosted by Miss Alda Ashworth. Guests from Athens and nearby towns gathered for refreshments after a pleasant, successful gathering honoring the guest of honor and her upcoming departure.

Alda Ashworth Martha Watts Columbus Pearl McCullins Lucille Carr Mary Ator Forrest Leighty Emma Mildred Gulley Georgia Blackburn Glennella Burely Helena Genevieve Hibbard Florence Richey Myrta Ashworth Howard Musgrave Mary Eileen Athens Ethel Oxley Union Bill Lock Stanley Harris Gordon Hull Willis Rose Frank Richey Leslie White Joe Seiple Ray McCullens Emery Ball the Plains Alfred Austin Harold Brown

Marriage Solemnized at First M E Church Athens

Athens couple Miss Madge E Cooksey and Mr William H Hunter of Poston were married by Rev C L Strecker at the First M E Church. The groom is a miner and they will reside in Poston.

Athens Madge E. Cooksey William Henry Hunter Poston C. L. Strecker M. E

Mrs. James Robey Returns After Three Week Absence

Mrs. James Robey came home last evening after a three week absence. She had spent two weeks away visiting in a distant location and returned to her residence.

James Robey

Red Men host ice cream social. family visits and travel noted

Columbus sisters and sister in law plan a social at the Red Men hall Monday July 5. The previously set picnic is postponed. Dr. A E Wagner departs for Muskingum county to advocate the three mill levy for schools. Mrs Julia Wadley and son Jack arrive for a visit with Mr and Mrs C C Sheldon. Albert Hibbard of Huntington joins his children at their grandmother Mary Hibbard home. Elizabeth Hibbard returns to Huntington after visiting the grandparents.

A. E. Wagner Muskingum County Julia Wadley Jack Columbus Albert Hibbard Huntington W. Va Albert Jr Thomas Mary Hibbard Elizabeth Hibbard

Zimmermans Return From California Visit to Ohio

Mr and Mrs Charles Zimmerman their son and his bride return to Ohio after two years in California. They reside near Albany with Charles father Joe Zimmerman. They traveled by motor for the Albany departure two years ago and spent five days on their return trip in the same car used for the California journey. The son won a Tennessee bride in California.

Charles Zimmerman Ohio California Albany Joe Zimmerman Zimmermans Tennessee

Miners Complete 100 Percent Unionization in Mingo County

United Mine Workers announce that about 6000 coal miners in Mingo County West Virginia are now 100 percent organized. The turnout follows the May 19 clash in Matawan involving Baldwin-Felts agents citizens and miners and a Williamson convention demanding higher wages and better conditions.

Indianapolis Ind United Mine Workers of America Mingo County West Virginia Matawan Baldwin-Felts United Mine Workers Williamson

Alimony suit in Chauncey ends after adjourning evidence

In Chauncey common pleas court Judge Worastell recessed the alimony case of Bessie Johnson vs Burg Johnson after late Thursday evidence. Eva McLaughlin of Vinton county testified as co respondent. adultery and cruelty claims were not proven. The husband testified he gave 4500 worth of property at separation and 5500 remained his. Attorneys sought to amend grounds to abandonment and gross neglect. custody of their daughter was also requested by the wife.

Bessie Johnson- Burg Johnson Chauncey Common Pleas Court Woratell Eva McLaughlin Vinton Johnson Worstell McLaughlin

Burglar shot during break into Chaunsey store in Ohio

Chester Love 25 from Glouster was shot in the hip by Harry Miles while trying to break into Cohen & Miles store in Chaunsey. Love, taken to Logan hospital in serious condition, admitted he attempted theft due to being broke. Miles had warned thieves and kept a rifle ready after past burglaries.

Chauncey Chester Love Glouster Harry Miles Love Cohen & Miles Logan Hospital Miles Mr. Miles Hoodlet Parker Bartels Logan

Fireworks Sale Open Early July 5 at 11 A.M.

Notice from J A Isselstein of Deanville inviting all to a fireworks sale open July 5 until 11 A M. An ice cream social at Airline Church of Christ will be held Saturday evening July 3, 1920. Everybody welcome.

A. Isselstein Deanville Airline Church of Christ

Commoner Bryan Dominates Fifth Session At Democratic Convention

At the San Francisco convention hall on July 2, William Jennings Bryan drew the center of attention as a dry plank fight loomed in the platform. The crowd pressed in as officials managed crowds and press access, while Bryan prepared to present his minority report amid orderly proceedings and cigar restrictions.

Commoner United Press San Francisco Bryan Day John L. Schuyleman Ore Bryan David Goliath Dixie Nebraska Wets Edwards Robinson Glass Resolutions Committee

Benson Warns Foreign Interests Over American Merchant Marine

Chairman Benson of the Shipping Board declared the U S will build up an American merchant marine under the vones act despite foreign threats and propaganda. He warned that if necessary authorities will be expanded by the administration and Congress to protect U S traffic control with United States citizens owning part of imports and exports. He told foreign carriers and pro foreign interests to let sleeping dogs lie.

Washington Benson The Shipping Board United States Admiral Benson Congress

Railroads Receive Major Share of $300 Million Fund

Detailed recommendations to the Interstate Commerce Commission outline a $86 million allocation to rebuild and equip 12,616 cars and locomotives and purchase 898 new locomotives and 45,000 freight cars. Twenty five roads would gain additions and betterments totaling $35 million to expand yards and sidings, with New York Central set to receive $4,807,000 for new locomotives and Hocking Valley $1,871,000 for improvements.

Washington Transportation Act Interstate Commerce Commission Thomas de Witt Cuyler Association of Railway Executives New York Central Hocking Valley

Local Notes From New Marshfield Area And Nearby Towns

New Marshfield reports Mrs Ed Robinett and daughter Eloise returning from Barberton after a weeks visit with relatives. Ralph Sharp visited relatives in Lancaster and Mansfield and came home. A daughter born recently to Mr and Mrs Roy Lewellyn. A large crowd attended children exercises at the M P church Sunday night. Mr and Mrs I R Hamilton and son Dean of Chauncey were guests of Mr and Mrs R Hysell over Sunday. Miss Eva Jones spent Tuesday night with relatives in Athens. Rev Dabritz is holding meetings at Carbondale. Mr and Mrs Frank Hamilton of Athens called on relatives here Thursday. Guy Burkett attended the funeral of Mrs Elia McBride in Athens Saturday. Miss Ida Allison of Athens...

Ed Robinett Eloise Barberton Ralph Sharp Lancaster Mansfield Roy Lewellyn M. P I. R. Hamilton Dean Chauncey R. Hysell Eva Jones Athens Dabritz Carbondale Frank Hamilton Guy Burkett Elia McBride Ida Allison

Palmer Campaign Manager C. C. Carlin Testifies

C. C. Carlin is managing the on ry campaign of Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer. He testifies before the senate committee examining campaign expenses of several candidates.

Palmer C. C. Carlin On Ry Eral A. Mitchell Palmer Carin Senate Committee

National underwriters urge tighter Fourth of July firework rules

The national board of underwriters urged state and city officials to enforce regulations on pyrotechnic displays to curb an "old-fashioned" Fourth of July celebration. They estimate property losses from fireworks in the last four years at 1.25 million dollars.

New York National Board of Onderwriters

Woolen Mills to Be Closed Down

Andover Massachusetts July 2 The principal mills of the Ag Woolen Co now operating three days a week will be shut down today Orders filled or ready to fill are cancelled and next season's goods are curtailed President Woodson could not be forecast how long the mills would remain closed

Andover Masc Ag Woolen Co Woodson

Paper Cape Becomes Foldable Waterproof Outerwear

A new waterproof cape has been created from thin paper that can be folded and carried in a pocket. The material stays waterproof while remaining lightweight and portable for on-the-go use.

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