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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1921

Page

5

Local Society Notes and Travel Updates

Mr. A B Moore of Charleston renews acquaintances in Athens formerly his home. Mrs S F Beverage goes to Mt Clemens Michigan for health. Mr E R Raymond returns from Evansville Indiana after his mother’s death. Misses Jane Louise Farrell and Beatrice Cushman of Huntington visit Miss Maria Grover 240 East State. Dana born to Mr and Mrs H B Kelley 209 West Union street weighing 11 pounds. Rev Dr A Y Wilcox pastor First Presbyterian in Pittsburgh seeking throat treatment and absent for a time. Mr V D Mansfield and his mother Nora F Mansfield return to Columbus after visiting Athens. Mr and Mrs W P Wiles and son Perry of Zanesville travel by auto, return Monday. Mr Edward Sharp leaves for Cumberland Virginia for Redpath Chautauqua, away to late August. Mr J C Campbell learns of brother C W Campbell’s death in St Louis Mo, plans burial there.

Jane Louise Farrell Beatrice Cushman Huntington W. Va Maria Grover East State Street A. Y. Wilcox First Presbyterian Church Pittsburgh

Mrs H L Wheaton Plans Cedar Point Outing

Mrs H L Wheaton and her son Fred Wheaton leave for Napoleon to join Fred's wife and children visiting her mother. The group will then proceed to Cedar Point for a two weeks outing.

H. L. Wheaton Fred Wheaton Napoleon Cedar Point

Hopkins Couple Noted At Elmwood Place Address

Mr and Mrs George W Hopkins of 14 Elmwood Place appear in a brief notice listing residents at the Elmwood address. The clipping provides only a fragment of their mention without broader context or event details.

George W. Hopkins Elmwood Place

Athens notices and arrivals update on local families

Mrs. James Ginnan and companions travel to Buckeye Lake then Columbus for a Chautauqua talk by Geoffrey F. Morgan. Walter K. Miller announces a daughter born July 12, Rev. and Mrs. Miller and Mantz grandparents. Dr. Kahler now practices in Union City Indiana after Kirksville osteopathy studies. Mrs. Kahler and Emma Pierce face serious paralysis. Prof. Vern E. LeRoy and daughter Emma Jean visit Athens en route to Kirksville Missouri for osteopathy work.

Walter K. Miller Beatrice Mantz Columbus James A. Miller North College Street Oscar O. Mantz Morris Avenue Vern E. LeRoy Emma Jean East Lansing Mich Athens LeRoy James A. Palmer LeRoy’s Cleveland Frank LeRoy Cuyahoga Falls Rhys D. Evans Warren B. R. LeRoy Kirksville, Mo Prof. LeRoy

Hawkeye State Sailed Into Sa lina Cruse Harbor in Sinking

The Matson liner Hawkeye State, reported to have entered Sa lina Cruse harbor in a sinking condition, was due in Los Angeles today as sea cocks were opened. Dispatches suggested sabotage rather than accident. Canadian writer Nellie McClung has been nominated for a seat in Alberta's provincial legislative assembly.

Los Angeles Calif Matson Hawkeye State Salina Cruse Harbor Los Ageles Nellie McClung Provincial Legislative Assembly of Alberta

Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs Plans Buckeye Convention

Mrs. Elmer A. Laurence announces convention committees for the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs gathering in Buckeye clubdom. Committees include Credentials, Decorations, Entertainment, Halls, Hotels, Information, Motor Service, Press and Publicity, Printing, Railroad Transportation, Trains Reception, Ushers and Pages, Ways and Means, Banquets and Luncheons. Hotel Gibson named convention headquarters.

Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs Buckeye Elmer A. Laurence Locust Street Cincinnati Harold Ryland G. Clifford Ault James €. Hobart A. Clifford Hinkle Charles R. Fox William Howard Silas Waters Robert C. Heflebower Allen Collier G. P Smith Myers Y. Cooper John Withrow Lawrence Maxwell A. L. Whitaker Gibson

Welfare leaders urge child health and playgrounds nationwide

Dr Josephine Pierce of Lima chairs Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs calls for immediate child welfare committees in each club. She stresses daily milk for every child, local health centers, supervised playgrounds, and ordinances on minors in pool rooms to protect children’s health and welfare.

Josephine Pierce Lima State Welfare Department Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs Pierce

City chapter urges aid for delinquency prevention

A public note cites that early delinquency leads to crime and urges community support. It invites interested readers to contact Dr. Josephine Pierce in Lima for information.

Akron Americanization program honors new citizens

The Akron and Summit county federation organized a ceremony with the school board and club women. Diplomas were given to students completing the Americanization course while final naturalization papers were handed to new American citizens. This marked the federation’s third such ceremony this year.

Akron Akron and Summit County Federation Republic

Ohio business girls clubs urged to study plan

Miss Helen Wolfe of Akron chairs the Ohio general federation industrial and business relations committee. She seeks to urge a number of Ohio business girls clubs to adopt a study plan for next year. A complete outline and suggestions will be sent to anyone writing to Miss Wolfe at 100 Mayfield Avenue Akron.

Helen Wolfe Akron Ohio General Federation Industrial and Business Relations Committee Helen Wolfe Mayfield Avenue

Defendants in Matewan case renew bonds in Williamson

Sid Hatfield and 22 others indicted for killing Baldwin-Felts detectives at Matewan May 19 1920 were to appear in court today to renew bonds for the September term. By mutual agreement, cases were continued. Each defendant held under $10,000 bond.

Midweek Service At Clarks Chapel M E Church

The midweek service will be held Wednesday evening at 7 30 led by Mrs William McClanahan. The note on Japanese women mentions teeth gilding as a cultural practice.

Clarks Chapel M. E. Church William McClanahan

Murch to Accept Labor Pulpit Post in Ohio

Rev. E. D. Murch pastor of the First Christian Church announces resignation to become Field Secretary for the Ohio Christian Missionary Society effective September 1. He has served Athens for three years and plans to remain about a year to aid his daughter’s schooling and help locate a convenient base for his new duties.

E. D. Murch First Christian Church Murch Ohio Christian Missionary Society The Christian Church Athens Lima Parkersburg

Local Notices From Jacksonville and Nearby Towns

A Free Methodist minister from Glouster conducts evening services at Jacksonville park. Miss Blanch Young of Akron visits for two weeks. Mrs H G Householder reports her son Fred improving in Columbus hospital. Annie Rasp is sick this past week. Will Browns class served ice cream and cake with proceeds for Worthington Children's Home. M E Aid meets Tuesday with Laura Sheldon and her class. Three high school boys seek military training at Camp Knox: George McKinley Alton Hawk Harold Woodgerd. Mrs G F Robinson, recent visitor, goes to Albany to stay with daughter. Shirley Young of Akron visited with her mother. Mrs Hammond moves to make her home after months away. Alice Hiser attended Miles Barrett funeral. Mrs Kistler and daughter visiting Woodhouse home. Mrs Von Scheele's niece staying a week. Mr and Mrs Charles Cox and daughter Hazel return from Wellston visit. Out-of-town attendees at Frank McCame military funeral: Mrs Dave Williams and Dolores, Frank McCreanor and Eulalia of Niles, Agnes Charlie Frank Murphy of Murray City, Charlie Dust Clinton Lowry Russell Branscomb of Carbondale, Mrs Ned Gallagher Francis and Jimmie Sturgill of Athens, J R Padden of Wheeling W Va.

Glouster Jacksonville Park Blanch Young Akron H. G. Householder Fred Columbus Annie Rasp Will Brown M .E Worthington M. E. Aid Laura Sheldon Camp Knox George McKinley Alton Hawk Harold Woodgerd G. F. Robinson Woodgerd Albany Will Irwin Shirley Young Hammond Ohio Alice Hiser Protestant Hospital Miles Barrett Kistler Cambridge Woodhouse von Scheeles von Scheele Charles Cox Hazel Marion Downard Wellston Frank McCame Dave Williams Dolores Frank McCreanor Eulalia Niles Agnes Charlie Frank Murphy

Factory Church Pastor to Speak Thursday Evening

The pastor will preach Thursday at 7 30 PM and invite all in attendance. A sauce pan sale is listed for 29 cents on Wednesday at Kerr's.

Kerr's

Social Visit Recap From Strouds Run Township

Strouds Run community members hosted gatherings with the Everett McCleod Smith Dowler Sprague Bennett and Wilkes families. Prayer meetings were held and a Plainview Sunday school session is planned. Mrs Susan Bennett and relatives from Athens Sugar Creek and Pleasant Hill were mentioned in visiting notes.

Local Social Notes From Coolville and Surroundings

Coolville visits include Mrs A M Martin and Mrs Clyde Creesy arriving from Washington DC to see Mr and Mrs H M Walden. Ella Sawyer of Chicago visits Mrs A B White. M EK church Sunday school plans refreshments next Saturday evening for the public. Mrs Dora Barth and sister Hoobler visit Athens. John McLaughlin buys S Underwood property and plans September move. Sunday school attendance 106. Attendance invited next Sunday at 9:30. P O Smith sells hotel to Sam Marshall. Mrs G R Gunder of Athens visits. Rev E H Wilson conducts services and sermons. Mr and Mrs A B Saunders visit daughter Mrs C H Vorwohlt at Martins Ferry.

A. M. Martin Clyde K. Creesy Martin Washington, D. C H. M. Walden Ella Sawyer Chicago A. B. White M. EK Dora Barth Hoobler Athens John McLaughlin G. R. Gunder O. A E. H. Wilson Rev. Wilson A. B. Saunders C. H. Vorwohlt Martins Ferry

Eureka Police Judge Rules Quiet Whistling Lawful

A Eureka police judge rules young women may whistle on city streets without guilt of disturbing the peace. The decision clarifies allowed conduct in public for residents and visitors.

Eureka California

Opium Trade Resumes In Hunan Province Auction

Half a million dollar monthly tribute will go to Hunan provincial authorities for a monopoly of opium traffic after a state government auction won by Hsia Tou-ying. Chinese authorities defy prohibition as chaotic conditions persist and foreign interests profited from an earlier opium clean up.

Hankow China Hunan Hsia Tou-ying Tuchun Haupeh Republic of China Peking Canton

Also Mentioned on This Page

A. B. Moore Charleston S. F. Beverage Mt. Clemens, Mich E. R. Raymond Evansville Ind H. B. Kelley West Union Street Dana V. D. Mansfield Nora F. Mansfield W. P. Wiles Perry Zanesville Edward Sharp Cumberland J. C. Campbell C. W. Campbell Mr. Campbell St. Louis James Ginnan L. O. Gateman Julia Ann Carl Stickney Buckeye Lake Geoffrey F. Morgan Morgan J. 8 Basom West State Street George R. Kahler Union City Indiana Kahler Kangler Kirksville School of Osteopathy Emma Pierce Race Street W. Thomas Edmundson South Court Street Pacific Harbor Gunn Ascot England Ohio Club Geo. Elliott McCormick Cincinnati Convention Child Welfare ATEN NEW Labor Jacksonville Strouds Run Amariah Burchfield Sam Everett John McCleod Ed McCleod Charles McCleod C. L. Smith F.W. Oneal Mildred Dowler Charles Edwin Ralph Johnnie McCleod Elmer Everett Plainview School Susan Bennett Inlaw Jesse Bennett Reynald Smith Catherine Herb Linscott Hazel Linscott Albert Wilkes Pleasant Hill Dave Matteson Lenore Alfred Matteson Sugar Creek Coolville Lash Swanson Furniture Co N. Court ST Chas Edward Hogar United Press Funk Bradfield ReguLaton Co Dept Atlanta. GA Jewelers Optometriste Cees P Edison Athens, Ohio Court St
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