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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1921

Page

5

Afternoon Porch Party Honors Lena Boelzner Guest

Mrs. Ellen Boelzner hosted a Tuesday afternoon porch party at 126 North Congress honoring her daughter Lena Boelzner of Steubenville and houseguest Mrs. Paul M. Kirk. Miss Ruth Treadley soon to wed R Halliburton of Canton and Mrs. A R Hogue shared honors. Former school friends recalled days past as pictures were viewed and Miss Treadley received a glass candy jar while refreshments were served.

Ellen Boelzner North Congress Street Paul M. Kirk Lena Boelzner Steubenville Ruth Treadley R. Halliburton Canton A. R. Hogue Lillian Landis Columbus

Gift to Rev Haacke by Session of First Presbyterian

Members of the Session and their wives met at the manse last evening to present Rev. A Haacke a traveling bag in appreciation of his services to the church during Pastor Rev. Dr. A Y Wilcox's absence. Presentation by Prof. L J Addicott followed by Rev Haacke's response. Remarks by Prof W H Cooper and Dr D J Evans complimented his valuable voluntary work.

First Presbyterian Church A. ©. Haacke Ohio University Haacke A. Y. Wilcox L. J. Addicott W. H. Cooper D. J. Evans

Rex Ackley Shows Slow Improvement From Typhoid

Mr. Rex Ackley of Dairy avenue who has been very sick for some time with typhoid fever is slowly improving.

Rex Ackley Dairy Avenue

Various Society Notes Highlight Local Happenings

Mrs. Charles Mitchell returns from a five week Cleveland visit with aunt Mrs. M Jewett. Esther class of the Christian church plans an important 7 o clock meeting with all girls in costume. Mrs. J T Dailey of near Albany visits Athens for granddaughter Mrs. J P Wetherholt and baby in Gallipolis. Miss Pauline Wylie of Huntington arrives Saturday as house guest for ten days of Mrs. Elizabeth Beatty. Miss Lorene Cook visits aunt Miss Emma Cook and uncle Mr. Robert Cook on Canaanville Road. Mack Sauer travels to Chillocithe to visit family. he has a six year contract as superintendent of schools in Korea. Alfred Black and wife report cool Portland weather after Chicago heat. western fruit is abundant and cheap. About 40 Girl Scouts head to Buckeye Lake for a week at Summerland Beach with officers in charge. Ruth Treadley departs for Akron then Cleveland to marry Rice A Halliburton of Tennessee August 4 at her sister Helen Treadley’s home. Sisters Esther Johnson and Mary Treadley joined the wedding plans. Prof Frederick Treadley will leave for the ceremony.

Pauline Wylie Huntington W. Va Elizabeth Beatty H. W. Grover East State Street Mack Sauer Chris Sauer Chillocithe Charles A. Sauer Korea Sauer Piqua Township Circleville Alfred Black Portland Ore Chicago Hacoma West Ruth Treadley Akron Cleveland Rice A. Halliburton Tennessee Canton Helen Treadley Esther Johnson World Call St. Louis Mary Treadley Hiram College Frederick Treadley

Relatives contest will over St Louis woman's dogs home

Albert Todd, a St Louis woman who left the bulk of her large estate to establish a home for homeless dogs, faces a family dispute as relatives challenge the bequest. The case centers on who inherits and the future of the dog shelter project.

Albert Todd St. Louis Homelss

Local visitors and guests noted in Marion community

Residents report relatives visiting from Parkersburg and Athens while families host guests from Columbus Parkersburg and Guysville. Church services scheduled next Sunday at 10 30 am with Rev Snyder. Several locals join a birthday reunion in Athens and a John Robinson Show outing. Benson Davis injures hand at work.

Leonard Burk Little Son Marion P. T. Busch Parkersburg Freeman Norris W. B. Montgomery Benson Davis Sarl Seamon James Columbus J. Biddison Saturay G. A. Daugherty Athens L. FE. Ludwick John Robinson Sadie Sutton

Work of Athenian Artist on Display

Miss Louise Dana of Athens displays artistic work at the Athens Book and News window. After two years study in New York she returns for the summer bringing designs for decorating writing paper boxes, an illustrating sketch, and two pastels including a magazine cover style girl and a woodland scene.

Louise Dana Athens Dana New York

Hebbardsville Social and Church Notices

Hebbardsville hosts visit from Chillicothe and Nelsonville couples. Ice cream social on Hebbardsville school grounds Saturday July 30 to fund song books. Albany quarterly conference set for August 16 at Albany with Sunday school and services July 31. Epworth League at 7 30 led by Miss Wellie Harner. Mrs. Will Nelson improving. Athens show attended by locals.

Frank Mansfield Chillicothe Hiram Frost Albany M. E Epworth League Wellie Harner Will Nelson Athens

Hanging invites curtailed in Chicago tale of Wanderer

Sheriff Charles Peters rejected invitations from society figures to witness the upcoming execution of Carl O Wanderer in Chicago. Wanderer killed his wife and a man he hired to stage a fake holdup, with the sheriff noting only the usual number of invitations will be issued and criticizing hype around such events.

Chicago Charles Peters Union Depot Peters

Athens Circo Day Ends Without Arrests Or Disorder

Thousands gathered in Athens for circus day and left with no arrests or major incidents. A few special officers were sworn in as a precaution, but the event passed in orderly fashion. County officials were not required to assist, leaving the city with a clean slate.

Athens

Volunteer Community Service idea gains backing from Ohio clubs

Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs backs volunteer service bureaus aimed at enlisting helpers for local groups. desks in downtown areas would aid job seekers and pair volunteers with theater managers for child friendly shows. Mrs Fischer shares a hopeful Mayo Clinic prognosis after a long hospital ordeal.

George Elliott McCormick Ohio Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs Julius Fischer Nelsonville General Federation For Mayo Clinic

Birthday party and local visits noted in Albany area

A family hosted a birthday gathering Monday evening. Ida Allison returned to Springfield after visiting relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Dixon and son visited W. H. Townsend near Albany. Mace and Perry Pinney, Mrs. Henry Stimetz and Mrs. G. B. Kayser were Albany visitors. Mrs. J. B. Dudgeon visited W. E. Swearingen and family of Dyesville.

Ida Allison Springfield Mace Perry Pinney Henry Stimetz G. B. Kayser Albany J. 8. Dudgeon W. E. Swearingen and Dyesville

Harding meets groups amid Debs release talks

President Harding held talks with organizations and individuals pressing for the release of Eugene Debs and other political prisoners. Officials would not confirm reports of impending releases but said Debs case had been reviewed in recent days.

Washington Harding Eugene Debs Debs

Ohio Pen Denounced as a Menace by Warden

P E Thomas warden of the state penitentiary testified to a senate investigating committee about the tobacco fund scandal. He called the prison in the house a menace and urged funds to hire idle prisoners to earn support for dependents. London prison farm officials were to conclude the hearings.

Columbus P. E. Thomas State Penitentiary Senate Thomas I¢I House London

Cottrill Widow Died At Home Of Son In Saturday Night

Carpenter Mrs. C. L. Cottrill died at her son W. C. Cottrill's home on Saturday night. Funeral at Columbia Chapel Monday at 1 p.m. conducted by Rev. Strickland. Burial in Caster cemetery. She leaves one son and many relatives and friends. W. J. Swett visited Athens Friday. Marion Wilson visited his son Carl Wilson. Waunida Morrison, daughter of A. D. Morrison, ill with tonsillitis last week. Henry Stimetz stayed with his father Thomas Stimetz in Scipio township who is dangerously ill. Stanley Bobo helped Marion Swett with hay. Will Gillogly bought a Shorthorn bull from Clifton Wood. Hay harvest common in the area. Elias Graham organized the NAHA at Skylight Ridge, Vinton county. Ephraim Ellis president, Jack Scott vice president, George Chesser.

Henry Stimetz Thomas Stimetz Scipio Township Stanley Bobo Marion Swett Will Gillogly Mt. Blane Clifton Wood Elias Graham Skylight Ridge Vinton County Ephraim Ellis Jack Scott George Chesser

Local visitors and births noted in area

New Marshfield residents Mr. and Mrs. Ray Baughman of Columbus visit relatives here. Mrs. Mina Baker of Albany stays with sister Mrs. Lafe Hawk. A nine pound girl named Mary born to Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Hunter. Others visiting include Mrs. Harry Bolster of Mineral, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Burt of Clarksburg, W V, Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Hoodlet, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Ferguson, and Mr. and Mrs. Garrison Hamilton with relatives in Columbus and Charleston. Clarence Frost visited Coolville friends. Many attended the Athens circus. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Chaffin also joined.

Ray Baughman Columbus Lee Baughman Mina Baker Albany Lafe Hawk C. B. Hunter Mary Harry Bolster Mineral Newton Russell Everett Burt Clarksburg W. Va Charles Burt W. V. Hunter F. G. Hoodlet W. 8. Ferguson Garrison Hamilton Middleport John Hamilton Charleston R. Hysell Clarence Frost Coolville Athens A. W. Chaffin

Public Forum on Elk Funfest and Moral Life of the City

Dallas Browning argues in a Messenger letter that Elk Funfest resembled a broad carnival with extensive lotteries and questionable methods. He urges funds for an Elk's Home be raised openly and questions political influence on city entertainments and consistency in civic improvements.

Messenger Elks Athens Dallas L. Browning

Is It Worth $5 to Be Single Question Sparks Georgia Debate

The July 27 report notes Georgia lawmakers consider a tax amendment that would levy $10 on all unmarried individuals over 30. The proposal aims to address revenue and social questions tied to single living in Atlanta.

Atlanta Georgia State General Assembly

Thirteen States Vote Cash Bonuses for Ex-Service Men

Thirteen states have approved cash bonuses totaling 178.5 million dollars for ex service men with payments under way or near completion. Several states authorize vocational training, free college scholarships, and other benefits while others issue bonds to fund bonuses. Republicans dominate the legislatures in these actions.

Washington Oregon Ohio Nebraska New Mexico Wyoming California Veterans’ Welfare Board Connecticut

Social Roundup at The Plains and Nearby Towns

The Plains area hosts a flurry of Sunday visits and family gatherings with guests from Nelsonville Huntington Huntington and Lancaster. Notable mentions include Mrs Bell Mourne and son Parl and Winnie Young of Kimberly. Miss Ethel Cline visiting Murray City. Floyd Linscott with parents at Hooper Ridge. Geo Gabriel Jr and others visiting Chillicothe and Huntington. Clifford Gabriel visiting Hooper Ridge. and local mine activity at Sugar Creek No 210 resuming after five weeks idleness.

Bell Mourne Parl Winnie Young Kimberly James McNabb Newton Hoch Athens Win Barber Leslie Thelma Nelsonville James McHarg George Gabriel, Jr Ethel Cline Murray City Floyd Linscott Hooper Ridge John Farrow Dallas Mia Carl Bateman Donald Genevieve Freda Smith Irene Jones Huntington W. Va Margaret Daniels Williams Geo. Gabriel Jr Chillicothe Freda Jack Welsman Clifford Gabriel A. L. Linscott Ohio Colleries Sugar Creek Plains W. M. Secoy Austin Lancaster H. A. Tipton Jennie Kate Bess Steubenville William Roberts

Chautauqua Talent Wanted for 10,000-Strong Programs

Chautauqua managers seek musicians singers readers entertainers dramatic talent lectur ers platform managers juvenile workers story tellers tea crews and agents to staff next season. Earn good salary travel across the United States Canada Alaska New Zealand Australia and England. Send name and address of local president secretary treasurer to The Billboard 358 Dearborn St Chicago Il for a free list of managers and booking agents.

United States Canada Alaska New Zealand Australia England Dearborn St Chicago

Health of Women and the Pinkham Remedy

The piece argues many well women struggle under progress and strain with headaches irritability backache and fatigue. It promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a reliable, long tried natural restorative for these female ailments.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Lightning Kills Youth in Dayton Area

Paul Ride nour, 14, was killed by a bolt of lightning yesterday afternoon at the family home near Gratis Ohio. His father George Ridenour was temporarily blinded by the strike.

Dayton, CO Paul Ridenour George Ridenour Gratis Here

Local Visitors Reported At Harrisonville and Area

Harrisonville City Athens visitors include H H Haning and Conoed Brooks. Day French and Akron visitors visit Monroe and Morton French. Ad Forrest and Lela Stiles wed by Justice Martin. Grange picnic draws large crowd with singing and speeches. Pauline French visits grandparents Link Chase. Bertha Day returns from Rutland to see Miss Matheny and Opal. Boy Scouts depart for Alwin Cave camp near Han Station.

Athens H. H. Haning Conoed Brooks French Akron Monroe French Morton French Ad Forrest Lela Stiles Justice Martin Pomeroy Grange Pauline French Jeffersonville Link Chase Linnie Lathey Jacob Cuckler E. P. Brooks Bertha Day Rutland Miss Matheny Opal Alwin Cave Han Station

Miss Stella Akin Becomes Georgia Bar’s First Female Admit

Savannah student Stella Akin becomes the first woman admitted to the Georgia bar after passing her examinations at age nineteen.

Stella Akin Savannah Georgia

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Charles Mitchell Mrs. M. Jewett Esther The Christian Church J. T. Dailey Near J. P. Wetherholt Gallipolis Lorene Cook Emma Cook Robert S. Cook Canaanville Road Buckeye Lake Oslico Club Summerland Beach Beatrice Osborne Elizabeth Evans Maria Grover Grace Webb Ruth Henry Marie Jewett Beryl Cone Hazel Weber Mabel Wagner Grace Cochran Esther Herron Cuti Stewart Hebbardsville Ohio Club Friends of Socialist New Marshfield Public Forum Maine Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota New Hampshire New Jersey Rhode Island South Dakota Vermont Wisconsin Total North Dakota Tlinois Town Kansas Missouri Montana Harrisonville Bertham. Harris Seattle Lash Arnica Patterson-Sargent Company W. Alleon Weetfall Athene County Otis & CO Huegkinson & Stickney Athens Fins
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