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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1921

Page

3

Girls Swimming Class Planned by Nelsonville Y M C A

The Nelsonville Y M C A announces a girls swimming class led by athletic instructor Albert Dilcher. Sessions are Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 30 with details from the girls swimming committee members Ruth Hyde Florence Wood Elizabeth Mechem. Participants must be at least ten years old. Water carnivals contests and games will follow.

Albert Dilcher Ruth Hyde Florence Wood Elizabeth Mechem

Mission Week Sermons At Episcopal Church Addressed

Archdeacon Dodshow leads a night service each evening at 7 o clock during mission week focusing on topics: Christianity or Spiritualism, Christianity or Eddyism, and Enemies of the Home.

Episcopal Church Archdeacon Dodshow

Hyde Reception Attracts Pittsburgh Social Circle

Mrs. J. M. Hyde hosted a refined 4 to 6 afternoon reception for Mrs. Alexander M. Lamb of Pittsburgh with 70 guests. Roses adorned the house and lawn while Mrs. Ralph Parks played piano. A buffet luncheon followed, served by Mrs. W. H. Parks and Mrs. Charles Tedrow, with Miss Ruth Hyde and Miss Florence Wood assisting.

Alexander M. Lamb Pittsburgh J. M. Hyde Hyde Ralph Parks W. H. Parks Charles Tedrow Ruth Hyde Florence Wood

Needle Shuttle Club social honors Mrs Mechem guests

Mrs Harold Mechem entertained the Needle Shuttle Club on Tuesday evening with a pleasant social hour and an elegant luncheon. Guests Bernice Bennett and Rey Wilson attended the event.

Harold .Mechem The Needle Shuttle Club Bernice Bennett Rey Wilson

Mrs Dora Rosser and family visit Columbus relatives

Mrs. Dora Barber and her daughter Frances and son Billie visit Columbus for a few days as guests of a relative, with Miss Mayme Rosser accompanying them.

Dora Frances Billie Mayme Rosser Columbus

Meeting and Initiation at Maccabee Hall

The regular W. E. A. meeting at Maccabee Hall Friday night at 7 30 includes initiation and lunch. Officers and guard team members are urged to attend.

Maccabee Hall

Mrs Lawrence McBride Hosts B B M Club Gathering

Mrs Lawrence McBride entertained B B M Club members Tuesday with a pleasant social evening and an elo pe lunch enjoyed by about members.

B. B. M. Club Lawrence McBride Te B. B. M. Club

Arrests and Raids Reported in Athens Area

Austin Stillwell was arrested on a bastardy charge at New Freedwood by Officer Stanley DeLong and jailed in Athens awaiting arraignment before Justice Helwig. Tom Day was arrested for drunkenness in Athens and jailed for mayoral review. Ed Son’s home at Buchtel was raided by Nelsonville officers. about a gallon of corn whiskey found and Son fined 100 by Squire Lines and released.

Austin Stillwell New Freedwood Stanley DeLong Athens Jusice Helwig Stillwell DeLong Tom Day Roush Day Ed Son Buchtel Nelsonville Son Squire Lines

Powell Family Memorial Day Visit and Newborn Son

Mr and Mrs L R Powell and daughter Ruth spent Memorial Day at Wellston. Ralph Powell a Harvard College student visits summers with his parents in Cambridge MA. Mr and Mrs H T Matheny announce the birth of a ten pound son born Monday.

White Sox rally to stay atop Hocking Valley League

Smith pitched a 3 to 1 win over McArthur on Sunday then failed on Monday as Sugar Creek struck for five runs in the first inning. J Coope took mound duty and the Sox came from behind to win 6 to 6, tightening their lead. On Saturday June 4 the Greys visit city grounds and on June 5 the White Sox travel to Jackson.

Baseball News Smith White Sox McArthur Sugar Creek J. Coope Sox Greys City Grounds Jackson

Farewell Sermon At Pleasant Valley M P Church

The Sunday school and preaching services on Sunday June 5 will be at 9 00 and 10 00 A M respectively as revised Rev Genheimer will deliver his farewell message All are welcome to attend at Pleasant Valley M P Church

Pleasant Valley M. P Genheimer

Jury Selected to Try Virgil Decker in Murder Case

WARSAW Ind June 2 The selection of a jury to try Virgil Decker, charged with the murder of his wife Leroy, will be completed today.

Warsaw Ind Virgil Decker Ag Leroy

English Invention Uses Knob Over Steering Column

A historical note describes an English steering mechanism that replaces a steering wheel with a knob mounted on the column. The design emphasizes direct column control and may reflect early efforts to simplify vehicle steering.

Cleaning of old Town Company well starts on Hal lease

Logan crews begin removing debris from the old Town Company's well on the Hal lease and expect soon to produce oil. The Rachelmacher estate plans Garden lease operations in the Straitsville field within days as a derrick rises this week. Drilling has reached 1000 feet at Forest Hill Oil Company's base near theSuccess Company well in the Union Furnace field.

Old Town Company Rachelmacher Straitsville Forest Hill Oil Company Success Company Union Furnace

Attorney Thorne Opens Law Office Here After Federal Service

Attorney George H. Thorne formerly with the department of justice at Washington has opened a law office in this city. He practiced in Colorado for years and opposed Congressman Fess for re election in 1918 but was defeated. He and his wife reside temporarily at 67 South Walnut street.

George H. Thorne Department of Justice Washington Colorado Fess South Walnut Street

Child is Buried in Green Township After Pneumonia Death

Ralph Keller two year old son of Mr and Mrs Edward Johnson of Green township died of pneumonia Monday and was buried at Millers Chapel after services at Union Furnace Presbyterian church on Wednesday.

Child Ralph Keller Edward Johnson Green Township Millers Chapel Union Furnace Presbyterian Church

Junia Club Elects New Officers At Yearend Meeting

The Junia Club held its final meeting of the year at Mrs. Frank Blasius’s North Market street home. Hostesses included Mrs. Blasius, Mrs. Ha Ambrose, Miss Minette McCray, and Miss Helen Bilasuis. New officers elected for the coming year are Helen Blasius president Anna White vice president Ella Rochester secretary Ruth Brooke treasurer.

Junia Club Frank Blasius North Market Street Blasiis Ha Ambrose Minette McCray Helen Bilasuis Felows Helen Blasius Anna White Ella Rochester Ruth Brooke

Memorial Services for Hocking Valley Lodge 262 I O O F

Hocking Valley Lodge No. 262 I O O F will hold memorial services on Sunday June 5 at the local U B church Rev J G Spears pastor of the U B church who recently joined the fraternity is to deliver the memorial sermon in the morning The memorial address at 2 30 p m will be given by Hon Louis B Houck Past Noble Grand of Ohio Officers urge a large attendance and request all to meet at the hall and proceed in a body to the church.

Hocking Valley Lodge No. 262 U. B J. G. Spears Louis B. Houck Noble Grand Ohio

May Meeting of the W H M S at Mrs Case Home

The May meeting on East Second St. was led by Mrs Otto Nepune. Visitors included Mrs O F Aplin Mrs Wiliam West and others from Marion. The study book was finished and officers were elected: Acq president Turney first vice Spe zer second vice Lanning corresponding secretary Woodard recording secretary Bell treasurer.

Case East Second St Otto Nepune O. F. Aplin Wiliam West Carl Littlejohn C. Hansley W. Bowen Ida Smith Joe Smith Marion Chas. Acq Albert Turney A. T. Spe

Mayors Court Hears Charge Against Car Occupant

George Malloy, one of the occupants of the car wrecked on the Logan Chillicothe Pike Monday evening, appeared before Mayor Miller Tuesday on a charge of furnishing intoxicating liquor. He pleaded not guilty and the hearing was set for Thursday.

George Malloy Logan-Chillicothe Pike Miller

Road work advances on county pikes in good weather

Contractors on all county routes are pushing construction this summer taking advantage of clear skies. About 53 miles of roads and pikes are under construction, aiming for completion before the rainy season tightens detours.

Doddridge Nobels Crowned Most Perfect Boy in Braney Contest

Doddridge Nobels of Fanwood New Jersey was voted the most perfect boy specimen at a Braney Australia children contest. He was judged physically perfect and mentally advanced beyond his years and has returned to the United States with his parents.

Doddridge Nobels Fanwood, N. J Braney Australia Doddridge

Local Contractors Lead Major Project Effort

The majority of the work on the project is being carried out by local contractors. Their involvement indicates strong community engagement and reliance on nearby firms for execution and labor.

Memorial memorializes Corporal Fred Paul Jones in high school

A memorial picture of Daniel French's The Minute Man was presented by the class of 1914. A brass plate on the frame reads In Memory of Corporal Fred Paul Jones Class of 1914 who died in the World War. The memorial is placed to the right of the auditorium entrance.

Daniel French Fred Paul Jones

Dish Rag Fire Sparks Smog and Crowd at Bowers Home

A dishrag on a stove caused smoke at Hiram Bowers 5 Prat Street around 1 30 PM. Neighbors alerted fire crews who arrived quickly and found the fire out after removing the rag. A nearby Overland touring car was damaged in the final fire department run.

Hiram Bowers Prat Street Bowers

Railroads poised to cut freight rates under wage cuts

Washington dispatch reports U S railroads can slash freight rates after wage reductions cut annual costs by about 500 million dollars. Under ICC rule changes railroads may set new schedules with thirty days notice or five days with shipper agreement, while President Harding eyes rate reductions.

Ralph F. Couch United Press Washington Chicago Labor Board Interstate Commerce Commission Harding

Toledo Man Pleads Guilty in Post Office Robbery Case

Harry Fisher, Toledo businessman, enters first guilty plea to conspiracy to rob the Toledo post office. Indicted with 24 others. more than 1,000,000 in liberty bonds and 22,000 in cash stolen. Fisher faces a 50,000 bond and allegedly negotiated 280,000 of bonds with New York parties. The robbers share was 140,000 in bonds and cash. others disposed of bonds and covered expenses.

Toledo, O Harry Fisher Toledo Fisher New York James Sansone Mike Scalia George Rogers

Employment Bureau Estimates 20 000 to 25 000 Idle in Mahoning Valley

Youngstown reports that officials estimate 20 000 to 25 000 people in the Mahoning Valley are without work. A campaign seeks to establish a ten city playgrounds program to aid relief efforts.

Youngstown Employment Bureau Mahoning Valley

WIFE TRADE IS ALL OFF IN INDIANA DIVORCE CASE

Judge William A. Kittinger ruled both petitions for divorce in Anderson's wife swapping case would be denied. The dispute centered on exchanges of wives between Glee Muncey and Bill Muncey and Babe Hnufman and Gorman, who sought to trade spouses.

Anderson Ind William A. Kittinger United Press Glee Muncey Bill Babe Hnuftman Gorman

Quaint bridal party costumes described in lace and satin

The description highlights a June bridal party with a lace edged bodice and tiny sleeves on the blouse, a lace brim hat with a crown of roses, a white satin gown embroidered in pearls, a draped model with a lace yoke, and a silk lace veil.

Fragmentary note on aging and youth in work and talk

The text blends reflections on aging and youth, contrasting old men and young men. It mentions recurring months and stories of deals, with phrases about waiting, laughter, and under the table items like talico and crepe de chine. The fragment lacks clear events or identities.

Harmony Hill And Nearby Social News Recap

Harmony Hill reports Emma Smith recounts trip with son Jesse to Washington D C including the White House. Miss Carrie Thorp of Marietta visits her parents G K Thorp. Charles Harris and family visit Ravenswood W V to see relatives.

Emma Smith Mary Foster Jesse Washington, D. C White House Carrie Thorp Marietta G. K. Thorp Charles Harris Helen Ravenswood W. Va Laura Wilcoxon Lena Pierce Little Hocking David Livingston Gantville John Sealy Hoot Owl Ridge S. H. Noland Torch Cemetery T. J. Foster Charles Cunningham Coolville Tom Foster James Carpenter R. R. Hueston

Milo Foster Shines With Imperial Ss Canada Team

Milo Foster plays tap ball for Imperial Ss Canada and is reported in good health as the team features a strong roster of many capable players.

Milo Foster Imperial Ss Canada

New Pup Goes Wrong in County Jail

Sheriff Herb Parker worries about his bull pup Pat as the canine snitches other people's property. Pat steals from the county surveyor's office and returns with a Fred Baker work, then swipes a jews harp from Parker's Music Store before escaping.

Herb Parker Pat County Surveyor’s Office Fred Baker Parker

Nerv-Worth claimed to cure nervousness and stomach trouble

Adolphus Shields of Clarksburg West Virginia describes recovering from a Saint Vitus Dance related nervous condition after taking two bottles of Nerv-Worth. He says headaches and stomach distress improved and praises the medicine as the ideal remedy. Drugstores authorize refunds if first bottle fails.

Adolphus Shields Clarksburg W. Va Pa Drug Co

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Wm.mills Citizens Central Bank Bldg Nelsonville, Ohio Logan Or. News Will Boy U. S E Aghd da Harmony Hill Adolph Shields Sellers White Enamel Mastercraft C. L. King Company
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