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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1921

Page

8

New Haven Civics Club Reports Yearly Activity

The New Haven Civics Club, Bend’s lowest organization, reports a year of activity with $1 028.40 spent and $238.90 in treasury. It lists 100 members and expenses for piano balance, Fourth of July celebration, band instruments, lyceum, Near East Relief, sidewalks, and teachers salaries, noting the town’s progress and leadership in the Twin States Baseball League.

Yee Club New Haven Civics Club In the Bend New Haven Band New Haven

Top-Notchers at Sugar Run School Named

Sugar Run school lists its perfect attendance pupils across grades. Seventh graders include Martin Elber Field Cecil Hiselstein Harold Turn Bull Ruth Neutzling. sixth graders Clara May Ohblinger Luciile Meds Pauli Duffy. fifth Irene Watson. third Frances West. second Alma Leifheit. first Evelyn Foley.

Sugar Run School Guy Watson Thelma Beardrs Hilda Oblinger Mary Weaver Martin Elberfeild Cecil Hiselstein Harold Turnbull Ruth Neutzling Clara May Ohblinger Luciile Meds Pauli Duffy Irene Watson Frances West Alma Leifheit Evelyn Foley

Locals Visit Relatives In Roanoke Trip

Mrs J A Pfadi of Covington Va Mrs F C Pfadi of Ronceverte W Va and Mrs T D Woods of Durgan were in town this week visiting sister and brother Conductor J O Lonard and wife. Mr and Mrs Timothy Russell left Thursday for Roanoke Va to visit Ed Russell, former brother-in-law.

Middleport J. A. Pfadi Covington F.C. Pfadi Ronceverte T. D. Woods Durgan J. O. Lonard Timothy Russell Roanoke Ed Russell

Decorator Luke MecLuke Hastings Dies at 53

James S. Hastings known as Luke MecLuke dies at Good Samaritan hospital after appendicitis operation. The Cincinnati Enquirer staffer wrote Daily Bits of By-Play for nine years and his quips were adapted for film. He served on the Enquirer staff for two decades.

Cincinnati James S. Hastings Luke MecLuke Good Samaritan Hospital Hastings The Cincinnati Enquirer

Family visits span Iowa and Virginia trip

A family group heads to Cambrick Virginia to visit relatives, then continues to Iowa with stops to see son Earl and family and daughter Helen Lightsinger and family. Accompanied to Chicago by Mia Beulah McCullum and her daughter Ruth to visit brother Archie Brown and family.

Cambrick Richard Batsinger Iowa Earl Helen Lightsinger Chicago Mia. Beulah McCullum Ruth Archie Brown

Rutland Wife Seeks Divorce From Unfaithful Husband

Mrs Myrtle Nelson of Rutland petitions Common Pleas Court for divorce from Hardie Nelson claiming adultery. Married August 30 1905 in Huntington West Virginia they have no children. Rose Mullen of Milton West Virginia named as disturbing element between spouses.

Rutland Hardie Nelson Myrtle Nelson Common Pleas Court Huntington W. Va Rose Mullen Milton Nelson

Livingston and Stilwagner Granted Marriage License

Raymond G. Livingston aged 21 and Mabel A. Stilwagner aged 16 took out a marriage license yesterday and were married in the Probate Court by Justice Martin.

Petition seeks ban on street fairs in Mason

A petition circulated in Mason asks the Village Council to pass an ordinance prohibiting street fairs and carnivals in the town.

Mason

Certificates of Honor for Ohio World War Veterans

Ohio awards certificates of Honor to next of kin of fallen World War I veterans under a 1919 law. Some 6,093 soldiers and sailors from Ohio died in service, with about one third KIA. Certificates bear signatures of Senator Tom W. Jones, Representative John Chester, and Adjutants General Layton and Florence.

Ohio Adjutant General's Department Tom W. Jones John Chester Layton Florence

Fen ters and Ely Wed at Camp Sherman Ohio

First Sergeant Chester Fenters and Mrs. Lillian Bell Ely married on Thursday at Camp Sherman Ohio. They will reside at Camp Sherman after June 15.

Mrs Curtis Wedded In Kansas City News Tip

A postcard reports Mrs Sophia Curtis has wed her Kansas City brother in law and will move there. She long worked in Pome roy newspaper offices and is described as a capable woman who will grace her husband’s home.

When a man may change jobs without blame

A newspaper aphorism notes a man can swap jobs without social blame, while a housewife stuck in routine bears the burden of dissatisfaction. The remark contrasts gender roles in midcentury labor expectations and domestic labor.

Logan Minshall Arrested For Parking Violation In Columbus

Harry Minshall of Columbus was arrested Friday by Marshall Thomas for improper parking. He appeared before Mayor Miller, pleaded guilty, and paid a $5 fine plus costs before release.

Harry Minshall Columbus Marshall Thomas Miller

Big July 4 Homecoming Celebrated by Legion Post

The local American Legion post announces a large July 4 celebration at the fair grounds. Plans include ball games field events races wrestling an industrial fair and a fireworks display likely to close the evening. The organizing committee features Giff Hull Ewald Schmitter Harry Mack Frank Judy and Clinton Webb plus several assistants.

American Legion Giff Hull Ewald Schmitter Harry Mack Frank Judy Clinton Webb

Fire destroys home of Logan man Joe Locke in Monday

Reports say Joe Locke’s house and all contents were burned on Monday. Locke, a well known local ball player, has struggled with misfortune including unemployment for six months and a TB illness in his 14 year old daughter. Friends in Logan raised relief funds Friday.

Logan Joe Locke Locke

HORSESHOES HERE STAGE ELITE BARNYARD GOLF DRILLS

Geo Fetheroff president of the Logan Horseshoe Club organizes a series of eleven games featuring Davis and Bobbitt. Davis is a former Missouri state champion and Bobbitt from Lancaster won the midwinter national championship in St Petersburg Florida. Games split across three venues Lancaster Columbus and the local fair grounds set to host one match.

Geo. Fetheroff Logan Horseshoe Club Davis Missouri Bobbitt Lancaster St. Petersburg Fla Columbus Fair Grounds

Laura E Riggs Dies At 62 In Local Residence

Laura E. Riggs 62 wife of William Riggs died at her home 555 East Second Street after months of illness. Funeral services will be Monday at 2 p m at U B Church with Rev Spears officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Laura E. Riggs Laura E Riggs William Riggs East Second Street U. B Rev. Spears Oak Grove Cemetery

Bride Elect Miss Mildred Brehm Honored

Mrs Ed Kemper hosted a miscellaneous shower Thursday evening for Miss Mildred Brehm bride elect. Guests included the Gli Amici Club of which Miss Brehm is a member. Gifts were both beautiful and useful and a two course dinner was served.

Mildred Brehm Ed Kemper Gli Amici Club Miss Brehm

Home for a Visit by Akron Couple in Logan

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Sparnon of Akron arrived in Logan on Friday to visit Judge and Mrs. H. B. Sparnon and Mrs. Amy Easterling. Mr. Sparnon works in Goodyear Rubber Company’s experimental department and reports business in Logan as slack.

Stanley Sparnon Akron Logan H. B. Sparnon Amy Easterling Sparnon Goodyear Rubber Company

Arrested for Drunkenness

Logan authorities found Willis Harden and Lionel Dicken sitting beside the road after responding to an early Friday morning call, with both men in a drunken condition.

Logan Willis Harden Lionel Dicken

Liquor Influence Leads to Fines in Logan Court

Citizens brought to Logan. Mayor Miller hears cases and fines each offender five dollars plus twelve dollars and sixty cents costs. Harden rearrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Hearing set for Friday at seven in the evening.

Logan Miller Harden

Death of Mrs. Bowers Near Morris Chapel

Mrs. Bowers aged about 60 wife of Ezra Bowers died at her home near Morris Chapel after an extended illness from diabetes. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon and the body will be shipped to Logan by Harden and Company for burial.

Father Angelo Gallerini Seeks Passports for Italy Trip

Father Angelo Gallerini, pastor of Murray City parish, traveled to Logan to obtain passports for a July 1 departure to Italy for two months to visit relatives. A U.S. citizen for seven years he plans to visit Hungary as well. Lawyer Christman aided in securing the documents.

Angelo Gallerini Murray City Logan Italy Hungary Father Gallerini United States Christman

Gibisonville Man Arrested for Home Burglary

Boyd Kuhn of Gibisonville was arrested Thursday by Sheriff Charles Larimer and Deputy Tide Huston for entering the home of Peter Krieder and taking property. His preliminary hearing before Mayor Miller found a plea of not guilty and he was bound over to the grand jury under a $2000 bond, which he could not furnish, and he remained jailed.

Boyd Kuhn Gibisonville Charles Larimer Tide Huston Brot Logan Peter Krieder Miller Bastile

Local Visitors and Relatives Stop by for Visits

New Marshfield residents Mr. and Mrs. Guy Dinsmoor and daughter Gwendolyn join Miss Edna Wharton at Niagara Falls. P Hewitt family visits Albany High School graduation. Carl Wharton from Parkersburg visits Hewitt family. Susie Dodson and Nora Houston host C E Baughman. Gladys Chaffin and Eddie go to Radcliff to stay with Ceila Molihan. A W Chaffin travels to Springfield. Elmer Stout from Columbus helps care for ill mother R D Townsend. Scott of Columbus visits John Brewer family. Crede Duncan of Nelsonville visits R Hysell. Mattie Mace improving after illness. Lon Brandenburg arrives from Canton for mother’s illness.

Guy Dinsmoor Gwendolyn Edna Wharton Niagara Falls P. Hewitt Reba William Nichols Albany High School Carl Wharton Parkersburg L. Hewitt Susie Dodson Lancaster Nora Houston Grove City C. E. Baughman Gladys Chaffin Eddie Radcliff Celia Molihan A. W. Chaffin Springfield Elmer Stout Columbus R. D. Townsend

This Copper Has a Knowing Eye

Patrolman William J. Beekman of the Columbus police department testified that he can distinguish near beer from real beer by looking at it. He said he can spot the five percent variety in a bar within a minute, noting darker color and a distinctive look. He described knowing mixtures from Bicardi rum to corn whiskey or lemon extract.

Columbus William J. Beekman Beekman

Press rights clash as senate curbs access in marble room

Washington June 4 report details a clash over press access in the senate wing. News gathers lobby for open discussion while rule changes bar reporters from the marble room corridor, hindering interviews and slowing coverage.

Washington Senate Capitol Congress Harding White House Rules Committee Senate Chamber

Athens Kiwanis Club Holds First Regular Meeting

The Athens Kiwanis Club met Friday at the college cafeteria with 69 percent of the roster present. Eight charter roll vacancies were announced. speakers urged community efforts from parks and lighting to youth welfare and a hospital, plus adoption of a city beautification slogan. The club aims to enroll in the Cleveland convention with about eight thousand delegates expected.

Athens Kiwanis Club Carl Beasley Kiwanis Chamber of Commerce Bryson Kiwanis Club Athens Maurice Hyde Thomas N. Hoover John Lastro Boy Scout North Hill Auto Club City Lostro Cleveland Portland Oregon Birmingham Canada

Desk Phones to Cost More Now

The Home Telephone Company raises desk and extension telephone rents by 25 cents per month effective June 1 due to higher equipment and repair costs. The increase was approved by the state utilities commission after a recent hearing. A new directory is due around July 1 and all changes must be reported beforehand.

Home Telephone Company State Utilities Commission

Railroad fare cuts unlikely say Railway Age editor

Samuel C. Dunn editor of the Railway Age told Des Moines Chamber of Commerce that no substantial reductions in railroad fare and freight rates are expected. He cautioned against expecting major price cuts in coming months. The remarks reflected industry concerns amid ongoing cost pressures and policy debates.

Des Moines Samuel C. Dunn Railway Age Chamber of Commerce

Torch attachment grips pipe to thaw frozen water lines

An invention for thawing frozen water pipes uses a gasoline torch attachment that grips a length of pipe and directs flame along it to heat sections progressively. The device grips several inches of pipe and spreads the flame along the covered area for efficient thawing.

Fight Against Being Returned

Cleveland reports efforts to extradite Dominic Benigno and Charles Colletto from Guadalajara near Mexico City. They are wanted here for involvement in the Farmer payroll holdup, or for claiming they are not American citizens. The dispatch cites detectives Matowit and Cavola at Mexico City.

Cleveland Befforts Dominic Benigno Charles Colletto Guadalajara Mexico City Fanner Cabegram Chie Smith Matowit Cavola

Also Mentioned on This Page

Columbia Jimmy Aubrey Luke Mluke Featuring Leonard Clapham Red Rider Snub Pollard Finster Enquirer Dallom’s Academy Episcopal Church E. F. Black Dalton L. V. Brown J. F. Stevens Hawkins Clara Bowser Charles Schaffler Angella Woods Melba Woodworth Sherwin-Williams Spencer Kellogg Gillett Safety Razors Chemical Gras Rasse Eli Legion Mrs. Bowers New Marshfield L. C. Martin Aiwants Prof Stailey Tomor M. E. Church Westinghouse Walsh Electric Co William Fox Harold Oliver Twist Fagin the Artful Dodger Bill Sykes Nancy Sion Charles Dick Majestic Concert Orchestra Catherine MacDonald Athens Locse Robert Warwick Jack Straw Paramount
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