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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1922

Page

2

Fisher and Mechanicsburg Guests Share Weekend

Mr and Mrs Howard Figley of Fisher visited Rev and Mrs W Ahlbrand of Mechanicsburg on Sunday. The Ahlbrands daughter Mrs Harry Tammage and her son Floyd returned to Ashville after visiting their grandparents. The DeMolets arrived home from a week’s motor trip to Indianapolis for the races and Cincinnati, accompanied home by Miss Ann OConnell. The Womans Relief Corps will meet Tuesday evening at Red Mens Hall. Mrs Frank Batterson and Esther of Columbus returned home after visiting Mrs C J Flowers. Jack King plans a trip to Minot North Dakota to visit his parents for a month.

Howard Figley Fisher W. Ahlbrand Mechanicsburg Harry Tammage Floyd Ashville Charles DeMolet Jr Indianapolis Ind Cincinnati Ann O’connell Charles DeMolet Sr Womans Relief Corps Red Mens Hall Frank Batterson Esther Columbus C. J. Flowers Second Street Jack King Minot North Dakota R. L. King

Local Visits Dot Weekend Travels Across States

Mr and Mrs Charles Mariner and Mr and Mrs Robert Mariner drove to Springfield on Sunday to spend the day with Mr and Mrs Frank Houghn. Mrs Houghn is Mrs Mariner’s sister. Mr and Mrs Raymond Lanning and their Logan based children visited Mrs Lannings parents Mr and Mrs Frank M McKay in Fast State Street. Mrs McKay will accompany them to Logan for a visit. Mrs A F Dent and daughter Dorothy plan a Tuesday departure for Manhattan California for a year long stay visiting relatives via Columbus and Iowa. Mr and Mrs A C Westfall went to Columbus today on business.

Charles Mariner Robert Mariner Springfield Frank Houghn Houghn Raymond R. Lanning Logan A. FE. Dent Miss Dorothy Manhattan Calif J. F. Jolley Columbus Iowa A. C. Westfall Mr. Westfall

Flower Mission Day Observed by WCTU at First Presbyterian

The W C T U observed Flower Mission Day Tuesday at 2 PM in the First Presbyterian church inviting all to bring flowers. Each captain in the membership drive should attend to report. The note records nearby family travel and a fraternity reception at Windsor tea room planned for next Wednesday evening.

First Presbyterian Church Earl B. South Lambda Chi Alpha Windsor Tea Room

Kindergarten Festival Promises Songs and Games at Armory

The annual Inant Kindergarten Festival will be held Tuesday evening in the armory at 6 30. Children from three kindergartens will participate in group and individual performances. Everyone is invited to attend.

Fraternity Chi Omega Hosts Dinner At Poston Home

Social event highlights a Chi Omega active chapter dinner held at Mrs. L. D. Poston’s 117 East State Street residence. The east porch overlook provides a picturesque setting with Dorothy Perkins roses and hand painted card holders in sorority colors. Seventy-eight guests? (note: There were 38 places set) attending included Mrs. Theodore Fluhart of Dayton, mother of the host. Patronesses listed include Mrs. L. D. Poston and eight others.

L. D. Poston East State Street Chi Omega Sorority Poston Dorothy Perkins Theodore Fluhart Dayton Ll. D. Poston F. J. Beasley D. H. Moore J. H. Cline F. L. Preston Franz J. Woodworth B. R. Goldsberry Josephine Scott

Model School head Miss Waite retires after 20 years

Miss Emma Waite of Ohio University Model schools is honored with a dinner at Hotel Berry as she retires from school work and plans extensive travel. Coreopsis theme and yellow and white decor framed the farewell, with guests including Miss Lillie Farris and several others.

Emma Waite Ohio University Hotel Berry Waite Athens Miss Waite Lillie Farris Amy Weiher Eunice Taylor Mary Ward Hazel Bair Cora Bailey Margaret Tilley Mary Britton

Week End Socials Honor Miss Beryl Moler Before California Move

Miss Beryl R. Moler hosted a two course breakfast at 165 North Congress with Lois Cecil Grace Sewell Pauline Miller Wilma Wyne Viola Wick and others. A separate party at Howard Hall for Miss Moler Helen Archer and Nettie Watkins featured a red and white luncheon in rooms 19 and 27 with guests Imez Steadman Helen Foot Lenore Calhoon and more.

Beryl R. Moler North Congress Street Lois Cecil Grace B. Sewell Pauline Miller Wilma Wyne Viola Wick California Helen Archer Nettie Watkins Howard Hall Imez E. Steadman Helen Foot Lenore Calhoon

Young Women of First Baptist Sunday School Hold Picnic

The First Baptist Sunday school women hosted a picnic dinner for B Y P U youths at Mr and Mrs W E Haning home. Attendees included Rev H C Smith Mrs H C Smith local families and many college bound or returning students who helped start Sunday schools and mothers meetings in mining district communities. The group will be missed yet best wishes go with them as they begin new labors next year.

First Baptist Sunday School W. E. Haning Athens H. C. Smith W. G. Grass Frank J. Hooper J. Q. Hull D. H. Phelps Irene McDaniel Florence Withers Miss Lathem Ava Smith Clarys Sutton Dorothy Pierce Roxy Pierce Mabel Hawk Helen Skinner Alice Coleman Dorothy Wood Lucy Warner Messrs MM. A. Brandon Orland Hooper Conley Smith Morman Hull Walter Hawk Ronald Smith Herbert Smith Leo Ooper Leland Hull Harley Vance Donald Lash W. FE. Haning

Dry liquor fines settled as Trimble court cases pay costs

Glouster Bill Bernard and Tom Jones paid costs after fines issued by Mayor Johnson for liquor law violations. They were given 3 days to raise money. Constable Tom Blower collected a $28 board bill from Herman Scheffel, owed since 1918, in a separate case involving Mrs. Henry Holderman. Scheffel, found in Columbus, agreed to settle the board bill and all costs upon arrest.

Bill Bernard Tom Jones Johnson Trimble Tom Blower Plac Scheffel

Democrats Convene in Athens for County Ticket Plan

Several local Democrats attended a Saturday convention in Athens to field a complete county slate for the August primary. Local residents secured spots on the ticket and petitions must be filed by midnight Friday.

Athens

Akron couple attends funeral of Mrs Williams' father

Mr and Mrs J E Williams of Akron returned home Sunday after being called here by the death of Mrs Williams father Louis Jones. Sherman Sorrell went back to Cleveland Monday with his brother Samuel Sorrell. Mr and Mrs W R Balderson and their two children visited Malta with Mr Baldersons parents Mr and Mrs M W Balder for several days.

J. E. Williams Akron

Funeral of Louis Jones Held at Church of Christ

Louis Jones died in Columbus from hemorrhages after an operation. The funeral Saturday afternoon at the Church of Christ was led by Harry M. Wilson and attended by the Order of Moose. Interment followed in the city cemetery. He was 48 and survived by his widow and three children Mrs J E Williams Akron Mrs M A Davis Tampa Fla and Arthur at home.

Louis Jones Columbus Church of Christ Ae Order of Moose Harry M. Wilson City Jonas J. E. Williams Akron M. A. Davis Tampa Fla Arthur

Relatives Visit Shawnee and Athens Guests

Mrs. Thomas Gamwell spent several days last week with relatives in Shawnee. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gibson and baby of Athens were guests over Sunday of relatives and friends in this city.

Thomas Gamwell Shawnee Thomas Gibson Baby Athens

True Blue Class Picnics at Nellie Barrett’s Home

The True Blue class of the M E K church in Trimble enjoyed a Sunday picnic at teacher Miss Nellie Barrett’s home. Afternoon games entertained attendees including Mary Sayre Irene Sayre Grace Sayre Estlene Bauer Erma Jewitt Jamitta Jewitt Doris Antle Freda Antle Maxine Lantz Julia Hunter Theo Skinner Wendell Berryman Ruby Berryman Nellie Barrett and Mrs Barrett.

True Blue M. EK Trimble Nellie Barrett Mary Irene Grace Sayre Estlene Bauer Erma Evelyn Zimmer Jamitta Jewitt Freda Doris Antle Maxine Lantz Julia Hunter Theo Skinner Ruby Wendell Berryman Nellie Mrs. Barrett

Prohibition raid near Frost nets four arrests

Reports of wild revelries near Frost prompted a Sunday raid by Prohibition Officers Mariner Baynham and Nash. Four men were arrested three for drunkenness and one for possessing intoxicants. Godford and Butcher pleaded guilty with fines imposed. Tabler also fined. Rodgers held for plea review. Clyde Sharp later arrested by Constable Mariner for selling liquor and freed on recognizance.

Frost Mariner Baynham Nash Pete Godford Elmer “Doc” Rodgers Joe Butcher William Tabler Big Run Helwig Godford Butchter Tabler Rodgers Butcher Clyde Sharp Athens Rachael Carsey Ed Carsey Sharp

Relatives Return After Athens Funeral

Mrs. Joseph L. Benson attended the funeral of her grandmother Mrs. Frank Hall and returned to Evansville Indiana. Mrs. Anderson Hall of Massillon left Athens after the death of her mother-in-law Mrs. Frank Hall and went home.

Joseph L. Benson Frank Hall Evansville Ind Anderson Hall Massillon Athens

House Party Hosted by Paynter and Hale

Mr George Paynter and Mr Frank Hale entertained a house party Saturday evening at 164 West Washington Street. A company of 22 young friends enjoyed the hospitality of the hosts.

George Paynter Frank Hale Paynter West Washington Street

Festive Dancing and Games Amid Pink and Green Decor

The scene described shows guests dancing and playing games with pretty decorations in pink and green, conveying a lively celebration atmosphere.

Harding Clears Way to Name a Dirt Farmer on Board

President Harding signed a bill increasing the Federal Reserve Board to six members and ensuring agricultural interests join banking and commercial sectors, clearing the path to appoint a dirt farmer to the board.

Harding Washington Federal Reserve Board

Train Hits Truck Kill Two in Highland Park Crash

Chicago June 5 Two men died and seven others were injured perhaps fatally when an incoming passenger train on the Chicago and North Western struck an automobile truck at a grade crossing near Highland Park.

Chicago Chicago & North Western Railway Highland Park

Treasury row widens as Patchell and Geilinger removed

In Washington on June 5 Blair ordered the dismissal of Samuel G. Patchell chief payroll examiner and Frederick Geilinger clerk in the accounts division. Both men were appointed by Assistant Secretary Dover.

Washington Treasury Dover Internal Revenue Blair Samuel G. Patchell Frederick Geilinger

Explosion during wash leaves child dead and mother badly burned

In Wheeling West Virginia on June 5 Mrs Albert Aine attempted to pour gasoline into an engine to use during washing. An explosion occurred fatally burning her six year old son Kenneth and causing serious burns to the mother.

Wheeling W. Va Albert Aine Here Kenneth

Arkansas flood saves levee with federal road aid

In Arkansas, millions in federal aid road funds helped crews reach Old Town levee near Helena as Mississippi River floodwaters rose. A 600 strong, well equipped force used the new highway to rush to the scene and dam back the rising waters in time.

Washington, D. C Arkansas Department of Agriculture Mississippi Helena Old Town

Eagles in on Move Committee to Attend Labor Conference

Columbus lodge of Eagles names a committee to attend a June 11 labor organizations conference here. The meeting will discuss presenting to the state legislature next winter a petition for an old age pension law.

Eagles Columbus Columbus Lodge of Eagles Conference of Labor Organizations

Rescuers Save Five From Car Crash on Bethesda Pike

In Morristown Ohio on Memorial Day a Lafferty family of five escaped serious harm when a car cut a curve and rolled onto its side near the Bethesda National Pike intersection. Quick action by bystanders lifted the vehicle and stabilized it as all five climbed free.

Morristown Lafferty Bethesda National Pike

Hancock Defeats Athens in Historic Baseball Game

Hancock beat Athens High 12 to 5 in a historic upset as University School pitcher Sweeney struggled and Hughes relieved in the eighth. Hancock's Frost was wild but Howard closed strong while Athens miscues fueled the rally, with ample errors on both sides.

Angus King John Hancock Athens High School University School King Ohio University Sweeney Athens Hughes Frost Hancock Howard Pimagoon Oc Cbc Cae Sweeney Hughes Rhodes Howard and McCann

Troops to Stay Along the Rhine Indefinitely

The war department announced that American troops will remain on the Rhine indefinitely. The Eighth United States Infantry with about 1000 men is ordered to stay until July 1, with no return date set. Major General Henry J. Allen, head of the American occupation, will also remain.

Washington Rhine War Department Eighth United States Infantry Beeen Henry J. Allen Pershing

Albany to Ship a Car of Wool

The first car of wool will be shipped from the Albany area to the Columbus association warehouse this season. It will depart on Wednesday June 14 after a wool growers meeting in Albany Saturday. Anyone wishing to ship wool then should notify O D Dailey, secretary of the Albany association.

Albany Association Columbus O. D. Dailey Albany Association

Correction fixes Bardin mansion visitor count

Saturday’s Bardin home report corrects a typographical error. The article should state that 1,500 visited the new mansion over two days, not the misprinted 1,50.

Bardin

Yesterday's baseball scores across leagues and cities

In the American Association Indianapolis beat Columbus 7 to 2 while St Paul defeated Kansas City 5 to 1 and Minneapolis won 10 to 5 over Milwaukee. Toledo swept Louisville 7 6 in game one and 9 8 in game two. In the American League Cleveland topped Detroit 14 6 and New York and Philadelphia played to a 3 3 tie. St Louis and Chicago finished 3 2 and Boston beat Washington 2 1. In the National League Chicago 6 Cincinnati 5 and New York 5 Brooklyn 4 with no other games scheduled.

Minneapolis St. Paul Indianapolis Milwaukee Columbus Louisville Kansas City Toledo New York St. Louis Cleveland Washington Philadelphia Boston Detroit Chicago New York Ee Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia Washington American Association

Three Games on College Schedule for Ohio Baseball

Ohio university baseball adds three home games this week. Thursday the team faces Chauncey, a rainout rescheduled since earlier in the season, with potential college versus independent comparison in the result. Saturday Otterbein College visits Athens for the final conference game, promising strong opposition. the alumni game follows next week, an always interesting contest.

Ohio University Ohio Chauncey Otterbein College Nine Athens Otterbein

Attendance and offerings at First Methodist Sunday School

Total attendance on June 4 was 646 with a collection of 19 dollars 66 cents. Class Six had 170 attendees and the Martzolff classes had 171 attendees.

First Methodist Martzolff

Games Today in Baseball Leagues

Columbus faces Indianapolis while Toledo meets Louisville and St Paul plays Milwaukee in the day’s lineup. Minneapolis travels to Kansas City as Saint Louis visits Boston and Pittsburgh goes to Philadelphia in the National League schedule.

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Society and Ilocal News Aaron Simmons Athens County Buick Co Beasley Sheil Liknu J. R. Woods Ralph Woods Howard Dow Woods James Weidman Detroit, Mich Mrs. Gibson D. C. Gibson Cash Shoe Nthens North Court ST Baptist Sunday School Glouster Rome Town Township West Gay ST Sam M. Johnson Fidelity Building Loan and Savings Co Peel Minnesota Farmers’ Cooperative Creameries State Lash Dennison Dennison Club Athens Book &News Oscar Fulton Dorion Denarhuent the Cline Ice Cream Co J. D. Haskins Nat’! Bank Cline Hiutchinson & Stickney Oho Nat Sancmbion
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