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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1921

Page

5

Sport Suits Warn of Tomorrow Saunter for All Ages

A playful notice urges readers not to fear aging and to enjoy a Sport Suit outing tomorrow. It emphasizes inclusive participation and lighthearted activity for adults of all ages.

Birthday party marks fourth year for Susan Lash

Susan Lash celebrated her fourth birthday Monday at her grandmother’s Col lege street home with neighborhood children at a lawn party and picnic. A reception at the First Presbyterian church followed the winter attendance and summer departures, with a program and social hour for departing guests.

Susan Lash E. Rey Lash Jr E. R. Lash College Street Lash First Presbyterian Church Athens Rennea

Hostess and Honor Guests Pre Nuptial Shower Details

Miss Myrtle Mardis hosted a pre nuptial affair for brides elect Miss Marie Swain and Miss Frances Carr at 196 East State Street. Swain is to wed Mr Harold Mardis on June 15 at First Presbyterian Church and Carr, fiancée of Mr Russell Rupp, will marry later this summer.

Myrtle Mardis East State Street Marie Swain Frances Carr Miss Swain Harold Mardis First Presbyterian Church Miss Carr Russell Rupp Otto Hoisington

Panacea Claim for Catarrh Deafness and Head Noises

A home remedy recipe promotes Parmint mixed with hot water and sugar to treat catarrhal deafness and head noises. The text asserts quick relief by improving Eustachian tube function and middle ear secretions, urging sufferers to try the formula.

Mrs Annas West Die In Columbus Hospital At 62

Mrs Annas West, aged 62, died after an operation at a Columbus hospital. Her remains were taken to Athens and then Sugar Creek for funeral services Thursday at 2 PM at the church. Burial will be in Augustine cemetery. She is survived by husband three sons Clyde Elmer Willie at home and daughter Mrs Sylvia Hill of New Lexington.

Sugar Creek Annas West Columbus Athens Augustine Clyde Elmer Willie Sylvia Hill New Lexington

Women Run Dining Car on Local Railroad

In Columbus on June 7 Mrs Elsa Keltenbach and Mrs Oliver Thompson claim to be the only women in the United States employed on railroad dining cars. They serve as chef and stewardess aboard one of four diners on the Toledo and Ohio Central line between Columbus and Charleston West Virginia. They enjoy the work and describe good crew relations and four days off monthly.

Columbus Elsa Keltenbach Oliver Thompson United States Toledo & Ohio Central Railroad Charleston W. Va Keltenbach Elstave

Hooper Ridge Notes and Community Guests

Miss Ruth Hudwell returned home after nine weeks teaching at the Finch school. Leslie Bryson and family were guests, with Imma Bryson Ace Easler and Lewis Morris families visiting. Harley Kittle spent Sunday near Trimble. Harry Bennett and children from Athens visited D. B. Bennett. A Children's Day service will be held next Sunday evening at Hooper Ridge church. Everyone is welcome.

Ruth Hudwell Finch School Cyril Woolley Earl Linscott Jess Linscott Leslie Bryson Imma Bryson Ace Easler Lewis Morris Edgar Keirns Harley Kittle Trimble Harry Bennett Athens D. B. Bennett Hooper Ridge

Woman Not a Candidate for Athens Mayor

In an interview, Mrs. Henry A. Hatch, 64 Mill Street, denied she is a candidate for mayor in the upcoming primaries. The petition on file is Mayor T. B. Roush for a second term. Rumors link several prominent people to the race but cannot be verified.

Messenger Henry A. Hatch Mill Street City of Athens T. B. Roush Roush

Old Timers to Play Grad Team in Athens High Alumni Game

Alumni from Athens High and the local area will meet the Athens High baseball team Thursday afternoon at the Playgrounds. Bids from local alumni are coming in, with players like Crum Kaler Jube and Ab Finsterwald expected to participate. Admission funds support the Athens High alumni association.

Athens High School Crum” Kaler Jube Ab Finsterwald Alumni Association of

Sinn Fein Leaders Captured in Broad Military Sweep

In Cork on June 7 a large military operation used air and ground forces to seize one hundred Sinn Fein members. Three were killed and one wounded in the crackdown.

Col Head Cork

Alumni Banquet at Masonic Temple Highlights 35 Couples

Fully thirty five couples attended the John Hancock alumni banquet at the Masonic Temple Monday evening with Jennie Mulligan as toastmistress. Toasters included Wilbur Emish, David French, Clarice McKibben, David Skidmore, and Eeith Humphrey. Earlier the alumni defeated the high school baseball team 8 to 5 with Stockdale starring and Harris pitching well but lacking support.

John Hancock Masonic Temple Jennie Mulligan Wilbur Emish David French Clarice McKibben David Skidmore Eeith Humphrey Stockdale Harris B. Dilly Carl Stockdale Misses Ball Conant

Carrier Pigeon Caught at The Toggery on Court Street

A carrier pigeon arrived at The Toggery on Court street at 10 30 Tuesday morning bearing numbers on both legs 880 and another unreadable mark. The store staff restrained the bird and will keep it for a few days before release. No message was attached to the bird.

Toggery Court Street

Nerv-Wort Relief Promises From 25-Year Stomach Suffering

Testimonial from L. Ferguson of Route Jarka bur s Virginia describes 25 years of stomach pain back and side discomfort and poor sleep. After taking Nerv-Wort he reports marked improvement and recommends the remedy as effective for stomach trouble. Sold and recommended by Mckee Drug Company.

U Sn L. Ferguson Jarkaburs W. Va Bend Raf Mckee Drug Company

All Day Meeting at Nazarene Church Proves Successful

June 7 The Nazarene church at The Plains held an all day meeting with Rev. Clark and Rev. Loveless preaching both morning and evening. Visitors from Sugar Creek joined locals, a Springfield song evangelist aided in song, a large noon dinner was served, and 12 candidates were baptized in the Hocking river on the county farm side.

the Plains Nazarene Church Sugar Creek Clark Loveless The Springfield Hocking River

Ford Car Prices Fall in Detroit Reduction

Detroit June 7 prices of Ford Motor Cars are cut by 15 to 50 dollars per car effective today.

FORD Detroit Ford Motor

Murray City News Highlights and Local Visits

Murray City notes a newborn daughter Henry Chaney welcomed by Emerson and Mrs. Kessinger, Illness improved, and Sunday school attendance. Visits include Mrs. George Kilpatrick and family from Athens, and Charlies Beard in Columbus. Funeral of Mrs. Wes Bules led by former pastor Motcaster at Greenlawn. Ward township Sunday school convention set at Murray M. B. church on June 26.

Emerson Kessinger Henry Chaney George Kilpatrick Athens Murray Will Jones Chas. Ralph Columbus Friends Morris Shelton Detroit Ward Townshi Murray M. B Charlies Beard Robert Tipton Wes Bules Hhe U. B Motcaster Greenlawn Clarence Stiff Indiana Will

Ragtime Verse Angers Women Over Domestic Roles

Fragments describe rights discussions while women wield spade and hoe in a rural setting. The text mentions humor about a ragtime song Everybody Works But Father and hints at gender expectations in labor.

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