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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1921

Page

3

Senate Naval Committee to probe Sims London speech

Washington June 9 Immediate investigation ordered by the senate naval committee into Admiral William S. Sims speech made in London. The move follows concerns about the remarks and their impact on policy and allied relations. The probe will examine context, intent, and potential implications for the war effort.

Washington Senate Naval Committee William 8. Sims London Senate

Nelsonville Second District Baptist Sunday School Convention

The Second District convention at Nelsonville drew 32 delegates from eight schools. W G Woodson was elected president with Mrs Maggie Perkins as secretary and Mrs Delia Lewis treasurer. Rev G Hunter preached, Rev Hill installed officers, and delegates from Athens Nelsonville Edna Shiloh Chillicothe Raxabel Massieville Ebenezer participated. The next convention will be at Chillicothe October 28 29 30. The meeting raised 39.85 dollars with strong interest.

Baptist W. G. Woodson Maggie Perkins Delia Lewis E. Cooper G. Hunter Hill Hunter Hansberry Athens Nelsonville Edna Shiloh Chillicothe Raxabel Massieville Ebenezer

City Manager Plan Faces Campaigner Probe in Dayton

A campaign committee member travels to Dayton to examine wild reports that Indiana papers spread claiming Dayton will revert from the City Manager plan. A Dayton News editorial labels the drive as a "Slander on Dayton" and counters every argument, calling the published articles false.

Dayton Indiana Dayton News

Editorial Boasts Endorse City Manager Plan in Dayton

A hot editorial from the Dayton News condemns political agitators and endorses the City Manager system already in place seven years, claiming broad local support and a likely landslide vote if November elections occur. Also notes visitors and guests including Dr. Ed Sauvage of Chesterhill and Ruth Eberle visiting local families.

Dayton Dayton News Jimmie Cox Ed Sauvage Chesterhill Ohio Earl Lama Ruth Eberle L. D. Johnson C. E. Washburn Wadsworth Clarence Tucker Blackwell, Okla William Powell J. M. Lama Logan

Capt Cable honored by relief corps dinner at YMCA

The Womans Relief Corps host a six o'clock dinner at the YMCA in honor of Capt. Cable. Phil Kearney Post members are among the guests attending the event.

Capt. Cable Womans Relief Corps Phil Kearney Post

Mrs Adah Todd Poince to Speak Here

Mrs Adah Todd Poince of Dayton will be heard in this city next Wednesday night at 8 o clock. She will speak on the City Manager form of government. Poince has a national reputation as a speaker and her Dayton address is considered a notable event for Nelsonville.

Adah Todd Poince Dayton Poince Nelsonville

Researcher Prince to Sail for Europe This Summer

Mrs. Prince is tireless in research and her keen brain transforms study into valuable information. She will sail on June 21 for Europe, where she will travel during the summer months.

Prince Europe

Public meetings planned in Nelsonville on June 21 election

Arrangements are under way for two large public meetings in Nelsonville to inform voters about the city manager form of government ahead of a special June 21 election. A Women’s Community Club lecture is set for next Wednesday, and a mass meeting on the square with a Daytona attorney is planned for Friday, June 15, to provide first hand information on the plan.

Nelsonville Womans Community Club Daytona

Chautauqua Ticket Drive By Local Ladies

The women of the Womans Community are selling Chautauqua tickets urging each member to phone district captains for tickets for themselves and their families. This year’s program promises improvement with adult tickets at 2.20 and children at 1.10.

Surprise Birthday for Mrs Barker by Mispah Class

Members of the Mispah Class of the Methodist Sunday School surprised Mrs. A. L. Barker on Tuesday night for her birthday anniversary. Miss Louise Pearce presented a cut glass keepsake. Velvet ice and cake were served to 22 members and 1 guest.

A. L. Barker Methodist’ Sunday School Louise Pearce

A Surprise Party For Lena Denney Recorded In Harshy Note

Miss Lena Denney was surprised by her sisters and friends Tuesday evening when a small gathering at an unspecified location marked a joyful social moment. The event ended with warm wishes and refreshments.

Lena Denney

Birthday gathering at Shockleys with ivory gifts

A birthday anniversary event at Mr and Mrs C A Shockleys featured music and social cheer. Guests included Mrs Waring ton Geo Hall Joe Barber Frank Johnson Harry Rodda James Evans John Hall Ike Warner Marie Powell John Tedrow Burt Young Frank Omore Howard Ross Wm Fleck and others. Ice cream and cake were served late with Miss Mabel Dresher, Fannie Bryant, and Mrs Ed Dewhurst of Middleport among attendees.

C. A. Shockley Lena James McKee Sam Taylor John Warington Geo, Hall Joe Barber Frank Johnson Harry Rodda James Evans John Hall Ike Warner Marie Powell John Tedrow Burt Young Frank Omore Howard Ross Wm. Fleck Earl Wease John Stocken Harry Ottis Geo Kourt Mabel Dresher Fannie Bryant Ed. Dewhurst Middleport

Nelsonville White Sox Triumph Over Grays Then Fall to Jackson

Nelsonville White Sox defeated Nelsonville Grays 6 to 3 on Saturday June 4. Sunday June 5 they lost to Jackson in a 10 inning game, Jackson collecting ten hits and nine runs while Nelsonville had eight runs on 19 hits. Shown were J White’s single, triple and home run and Hartley’s sensational catch. Nelsonville White Sox play Millfield on Sunday June 12.

Millfield Nelsonville White Sox Nelsonville Grays White Sox Jackson J. White Hartley

Surprise Party for George Hawk and Guests

George Hawk enjoyed a Tuesday birthday party with music games and refreshments for many guests including Mary Allen Thelma McGiffin Louise Johnson Louise Kenard Vivian Merz Alice Bates Theha Bates Audrey Ailes Elizabeth Meehan Gail Blackburn Ruth Chapman Ellie McMahon Edna Hawk Bernard Snyder Lawrence Williams Howard Call Blake Dalis Bay and Bob Jewett Miss Inez Backus visits her aunt Mrs Anna 2 in Columbus for several days.

George Hawk Mary Allen Thelma McGiffin Louise Johnson Louise Kenard Vivian Merz Alice Bates Theha Bates Audrey Ailes Elizabeth Meehan Gail Blackburn Ruth Chapman Ellie McMahon Edna Hawk Bernard Snyder Lawrence Williams Howard Call Blake Ene Dalis Bay Bob Jewett

Glouster Plans Sane Fourth of July Observance

Glouster Mayor Wallace says the town will observe Independence Day in a sane manner in line with a request from the state game marshal. Fireworks are banned and merchants are asked not to sell them. Deputy LeFever to surveil game law while in Athens area. A note from Dr Von Scheele sends greetings from Europe to Sunday Creek Valley residents. Fever reports pheasant eggs hatch at 83 percent from 200 eggs, a new record.

Wallace von Scheele Jacksonville Europe Sunday Creek B. T. le Fever

Ohio governor signs truck regulation law

Columbus June 9 Governor Davis signed the Burke bill regulating motor trucks on public highways by weighing tires and enforcing up to 10 tons. He urged immediate highway regulation, noting roads funded by taxpayers suffer from overloading and urging reforms at the first opportunity. County officials aided by a joint Columbus Franklin effort to curb illegal truck use. drivers were halted to unload loads and affidavits prepared by the county prosecutor.

Columbus Davis Burke Ohio Franklin ‘County

Modern hatchery on Congress Run farm run by Mr LeFever

Mr LeFever operates a modern hatchery on his Congress Run farm aiming to maximize egg yields. The Willing Workers class of the M B Sunday school meets at the parsonage this evening at seven. Hadley Campbell plans to open an ice cream parlor in the former Dan Mooney pool room on High street. interior redecorating is to be done and doors expected to open next week. Mrs Gar Biddison and daughter Genevieve travel to Hemlock to visit relatives for several days. Mrs W W Bryson heads to Columbus for a week with relatives, returning with daughter Bernadine who completes St Marys spring school this week. Harold Rose of Staunton Military Academy to come home today for summer vacation. will return to Staunton in the fall.

Bertha Moore Earl Ator Athens Elsie Braley Nelle Lawson Margaret Mary McGusken Harold and Homer Radford Ray Moore Waldron Wakefield M. J. Hunter Carl Stalder Mack Braley Roy Radford Alice Jewell Chas Carnegie,Pa Lawrence Braley Dent Allen Albany G. B. Tribe Hadley Campbell High Street Dan Mooney Mr. Campbell

Harding Extends Sympathy to Legion Commander’s Widow

President Harding sent a message of sympathy to Mrs. F W Galbraith Jr widow of the American Legion commander killed in an automobile accident last night in Washington.

Washington Harding F. W. Galbraith Jr American Legion

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Wm. Mills Citizens Central Bank Bldg Nelsonville, Ohio Inez Backus Mrs. Anna 2 Glouster Lodi Court of Justice Helwig B. T. LeFever LeFever M. B Pillsbury California Mission Bell Old Reliable O. K Monarch White House New York Wisconsin THE Fulton Ghogery OI Rawsenery Cleveland Charles Habig Bernon Berghoff Berghoff Products CO Ft. Wayne, Ind Barstow & van Meter West Union St Vles In Dport
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