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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1920
Page
6
Helen Beeson hosted a gathering of Midport Presbyterian church members Thursday evening in Bend to honor Miss Clara Davis who will soon marry Attorney C H Stewart. Guests presented Miss Davis with a variety of useful and decorative gifts reflecting the forthcoming wedding.
There will be no preaching services at Middleport Presbyterian Church tomorrow due to the pastor's leave of absence. The Sunday school session will be held at the usual hour.
The Pomeroy ball team travels to Parkersburg for a Sunday game while Hobson club faces the strong Thomas Fork team Sunday afternoon. Thomas Fork has won several recent matches.
A blunt note says all six games are played with no stated site. It mentions Hobson, Thomas Fork, or Honolulu as possible venues. Fans are encouraged to attend despite the advertising gap.
Mr and Mrs Claude Darst join Mrs Bernice Darst and others for the Daughters of America District Rally in Gallipolis on Thursday. The group reports a big turnout and a lively event with several attendees.
Local notes list residents and visitors including Wil Kaapar Henry Ohlinger in Columbus Mrs P L Clifton home from Marietta Capt Phil Hoyt bride from Kansas City visiting Kuntz family Whipple travelled from Cincinnati for Sacred Heart event Mrs Charles Petty of Hartford improving Mrs J B Bradford plans Ravenswood wedding Ruth Long Rev George Nussmann attends Amherst convention Families travel between Portland Letart Falls Glouster and Middleport. new homes and moves noted at Middleport with Church ties and upcoming college plans
Mr and Mrs Gaven Stansbury Selson William Miss Margareturdum and Rev and Mrs W D Berry of Middleport left for Wooster Ohio to attend the fiftieth anniversary commencement at the College of Wooster. The Presbyterian college founded in 1870 marks its semi centennial with elaborate plans for the celebration.
Pupils of Sacred Heart church staged a Thursday evening program that followed the published agenda to the letter. The auditorium was attractively decorated with flowers and plants and drew an unusually large audience who enjoyed the performance.
Officials of the American Legion in Meigs county request all members report promptly for the funeral of Private Major. The service is Sunday at 10 o'clock at the Middleport Baptist Church.
A Meigs county gathering in Racine backed Ravenswood Racine and Syracuse corridor over a Kerrs Run Hartford New Haven Cottageville plan. Delegates urged Gov Foster to favor 18 miles of federal highway within Meigs, with a Ravenswood bridge, over a simple river crossing at Kerrs Run.
Caldwell Ohio June 12 Purcell Archer a 45 year old local man is dead at his home and Miles Hupp a barber shop owner is in serious condition after drinking hair tonic and face lotion reports say they consumed at least four bottles. Archer died after being paralyzed since Wednesday and he leaves a widow and one daughter Pansy along with four sisters and a brother.
A group from Ohio State halted at Ohio University on their way to southern Athens County to conduct a federal survey. They will inspect equipment at farms and homes in conjunction with the Athens County agent.
Amesville residents Mr. and Mrs Charley Moore and Mrs A B Chrisman and son Low spent Sunday with Mrs George Mr and Mrs Dow Marquis visited Mr Alexander Smith in Amesville. Mrs Lydia Bowman returned home after a week with her brother Will Marquis. Edward Moore made a business trip to Porterfield on Monday. Mrs Mary Henderson returned home after a week away.
The statement argues that a firm choice is needed and that financial planning requires a surplus to cover inevitable rainy days. It warns against overspending the surplus, emphasizing disciplined saving and prudent budgeting.
Mrs Adelia Lin Scott travels with her daughter Louis Linscott lies ill with measles. Mrs Andrews of Amesville visits granddaughter Mrs Charley Brawley. Convention crowds drink more liquor with delegates lingering in lobbies and appearing more inebriated than opening night.
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