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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1921
Page
3
Mrs Addah Dodd Poince speaks at Stuarts opera house tonight at eight to explain the city manager form of government. She clarifies she will not advocate a vote, but present information for citizens to draw their own conclusions.
C L Stout attends the state undertakers convention in Columbus today through Friday. Mrs C B Weltzheimer and family return from a visit with relatives at Ironton. Charles Weltzheimer is visiting his uncle in Ashland Kentucky.
Mrs Frank Moore hosts the home missionary society of the Methodist church with Mrs Will Barker and Mrs Clint Shafer on Friday afternoon at two o'clock at the Moore home 112 Fayette Street. Mrs Keplar will attend.
A devotional program led by Mrs James Bland is announced with the aim of good attendance and participation.
A large crowd attended the Flag Day exercises at the Elks lodge on Hocking Street. A patriotic service was held and Franklin J. Rubrecht of Columbus delivered a fluent address to the appreciative audience.
The Baird Brothers donated their vacant lot near the depot formerly used as a dumping ground to the Women’s Community Club. Workmen are cleaning the site and tennis courts will be installed once refurbished. Dumping will be stopped and violators will be arrested and fined.
Mr and Mrs Harry Kelly and another Harry are spending a month at Buckeye Lake enjoying a family vacation and lake activities.
The Presbyterian Woman's Bible class met at J R Howe's West Franklin street home. They sent about 100 jars of fruits and jellies to the Ohio State Hospital and the Children's Hospital and thank generous donors. A luncheon followed a brief business session hosted by Mrs. J R Howe Mrs Kate Herrold and Mrs Mary Willis.
The Nelsonville White Sox lost a 12 inning protest 10 to 9 at Buchtel on Saturday June 11. R White of Buchtel hit his fourth homer with one on in the first. McLaughlin of Nelsonville was the loser. The next day June 12 Nelsonville fell to Millfield 10 to 3 as Millfield hit well and White of Millfield belted a two on homer in the seventh. Glouster game slated for June 19. Nelsonville to be strengthened with R White Knox Barnes and a pitcher.
Doanville woman Elizabeth Collins aged 47 died at her home on Tuesday. Rev Kemper will lead the funeral service Thursday at 10:30 A M. Burial will be at Greenlawn. She leaves her husband and several children.
The Home Guards hosted sixty guests for an evening lawn party on the Methodist church lawn. A well prepared program entertained attendees and Rev. and Mrs. Keshper attended as special guests with Rev. Kemper delivering an inspiring talk. Dainty refreshments followed.
Mrs. Fred Slaughter and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Slaughter, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mights and son Junior of Athens were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Weiss. Mayor's Court fines and hearings noted for Delong, Patton, and Marks with July dates.
Dr. BE LeFever of Glouster begins a second story expansion on the Clerk barber shop at High street and will assign the new room to Hugh Gormley after completion. The 17 year old Homer Mecum of Derthick, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Mecum, suffered a left foot fracture in an early June mine accident and has returned from a Columbus hospital for further treatment next month.
The Akron area suffers through plant layoffs from 17 000 workers to 2 500, while Mr and Mrs Web Norris relocate to Trimble. D W Wallach and Geo S Thompson attend the Columbus District Cooperative League convention shaping a wholesale Columbus co op. Local fines follow a Trimble Sunday scrap. The Trimble board plans June 28 teacher hires as Miss Iram Webber visits. The Williams family reunion at Oakdale drew 81 attendees with a festive picnic and lively conversation.
Families gathered at a homecoming, sharing memories as Father Time advances. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Wm H Williams and many children across Jasonville, Glouster, Athens, and Jobs, with numerous cousins and relatives listed.
The city safety element has painted four safe pedestrian paths at Court and Washington Streets to deter jaywalking. Despite warnings, some pedestrians still cross diagonally at the busy intersection, narrowly escaping accidents.
The Plains community shares Sunday visits among friends and relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Liew Householder with the Phelpses, and Mr. and Mrs. Dave McClain with her daughter at Sugar Creek. A lawn shower for Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wharton at Bert Adams home ends with ice cream and gifts.
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