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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1921
Page
3
A social note records thirty six guests at a gathering and Mrs Stella Stillwell’s return to Middleport after a weekend visit with her mother-in-law.
Glouster Mrs E J Walker and her daughters Dorothy and Vivian Cleo stay with Mr and Mrs George Walker in Trimble as they spend a few days with the family.
The Women's Community Club hosted an informal reception for Mrs. Adah Dodds Poince of Dayton at the J. M. Hyde residence on Wednesday from 4 to 6 PM. Summer flowers decorated the rooms and officers helped greet guests while Mrs. Earl Lama and Mrs. Bartlett served at the punch bowls.
When Miss Bess Stevenson found a Buick six touring car missing from the garage Wednesday, the door was open. Believing Mr Stevenson had driven it to work, the matter was dismissed until his return when they realized the car was gone and its whereabouts are unknown.
Two boys narrowly escaped death when their car failed on the square at 11 pm. Bailey was thrown through the windshield and injured in the neck and hand. Dr Rhodes treated him at his home. The Jacksonville driver was arrested for drunken driving and jailed for court today.
Mrs Albert Howard hosted a Wednesday birthday party for her daughter Grace from 2 to 5 PM. Guests enjoyed games, music, fudge ice cream and cake with help from Mrs Hazel Ellinger Mrs George Beigle and Mrs Emma McNaraway.
A jagged OCR style list shows assorted monetary values and fractions such as 6.00, 35, 25, 15, and negative cents. The scattered entries include references to dollars, cents, and small numbers, with no clear narrative or headline context.
The regular Chamber of Commerce meeting moves to Friday with Attorney Frederick W. Howell of Dayton to speak before his address on the square. The Daughters of America will serve supper at 6 15, and 75 men may attend. this is the last regular meeting until September.
The Y camp opens on the 20th with all arrangements due by Saturday evening. A fine campground is secured and the program includes tennis, volleyball, swimming and games at East and Deanville schools. Regular swims and special beginner classes run all week, with total weekly attendance over 1000.
A mass meeting will be held on the square Friday evening with band music at seven followed by an address by Attorney Frederick W. Howell of Dayton on the City Manager Plan.
Mrs. Adah Dodd Prince of Dayton argues for a city manager system in Nelsonville, citing Dayton's adoption after a flood. She cites $36,000 first year printing costs, lack of graft, and five business leaders choosing and advising a skilled city manager to run five departments with public scrutiny, urging a Tuesday vote.
Mrs. L. L. Poston and her daughter Lulu of Athens were hosted Wednesday by Mrs. Julius Fischer and Mrs. Frances Socie, with Bertha Nixon also attending.
Sunday School classes from First Presbyterian Church plan a Saturday picnic for boys and girls at the Wood Bungalo. Chaperoned by Mr. G F Morgan of New York City they meet at the church at four pm and travel by automobile. Morgan formerly led the Mohicans.
It was hoped Frank Crumit the Jackson boy and former Ohio student would attend commencement but he cannot come after throat surgery. He recently underwent the operation and must stay quiet for several weeks.
Deposit your Liberty bond interest and other dividend checks with us and let it earn you more money. Interest paid on one. DON'T SPEND L. Security Savings Bank. 6-13-6 Athens, Ohio.
Mrs. Dorothy Walker hosted the Sunbeams Sunday school class at the M E church on Tuesday afternoon. A 4 30 supper followed games recitations singing and socializing. Attendees included Louise Herbert Ada Frances Darling Frances Brammer Thelma Brammer Theo Skinner Maxine Lantz Margaret Skinner Mildred Skinner Erma Jewitt Jamita Jewitt Elizabeth Dunnett Evelyn Zimmers Erma Zimmers Julia Hunter Ruby Hunter Medrith Rainey Neva Lantz Minnie Lantz Edra Lantz Alberta Raber Emaline Raber Marie Matheny Dorothy Walker Elizabeth Doughty Ruby Barriman Wandel Berriman and Leola Walker.
The Friendship Circle will convene this evening at the Methodist church. Committee hosting includes Mrs. Stiff, Mrs. Embrey, Mrs. E. M. Reese, Mrs. Phil Gray, and Mrs. Smith.
Deputy Game Protector B T LeFever reports 151 of 200 eggs hatched in a second setting, lifting total hatch to 318 of 400. He established a modern hatchery at Congress Run farm with equipment provided by the state fish and game department except for the hens, which were supplied by LeFever.
Fred Anderson, who had an appendicitis operation in a Columbus hospital last week, is recovering well and hopes to be home by the latter part of next week.
P. M. Smith and wife and their family, who moved to Orient Illinois for a job with J. J. Smith, have come back to Ohio and now reside in Barberton. The move was caused by Mrs. Smith tolerating Illinois climate poorly.
John L. Stine, pastor of the Trible Christian church, will preach at Ferndale Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
A. McDonald of this city received word to mourn the death of his brother D. W. Mac Donald who died in North Platte Nebraska after a sudden paralysis. He fell ill in the morning and passed away about 4 pm the same day. He had been in good health before his stroke and left the city about 40 years ago to settle in the west, with a trip back to Ohio about 35 years ago.
Mr and Mrs J E Stoltz left this morning to visit friends Mr Vernon and Toledo for a few days days.
Mayor C F Wallace and family with W W Wallace and Mr and Mrs C F Wallace traveled to Buckeye Lake to spend the weekend away from the city.
Reverend Landsitter, pastor of the Methodist church, departed this morning for Delaware to serve at the school of theology for twelve years.
Cleveland detectives pursue a man believed to be the actual assassin of Daniel F. Kaber, wealthy Lakewood publisher. An arrest was expected, with two hired assassins already in custody or indicted while Emma Colavitto seeks a plea down to second degree murder. The widow Raber expresses hopelessness as the case nears closure.
Dayton O June 16 After three attempts to obtain court action on their suit against the Dayton Gas and the Dayton City Commission the Dayton Gas Consumers League gains hope as Judge A B Martin of common pleas court takes the contention under advisement The suits allege city charter limits on granting a new franchise and rate increases are improper
A special meeting of Local Union 379 United Brick and Clay Workers of America will be held at the F O E hall in New Lexington Friday evening at 7 o clock. All members must attend to discuss settlement with the local brick plants.
The City Manager plan has not reverted to the old system in over 150 cities that adopted it. It spreads rapidly where knowledge is strongest, starting in Michigan in 1914 and expanding to 24 cities. Texas with 17 cities. Virginia accounts for a fifth of the population under the plan. Reports from investigations are mostly favorable. Four of five new charters adopt the city manager form. The National Municipal League drafted the model charter in 1894 and lists eminent officers. political scientists deem it the best form for efficiency, tied to democracy and public opinion. A Hayes Kansas example shows revenue and cost improvements with a modern budget and no deficits. Publicity Committee.
Relatives and friends gathered Tuesday at William Wyatt’s Greens Run home to mark Vista Norris birthday anniversary. A noon dinner followed. attendees included extended family from Trimble Athens Glouster Jacksonville Taylor Ridge and nearby towns.
Father Demase Dandurand, believed to be the world’s oldest Catholic priest, died at St. Boniface near Winnipeg at age 102. Born in 1819 in La Prairie Quebec, he served in Bytown Ottawa from 1844 for about thirty years before moving to St. Boniface in 1875. He witnessed Canada’s frontier transform from buffalo days to modern towns and farms, celebrated his 100th birthday mass, and attended a Prince of Wales reception in Winnipeg.
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