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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1921

Page

3

Nelsonville Elks Host Grand Day Parade and Banquet

Nelsonville lodge of Elks celebrated a major event marking its new building with a 600 member parade led by Athens delegation and a 62 candidate initiation at Stuarts Opera House. A banquet at the Christian church followed with toasts by Newark Elks and performances by Columbus trio and local entertainers.

Nelsonville Moon Nelsonville Lodge of Elks Elks Dutch Shafer Athens Nelsonville Lodge Parkersburg Ruth Hyde Lucile Hartley Ruth Evans Phyllis Mills Elks Order Columbus Christian Church Esther A. L. Pritchard Bro. Cooper Newark Smith Bro. Smiths’ Glee Club Bro. Davis New Straitsville

Let praises Dayton city manager plan, urges adoption

National President W. G. Let of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen endorses the Dayton city manager plan after interviews with railroad men. He argues the plan removes politics from government, lowers taxes, and should be adopted by Cleveland.

W. G. Let Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Dayton Cleveland

Ohio Valley Trades Endorse Manager Government Plan

The Wheeling Register reports the Ohio Valley Trades and Labor Assembly endorsed the commission manager form of government after four hours of discussion at their semi monthly meeting. The endorsement followed a Lorain Ohio officials’ request for labor opinion and praised the system for reducing political influence in city official selection. Publicity committee noted.

Ohio Valley Trades and Labor Assembly Lorain Ohio

Elks Day Brings Athens Community Back To Its Feet

The Athens gathering marked a remarkable comeback for the local Elks. Bill Moser flunked as an oratorical prodigy, shaking his reputation, while the banquet run by the Esthers drew high praise. Old members renewed friendships, and participants recalled one of the finest days in town history.

Alex Moore Deanville Nelsonville Athens Alex Foot Chas. DeMolet Bro. DeMolet Nelsonv Bill Moler Page Morris C. H. Bartlett Bill Moser Bill Elks Esthers

Ruth Stillwell Hosts Brother James at Middleport

Ruth Stillwell visits her brother James at Middleport. She is a messenger carrier with two and a half years on the job. Merwin Henshaw returns home from Protestant hospital much improved in health.

Ruth Stillwell James Middleport Ruth Merwin Henshaw Protesant Hospital

Memorial Service by The Degree of Pocahontas

The Degree of Pocahontas holds its annual memorial service Sunday at 1 30 PM at the hall. Members are urged to attend and bring flowers. Visiting members and friends are invited to join the service.

Degree of Pocahontas

Mr Waldo Six Dies After Short Illness in Kimberly

Mr Waldo Six age 62 of Kimberly died Thursday at home after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 o'clock with burial at Greenlawn. He is survived by a widow and several children.

Waldo Kimberly Greenlawn

Nurse Tessie Ervin Home After Goitre Operation

Miss Tessie Ervin a nurse at Grant hospital recently underwent goitre surgery and is now home recovering.

Tessie Ervin Grant Hospital Goitre

Chamber of Commerce Tonight at Y M C A With Band

The last regular meeting of the Chamber of Commerce before fall is at the Y M C A tonight. Dinner at 6 15 served by D A of A lodge ladies. Dayton’s Mr Howell will give greetings, band concert on the square at 7 followed by his address at 7 30.

Chamber OF Commerce D. of A. Lodge Howell Dayton

Sharp Home Hosts Engagement and Wedding Announcement

Mrs. Sharp hosted a Thursday card party at the North Broad Street residence for daughter Mrs. Clayton Burnett of Portsmouth Ohio and announced the engagement of Miss Helen J. Sharp to Mr. Frank R. Jackson of Nelsonville. The couple plans to wed May 21 1921 at Nelsonville. Covers for 20.

Joe Sharp North Broad St Miss Sharp Frank Jackson Frank Benson Florence Parks Dorothy Vorhes Nelsonville Jackson J. H. Sharp Lancaster High School O. A Athens R.H. Jackson Lancaster Daily Eagle

Marriage Licenses for Russell Finsterwald and Lucille Henry

Russell Finsterwald a lawyer of Athens and Lucille Henry of Athens obtained marriage licenses at home with Rev. A Y Wilcox officiating.

Russell Finsterwald Athens Lucille Henry A. Y. Wilcox

Freezone Promises Quick Corn Relief At Small Price

A druggist sells a tiny bottle of Freezone that, when applied to a corn, instantly stops the pain and allows removal with fingers. The product supposedly removes hard or soft corn and corn between the toes and calluses without soreness or irritation for a few cents.

Glouster to Host White Sox In Sunday Baseball Clash

Local fans anticipate the best ball game of the season as Glouster faces Nelsonville at home. Nelsonville adds Ray White Knox and Burns to strengthen the lineup while Glouster aims to prove its reputation as one of the fastest teams in the country. Funeral services for 14 year old Ervin Keirns were held at Hooper Ridge church with Rev. Sheldon presiding.

Ervin Keirns Marvin Keirns Sand Ridge Millfield Hooper Ridge Sheldon Jacksonville Nelsonville White Sox Glouster Nelsonville Ray White Knox Burns

Outing Trip Leaves Town Promoted by Local Men

Chas. Lafollett Geo. Funk Arthur Cherrington William Dun can and Tom Jewell departed this morning for Buckeye Lake to enjoy a several day outing.

Chas. Lafollett Geo. Funk Arthur Cherrington William Duncan Tom Jewell Buckeye Lake

Worthy Parker Seeks Game with Glouster in New Lexington

Worthy Parker of the Glouster baseball squad is in New Lexington today aiming to arrange a game with the fast team. The move indicates ongoing scheduling efforts as local clubs seek competitive matchups.

Worthy Parker Glouster New Lexington

Mrs. McLaughlin To Join Husband In Acme Wyoming

Mrs. Howard McLaughlin will leave next week to join her husband in Acme Wyoming where he has lived for nine months. They plan to permanently relocate there as he has a home ready.

Howard McLaughlin Acme Wyoming Mr. McLaughlin Mrs. McLaughlin

M. D. Spero Returns Home After Short Visit

M. D. Spero arrived back in Cleveland yesterday after a brief visit with his brother and sister in law, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Spero, to end the trip.

M. D. Spero Cleveland

Miss Harper Returns Home From Nelsonville Visit

Miss Marie Harper came back yesterday from Nelsonville where she visited friends for a week.

Marie Harper Nelsonville

Miss Vivi Davis Vacationing With Davis Family

Miss Vivi Davis of Athens is spending a short vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Vm. Davis, enjoying a quiet stay and family time away from home.

Vivi Davis Athens Mrs Vm. Davis

Remains Of Six Year Old Clark Girl Borne To Hollister Service

The remains of the six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Grover Clark of Newark formerly Hollister residents were buried today The funeral party arrived on Train No 2 and proceeded directly to the Hollister church for funeral services conducted by Rev Fisher of Jacksonville Interment followed at Hollister cemetery.

Grover Clark Newark Hollister Hollister Church Fisher Jacksonville Hollister Cemetery

Quartermaster Experts Praised for Army Supply Heartening Dinners

Dinners hosted by officers of the Quartermaster Corps at home and abroad celebrate the Army’s supply department. The President and prominent businessmen sent messages to Major General H. L. Rogers expressing interest in the corps and appreciation of its achievements.

Quartermasters Corps Army H. L. Rogers Quartermaster Corps

Plea of Insanity Set for Kaber Murder Trial

In Cleveland on June 17, attorney Francis W. Poulson announced that Eva Catherine Kaber will plead insanity in the murder trial of her husband Daniel F. Kaber a wealthy Lakewood publisher. A continuance was requested for the two women whose trials were scheduled for June 28.

Cleveland Eva Catherine Kaber Daniel F. Kaber Lakewood Francis W. Poulson Kaber Marian McArdle

More Men Need of the Navy Now

Secretary Denby intervened in the navy appropriation clash urging 120000 sailors as essential. The Senate favored 120000 while the House would cap at 100000, highlighting a deadlock over personnel levels for the Navy.

Washington Denby House Senate Poindexter Senate Naval Committee

Students Urgently Need Summer Rooms in Athens

Incoming Ohio University summer students flood Athens trains seeking housing. Dean Irma E Voigt appeals for available rooms and asks landlords to call 5942 or 3303 to list rental opportunities immediately.

Athens Ohio University Irma E. Voigt

Calvert Denies Shooting McNiece Car in Cambridge Trial

May or Jacob J. Calvert testified on Thursday denying he fired at the McNiece car during the March 11 shooting case in Cambridge. The defense placed him on the stand as authorities searched for whiskey runners.

Cambridge, CO Jacob J. Calvert Thomas MecNiece Barnesville Cambridge McNiece

Card of Thanks for Henrietta Matthews Family

Mrs. Henrietta Matthews and her son extend gratitude to friends for sympathy during the illness and death of their daughter and sister.

Henrietta Matthews

Toledo Court Trials Grim Post Office Robbery Case

In Toledo on June 17 two laws used against George Rogers alias Lewis, a post office robbery suspect, were presented as evidence. Deputy Henry Brinkman testified about blocking the escape from county jail. Rev. Anthony Gorek, Indictment witness for the government, testified. when asked if promised leniency for testimony, he replied no.

Toledo George Rogers Lewis Stuart Bolin Henry Brinkman Roger Anthony Gorek New Chicago Ind

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Cure for Stomach Ailments

An advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a simple harmless preparation that clears catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and eases inflammation linked to stomach, liver, and intestinal issues including appendicitis. It claims one dose proves effectiveness with money-back guarantee and lists McKee Drug Co. Athens and Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville as local outlets.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Governor Davis for President Considered in Ohio Meeting

At the 33rd annual National Live Stock Exchange convention in Cleveland Ohio secretary of state Harvey C. Smith jokingly predicted Governor Harry L. Davis might run for president after President Harding completes two full terms. Delegates nationwide applauded the notion.

Cleveland, CO Harry L. Davis Harding White House Harvey C. Smith National Livestock Exchange Smith

Car Michael Fined For Slapping Sweetheart in West Washington

John Car michael was fined ten dollars and costs for assault and battery after slapping his sweetheart Selma Townsend at the residence of Fred Green on West Washington Street. The incident ends with a court action and a conviction for assault.

John Carmichael Selma Townsend Fred Green West Washington Street

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