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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1921

Page

3

Nelsonville Social Ladies Club Luncheon Event

Mrs. Herbert Leyshon hosted the Needle Club gathering in her Nelsonville home on Friday afternoon. Daisy and sweet pea decorations framed an elaborate three course luncheon served at five o clock to guests including Mrs. Will Benson, Mrs. R. C. Graham Powell, Mrs. Elizabeth Kaelin, Mrs. Elizabeth Preston, Orlie Rider, Frank Poston, and E. J. Kes singer.

Herbert Leyshon The Needle Club Will Benson Needles Cal R. C. Graham Powell Elizabeth Kaelin Elizabeth Preston Orlie Rider Frank Poston E. J. Kessinger

Miss Catherine Spencer Attends Weekend House Party

Miss Catherine Spencer attended a weekend house party at Iron ton with local residents and noted guests. The gathering highlighted social ties within the community and showcased informal entertaining in the area.

Catherine Spencer Ironton

Busy Bee Marathon Club Lawn Party Planned

Mrs. Bessie Bland will entertain the Busy Bee Marathon Club ladies at a lawn party Tuesday at 269 Fort Street.

B. B. M. Club Bessie Bland Busy Bee Marathon Club Fort Street

Honor Bride Elect Miss Lou Lane Entertains

Friday evening a six o'clock dinner honored bride elect Miss Lou Lane and her niece Miss Mary Lane who will marry Clyde Vanni a medical student in Ann Arbor Michigan. Daisies decorated the Lane home in yellow and white with place cards and nut baskets. Dinner served to close friends included Bess Ailes Elsie Ailes Frances Bennett Elsie Hodgman Mary Pensyle Claudice Uhrig Ruth Mildred Esther Vorhes Margaret Rosser Lucile Stalter Catherine Stedam Ruth Hamlin of Hiram guest of honor and hosts Mrs Herman Ruble and Mrs Walter Wilson.

Lou Lane Mary Lane Clyde Vanniter Ann Arbor Michigan Lane Miss Lane Bess Elsie Ailes Frances Bennett Elsie Hodgman Mary Pensyle Claudice Uhrig Ruth Mildred Esther Vorhes Margaret Rosser Lucile Stalter Catherine Stedam Ruth Hamlin Hiram Herman Ruble Walter Wilson

Powell Family Guest Of Mrs. Clarissa Stevenson

Mrs. R. C. Graham and her two children from Powell are visiting Mrs. Clarissa Stevenson, the former’s mother.

R. C. Graham Powell Clarissa Stevenson

Newman family returns from Buckeye Lake trip

Mrs. Anna Newman Miss Kate Newman Mrs John Lawson and daughter Pauline and Helen Jackson have spent a week at Buckeye Lake and returned home.

Anna Newman Kate Newman John Lawson Pauline Helen Jackson Buckeye Lake

Mrs Bartlett and Son Mac Bre Guests at Dayton

Mrs C H Bartlett and her son Mac Bre are hosted by Dr and Mrs J W Wrist in Dayton as guests of honor with social plans noted in this society item.

C. H. Bartlett Mac J. W. Wrist Dayton

Logan Couple Hosts Guests For Sunday Visit

Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Johnson of Logan were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Eberle.

Miss Ruth Hamlin Attends Lane Vanniter Wedding

Miss Ruth Hamlin of Hiram attends the Lane Vanniter wedding held Thursday with family and local residents witnessing the ceremony.

Ruth Hamlin Hiram

Splendid Day at Nelsonville Church Service

The Christian Church of Nelsonville reported 68 in Bible School and a large turnout for St. John’s Day worship. Masons attended in a body and ten new members joined the church this week after an evening evangelistic service and baptism.

Christian Church of Nelsonville Bible School

City Manager Plan Advocated by W G Lee

W G Lee national president of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen urges adoption of the city manager plan as a long term, efficient form of government. He argues the plan saves money, reduces bias, and concentrates on better city services, noting salaries vary little and promising better city management if implemented.

W. G. Lee The Brotherhood of Railway Train- Men Politcians

Disorderly conduct plea fines in city cases

Mayor Mc one ordered fines after guilty pleas were entered for disorderly conduct. Several young men faced $5 penalties for hanging around streets late at night disturbing neighbors.

Mcone

Bootlegging charge nets $100 fine for Edgar Patton

Edgar Patton was fined $100 and costs by Mayor McCune on a bootlegging charge Saturday. The courthouse action reflects local enforcement in the era's public safety drive.

Edgar Patton McCune

Mrs Whitmore Entertains Guests At Dinner

Mrs. L. A. Whitmore charmingly entertained at dinner yesterday guests including Mrs. L. H. Robbins of McCool Ind Mrs Al fred Brenholt and Miss Barbera of Columbus Mrs Hall Hysell of York City and Mrs. Lowell Dawley of this city.

L. A. Whitmore L. H. Robbins McCool, Ind Alfred Brenholt

Funeral services for Clermont Howell held in city cemetery

Glenford Dugan Post of the American Legion conducted brief services at the cemetery yesterday afternoon for the remains of Clermont Howell who arrived from France on Saturday. Howell’s funeral for his baby’s death was held several months ago.

Glenford Dugan American Legion Clermont Howell France Howell

Masons Attend Large St John Day Service at Church

About 200 Masons attended divine services at the Christian church yesterday morning honoring St John’s day. Rev C L Johnson delivered a splendid sermon on the lives of St John the Baptist and St John the Evangelist, urging members to live as these men did. Attendance was the greatest in local Masonic history.

Christian Church C. L. Johnso St. John the Baptist St. John the Evangelist The Ordg¢R

Beals Garage Cash Taken Sunday Afternoon

Beal's Garage reported a theft of over one hundred dollars from the cash register Sunday afternoon or early evening. Mr. Beal and family were at Buckeye Lake and returned to find the shortage. The thief acted while employees were nearby. Marshal Williams was asked to investigate last night.

Beal

Glouster Beats Nelsonville White Sox 7 2 At Home

Glouster defeated the Nelsonville White Sox yesterday afternoon on the local grounds by a score of 7 to 2. At the start of the eighth inning Glouster led 3 to 2 and then connected with the pitcher’s offerings to push four more runs. Cunningham and Skinner were the Glouster battery with Withem and Seckinger for Jacksonville. Next Sunday Jacksonville visits Glouster for an anticipated contest.

Glouster Nelsonville White Sox White Sox Jacksonville Cunningham Skinner Withem Seckinger

Millfield and Jacksonville Game Ends After Umpire Decision

Yesterday afternoon at Millfield the Millfield and Jacksonville game ended in the fourth inning over a disputed umpire call. Both teams played fine ball and it is regretted the game could not be completed.

Millfield Jacksonville

Fourth of July Celebration in Jacksonville Grove

A Fourth of July event will be held in the grove at Jacksonville under the U. B. church. Rev. Harbert of Crooksville and M. R. White of Jacksonville will speak. The Colored Quartet will perform and the day ends with a special evening program.

Grove Jacksonville U. B.church Harbert Crooksville M. R. White

Drury Attends Columbus Session of State Pharmacy Board

W. R. Drury left this morning for Columbus to be present at a session of the state board of pharmacy where he serves as a member. The board will be in session several days this week.

W. R. Drury Columbus State Board of Pharmacy

Tippie Couple Welcome a Daughter Born This Morning

Mr and Mrs Charles Tippie announce the birth of their daughter this morning. The newborn adds happiness to the Tippie family and will be welcomed into a household with joy and expectations.

Charles Tippie

Mildred James Returns Home From St Louis Visit

Miss Mildred James arrived back yesterday after a trip to St Louis. She stayed several days visiting friends and sightseeing around the city before returning to her hometown.

Mildred James St. Louis

Queen Mary skirt decree and bathing beauty debate

The note mentions Queen Mary and discussions about female dress standards and bathing attire for peeresses. It hints at fashion rules and potential interest in swimsuits or beach attire among the aristocracy, with intrigue about opinions on surf bathing.

Butter Makers Face High Profits and Trade Scrutiny

Washington report to Congress shows profits as high as 36 percent in creamery butter and canned milk. A national survey finds raw milk prices driven up by butter and canned milk profits, with many firms doing up to 5 million dollars in annual business and ongoing efforts to curb unfair trade practices.

Washington Federal Trade Commission Congress Commission

Local residents return from Buckeye Lake outing

Mr and Mrs J H Henshaw Mrs M M LeFavor Dean Harold and Carrol LeFavor Mrs D A Mc Donald and Mrs A J Crawford returned yesterday from an outing at Buckeye Lake while attending Hosmer Hall school for girls.

Hosmer Hall School J. H. Henshaw M. M. LeFavor Dean Harold Carrol LeFavor D. A. McDonald A. J. Crawford Buckeye Lake

Meeting at Chautauqua in Jacksonville Planned

A notice places a gathering at Chautauqua in Jacksonville on June 21 and again on June 22 1933 with attendees urged to arrive on time and bring needed materials to participate.

Chautauqua Jacksonville

Bitro-Phosphate Promises Youthful Strength

Advert appears to tout Bitro-Phosphate as a pure organic phosphate used to increase weight and strength and revive looks. It lists McKee Drug Co as the dispenser and claims approval by New York and Paris physicians.

McKee Drug Co New York Paris

Plan to bar Canadian plant pestat border plan

Washington D C June 20 A public hearing will consider prohibiting import from Canada of certain plants and plant products likely to carry the European corn borer into the United States The ban mirrors the domestic quarantine and targets infested districts only The insect has appeared recently in Canada prompting stronger board efforts to stop its spread.

Washington, D. C Canada Federal, Horticultural Board United States Department of Agriculture New Hampshire Massachusetts New York Pennsylvania United States Federal Horticultural Board

Jacksonville To Host Radcliffe Chautauqua

The Radcliffe Chautauqua will be in Jacksonville Ohio from June 21 to 23 on the Ohio Mining Company property across the bridge toward the new mine. Parking will be available. Afternoon talks cover building a community. evenings focus on American ideals. A large attendance is planned.

Jacksonville Radcliffe Chautauqua Ohio Mining Company

VitaMon Promise: New Yeast Vitamin Pills Claim Health Boost

Advertises Vitamon yeast vitamins for skin clearing nerves and energy. Claims rapid results with no stomach upset and refunds for trial purchase. Promotes availability at Cline's Pharmacy Athens and other druggists.

Cline Athens

Record summer term surge at Ohio University

Ohio University reports a new peak in summer term registrations with 589 on the first day and 1 000 plus by noon. Registrar W R Cable projects total summer registrations between 1 400 and 1 600. Women appear to outnumber men three to one as more psychology courses attract students. Rooming shortages remain a key issue for Dean Voigt.

Ohio University W. R. Cable Voigt

Rain arrives just in time for county crops

A Saturday evening shower cooled Athens after a hour long steady rain. County Farm Agent Raymond notes corn, meadows, and hay fields benefited, while locals hoped the golf course received a spray.

Athens Jupiter Pluvius Raymond

Pale Children Need Iron Tonics Promised Relief

An advertisement urges parents to give Grove s Iron Tonic Syrup to pale children to restore strength of mind and body. The tonic is described as pleasant to take and costs 75 cents. It emphasizes iron deficiency as the cause and promotes a strengthening effect.

Frank Cochran to Appear in Police Court This Evening

Frank Cochran is set to report to police court tonight to explain his conduct at Antoinetta's fruit store Saturday evening following a complaint. Officer Jake Cady arrested him after the incident.

Frank Cochran Antoinetta Jake Cady

Police receive electric flash light signaling clubs

Readable text notes that clubs with electric flash lights on one side have been supplied to police for signaling purposes. The item suggests a signaling tool used by officers.

Blood pumped yearly could fill a vast reservoir

A health note compares the heart's annual blood output to a large reservoir capacity, estimating about 1 700 000 gallons of water would be needed to hold it.

Origin and evolution of the academic gown and hood

The article traces how the university gown and cap evolved from monastic dress to a symbolic uniform. It notes early all black robes, later color distinctions, the hood’s separation from the gown, and the tassel’s emergence. It covers American adoption from 1894–95 and three gown types for bachelors, masters, and doctors with color and velvet trim details.

Ohio University University Church Oxford Cambridge England America Columbia Lege Low Yale Princeton New York University Department of Learning

Public Forum Letter From Mrs Watch Dog

A letter from Floodwood Minnesota dated June 20 1921 asks President Bush to stop teasing the Watch Dog about his hat and youth as the writer praises him as a husband while reporting rumors of his dining with ten girls. The note ends with respectful regards from Mrs Watch Dogs.

Mr. Bush Watch Dog Watch Dogs Floodwood

Mystery Woman’s Origins Stir Chilean Rumor

A photograph of Miss Sarah Jace Baxter, said to be American, circulates with sensational claims about her exotic name and hidden Chicago home. The image shows her in a vintage mantilla, taken in the Panama Canal Zone near her sister Mrs Samuel Grier, suggesting veiled foreign connections.

Carmencita Maria Bonita Estella Sarah Jace Baxter Chicago Panama Canal Zone Samuel Grier

Four Ohio University students set adrift for Westward journey

Four Ohio University students with about ten dollars and a two seat Ford truck plan a westward tour after noon. Irish Jamie Lafferty Mac Bobo Jack Appel and William Patterson intend to work as they travel. Their target is any destination west of the Mississippi and they may spend time on a ranch or other rough work while roaming the West or Southwest. They first aim for St. Louis then decide further.

Ohio University Jamey Lafferty Mac Bobo Jack Appel William Patterson Oklahoma Creek Mississippi St. Louis

Orchard Expert Guest at E Baughman Visit

Mr and Mrs Baughman hosted Prof W J Green of Wooster Ohio a longtime head of horticulture at the Ohio Experiment Station. He spoke at a Wheat Field Day in Carpenter and advised on orchard care while exchanging words with Mr Baughman and others.

E. Baughman

Longevity Odds Highlight Rare Hundredth Birthday Milestone

A statistical note explains that among a thousand people only one reaches age one hundred and only one couple in eleven thousand celebrates a diamond wedding.

Ohio Wool Decline Threatens Longtime Fiber Industry

Ohio’s wool output faces a multi year decline despite a tradition of top quality fiber. The Ohio Sheep and Wool Breeders’ Association notes a drop from peak flocks of 6.6 million to about 2.8 million sheep and wool production forecast at 12 to 14 million pounds this year, with warehouses in Columbus and Wheeling handling millions of pounds.

United States Ohio Ohio Sheep and Wool Breeders’ Association Columbus Wheeling W. Va Read Indiana West Virginia Pennsylvania South Dakota

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