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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1921

Page

6

David Cox Named Bookkeeper in Trimble Area

David Cox, bookkeeper for Columbus and Enid Bingman, is identified as a teacher in Trimble.

David Cox Columbus Enid iBngman Trimble

Elias Wilson and Eva Shields Noted Residents

Elias Wilson, a mason from Torch, and Eva Shields, a domestic from Athens, are named in the notice.

Elias Wilson Mason Torch Eva Shields Athens

Rains Boost Crops as Area Sees Harvest Activity

Lottridge area welcomes soaking rains that ease drought and spur harvests for wheat and hay. Residents and visitors are noted across Stewart, Columbus, Athens, Parkersburg and Marietta. families travel, host guests, and attend worship as wheat inspectors visit and fires alter homes.

Social notes from White Hall prominent visitors

White Hall hosted guests from Columbus and Toledo including Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Moore and Mr. and Mrs. George Faulk. Gladys Faulk married last Wednesday to Mr. Faulk. Elizabeth Earhart left for an extended visit with her sister in San Diego. Other local visits included the Earhart and Pratt families, and Children’s Day services at Tiates attended by the Tribe and Pratt children.

Herbert Moore George Faulk Columbus Lenore George Kern George Earhart Douglas Fparhart Ruth Toledo George Frashier Atheny Charles Pratt Arlo Johnson Baby Mia LeRoy Johnson Mineral George Tribe Lowell Margaret Louise Lulu Cora Pratt Tiates

Japanese Presbyterian Assembly Pioneers Women Rights in Church

The general Assembly of Japanese Presbyterian churches ranks among early adopters of full gender equality in church affairs, granting women equal rights with men in all church matters.

General Assembly of Japanese Presbyterian Churches

Logan Asks Divorce Through Attorney Whit Craft

Bessie Vaugh filed for divorce from Samuel Vaugh in Common Pleas court along with requests for alimony and custody of a minor child.

H. M. Whitcraft Bessie Vaugh Common Pleas Court Samuel Vaugh

John Tucker Jr Tied to Indictment Over False Pretense

Court officials were notified that John Tucker Jr. of the Greendale brick plant prepared to draw pay and move. He faces an indictment for obtaining money under false pretenses and was released on a promise to return to work and repay his folly. Sheriff Larimer and Attorney G. W. Chrisman traveled to investigate.

John Tucker Jr Greendale Larimer G. W. Chrisman

War service man seeks $1600 from partner in pharmacy case

Judge Pettit heard John B. Krieg versus Clyde W. Hill. Krieg claims Hill misappropriated $1600 from Hill Krieg Pharmacy while Krieg served in the war. Court awarded $944.90 plus interest and costs to Krieg. Hill, who came from Athens, managed the shop during Krieg’s service.

Hill Logan Athens Krieg

Miss Flora Ruth Married in Columbus to Chauncey Chatfield

Word from Columbus states Miss Flora Ruth who led evangelistic meetings for the Nazarene Church here last winter wed Chauncey C. Chatfield of Cincinnati, a fellow gospel minister. Ruth won many friends during her brief stay.

Columbus Flora Ruth Nazarene Church Chauncey C. Chatfield Cincinnati Ruth

Sumner Martin Returns Home After Appendicitis Surgery

Reports from Columbus state say Sumner Martin of this city is steadily improving after an appendicitis operation at a local hospital last week. He will soon be able to return home, a relief to his many friends.

Columbus Sumner Martin

Mingo Lodge Holds Special Meeting for two Candidates

O A Butcher worshipful master of Mingo Lodge No 1ji F and A M announces a special meeting Monday evening June 27. Two candidates will receive the Master Mason degree. The meeting ends work for the season until cooler months. Refreshments will be served.

O. A. Butcher Mingo Lodge No. 1Ji F. & A. M

Alumni Hold Annual Reunion At Logan Club Rooms

L H S alumni association held its annual reunion Tuesday at the Logan club rooms with many former graduates present. Purple and white decorations complemented a central carnation and fern arrangement. 1921 class sat together. Granville Berlin presided as toastmaster. Jessie McManigal gave the welcome, with toasts by Josephine Wuebben, J B Tritsch, Olivia Wright and Erwin James. Wilson's Orchestra played for the program and dance. class of 1921 sang its song. New officers elected: Mrs Dil Sanderson president, Joe Case vice president, Mrs Tom Eberst secretary, Frank Judy treasurer.

L. H. S. Alumni Association Logan Club Granville Berlin Jessie McManigal Charlies Hull Josephine Wuebben Ohio University J.B. Tritsch Olivia Wright Erwin James Wilson’s Orchestra Lancaster Dil Sanderson Joe Case Tom Eberst Frank Judy

Local ENdeavor delegates chosen for Ashville district convention

Rev J G Spears Fern Shaw Ada Wrightsell and Florence Han sel chosen to represent the local Christian Endeavor chapter of the U B church at the annual district convention in Ashville this week. Others expect to depart Thursday for later sessions of the meeting.

J. G. Spears Fern Shaw Ada Wrightsell Florence Hansel The Christian Endeavor of the U. B. Church Ashville

Chautauqua Set for July 10 to 16 Dates Given

Arrangements are under way for this year's chautauqua to run July 10 through 16. Edwin M. Whitney returns for a program and Geoffrey Morgan, formerly of Athens, will also speak. The advance man has distributed literature and guarantors have begun selling tickets, signaling strong attendance.

Edwin M. Whitney Geoffrey Morgan Athens Logan

British savings bank started by a woman in 1789

Priscilla Wakefield founded the first British savings bank at Tottenham near London in 1789. It began for children and later inspired an adult version in 4.

Priscilla Wakefield Tottenham London

Local Notes and Visits Highlight Weekend

The flash floods saved crops Friday and Saturday evening. Dr. Vaugh Sheets of Chicago surprised his aunt Mrs. Dutton and family. Mrs. Otho Elliott visits relatives in Zanesville. Mrs. Janette Knowles stays with sister Mrs. Sayre in Parkersburg. Charles Randolf drives to Athens on business. Julian Adams and Harry Parker canoe and camp along Shade River in Meigs County.

Vaugh Sheets Chicago A. Dutton Sheets Otho Elliott Zanesville Janette Knowles Lottie Sayre Parkersburg Charles Randolf Athens Julian Adams Harry Parker Shade River Meigs County

Death Notices for Manville T. Pike in Gladwin Michigan

Mr Manville T Pike a former Athens resident died in Gladwin Michigan after being struck by a timber while working on the new Masonic Temple He was born in Athens nearly 70 years ago and joined Para mythia Lodge No 25 F A M at age 21 He had lived in Michigan for about 40 years and was remembered by longtime Athens residents

Clay Mclaan Gladwin Mich Manville Thomas Pike Pike Athens Ohio Michigan Paramythia Lodge No. 25 Masonic

Marriage Licenses Granted in Burr Oak and Glouster Areas

Two marriage licenses issued involving Joseph Hellyer and Nellie Lotta of Burr Oak and Glouster, plus A E Hedges and John Ruther of Glouster with Caroline Nedusky of Youngstown, by Rev. Murray.

Joseph Hellyer Burr Oak Nellie Lotta Glouster A. E. Hedges J. P. John Ruther Caroline Nedusky Youngstown Rev Murray

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