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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1921

Page

6

Society and Local News Update Recaps Local Visits

Mrs Esther Ryer of Cleveland arrived Thursday to visit her sister Mrs J B Shepard. Mike Earth Brohard spends part of her vacation with friends in Chillicothe and Columbus. Dwight Gaskill, son of Mr and Mrs Pearly Gaskill, improved from typhoid fever. Atty and Mrs W E Peters left for Muncie Indiana for several days visiting friends. Mrs Alice Spooner and her mother Mrs L Eenhour of the Star hotel went to Columbus and Magnetic Springs for a weeks stay. Mr Gordon K Bolen, A B graduate of the class of 1921, Ohio

Esther Ryer Cleveland J. B. Shepard Mike Earth Brohard Chillicothe Colum Little Dwight Gaskill Mrs. Pearly Gaskill Atty Alice Spooner L. Ieenhour The Star Hotel Columbus Magnetic Springs

Athens Notices on Guests and Departures at University

The university and Athena manager left for Bethesda and Miss Helene Jagsch of Columbus visits as weekend house guest of Prof Frederick Treadley at 24 West Mulberry. Neil Rumsey of Morgantown WV, a senior at Ohio University, has returned home after staying in Athens since college ended.

The Athena Bethesda Helene Jagsch Columbus Frederick Treadley Weat Mulberry Street Neil Rumsey Morgantown W. Va Ohio University Athens

Newark Nurse Velma Porter Returns From Visit

Miss Velma Porter a Newark nurse returns home Thursday after a week long visit with her parents Mr and Mrs J B Shepard of 10 East Union Street Mrs Isaac Johnson who has been visiting at the home of her son Mr E E Johnson is returning today to Cleveland She was accompanied this morning as far as Columbus by her daughter in law Mrs FE Johnson

Velma Porter Newark J. B. Shepard East Union Street Isaac Johnson E. E. Johnson Cleveland Columbus FE. FE. Johnson

Mrs. Flegal Returns Home After Visit

Mrs. F G Flegal Aldine Roach ends a ten day visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Harry M Roach and returns to Zanesville. Mr Flegal spent several days here during the visit. Mr and Mrs Ernest R Gross and sons Charles Franklin and Ernest R Jr went to Columbus yesterday. Their small sons will undergo a surgical operation Saturday morning for the removal of tonsils and adenoids.

F. G. Flegal Aldine Roach Harry M. Roach Zanesville Mr. Flegal Mrs. Flegal Eornest R., Gross Charles Franklin Ernest R. Jr Columbus

Mr and Mrs Muir depart with son for Springfield trip

Mr and Mrs Edward Muir and their son Walter left today for Springfield Massachusetts and will stop in Washington D C and New York City. Mrs Muir and Walter will stay extended while Mr Muir returns after ten days.

Edward Muir Walter Springfield Mass Washington, D. C New York City

Miss Hazel Roach Attends Alpha Gamma Delta Convention

Miss Hazel Roach leaves for Chicago to attend the national Alpha Gamma Delta convention at Evanston. She is secretary of the Alpha province, a role she has held for four years. Miss Elisabeth Herbert of Cleveland will represent the Ohio chapter at the gathering.

Hazel Roach Chicago Ill Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Evanston Miss Roach Alpha Elisabeth Herbert Cleveland Ohio University Ohio

Pretty Home Wedding Set for Thursday

A wedding is planned for Thursday at 160 East State Street, the residence of Mr and Mrs. with details limited to the couple and venue in the notice.

East State Street And

Tanlac Restores Toledo Woman’s Health and Weight

Mrs. W. J. Gracey of Toledo Ohio says she weighed 101 pounds before taking Tanlac and now weighs 117. She suffered years of stomach trouble rheumatism headaches and nervous insomnia but reports regained appetite improved strength and energy and no pain or fatigue.

Tanlac W. J. Gracey Twelfth St Toledo Ohio Taniac

Miss Effie Silvus Marries Glenn E Blackledge in Quiet Athens Ceremony

Mrs. BE G Silvus announces the wedding of her daughter Effie to Glenn E Blackledge son of H D Blackledge of Delaware. The 3 46 pm ceremony at First Presbyterian Athens was performed by Dr A Y Wilcox with only family present. Afterward the couple will reside in Tucson upon their September 17 return. The bride attended Athens public schools and Ohio University. the groom, Ohio State, Rainbow division veteran, will study at University of Arizona. Out of town guests included Mrs H D Blackledge and Frances Blackledge of Delaware and Mr and Mrs John P Blackledge of Hillards.

BE. G. Silvus Effie Glenn E. Blackledge H. D. Blackledge Delaware A. Y. Wilcox First Presbyterian Church Silvus Garden Blackledge Tucson Arizona Athens Ohio University Pi Beta Phi Sorority Stivers High School Dayton University of Idaho Ohio State University Columbus University of Arizona Ohio State Frances Blackledge Robert R. Snyder John P. Blackledge Hillards

Family Picnic Near Albany Brings Worster Party Together

Family group from Yorktown Virginia including Mr and Mrs D C Worster and sister Mrs John Strohl with Naomi visited Athens to see Nancy Tom and siblings. On Wednesday they held a picnic at Airline church near Albany with many Tom family relatives present.

D. C. Worster Yorktown John Strohl Naomi Athens Nancy Tom Airline Church Albany Herold Alva Fay Adam Nancy Reba Will Jessie Wade Janis

Oakes Wyatts Celebrate Pretty June Nuptials at Oakes Home

An exceptional wedding at the Oakes ancestral home near Little Hocking Ohio joined Ollie Mae Oakes to Charles H t of Amesville on June 22 at 2 30 PM. The bride wore canton crepe with satin ribbon and carried roses and lilies. Her sister Olin B Hall attended in cream crepe meteor with pink roses. Dr Olin Hall sang I Love You Truly as guests gathered and Rev A K McCall performed the ring ceremony.

Olin B. Hall Cincinnati Killarney Dr. Olin Hall

Wiatt Family Wedding Trip After Ceremony

After the ceremony light refreshments were served and a guest registry was taken by Mrs. Will McDaniel, with 45 attendees. Mrs. Wiatt was the last of five sisters to marry, the only brother Howard remaining at home with the parents, and Mr. and Mrs. Wiatt departed in their car at 6 P M for an undisclosed wedding trip destination.

Will McDaniel Wiatt Howard

Preaching at Trimble Christian Church Next Sunday

The Trimble Christian church will hold morning and evening services next Sunday. All are cordially invited to attend the gatherings.

Trimble Christian Church

Austria’s currency collapse noted by Dr. Von Scheele

In a letter from Dr. C. Von Scheele of Jacksonville visiting Europe he states money in Austria is practically worthless and the country is nearing bankruptcy. A 3 by 5 inch paper money is worth about one cent and cannot buy a sheet of writing paper which is scarce and expensive.

C. von Scheele Jacksonville Europe Austria

Post Office Seeks New Postmaster for Buchtel

The Washington post office department calls a civil service exam to pick a new Buchtel postmaster after Soules tenure ends. Soules seeks reappointment, while another local citizen also seeks the position and wishes to take charge of mail and stamp duties in the village.

Post Office Department Washington Civil Service Buchtel Soules

Derthick Woman Fined for Verbal Altercation

A Derthick resident paid a fine in local court after calling a neighbor woman names. Charges were filed and the woman was arrested by Marshal Williams.

Derthick Marshal Williams

Hayes Male Locked Up on Charge by His Wife

Marshal Williams detained Hayes Male to answer accusations by his wife claiming he struck her and threw her clothes out of the home window.

Hayes Marshal Williams

Local hearing set before Mayor Wallace

Mrs. C. E. Grimes, two children and Dr. Bushong of Toledo spent a few days last week as guests of W. G. Allen and family, and the hearing will be before Mayor Wallace.

Dow Mayor Wallace C. E. Grimes Dr. Bushong Toledo W. G. Allen

Bailey Family Finishes Visit Returns Home

Mrs. Clyde Bailey and two children ended a visit with relatives and returned to Luhrig yesterday. They were joined by Miss Gladys Bailey who will stay a few weeks there.

Clyde Bailey Luhrig Gladys Bailey

Mrs Kempton and Miss LeFever Leave for Marietta Visit

Mrs. F M Kempton and Miss Jessie LeFever departed yesterday for Marietta to be guests of friends for a week.

F. M. Kempton Jessie LeFever Marietta

Auto Collision Damages Car of J A Richards in Chauncey

An automobile driven by J A Richards of this city and a county truck collided at a paved street intersection in Chauncey yesterday. The truck was on the wrong side of the street, badly damaging Richards car. Richards drove the vehicle to Nelsonville and back to town.

J. A. Richards Chauncey Mr. Richard

Trimble Church of Christ A K B class hosts Wednesday evening spread

Thirteen members of the A K B class at Trimble Church of Christ enjoyed a church social Wednesday evening. Attendees included Mary and Ruth Commer, Elizabeth and Alberta Doughty, Gladys and Helen Miner, Nellie Rheur, Lois Lantz, Esther Sands, Billa Chaffin, Vera Fierce, Helen Love, Thelma Shary, and their teacher Miss Gertrude eel.

Trimble

Health Board Debates City Garbage Disposal and Carpenter Street Drain

At a Health Board meeting last evening two issues were raised. The city needs a designated garbage disposal site to prevent nuisance during hot months. Officials also consider forcing Carpenter Street property owners to fill an unsanitary hole that holds water despite drainage.

Health Board Carpenter Street

City centers report health officer findings

A health officer notes a decision to address a situation at the center of the city, while noting the rest of the urban area remains well kept. The report highlights central concerns and ongoing oversight.

Bioth

Boys in Army Uniform Travel Through City at Noon

Two boys in full army gear traveled through the city at noon carrying packs. They began in Somerset Ohio and hoped to reach Amesville by hitching rides further in that direction.

Somerset Ohio Amesville

American Women's Overseas League to hold national meet in Minneapolis

The American Women's Overseas League plans its national event in Minneapolis this June. Officials emphasize participation and regional events leading up to the gathering.

American Women’s Overseas League Minneapolis

Mingo Probe to Start Next Week

The senate on Friday refused to reverse action on the Johnson resolution for a Mingo county mine war investigation. The inquiry by the senate labor committee is expected to begin within days with testimony from miners and operators in Williamson West Virginia.

Washington Senate Johnson Mingo County W. Va Senate Labor Committee Williamson

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