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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1921
Page
10
Steam boiler at Norris mill in Plants district exploded on Tuesday, destroying equipment and structures. Only Arthur Iris was present and suffered severe scalding injuries.
Pomeroy school officials announce the re employment of Freda Grueser and He'en Tetter for the Minersville schools new academic year.
In the western part of the county wool buyers from the DoD and Wool Buyers pool offer 27 cents per pound. Some clip owners resist and hold out for higher prices while others ship to the Columbus pool.
The week saw multiple births as sons and daughters arrived to families in Compton Lake New Jersey Pomeroy Minneapolis Salem Flora Langs Langs A Wright Darst Pickens Cuckler Stewart and other households. Fathers are in service or stationed locally.
Stames White and family have sold their property in Athens and relocated to a farm near Sumner.
Infant child of George Hood and wife in Minersville passed away yesterday. The family remains in mourning as the community learns of the loss.
A plan to establish a new dwelling in Midd leport advances as residents welcome a project described as a community home nest. Local officials note the site will feature a compact, eco friendly structure and aim to blend with the townscape.
Health Commissioner McCullough and his helpers seek citizens to furnish lunch for about 100 children to be examined at the upcoming Pomeroy clinic next Thursday. Sandwiches and fresh milk are requested. Notify the rest room of Mrs. C. E. W. Downie if you can help. Volunteers are also needed to help serve.
Mrs Clifford Braley aged 36 died at her Kerrs Run home after a period of illness. She is survived by her husband and four children. The funeral is set for Sunday afternoon at two at the residence.
Mrs. Joseph Hemsley district officer and Mrs. Emma Duckworth district representative of the Daughters of America depart for the convention in New Boston Ohio.
Attendees at the Masonic picnic on the fair grounds yesterday found overall turnout disappointing yet the event remained enjoyable. The program included three horse races, several contests, and a greasy pig chase near the grand stand. Horseshoe pitching drew crowds with Edgar Ebersbach and A. P. Ashworth praised as top tossers.
Thursday evening a fine little daughter joined Attor ney and Mrs. C. H. Stewart. She has been named Margaret Isabel in honor of her two grandmothers.
Miss Katie Outerbridge travels to Columbus to stay as a guest in the residence of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Sater.
In a Tuesday ceremony in Middleport and Cincinnati circles, L. Wingfield and Efe Jackson were married by Justice Fish. Mrs. John Dunlan of Peoria served as a witness, with Miss Pauline Downing also present.
Spent the past year in Havana Cuba and Miss Alpha Somerville are guests of Mrs J F Downing. Mrs J B French and daughter Helen of Charleston are visitors here.
Mrs Jennie Vincent returns to her Columbus home after a several weeks stay at the home of J B Dunn in the same city.
Mr and Mrs Heritage Lewis have moved into the Loughead property located on Fifth street.
Raffles for automobiles gain momentum in Bend with at least four active projects including Sacred Heart church The Middleport Masonic Temple Co several movie houses combined and a private initiative.
Justice Martin joined William C. Berdine and Miss Evelyn Caldwell in marriage yesterday in the probate court. The couple hail from Long Bottom.
Marshal James Thomas placed Jacob Shively under arrest Friday afternoon after he was found in an alley under the influence of liquor. He was charged with drunkenness and lodged in the city lock-up until the liquor wore off.
Parole Officer E S Brown of the Boys Industrial School in Logan said his car stolen from the school days earlier has not been found. Two inmates Steinmetz of Latonia and Gorgus of Cleveland took the vehicle during their escape. no trace of the boys or car is reported. Local officers searched for them after they fled toward Logan.
Logan players Byron Wolfe C F Lauer Virgil Martin and G C Bowen faced Lancaster artists on the Rising Park courts. Wolfe and Bowen lost in three straight matches as Bolenbaugh of Lancaster teamed with Black to win 6 1 6 2 6 0.
The Ziegfeld Follies launches its fourteenth season in New York, touted as a national institution and quintessential American entertainment. Producer Florenz Ziegfeld again assembles a large ensemble of young American girls, many new to Broadway, and has eliminated the male chorus as the show features over 150 performers in a modern revue format.
Records in the probated court show a marriage license issued to Robert Johnston and Mildred Brehm, both of the city. The wedding is planned for the weekend. Brehm is the daughter of Mr and Mrs E Brehm and Johnston is the local manager of Carter Oil Company's interests.
Mrs. Lewis R. Ruble arrived home Friday after visiting Mrs. R. D. Young of Pomeroy. Mrs. Louis Crosser came home from Pittsburg Thursday. Mrs. H. R. Tipton leaves for a four week visit with Dr. and Mrs. King of Wellsville. Local Elks, including Rugg Rudolph Bunker Brant and others, attended an Elks picnic at Lancaster Country Club Thursday afternoon with an excellent time reported.
Secretary Denby complains to the Senate that no senators attended aircraft efficiency tests in destroying naval vessels. He says accommodations were unused and restates the invitation for Monday’s tests. The report notes the paradox of men walking few miles daily even when confined to rooms or offices.
John Frasch of Columbus spends a two week vacation in this city as guest of his brother William Frasch and sister Christina Frasch the public librarian. Frasch works in the claims department of the industrial commission and formerly lived in Logan.
Leo Thompson of Delaware Ohio was arrested by Sheriff Larimer after a stalled car dispute near Rockbridge. Local taxi driver Irvin Freese helped move and repair the vehicle, then a second man claimed ownership. Thompson, with a 12 year old sister, is in custody for investigation of the incident.
Members of the Merry Makers Club enjoyed a Thursday afternoon gathering hosted by Miss We nona Rees. After a pleasant social hour a picnic supper was served. guest Miss Inez McKibbin of Georgetown visited Mrs. Erwin Matheny.
Sunday school lesson on The Social Task of the Church with devotional reading from Revelation 21 and a Golden Text. Christian Endeavor topic centers on men and women whose lives inspire, based on Hebrews 11 and 13. Epworth League mirrors the same theme.
The Church of the Good Shepherd invites worshippers to Sunday at 10 30 a m with Bishop T T Reese in charge. The bishop, renowned as a strong Episcopal speaker, is expected to draw a large congregation. All are welcome.
Christian Science Society at the Masonic Temple invites all to Sunday service at 10 45 A M with the Golden Text from Malachi 4 2 The Sun of righteousness shall arise with healing in his wings Sunday school at 9 30 A M and a Wednesday 7 30 P M meeting Join for spiritual guidance and study.
Pastor D Crane and district elder D W Wesley will lead the fourth quarterly meeting. Praise Saturday at 7 PM, preaching 7 30 PM, Sunday 10 30 AM and 7 30 PM. Sunday school 9 AM. Strouds Run service 7 30 PM, Sunday school 9 30 AM.
The Salvation Army led by Captain and Mrs H E De Vol lists daily services except Monday with open air meetings at 6 30 and 2 on Saturday, Sunday school at 2, and a 6 15 sunset open air at Athens State Hospital Grounds with Envoy Carey of Cleveland in charge. Public cordially invited.
The Church of God on Hocking Street lists Sunday school at 9:00 A M followed by morning service at 10:00 A M A long service at 7 30 P M and an evening sermon at 8 00 P M The Thursday prayer meeting begins at 7 30 P M Pastor B F Timmons extends a welcome to worshipers.
Abbott Y Wilcox minister invites Sabbath School at nine o clock with superintendents Gard and Addicott extending a cordial invitation. Prof Hoover will teach Prof Stewarts class. preaching at ten thirty with Prof Treudley as speaker. rally for young people at six thirty for visiting members from other churches in Athens for the Summer Term.
The Church of Christ gathers in the Y M C A room of Carnegie Library on the college campus for worship and communion at 10 A M and Bible study at 9 A M. Lesson is James the first chapter led by Prof. P Gaskill. Everyone invited.
O A Homer C Smith pastor at First Baptist Church announces Sunday school at 9 15 A M and morning worship at 10 15 with the sermon titled Reasons for our hope in Christ.
Beginning July 3 a fifteen day evangelistic meeting will be held at the International Holiness Church with Rev. Floyd Bostick of Ironton as evangelist. Three services are planned for July 4. all are welcome.
Bible School at 9:00. Morning worship at 10:15 with Moses or Christ sermon. Evening worship at 7:30 with Am I Saved or Lost. If Saved How, If Lost Why. Senior and Junior Christian Endeavor in the evening. Mid week prayer at 7:30. Summer students invited. Home like atmosphere and class for everybody. Public welcome.
Pastor Dallas L. Browning leads a full Sunday program including 9:00 A M Sunday school 10:15 A M public worship sermon 6:00 P M Epworth League and 7:00 P M evening service A midweek service is planned for Wednesday at 7:30 featuring testimonies written as telegrams.
Sunday School at 9 o'clock invites Summer School students. Morning worship at 10:30 features Faith versus Figures. Epworth League at 6:30 p m covers Men and Women whose Lives Inspire us. Evening service at 7:30 presents Conscience the Everyday Guide. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30. Public and students welcome.
Prominent citizens share tips on beating the heat. The Watch Dog urges electric fans, Dr. Howe recommends time in the cellar, Sullivan says the heat boosts his business at the refreshment stand, and B. and O. R. R. Agent Johnson advises to grin and bear it.
Sunday morning at 10 30 o clock Miss Mariana Young from Nagasaki Japan will describe her Far East missionary work and experiences among heathen peoples in Buchtel Ohio The event aims to organize a women's foreign missionary society for all ages led by Mrs Howe of Nelsonville after the address.
Notes valued at 149000 dollars vanished from the vaults of the Sinclair Consolidated Oil Company in New York on June 25 as investigators began examining the loss.
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