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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1920

Page

3

Esther Class Entertained At Grace Wright Home Charity Social

The Esther Class of the Church of Christ met at Mrs Grace Wrights home for a social evening before her Southern trip for health. Ladies wore blue and gold crowns amid a blue and gold decor. A pot luck supper followed an old fashioned song contest. Mrs Wright received a silk umbrella and a farewell poem, thanking the class for their support as they wished her a safe journey. Attendees included many named members and Grace Wright joined as a guest. Royal Arch Masons and Philadorian Lodge prepared separate notices for upcoming meetings with degree demonstrations and refreshments.

Esther Church of Christ Grace Wrigh Wright Margaret Betts Florence Horton Mary Finsterwald Fanny Uarrold Goldie Wickham Edna Scott Mrs. Johnson Ellen Alvis Stella Sanders Grace Figgins Bertha Lawson Miss van Buskirk Mary Kesinger Mrs. Wilkinson Myrtle Linscott Bess Wolf Merle Stewart Hanna Evans Mrs. Alvis Mrs. Cox Velma Dowler Eva Gilham Gladys Warner

St Bernard Chapter to Convene Monday Evening

A stated convocation of St Bernard Chapter is planned for next Monday at 7 o'clock. The Royal Arch degree will be conferred, followed by a short refreshment.

St. Bernard Chapter Royal Arch

Nelsonville Dance at Red Men's Hall Teased

Nelsonville community event invites dancing at Red Men's Hall on Tuesday June 29 with a saxophone orchestra and electric fans. Also notes a sale listing for a Hudson truck in Nelsonville Ohio by C. D. Shafer & Co. featuring a 6 26 7 filing code.

Red Men's Hall C. D. Shafer & Co Nelsonville, O

S E Dean to lead Winchester Clubs convention trip

S E Dean of Cable Hardware Company will represent Winchester dealers at the first national Winchester Clubs convention in New Haven Connecticut June 28 to July 1. About 2000 of some 3000 U S dealers are expected to attend with many bringing families. The event includes tours of Yale Woolsey Hall sessions in merchandising problems and plant visits plus social events and a banquet. A special women’s committee will assist the ladies with welfare during the gathering.

S. E. Dean Winchester Cable Hardware Company National Associatio of Winchester Clubs New Haven Conn United States Woolsey Hall Yale University Winchester Company New York Highlander Elm City Pier 70 East River 23Rd Street Topperweins

Dinner in Honor of Mrs Amanda Sayres at Concord

The annual basket dinner honoring Mrs Amanda Sayres will be held at Concord on Sunday July 4. Friends and relatives are invited to attend for the community event and charitable purpose.

Amanda Sayres Concord

Methodist Sunday School Social at Miss Stevenson Home

The class of young men taught by Mrs. Henry Lancaster and the young ladies of Mrs. Retta Howe enjoyed a social Friday at Miss Bessie Stevenson’s Columbus Street home. Music games and an elegant lunch concluded the evening.

Methodist Sunday School Henry Lancaster Retta Howe Bessie Stevenson Columbus Street

Christian Church Schedule Includes Various Services

The Christian Church offers Bible school at 9 30 a m and a communion service at 10 30 a m. Junior and Senior Endeavor meet in the afternoon. Men of the local congregation lead the evening service at 6 p m.

Christian Church Bible School

Internationals Holiness Church Sunday Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 a m followed by preaching at 10 30 a m Praise service at 2 30 p m Preaching at 7 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock

Columbus visit notes and regional travel data

Mrs. Marion Coakley visits daughter Mrs. D. F. Shafer in Columbus over Sunday. Donald Preston travels to Toledo on business. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Dew attend the U S V convention in Dayton this week.

Marion Coakley D. F. Shafer Columbus Donald Preston Toledo Stanley Dew Dayton U.S

Honor Son's Birthday Celebration at Klein Residence

On Wednesday evening June 23 Mr and Mrs Charles Klein hosted a birthday party for their son Carl turning 17. A ruby ring and cuff links were presented by Miss Beatrice Smith. Guests included Margaret Wolfe Ada Klein Lucile Fisk Inez Juniper Opal Fisk Beatrice Smith Ruby Nichols Pearl Fisk Athelyn McManaway Edna Spencer Vivian Frank Knapp Robert Herrold Robert Pospichel Harold Shaw Kenneth Galvin Lute Carpenter Hubert Mender and others.

Charles Klein Carl Beatrice Smith Margaret Wolfe Ada Klein Lucile Fisk Inez Juniper Opal Fisk Ruby Nichols Pearl Fisk Athelyn McManaway Edna Spencer Vivian Messrs Frank Knapp Robert Herrold Robert Pospichel Harold Shaw Kenneth Galvin Lute Carpenter Hubert Mender Law

Klein Brothers Winfield Names The Klein Trio

Lawrence Newton Edn Newman and Leroy Klein are listed as participants in a local event with Carl Klein noted as a contributing member. The fragment suggests in a community context with multiple individuals sharing the Klein surname involved.

Rence Newton Edn Newman Leroy Klein Carl Klein

Klein Family Visit Spreads To Pittsburgh Group

Mr and Mrs Charles Klein and daughters Nellie and Kathryn stay a few days at Pomeroy as guests of Mr and Mrs Jacob Klein and brother Harry Klein and family of Pittsburgh who are visiting with their parents for a week or ten days.

Charles Klein Nellie Kathryn Pomeroy Jacob Klein Harry Klein Pittsburgh

Have New Son Rob ert Ray Named Bobby by Heddabushs

A baby boy weighing nine and a half pounds was born Friday to Mr and Mrs H Heddabush. He has been named Robert Ray and will go by Bobby.

H. Heddabush Robert Ray Bobby

Methodist Church Repairs Vote Requested

The morning service reports on church repairs and asks the congregation to vote on preferred improvements. All Methodists are urged to attend as the pastor preaches in the morning and evening.

Rev W A Roush Guest Of Old Friends Here

Rev W A Roush of Columbus was the guest of old friends here Thursday and Friday. He is the former pastor of the Christian church here.

W. A. Roush Columbus Rev. Roush The Christian Church

Presbyterian Church Sunday Services and Speaker Visit

The pastor will preach morning and evening with sermons titled Expectant attention and Love God and Enjoy Life. Miss Kathleen Scott visits as speaker at 6 o clock for the Christian Endeavor meeting. Sunday school begins at 9 30 A M.

Winchester club convention in New Haven hosts Dean couple

Mr and Mrs Ed Dean attend the first annual convention of the National Association of Winchester Clubs in New Haven Conn Mrs S L Poston and daughter Lulu return from a visit at St Paul Minn hosted by Mr and Mrs Will Stuart

Ed Dean New Haven Conn National Association of Winchester Clubs S. L. Poston Lulu St. Paul, Minn Will Stuart

Royal Arch Degree Class Set For Monday Evening

The Royal Arch Degree will be conferred on a class of candidates Monday night with work starting at 6 30. A large supper will follow the meeting after its conclusion.

Failed to Appear Court Leads to Jail Sentence

Sheriff Parker arrested Joe Thompson Sr of Red Town for missing Palmer trial and serving subpoena. Thompson appeared in court, testified, and was fined ten dollars plus costs and given ten days in jail for failing to obey the court order. The judge warned others to heed court summons.

Parker Joe Thompson Red Town Joe Palmer Mr. Thompson Worstell

Teachers Exam to Be Held July 3

The next teachers examination for high school and elementary teachers will be held at Ellis Hall Ohio University July 3 1920. Examinations begin at 7 A M. Applicants for certificates under Sec 7832-2 must show proof of college work and professional training. Renewal applicants must attend. Apply early in Athens county. ALEX ROOT Clerk Bd Ex.

Ellis Hall Ohio University Board of Examiners Athens County Alex Root

Notice to Contractors for Rome Township School Building Bid

Sealed bids for a Rome township Stewart Ohio school building are due by noon July 19 1920. Bids must include a 10 percent certified check or a 25 percent bond and follow Murray and Stover plans. Plans are at the clerk and architects offices. Bids sealed and marked Proposal on School Building to S J Riddison Clerk. Board may reject any bid.

Board of Education Rome Township Stewart Ohio Murray and Stover Ironton S. J. Riddison Stewart Ohio W. B. Rice S. J Biddison

Can Voters Afford to Turn Down School Levy

Athens county would gain 177 285 08 dollars from the state if the three mil levy passes, while local taxpayers contribute 51 000, leaving a net gain of 96 286 08. If the levy fails, eight months of school must be funded locally or by bonds, risking underfunded education.

A. F E. Wagner University High School the Messenger Athens County Messenger Buchtel Ceee Sgeres Ees

Eastern Olympic tryouts begin at Franklin Field

Eastern contenders for the American Olympic team gather at Franklin Field for the first official weeding-out. Penn and New York A. C. lead in potential selections with stars such as Karl Eby Harold Lever Bob Maxam Larry Brown Sherman Landers Hampton Johnny Bartels and Alva Mayer Lorin Murchison Eagon Erickson McGrath Ryen McDonald.

Henry L. Farrell United Press Philadelphia Franklin Field Atlantic Coast Maine Carolinas Pittsburg University of Pennsylvania New York Athletic Club Penn Karl Eby Penn Relays Harold Lever Bob Maxam Larry Brown Sherman Landers Hampton Johnny Bartels New York A. C Alva Mayer Lorin Murchison Ivan Dresser Eagon Erickson McGrath Ryen McDonald Cornell Jimmie Watt Walker Smith Earl Thompson Dartmouth Star Canada Dominion Larry Shields Pennstate Mike Devanney New York Cutbil Connolly Boston A. A Bob Crawford Lafayette Grover Nightingale New Hampshire Montague Brown Williams College al Heisler Fred Fuller Simmons Syracuse

Bans Economy at Cost of Immodesty

Washington reports Howard Figg of the Justice Department halted profiteers and issued an edict that economy must not trump modesty. New York retailers sought cheaper short skirts and presented three young women in knee-length outfits to illustrate the issue. Figg blushed and left for what he called important business as movie men pleaded his stay.

Washington Howard Figg Department of Justice New York Figg

Navy summer school for boys at Hamp ton Roads opens July

The Navy plans a summer school at Hamp ton Roads Virginia for boys ages 16 to 20. A thousand boys will attend with a Parkersburg West Virginia southeastern Ohio quota of forty. Applicants must have consent forms from the Parkersburg Navy Recruiting Station. Physicals required. Pay set at 38 per month plus board, about 75 monthly.

The Navy Hampton Roads Parkersburg West Virginia Ohio W. Va Market Street Way

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Ments C. Preston Ivan Kinney Philadorian Lodge ED. C. Cooley W. M Nelsonville Fulton Street Rebekah Owls Hall Owl Hall Just-Rite Millinery Bell Eleanor Scott Franklin St. Bell Wm. Mills Citizens Central Bank Bldg Nelsonville, Ohio Internationals Holiness Church Methodist Episcopal Wall Yrur J. E. Zeller AOL Haat Pladder St Ga Valent Ford F. R. Beasle Glouster Amesville York House CC. L. Kine
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