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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1921

Page

5

Society and Local News Guests Visit Family Circles

Mrs Armintha Hunter and granddaughter Bernadine Hill of Springfield are guests of the form er sister Mina Fry Mrs J B Randall returns to Louisville after visiting Mary Balls at 59 North Lancaster Street. Judge and Mrs L G Worstell return from a two week trip to California and Illinois. Refreshments will be served. Atty and Mrs W E Peters return from a 235 mile car trip to Muncie Indiana. Mrs Blaine Goldsberry travels to Charleston with Frederick L Preston Jr visiting relatives. Dr J F Weber en route from Mereland to Amesville after eight weeks of post graduate study. Probate Judge S M Johnson and Mrs Johnson host Dr Frank Clossman of Cincinnati en route home from Washington D C. Jess Davis leaves for Columbus Newark Cincinnati before returning to Lexington to play in the Strand theater orchestra.

Armintha Hunter Bernadine Hill Springield Mina Fry J. B. Randall Mary c. Balls Lancaster Street Louisvile, By Blaine Goldsberry Frederick L. Preston John H. Preston Charleston W. Va J. F. Weber Athens Amesvile Dr. Weber Mereland S. M. Johnson Frank Clossman Cincinnati Dr. Clossman Washington D. C Christine Jess Davis Columbus Newark Lexington K.W Strand Theater

Martzolff Class Holds Monthly Session This Friday

The Martzolff class ladies meet in the Firet M E church parlors Friday at 7 30 PM for their regular monthly session. A good attendance is expected.

Martzolff Firet M. E

Edward Ball and Ruth Bobbitt Wed at First M E Parsonage

Edward Ball of The Plains and Ruth Bobbitt of Nelson ville were married Wednesday afternoon at 1 45 o clock at the First Methodist Episcopal parsonage. Rev C L Strecker officiated with Ethel Ball and Rose Bobbitt as attendants. They will reside at The Plains.

Edward Ball the Plains Ruth Bobbitt Nelsonville M. E C. L. Strecker Ethel Ball Rose Bobbitt Ball

W F M S Annual Picnic Scheduled at First M E Church

The Womans Foreign Missionary Society of the First Methodist church announces a Friday afternoon gathering with a 3:30 program and a later picnic supper. Mrs W R Phillips will discuss travels abroad and musical numbers will be performed before 6 o clock hour for husbands and guests.

Picnic Supper for Ary Members and Guests Planned

Ary members will assemble for a picnic supper with each member allowed to invite one guest. The spread will be provided by the members themselves, sharing responsibility for the meal.

Reverend Miller Officiates Two Weddings at His Home

The Rev. Dr. James A. Miller officiated the 11 oclock morning marriage of William Trout of Albany to Hazel Llewellyn of New Marshfield. Earlier on Wednesday at 3 oclock he led the nuptial service for Lonnie Eaton of Bloodwood and May Runnion of Nelsonville at his home 21 North College Street.

James A. Miller William Trout Albany Hazel Llewellyn New Marshfield Miller Lonnie Eaton Ploodwood May Runnion Nelsonville North College Street

Matthews Cryder Wedding At Vigo Home

Charles G. Matthews librarian at Ohio University marries Miss Maude Cryder of Vigo today at the bride’s home. The couple will reside at 60 East Mulberry Street. The bride earned an A B from Ohio University in 1917 and is active in Aloquin sorority and Cresset. She has taught in Chicago and Tl. Matthews, a Ohio University graduate, studied postgraduate work at Columbia. Mrs Henrietta Matthews, mother of the groom, went to Vigo for the wedding.

Athens Charles G. Matthews Ohio University Maude Cryder Vigo Matthews East Mulberry Street Aloquin Sorority Cresset Chicago Columbia University N. Y Henrietta Matthews

De Camp Installed State Spanish War Veterans Leader

John De Camp of Hamilton was installed as commander of the Ohio state department of Spanish American War Veterans along with other newly elected officers during the closing session. Portsmouth was chosen as the site for the 1922 convention.

Lorain John de Camp Hamilton State Department of Camp Portsmouth

Gentry Bros Circus Opens Athens Season With Parade

Tomorrow the Athens circus season starts with the Gentry Bros Show and wild animal arena. A grand noon street parade through the business district will lead to a full grounds performance featuring Shetland ponies, musical bands, clowns, and a complete night show at 8 o'clock.

Athens Gentry Bros Wild Animal Arena Harding Shetland

Social visiting notes from Cleveland and area

Diamond Mrs Eph Campbell and granddaughter Vivian visit relatives in Cleveland. Blosser Lehman hosted Bill Woods of Haydenville last week. Mr and Mrs Guy Lewis spent Sunday at Nelsonville with the Hess family. Mr and Mrs Tom Evans spent Sunday in Haydenville with the Skivers. Mr and Mrs Pearl Willison visited Lafe Willison. Mr and Mrs Eugene Hohenadel and Mr and Mrs Will Herrold and son Mark were guests of Leslie Cox.

Eph Campbell Vivian Cleveland Blosser Lehman Bill Woods Haydenville Guy Lewis Nelsonville D. Hess Tom Evans A. J. Skiver Pearl Willison

Nelsonville Shoppers Attend Event and Ice Cream Social

Mrs Mart Smith Mrs Jane Collison and Mr and Mrs Frank Colemen shopped in Nelsonville Monday. An ice cream social will be held at the place on July 9 with proceeds going to Diamond Chapel church. Everyone is invited.

Mart Smith Jane Collison Frank Colemen Nelsonville Diamond Chapel Church

Glouster Residents Return Home. Corning Forms Masonic Co

Glouster P M Smith and family plan to move back to Glouster Ohio from Barberton after Illinois climate issues. Mr Smith previously found a Barbour Street home and will be joined by his family this week. Corning Masonic Building Co formed with 30000 dollars to erect a three story lodge on North Valley street in Corning. Directors include I J Ryan J W Quinn A F Darby W J Garrison Dr James Miller G D Kelly Samuel Eichenbaum with A F Darby as president and Willard Mason as sec retary treasurer. Trimble township hires teachers for Pone Ridge Derthick Fierce Ridge Blackwood Oakdale Paris Goose Run and other districts with 10 day acceptance requirement.

P. M. Smith Orient Illinois Glouster Corning Masonic Building Co Corning I. J. Ryan J. W. Quinn A. F. Darby W. J. Garrison James Miller G. D. Kelly Samuel Eichenbaum Williard Mason North Valley Street Masonic Lodge Trimble Township

Fawcett Family Guests Return From Delaware Visit

Mr and Mrs G C Fawcett and their children came back yesterday after visiting Mr and Mrs H M Fawcett in Delaware for a few days.

G. C. Fawcett Delaware H. M. Fawcett

Miss Ethel Reese Heads to Columbia for Six-Week Course

Miss Ethel Reese departed this morning for New York to attend a six week course at Columbia University, aiming to enhance her professional studies.

Ethel Reese New York Columbia University

Trimble Board Hires Three Teachers at Tuesday Meeting

At a Trimble school board session Tuesday night three of the five required teachers were hired Miss Sabra Armstrong Miss Royle Bingman and Miss Gertrude Seels. Officials expect the remaining two hires to be completed at next Tuesday night’s board meeting.

Trimble

Robertses in McLeish Welcome Newborn Son this Morning

Mr and Mrs John Roberts of McLeish announce the birth of a son this morning. The couple is reported to be doing well and the family grows with the new arrival.

John Roberts McLeish

Correction in Sunday Mess enger misreport on Buchtel men

The Messenger clarifies five neighbors from Buchtel involved in a drunken affray were charged by Sheriff Parker and Officer Cady near the Athens county infirmary. C V Coakley William Nagle Joe Sheskey and J C Covert faced drunkenness charges. William Fitzer faced an additional driving while intoxicated count. All pleaded guilty except Covert who initially pled not guilty. he later pleaded guilty and paid fines. A French medical expert notes a theory about living without a stomach.

the Messenger Buchtel Parker Officer Cady Athens County Infirmary C. V. Coakley William Nagle Joe Sheskey William Fitzer J. C. Covert Sherif Herb J. Parker J. ©. Covert Covert

Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Guests

New England Mr and Mrs Ralph Wright and Harry Miss Ethel Shiley and Mrs Mont Stanley of Cannonville were Sunday guests of Mrs Myrtle Stewart. Mrs Dora Worthing and Mr Frank Bolis of Athens were the over Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Fred Starlin. Several local couples and families hosted and visited across Athens Circle Hill Guysville Trimble and Zanesville with numerous over Sunday and weekend stays.

Ralph Wright Harry Ethel Shiley Mont Stanley Cannonville Myrtle Stewart Dora Worthing Frank Bolis Athens Fred Starlin George Antle John Maynard Trimble J. H. McKinley Blanche Arnett Jenneth Warden E. L. Grosvenor Stella Poston Mildred Zelma Copeland Will Dodds Columbus John Bennett Delbert Hardy Sherman W. Va Lawrence Bennett Aliens Bertie Lewis Arnold Smith Circle Hill Harve Cunningham Gail and Dale Ed Cunningham Guysville Emmett Copeland Wade Fred Copeland McDonald Trinidle Maynard Audria Bennett Marietta Parkershore Gladys Hill RB. B. Wyatt George Wharff Giouster O. O. Bryson Stanton James S. J. Davis James Burchfield Canaanville Elijah Poston Zanesville Robert Smith Alex Smith John Mathews

Pheasant Eggs and Ring-Neck Birds Distributed

Frank X. Rauch, president of the local fish and game association, has received 200 pheasant eggs from the state for hatching and invites interested parties to call at his bakery to secure them. Next month he will receive 200 ring-neck pheasants to be released in Athens county and not kept for propagation.

Frank X. Rauch Fish and Game Association Rauch Athens County

Contempt Charge Against Varnell Six Fueled by Payment Default

Sheriff Parker returned from Columbus with Varnell Six, sued for divorce by his wife Clara Six. Temporary alimony was granted to Clara but not paid. A warrant for contempt of court was issued. Six was captured in Columbus and escorted to Athens, now staying in the calaboose.

Parker Columbus Varnell Six Athens County Clara Six Athens Calaboose

Dots to Braille Prints Aid Blind Readers

Pictures printed in dots on the Braille system mark a new innovation for assisting the blind, offering tactile representation of images and improving accessibility for readers with visual impairments.

Court Notes From June 26 Proceedings

Guardians appointed for Mary Simninski and for the minor defendant Mary Simninskii. M D Hughes accepted guardianship. Divorce trial Dutton v Dutton set for July 1 1921. Gertrude Warren vs Thomas Warren trial set for July 7 1921. Leave granted to withdraw motion. Hiatt S Dones case adjourned.

Julius Simninsk Briget Simninski Mary Simninskii M. D. Hughes Hughes Herbert P. Dutton Estella Dutton Gertrude Warren Thomas &. Warren

Court actions and bonds set in Ohio cases

Involving Martha Kinder versus Winfred Kinder with trial set for July 7. Harley Brown ordered to enter a $100 recognizance bond for alleged motor vehicle theft. J H Christian ordered to pay $50 June 1 and face contempt charges by July 7. Casa Boden versus Hewitt & Boden Co. injunction granted and stockholder inspection rights denied, appeal ordered for records.

J. H. Christian J. H. Christian Va Crystal Christian Casa Boden Hewitt & Boden Co Hewitt 4 Roden Co

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