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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1921

Page

3

Nelsonville Woman's Community Club Meets at High School

One hundred twenty ladies attended an evening meeting at the Nelsonville high school auditorium to discuss beautification projects for spring. The club reported 203 members and hopes to reach 500. plans include lawn sodding, shrub planting, and a campaign to address stray dogs with official help.

Woman’s Community Club Womanis Community Club W. H. Parks North End The Christian Church Margaret Rosser Charles Tedrow

Eve lyn Marguerite Rosser Birthday Party

Mrs. Charles Rosser and Mrs. Eugene James hosted on Tuesday March 1 from 3 to 5 for Eve lyn Marguerite Rosser's birthday anniversary. Guests enjoyed music games and a lunch. gifts were received from Ruth Carter Margaret Vore Josephine Vore John Richard James Susie Kelly Mose Rosser Vivian James Louise Hanning Gladys Pyle Edith Biggle Jennie Biggle Mary Ellen Farrow Mary Margaret Monahan Lillian Call Catherine Tate Hene Keating Mildred Rosser Eugenia Rosser Geraldine Rosser and Marguerite Rosser.

Charles Rosser Eugene James Evelyn Marguerite Ruth Carter Margaret Josephine Vore John Richard James Susie Kelly Mose David Rosser Vivian Elaine James Louise Gladys Hanning Ruth Pyle Edith Jennie Biggle Mary Ellen Farrow Mary Margaret Monahan Lillian Call Catherine Tate Hene Keating Mildred Eugenia Rosser Geraldine Marguerite Rosser

Chamber of Commerce Plans March Meeting Agenda

The first March meeting of the chamber will be held tomorrow evening. Supper will be served promptly at 6 15. Details on a city manager form of government will be discussed and signatures gathered for a legal petition. Other business items will be addressed.

Missionary Society Meeting Set by Christian Woman’s Society

The Christian Woman's Missionary Society will meet Thursday evening at 7 o'clock at Mrs. C. L. Johnson's home. A good attendance is desired.

Revered Mann Guests with Pataskala Family

Rev. A. M. Mann of Pataskala Ohio visits daughter Mrs. Wilbur Johnson and family for a period of stay and hospitality.

Rev A. M. Mann Pataskala, Ohio Wilbur Johnson

Mrs Will Stewart Visits Then Leaves for St Paul

Mrs. Will Stewart departed Tuesday for her home in St. Paul Minnesota after visiting here with her mother Mrs. Julia Baird. Her sister Miss Hattie Baird and her son Baird accompanied her as far as Columbus.

Will Stewart St. Paul Minn Julia Baird Hattie Baird Baird Columbus

Henry Wallace Slowly Improves After Eye Surgery

Mr Henry Wallace underwent eye surgery at a Columbus hospital on Saturday and is slowly improving.

H.enry Wallace Columbus Hospital

Police Court fines in McCune case figures

William Hashman was fined 3100 and costs for transporting liquor Louis Wend paid 50 and costs for running a gambling house and Chas Marsh 5 and costs for being drunk in McCune's court Monday night.

William Hashman Louis Wend Chas. Marsh I. Wi McCune’s

Missionary Society Meeting Shifts to Friday

The Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. Ida Jewett replacing Thursday. Mrs. Charles Monks and Mrs. J. D. Ledlie will assist as hostesses.

Acting Postmaster Resignation Takes Effect in Nelsonville

On March 1, James Sharp resigned as Nelsonville postmaster. C. G will serve as acting postmaster pending a permanent appointment.

James Sharp Nelsonville C. G

Acting Postmaster Appointed. Sharp to Bank Officer

Jack Pritchard was appointed acting postmaster and will serve until a permanent appointment is made. Mr. Sharp, who has held the position about eight years, will enter Citizens' Central Bank and become an active officer of the institution.

Jack) Pritchard Sharp Citizens’ Central Bank

Meeting Place Changed for Women’s Relief Corps

On account of repairs at the K of P building the Women’s Relief Corps will meet at the J O U A M hall Monday evening March 7. Every member requested to be present.

K. of P Women’s Relief Corps

New Photo Studio to Open in Mechem Building

A new photo studio plans to open in the Mechem building on West Columbus street around March 15. They will also operate a studio in Logan.

Star Mechem West Columbus Street Logan

Busy Bee Marathon Club Hosts Luncheon

Mrs. Dave Gorsuch entertained 28 members and 10 guests of the Busy Bee Marathon Club at her Myers street home with a dainty luncheon last evening.

Busy Bee Marathon Club Dave Gorsuch Myers Street

Carbon Lodge Social Evening Honors Master’s Degree

The Master’s Degree was conferred on one candidate last night by Carbon Lodge. William Smith of Lancaster and F. M. Callaway of Dun Glen and six members from Glouster were the out of town guests. After the work a banquet was served and a social time was enjoyed by many until 3 A. M.

Carbon Lodge William Smith Lancaster F. M. Callaway Dun Glen Glouster

Sportsmen Notes Meeting for Snowshoe Event Tonight

Sportsmen invite members to gather at the Co-op store on March 2 at 7 30 for a briefing about a snow shoe activity.

Woman in Gold Coast Murder Sits in Cell

Mrs. Isabella Cora Orthwein, charged with murder, sat in a Chicago jail cell recalling a life of restless moving and night life. She admitted loving Herbert Zeigler, then said she killed him after he became abusive.

Carl Victor Little United Press Chicago Mar Isabella Cora Orthwein Columbus Ohio Golden Palace Murer Pittsburg Big City Ralph Orthwein St. Louis New York Herbert Zeigler Herbert Herb

Nazarene Church hosts revival and visiting locals

The Plains reports a revival at the Factory M E Church drawing good crowds and inspiring sermons. Visitors include Mrs Oscar Knowlton and daughter Margaria from near Albany, Miss Jennie Finney of Athens, Miss Gladys Herrick of Lancaster, Mrs Sam Courtright from Pennsylvania, and Rev Overly from Chillicothe. ف

Oscar Knowlton Margaria Albany S&. G. Nichols Howie Nelsonville C. P. Wood Jennie Finney Athens The Nazarene Church Gladys Herrick Lancaster F. M. McHarg Sam Courtright Pennsylvania Sam Jellison James Powell Pomeroy Floyd Linscott Amesville M. FE Harrison Davis Logan Overly of Chillicothe the Nazarene Church Wanda Powell Warren Roush Strouds Ham

Simplicity of Faith Urged in Local Revival Sermon

Evangelist Hakin preached on faith at the Richland Avenue M P church revival, arguing belief must be active. He contrasted belief in scripture with passive assent, urging people to act on faith and take God at His Word for salvation.

Evangelist Hakin Richland Avenue M. P

Mine Workers Attend Mass Meeting at Adew Court House

Miners and others gather at Adew Court House on Saturday for a mass meeting. Attendees discuss labor issues and solidarity amid ongoing employment concerns.

Adew Court House

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