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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1921
Page
8
The men and women Bible classes of Pome Roy Presbyterian Sunday school challenged younger classes in a contest. The veterans paid for and hosted a banquet last night at the church. The event featured a program, games and plentiful refreshments.
Street car workers face a 20 percent wage cut as the local street car company issues a bulletin announcing the measure. The action prompts likely labor unrest and potential service disruptions in the city.
After March 15 the employer held an all night session and voted the cut will not be accepted. If the order stands the motormen and conductors plan to bring the cars out on the morning of March 16.
Mesdames Smith Persons Tracey hosted a tea for the ladies class at Simpson M E church Banquet Hall honoring Mrs H C Pownall on her birthday anniversary. About 60 attendees enjoyed a program refreshments and a leather handbag and birthday cake were presented to the teacher who has led the class for years.
County health officer Dr McCullough via Mayor Williams issued an order banning swine within Middleport limits except with special health approval. Hogs must be kept at least 200 feet from any residence, reflecting wartime measures relaxing controls.
George Musser, a Rutland caterer, traveled from Athens to manage home affairs including papering his house and selling his tobacco crop. He remains undecided about returning to Athens.
The Rutland girls face Middleport and the boys take on Wilkesville at Pomeroy Armory Friday night to wrap up the season.
Mrs. Martha Huntley and daughters Nell and Edith, who wintered in Pomeroy with Miss Emma Lee, returned yesterday to their farm near Marietta. Mrs. Warner Fry of New Haven underwent an appendicitis operation at Parkersburg hospital. Lloyd Grimm of New Haven died at his home yesterday. Presley Gardner and son-in-law Edwin Little of Rutland bought a 100 acre farm near New Philadelphia Ohio and plan to move by April 1.
A supper hosted by the ladies of the Middleport Baptist church raised approximately $100 for church needs. The event drew community support and reflected active local involvement.
Governor Davis appointed Ross White to fill the unexpired term after Cherrington resigned from the common pleas court seat to which he was elected for six years at 3500 dollars a year. White had previously resigned as prosecuting attorney.
Justice Martin performed two marriages within a day or two. First, W. H. Stillwagner and Mrs. Jessie Harger of Naylors Run exchanged vows. Second, George Robinson and Miss Clara Banks were united in matrimony.
Pomeroy schools face reduced tax receipts as re apportioned real estate values drop state aid calculations. Officials seek state authorities to re adjust aid so local finances can be stabilized. Minor wording note: text shows scuffed phrasing but core facts are preserved.
Meigs County Savings and Loan Company opens this morning with organizer M A Kraus in charge as secretary and general manager. The Pomeroy and Middleport Telephone Company releases a new telephone directory.
Mr. and Mrs. C Stowe and daughter Miss Gertrude have bought the Barna residence, a coal operator's home in Middleport. Barna will relocate to Charleston West Virginia, while the Stowe family prepares to move from Pomeroy into the new house soon.
New England Mr and Mrs Stanton James of Athens visited L McDonald family on Sunday. Ray Stewart of Jacksonville stayed with his mother Myrtle Stewart. A J Gould and daughters Norma and Lena traveled to Williamstown W Va for Rev Goulds funeral. Mrs Fred Starlin and son Ward visited her parents in Canaanville last week. Edward Grosvenor and Bertie Lewis visited Athens and Circle Hill. Myrtle Stewart visited Jacksonville last week and Audria Bennett visits Byesville relatives. John Tedrow of Columbus stayed with his mother Caroline Tedrow and sister L J McDonald. Florence Hill of Columbus died and will be interred at McDougall. James Burchfield and Cynthia Ginn visit Canaanville this weekend. Mrs Dolly Darnell and daughter Sarah Shepherd of Canaan...
The article notes that Wallace of Iowa will become secretary of agriculture in the Harding administration. It describes him as editor of a widely circulated farm paper and a leading farming figure of the Middle West. His appointment is expected to be well received by agriculturists.
Sunday guests of R D Hughes and family attend a Presbyterian Sunday School program titled Alas ka on March 6. The Foreign Missionary Society meets March 3 at the home of Mrs Edgar Grosvenor.
Reports from Hockingport list the death of Mrs. Messenger on February 23 at a Parkersburg hospital after surgery on February 21. Community ties include neighbors purchasing Wells property, visiting relatives in Condent and Newberry, and locals moving between farms.
Taylor Ridge Roland Mulpas was visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Raymond Mulpas at McDougal on Thursday.
Revival services ongoing at Sugar Creek draw visitors including Mr. Shelton of Marietta and Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Santa with Mrs. Swisher of Columbus. Omega and Athens residents visit. Miss Mellie Rankin stays with mother Mrs. P Rankin who is ill but improving. Granddaughter hosts Seamen and Cowan families visiting for the revival.
Mrs A M Lewis and Mrs Thomas Parfitt of Athens called on their sister Mrs Rhoda Augustine. Mrs Ben Black and her son Ansvn spent an evening last week visiting friends at Circle Hill.
Washington dispatch reports Republican leaders plan a withdrawal of American troops from the Rhine soon after March 4 as European tensions rise with French moves toward the German border. The Knox resolution to seek peace with Germany advances in the Senate while Harding plans remain unchanged. Attention also centers on the League of Nations response to Yap and Mesopotamian mandates amid reparations talks.
Miss Margaret Egan leaves for Gary Indiana to visit her brother James Egan. Athens hosts include Lenora Frame Alice Ayres and Hazel Radcliff. Nearby residents Chauncey Van Dyke and Isaac Van Dyke exchange visits. Thurman Radcliff Hiram Radcliff James Burchfield and Fred Starlin guests and attendees of events in New England. The week features many Athens visitors and local movements plus illness and work departures.
The local lodge of Elks elected its officers for the coming year and will install on April 5. Exalted Ruler O. L. Hoisington leads. other officers include W. H. Logan, D. K. Seward, H. G. Jefferson, Alex M. Moore, Harry Beckley, J. A. Fuller, and W. J. McGuire. Retiring Exalted Ruler Ara Butcher is elected delegate and Charles DeMolet is alternate to the Los Angeles stand lodge convention in July.
The Supreme Court ruled sections of the Lever Act unconstitutional, striking down government actions that halted the 1919 coal strike and later pursued profiteers and hoarders in foodstuffs and other essentials.
The Messenger reports a state examiner's note correcting a clerical error in Athens finances. A finding of 100 dollars against council clerk C. H. Harris is corrected to ten dollars. The change clarifies the clerk’s liability in the city report.
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