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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1921

Page

3

Standard Bearers Entertained and New Members Added

The Standard Bearers of the M. E. church met at Miss Ruth Miller's home on Chestnut street Tuesday evening for a business session and program. Miss I retta Mooney sang, Ruth Wolfe accompanied, and Althea Rickards led a chapter in the study book. Sixteen new members were received, and the next meeting will be hosted by Miss Elizabeth Riley on Short Street. Refreshments followed. Volunteers are asked to help trim trees and repair Fort Street cemetery, including straightening tombstones and hedging the grounds. Call Mrs. F. G. Cooley if you can help.

M. E. Church Ruth Miller Chestnut Street Miss I Retta Mooney Ruth Wolfe Althea Rickards Essie Cline Alveda Severance Maud Ward Elizabeth Riley Gail F. G. Cooley Forst Street Fort St

Presbyterian Missionary Members Urged to Settle Dues

Mrs W L Hudson treasurer of the Presbyterian missionary society asks all church ladies with unpaid dues to settle immediately to close the year.

W. L. Hudson The Presbyterian Missionary Society

Local Social Roundup Sees Friends Gather at Middleport and Lancaster

F G Cooley spends a few days at Middleport and Pomeroy with friends. Mrs J E Wilson visits Lancaster on Tuesday as guest of Mrs Ed Owens.

F. G. Cooley Middleport Pomeroy J. E. Wilson Lancaster Edith Owens

Ohio State Telephone completes storage battery installation

The Ohio State Telephone Company finished installing a full new storage battery system for ringing, replacing the old dry cell equipment. Manager Roy Maze says the upgrade will improve both business and residential service quality.

Ohio State Telephone Company Roy Maze

Betas Tie Nelsonville In Fast YMCA Basketball Clash

Beta Theta Pi V8 N H S plays Nelsonville High at the YMCA gym on Wednesday night March 2. The game ends 47 to 47 after a fast and exciting contest. Lineup includes Crouse Hugo Sisson Hugo and Sisson with referees Walkingburg and Burnell and timekeeper Preston.

Beta Theta Pi V8. N. H. S Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Ohio West Virginia Nelsonville Betas N. H. S Crouse Charles Hugo and Sisson Walkingburg and Burnell Preston

Social Notes From City Stages

Mrs. N. Hill is spending a few days in Columbus. T. C. Green is in Cincinnati on business.

Death notice for Athens resident's father

A death notice notes the passing of the former resident's father, prompting a call to Athens on Wednesday for family and services.

Athens

W R C Meeting Moves to K P Hall

The regular meeting Monday night at 7 o'clock of the W R C will be held in their own rooms in the K of P hall instead of the Junior hall as announced in yesterday's Messenger.

K. of P. Hall

Ladies Aid Society elects church officers at meeting

At a regular Ladies Aid Society meeting at the Presbyterian church officers were elected with Mrs. F. G. Cooley as president and Mrs. George Johnson as first vice president. The group allocated fifty dollars for county Sunday school work and planned regular meetings. April birthday women will host the society on the first Wednesday afternoon in April in the church social rooms.

Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church F. G. Cooley George Johnson L. R. Kelch T. C. Galvin Charles Myers Ligget

Hyperion Club to Hostess Ladies Saturday Afternoon

Mrs. J. M. Hyde will host the Hyperion club gathering Saturday afternoon, inviting club ladies to attend the event at her residence.

Hyperion Club J. M. Hyde

Sister-in-law of Mrs. James Dow dies. funeral in Columbus

Mrs Phil Kelch received word Wednesday afternoon of the death of her sister in law Mrs James Dow in Columbus. Mrs Dow lived here a few months and leaves her husband and two young sons. Mrs Kelch left for Columbus today where funeral services will be held. Mr and Mrs E H Mathews were there Friday afternoon.

Phil Kelch James Dow Columbus

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Chicago W. Madison Advy

Two Stray Boys Detained by Police in Columbus

Two boys aged 16 and 18 were picked up for begging and loitering in Columbus. They stated their names as Norris and that they lived on the West Side. Relatives were notified and a brother collected them. one boy had a prior issue noted.

Norris Weat Columbus

Quarrel Drives Brother to Leave Family Home

After a dispute with their father, a son decided to depart the family home with his brother accompanying him for support.

Woman files non-support suit in mayor court

Mrs. Letitia Chapman filed an affidavit in mayor's court against her husband Henry Chapman alleging non-support. Henry Chapman is said to be in West Virginia and an effort will be made to apprehend him.

Letitia Chapman Henry Chapman Henry West Virginia

Gambling charges haunt city court session

Mayor McCune presided a busy court last evening with seven citizens appearing on gambling charges. Six pleaded guilty and paid fines of ten dollars plus costs. Robert Barron had case dismissed. An affidavit against Nick Nerrick alleges operating a gambling place and a hearing is set for tonight.

McCune Curt Fuller Porter Barron Harry Thomas Lawrence Walker Carl Lauderback Henry Levering Robert Barron Nick Nerrick

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Elizabeth Dyson at Colum bus Home

Mrs Sam Robertson hosted a birthday dinner at her West Columbus Street residence honoring her mother Mrs Eliza beth Dyson on her seventy six birthday. Noon meal served with guests including Mrs Louis Wolfe Mrs William Kerns and daughter Ethel of Murray City Mr Edward Figgins of Columbus and several Dresher and Kanter family members.

Sam Robertson West Columbus Street Elizabeth Dyson Louis Wolfe William Kerns Ethel Murray City Edward Figgins Columbus Jane Kanter William Jones Charles Dresher Mabel Dresher Vern Dresher

Reception for New Members at Methodist Church

The Metho dist church hosts a 7 30 reception tonight in the social rooms for new members. A brief program of addresses and music will be followed by luncheon and fellowship.

Methodist Church

Camden Visitors With Mrs Paul Wilkins

Camden New Jersey resident and her daughter Mrs Paul Wilkins of Philadelphia visited J D Bass and family on Tuesday.

Camden N. J Paul Wilkins Philadelphia J. D. Bass

Fear Japan to Move Troops to Siberia

Washington reports military officials monitoring Japan dispatching additional troops to Siberia to replace the current Japanese force with French divisions.

Washington Mar Siberia Japan Frech

Relieved Troops Said to Be Near by Experts

Experts believe troops are being relieved at the location, with Mary cited as a possible area of operation. The report notes ongoing maneuvers and strategic redeployments shaping the scene.

Street cars in Hamburg equipped with new safety boxes

Street car units in Hamburg have all been outfitted with Witt Lam safety boxes and related warning devices. Officials indicate the boxes are affixed to cars and may also be applied to other transport units.

Hamburg Geral

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