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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1921
Page
3
Mrs Birdie Dexter aged 36 died Friday at her Myers Street home in Nelsonville. She leaves her mother husband and three children. The remains were sent to Gallipolis for burial.
About sixty men attended last evening’s banquet in the church social rooms hosted by the men’s class. A two course meal was prepared and served by the men, followed by a social hour and a young men’s quartet performance. The event was described as highly enjoyable.
The Bible study class of the Episcopal church met at Mrs. Attwood’s home for an interesting and instructive session led by Mr. Ray Ashby. The next gathering is planned with Miss Mabel Poston on Tuesday March 8 at 7 p.m.
Mrs. W. J. Scott is spending a few days with friends and relatives at Zaleski. She is visiting local households and enjoying a brief stay in the community.
Adam Schuler of East Franklin Street generously donated his services Friday to cleaning the Fort Street cemetery. He worked from morning until afternoon as volunteers are sought to improve the grounds, with thanks expressed by the committee. Edith Owens of Lancaster visited Friday as a guest of relatives.
The notice urges modernizing yards not dumps and encourages front and rear lawn care. Residents on East Franklin Street mobilized workers to clean and prepare for spring gardening and sodding.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian church held a Thursday evening party in the church social rooms with music games and a lunch. About forty attendees participated. Miss Hyla Harrold spent the weekend at Camp Sherman as guest of Captain and Mrs Schmidt.
The Episcopal Church holds an evening service featuring prayer at 6 45 followed by a sermon delivered by the rector.
Paul E. Kempton leads Sunday school at 9 30 with a morning worship at 10 30 themed The Field is The World. Evening worship at 7 features The Man Christ Jesus. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7. Official board meets Monday March 7 at 7.
The pastor will preach at 9:30 and 10:30 with evening services at 6 and 7. Morning sermon title The tribute of a saint to Christ. Junior congregation hears The seal of the living pmol illustrated by some old signet ngs. Endeavor Topic Thy Kingdom come. Sunday school lesson Jesus among his friends Matt 26 1 18.
Pastor J. C. Brillhart leads Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 9 30, sermon at 10 30, praise service at 2 30, evangelistic service at 7 pm. Special quartet, church prayer meeting Wednesday 7 pm, cottage prayer Friday 7 pm.
Pastor C L Johnson leads Bible school at 9 30 A M with a goal of 600 attendees. Morning worship at 10 30 A M features A Man of God by A McLean for the memorial service. Evening evangelistic service at 7 P M titled The Day of Salvation. Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor Societies meet at 6 P M. Midweek service Wednesday at 7 P M in the large auditorium. Attendance has ranged from 100 to 200 each Wednesday.
The association urges hunters and fishermen to join as it targets 2000 members this year. It invites suggestions at meetings and notes past fish releases with plans for larger hatchery supplies, plus snow shoes and pheasants expected soon.
A train collision near Porter Indiana on a conjoined track of the Michigan Central and another line leaves the number of dead uncertain due to mangled bodies. The wreck happened late in the day where the two lines merge into one.
Chicago March 4 The inauguration of President Harding is seen by E L Cragen head of the Aluminum Chemical Company as curing industrial blues. He says readjustment in conditions and confidence rose with the election showing capital and labor trust in the new administration.
A local column notes organized efforts against the Cincinnati mayor with a community dog drive. The piece mentions helping the Woman's Community Club in targeting stray dogs estimated at 1650 and invites readers to join the Wednesday 7:30 meeting at the Co op store.
George B. Hawke files in Ohio Supreme Court alleging Mayor John Galvin gross neglect for failing to enforce prohibition in Cincinnati. Hawke seeks writ to compel Governor Davis to notify Galvin and hold a hearing to remove him if charges prove true.
The Canaanville, Ohio parent teacher association met March 1 with grades three through five performing. President W D Baker led a Q and A as teachers discussed establishing a junior high school and urged parents to visit county junior high schools to assess their success. The next meeting is March 17.
Citizens in southern Morgan County denounce the alleged abuse of an 11 year old by Spurrier Ridge school teacher Earl Smith. Reports claim the boy was forced into a ring, stood on one foot with the other raised, and whipped for up to an hour, leaving him leg paralyzed and needing medical care. The case went to McConnelsville court with rumors of a lynching attempt.
Charles Carmack died last night after shooting himself as his wife entered the house seeking divorce in Dover Ohio. The incident occurred March 5 and local authorities reported no further details available.
Altoona Pennsylvania March 5 suspension of 100 employees at the Pennsylvania railroad shops was announced by company officials.
Alvin Mayor Galvin dismissed the Columbus filing seeking his removal as silly and ridiculous. He said prohibition and other laws are enforced here better than in any other city in the country.
A storage warehouse belonging to Jacob E. Coursen was destroyed early today in Wilmington with a fire loss of about 100000 dollars and about thirty automobiles on the first floor incinerated.
A Norwegian electrician unveils a push button designed to ensure signals are heard where intended. The device provides audible cues at the point of use, aiming to improve communication in busy work environments.
A joint meeting of the YMCA and YWCA at Ohio University drew many students to the gym Friday evening from 7:30 to 10. The event featured singing of old songs, a short program, and performances by the Johnson twins, Dorothy Kennedy, and Sara Fitten as readers.
The government maintains a 26 cent retail sugar price in Newfoundland and has bought enough stock to last until June 1921. It cannot relax controls without risking a loss of 120000 dollars.
The trial of Leroy Nickerson near Guysville was postponed due to his attorney John J. Woolley being out of town. Nickerson, arraigned a week earlier before Justice Helwig, pleaded not guilty to failure to send his three minor children to school, charged by truancy officer Jacob Glenn. Nickerson is out on a $200 bond.
A. B. Roush, game protector of Bellaire, resigned after being removed from payroll on charges of inefficiency following a recent investigation. He handed the notice to A. C. Baxter, chief of the bureau of fish and game in Columbus Ohio.
Jos. H. Craven of Youngstown sues Baltimore and Ohio alleging a dislocated shoulder from throwing a switch. Craven seeks damages of 25000 dollars in Cleveland court.
Two bandits robbed Arthur Struthers in Cleveland, taking forty cents in the small pickings incident.
Alvah Eli Dent born January 22 1864 in Ames township Athens county died February 20 1921 at Grant Hospital Columbus Ohio age 57 years 28 days after long illness. He was lifelong Methodist and later First M E church Athens member. a singer and public-spirited worker. He married Lovey T Jolley September 1888 and left seventy two sons and five daughters with his wife. Survived by mother sister brothers and many relatives. Burial or church rites noted with religious reflections.
Columbus Ohio March 5. A party of Columbus American Association baseball players left today for their training camp in Ranger Texas. The group includes several notable players and will prepare for the upcoming season with workouts and drills in the dry Ranger air.
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