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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1920

Page

5

Athens Girl To Wed Navy Officer In Autumn

Engagement announced for Miss Hazel Brown McKinstry daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry McKinstry of Athens and Lieutenant George C. Hawkins U S Navy. The couple met at a dinner dance hosted by Lt Hawkins family in Philadelphia. Hawkins sails for Panama soon aboard the submarine 0 15. Miss McKinstry, Athens High School 1915 alumna, Ohio University Kindergarten diploma 1918, Pi Beta Phi member, has worked in Norfolk Va in the pay office of the air station.

Athens M. Lee Kurtz Philadelphia Hazel Brown McKinstry George C. Hawkins U. S. Navy Maiden Hall Paul R. Kirchner Washington D. C Hawkins

Beout basketball tournament announced for March 19 and 20

Announced by Superintendent Morgan the Beout tournament will be staged in the armory on March 19 and 20. A similar meet last year saw Ath er scouts win first and Chillicothe second. With local champions graduated, Athens must rely on a new team to contend this year.

Morgan Ther Scouts Chillicothe Athens

Death of B S Cunningham Veteran of Civil War

B S Cunningham aged and respected citizen and Civil War veteran died Sunday morning at his home after breakfast. He is survived by his widow and seven children, all married except Flora and Charley who lived with their parents, plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Nearby relatives were noted visiting and moving rumor as neighbors interacted with the Noland family.

B. S. Cunningham Flora Charley Etta Fenney Marion H. Noland Emma Smith Eva Noland Milo Foster Curtis Little Hocking Ott. Devore Coolville

Farewell notices and social visits in local scene

The list covers Gladys Partlow and Beulah Mills leaving for Akron with a farewell party hosted by Mrs. William Partlow. It notes visits by Mr. Clifford C. Cornell in Columbus, Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae gathering, Athens Needle Club meeting, and several visits from families including Dowlers, Wise, Tinker, and Johnsons. Also mentions Mrs. Ralph Jennings traveling to Columbus to see Kitty Gordon in Lady Kitty.

William Partlow Gladys Beulah Mills Akron Helen Grace Roush Helen Sherlock Mable Carr Lola Carpenter Doris Cameron Gladys Partlow Ralph P. Jennings Columbus Kitty Gordon Lady Kitty The Hartman

Ryan Wins Ohio Welterweight Title By KO Over Doty

Billy Ryan of Cincinnati knocked out Al Doty of Canton in the ninth round to claim the Ohio welterweight title. Referee Davis counted Doty multiple times as the bout progressed with dots of eight, nine, and ten in the later rounds before the finish. Carl Rambaud and Kid Walthers also scored quick knockouts in earlier bouts.

Canton Billy Ryan Cincinnati Ohio al Doty Bou Doty Davis Ryan Doty Carl Rambaud Massillon Bumbo Myers Freer Kid Walthers Nton Kid Pahlen

Corning forms sportsmen club to aid Perry county game

Corning plans a new sportsmen club aligned with Glouster to improve game conditions in Perry county. W P Reese and Will Wolf led a Corning meeting after hearing Glouster’s history. Dr B L Murphy was elected president and C L Tharp secretary. Aiming to create a game preserve near the Glouster preserve, the effort drew enthusiasm and early enrollments. The Glouster club will assist Corning, and another gathering is set for next Sunday with Glouster members likely to attend.

Glouster Corning Glouster Club W. P. Reese Will Wolf B. L. Murphy C. L. Tharp Perry County

Mrs Bert Robinson Dies at Hollister Following Illness

Mrs Bert Robinson died at her Hollister home about 3 o'clock this morning from pneumonia after an attack of influenza. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Bert Robinson Hollister

Ohio University Extension School Nears Close at Glouster

The extension school of Ohio University in Glouster nears completion this winter. Most teachers regret the end but are fortunate to have Prof. Bert M. Thompson as instructor from the university.

Ohio University Glouster Bert. M. Thompson Thompson

Alumni meeting called for at Gloucester High School

The notice invites all members of the Gloucester High School alumni association to attend a meeting Thursday evening at the high school. It praises progressive instruction and modern methods used by a long-serving superintendent of a large school system.

The Giouster High School

Smiths Welcome Daughter Born This Morning

Mr and Mrs John Smith are parents of a daughter born this morning at the family home. The newborn’s gender is female and both mother and baby are reported in good condition.

John Smith

Deaths Dolly Roach Private Funeral Held

Miss Dolly Roach youngest daughter of R Wayne Roach died in Athens March 4 after a long illness. A private funeral was held at 10 a m Monday with interment in West Union street cemetery. She had to leave Athens High School in junior year and could not resume her voice studies. Her soprano voice showed promise before illness ended her career.

Dolly Roach West Union Street R. Wayne Roach Athens Mss

Surprise Dinner at Hooper Ridge Honoring Wilbur Kasler

A surprise noonday dinner was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Kasler on Hooper Ridge in Ohio to celebrate their son Wilbur Kasler's nineteenth birthday. About forty guests from Millfield The Plains Athens and surrounding areas attended a picnic meal with music from Mrs. Earl Linscott and the Victrola.

Hooper Ridge A. A. Kasler Wilbur F. EB. Boudinot Millfield Edgar Keirns and Sons Earl Linscott G. L. Bryson Emmett Linscott T. H. Boudinot Lillian Linscott Blanche Linscott Emma

City Affairs to Be Discussed at Chamber Luncheon

Service Director Williams will discuss general city affairs including street paving on Court and West Union streets at the Chamber of Commerce weekly luncheon Wednesday. Citizens urged to attend and a cordial invitation is extended to the mayor and city council.

Williams Court West Union Chamber of Commerce

Annual Meeting of Athens Merchants Set for Thursday Evening

The Athens Retail Merchants Association will hold its annual meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms at 7 o'clock Thursday evening, March 11. The semi social event features refreshments and cigars and typically attracts full membership attendance.

Athens Retail Merchants Association Chamber of Commerce

Night Caller Kills Fincastle Man at Door

Clay Miller aged 25 of Hell's Creek Fincastle was shot dead at his doorstep by an unidentified visitor at night. His wife and two young children did not hear any words spoken.

Fincastle Clay Miller Hell‘s Creek Miller

Hypo-Cod Promises Relief From Nervous Fatigue

Testimonial ad claims Searle's Hypo-Cod restores appetite and sleep for a Columbus man at 1067 Michigan Ave. It warns many feel weak and worried about illness, then urges prevention. Sold by McKee Drug Co. with price $1.25 plus 5c war tax among merchants.

Columbus Searle F. H. Comeans Mr. Comeans Michigan Ave Columbus Railway, Light & Power Company McKee Drug Co

Dreco Receives Patient Praise From Ohio Rural Route

John Call of Route 6 Athena, Ohio, a longtime Athens County road superintendent, reports- Dreco medicine relieved his backache kidney issues and gas bloating after multiple treatments. He credits rapid improvement to Dreco and urges friends to try it, noting better sleep appetite and regular bowels. Cline Pharmacy in Athens is promoting the herbal tonic.

Dreco Akron John Call Route 6 Athena Call Athens Co Athens Cline Pharmacy

Wood and Daugherty split the Ohio primary plan

In Columbus Ohio March 9 a split campaign formed with Leonard Wood and Harry M Daugherty leading rival Republican factions. A Wood organization will mirror the Daugherty machine nationwide with district chairs county committees and a separate women's group. Mrs W O Thompson heads the Women's State Central Committee. Resolutions urge unratified states to adopt the federal woman suffrage amendment.

Columbus Leonard Wood Ohio Harry M. Daugherty Daugherty W. O. Thompson Ohio State University

Robin Red Breast Declares Spring Visits Johnson Garage

In a yearly custom, Robin Red Breast arrives Monday at sunset at W. B. Johnson's garage to announce the arrival of spring and prepare the automobile for a seasonal coat. The playful note frames spring as a timely civic cue.

Robin Red Breast W. B. Johnson

Logan Beaten in a Bowling Match

In Columbus the Owen Manufacturing Company team from Logan lost to the Columbus team by 226 pins. Collison and Acker struggled with accuracy. The third match is set for Logan on Saturday night March 20.

Logan Columbus Owen Manufacturing Company Collison Acker

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ociety Neils B. M. Covert With Mr. Covert Nelsonville Clifford C. Cornell Alpha Gamma Delta J. H. Dowler New Marshfield P. G. Dowler Athens Needle Club E. C. Woodworth South College Street Vern Johnson C. L. Wise Richland Avenue Glouster News Ian Burchfield Dollison Owe Gormley Ucker Hartlein Youngman DeAtley Bischof Harry Lauder Gluck McCormack Caruso Galli-Caroi Victrola Victor Records
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