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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1921
Page
3
The column argues wealth starts with a savings account and small deposits, growing via compound interest. It highlights safety, convenience, and steady growth as key benefits, noting assets surpassing $21,000,000.
Mrs. Harry Mathews entertained the M. F. Club girls at her Athens home Thursday evening. Members present included Mrs. Dow James, Mrs. Austin Kontner, Mrs. Richard Jones, Hazel Bagely, Clara Keys, Hazel Shafer, Helen Verna Hand, Marie Mc. Mrs. Ed Shafer attended as guest.
James Newman’s dray and team of horses nearly fell into a canal this morning as bank failure caused part of the bank to give way. Quick action by the teamster and several men saved the horses. the dray sustained minor damage.
The New Minister will be staged Thursday March 10 at 7 30 P M in the Christian church auditorium by Athens Christian church members. The performance is presented under the auspices of the Women’s Missionary Society and follows a successful two night engagement in nearby town.
Mrs. C. L. Johnson organizes a get-together Monday at 7 PM at Mrs. Will Fleck’s home. She heads the depot circles of the community club urging all local families to remove litter near the station and present a pleasant view for visitors.
Mrs George Dille becomes captain of Walnut and High streets replacing Mrs Charles Maffin in the Woman's Community effort. The change reflects local leadership in the neighborhood outreach program.
The Parent-Teacher Association of the Central building will hold a meeting Friday afternoon at 2 o clock. A fine program will be given. All the parents are urged to attend.
White carnations and green potted plants decorated the six o clock dinner at Lucile Wells and Elizabeth Kaelin’s home on Poplar Street. The event drew a long guest list including Mrs F X Rauck of Athens and many local residents in a refined St Patrick’s Day themed evening.
Glouster Ohio's Music Shop advertises two good used or gans and newly carved player pianos with reasonable terms. Victor Edison Columbia phonographs offered by the shop. Also Hoosier kitchen cabinet for sale. Phone L194 for details.
J Sauras a 64 year old Hungarian resident died Monday afternoon after a period of heart trouble. He had been to rest during a walk when death occurred. He leaves a widow and step-daughter Mrs Frank Gail. Married in Hungary in 1888 they came to the United States 19 years ago. Funeral services were held at Hollister church at two with Rev Fisher officiating. Burial followed in Hollister cemetery.
An elaborate musical program is planned for the Friendship Circle meeting at the Methodist church on Friday evening. Out of town talent will perform and the entertainment promises to be above the ordinary.
Dr. Von Scheele of Jacksonville reports the Modoc road is in such poor condition that travel by automobile is impossible and a team of mules is needed to pull a vehicle through the deep mud.
The meeting will be held at the high school building this Friday afternoon. A miscellaneous program will be presented by the high school and grammar grade pupils. Members of the association are urged to attend.
Albert Andrews of this city received several stitches after his head was caught between a mine car and the roof while exiting Mine 255. He was bruised on the neck and taken to Dr Crawford’s office for treatment.
The program featured home talent with Gomer C. Davis directing. The Glouster Church of Christ concert orchestra provided music while the audience rewarded the show with warm appreciation. The American Legion Post thanks the public for generous patronage.
Troop Two Gigi Scouts took first prize for most tickets sold for Huckleberry Finn with Troop One Giri Scouts earning second. Troop Two and select leaders will be admitted free to tonight's performance as will 15 top sellers from Troop One and 10 top sellers from the other four troops. Mothers' Club praises the scouts for raising proceeds surpassing Monday night to aid three kindergartens. George Grayson performed with singing that charmed last night and is featured again tonight.
Evangelist Hakim delivered a sermon at Richland Avenue M P church warning that sin is made difficult by God through the cross, church, law, and government. He criticized the devil for hiding sin's sting and cited the drunkard and a girl lured to danger as examples of irreversible paths.
A Glouster Post American Legion home talent play drew a crowded Norwalk audience last night. Charles Fulton notes the show displayed noteworthy talent while a separate court report states an individual was sentenced to one to seven years for liquor theft, reflecting local legal action.
A fragmented listing shows bars of items like Star and Palmolive with prices and percentages alongside staple groceries. It mentions beans and bread among other goods with scattered numeric values, suggesting a retail price catalog snapshot.
A local dealer announces a batch sale of 50 pieces of Dress Ginghams at 13 cents per yard. The shipment includes unbleached muslin offered as a value option. Multiple storage terms and variations are mentioned.
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