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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1921
Page
3
An Athens church auditorium hosted a home talent show titled New Minister. The six member cast delivered clean fun with excellent music and well chosen roles, praised by many as one of the city’s best home talent performances.
A surprise party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Tom Henry in honor of Mrs Henrys birthday anniversary. The evening featured games music and dancing with a late dainty lunch. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Alfred Ward Mr and Mrs Isom Chute Mr and Mrs William Henry Mr and Mrs Fred Fiske Mr and Mrs Marl Landis Mr and Mrs Frank Brown Mrs Chas Lin ton Mrs Chas Liankinson Mrs Wirt Whitlardh Mrs Ray Boyles Mr Ese Ward Mr Elza Redd and Mr Fred Reed. All reported a pleasant time.
Mrs Coakley and club members gathered Wednesday evening for a sewing session to celebrate St Patrick Y decous 325. After a luncheon at the home of R A White the group enjoyed a pleasant afternoon of sewing and socializing. Frances Hoch and Ollie Hoch were married in Parkersburg WV on February 26 and will reside in the city. Harry Hinman Jr. of Bridgeport Ohio visits his grandmother Mrs Catherine Myers.
TIP association warns hunters that dogs tied at home may be shot if caught running. Officers still receive reports of illegal hunting and fishing but informants fear to reveal their names. A $10 reward is offered for naming Baker as an outlaw hunter or fisher.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Goce entertained a small group on Washington Street for Emms Lehmen's seventeenth birthday. A two course luncheon was served to guests including Mr. and Mrs. Joe Groce and Hazel, Albert James, Roy Keplar, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Groce and Jelen, Clowin Rusco, Joe Leben, Stanley Ruscos, and more family members.
Mrs. Albert Ducker entertained the Needle Shuttle Club on a Wednesday evening at her Mill street residence. Mrs. Odland Gandee attended as a guest while ten members enjoyed a social evening and an elegant luncheon.
Members of the Nelsonville Gun Club held their first shoot of the season at Jackson's farm below the city. Top score was F. X. Rauch with 95 of 100. Donald Poston 90. J. H. Indersden 82. Anthony Wilson 77. A. E. Whaley 75. H. C. Clark 76. Johan Eddy 73. Stanley Dew 68. In 75 chances John Swanson scored 60 and William Tedrow also participated.
The Esther Society will hold a sale at the Maple Hill Store while Class 21 of the Methodist church holds a sale at the Chocolate Shop on Saturday.
A Monday night gathering at the Grose residence celebrated Mrs. Grose's birthday. Relatives and friends attended with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Joe Grose and daughter Hazel, Mr. and Mrs. William Grose and children, Hazel Louise Charles Roy Emma, Roy Keplar, Joe Lehman, Emma Lehman, Lucile Shephard, Rob James, Helen Grose and the hosts. Music and contests accompanied a two course luncheon late in the evening.
Ohio University aims for a strong home performance as Van Sickle Easich and Burkett lead the offense against Wittenberg. The Bobcats boast 303 points by their top scorers in seven home games while holding opponents to 114, with a 43 to 16 home average. A large crowd is expected to back the Green and White in a battle against the Lutheran team.
Government officials in Washington dismissed the notion that Germany should assume the allied debt to the United States as part of reparations to the Allies. The exchange reflects strain over postwar financial settlements.
The First Christian Church Athens presented a great amateur drama in Nelsonville with a capacity crowd. The All-Star Cast led by Miss Foral Strickland of Ohio University delivered a soulful production praised for its ensemble performance, direction, make-up, and musical accompaniment.
Transfer of the Newsom estate building and lot on South Court from Elmus L. Wilson as administrator to Charles L. Stout of Nelsonville was recorded with a 15500 dollar consideration. Half proceeds go to First Presbyterian church in trust for expenses. the other half goes to heirs in Oregon Washington and Idaho.
An old advertisement touts Grove's LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets as a one day cure for a cold. The genuine product is identified by the signature of E. W. Grove. Oc.
Last evening at the Richland Avenue M church an evangelist preached on judgment and the futility of excuses to avoid God. He held the audience in spellbound fashion and urged conversion. A children's service preceded the sermon with about twenty five children accepting Christ. The meetings arereviving strong interest in the church.
Dress form demonstrations were held in Ames and Bern townships on Thursday March 10. In Amesville two dress forms were made with attendees including Mrs. Blanche Hueston Mrs. J E Gifford Mrs. Selby Glazier Mrs. Fred Wilson Mrs. Chas Gardner Mrs. A R Linscott Mrs. Carl Linscott Mrs. F W Gibson Mrs. Harry Turner Mrs. Jester Brown Mrs. H H Henry Mr H G Henry Mrs Ed Bennett Mrs Ida Bennett Miss Estelle Goddard Miss Mary Anderson Mrs. Riley Thompson Miss Esta Goddard and Mrs. Frank Thomas. In Bern at Mrs Brill's Sharpsburg home six dress forms were made with attendees Mrs. Doris Brill Mrs. Arthur Thompson Mrs. J F Shuler Mrs. W W Ogg Miss Eliza Selby Miss Amanda Selby Miss Anna Joy Mrs. Fred Joy Mrs. Anna Wilson and Mrs. Floyd Wilson.
A community market is planned for Saturday morning at Central schools hosted by the Parent-Teacher Association to benefit Home. The event aims to raise funds and support local home programs with sales and activities.
A Roelofs hat priced at five dollars is featured this season. The ad touts the hat as offering “everything that one man could ask for” and contrasts options with a nearby steakhouse joke about 65c and 70c steaks and sharper knives.
Classifieds from Glouster Ohio list used pianos phonographs Dodge touring car and a four room cottage for sale. Also a Central Labor Union meeting in Odd Fellow Hall to discuss the eight hour day celebration with expected speeches by Lee Hall John Saxton and possibly William Green. Pico Wholesale Co opens selling Wiede mann lines cigars and more via Sunday Creek valley deliveries. Palmer ruling on medicinal beer prompts Schutz and Pabst to seek assurances before production resumes.
L. R. Andrews spent yesterday in Zanesville on business and then went to Columbus to handle affairs. Clyde Gatchel of Athens is spending a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Gatchel.
Mr and Mrs John Cox travel to Columbus as weekend guests of relatives and friends. Mrs J B Stig and daughter Miss Sara stay in Crooksville with Mr and Mrs Bird for a few days.
Chicago doctors discuss a government ruling allowing medicinal beer use. They name two eligible classes new mothers and patients in run down condition needing atonic. Brewers prepare to supply real beer as near beer production continues.
In St. Louis on March 11 brewery officials remained undecided about manufacturing real beer under the Palmer ruling. Anheuser Busch officials at the plant said the matter had not been considered.
Want Authority reports Milwaukee breweries in decline as prohibition-era limits keep production near halt. Local brewers assess market impact and plan coping strategies amid ongoing regulatory constraints.
The Pleasantville Window Glass Company in Lancaster raises capital stock to 175000 dollars and will rebuild its plant larger than the previous facility. The new plant will include additional equipment after last November’s fire.
New York reports a blue ship arrives after Blue Sunday. Two WCTU workers convert passengers aboard the Grace liner Santa Ana who were involved in a fatal poker game that caused heavy losses at the bar.
Organic phosphate is essential for nerve and brain tissue. A deficiency leads to nervous fatigue and low ambition. McKee offers Bitro-Phosphate tablets. take two five grain tablets with each meal to rebuild exhausted nerves and restore health.
William C. Malone aged 41 died March 9 at Athens State hospital after a four month stay. The body was shipped yesterday to his home at Cherry for burial by Newsom Walburn.
William L. David is named to assist Prosecutor Stanton in the Kagy shooting investigation. The position carries a salary of one dollar per month in Cleveland D.
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