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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1921

Page

5

Local News In Athens Several Social Movements and Travel News

Mrs Heppy Danny of Albany visits Athens friends. Woman's Relief Corps meets at Red Men hall at 7 with initiation and refreshments. Mrs Harry M Roach returns from Zanesville with her son in law and daughter. Pallas club meets Saturday 2 30 at 46 East Union street to discuss Conservation of the Forest. Mrs Charles L Creamer returns from Columbus hospital after a surgical operation and is regaining health. Mrs F J Beasley to Toledo visiting daughter Mrs A L Elliott two weeks plus Columbus visits. Mr C W Drake at Athens State hospital underwent successful surgery in Columbus. son Pearl G Drake returned home. Betts family returns from Columbus after funeral of D C Evans killed in Chilllicothe automobile accident. Mrs J S Biddle returning to Gallipolis. Dr and Mrs Biddle accompany mother Mrs John H Mohler home from Gallipolis. health improving. Dr Biddle earlier returned home.

Pallas Club M. E. Twiss East Union Street Charles L. Creamer Creamer Columbus F. J. Beasley Toledo A. L. Elliott J. C. Briggs C. W. Drake Athens State Hospital Pearl G. Drake J. S. Biddle Gallipolis

Davis-Doolittle Marriage Announced in Kissimmee

Mr. Robert Doolittle of Carbondale Illinois and Miss Dora B. Davis of Sophia North Carolina announced their marriage on February 26 in Kissimmee Florida. The couple reside on Pennsylvania Avenue with Doolittle recently returning to St. Cloud from Carbondale. The bride moved to St. Cloud from Sophia and has formed new friendships since arriving. The wedding welcome brings optimism to the local social circle.

Davis-Doolittle Robert Doolittle Carbondale Dora B. Davis Sophia North Carolina Kissimmee Fila Pennsylvania Avenue N. C St. Cloud Tribune St. Cloud Fia

Local Artists Triumph In Final Women’s Club Concert

A full Wing Hall audience praised a city residents program by the Woman’s Music Club of Athens for a strong finale to the season. Performers included teachers, professionals, and music advocates from Ohio University and local schools. Mrs. L V Brown announced Louis Grauvere will appear April 27 and the group voted unanimously to pursue a symphony orchestra concert next season. The program opened with two songs by a ladies chorus directed by Elizabeth Garber with Stalder on violin and Ness on piano.

Wing Hall Woman’s Music Club of Athens Ohio University L. V. Brown Louis Grauvere Elizabeth Garber Stalder Ness

Music recital features students and teachers from the College of Music

A concert program showcases Miss Hickman Miss Ness Miss Merwin Miss Hawkins and others. Performances include The Nut Tree Schubert Saar Merry Lark With Thee I Wander Gounod and more. Mrs Rauch Captivates with Dawn Ecstasy, while Miss Henderson sings Don Carlo aria with Noss on piano. Applause follows each number.

Miss Hickman John Grainer College of Music Miss Henderson Don Fatalie

Impromptu Rococo Shmutt Featured in Concert by Noel and Hizey

The duet Impromptu Rococo Shmutt by Miss Noel and Mrs. Hizey impressed audiences as if one performer. Each number drew applause and those noted for unusual reception were recorded.

Noel

Mrs Ira Fuller of Chauncey passes at 68

Mrs Ira Fuller 68 of Chauncey died Wednesday night at home after recent hospitalization and goiter operation. A lifelong Chauncey resident and Methodist Episcopal member, she leaves husband and children Pierce Penn Anna Palmer Carrie Russell and Laura Russell. Funeral set for Saturday at 1 PM at the M E church with Rev Elsen officiating. Nye Cemetery interment.

Ira Fuller Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Church Pierce Anna Penn Pontiac Mich Carrie Palmer Pomeroy Laura Russell M. E Elsen Nye

Luncheon Honors St Patrick Day Guests at Home Economics

Wood and E W Chubb led a luncheon hosted by Home Economics girls in the Household Arts building dining room. Eighteen guests were served by four student maids in white, with five courses prepared under the supervision of Miss Edna Endly. Centerpiece featured white carnations and greenery.

Western railroads propose wage cuts in Chicago driven plan

Wage reductions affecting thousands of employees are proposed by most western railways headquartered in Chicago. The Santa Fe, Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul, Chicago Great Western, Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and Chicago and Northwestern were named among the roads to cut wages with more lines expected to follow.

Chicago Western Railway Santa Fe Milwaukee and St. Paul Great Western Rock Island and Pacific Chicago and Northwestern

Government concessions in tax suits may return hundreds million

Washington reports that two to three hundred million dollars could be paid back to taxpayers after concessions by the federal government in import ant tax cases argued before the Supreme Court. The taxes involved stem from the 1916 income tax law taxing gains on capital assets, stocks, bonds and securities between March 1, 1913 and sale date.

Washington Mar Aupreme Court

Oats Denies Public Health Federation Charges

Governor Davis denounces Cuyahoga county public health federation claims that the state government reorganization plan enables liquor law violations as utterly absurd and insolent. He asserts strict enforcement of prohibition and says the reorganization aims to run state business on a businesslike basis, attributing the attacks to Democratic opposition.

Columbus Mar Davis Cuyahoga County Ohio Public Health Federation Ohio

Moves for reconciliation in Powers divorce case

Washington March 11 moves for reconciliation to withdraw a divorce suit against Caleb Powers, former Kentucky congressman. Powers was twice convicted in the Goebel murder case and pardoned after a brief sentence.

Washington Dvorce Caleb Powers Kentucky Powers Goebel

Beer sales restricted to medicinal use under prohibition rules

Washington March 11 Prohibition Commissioner Kramer said any person or firm selling beer containing more than one half of one percent alcohol violates the law and will face arrest. He noted Palmer rulings provoke no change in beer regulations until the internal revenue bureau amends them to limit sales to medicinal uses.

Washington Mar Kramer United Press Prohibition Palmer Internal Revenue Bureau

Grayson Manufacturing Co Elects New Directors

At a stockholders meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms two new board members were chosen for The Grayson Manufacturing Co. Charles Kircher and Carl Beasley were elected. The old board was re-elected. L. Forsyth and B. Roe remained on the board. A next meeting will select new officers for the coming year.

Grayson Manufacturing Co Chamber of Commerce Charles Kircher Carl Beasley Ag A Orarwoe B. Roe R D. Forsyth Pie. L

Panama to Ask a Cool Million for Invasion Claim

Panama plans to seek nearly one million dollars from Costa Rica over the recent invasion of disputed territory. The claim hinges on the asserted unwarranted nature of the incursion and aims to secure compensation from the neighboring country.

Panama Aay Mar Indoalty Barre Coats Rica

Take It All Chicago Three Suspects Strip

Messy OCR notes report a theft in Chicago with a suspect trio and a claim that a purse and rings were taken, indicating a bold robbery incident. The fragment mentions S and diamonds and a demand for valuables during the crime.

Chicago Mrs. Con Coer

Divorces Sought in Two Separate Petitions

Clara Six petitions for divorce from Cornell Six of West State Street claiming extreme cruelty and seeking alimony restitution to her maiden name. A temporary restraining order prevents Six from selling furniture stored at Mahlon Bradstow's in The Plains. The incidents cited include repeated beatings in 1920 and 1921 and an assault recorded at their Columbus rooms.

Cornell Six West State Street Mahlon Bradstow the Plains Il. G. Worstell Clara Six Six Raymond Root Hocking Ohio Columbus

Lillian B Lins Seeks Divorce From Spouse

Lillian B Lins Sp 2-, as Foutch, files for divorce and restoration to maiden name Kelsey. She notes constant quarrels during marriage since February 4, 1923, with disputed causes during life and seeks legal relief.

Lillian B. Lins Foutch Hee Baer Kelsey

Pastry Shop Promises Pure Wholesomeness in Pie Line

A local bakery touts home made pies and pastry products claiming pure wholesomeness with fruit fillings and a signature butter blend. Daily production promises fresh, wholesome treats for families and guests.

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Heppy Danny Albany Woman’s Relief Corps Red Men’s Hall Harry M. Roach Zanesville Fred G. Flegal T.C. Betts Alice Erma D. C. Evans Chilliicothe Music Club Post United States Grayson Company MTS Gala Righ Roflay Ivory Reo Axminster Davenett Golden Oak N. Court ST
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