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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1921
Page
3
The Women’s Relief Corps will stage a home talent play titled Syndia’s at the Christian church auditorium this Thursday at 7 30 PM. Attendance is encouraged as Athens County Community Day follows on Wednesday with an all day program and broad county society representation anticipated.
Mrs Anise Connors hosted a surprise party for her granddaughter Ruth Westenbarger on March 13. The afternoon featured music and games with refreshments for guests including Orval Wood, Donald Wood, Edwin Holland, John Holland, Elizabeth Cramner, Erma Ims, Carl Young, John Scott Bishop, Rhoda Connors and Lester Westenbarger. She received many gifts.
Sixth month figures show Nelsonville at 96.6 percent attendance while East at 97.2 and West at 97.1. With 1536 total enrollment, daily attendance loss exceeds fifty pupils equating to about ten dollars lost daily per Nelsonville pupil. Most illness is preventable with proper care and some loss stems from carelessness.
The notice urges citizens, not just parents, to ensure children attend school and value the investment in district education, citing truancy as a problem.
Mrs Eugene Milligan will entertain the Busy Bee Marathon Club at her Clinton street residence this evening at seven o'clock. Members are invited to attend the neighborhood gathering with refreshments to follow.
Mrs J M Butts visited Murray City on Monday with Mrs Sarau Driggs. Frank Moore and wife returned from a two month western and southern trip mainly in Orange California, home of the former’s father. Lena Davis a junior high teacher in Buchtel Glouster was guest of Mr and Mrs Ed Farres. Will Burnelle and W W Kelley visiting Columbus. J R Howe guest of his daughter in Athens Sunday.
New York March 15 opening trading showed pressure on oil and rail issues as raiding tactics pushed several issues lower after yesterday’s declines. The broader market, however, hardened overall with cautious sentiment guiding early sessions.
Phyllis Mills and Ruth Evans spent Sunday in Athens as guests of Lucef Boden and Elizabeth Horn, enjoying local hospitality and social interest in the community gathering.
The Hemlock basketball team, Perry county champions, will face the local All-Star squad in the Y gym next Friday. A paid neutral referee from Ohio University will officiate this highly anticipated game, drawing strong fan expectations for the hottest matchup of the year.
Mr. Fred Bush and other Athens leaders will attend a Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday evening. The attendance committee aims for a large turnout and the Maccabees will serve the meal.
Mrs Martin Ohlinger and Miss Fannie Mulligan captains of Patton lead plans for the East Division meeting with the team and staff to discuss schedule and duties.
Miss Deer captain of Poplar and Chestnut streets group met with Mrs Oblin ger and Miss Mulligan at her Jackson street home to plan a base meeting set for East School on Monday March 21 at 6 30 P M.
Harry Frits was fined ten dollars and costs for fighting in Mayor McCune court Monday. Elmer Yates is out on a hundred dollar bond for appearance Friday evening before Mayor McCune to answer a petit larceny charge.
Mayor McCune directs residents to keep dogs chained and vows to shoot any loose animals. A community meeting is set for Wednesday night March 17, 1921 at 7 30 at the Co-Op store to form a plan to protect hunting dogs. Wolf's Basin fishing shows a good catch by Dutch Shafer on Sunday.
Mrs E H Boots of Buchanan County Iowa endorses a home hair darkening recipe. Mix water bay rum Barbo Compound and glycerine and apply every other day until gray hair darkens. The solution supposedly colors hair without greasing the scalp and makes a gray-haired person look twenty years younger.
Four room cottage in Glouster offered by Walter Williams contact at Citizen Phone R203. Demonstrations of Hiatt French Knot and Chenille Art Needles at The Peoples Store, Glouster. Mothers Club met at 31 Broad Street hosted by Mrs. E Eddy with a St Patrick's Day luncheon and ten attendees.
Bennie Hooper, five, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hooper of Columbus, broke his right arm in two places Friday morning during a wagon coasting accident. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hooper of this city.
Fred F. Kittle resigns from Athens Lumber Co to become purchasing agent for McBee Bindery Co in Athens. He previously headed local Athens Lumber Co. business. Also reports include a Nelsonville visit by Mr and Mrs E B Bingman and children, George Funk’s injury in Columbus, and K M agent B W Hawk attending a Charleston railroad meeting.
Central Labor Union members meet to organize events for the April 1 celebration. Delegates discuss speakers from miners' state and labor leaders, with committees formed for music solicitation reception and advertising. Local unions 1866 1205 648 and persons including Wm Southard C M Sands Fred Hemsley and Frank Burns are named among organizers.
A to be held next Saturday meeting will have three or more delegates from all local unions affiliated with the Central Labor Union to oversee the celebratory business. The secretary read the Ireland relief appeal and is authorized to contact Attorney John G. Price, chair of the Ohio Relief committee. A World War veterans communication was read with favorable action. The ambulance committee will consult with L. R. Andrews about a joint garage on the city lot for miners’ ambulance use and with Solicitor Rose on a contract for use of it.
Cleveland resident Miss Abie Meiser has assumed control of the trimming department at Bell's Up-to-date Millinery, signaling new management for the shop's fashion accessory lineup.
New hats are shown each day at Bell's Up to Date Millinery located across from the depot, inviting shoppers to browse current styles and trends.
An English-based home formula for catarrh urges constitutional treatment to avoid spray or douches. Mix Parmit Double Strength with hot water and a touch of sugar, take four times daily to reduce inflammation of the Eustachian tube and improve breathing, aiming to relieve deafness and head noises.
The Canaanville Parent Teacher Association will meet Thursday evening at the Canaanville School. County Superintendent Alex Root will give a special address and no music is planned. A hot luncheon will follow the session for attendees.
An automobile crashed into a telephone pole in fog near Aeron Ohio. A 18 year old woman was killed and James Wilson, the driver, became confused in the crash.
A major transfer announced today shifts the Toledo and Michigan property of the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company from West Virginia to an Ohio incorporation. The value of the property is listed at 7 million dollars.
The New Marshfield Christian church revival ends with 70 additions led by Dr. Mitchell of Lima. Prominent businessmen urged continuation, but Mitchell departs for Unionport Friday. Athens pastor Rev. Murch lauds the revival as one of Southern Ohio’s greatest, noting record crowds and strong sermons. A Hatfield family dispute arose during a sermon about loyal Americans. Mitchell plans more meetings in May and July in the region, with a Fairmont, West Virginia stop and praise for Rev. Gardner.
National Tube Company announces the Benwood plant will suspend 2800 workers and blow the furnaces indefinitely starting Thursday in Wheeling West Virginia.
Mary Throckmorton remains in very poor health and is under the care of Dr. Patios of Athens. The report notes neighbors and family members visiting, including Guy C. Girby at her bedside, and mentions local residents traveling or shopping in Athens.
The Ohio state supreme court today upheld an earlier decision by the utilities commission. It ruled that the traction company of Stark County did not violate any franchise and was charging the scheduled rates, which were not unreasonable, unjust, or discriminatory.
Clara Smith Hamon, accused of shooting Jake Hamon, will testify as the defense’s star witness in Ardmore Oklahoma. She will recount a life with Hamon and a troubled escape from a small town upbringing, as jurors anticipate tomorrow or Thursday’s proceedings.
A reader from Nelsonville Ohio argues against wage cuts amid high prices, advocating that workers deserve fair pay. They highlight shop wages at three dollars fifty cents for nine hours, the cost of clothing for a child, and housing rents rising from pre war levels. The letter condemns farm readers renting prices and calls for protecting labor as prices stay dull. March 12 1923.
The West Virginia delegation in Congress urged President Harding to sam meen in seven man bags ador to.
In Philadelphia Judge Audenried starts jury selection for the murder trial of Peter D. Treadway, charged in the death of Henry T. Pierce, sales manager found beaten November 22 in an improvised apartment above his office. A monkey wrench revision and a confession are noted in the developing case.
Alumni of Athens High plan a two week ahead gathering on March 31. The meeting is described as a social event with plans for entertainment to be announced by the mini association.
The oral docket includes 69 cases with alleged violations of the eighteenth amendment.
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