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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1920

Page

7

Welfare Workers Meet in Athens on Health Topic

The Athens Council of Women Welfare Workers will meet Thursday at 3:30 PM in the Chamber of Commerce rooms for C H Bryson's talk on The Health Situation. An April 15 session at First M E Church will feature Prof C L Martzolff speaking on Public Issues of the Present Time with focus for voters. A Child's Conservation League meeting is set for 7:30 PM at Mrs Fred Fenzel’s home 34 West Washington Street. Lillie class banquet time changed to 6:00 PM Friday in the church basement.

Welfare Workers Athens Council of Women Welfare Workers Chamber of Commerce C. H. Bryson M. E C. L. Martzolff The Child’s Conservation League Fred Fenzel West Washington Street

Davis and Coen Tie The Knot In Athens Nupitals

Athens Mr Grover Davis and Miss Flossie Coen of Lancaster wed at the home of Mr and Mrs James Terrill 345 West State street on Saturday March 13 with a wedding dinner at the bride’s parents home in Canaanville. Attending were Mr and Mrs James Terrill Mr and Mrs Robert Coen and Mrs Addie Dornell.

Athens Grover Davis Flossie Coen Lancaster James Terrill West State Street Arch Coen Canaanville Mr. Davis Robert Coen Addie Dornell

Farewell Dinner for Mr and Mrs H L French

The Priscillas and Johns hosted a 6 o'clock dinner for Postoffice Inspector and Mrs H L French prior to their move to Mansfield. The 34 guests gathered at 69 North Congress Street for a well appointed meal and gifts. The club honored the couple with a souvenir spoon and enjoyed games and socializing.

H. L. French Mansfield Priscillas Johns E. E. Woodworth North Congress Street

Patrick Birthday Honored With St Patrick Day Fete

Mr and Mrs R W Jones entertained their daughter to celebrate Margaret s eleventh birthday with two friends. The party at 181 West Washington featured green flags shamrocks and ferns. St Patrick themed favors and 3 o clock refreshments were served.

R. W. Jones West Washington Street Mararet

1900 Cataract Washer Lets Wringer Swing Across Tasks

A 1900 Cataract Washer features a movable wringer that slides from washer to rinse water to chilling water and finally to the clothes basket. No moving of the washer is required, and the wringer operates electrically.

Higley Study Circle to Elect Officers Wednesday

The Higley Study Circle will meet in an annual session at 2 o clock Wednesday afternoon to elect officers. Mrs. George R. Walker of 7 South College Street and Mr. Floyd Parker with his friend Mr. Leonard of Columbus traveled to Athens in Parker’s car and visited over the weekend with Mrs. Eva Parker on West State Street.

Higley Study Circle George R. Walker South College Street Floyd Parker Leonard Columbus Athens Parker Eva Parker Wast State Street

Mrs Oxley Plans Visit to Leipsic and Durward Hurley

Mrs A B Oxley left for Leipsic to visit Mr and Mrs F M Hurley and to see their son Durward who leaves soon for Denver for health. Mrs F M Burson returned from six weeks in Toledo with daughter Mrs F W Denzy, accompanied by son in law Mr Clarence Friess.

A. B. Oxley Leipsic F. M. Hurley Durward Denver Colorado F. M. Burson Toledo F. W. Denzy Clarence Friess Burson

GroneS Move Into New Home On Kurtz Avenue

Prof and Mrs Dow S Grones prepare to move this week into their purchased residence at 20 Kurtz Avenue. The sellers, Mr Harry Kelley, have relocated to 52 Grosvenor Street. Mrs Sam Sommer travels with her sister and brother in law to Cincinnati, with plans to return to Athens in mid April before moving to her home city.

Dow S. Grones Kurtz Avenue Harry Kelley Grosvenor Street Sam Sommer Sam Bamberger Cincinnati

Local D. R. State Convention Opens In Columbus

Mrs. T. R. Biddle and Mrs. E. W. Chubb with Mrs. J. T. Merwin traveled to Columbus to attend the D. R. State convention in session March 16 to 19. Biddle is regent of Nabby Lee Ames chapter, with Chubb as a delegate from the Athens chapter.

T. R. Biddle E. W. Chubb J. T. Merwin Columbus Biddle Nabby Lee Ames Chubb Athens

Pastor from Marietta attends state inter church congress

Rev. W L Goldsmith of First Congregational Church Marietta spent Monday night in Athens. He represented Washington county at a state inter church congress in Columbus and traveled with Dr A Y Wilcox, Athens county delegate. He returned home today.

W. L. Goldsmith First Congregational Church Marietta Athens Washington County Columbus A. Y. Wilcox Athens County Goldsmith

Athens safety director buys Johnson Novelty store

Carmen Church, long tied to D. Zenner Music and named Athens safety director, has purchased the Johnson Novelty store on South Court street and will be actively involved in the business.

Carmen Church D. Zenner

Frances Hanna Sailor Faces Fare Shortfall for Sweetheart

Frances J. Hanna, a sailor, could not pay the fare for his sweetheart Jennie Wilson of England who arrived as a stowaway. The brief item notes their travel mishap and Jennie’s origin as she seeks transport or resolution.

New York Frances J. Hannafin Jennie Wilson England

Woman’s Jail Sentence Ends Then Attempted Car Theft

Gail Hawkins, 65 day sentence just completed in Richmond Maryland, walked to a bakery and charged cakes to the county. He then attempted to steal police department vehicles from the headquarters garage.

Richmond Gail Hawkins

Police discover dice and money among praying group in flat

Police enter Mrs. Susie Browns flat to find twenty black worshippers kneeling in prayer. Officers note the group had not hidden the dice and money before the raid.

Chicago Susie Browns

Women form century club in Chicago vows

A group of Chicago women organized The One Hundred Year Club pledging to live beyond seventy. The initiative aims to promote longevity and community support among members and their families.

Chicago

Hedley Jobbins’ Dog At Heart Of Divorce Claim

Hedley Jobbins’ dog, described as Mary’s lamb by his wife Mrs. Jobbins, allegedly followed him to visit other women, a detail cited in her divorce petition filed in Aurora Illinois.

Aurora Hedley Jobbins Mary

Firemen uncover stills and whiskey at Sheepshead Bay hotel

In putting out a small fire at a Sheepshead Bay hotel New York firemen found three stills and fifty barrels of whiskey. Revenue agents completed the seizure and investigation.

New York Sheepshead Bay

Model in Fifth Avenue shop prompts arrest on subway incident

In New York a model in a Fifth Avenue shop had a young colored man arrested after she accused him of pecking her on a crowded subway train. He received a six month sentence.

New York Fifth Avenue Milwaukee Louise Feller Feller Irvin V Lee Te Hee Visey Peda Wae Pip Rae

Methodists vote to repeal blue laws in Chicago meeting

In Chicago a Methodist ministers’ meeting voted unanimously to repeal old blue laws restricting cards theatres and dancing. In Los Angeles actress Ruth Storer sues her landlady for 5000 claiming mental suffering from rent hike. In San Francisco brothers James Allman 72 and Miles 76 met for the first time in 68 years, still getting acquainted. In Detroit on a busy street a store detective Miss Delia Jibulo embraced a man in a dramatic moment on the corner.

Chicago Los Angeles Ruth Storer San Francisco James Allman Miles Detroit Delia Jibulo

Daylength Dates Mark Beginning of Longer Days in Ohio

The forecast notes March 17 as the start of days longer than nights in Ohio with sunrise at 6:09 a.m. and sunset at 6:09 p.m. The period continues until June 21 when days are longest.

Ohio

Scouts Bring Two Teams To Athens Court Tourney

Athens hosts a basketball tournament with scout teams from Nelsonville Parkersburg Chillicothe and McArthur. Twelve teams entered with two from each troop 2 and a junior and senior division. Winners receive a shield. Superintendent Morgan asks local residents to help entertain the visitors.

Athens Nelsonville Parkersburg Chillicothe McArthur A. P. Scott Morgan

Youngsters Rising in Major League Baseball Talent Shift

Major league teams emphasize developing young players as big spenders curb buys. Brooklyn debuts Bernie Neis in left field, Yankees promote Bobby Menesel and Ward, Cleveland turns George Uhle into a pitcher after minor-league toil, while McGraw cannot acquire Rogers or Rabbit Maranville and must manufacture his own talent.

Henry L. Farrell United Press New York Brooklyn Bernie Neis Yankees Bobby Menesel Pacific Coast Ward Frank Baker Lince Cleveland George Uhle McGraw Rogers Boston Rabbit Maranville

Local Social Roundup at Success and Surrounding Areas

Mr and Mrs George Marcinks visited the elders in Success on Sunday. Aldean Barnhill, once ill, now mobility returns. Jacob and Mrs Weisenbaugh hosted a party Saturday with about thirty guests. Oden C Johnson and wife left for their Morgan county home. Matt Shuler plans repairs at the A Shuler house before moving. Lucy Welsenbaugh returned home from Success after visiting friends. Isaac Pierce engaged in business activities.

George Marcinks Success Aldean Barnhill Jacob Weisenbaugh Oden C. Johnson Morgan County Matt Shuler A. Shuler

Volleyball losers feed winners in Colonial dinner event

In a Business Men's League series the losing team hosted a dinner for the winners at the Colonial last night. The final game occurred at the gym last week and the second team won. The Fliars provided a six o'clock dinner while Fred McCoy and other dignitaries spoke. It proved a very enjoyable stag affair of the season.

Fliars Fred McCoy

Local Visits and Family News Highlight Linscott Circle

Mr and Mrs George Linscott visited the former brother Israel Linscott and family. Vera Keirna returns home from school with measles. Mildred Easler visited home over Saturday. Earl Linscott and Stacy Sayres hosted Sunday guests. Harry Keefer and daughter Nellie stayed with Sayres family. Hazel Linscott and Vera Kasler spent weekend with Harvey Linscott and family. Harlan Linscott bought a new horse. A moral saying about cries for needs ends with a proverb on fear and night faults.

George Linscott Israel Linscott Vera Keirna Mildred Easler Earl Linscott Stacy Sayres Harry Keefer Nellie Sayres

Weekend Guests Visit Town Residents

Last Friday a trip to Lottridge occurred as Miss Linnie McAfee visited her grandfather Israel Swartz. Joe Marcinko spent the weekend as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. Weisenbaugh and family.

Lottridge Linnie McAfee Israel Swartz Joe Marcinko A. Weisenbaugh

Street paving matters come before council

Council met in regular session with President Gill absent and Totman presiding. Paving High and Carpenter streets and widening Court street were discussed, with reports requested for next meeting. Bonds sale for Byard Street pavement adopted and daylight saving plans slated for future discussion. Adjourned to April 5.

Gill Totman C. T. Moore A. A. Wolfe Council High Carpenter Streets Court Street Edmundson Fenzel Byard Street Blackwood W. E. Peters D. A. Bardin James Ginnan Court Union Counci!l

Local Socials Chronicle Briefs From The Athena Area

Mr. Ral Mead and Mrs. Clark expected to visit Cincinnati on Saturday evening. Colton Miss Lola Ginclaly was a visitor Friday. Mr. Clifford Shull was a guest Saturday afternoon. I. E. Chapman lost a valuable item last week. Mrs. Ralph Shaw and Howard spent Friday evening with the Burke family.

Ral Mead Neve Otis Clark Colton Lola Ginclaly Clifford Shull Stewart I. E. Chapman Athena Ralph Shaw Howardson Burke

Musical comedy mockery of shapely girls sparks debate

A cracked line describes a so called musical comedy as lacking music or humor while noting the presence of 38 shapely girls. The quip hints at performers and crowd reactions in a theater scene.

Bas Sheney

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