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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1922

Page

3

Nelsonville News Surprised Comrade Patterson on Birthday Visit

A local G A R gathering honored Comrade James Patterson, father of Mrs. Paul E. Kemper, with a planned visit and a 12 o'clock church dinner in Nelsonville on March 16 1922. The event featured a three course turkey dinner, campfire reminiscences, and thanks to Mrs. Kemper. Also noted is the birth of Wanda Hope on March 12 to Mr. and Mrs. Kontner and local families listed as hosts.

James Patterson Paul E. Kemper G. A. R. Post Patterson Regt Eber Jones O. V C. D. Sanders L. G. Matheny W. N. Woodard Paul Cummins J. W. Dillinger Forrest Kentner Paula Jeane Austin Kontner Dorothy Ann Thelma Donald Kontner Harry Bumegarner Poplar Street Wanda Hope

Former Crown Prince Willie Gains Favor in Dutch Village

Frederick William once viewed with suspicion in Wieringen now draws locals by conversing with townspeople and lingering on benchs in backyards. Citizens say his pride has faded and he is no longer seen as harsh.

Frederick William Wieringen Willie

Inspection Stated Communication Slated March 20

Stated Communication of Philadorian Lodge No. 157 F and A M to be held Monday evening March 20. H E Carleton district lecturer of Marietta will be present for inspection. A large attendance is desired. W N Fleck W M J B Lowden Sec.

Philadorian Lodge No H. E. Carleton Marietta W. N. Fleck Lowden

Kentner hosts dinner at home Thursday evening

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kentner entertained Thursday evening with a dinner event at their residence, hosting guests for an intimate social gathering.

Charles Kentner

Missionary Society Hosts Afternoon Meeting

Mrs C E Welch with helpers entertained the Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church on Thursday. Devotional was by Mrs J M Hyde. Talks covered System to Service and The Golden Rule in Business, with Miss Nixon, Miss Jo Barnecut providing piano solos.Refreshments for 23 members.

Buried Here Thursday for Mrs Hannah Riley

The body of Mrs Hannah Riley who died Sunday at McAllister Oklahoma arrived Thursday with her children and was taken to the Methodist church where Rev Kemper conducted the funeral. Burial followed at Greenlawn.

Hannah Riley McAllister Okla Methodist Church Kemper Greenlawn

Mr C Sharp Visited the South on Business

Mr C Sharp traveled as a business visitor in the southern region, engaging in meetings and networking with local firms during his trip.

C. C. Sharp

Sand Run man fined for liquor possession

Elzie Mauck pleaded guilty and was fined $150 and costs by Mayor Mee Cune for possessing liquor in Sand Run.

Elzie Mauck Sand Run Mee Cune Mauck

Burglary at Walter Wolfe Home Reports Theft

Burglars broke into Walter Wolfe’s home Wednesday between 7 and 9 PM, ransacking the house and stealing $4, two Eversharp pencils, and a revolver. The thieves left the scene in a state of chaos.

Walter Wolfe

St Agnes Guild Hosts Social and Luncheon

Mrs Ike Warner of Columbus street entertained St. Agnes Guild members and visitors with roll call dues collected and a social evening followed by an elegant two course luncheon. Members included Mesdames Warrington, Rodda, Sayres, Mc Carty, Otis, Powell, Shockley, Denny, Evans, Tedrow, McKee, Bryant, Hall. Visitors listed include Mrs. Hawk Reigel Hillyer Dowler Rus sell Weist Sayres Gibson Crow Hall Powell McKee and others.

Ike Warner Columbus Street St. Agnes Guild Mesdames John Warrington Harry Rodda John Sayres Charlies McCarty Harry Otis Marie Powell Clarence Shockley Lena Denny Tom Evans Mayme Tedrow James McKee Fanny Bryant John Hall Nick Hawk Stella Reigel Ike Hillyer Nelson Dowler Maggie Russell Earl Weist Ray Sayres Dick Gibson Nell Crow Ina Hall Leonard Powell Lillian McKee

Dowler Family Visit to Columbus on Thursday

Mr and Mrs Nelson Dowler and their daughter Nell spent Thursday in Columbus.

Nelson Dowler Nell Columbus

Berean Banquet Hosts Social Evening at Christian Church

A Berean banquet was well attended at the Christian church with good food and social time. The class plans for next Sunday when the distinguished guest the Watch Dog will review the group, urging extra work tomorrow to ensure a favorable impression.

The Christian Church

Chamber of Commerce Meeting Sees Record Attendance

Record turnout at the Chamber of Commerce meeting last night pleased officers. After committee reports, the canal improvement proposition was taken up with President Welch clarifying the plan and correcting misleading impressions.

T He Chamber of Commerce Welch

Drainage Plan Advances in City Group Meeting

Residents from all city sections attended the meeting to discuss plan costs and details. L G Matheny urged immediate relief for east and west areas while officials outlined steps to open the canal strip as a street and install a sewer with current funds, bricks pavement to wait. Other notes from Nelsonville will cover further items.

L. G. Matheny Canal Strip Nelsonville

City charity meeting called by Mayor at YMCA

Mayor McCune convenes tonight at 7 at the YMCA a gathering of representatives from all ladies organizations in the city. Miss Stanfield Athens county social worker and Miss Coats Red Cross Lake Division will speak. All others interested in city charity work are urged to attend.

McCune Miss Stanfield Athens County Coats Lake Division Red Cross

W C T U Meeting At Mrs Shirley’s Discusses Work

Mrs Otto Shirley hosted the W C T U on Poplar street Tuesday afternoon with 21 members and one visitor present. Five new members were received and ten dollars was donated for the relief of the poor.

Otto Shirley Poplar Street Anna Allen Chas. Monks

Divorce Granted for Letha Cunningham and Charles Cunningham

Delaware papers report a divorce granted to Letha Cunningham from Charles Arthur Cunningham. The dissolution ends their marriage and assigns the final terms as recorded by the court.

Letha Cunningham Charles Arthur Cunningham Delaware

Woman Finds Remedy Worth Fabulous Fortune

A historical note recalls Hildegarde mothering medical knowledge and Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, a plant based remedy praised by women for relieving ailments of women. The piece contrasts women’s hospital care with male dominated theories and notes ongoing local use and approval.

Europe Hildegarde Lydia EE. Pinkham

Birthday Surprise for Mrs Kinsey in Kimberly

Mrs K W Kinsey was joyfully surprised at her Kimberly home on Wednesday evening March 15 for her 64th birthday. Guests included Wes Kinney and family Charles Thomas and family Jno Maye and family with Abe Graft from Logan, Mrs Jno Dishong and Martha Maye joining the celebration.

K. W. Kinsey Kimberly Wes Kinney Charles Thomas Jno Maye Abe Graft Logan Jno. Dishong Martha Maye

Banquet Honors 25 Years Service for Prudential Leader

C A Shockley attended a Chillicothe banquet marking 25 years of service for the Prudential Life Insurance Co. Mrs C Sharp and daughter Biveces were in Columbus for the wedding of Mrs Sharp’s son Edward to Miss Isabelle Stinchcomb.

C. A. Shockley Chillicothe Prudential Life Insulee. Co C. @ Sharp Biveces Columbus Edward Isabelle Stinchcomb

Commerce chief says unemployment drop and new projects to create jobs

Colonel Arthur Woods chairman of the commerce department permanent committee on unemployment declared today that enforced idleness was decreasing in the United States. He cited construction projects now being planned as likely to furnish jobs for many more men within the next few months.

Washington Mar Arthur Woods Commerce Department United States

Gigantic Trial Opened in Hamburg Germany

Hamburg Germany March 17 one of Germanys largest criminal trials opened with a man named Peterson and 84 accomplices charged with robbery blackmail and related crimes Peterson led the band and is accused of directing hundreds of robberies over the last two years

Hamburg Germany Peterson

Cook for circus owner arrested in murder case

Mount Holly March 17 George L Werner a circus cook employed by John T Brunen circus owner was mysteriously shot to death a week ago detectives with Burlington county arrested him on suspicion he may have knowledge of the crime

Mount Holly George L. Werner Nero John T. Brunen Burlington County

Widow discovers unexpected money waiting in pocket

A widow is shocked to learn she has more real money in her pocket than ever before, changing her outlook about her future and prospects.

Best Cough Remedy Made at Home

A home made cough mixture promises fast relief from coughing and mucous irritation. Mix one ounce of Parmint double strength with warm water to make a half pint for an inexpensive remedy said to soothe the mucous membrane and aid stubborn coughs and nasal colds.

Birthday Club Sees January to March Birthdays Noted at Church

The Helping Hand class and Birthday Club of the Baptist church held a social at the Albany church Tuesday evening. Eight January to March birthday honorees contributed pennies for age total of over 3.90 as Everett White and others enjoyed cake. Mr and Mrs Cramer of near Albany welcomed a daughter born March 15.

Albany Birthday Club the Baptist Church Harcd Stewart Margaret Musser Everett White Mrs. Cramer

New Apparatus Measures Oxygen Inhaled by Individuals

A newly designed device enables measurement of oxygen intake by any person. The instrument promises precise readings and potential applications in medical and research settings.

Nationwide coal mining suspension predicted by UMW official

Indianapolis March 17 William Green secretary treasure of the United Mine Workers declared a nationwide mining halt to begin April 1 suspending both bituminous and anthracite coal operations. He blamed operators for the move, forecasting a total stoppage across the country.

Indianapolis Ind William Green United Mine Workers

Funeral rites for Mrs. Mary Jane Rickey Saturday

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Jane Rickey will be held at her West Union Street residence Saturday afternoon at two o'clock. Burial will follow in the West Union Street Cemetery.

Mary Jane Rickey West Union Street

Death of Alice Spooner at 55 in residence home

Alice Spooner wife of Joseph Spooner died at the family home 35 North College street Thursday March 16 after a lingering illness. She was 55. Funeral services will be Sunday at 1 30 pm at the residence conducted by Rev. M B Chatley of the First Christian church. Interment at Greenlawn cemetery. She is survived by her husband, daughter Mrs James Lewis of 9 Oak street, her mother Mrs Lucetta Icenhour of 35 North College street, and brother Albert A Icenhour of Washington DD.

Alice Spooner Joseph Spooner North College Street M. B. Chatley First Christian Church Greenlawn Cemetery James Lewis Oak Street Lucetta Icenhonr Albert A. Icenhour Washington, DD

Blood flows through the body an average eight miles daily

An average person’s blood travels about eight miles through the body's vessels in a single day. This figure reflects circulation distance rather than a literal path, illustrating the extensive reach of the circulatory system.

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Nelsonville News G. A. RF Crown Prince Frederick William Harley-Davidson A. D. Farrow Nelsonville, Ohio Kaelin’s John McCormick Kaelin’s Jewelry Store Nelsonville, Q Chamber OF Commerce Endicott -Johnson Endicott Line Oxford Endicott-Johnson Shoes Endicott-Johnson Isaac Wilson Chauncey Scott Scott & Bowne Bloomfield, N. J Major Tittman Charles Trowbridge Tittman Washington, D. C Grand Opera Company Athens Tittmann America State Department Army New York Friends of Ireland Buckeeye State Building and Loa Company Whelmes Buckeye State Buddie Loan Co Rankin Bidg Gay St Columbia Ohio Dingtoa Chauncey, O Luckoff Chauncey, Ohio Roshanara Nelsonville Dry Goods Co
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