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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1920

Page

3

Y M C A Notes On Upcoming Games And Events

Nelsonville Y M C A reports a senior class versus high school basketball game Friday evening at the Y. A wrestling bout pits Chas Sisson against Ray Spenter of Lancaster with preliminaries and a card by Ray Carpenter. Indoor track meets for public and grade schools are planned, and Ohio state Y M C A secretary I B Rhodes will dine with local directors next Monday.

Arestling Chas Sisson Ray Spenter Lancaster Ray Carpenter Ison Young Gotch I. B. Rhodes Ohio Nelsonville

Mrs Sheffield Hosts Mr Sheffield's Twenty Third Birthday

Mrs Donald Sheffield entertained a few friends Friday evening honoring Mr Sheffield's twenty third birthday. An elegant lunch followed late with guests Miss Redempa Sines Frances Blake Ada Scheelee Mildred Johnson Hazel Linscott of Chauncey Messrs Orvall Steenrod Earl Harmony and Seigel Johnson.

Donald Sheffield Mr. Sheffield Redempa Sines Frances Blake Ada Scheelee Mildred Johnson Hazel Linscott Chauncey Orvall Steenrod Earl Harmony Seigel Johnson

Death of Verne E. Russell in Tiltonville

Verne E. Russell aged 36 died at his home in Tiltonville on March 12 1920 He was the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Russell formerly of Nelsonville His survivors include a wife a three year old son and a infant daughter his parents three sisters and a brother Funeral services were held March 15 at 616 Vermont Place Columbus conducted by Rev Lowe Interment followed at Union Cemetery

Verne E. Russell Robert Russell Nelsonville Tiltonville Vermont Place Columbus Lowe Union Cemetery

Birthday Celebration Honors Miss Myra Higgins

A surprise birthday party for Miss Myra Higgins was held Tuesday evening at her Mill Street home. Festivities included gates, contests, and music with prizes won by Walter Schentz and Dutch Scheeler. The St Patrick’s Day themed decorations extended to the luncheon.

Myra Higgins Mill Street Gates Walter Schentz Dutch Scheeler Verna Hand Helen Largent Sigrid Love Margaret Lewis Raymond Raine John Emish Ordie Millholland Orville Steenrod Bill Corwin Lewis Corwin James Lewis Courtney Paul Catherine

Tatting Club entertained by Mrs Edington at home

The Tatting Club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Fred Edington's residence on W Washington street. Members attending included Mesdames Shafer Mechem Rosser E E Rosser Harold Mechem Cooley Freer Pritchard and Carrie Grimm and Misses Gibbs Reuter Wilson Cooley Edington Rosser and Hazel. Guests were Misses Bennett Hoodlett Galvin Benson and Jackson.

Fred Edington W. Washington Street Eugene Shafer Stanley Mechem Harold E. E. Rosser Harold Mechem Leonard Cooley Frank Freer Eugene Pritchard Carrie Grimm Ethel Gibbs Nelle Reuter Irma Wilson Hattie Cooley Hazel Edington Hazel Rosser Frances Bennett Rhea Hoodlett Gail Galvin Abbie Benson Helen Jackson

Local Social Notes And Travel Headlines

Mrs I C Folk returns to Columbus after visiting Mr and Mrs George Merritt. Mrs L J Eberle visits Logan relatives. Lancaster visitors include Mrs Fred Edington Mrs E J Rosser Mrs John Rider and Miss Hazel Rosser. Arthur Hawkins travels to New York City for Nelsonville Dry Goods. J W Wood attends to business in Columbus. Mrs F O Schmidt leaves for Seattle to join Captain Schmidt. Hyla Herrold accompanies Mrs Schmidt to Columbus. Funeral of Mrs Bertha Chaffin held in Carbon Hill with burial there.

I. C. Folk Columbus George Merritt L. J. Eberle Logan Fred Edington E. J. Rosser John Rider Hazel Rosser Lancaster Arthur Hawkins New York City Nelsonville Dry Goods Company J. W. Wood F. O. Schmidt Helen Goodspeed Seattle Washington Captain Schmidt Hyla Herrold Schmidt Bertha Chaffin Carbon Hill

PARENT TEACHERS ASSOCIATION SESSION AT CENTRAL BUILDING

The parent teachers association of the Central building will hold their regular session on Friday afternoon at an unspecified time. The meeting aims to discuss school matters and upcoming events.

Parent-Teachers Association Parent-Teachers’ Association of the Central Building

Weekend Guests Highlight Chauncey Social Scene

Miss Hazel Linscott of Chauncey visited Chauncey society events at the Central building this weekend while staying with Mrs. Donald Sheffield.

Nelsonville Classified Ads Highlights Local Jobs and Sales

Classified notices list a tailor shop helper needed with or without experience, a display of spring woolens by Chas Wright, a lost sterling bar pin, and various For Sale and service ads. Entries include home improvements, farming and fireman positions, bread sales, a home and vehicle listings, and notices from local clubs and churches.

Wanteo Chas. Wright Nelsonville Columbus St

Britton Lives Up To Welter Crown In 12 Round Win

Champion Jack Britton of New York decisively defeated challenger Jack Perry of Pittsburgh in 12 rounds. Britton floored Perry three times before the bell saved the loser, then controlled the last three rounds. Also on the card Johnny Griffiths of Akron challenged Britton ringside, with other results including Harry Krohn and Harry Howard eight rounds, Jimmy Jones KO Dave Ford in six, and Kidd Pettit beating Battling Levy in four.

Canton Jack Perry Pittsburgh Lewis England Jack Britton New York Britton Johnny Griffiths Akron Europe Thee Harry Krohn Harry Howard Jimmy Jones Alliance Dave Ford Wheeling Kidd Pettit Youngstown Battling Levy

Local Visitors and Illness Reported in Rang er Area

Mr and Mrs Floyd Hatch of Ranger Texas visited their aunt Mrs Nan Perkins last week. Mr and Mrs C A Wiseman and children of Athens were guests of Mr and Mrs J C Stewart. Mrs Orson Lewis and son James and Mrs Fin Lewis and daughter Kathryn of R D 3 dined with Mr and Mrs J W Perkins. Mr L O Bean and baby of Cleveland visit Mr and Mrs B I Bean. John Perkins learns of brother J A Perkins death in Carbon Hill from the flu. Rose B Grimes and daughter Naomi visit relatives at New Marshfield.

Floyd Hatch Ranger Texas Nan Perkins C. A. Wiseman Athens J. C. Stewart Orson Lewis James Fin Lewis Kathryn J. W. Perkins Cleveland B. I. Bean John Perkins Jas Carbon Hill Rose B. Grimes Naomi New Marshfield

Scratch Fatal for Madison Captain James W. King

Captain James W. King, 65, of Madison is dead from blood poisoning after a scratch while loading wood. He piloted on the Ohio and Kentucky rivers for 35 years and was a native of Ripley Ohio.

Madison James W. King Ohio Kentucky Ripley

Funeral Services Held for Mrs. William Lowther

Funeral services for Mrs. William Lowther were conducted Tuesday at 2 P M in the Presbyterian Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. The article lists local residents visiting or moving, including Cramer Bailey returning to New Straitville, James Whaley ill with flu, D A Morris relocating from Coolville, and others visiting in Athens and Parkersburg.

William Lowther Cramer Bailey New Straitaville James Whaley D. A. Morris Coolville N. W. Wines William Collins

League Social Planned at Central Avenue M B Church

North League organizes a Friday evening social at Central Avenue M B Church inviting all. Also note a new bit brace with adjustable angles and ratchet drive accompanying the item.

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