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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1921
Page
3
Nelsonville parent teacher associations plan a joint meeting at the high school Friday April 1. Pupils from various buildings present a program and an address by a prominent education figure. The associations emphasize school welfare and city betterment through their adopted agenda. Watch for the published program.
Mrs William Morgan spends the weekend in Columbus staying with her daughter, enjoying time at the daughter's home and local sites.
Guests numbering 152 enjoyed a six o'clock three course dinner in red and white decorated social rooms. A program at the Masonic Temple featured piano, violin and vocal solos, humorous readings and a saxophone duet, followed by dancing at the Elk home. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Blain Adams of Columbus and Mr and Mrs John Preston of Athens.
The Pocahontas order schedules a birthday dinner for Monday night at their hall. Guests will be members with March birthdays. others are urged to bring a favorite dish.
The Loyal Woman's Class of the Christian church was entertained by Mrs. Maggie Fuller on Poplar Street with hostesses Fanny Gettle Minnie Merz Hannah Parry Blanche Starkey and Myrtle Gettle. The evening included music and games for about forty guests. Decorations and lunch reflected a St Patrick's Day theme aiding Mrs Fuller's isolation due to her mother’s illness.
Mrs. W. T. Snowden hosted a March 16 shower at her Poplar street home for her daughter-in-law Mrs. George Snowden. Guests enjoyed dancing and music, received gifts, and a late elegant lunch was served to about thirty attendees.
Mrs Ira Eastman and Mrs Dora Bay hosted a Thursday afternoon gathering from three to five for the former's daughter. Guests enjoyed music games and a dainty lunch with about twenty attendees.
Bible school at 9 30 a m expects 750 attendees Bereans target 250 men women’s department aims 200 Special music planned in Berean class Morning worship at 10 30 a m Evening evangelistic sermon at p m Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor at 6 p m Cottage prayer meetings all next week ending with a Friday church service
The Boy Scouts offer to bring trees from the woods for residents planning spring plantings. Those interested should contact Mrs. Earl Lama to arrange a tree and get orders in now for timely planting.
Charles Davis spent the past week removing bumps from East Washington street. His selfless work has been praised and could inspire citizens citywide to soften rough streets through similar efforts.
Bennett's creamery resumes ice cream production after months of suspension. A graduate of Ohio State University now oversees dairy and ice cream products. The plant’s capacity is expanded and outward sales are planned with brick ice cream a featured offering.
The Woman's Relief Corps presented Cindy's Chance at the Christian church auditorium Thursday to a large attentive audience. The high school orchestra provided music, with soloists Mrs Burns Lefever Miss Lucile Kaelin Margaret Johnson and Miss Mary Pensyl praised for performances. Albert Mann sold the most tickets and aided in numerous ways.
Hemlock lost to the local All Star team 41 to 36 in a high attendance game at the Y gym. Referee Littler of Athens officiated satisfactorily as Hemlock displayed solid play though one star player missed the action due to illness.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m second quarterly meeting with sermon by Dr Evans followed by communion Epworth League at 6 p m evening worship at 7 p m Passion Week Services begin Monday night at 7 and continue nightly Sermon nightly
The pastor invites all readers to attend upcoming services. Every attendee is welcomed with a warm, cordial invitation to participate in the religious gatherings.
The junior congregation will hear a talk on Praising the Lord and a Sunday school lesson on Jesus on the Cross. Two canary birds will accompany the service with their song. Passion Week prayer meetings run Tue–Fri at 7 C. M. followed by Easter services next Sunday. annual congregational meeting on March 31. Athens Presbytery meets in Logan April 11–13.
Palm Sunday falls on March 20 with Sunday school at 9 30 A M and church service at 10 30 A M Rev C B Plummer will officiate Bible study at Mrs Atwoods Chestnut Street home on Tuesday March 22 at 7 P M
Independent holiness church announces revival services led by evangelist B. Browning beginning March 27. Pastor Munson shares schedule including Sunday worship at 10 30 AM and 7 PM and Sunday school at 9 30 AM with midweek prayer meetings on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Open air meeting on the Square Saturdays at 6 30 PM. Everyone welcome.
Anna Davis aged 76 died at her daughter Mrs. John Karshner's home west of Logan following a coughing incident. She survived by one relative, Mrs. Karshner, with whom she stayed. A member of Logan lodge of Eastern Star, she had lived in Pomeroy for years and was mother to Billy Davis, a river division engineer killed in the Starr wreck. The Eastern Star held a short service, and interment is planned in Adelphia. The Social Club met at Mrs. George K. Goulding's home with a magazine contest on words ending in age. Mrs. Harley M. Whitcraft won the club prize, and Mrs. Byron Wolfe the visitors prize. A 1 o'clock lunch followed for 32 members and 6 guests amidst a green color scheme honoring J. Patrick.
James R. Smith, about 60, a veteran Hocking Valley and T. and C. C. railway man, died at his sister in law's home in Columbus after a paralytic stroke. He served as yardmaster at Corning and held various roles on the Hocking division and River division. Funeral Monday at St. John's Catholic Church Columbus with interment at Mt Calvary Cemetery. His wife had died months earlier. He was active in Republican politics and known for horse racing knowledge. Born in Lancaster, he lost his parents young and lived in Athens with his wife before her death. He was last employed as train caller in Logan.
London March 19 Austin Chamberlain chancellor of the exchequer was named in political circles as probable successor of Andrew Bonar Law who has resigned as spokesman of the coalition government. His likelihood depends on his own wishes.
Prosecuting Attorney Bartels and Probate Judge Johnson report a disturbing level of illiteracy and immorality around Red Town. They dismissed school, questioned pupils, and found 8 to 15 year olds roaming with little parental oversight. Investigations uncovered illiteracy in homes, and cases of sexual misconduct involving siblings. Deputies detained 19 year old Pres Wisecup for rape of 10 year old Minnie Collins, and 60 year old Andy Woods for contributing to delinquency of Goldie Fulton, 10. Judge Johnson said steps will be taken to relieve the immoral conditions in the community.
United Press reports rising tension as Japan and Red Russia risk a new conflict. General Takayanagi warns of gravity, while Moscow signals aggression against Japan and China. Possible Moscow-Chiang Sempo armies alliance and Manchurian border reopenings shape a fragile spring outlook with limited fighting beyond guerilla clashes in China.
A series of disarmament conferences will be held nationwide on Easter Sunday afternoon to call attention to reducing war costs. Miss Emma Wold, chair of the women's world disarmament committee, announced the plan.
A new device aids soil analysis with a compact apparatus improving field testing. The machine, used by agricultural researchers, promises quicker readings and broader sampling capabilities for soil quality assessment.
President Verdine and top aides discuss steps for aiding the nation. Immediate emergency tariff and anti dumping actions are under consideration, to be followed by a regular tariff bill.
Suspects tied to a Frank Karech saloon holdup were bound over to the grand jury by Municipal Judge W. Meredith Y man. In each case bonds were increased from 10 000 to 25 000.
A. T. Hert of Kentucky refused an ambassadorship offered by President Harding and also declined a second role as the President’s representative on the legislative committee for department reorganization. The White House reported Harding urged acceptance but Hert said it was impossible.
A rustic verse vignette imagines a farmer outlining the hard earned path to financial independence for his son. It weaves tasks like selling wool grain and stock with bills and taxes to imply a coming of age on the farm. The piece closes with the claim that the farm will be the son's if he proves capable.
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