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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1921
Page
5
Local News Briefs Include Deaths and Meetings
Funeral of Mrs. E B Blair noted as guests of Miss Hazel. Daughters of America No 138 to meet Tuesday at 1. Childs Conservation League to meet at 7 30 with Mrs James at 78 East State. Athens Needle Club hosts Mrs H T Lee at 6 30 at 110 Morris Ave. Various residents travel for funerals and family visits. RS Reynolds works in Middleport. Grace McKee and Nelle Donally visit home after weekend with their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Childs Conservation League
James Tin
East State Street
H. T. Lee
Athens Needle Club
Morris Avenue
Local School Dismissal Over Easter Amid Illness
Miss Neile Finsterwald a Nelsonville High School teacher spent the weekend with home folks. Misses Eleanor and Alice Phillips return from Walnut Lane School Germantown Pa. Schol was dismissed early for Easter vacation due to diphtheria and scarlet fever spread in Germantown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neile Finsterwald
Nelsonville High School
Eleanor and
Alice
Phillips
Walnut Lane
Germantown
Schol
Family couple ties knot in Athens ceremony
Friends of Miss Pauline Kloh of Trimble and Mr Story H Henderson, son of Pratt Fork, announce their secret marriage last Saturday. Miss Kloh, a nurse and usher at Athens State Hospital, and Henderson, also employed at the local hospital, wed at the Methodist parsonage in Athens with Rev C L Strecker officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Kloh
Trimble
Story H. Hender
Pratts Fork
Miss Kloh
Athens State Hospital
Henderson
Athens
C. L. Strecker
Methodist
Queen Esther Circle Meeting Tonight Seeks Young Sewers
The Queen Esther Circle invites girls over 13 to meet at 67 East Mulberry Street with Miss Munn giving a talk on nursing supervision. Attendees should bring a thimble and needle to sew for the orphanage. refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esthere
Queen Esther
Merle
Frances Clark
East Mulberry Street
Miss Munn
Nurge
Glee Club of Ohio University to Perform at Deshler Hotel
The Girls Glee Club of Ohio University, directed by Mrs. Cara D. Thompson, will perform at Deshler next Saturday at 6 30 P M in the lobby. A second Easter Sunday 4 P M ballroom program follows, with an informal lobby appearance at 6 30 P M. The 24 member group includes a violin soloist and three pairs of twins, with selections from light operas and a toe dancer featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glee Club
Colum H. E. Cherrington
Deshler
Glee Club of
Ohio University
College of Music
Cara D. Thompson
The
Columbus Dispatch
Herbal Remedies Note From A Dated Pharmacy Text
A fragmented description lists herbs used for stomach disorders and general weakness. The text mentions combining parts of herbs, including ginseng like ingredients, and references a pharmacy context. The readability is limited but hints at traditional medicine practices.
Troop II Girl Scouts Celebrate Third Anniversary
The Troop II Girl Scouts marked their third anniversary Saturday in the Methodist church scout rooms. A pageant, directed by Ruth Henry, showcased patrol activities from three to five pm. A post ceremony feast featured a large birthday cake donated by Captain Grace Webb. Virginia Kircher, a former troop member, died Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniveres
Ruth Henry
Grace Webb
Tain
Virginia Kircher
Presbyterian Sunday School Social At Wible Home
Prof Fordyce Stewart’s Sunday School class of the Presbyterian church held a Friday social at Prof A J Wible’s home. Attendees included Prof and Mrs Wible and Mr and Mrs J Maurice Hyde with about 30 present. Contests, games, and a served collation were enjoyed as a business session sent best wishes to Dr A Y Wilcox recuperating in Ashville North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fordyce Stewart
Presbyterian Church
A. Y. Wilcox
Ashville, N. C
Sunday Movie Bill Faces Ohio Legislature Debate
Ohio movie exhibitors press to legalize Sunday shows via Taylor bill allowing municipalities to decide by referendum. Church groups oppose, citing Sabbath observance. Cleveland judge argues Sunday screenings exist in 40 counties with about 1 million weekly attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Mar
Ohio
State Sunday School Association
Lord’s Day Alliance
House Cities Committee
Pierre White
Cleveland
William M. Hindmanst
Indian Squaw Ready to Make Her Powerful Vote
Susan B. Anthony era piece profiles a Mohawk princess, a dancer and Broadway star, as a symbolic Indian leader in the fight for voting rights. The article envisions an emergent Indian female political influence shaping the next election and economic power among tribes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul R. Mallon
New York
Mar
Susan B. Anthony
Semi Finals Set For Ohio University Inter-Fraternity Games
The inter-fraternity semi finals at Ohio University are tonight in the Ohio gym. Sigma Pi faces Phi Kappa Tau and Beta Theta Pi plays Lambda Chi Alpha after captain drawn pairings Sunday. Beta Theta Pi undefeated this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Ohio Gym
Sigma Pis
Phi ‘Kappa Taus
Beta Theta Pis
Lambda Chi Alphas
Beta Theat Pi
Weather Drops After Warm Milwaukee Sunday
Mercury climbed to 78 degrees around 4 PM in Milwaukee Wisconsin on Sunday and cooled rapidly overnight as a lake wind moved in. By 4 AM the temperature had fallen, ending the warm spell and sending residents indoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Robbers Pose as Police to Rob Cleveland Man
In Cleveland two men dressed as police officers robbed James Williams early today and threatened to shoot if he did not comply. Police are investigating the incident and seeking clues about the disguise and getaway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
James Williams
Diamond Dyes Promise Rich Fadeless Color Range
Athens women can dye coats skirts and fabrics with Diamond Dyes. Easy directions in each package guarantee perfect results. Druggist offers a Color Card showing materials dyed in a range of rich colors. Avoid poor dyes that shorten fabric life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Athens residents note social visits and illness in week
G B Flynn of Athens was on the scene this week. Mildred Chillicothe apes at home Saturday. Sara Hanks of Little Rock visits Cur Mars and Mrs Fitch. Mrs Wesley Frost visited relatives in Athens last week. A H Huggins spent Friday at Torch. Oscar Gunder of Coolville aided C C Mars house last week. Abner Deeter and family visited Henry Deeter Coolville. H A Huggins in Portsmouth. Mrs R R Houston of Harmony Hill visited Phoebe Carlton. Charley McLain remains sick. Mildred Fitch of Ohio University weekend visit. Mrs Phoebe Carlton able to be out again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Flynn
Athens
Mildred Chillicothe
Apeat
Re. Sara Hanks
Little Hocking
Cur- Marsar
T. E. Fitch
Wesley Frost
A. H. Huggins
Torch
Oscar Gunder
Coolville
C. C. Mars
Costs to Call Out State Guard in Ohio Disorder
The article estimates daily costs of mobilizing the Ohio National Guard during recent racial unrest. It notes 425 men and 80 officers on duty with about 3.00 dollars per enlisted man per day and 300 dollars per officer per day, plus 4236 dollars daily for rations. It asks whether state or county will bear the total expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio National
Attendance and offering totals from First M. E. Sunday School
The record shows 27 officers and teachers, seven visitors, and 803 scholars attending, totaling 887. Women numbered 287, men 266, department 204, primary 80, with revival classes Class 6 at 256 and Class 16 at 217, plus Miss South’s 30 and Miss Dorothy Dent’s 21. The total collection was 33.88 dollars, with Class 6 contributing 17, Class 16 90.53, and Mrs. Noss contributing 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Noss
South’s
Dorothy Dent
Spring Arrives Amid Unseasonably Cold Kansas City Weather
Residents faced a sharp chill as spring officially began in Kansas City on March 31. The day featured unusually cold conditions and brisk winds, tempering expectations for the new season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City, Mo
If Mothers Only Knew About Gray's Sweet Powders
Mothers facing feverishness stomach trouble and irregular bowels in children would value Gray's Sweet Powders. Easy pleasant to take and effective these powders have earned repeat recommendations from mothers and are sold by druggists nationwide.
Wild cafe brawl scatters patrons in Cincinnati melee
In Cincinnati a chaotic fight erupts in a cafe as patrons dive for cover behind tables while objects fly and blows land. Police report several suspects involved as bystanders flee the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Mr Robert
Easter Arrival Sparks City Parade in Cincinnati
Easter crowds in Cincinnati gathered a week early enjoying sunny skies and 76 degree temperatures as fashions on display drew people to promenading and street scenes.
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Grove
Bromd
BROMG
Caetetrhead
Beecham
William Zeidler
Mercury
Washington
Zanesville
Zanesville Paint & Color CO
Zanesville, O
Sebern Ave
Bell
OCIEZ
E. B. Blair
Miss Hazel
the Daughters of America, No. 138
Puart Parker
Parker
Troit, Mich
BR. R
Carrie
Chicago, Ill
M Cassell
Maxine Sands of
Mr. J. W. Sands
Morris Avene
Byron Danford
Cincinnati School of Medicine
W. G. Danford
Maplewagé Drive
W. W. Pratt
C. J. Hill
Newark
Robert R. Roach
E. R. Roach
Helen Pratt
E. R. Reynolds
Southern Ohio Power Co
Floodwood
Middleport
Grace McKee
New Lexington High School
W.’H. McKee
Nelle Donally
New Lexington
Miss McKee
McKee
Athene County
Howard Walden
W. Union
Europe
Alf
Bor Tees
Austin West United Press
London
Ministry of Labor
Britain
Dr. Macnamara
Macnamara
Labor
Cine
Cash Shoe
Chase & Reading Grocery Store
Mr. Chase
Reading's Grocery
Oliver
Om Emcee
Bia
Bagge
Mr. Herr
Cline Prarmagt
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