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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1921
Page
5
Local item notes the Pythien Sisters will meet at 7 pm. Mrs. Chris Lonax had a successful event yesterday in Catumbes. Mr. and Mrs. A B Antle visit relatives in Zanesville as Easter activities begin.
Mr and Mrs Calvin B Humphrey announce the marriage of their daughter Edith Warren to Earle Leroy Townsend on Tuesday March 22 1921 at 202 Riverside Drive New York City
Mrs. Mary Graham Noss and her daughter Miss Mary Noss, with Mrs. A. V. Graham, leave Friday for the old home near Pittsburgh to spend Easter vacation. They will attend a reunion of two clubs they belong to. Mrs. Noss will speak while Miss Ness performs piano numbers on the program.
The East Side Parent-Teacher association held a lively Wednesday session at East Side school. It noted current attendance covers only half the parents per child and urged increased membership to ensure parental support. The group cited February pupil absence costing the state $48 and praised milk lunch for 33 underweight pupils. The Third grade Health Play directed by Mins Dixon impressed, and traveling piety will decorate the walls of the third and sixth rooms for best attendance at the next meeting.
Mrs H T Lee entertained the Athens Needle club and guests at her home 110 Morris avenue. A six thirty dinner featured Easter decor and fluffy chicken favors. Miss Melba Woodworth gave three readings followed by games and a contest. First prizes Easter baskets. consolation prizes Easter rabbits awarded to four members.
Harmony Hill resident R. M. Patterson spent last week on his farm here making repairs. Cecil Cornes visited Parkersburg one day last week. Mrs. Charles Harris and Mrs. Mary A. Foster visited feeble 88 year old Mrs. James Noland. R. R. Hueston sought repairs at J. C. Qoggshall's blacksmith shop. Millani Foster and wife with son Mandry visited their parents, the Fosters. S. H. Noland traveled to Little Hocking on business last Thursday.
Charles Harris and wife with daughter Helen visited Mr. and Mrs. Tom Foster on Sunday afternoon. W Wilcoxon trimmed BR. R Hueston’s orchard. G K Thorp visited Torch last week and helped J C Coggshall with wood sawing.
A small wooden one story tool house next to the roundhouse in the West Side yards was nearly wiped out by a morning fire discovered about 4 o clock. Night watchman Tom Porter alerted crews who saved the roundhouse and nearby structures. the loss is about 300 dollars with many grease and wrench tools destroyed.
Milwaukee leaders advocate for real beer despite prohibition fears. Officials of major breweries cite Palmer rulings blocking production in same plants as near beer and doubt new investments unless the Supreme Court clarifies the law. Local firms lease buildings to other firms while awaiting favorable rulings.
Word reached today that Donald T Nelson eldest son of Mrs Alex Nelson of Elmwood Place has been commissioned Captain in the Third Cavalry. He has been stationed at Fort Ethan Allen Vermont after serving as First Lieutenant and earlier as Second Lieutenant at Fort Benjamin Harrison in 1917. He has seen overseas service and risen to temporary captain before.
The program features two years run at Leo Bouffe's Paris iennes Theatre with Verdi's Rigoletto scenes by the Metropolit Trio and sopranos Miss Lotti Howell and Miss Louise Rostand, baritone Mario Cambon. Special matinee at 2:30 priced 50 cents plus tax.
Kiddies visit downtown shops to view pre Easter window displays. In Wheaton Hardware rabbits frolic in sawdust while in Jones Novelty store window newborn chicks peep from the incubator drawing crowds and delaying some children reaching school.
An advertisement promotes self care for health and strength using O Mangan and a tonic. It urges readers to adopt proven routines and genuine tonics to improve wellbeing, warning against fake products. The copy emphasizes personal responsibility and meaningful action to stay well.
Sharpeburg readers report strong attendance at a revival led by Rev Williamson, despite poor roads hindering travel. Adna Weaver from Circleville leads in singing, while Hannah Bardin visits the protrac meeting and friends. Mrs Grimes hosts dinner with Williamson and others.
Chas Mann brings a two performance program to Athens on Saturday March 26 featuring Lottie Howell Louise Rostand Mario Cambon Vito Moscato the Metropolitan Trio Helen Girard Alix Einert Catherine Norfleet and others. The program includes Offenbach’s The Husband in Distress performed in a refined operatic parody style with a special ladies matinee at popular prices 600 and tax.
Readable pieces show a brief public notice from a local authority. Details like action, place, and deadlines are unclear in the damaged text.
An advertisement extols the value of a reliable timepiece and promises long-term satisfaction. It claims a good watch is a continual pleasure and urges readers to buy the correct model from the seller who guarantees durability.
Bertha McClellan Lants of Redtown arrested by Sheriff Herb Parker on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of her ten year old daughter Goldie Fulton. She is accused of aiding Andrew Woods, who is jailed on a similar charge. Lants posted a $500 bond after a preliminary probate court hearing before Judge S. M. Johnson.
A report notes a chimney lined with glass resistant to the fierce fumes from a gunpowder plant. The blind tube is touted as preventing corrosion and ensuring safety in operations.
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