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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1921
Page
5
The text discusses neglect and abuse of eyes and the importance of glasses for near work. It mentions presbyopia as a condition arising after middle life and invites readers to interview for more information about their eyes.
Judge 1. G. Worstell and Mr. J. H. Grayson are in Columbus on business. County school superintendent Alex Root is ill at home but improving after two weeks. Numerous local residents and students plan Easter visits, trips to Washington, D. C., New York City, Marietta, Malta, and Columbus, with family gatherings and university events noted.
The Lent season closes and Easter brings a shift in Athens social life. In past years strict Lenten rules prompted subtle activities by gray clad maidens, while today’s youths enjoy a more open social calendar. The post Lent period fills with numerous parties and brilliant affairs reflecting renewed interest.
Delta Tau Delta fraternity hosted a dinner dance at the Masonic Temple described as a brilliant spring university affair. An elaborate singing orchestra drew crowds, with a tenor soloist and fashionable co ed guests in elegant attire. Out of town and alumni guests were listed among the attendees with several notable figures and special guests also noted.
Dr W N Alderman arrived from Fort Lauderdale where he spent winter as guest of Mr and Mrs W B Day. He had built a six room modern bungalow on Las Olas Boulevard and plans to occupy it as a winter residence once completed. Sixty two couples attended the dance in Whitehouse.
Thirty children and friends gathered Friday at 722 Maplewood Drive to celebrate Miss Jane Gill's sixth birthday. Mrs. C. M. Gill hosted an Easter season party with hyacinth decorations and Easter basket favors.
The Friendship Circle of Athens high school held a Friday gathering in the First Methodist church parlors with forty five girls. Miss Theodora Junod led the devotional. An program followed with Louise Kerr piano solo Melba Woodruff reading Martha Whipple vocal solo and Mrs Frederic Treadley delivering a talk. Members sewed on a quilt for a children's hospital during social time. Hostesses Angela Woods Elizabeth Woodworth Charlotte Junod Lyda Haning Mary Wallace Margaret Krider Alberta Morris Frances Michsel served refreshments.
Federal Officer Burgess questioned principals in the Lewellyn girl case to build a Mann Act charge against Frank Reeves. Reeves admitted taking the girl from Nelsonville a year ago amid shifting explanations. Mary Lewellyn remains with her mother near Nelsonville as investigators await court developments.
Max Kemping a Berlin communist says German workmen who seized factories aim to form a communistic state. He asserts they will abandon humanity, use force, and arm the workers, now controlling a large aniline soda plant and its safety police. They plan to feed 22,000 district workers for twelve weeks.
James A. Stillman, prominent New York banker, is accused in a source case of spending vast sums on Mrs Florence H Leeds. The affair prompted disputes within the Stillman family and culminated in the current divorce action against Mrs Stillman.
Francia Beaver long time patient at Athens State hospital died Saturday at seven in the morning from arteriosclerosis. He was eighty and a Civil War veteran. His remains were shipped to Guysville for burial with relatives.
George W Beal born October 2 1848 in Alexander township Athens county Ohio died February 13 1921 in Mechanicsburg Ohio aged 72 years 4 months 11 days He married Martha Burly September 25 1870 They had ten children Three daughters Lyda Beale Louie and Armindia and three sons Chas Clarence and Walter preceded him in death Surviving are Gusta McNamee and Samuel Beal of Nelsonville James Beal of Floodwood and Beal of Buchtel Emma Burris widow survived none of their children The poem lines accompany the obituary noting the family's loss and longing.
The Bon Ton Millinery promotes a large Easter hat show featuring many shades and styles and invites early visits. Revival meetings begin at Church of Christ with Rev Harry M Wilson delivering the opening sermon and Rev A O Henry from Akron to lead the meetings. Walter Frazier an escaped Athens county prisoner sighted near Oakdale. marshal efforts continue. Constable Pearl Orndorf to be arraigned for driving without lights tonight. Harold and other boys play near Postmaster Price’s home when event ends abruptly.
Rome reports 1920 emigration at 365000 with United States and Argentina as top destinations. Prewar levels were 875598 in 1918 and 153717 continental emigration, 211227 to Europe. U.S. immigration surpassed 1919 figures as Italy plans to restore prewar flow.
In Pittsburg Kansas on March 26 Alexander Howatt district president of the United Mine Workers and his cabinet prepare for another trial over alleged injunction violations for calling strikes In a Patton Coal and Mining Company mine dispute Judge Curran set April 6 as the date.
Gar Biddison's son fractured his collar bone and was treated by Dr. Y G Danford. B F Achauer leaves for Lakeside Park for a week, with B W Hawk joining this evening for a Sunday stay. Fred Guinther and family visit Akron hosts for a week. Ella Allen, Akron teacher, recuperating from diphtheria at her parents' home in this city.
Wednesday she decided to come home and stay until she is physically able to resume teaching in the schoolroom. Mr and Mrs Ed Matthews are visiting friends in Columbus for a few days.
Homer Smith, pastor at Calvary Baptist Church, lists Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. devotional at 10 15 a.m. preaching at 7 p.m. with Thursday prayer meeting. The Reg ribbon group leads the program as the Sunday school contest ends. Day begins with sunrise.
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