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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1922
Page
3
The Nelsonville note praises female telephone operators for their courteous service and urges the public to treat them with respect. It contrasts central or care and points out two sides of the public versus operators, stressing patience and politeness in daily exchanges. It ends by acknowledging Dr and Mrs B E Accomb.
A regular meeting of the American Legion will be held Tuesday evening at post headquarters at 7 o'clock.
Paul Parks, recently noted in New York musical circles after the David Bispham memorial program, will give a concert in his home city of Nelsonville on the evening of April 11. The event is under Glenford Dugan Post American Legion auspices and will be held at Stuart's opera house.
The Elks committee announces an athletic smoker at the club room Thursday evening. The program features two four round bouts, one six round bout, one eight round bout, and a fast wrestling match for Elks members. Program starts at 8 15. Logan and Athens Elks may buy tickets from secretaries, and Nelsonville tickets are at Shainer's news stand.
The Elks entertainment committee hosts a dance Tuesday evening March 28 with dancing from 9 to 1.
Margaret Burt and Gertrude Bar hosted a gathering at 101 Mill Street on March 24 with music and games. A late lunch was served to 25 attendees including Carl Overstreet, Ovel Sweaney, Walston Cope, Clyde McClurg, Leonard Newman, Rudolph Bryan, Carl Williams, Nash, Maxwell Bartoe, and many others.
Dr and Mrs Charles Howe and their two children of Athens visited for a Sunday stay in the area, enjoying local sights and hospitality.
Anthony Wilson of Columbus spent the weekend visiting his parents. Mrs. Charles Martin visited her sister, Mrs. R. C. Graham in Powell. C. M. McGiffen and Miss Loretta Mooney travelled to Columbus for Bell Telephone work. Miss Ruth Conaway of Logan stayed with her sister, Mrs. Pierce Stratton. 8. S. Steenrod is in Columbus on business.
Mrs. Elizabeth Davis spends a few days in Columbus. Mrs. D F Shafer of Columbus was weekend guest of her parents here. Miss Vivian Kelly of Columbus visits her parents. Mrs. Alva Johnson spends days in Columbus. Mrs. S S Love travels to Ann Arbor Michigan for weekend with son in law Clyde Vanatta. Mrs. C G Sheppard visits family here. Mrs. John Wood is home a few days after visits with her mother Bett Harris in Columbus.
The remains of Wade Ted Matthews who died in New Mexico are expected Tuesday afternoon. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 1 o'clock at the home on West Columbus Street. The N O O F lodge will have charge of the service.
Mr and Mrs David Quick head toward Caldwell Ohio after a Florida sojourn and spend Sunday as guests of their son in law.
The three parent teacher associations present Cho Cho the health clown at the Christian church auditorium next Friday at 1 34 PM. He will present a health play designed to please and instruct. All city school children are urged to attend with adults welcome. admission is free.
The funeral party accompanying the remains of Ted Mathews, who died suddenly in Artesia New Mexico last Friday, will arrive in the city Tuesday afternoon. Services are set for Wednesday at 1 PM at the Mathews residence on West Columbus Street, with burial at Hibbardsville.
The High School Play All Aboard will start rehearsals in Nelsonville with the trainer arriving April 3. Rehearsals begin immediately and performances are set for April 17 and 18 at Stuart Opera House. About 150 new cast members will wear special costumes for their roles.
Tonight at 7 o clock the Auxiliary unit of Glenford Dugan Post holds an important meeting. All members urged to attend as business of importance will be discussed.
Mrs. S. S. Lane hosted a post victory chicken dinner for Scout team number 2 and subs after they defeated McArthur to claim the silver cup. Attendees included Edgar Crouse Clarence Kelch George Shirley Evans Hudson John Longley Ralph Betts Gerard Powell Robert Jewett Charles Welcheimer Carl Campbell Frank Tedrow Converce Crawford Claude Hall Mr. Giebel Mr. Hall S. S. Lane and the hostess.
The relief committee led by Mrs. E. M. Kaelin reports difficulties in establishing neighborhood centers for needed aid. The township chairman frees the committee from its original task and will pursue an alternative method. Public response to appeals for funds and supplies remains strong and local women's groups pledge support.
Washington reports three boys aged 7, 8 and 11, serving five year terms for a Weirton West Virginia post office theft, will be released after a justice department review. The investigation found circumstantial evidence, interrogation under pressure, and use of bloodhounds led to wrongful convictions.
Harley Lee Hauhn six year old son of Mr and Mrs William Haulin of 16 Currier street died Sunday evening at 6 o clock funeral services will be held at the residence Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and burial in West Union street cemetery the parents also have a three year old son
The Eudora Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star calls a regular meeting Tuesday evening at seven. All officers are urged to attend.
Dublin March 27 The Irish provisional government holds a watchful stance as Richard Mulcahy plans to recruit loyalists to replace disobedient L R A members who defied President Griffith and Michael Collins. Officials avoid moves risking clashes between army factions.
After 20 years of labor in the Albany flour ing mill Archie Johnson resigns and accepts a sales agency for a factory making metal cribs and bins. His territory includes Athens and Meigs counties.
Miss Esther Deushle serves as acting post mistress pro tempore in Amherst Ohio while awaiting permanent appointment from Washington to replace the late A E Stiwald. Edward Sahl has been recommended for the post but the appointment is delayed.
President Harding signed a bill restoring to 80,000 civil service employees their pension rights. The move honors a conflict sparked by a recent attorney general decision and reestablishes vested benefits.
Charles Almashey of Cannanville reported a twenty four pound carp caught Sunday afternoon with a pole and line. He is described as the modern Isaac Walton and proud of the feat as the season’s first big catch.
The funeral for Cha Darnell of Canaanville, killed in a mine accident last week, drew a large crowd at the M E Church. Rev Wells of Guysville led services, with burial in the Canaanville cemetery.
In Toledo at dawn a blaze gutted the Nathanson Bros wholesale and novelty store. Two firefighters were cut and badly injured by falling glass as the fire swept through the downtown district. The stock, valued at 150000 dollars, was a total loss.
The American Hardwood Lumber Company filed a petition in the Supreme Court asking modification of a recent dissolution decree. It aims to prohibit distribution of statistics that could lead to monopoly. The filing indicates ongoing antitrust concerns and requests relief through the high court.
Three men were killed and one seriously injured when a freight train wreck occurred near Rouse City Texas early today.
A dress pattern for growing girls features a smart collar long waist effect and is offered in four sizes 6 8 10 and 12 years The 10 year size needs four yards of 32 inch material The pattern is mailed to any address on receipt of 12c in one cent stamps.
The Cunard liner Italia ran aground March 25 off Buzzard Bay but was not in danger and was expected to float at high tide. Merrill Atkinson of 167 Lancaster St Athens was aboard en route to Naples as part of a longer European trip after leaving New York March 24.
The Dodge owned by attorney Roger Jones was taken from his residence on South Court Street Saturday evening. After an extended search, the missing car was found abandoned at Courtney Hill Sunday evening.
Columbus observers predict Carmi Thompson of Cleveland will announce his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Ohio governor in the coming days. The report cites Republican booster sentiment backing Thompson for the race.
Prohibition agents in Chicago will revoke liquor selling permits of many retail druggists after a bureau investigation. Acting Commissioner James E. Jones announced the findings and said he returned from Chicago where the probe aimed at those in business mainly to sell liquor.
In New Castle Pennsylvania on March 27 Helen and Josephine Allay aged 6 and 7 were instantly killed when struck by a passenger train at a grade crossing between New Castle and Lawrence Junction. The victims were daughters of Mr and Mrs Abraham Allay.
In Washington on March 27 the budget principle for estimating appropriations for government operations faced scrutiny. Supporters of larger river and harbor development funding pushed to expand the budget, challenging current limits.
Sen Hitchcock of Nebraska warned in the Senate that Japan may not ratify the four power Pacific treaty if immigration issues are treated separately from the pact. He urged administration leaders to recognize the domestic clause as part of the agreement.
Governor Miller refused the pardon request for Irish agitator Big Jim Larkin who was imprisoned years ago for radical activities following an Albany inquiry dated March 27.
The final statement from the state highway department shows the Sunday Creek valley road costing 170729.92 dollars with 40 percent state, 20 percent township, 20 percent adjacent property, and 10 percent county funding. The road, asphalted with limestone chips, will be maintained by the state, with coats repeated biennially.
Grace Slatcher accuses E A Slatcher of cruelty and adultery, including a 1919 rape charge, in a divorce petition. Laura Day seeks divorce from Pearl Day with restitution of her maiden name. Nelle Williams sues John Williams for desertion since 1921. Ruth Ann Bails asks for alimony and divorce from Isaac Bails amid family farm assets. Emily Cadle seeks divorce from Thomas Cadle for wilful absence. Leora Mansfield granted divorce from Charles Mansfield in an uncontested case with out of court alimony.
The Glouster Mine 10 belonging to Sunday Creek Coal Co at Derthick may close tomorrow instead of April 1. No machine cutting has occurred since Friday and cleanup is expected by quitting time tomorrow. The annual sub district mine workers convention begins in Logan this week with a joint session planned later to negotiate a new wage scale.
Mr and Mrs Seward Steffy are visiting New Lexington for a day outing showing a brief local visit with no additional events or details provided.
Mrs John Turnbull and Mrs Emanuel Foster with two children went home to Shawnee Saturday after spending several days with Mr and Mrs John Bui Loch.
Miss Ethel Reese, a teacher in the Cleveland schools, spent Saturday with her parents Mr and Mrs D P Reese during the spring vacation and returned to continue her duties.
Mrs. P. B. Sidders and her two children from Athens stayed with her mother Mrs. Jane Richards this past Saturday, marking a family visit.
Mrs. Bill Burns and her young son and Mrs. Stephen Gibbs visited Athens on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gibson and their baby from Athens spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Stiff and E. F. Danford and family.
Mrs. A. M. Bennett and her two daughters Beulah and Mary Elizabeth visited Athens on Saturday, staying for a time and touring the city.
Work at the Palos sawmill camp is to be completed this week and the machine will be moved away. The camp has operated for a little over two years producing mine timber.
Rev Ignatius Lee pastor of the Richland Avenue church leads evangelistic meetings begun at the Union church. The series aims to draw neighbors to faith through preaching and outreach activities.
Wheeling, W V March 27 A crime wave swept the district over the past 36 hours with gun fights burglaries and other offences tallied Municipal judge held twenty four offenders this morning the largest number since prohibition began In Warwood a gun battle occurred between John Delowick and Mike Zemisky Zemisky fired a shot at Delowick but struck the silver watch Delowick carried flattening it.
Congressman L. Knight of Akron denounced political bosses including Rud Hynicka of Cincinnati and New York as a threat to reform. He urged eliminating soft jobs from politics to lower taxes and urged Ohio voters to elect men who will honor promises and administer laws honestly.
A remark on leadership asks who truly understands the work and declares the only master should be the public interest. The comment emphasizes independence and accountability in public service.
Dowler Ridge March 27 A pleasant surprise was given Mrs Everett Stewart at her home Sunday March 26 when 27 arrived with baskets to mark her birthday anniversary A noon dinner was served to many relatives and friends including Vrish Judy Flora Maude Erma Alberta Lester Alva Ernest Leslie Charles William James Marjorie Joe Barron Lawrence Marshall Roe Rhorie Arthur FEugean Lethia Stewart Iva Ayers G R Stewart Bernice Captalia Ella Marie and Everett Stewart daughters and guests.
A musical comedy actress is elevated to the title Duchess of Leinster, marking the first time a performer from that genre has held the peerage. The announcement highlights a historic royal recognition of her artistry and public appeal.
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