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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1921

Page

5

Art and Thimble Club Hosts Social at Athens Hospital

Mrs J H Berry acted as charming hostess in her Athens State hospital apartment on Friday afternoon entertaining the Art and Thimble club and guests. The program featured Kensington dances and social chat with Mary Joe Hill delivering solo dances to applause. A buffet luncheon followed in the dining room amid colorful receptions and hospital greenhouse flowers.

Athens Hospital J. H. Berry Athens State Hospital Kensington Mary Joe Hill Hospital Green House

W. R. C. Initiates Three Candidates at Friday Meeting

Members of the W. R. C. witnessed the initiation of three candidates at the Friday evening meeting. The event concluded with a social hour and refreshments. A Tuesday 7 o clock called meeting is planned in Red Men’s hall to finalize arrangements for the G. A. R. supper on April 6, with all members urged to attend.

Red Men’s Hall

Forthday Dinner A Surprise for Mrs J C Harvey

Mr J C Harvey and daughters-in-law hosted a surprise birthday dinner at 111 North Lancaster Street for Mrs J C Harvey. The event included a Sunday School return and gifts of flowers and an elaborate meal with many Harvey family members and friends in attendance.

J. C. Harvey North Lancaster Street Charles Harvey Dwight Donald Robert Harvey Florence Frank Harvey Harry Chadwick Clinton and Clyde H. A. Mathews Mary Leander Dorr Lucy Elizabeth Swaim Almira Richmond J. R. Harvey James Dorr

Entertained at Dinner by Mr and Mrs J L Edmundson

Mr and Mrs J L Edmundson of 35 South College Street entertained with a dinner party Sunday. The Easter Day occasion featured attractive table appointments with Easter flowers and symbolisms. Miss Dorothy Slaughter and her sister Ada Helen of Chillicothe attended and returned home today to resume their school work.

Dorothy Slaughter Ada Helen Chillicothe J. L. Edmundson South Colllege Street Miss Slaughter

Pallas club meets discusses rights and home improvement role

Mrs L L Worstell hosted a Saturday Pallas club meeting with Mrs E P D Sayre leading and Miss Bertha Bridgman guiding discussion. The group read The Yeti's Big Business by Mary Roberts Rhinehart from Good Housekeeping. Officers were elected and delegates named for the Logan district meeting on April 7-8. The next topic is Some Biological Aspects of Immigration by Edwin Grant Conklin.

Ll. G. Worstell Pallas Club E. PD. Sayre P. B. Lawrence Bertha Bridgman Mary Roberts Rhinehart Good Housekeeping A. O. Sloane A. E.’Price Nelle Pickering P. G. Dowler Amy Weiher Logan Frederic Treadley L. G. Worstell Edwin Grant Conklin March Scribners

Miss Vernon Visits Vernon Family in Piketon

Miss Norma Vernon a Piketon high school teacher visits Mr and Mrs A H Vernon at 140 North Lancaster Street, sharing a casual social call.

Norma Vernon Piketon High School A. H. Vernon North Lancaster Street

Mitchells Visit Nelson Home of Mr and Mrs Jer Bennett

Mr and Mrs Charles Mitchell and Mr and Mrs Harry Mitchell spent Sunday in Nelson at the home of Mr and Mrs Jer Bennett.

Charles Mitchell Brr Harry Mitchell Nelson Jer Bennett

Miss Edith McBee Returns to Ohio Wesleyan Studies

Miss Edith McBee returned today to Delaware to resume studies at Ohio Wesleyan after a four week emer vacation with home. Mr and Mrs S J Scott and son Dent of Central avenue were guests of Mr Lester Scott in Columbus. Mrs A C Jordan of Troy is visiting her mother Mrs J B Dalton East State street. Dalton, her son, has also returned home.

Edith McBee Delaware Ohio Wesleyan S. J. Scott Son Dent Central Avenue Lester Scott Columbus A.C. Jordan Troy J. B. Dalton State Street Dalton

Weekend Visits Tie Columbus and Howard Hall Figures

Mr A J Frame of Columbus, son of the late John Frame, visited Sunday with Mrs A D Morrison of Howard Hall. Mr Dorothy Woodworth traveled to Columbus to spend a week's vacation at Aunt Mrs R M Hastings. Miss Mildred Hastings, Ohio University student, returned home for vacation with Miss Elizabeth Woodworth. Mr John Arthur Logan, University of Chicago senior, left for Chicago after visiting his brother W H Logan and family.

A.J. Frame Columbus John Frame A. D. Morrison Howard Hall Dorothy Woodworth John Arthur Logan University of Chicago Chicago W. H. Logan

Miss Jean Gist Visits relatives during school break

Miss Jean Gist travels to Gallipolis to spend her school vacation with her uncle and aunt Dr. and Mrs. Claude B. Parker. Mr. W. D. Brown of Cleveland was the over Sunday guest of Athens friends.

Jean Gist Gallipolis Claude B. Parker W. D. Brown Cleveland Athens

Ohio Wesleyan Student Mary Slutz Returns for Easter Visit

Miss Mary Slutz of Ohio Wesleyan University visits over Easter with her mother Mrs. W. L. Slutz and family. She returns to Delaware today with her sister Miss Dorothy who will stay for the week.

Mary Slutz Ohio Wesleyan University W. L. Slutz Delaware Dorothy

Mrs A E Moore Visited Athens Then Attended Columbus Trip

Mrs. A E Moore of Charleston West Virginia formerly of Athens spent a brief time Friday as a guest at the C D Hopkins home on her way home from a visit in Columbus with her son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs Jack Farson.

A. E. Moore Charleston W. Va Athens C. D. Hopkins Columbus Jack Farson

Easter Greetings Reach Local Families Across Town

Mrs. Mabel G Bonifield of Columbus visited her parents Mr and Mrs F B Grones for Easter. Miss Nina Butts traveled from Columbus to spend Easter with her parents Mr and Mrs John F Butts. Mr and Mrs J F Stevens Helen Falloon returned home after a three month trip visiting Iowa Missouri and Nebraska including Adrian Missouri Des Moines Kansas City and Sulphur Springs.

Mabel G. Bonifield Columbus F. 8. Grones Nina Butts John F. Butts J. F. Stevens Helen Falloon Iowa Missouri Nebraska Adrian A. A. Miller Jessie Falloon Des Moines Kansas City Sulphur Springs

Tuesday Club Meeting At Hottel Home

The Tuesday club will meet with Mrs. Dasa Tong Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock at 60 North Congress Street. Miss Faye Lash, instructor in Domestic Art in Youngstown schools, returns from vacation to resume her position with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Lash.

Dasa Tong W. &. Hottel North Congress Street Faye Lash Youngstown J. C. Lash

Ford reports assets exceed liabilities in annual filing

Ford Motor Company lists assets of 884.555 million dollars with 143.036 million in liabilities in its annual report filed with the Secretary of State. The balance includes 14.566 million cash on hand and 54.439 million in credits and deposits, while 172,645 Ford family shares are held by Henry Ford, Edsel Ford, and Mrs Henry Ford.

Ford Henry Ford Edsel Ford

Praying Mother Seeks Favorable Winds for Lost Son

Mrs. J. W. Wilkinson in Houston kneels to pray for a favorable wind to rescue her son George K. Wilkinson, Navy balloon pilot believed lost at sea. She clings to hope, recalling a past voyage when a wind carried him back.

Houston Tex United Press J. W. Wilkinson George K. Wilkinson

Smith Named for U.S. Shipping Board Post

R. A. C. Smith of New York is mentioned as a candidate for a berth on the U.S. Shipping Board under the Harding administration. The report notes potential appointment discussions or indications of bringing him onto the board.

R. A. C. Smith New York U.S. Shipping Board Harding

Larger purses planned for county fair races

Ath ens county fair board met at the Chamber of Commerce to set the August fair for 23 to 26. They planned seven $500 purses and a $1000 prize horse show, with new judges and a superintendent to oversee races and ensure top entries. The track would be used in spring for training, and an artillery company might use the grounds for drill. Eleven directors attended.

Athens County Fair Association Chamber of Commerce C. M. Gill Staed

County Grange Takes Action Here Saturday

Athens county Pomona grange met Saturday at Ohio University with reports from subordinates showing growth in membership and activity. Officers were installed and discussions covered taxation illiteracy roads and public debt while a plan for a farmers market was welcomed. a protest against courthouse basement room changes was appointed for resolution. The next meeting will be with Summit grange in New Marshfield in June.

Athens County Pomona Grange Ohio University Agricultural Department Robert L. Woodworth Maud Fenzel Athens Woodworth L. H. Efaw County Grange Columbus Grange 8. K. Mardis Ohio University Park Place University Terrace Summit Grange New Marethfield

Huge graft charged in building probe in Chicago

Information cited by the joint legislative commission probing construction costs describes a colossal conspiracy in the building trades. Chairman John Dailey said many innocent organizations are camouflaged by sedition and underworld ties as the probe continues.

Chicago Joint Legislative Commission John Dailey

Gasoline Torch Designed to Thaw Frozen Coal Cars

A gasoline torch is designed to thaw hopper cars that are frozen during loading or transport. The device aims to quickly loosen ice and coal clumps, restoring flow. Operators assess safety and feasibility for use in rail yards and at mining sites.

Mother Gray's Powders Benefit Many Children

Thousands of mothers report Mother Gray's Sweet Powders ease children's headaches colds fevers stomach troubles and irregularities. Used by mothers for over 30 years and sold a

Police Chase Ends in Dueling Dash and Drink

A county city police relay chase began when Chief Graham pursued an intoxicated man named Hulberson Smart after an arrest attempt near Washington and Court streets. Deputy Pete McKinley captured Smart in a tumble resulting in both men arrest and a paddling for Smart. Each man paid a $13.40 fine.

Graham James Galvin Pete McKinley Galvin Hulberson Smart Chicf Graham Washington Street Warren Sheriff Parker Court Street McKinley Cady Parker Pete Smart

River Flooding Near Athens Albany Road as Heavy Rain Hits

Rain last night caused rapid river rise and high water along the Athens Albany brick road. Margarets Creek sits at the banks verge and could spill over if rain continues. Ohio Field baseball diamond flooded at noon with more high water expected if rain persists.

Margarets Creek Athens-Albany Ohio Field

Japan Issues Ultimatum Over Siberia Fishing Rights

Tokyo reports the Japanese government has sent an ultimatum to the Chita government in Siberia. If negotiations fail, Japan will take free action to protect Japanese fishing interests.

Tokio United Press Chita Siberia Japan

Mrs Calla J. Vayhinger Leads Local Effort

Mrs Calla J. Vayhinger directs a community project described as the moving spirit behind the effort. Details specify her leadership role and the expected impact on local participation and progress.

Calla J. Vayhinger

Johnny Coulon to Return for Cant Lift Me Trick

Former bantam champion Johnny Coulon plans a U S return early next year to showcase his Cant Lift Me trick. The article notes Coulon will bring the secret technique and demonstrate the grip that appears to lift a strong man using a specific finger and hand connection.

Johnny Coulon America Johnny Colon U. S Coulon Sim

Unions Demand National Bargaining Over Rail Jobs

Chicago March 28 unions pressing for a conference with railroad executives on national agreements after private control resumes. AFL official Jewell cites correspondence with labor board chair Ryler and union leaders urging worker rights to a national unified operation and management.

Chicago oe _ M Department American Federation of Labor United States Railroad Labor Board Jewell Ryler Cecutives Sunes S

Unclear OCR fragment about certificates and assets

Fragmentary text mentions certificates and mentions terms like no trouble and assets. Specific people, dates, or places are not identifiable. No coherent event or outcome is readable from the fragment.

Miners Accept Pay Increase in Ale Coal District

Workers at the F Company mines in Ale have agreed to a wage rise after negotiations. The deal follows discussions on a per cent increase in daily pay and reflects broader labor tensions in the Ona leries region. No further details on dates or exact figures are provided in the readable text.

Pal Ona Leries F. Company Ale Maxkiet

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