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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1921

Page

2

Rardin Home on Central Avenue Sold to Joseph Schuler

The old Rardin homestead at North Central Avenue, in the hands of the Rardin heirs for 35 years, has been resold to Joseph Schuler of Burg, a coal operator. Dan Rardin will vacate by May 15 and move to Bardin Brothers’ new homes on the east side until his May and Morris avenue residence is finished.

Rardin Nouth Central Avenue Joseph Schuler Burg Dan Rardin Bardin Brothers May Morris Avenue

Glouster High to Hold Commencement at Opera House

Glouster High will award diplomas to 38 graduates at the opera house on Wednesday evening May 18. Dr. W. A. Matheny will deliver the class address and Rev. H. C. Smith will give the baccalaureate sermon at 10:30 Sunday May 15, with local churches adjusting schedules to allow attendance.

Glouster High School Glouster Opera House W. A. Matheny O. A Athens H. C. Smith Calvary Baptist Church Opera House Eunice D. Grandy Blanche E. Antle Vera Anne Chalfant Elsie Forest Stevens Mary Alberta Zimmer Freda Leona Zimmer Dessie Mae Waller Alice Mildred Wolfe Dorothy Anne Searls Bertha M. Wyatt Garnet Lucile Lamborn Mary Neal Blower Lena Belle West Christene Catherine Domeneco Amelia M. Canale Mildred Elizabeth MelLain Mildred Inez Morgan Elizabeth Mandry Nora Marvel Wyatt Hazel Jane Raber Charlotte P. Wolfe Cecelia H. Eechstenkamper Velma Beatrice Embrey Thelma BE Andrews Edna Mae Watkins Emma Elizabeth Binford Marguerite A. Edwards Burke B. Wolfe Emmett A. Bridge Eldon L. Faires W. Everett Dunnett Harold L. Wyatt William Welsch Jr Julius J. Pico Rudolph H. Hoizschuh R. Lancelot Trainer Joseph A. Gengerelli Robert H. Gamwell

City Banks Align With Union Stores Close On Thursdays

Both banks in the city will close at noon on Thursdays starting this week and continuing until October 1, joining the action taken by the union stores.

Union

Miners to Holds Meeting Over Deadwork Grievance

Miners officials and Superintendent Brown of the Sugar Creek mines will meet tomorrow to settle a deadwork grievance at mine 255. The mine has been shut down over a week with limited progress toward a settlement and workers await company representatives.

Brown Sugar Creek Ohio Collieries Co

Columbus Visits and Church Gatherings Noted

Mr. and Mrs. E Handley and Mrs. F H May spend the day in Columbus. The Christian Workers meet at the Church of Christ Thursday evening. The Friendship Circle meets at the Methodist church the same evening. Mrs J H Croushore and her young son from Columbus visit Mrs Croushore’s parents, Mr and Mrs P H Burns.

E. Handley F. H. May Columbus Christian Workers Church of Christ Friendship Circle Methodist Church J. H. Croushore Little Son of

Norwalk Ministerial Association Backs Sunday Funeral Ban

The Norwalk Ministerial Association passes a resolution opposing Sunday funeral services, urging local churches to limit or avoid Sunday rites to align with community standards.

Norwalk — Norwalk Minsterial Association

Homes Erected Across Country as Building Boom Grows

Washington reports say housing and apartment construction is rising nationwide due to relief in the housing shortage. Officials caution rents will not fall immediately as the nation remains about 1,250,000 dwellings short after five years of lag. Increased building will ease the burden on American families.

Ralph F. Couch Washington United States Federal Reserve Board

Negrress Lillie Taylor Wins Oil Lands Suit

In Dallas May 4 United Press reports Lillie Gussie Taylor a poor health resident refuses excitement over her Louisiana state supreme court ruling granting her title to a Homer Louisiana oil lease valued between 8 and 15 million dollars. Her lawyers take half the winnings.

Dallas Tex United Press Hill Street Lillie Gussie Taylor Louisiana State Supreme Court Homer Louisiana Lillie

Nicotine murder mystery probes death of Marie Vance

Los Angeles investigators including District Attorney T L Woolwine pursue two grains of nicotine as the cause of Miss Marie Vance death on April 5 in a Hollywood bungalow near the movie colony. Authorities link an eastern millionaire to the residence and purchase of the property as they seek clues.

Los Angeles Cal Marie Vance Chicago T. L. Woolwine Miss Vance Hollywood

Sugar cane waste forms heavy wall lining paper

A new heavy wall lining paper has been developed from sugar cane waste. The process converts agricultural byproducts into a durable building material, potentially offering an eco friendly alternative to traditional wall coverings.

Yankee girls are all right say Dr. Roselli

Washington May 4 Dr Bruno Roselli a first Italian professor now at Vassar College asserts the modern American girl is wholesome and modern. He says the younger American college woman shows courage in her convictions and is physically and mentally sound compared with European peers.

Washington Bruno Roselli Vassar College New England Roselli

Baseball Scores From Yesterday in National League

Yesterday's results show New York defeated Boston 2 to 0 and Washington routed Philadelphia 4 to 2. Detroit crushed Chicago 13 to 1 while Cleveland and St. Louis were not scheduled.

Cleveland Washington Boston Detroit New York St. Louis Chicago Philadelphia Pittadur Scvsvess Brooklyn Ceses Ereeee Cincinnati

New York Beats Boston 7 to 2 as Pittsburg Chicago Cold

The American League game results show New York defeating Boston 7 to 2. Pittsburg and Chicago have no scheduled games mentioned.

New York Boston Pittsburg Chicago

Judge Delivers Triple as Athletics Fall to Braves

Yesterday's sport recap highlights Joe Judge triple in the tenth for Washington, while Rube Beton allowed three hits in his season debut as the Giants beat the Braves 7 to 2. Kelly singled and Piercy scored in a 2 0 win over the Red Sox. Tigers routed the White Sox 13 to 0, chasing Faber in the first inning.

Joe Judge Little Washington Athletics Rube Beton Braves Giants Kelly Piercy Yank Red Sox Tigers Faber White Sox

Judge Landis Reinforces Reardon Return To Reds

Cincinnati May report that Judge K M Landis the baseball commissioner reinstated Red catcher Bill Reardon with immediate effect for failing to join the Reds before April 24. He reported on Sunday restoring his playing status.

Cincinnati K. M. Landis Baseball Bill Reardon Reardon Reds

Convention Opens On Foreign Trade Council Theme

In Cleveland on May 4 three thousand delegates gather for the National Foreign Trade Council convention. James A Farrell of United States Steel chairs the session and outlines a program stressing long term credits for foreign trade and a strong merchant marine. He notes the council is nonpartisan and nonpolitical and will not adopt resolutions.

Cleveland, O National Foreign Trade Council James A. Farrell United States Steel Corporation Farrell

City streetcars idle after strike vote in Canton

Canton Ohio May 4 carmen's union announces street cars and interurban service on Northern Ohio Traction lines will idle after Wednesday midnight. Only 29 of more than 300 employees voted against striking, union heads said.

Canton Canton City Northern Ohio Traction Company Carmen

Kids Are Saving Canton Bank Accounts Figures Reported

Nearly eight thousand Canton school children hold bank accounts according to a new report. The finding highlights youth savings involvement across the city schools and financial literacy efforts.

Canton

Epworth League Organized At Zion Church In The Plains

The Epworth League was organized at Zion church with the first meeting held Sunday evening and will meet at 6 o clock each Sunday. Various residents from nearby towns visited and many local families hosted Sunday gatherings and visits across Athens Chauncey and surrounding areas.

Charles North Sand Run Dave Terrell Chauncey James Terrell Elmer Rollison Helen Millie Tillie Boring Athens Epworth League Zion Church J. M. Thorne Chillicothe Camp George Gabriel Jr Eunicé Lowry Flo Terrell Toledo F. 8. Shaw Union Jim Fergerson Miss Shafer Lydia Beachout F. McHarg Mary Anna Gusty Margaret Williams Buchtel Lizzie Krivusti Arthur Burchfield John Cowan Poston Ethel Cline Murray City Fan Madison

Community Notes From Zion Church and Local Families

The Ever Ready Sunday school class held a weiner roast on the hill near Vivian Stage’s home last Wednesday evening. Birth announcements report twins a boy and girl born May 2 to Mr. and Mrs. James Lyons. Various local residents visited Athens and Canaanville areas, with gatherings at Starr, Cananville, and nearby homes.

Dan Gabriel Zion Church Vivian Stage Millard Bryan Jr James Lyons Margaret Noble Coolville Harry Moore Windle Arthur Burchfield James Burchfield Canaanville Darrell Moore John Six Starr Armanda Krivusti Anna Shust Athens George Ball Jeff Harrison William Roberts Joe Slater Dave Aleshire Merwin Stauffer Joe Hutchins Charles Woods Near Albany Roscoe Shields Mozelle Stephans John Gabriel Sam Gabriel

Funeral for Charles Hoisington in Greenlawn

A large crowd attended the funeral of Charles Hoisington in Greenlawn on Sunday. The report also lists local residents such as Mrs. Maggie Barstow and Mrs. Carrie Davis with families shopping in Athens on Monday and several Athens visitors and dinners hosted by local couples over the weekend.

Charles Hoisington Greenlawn Maggie Barstow Zeb Douglas Carrie Davis Athens Ervin Vore Ed Micheals Russell

Wonderful recovery of famed farmer after Dreco cure

The mother of J R Long of Zanesville near Bellefontaine recounts a three month confinement and liver stomach illness during which four bottles of Dreco restored health. Bowels moved, kidneys and stomach strengthened, he later visited home. Drug stores now stock Dreco including The Cline Pharmacy Co in Athens.

Bea J. R. Long Zanesville Bellefontaine Athens Cline Pharmacy Co

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