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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1921
Page
3
The meeting of the Queen Esther Class at the Methodist church is changed from Thursday to Friday night. Miss Rita Crouse will entertain the group at that time.
Pearl White famed as the virgin of the films reportedly established residence in Paris to sue Wallace McCutcheon for divorce on grounds of infidelity. She says she will name a co respondent, a move that would shock the world, while McCutcheon’s friends deny the charges.
Mrs H Wilson and Mrs A K Crothers were called to Haydenville Wednesday noon by the serious illness of Mrs Frank Crothers. Mr E C Campbell and son Erar are spending a few days in New York City.
Despite the storm a goodly number of ladies attended the regular meeting in the church parlors. Hostesses Mrs Charles Tedrow and Mrs L R Kelch welcomed guests before the business session. The group spent the afternoon piecing a quilt then shared a four o'clock lunch.
A birthday party for Mrs Mae Keplar was hosted by her daughter with a two course lunch prepared by hostess Miss Gladys Bowers. The gathering included Mrs Sarah Smith Delvin McMas ter Emma Schroeder Anna Kich am Sophia North Viola Keplar Daisy Young Anna Westfall Maggie Bowers Minnie Courtney Kate Keplar Lydia Courtney Marie Courtney Hazel Taylor Harrett Elizabeth Louise Bowers Mr L Keplar Frernk EKeplar Alli son Bowers Gretchen SKeplar and guests remain.
A regular meeting is held tonight May 5 at 7 PM near the Co-op Store. Attendees are urged to bring a friend and complete a fish application form while a new proposition is presented.
Mrs William Fleck entertained the West building teachers at six with ten guests. A cut glass bud vase was presented to the hostess, and plans were made for a fall fair at the West building.
The revival continues with young lady evangelists directing services at Holiness Church and will not close until next Sunday night. Despite last night’s bad weather a fur house attended to hear the stirring messages in support of the Samaria Rescue Home of Springfield Ohio. Come tonight at 7 o clock.
The Merry Workers Sunday school class of Miss Elsie Hodgman of the Methodist church enjoyed an evening with Frances and Mary Lillian Gorsuch. Officers elected were President Audrey Ailes Secretary Lillian Howe and Treasurer Mary Devol Home Treasurer Mary Donley. Guests included Louise Wallar Bernice Starret Mildred Hampton Clara Stage and others. The event featured games a cake guessing contest and a shared dinner with each member bringing a favorite dish.
Mrs. Charles Craig entertained a number of children from 4 to 6 pm Monday in honor of her daughter Frances. Guests included Maxine North Edna Smith Susie Kelley Martha Larison Gleen Stratton Harriet Spring Clyde Maffin Max North Gerald Maffin Gladys Jones Delbert Larison Ollie Larison Gene Jewett Earl Jewett Betty Jane Brown and John W Brown of Athens. A luncheon followed the games at 5:30.
Mrs Ralph Henry hosted a Needle Shuttle Club meeting on Tuesday evening. Members enjoyed a delightful sewing session followed by an elegant lunch. Attending were Mesdames E B Acomb Albert Dilcher Harold Mechem Donald Shafer Stanley Mechem Ralph Howe and Misses Bertha Linton and Hazel Edington.
Mrs Gene Shafer and her son Joe are spending the week enjoying Wooster. The trip highlights time together away from home and sightseeing around the town.
Mrs F. G. Maxwell hosts guests from Cleveland and Columbus. Dr. and Mrs. A. L. Pritchard attend the state medical convention in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Stalter and Mrs. Herbert Leyshon return from a several days visit in Columbus. Miss Maud Gill returns to Cleveland after visiting relatives nearby. Miss Ilvucile Kaelin also mentioned in the sequence.
Mrs H D Krieg of 182 Fayette Street will host a Saturday afternoon gathering for the Hyperion Club ladies, inviting members to a social event at her home.
Carrie Grimm and C. H. McCarty married Wednesday at 10 AM at the Arpee home in Athens. Rev. Leon Arpee conducted a ring ceremony, with Mrs N Hill and Clyde Rodda as attendants. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Harry Redda, works at the local yard office. the groom is a railroad man. They plan to reside in Athens after a honeymoon trip east.
A blaze at Derthick yesterday afternoon leveled two company houses and prompted dynamiting of a third to prevent spread. Campbell, who had built a fire in a nearby store, had traveled to the city on business. E L Jones and Cecil Lunsford rushed to help as a bucket brigade fought the flames in windy conditions.
The report notes families in neighboring houses relocating their belongings after a fire at the last house of March. The company faces losses estimated in the several hundreds of dollars as repairs had just been completed on the affected houses.
The last meeting of the Trimble Parent-Teacher Association for the school year was held Monday evening with teachers and pupils in charge. The treasurer reported a cash balance of 196.57, enough to cover the completed wiring of the school building. A vote of thanks honored generous contributors and the group adjourned to meet the second Monday in September, believing much good came from the first year's work.
The Sunday Creek Coal Co plans to remodel the Mercer hotel building in Corning, using the first floor for store space and the second for company offices. Years ago the firm sold a brick building nearby to M. E. Joyce, then returned to buy another building to house its offices as Corning revived. Separately, Harry M. Wilson of the Church of Christ will start a two week meeting at Ferndale, with a basket dinner after 10:30 AM service and daily evening services at 7:30. Glouster Church will suspend Sunday services. W. J. Speer plans to return to Seattle after settling his brother H. V. Speer estate.
Robert Woods Bliss, newly named third assistant secretary to Secretary of State Hughes, has limited knowledge of European affairs and previously led the State Department division of Western European affairs.
Murray City reports guests and visits including Mr and Mrs Edgar Hilliar returning from Pomeroy and nearby areas. Miss Frances Emaile attends Athens spring college term. The baccalaureate sermon at Murray M E church is set for May 15 at 7 PM with Rev B Bishop officiating and music by the high school. An adult Bible class of the M E B church met at Mrs William Shivers home with 35 attendees.
The en tertaining committee hosted a program with refreshments. A meeting on May 16 will be at Mrs. Mary Bush's Main Street home. The C. E. Society marked its 38th anniversary at M. B. church with a daytime program and Veight of Athens addressing the crowd. James Whettione and son returned from Rutland, Mrs. Anna Strum was taken to Copeland Howe hospital for treatment. Mother's Day will be celebrated in Murray churches on May 8 with notes on maternal devotion.
Washington May 5 plans to reduce the discount rate from six per cent are under consideration by the federal reserve banks and confirmed by high treasury department authority. The cut will take effect in a few days.
A German invention uses a coin in a slot machine to summon taxicabs. The system aims to speed pickups by triggering taxi dispatch through a simple coin deposit. The idea blends vending mechanics with urban transportation needs.
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