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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1921

Page

2

Episcopal guild gathering at Mrs J McKee home

The Nelsonville Episcopal guild met at Mrs J McKee’s Poplar Street home on a Wednesday evening. After sewing and socializing, hostess served a delightful lunch to Mesdames H Rodda J Mall G Mall J Warrington C Shockley J Evans J Barber J Tedrow J Wildes Z Evans I Warner Mise Poston Miss Bryant Allan Charles McKee and Jack Grimm.

Episcopal Guild J. McKee Poplar Street Mesdames H. Rodda J. Mall G. Mall J. Warrington C. Shockley J. Evans J. Barber J. Tedrow J. Wildes Z. Evans I. Warner Mise Poston Miss Bryant S Allan Charles McKee Jack Grimm

Rose gift on Mothers Day at Nelsonville Tire and Repair

Nelsonville Tire and Repair Co announces a Mothers Day gift on Sunday May 8. Each patron will receive a rose, white for the late mother and red for the living mother, with a silk ribbon inscribed For Mother. Presented by Guy D. Ridenour, proprietor.

Nelsonville Tire and Repair Co Guy D. Ridenour

Special Convocation of St Bernard Chapter Tonight

There will be a special convocation of St Bernard Chapter at night at seven o'clock. The Royal Arch degree will be conferred. A large attendance is desired. Ed C Cooley H P Ivan Kinney Sec.

St. Bernard Chapter ED. C. Cooley H. P. Ivan Kinney

Berean Chicken Supper at Christian Church Delights Attendees

The Berean chicken supper at the Christian church drew 210 men and young men who enjoyed creamed chicken mashed potatoes gravy and sides, followed by an orchestra program. Attendees left satisfied and ready for Mothers Day services with at least eleven in Sunday school.

The Christian Church Parker House Dixie Quartet

Athens Mayor attends chamber meeting on city manager plan

Mayor Sam Johnson of Athens attended last evenings chamber session and clarified legal questions about the proposed city manager plan. Committees named include Boy Scouts with a county organization and paid scout executive, and a committee to work with the G A R on Decoration Day.

Sam Johnson Athens Boy Scouts C. C. Sharp Harry Ly A. P. Scott C. H. Roudebush Whitlatch Stanley McWsnee Miller

Fort Street Cemetery Improvements And Public Works Plans

The community backs fencing the Fort Street cemetery and square improvements with a cleanup campaign. Twenty seven members ordered a slogan banner for cars while Geo E Johnson handles a detour over Wolf's hill and Union Furnace road work. Water works upgrades near completion promise Nelsonville a top southern Ohio system. Officials warn about the unprotected levee and urge steps to prevent future floods.

Fort Street Geo. E. Johnson Wolf's Hill Union Furnace Nelsonville Ohio

Athens Women Visit Family In Missouri Journey

Mrs. Sarah Poston and daughter Miss Lulu of Athens were dinner guests. Thursday Mrs. Maria Sheppard Mrs. Elizabeth Patterson and Mr. Howe Patterson left for St. Joseph Missouri after Mrs. Poston spent the winter with her sister Mrs. Geo Johnson and mother Mrs. Elizabeth Howe. Mrs Margaret Johnson accompanied them for several weeks.

Sarah Poston Lulu Athens Maria Sheppard Elizabeth Patterson Gon Howe Patterson St. Joseph Geo. Johnson Elizabeth Howe Margaret Johnson

Hyperion Club Meeting This Saturday Afternoon

The Hyperion Club plans a meeting Saturday afternoon at two o'clock with Mrs. H. I. Krieg. The event details are announced for members and nearby residents.

Hyperion Club H. 1D. Krieg

Why Not A Hedge Fence For Fort Street Cemetery

A business man and taxpayer urges the Woman's Community Club to fund a hedge fence for the Fort street cemetery. He notes poor existing work and proposes planting a hedge with a protective wire fence later, funded by property owners at half cost, arguing front fencing is unnecessary and merchants face constant donation pressure.

Fort Street Woman's Community Club

Message at Holiness Church Draws Eight to Altar

Miss Bradshaw delivered a strong sermon at the Holiness church from Genesis 3 9 titled Where Art Thou Eight individuals came to the altar. Miss Laueholtz will conduct tonight’s service as the meeting series continues toward a Sunday close.

Holiness Church Miss Bradshaw

Davis Family Hosts Splendid Spring Social Afternoons

In Davis country, two lavish spring gatherings were held at the Davis home on Thursday afternoon and evening. Mrs. Joe Davis and Mrs. Elizabeth Davis presided over the elegant events attracting prominent local guests and showcasing seasonal hospitality.

Davis Country Joe ‘Davis Elizabeth Davis

Pink and White Socials Attract One Hundred Twenty Guests

Two large gatherings hosted by Mrs Lelland Krieg and Mrs Joe Davis featured a luncheon for group one at 1 pm and a tea for group two at 6 pm. Ellen and Billy Davis greeted guests in a pink and white setting with dainty place cards, nut baskets, and pink and white sweet peas. A three course luncheon and elegant decor marked the events, with 120 guests invited.

Lelland Krieg Joe Davis Hannas Lessie Johnson Chifuaaaliouns Ellen Billy Davis

Circle of Ruth Hosts Home Made Food Market

The Circle of Ruth plans a market of homemade foods to be sold at the Hocking Power office on Colum. The event aims to showcase local cooks and provide a community gathering with diverse treats.

Circle OF Ruth Hocking Colum

Yesterday's NL Scores Heat up as Cincinnati Tops Chicago

National League results show Cincinnati defeating Chicago 11 to 7 while Pittsburgh beat St. Louis 3 to 3. Other games postponed due to wet grounds delaying action.

Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis

Baseball Scores Today: Chicago Beats Cleveland 4-0 and Detroit Shuts Out St Louis 9-0

In American League action Chicago defeated Cleveland 4 to 0 while Detroit triumphed 9 to 0 over St Louis. Weather caused other games to be rained out with no completed results.

Chicago Cleveland Detroit St. Louis

Rain Delays Butch Grover’s Team to Columbus Trip

Bad road conditions from recent rains spoil plans for auto transfer. Morgan and Wyman missed the trip. Barnes Skinner and Fuller form the outfield. Loomis Wolf and Barslow joined as pitchers. Ohio University vs Capitol University at Granville with Denison University to follow.

Butch Grover Columbus Ohio University Capitol University Denison University Granville Morgan Wyman Barnes Skinner Fuller Loomis Wolf Bars

Dempsey Begins Training Camp for Carpentier Bout

Jack Dempsey and his entourage arrived in Atlantic City to train for the July 2 title bout with Georges Carpentier in Jersey City. Quarters are incomplete and heavy work will wait until late May as Dempsey receives about 1100 letters seeking autographs and encouragement.

Jack Atlantic City N. J Jack Dempsey Georges Carpentier Jersey City

Busy Days Ahead in Major Leagues Due to Weather

New York May 6 Forty five games in the major leagues have been rescheduled as double headers for the hot summer months because of bad weather. The American League trails with 24 games postponed while the National League has 21.

New York Ban Johnson Nationals

First Home Game For Athens High Here Saturday

Weather permitting, Athens High opens its home season Saturday at Ohio Field 2:30 PM against Parkersburg High. It is Athens first home game after a two month pause and Parkersburg last appeared here two years ago. Coach Mackie has prepared the squads for six games and two field meets with track new this year. Supt Stailey aids in policy. Athens may send a tennis team to Columbus with the track squad competing May 27-28 in the Big Six.

Athens Hi Parkersburg Hi Ohio Field Parkersburg West Virginians Mackie Stailey Athens Columbus

White Sox blank Indians behind Faber two-hitter

Red Faber pitched his second two-hit game of the season to yield a 4 to 0 victory for the White Sox over Cleveland. Detroit produced six runs with six hits in the sixth inning including Cobb’s homer, while the Browns were routed 9 to 0. Bohne tripled and stole home in a separate sequence. The Reds defeated the Cubs 11 to 7 as Pittsburgh beat St Louis 8 to 3 amid loose defense by Hornsby and Fournier.

Red Faber White Sox Cleveland Cobb Detroit Browns Bohne Reds Cubs Hornsby Fournier Pitsburg Cards Bortas

Rails Make Gains in Opening Stock Market

The New York stock market opened with continued gains from yesterday led by Missouri Pacific Southern Pacific Baltimore and Ohio and Reading rails. Prices rose by about a quarter to a full point as rails featured the session.

New York Missouri Pacific Southern Pacific Baltimore &Ohio Reading

Automobile purchases measured by miles not items

The Lostro Auto Sales Co claims a dollar spent on an automobile yields more miles of use than any other purchase, noting buyers seek long service and dealer responsibility for performance. They emphasize the dealer's role in ensuring ongoing operation and satisfaction.

Lostro Auto Sales Co

German Sugar Crop Estimated Over 7 Million Tons 1920 21

The government statistical bureau places the 1920 21 sugar crop for Germany at more than seven million tons. The forecast emphasizes a bumper harvest amid favorable weather and high production in major German sugar regions.

The Government Statistical Bureau

Princess Viora Linked To Albania Nobility In Rumor

A social note from New York links Princess Viora wife of Prince Nourredin Viora of Albania to Ralph Thomas, noting a recent marriage shift and suggesting a name change to Gould. The brief hints at European connections and high society chatter without asserting formal ties.

New York Europe Princess Viora Nourredin Viora Albania Ralph Thomas Gould

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