Nelsonville Elks Meet Tonight in Special Session
Nelsonville Lodge of Elks convenes for a special session tonight May 9 at 7 30 listing important business and agenda items to address.
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ELKS
Nelsonville
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1921
Page
3
Class Play May 25 at Stuart's Opera House
The senior class of N. H. S. presents its annual class play on May 25. The production titled The Fortune Hunter is now in rehearsal and will be staged at Stuart's Opera House.
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Stuart's Opera House
Annual Baccalaureate Sermon for Class of 1921
The annual baccalaureate sermon will be delivered at the high school auditorium on May 22 by Rev. Paul E. Kemper of the M. E. church.
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Paul E. Kemper
M. E. Church
Sun Day School Party At Miss Margaret Johnson’s Home
Miss Gladys Bowers led a cheerful Thursday evening at Miss Margaret Johnson’s Jackson Street residence for her Sun day school class of girls. Games and music filled the night followed by a dainty luncheon. Attendees included Sara Deer Thelma Deer Edith Dilcher Ruth Hilte Louise Bowers Alberta Keating Marie Paspichel Ruth Butts Dorothy Hilton Guilda Valkinburg Violet Huffman Artena Huffman Alfred Johnson and guests Catherine Ruth Margaret Hall Ethel Johnson Betty Weekly Grace Secoy and Gretchen Keplar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Bowers
Margaret Johnson
Jackson Street
Sara
Thelma Deer
Edith Dilcher
Ruth Hilte
Louise Bowers
Alberta Keating
Marie Paspichel
Ruth Butts
Dorothy Hilton
Guilda Valkinburg
Violet
Artena Huffman
Alfred Johnson
Catherine
Ruth
Margaret Hall
Ethel Johnson
Betty Weekly
Grace Secoy
Gretchen Keplar
Birthday Honor For Johnny Nutters Sixth
A birthday party celebrated Johnny Nutters sixth birthday at the Nutter home on Walnut Street. Guests included Doris Wallace Margie Wallace Eva Wallace Florence Lewis Evelyn Galvin Marie Galvin Paul Galvin and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Nutter
Walnut Street
Doris Wallace
Margie Wallace
Eva Wallace
Florence Lewis
Evelyn Galvin
Marie Galvin
Paul Galvin
Margaret Brickles
Margaret Anders
Margaret Connors
Esther McMorrow
Charles McMorrow
Chester McManaway
Doris McManaway
Ralph Loff
Ruth Dishong
Charlotte Dishong
Mary Kathryn Stevens
Helen Bobbit
Naomi Lemon
Charles Woods
Bill Woods
Paul Stratton
James Coarwin
Alley Cash
Ellie Oliver
Lucile Keating
Elsie Keating
Martie Oliver
Ellen Nuter
Sammy Nutter
Cooley Family Hosts Mothe rs Day at Loaga
Mrs. E. C. Cooley and family hosted Mothers Day at Loaga as guests of the latter’s parents. Mrs. N. Hill is visiting Columbus for the week. Mrs. C. K. Washburn travels to Chicago as Athens Shrine delegate to the Supreme Shrine sessions with delegates from the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Cooley
Loaga
N. Hill
Columbus
Supreme Shrine
C. K. Washburn
Chicago
Ill
Athens Shrine
United States
Canada
Specials for This Week at Local Store
Weekly advertisement lists discounts on groceries and household items. Includes two and a half dollar bag deals, macaroni, boxes of spaghetti, pancake flour, corn flakes, flour, pumpkin, baking powder, coffee and tea offers, hominy, scrap tobacco, and assorted reduced prices.
Ed Cramner Family Weekend Visit at Athens
Mr and Mrs Ed Cramner and their daughter spent the weekend in Athens as guests of Mrs Cramners parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Cramner
Athens
Mrs. Cramner
Past Chiefs entertain Mrs Coakley at Pythian Sister event
Mrs Carl Coakley hosted the Past Chiefs Association of the Pythian Sisters on a Wednesday evening. After a business session a social hour followed with a luncheon. Attendees included Mesdames Clara Hillyer R A White Myrtle Eddy Carl Bateman Pud Bateman Will Fleck G T Spray Dollie King and Misses Bertha Howard Louise Pearce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Coakley
Mrs Bartlett Called Home By Grandmother’s Death
Mrs C H Bartlett left for North Vernon Indiana following the death of her grandmother Mrs Isabell McCann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Bartlett
North Vernon
Ind
Isabell McCann
Nelsonville Mayor's Court arraigns special night watchman
Ed Reynolds, special night watchman, was arraigned before Mayor McCune on charges of carrying concealed weapons. He pleaded not guilty and was held to the grand jury in 500 bond. Police cited lack of authority to carry concealed weapons. Also arrested for disorderly conduct were Oscar Willison Raymond Reeder Ralph Woollett and Lewis Davis of Haydenville. they were released on recognizance to appear Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Ed Reynolds
McCune
Pearson
Justice of the Peace Baynham
W. C. Hall
Geo. W. Lowry
Reynolds
Oscar Willison
Raymond Reeder
Ralph Woolett
Lewis Davis
Haydenville
Mike Smith
Mrs. Sanders Returns From Bucyrus Amid Family Illness
Mrs. Walter Sanders came back from Bucyrus after being summoned by her father's serious illness, though he is now somewhat improved.
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Walter Sanders
Bucyrus
Colum Bus Guests Visit Hick Family This Weekend
Mr and Mrs James Grant and Clinton Hick of Columbus spent Sunday as guests of their parents Mr and Mrs William Hick in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Grant
Clinton Hick
Columbus
William Hick
Athens Esther Team Upsets Esther Class in Sunday Play
The Athens Esther team defeated the Esther class by a large margin in Sunday play and drew praise for hustle and effort. The note encourages Miss Esthers of Nelsonville to attend next Sunday morning with a Bible.
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Athens
Esthers
Nelsonville
Largest church gathering marks new attendance record
Attendance at yesterday's Christian church hit 1034, the highest ever in the building. Men totaled 341 and women 283, with offerings of 63.78 dollars. A Brother's Day program praised volunteers, five new members joined, and the day crowned the services.
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The
Christian Church
Kings Men Lead Mother's Day Service at Chauncey Church
A large group of the King's Men conducted a Mother’s Day service at Chauncey Christian Church last night. The event showcased the church’s spirit as officers volunteered to assist the community.
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Chauncey Christian Church
Hyperion Club Plans May Picnic At Whitlatch Home
Twenty nine Hyperion club members answered roll call at Mrs. H. D. King's home. They decided to invite husbands as guests to the annual picnic on Friday May 20 at Mr. and Mrs. Walter Whitlatch's country home with dinner at 5 30. Mrs. Ivan Kinney led current events and called them interesting and newsy.
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Hyperion Club
H. D. King
Walter Whitlatch
Ivan Kinney
The Model Club Woman Reading Spreadsby Mrs N Hill
The Model Club Woman prepared by Mrs. N Hill was read by Mrs. Frank Poston and enjoyed by all present at the meeting.
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Model Club
N. Hill
Frank Poston
Memorial Day Poppies On Sale By Hyperion Club
The Hyperion club women take charge of selling red poppies for Memorial Day. Mrs N Hill oversees sales in the city. proceeds benefit orphans and widows of French soldiers. Poppies cost 10 cents each and will be available from Mrs Hill or later in local stores.
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Hyperion Club
American Legion
N. Hill
Ohio River Boat Burns at Gallipolis Wharf
A mysterious fire on the excursion steamer City of Charleston at Gallipolis wharf sank the boat and caused a total loss within an hour. A pump boat from Hickey Transportation Company of Cincinnati caught fire from the same blaze and was destroyed, sinking with the City of Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
W. Va
City of Charleston
Gallipolis
Hickey Transportation Company
Cincinnati
Barrel Buried in Sugar Creek Fight Leads to Arrests
Sheriff Parker Deputy McKinley and Constable Miner found a buried mash barrel after a Sunday melee at Sugar Creek. A dispute over corn whiskey led to threats to kill and a chase that uncovered a still. Alva Pierce Carl Bruce and Hilber Pierce were jailed on illicit whiskey charges and face further indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erd Parker
P. H. McKinley
Edgar Mariner
Sugar Creek
Alva Pierce
Carl Bruce
Hilber Pierce
Pete Bruce
Alva Pierce Carl Bruce
Madoc Man Fined For Giving Away Liquor
Bill Sistock pleaded guilty to giving intoxicating liquor to Mike Janov and was fined 100 dollars plus costs. He was jailed when unable to pay. Constable Edgar Mariner and Officer J M Cady arrested him after finding a still behind his Madoc home Saturday afternoon.
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Bill Sistock
Madoc
Mike Janov
Justice of the Peace
P. W. Helwig
Costa
Sistock
Edgar Mariner
J. M. Cady
Swiss Rail Locomotive Trials Steam Turbine Fuel Saver
A Swiss railroad completed tests of a locomotive powered by a steam turbine achieving fuel economy of 30 to 40 percent. The trial demonstrates potential efficiency gains for future rail operations.
Athens Playground Tag Sale Profits Reported
The Athens Playground tag sale conducted by Boy and Girl Scouts raised $313.27 for current needs and outstanding obligations. Ruth Jones led girls with $33 and Elizabeth Aubion with $27. both won prizes. Six top girls and six top boys earned dinners or cash prizes, with Henry Garrett as a notable runner up among the boys.
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Athens
Ruth Jones
Elizabeth Aubion
Zenner
Dinner at The Berry Acknowledges Donors and Supporters
The Berry dinner honors Franklin Murphy Earnest Wilson Philip Wood Freerick Buxton Clay Milar and Donald Addicott. The playground management thanks those who gave checks for hire sums and the unknown donor who sent 20 one dollar bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Berry
Henry Zenner
Franklin Murphy
Earnest Wilson
Philip Woodworth
Freerick Buxton
Clay Milar
Donald Addicott
Wool Shipped From Farmers to Ohio Wool Warehouse
About thirty to forty farmers from Canaan Lodi and Alexander townships packed wool at the Swift Building for shipment to the Ohio Wool Growers Association warehouse in Columbus. Several thousand pounds were sent this morning under N E F Mills supervision of the Athens County Wool Growers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking Valley
Canaan
Lodi
Alexander
Ohio Wool Growers’ Association
Columbus
N. E F. Mills
Athens County Wool Growers’ Association
Sunday Services Draw Large Crowds and Notable Sunday School Figures
Mothers Day services drew large crowds at the First M.B.E. church. In Sunday school there were 6 officers and teachers, 5 visitors, and 1 156 scholars including 371 men 469 women 206 in the intermediate and 51 in primary. Class Six 361 Class 16 300 Mrs Nossa 107 Miss Souths 28 and Mr Porters 2 led the major classes. The total collection was 52.74 with gifts from Class Six 28.00 Class 16 11.46 Mrs Nossa 4.94 and Miss Villa Van Dyke 1.18. Epworth League held a large evening service with singing and speeches, well received by all.
Rioting Spurs Army Moves From Aldershot Camps
Rioting on Saturday night led to the breakup of military reserve companies at Aldershot and their redeployment to other camps as authorities reassessed security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Aldershot
India’s Seed Exports Highlight Strategic Commodities
Under normal conditions India supplies the world with two thirds of its rape and mustard seed and nearly one fourth of its linseed. Enemies are very valuable and never ask for favors. This reflects the central role of Indian trade in essential crops and the wider implications for global markets.
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India
Fragmented OCR Notice Points to Local Public Sale
The readable fragments indicate a local public sale notice with references to officials and the sale action. Details such as exact date, location, and parties are unclear in the OCR.
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