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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1921

Page

5

Athens Society Observes Weddings Visits and Meetings

Miss Mary Collins visited Columbus for a Saturday business trip while E L Miller returned from New York. S L McCune from Cleveland spent Mothers Day with his mother in Athens as Mrs E A Moore of Newark visited relatives. The Womans Missionary Society meets at 2 30 p m Tuesday and Athens Council Daughters America 128 assemble Tuesday at 1 30 p m. Copeland serves as reading clerk in the Ohio senate during the legislature session. Athens couples Cranze Wilson Brown and Anita Irene Tryon wed quietly at the First M E P church with Rev C L Strecker officiating. Brown works as an electrical mechanic with Automotive Battery and Electric Co. and will reside in Athens.

Copeland Ohio Senate Columbus Athens Cranze Wilson Brown Anita Irene Tryon C. L. Strecker M. EF Alonzo Tryon Second Street Brown Automotive Battery and Electric Co

Warrener Heads to Maben for Rest. Visits Athens Family

Mr Wm J Warrener departed this morning for Maben West Virginia to take a few weeks rest while visiting his daughter Mrs Harry F Hart ley. Miss Ruth Joachim and Mr Holas Gardner of Rutland spent Sunday in Athens with Ruth's parents Mr and Mrs Theodore Joachim.

Wm. J. Warrener Maben W. Va Harry F. Hartley Ruth Joachim Holas Gardner Rutland Athens Theodore Joachim

Mrs Hartinger and Daughter Visit Ath ens Couple

Mrs. D. B. Hartinger and daughter Mary Elizabeth of Middleport spent Saturday and Sunday as house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Murphey at 156 East State Street in Ath ens.

D. B. Hartinger Daugh Mary Elizabeth Middleport Athens Frank R. Murphey East State Street

Child's Conservation League Plans Wednesday Meeting

The Child's Conservation League will meet Wednesday at 7 30 PM with Mrs. Fred Fenzel 34 West Washington Street instead of Tuesday with Mrs. Charles DeMolet. Officers will be elected.

The Child’s Conservation League Fred Fenzel West Washington Street Charles DeMolet

Mr and Mrs J Halliday Cline Visit Middleport Then Charleston

Mr and Mrs J Halliday Cline travel to Middleport to visit Mrs Jessie Outerbridge for a few days before proceeding to Charleston West Virginia where Mr Cline will attend to business interests.

J. Halliday Cline Middleport Jessie Outerbridge Charleston W.va

Birth of Son James Burton Myers in Bellville

Announcement records the birth of a son named James Burton to Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Myers of Bellville. Mrs. Myers previously Miss Natalie Rutherford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Rutherford, formerly of Albany, now residing in Bellville.

James Burton Gaylord Myers Bellville Myers Natalie Rutherford Bert Rutherford Albany

Copeland Visits Athens En Route Home From Stewart

M. B. Copeland former clerk of courts was in Athens this morning on his way home to Columbus after spending Sunday at the old family home in Stewart.

M. B. Copeland Athens Columbus Stewart

Simplicity Keynote of Ohio University Senior Hop at Armory

Simplicity marked the Senior Hop by Ohio University's graduating class at the Armory on Saturday night from seven to eleven thirty. More than one hundred couples danced to an Athens orchestra with chaperones Dean Voigt, Dean McIntyre, and Prof. and Mrs. Hoover. Green and white programs reflected University colors. The committee included Miss QOnetatorcross Mary Rosener and Messrs. Herbert Ballentine and Noble Shilt.

Ohio University Armory Athens Irman. Voigt W. W. MclIntyre T. N. Hoover Mary Rosener Messrs Herbert Ballentine Noble C. Shilt

Pallas Club Addresses Wild Flower Destruction

The Pallas Club met Saturday with Mrs. E. D. Sayre and others. Miss Alice Stevenson sang two solos as current events and debate covered rapid depletion of native wild flowers from careless gathering. The club urged refusing to buy gathered flowers and educating youth to protect flora and local hills from vandalism.

Pallas Club E. D. Sayre Anna K. Price David Putnam W. F. Copeland A. O. Sloane Alice Stevenson Ohio University Athens

Phi Sigma Chi Dance Celebrates Second Anniversary

The Phi Sigma Chi fraternity held its second anniversary dance at the Masonic Temple in Athens. Guests wore summer frocks under the bright Phi Sigma Chi pin while Chillicothe members formed the orchestra. Clown outfits added a playful flair as Chinese beaded favors featuring the fraternity emblem were handed to attendees.

Phi Sigma Chi Masonic Temple Chillicothe Athens Lancaster

Dance committee and chaperones named for Phi Sigma Chi event

The Phi Sigma Chi event was well represented by attendees and a strong chaperone team. Attorney and Mrs. W. B. Bartels and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Jones served as chaperones. The dance committee included Homer Johnson, George Sweeney, and Earl Nye.

Phi Sigma Chi W. B. Bartels Roger Jones Homer Johnson George Sweeney Earl Nye

Great society event for boys and girls

A Thrift club opens Monday May 16 at Security Savings Bank inviting every boy and girl to join. The advertisement urges participation in a community youth activity hosted at the bank.

Security Savings Bank

Dover Mayor Pressured Over Restaurant Raid

Prosecutor Bowers said he would request Mayor Walter H. Scheu to resign or face charges with Governor Davis after a raid on Jacob Fondriest's restaurant. Authorities found a jug of whiskey hidden in a wall recess where Scheu and two others sat.

Dover Bowers Walter H. Scheu Scheu Davis Jacob Fondriest

Brooks Cuts Grocery Prices in Local Ad

W H Brooks advertises lowered grocery prices with 1 lb bulk coffee and sugar at 25c each, Arbuckle coffee 25c, Old Reliable 35c, large peaches and apricots 25c, canned salmon 10c, toilet paper 5c, flour 1.10, washboard 60c, rice 6c, Joy soap 5c, broom 50c, hominy 4c, granulated sugar 8.00 for 100 lb.

W. H. Brooks

Death of M Vallie Hunter at age 24

M Vallie Hunter daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Hunter of 136 Second Street died this morning at 8 45 from complications after flu last year. She is survived by four sisters Wilda Lucile Leah and Violet. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 10 30 AM at Central Avenue Missionary Baptist Church with Rev C L Strecker. Burial will follow at West Union Street Cemetery.

M. Vallie Hunter Arthur Hunter Second Street Wilda Lucile Leah Violet Central Avenue M. B C. L. Stre

Brothers wed in double ceremony of Hudnall and Secoy

Mayor T B Roush officiated a unique double wedding Saturday in New Marshfield. Charles Hudnall and Nellie Secoy wed, as did Hollie Hudnall and Leora Secoy, each couple granted licenses that morning. Both Hudnalls are miners from New Marshfield.

T. B. Roush Charles Hudnall Nellie Secoy Hollie Hudnall Leora Secoy New Marshfield Coupes Hudnalls

Epsonade Salts a Lemonade Like Epsom Remedy

The ad promotes Epsonade Salts as real Epsom salts blended with fruit derivative salts to taste like sparkling lemonade. A tablespoonful in cold water is urged for biliousness headaches or constipation. Marketed as a discovery of the American Epsom Association.

American Epsom Association

Pappas Trial Set In Friday Proceedings

Louis Pappas of Clouster faces charges of shooting to kill and carrying concealed weapons. The trial was postponed from Monday morning to Friday by order of W. H. Tracy of Clouster, who was shot.

Louis Pappas Glouster W. H. Tracy Clouster

Pappas Pleads Not Guilty in Self Defense Shooting

The case stems from an incident last Tuesday evening when a foreigner protested Tracy’s treatment of a horse. Pappas pleads not guilty to shooting with intent to kill, claiming self defense as Tracy advanced with a club. trial before Justice Helwig set.

Pappas Tracy Helwig

Pale Children Need Iron Tonic Syrup Claim

Advertises GROVE'S IRON TONIC SYRUP as a pleasant remedy to address iron deficiency in children. Claims to strengthen both mind and body and improve energy and vigor.

Electric hat cleaning offered by John Jin at Busy Bee

John Jin advertises electric hat cleaning with all work guaranteed at Busy Bee Restaurant in Glouster. A Moose box supper was held in Red Men's hall Wednesday evening. Glouster defeated Shawnee 18 to 4 on the local grounds with Shawnee’s catcher absent. Next Sunday Glouster faces Murray City at home in a fast ball game.

John Jin Glouster Order of Moose Red Men's Hall Shawnee Murray City

Township borrows concrete mixer for culvert work

Trimble township trustees purchased a concrete mixer for use in building culverts. The machine is on site and undergoing practical service.

Trimble Township

South Canaan Forms Pig Club Members Receive Poland China Pigs

Marshal Williams was called to Redtown after reports of celebratory Reds. The new Pig Club in South Canaan distributed pure bred Poland China sow pigs to ten members led by H. J. Hoskinson. Members paid $11 and will raise the pigs to compete at the county fair with prizes including a Columbus trip for the Junior Farmers' Week winner.

Henry Williams Redtown Poland China South Canaan H. J. Hoskinson Mildred Coombs Roy McClanahan Thomas Dalton Willie Coombs Donald Hoskinson Herman Whan Sherman Wilson Paul Whan Paul Mansfield Marie Carsey Columbus Ohio State University State University STATE

Miss Blanche Geary Leads Housing Program for Women

Miss Blanche Geary initiates a Pay One Plan to address housing needs for women and girls across classes. The effort seeks to provide adequate housing options on the coast and is organized by the 8 Christian organization with a focus on women’s welfare.

Mississ Blanche Eer

Disturbance Linked to Drunk Pair and Similar Reds Actions

Report notes disturbance arising from two inebriated men. It also mentions similar stunts by a group called the reds. The public alarm is described as an excusable response to the mischief witnessed.

East ern Star inspection to be held tomorrow evening

Arrangements are underway to entertain visitors at the inspection of the Order of Eastern Star tomorrow evening. All members of the local order are urged to attend the event.

Order of Eastern Star

Remains of L F Parsons Shipped for Interment

The remains of L F Parsons aged 88 were sent Friday from this city to Oatrader near Delaware for burial. He died Wednesday at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Vet Wilson near Mountville. A respected Morgan County citizen, he once served as county auditor for a couple of terms. His wife passed away six or seven years ago.

L. F. Parsons Oatrader Delaware

Man Leaves for Albuquerque to Visit Bedridden Son

Herb Armstrong departed Saturday for Albuquerque New Mexico to aid his son Clayton whose health has kept him confined to bed for over two weeks with a deteriorating condition.

Herb Armatrong Albuquerque New Mexico Clayton

Harris Family Guests At Burns Home

Mrs. Walter F. Harris and son Walter Jr. with Miss Edna Burns of Iddieport were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Burns.

Walter F. Harris Walter Jr Edna Burns Iddieport P. H. Burns

Cephas Wagner Spends Sunday with Newark Relatives

Cephas Wagner of Newark visited this city on Sunday to spend time with relatives and friends.

Cephas Wagner Newark

Carnival Arrives Here From Logan Under Glouster Sportsmen

The street carnival arrived this morning from Logan under the auspices of the Glouster Sportsmen Club to be staged here this week.

Glouster Sportsmen Club Logan

Athens Board of Elections Organizes with New Clerk

The Athens board of elections met Saturday and elected Frank Lowther of Alexander township clerk and BE L Jones of Athens chief deputy. Lowther succeeds Fred R. Bougher as clerk. Jones, a Republican, and C D Brewer, a Democrat, were reappointed for two years. Other members are Ira Andrews, Democrat, and W A Carpenter, Republican.

Board of Elections Athens Frank Lowther Alexander Township BE. L. Jones Lowther Fred R. Bougher C. D. Brewer Carbondale Ira Andrews W. A. Carpenter

Davis to Name McQuigg Ohio National Guard Brigadier General

Governor Harry L. Davis will nominate Col. John R. McQuigg of Cleveland to be a brigadier general in the Ohio national guard. The decision was learned in Cleveland today.

McQuigg Cleveland Harry L. Davis Col John R. McQuigg American Legion Ohio National Guard

Giant airship wrecks after trial flight in Milwaukee

Milwaukee May 9 A W Lawson inventor and builder of air liners was early today salvaging his wrecked 42 passenger air liner after it smashed to earth on a trial trip striking a tree. He directed his crew to hurried repairs as the craft, largest ever built, lay wrecked.

Milwaukeer Wis A.W. Lawson Lawson

America Joins Allied Talks at Quai dOrsay

Ambassador Hugh Wallace attended the ambassadors conference at the Quai dOrsay as observer, marking America resuming its place in allied councils.

America Paris Hugh Wallace Quai d’Orsay

East End Coal Company Incorporation Noted in Ohio

New Ohio incorporation announced for the East End Coal Company of Nelsonville with $20,000 capital. Names connected include George Adamson, Alonzo Lewis, Lewis Price, Seay, D. Adamson, and Chas G. Shep.

NEW Coal Company Columbus New Ohio The East End Coal Company Nelsonville George Adamson Alonzo Over Las Lewis Price Seay D. Adamson Chas. G. Shep

Canaan Wool Shipped Direct to Manufacturer

A carload of Athens county wool was prepared for shipment to the Columbus Warehouse of the Ohio Sheep and Wool Growers Association by the Canaan Township Wood Growers Association. The group aims to cut out middlemen and sell directly to manufacturers with an estimated fifteen carloads slated for spring delivery. Officers named include J. C. McClanahan president, J. Arthur Walsh vice president, and L. G. McConkey secretary treasurer.

Athens County Columbus Ohio Sheep and Wool Growers Association Canaan Township Canaan Township Wood Growers Association Canaan 8 J. C. McClanahan J. Arthur Walsh L. G. Mc. Conkey

Senate passes Gooding bill on reclamation pref hires

The Senate approved Senator Gooding's measure granting preference in United States reclamation project construction jobs to honorably discharged soldiers sailors and marines.

Washington Senate Today Senator Goodings United States

Maple syrup production falls in Ohio this year

Ohio reports 280000 gallons of maple syrup produced this year down from 474000 gallons last year per the state department of agriculture.

Columbus Ohio State Department of Agriculture

Installation of Pocahontas Officers in Columbus May 9

The opening session of the Pocahontas convention featured officer installations alongside the meeting of the Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men in Columbus. Nora Spellhammer of New Straitsville is named one of the new officers.

Columbus, CO Degree of Pocahontas Great Council of Improved Order of Red Men Nora Spellhammer New Straitsville

Army aims to free Bergdoll from Germany at any price

Chief of Staff March testified before the Bergdoll committee that the army is resolved to bring Grover Cleveland Bergdoll back from Germany by any means. The statement underscores the strong administration push and high political stakes surrounding the case.

Grover Washington Grover Cleveland Bergdoll Germany House Bergdoll Committee

Carnegie Institute Opens Advanced Coal Mining Lab

The Carnegie Institute of Technology in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has installed the most elaborate coal mining laboratory in America, marking a major development in mining research and industrial training.

Carnegie Institute of Technology At Pittsburgh, Pa America

Great Britain's Airship Carries 60 Passengers

A British airship is designed to carry sixty passengers in sleeping quarters and provide meals cooked on electro stoves during the voyage.

Great Piritain

Quote about wealth tied to health reminds of lost vitality

A reflective line notes wealth is measurable by health not money. It urges memory of past well being to value present vitality.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mary Collins E. L. Miller New York City S. L. Mc Cune John K. McCune E. A. Moore Mrs. C. M. Pierce Poplar Avenue E. Roush Helen Portsmouth Womans Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Athens Council America No. 128 Norman Freeman Paint Company Euclid Ave Cleveland, O John W. Murray Marie Posener Murray Marie E. Contry Murray Anne Southwick Murray Marie E. Dames Murray Marie Dougherty Murray York Epsom Y. W Blanche Geary Canaan Carload Francis M. Tipple Francis M Epworth League M. E. Church James Hawkins Girl Gibson Pharmacy Henry W. Cotner CLINE Athens, Ohio Gardner Motor Co.) Inc ST. Louis, U. S. A Higgins, Russell & Howell Lancaster St Athens, O Gale & Beeler Motor Co Adams St Toledo, Ohio
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