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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1921

Page

3

Birthday Party for Helen Kouri Marks Ninth Year

Miss Helen Kouri celebrated her ninth birthday at home on West Columbus Street with games and contests. Attendees included Elizabeth Blum Mary Jo Bowers Kathryn Ludden Alice Besley Pauline Taylor Amy Jo Figgins Harriet Bowers Mary Ruscoe Ruth Fleck Selma Weiss Katherine Valkinburg Eben Stelle Bernice Riggs Maggie North Kathleen Barrows John Blum Frances Kouri Elizabeth Hartley Welda Ross Hazel Coleman and others. Local visits featured families in Columbus and Zaleski with relatives stopping by for the celebration. The East Building PTA plans its regular meeting Friday May 13 at 7 pm.

Helen Kouri West Columbus St Elizabeth Blum Mary Jo Bowers Kathryn Ludden Alice Besley Pauline Taylor Amy Jo Figgins Harriet Bowers Mary Ruscoe Ruth Fleck Selma Eiss Katherine Valkinburg Eben Stelle Bernice Riggs Maggie North Kathleen Joe Barrows John Blum Frances Kouri Elizabeth Hartley Welda Ross Hazel Coleman Juanita Frazee Zaleski Will Powell W. Washington Street John Powell Hemlock Fred Weymueller Logan Stanley Mechem Columbus Parent-Teacher Association of the East Building Mayme Keplar of Friends Athens Tuesay

Eagles Meeting in Nelsonville Addresses by C B Little

A Nelsonville Eagles lodge room last night hosted C B Little deputy organizer of the Eagles speaking tour of Ohio. He spoke for an hour to review the order’s growth from a small group to about five hundred thousand members and emphasized that true distinction lies beyond wealth.

Meeting OF Eagles Nelsonville Aerue C. B. Little Organization Department of the Eagles Ohio

Love and service theme frames Nelsonville Eagles meeting

A speaker urged joy of service to humanity and endorsed taking out an Eagles insurance policy for family protection. The Nelsonville aerie was praised for its growth. John Kyer chaired the meeting with remarks by Harry Shuttleworth and Louis Seidenfield of Moray City, followed by a banquet.

Nelsonville Aerie John Kyer Harry Shuttleworth Louis Seidenfield Moray City

Elks Dance and Musicale Planned for May 12

The Elks host a dance and musicale at their home on Thursday evening May 12 with invited guests. Luncheon at 10 30 then dancing between program numbers. Athens Novelty Orchestra provides the music. Performances include solos by Miss Mary Pensyle and Miss Lucile Kaelin, novelty dances by Miss Louise Ken and Miss Louise Kennard, and accompaniments by Mrs F X Ranch and Mrs Ed C Cooley.

ELKS Athens Novelty Orchestra Minnehaha Mary Pensyle Lucile Kaelin Louise Ken Louise Kennard F. X. Ranch Ed C. Cooley

Mayor's Court Finds Stillwell Guilty In Liquor Case

Charles Stillwell convicted of furnishing liquor to Charles Casey. fined 100 dollars plus costs and committed to jail until the fine and costs are paid.

Charles Stillwell Charles Casey

Mulligan Guests Visit Colum bus Family

Mr and Mrs Glen Mulligan of Columbus are spending the week in this city as guests of the former's parents Mr and Mrs Thos Mulligan.

Leland Devore Cash Straton Columbus Eph Straton Marion Coakley Dow Shafer Leona McVickers Rhodes Glen Mulligan Thos. Mulligan

Local Father Passes Away in Bucyrus Home

Mr. J. B. Stephenson father of Mrs. Walter Saunders of this city died at his son's Bucyrus home this morning at 2 o'clock of paralysis. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

J. B. Stephenson Walter Saunders Bucyrus

Funeral Held for Samuel Martin Former Nelsonville Resident

The remains of Samuel Martin died at his late home in Jellico Tennessee were brought to Hebbardsville for funeral services and burial Sunday. Mr and Mrs Manson Martin accompanied the body and are spending a few days in this city with relatives before returning to Jellico.

Samuel Martin Nelsonville Jellico Tenn Hebbardsville Manson Martin

Fort Street Cemetery Donations Report

Late donations for the Fort Street cemetery are listed from Ellis lodge and several individuals including EB M Poston Columbus and Mrs Elizabeth Davis. Other donors include Mrs Rolla Howe Mrs N A Barnes Mrs W N Liddie and Mrs L D Pierce with amounts ranging from one to twenty five dollars.

Fort 8St Fort Street Ellis’ Lodge Order of Red Men Elizabeth Davis EB. M. Poston Columbus Rolla Howe N. A. Barnes W. N. Liddie L. D. Pierce

Cemetery Work Update and Donations Ledger

Progress notes on cemetery work issued via the Messenger with periodic statements. Donations total $633.70, incineration and cement items listed. labor donated for 15 days. Balance on hand $347.70. Forty fence posts offered for sale and 15 loads of dirt needed. Mrs. Cooley serves as chairman.

Cooley

Delightful porch party by Methodist Society marks event

The Standard Bearer Society of the Methodist church hosted a delightful porch party at Mrs. Elizabeth Stratton's home on Thursday evening. Miss Altha Rickards led a splendid program, and Miss Effie Wolf spoke about her upcoming leadership. Nelle Stratton and her sister Mrs. BE. L. Neff sang two solos with piano accompaniment as 80 members and guests enjoyed a dainty collation served by gracious hosts.

Elizabeth Stratton Standard Bearer Society Methodist Church Altha Rickards Effie Wolf Miss Wolf Nelle Stratton BE. L. Neff Wilkinsburg Stratton Richards Athalin McManaway Edna Cole Violet Higgins

THANK OFFER MEETING AT W F M 8 EVENT

The annual bank offering meeting of the W F M 8 will be held Thursday evening from 7 to 9 at Mrs. Waldo Chute’s Fort street home. An unusual program is planned with Mrs. Walter Howe and Mrs. Miles Howe assisting. Members are urged to bring Smile Cards for a bank offering contest. the winner receives an engraved Methodist Hymnal.

Waldo Chute Fort Street Walter Howe Miles Howe S. L. Pdston

Attractive May Prices Prompt Inquiry for Home Coal

Have you asked for our attractive prices for May Home Coal Commerce Room 35 Bank Building. Phone 2462.

Mothers' Day Observed at Clarks Chapel Church

Clarks Chapel held a Mothers' Day program with prayers and music followed by Sunday services. A 2 30 pm sermon by the pastor was part of the observance. Attendance reached 109 with a collection over $65.

Clarks Chapel

No lilies for many girls in local chatter

A pithy note observes that while some girls are graceful, many are not, and the phrase cautions against overpraising beauty in social circles.

Toledo Bishop Schrembs Named Cleveland Prelate

Rome May 11 announces Vatican appointment of Bishop Joseph Schrembs of Toledo as bishop of Cleveland.

Cleveland Rome Joseph Schrembs Toledo Vatican

Tony D'An dre Shot in Chicago Ward Boss Assassination

Tony D'Andre, Democratic ward boss of the "Bloody Nineteenth" ward, was shot multiple times in front of his Chicago home early today. The attack occurred as he stood outside his residence, leaving his condition unavailable. Police launched an investigation into the motive and suspects.

Tony Chicago Tony D’andre

Veto Sought on Immigration Bill at National Lodge

The grand lodge of B'Rih Abraham adopted a resolution in Atlantic City urging President Harding to veto the Johnson immigration restriction bill. The measure would cap immigrant entries for the next five years.

Atlantic City Harding Grand Lodge of B’rih Abraham America

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