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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1921

Page

5

Ohio University Music Faculty Concert Impresses Students

Miss Mary Henderson made her debut before an Ohio University audience in a concert by the school of music faculty. The program featured diverse works from Elijah to contemporaries, with Henderson praised for a wide vocal range and dramatic soprano. Shouhee Arpee provided notable support with the Toccata by Schumann, while Mary Ness accompanied adeptly.

Ohio University School of Music Mary Henderson Ohio University Miss Henderson Israel Elijah Isidore Luckstone Jaickstone Curly-Headed Boy Clutsam Shouhee Arpee Schumann Mary Ness

Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary Dinner Closes College Year

The Auxiliary Dinner at Phi Delta Theta on West Mulberry Street marked the final chapter event of the college year. About 90 eligible delegates sat at five tables enjoying entertainment organized by the active chapter with help from four coeds Miss Mary Poston Doris Nye Jeanette Brown and Isabelle McCann in blue and white gowns. Mrs Harry McKinstry headed the dinner committee and out of town guests included Mrs Harry Leeper Stewart and Mrs Filbaugh of Lancaster.

Phi Delta Theta West Mulberry Street Mary Poston Doris Nye Jeanette Brown Isabelle McCann Harry McKinstry Harry Leeper Stewart Filbaugh Lancaster

Mrs James Musser Honored by 73 Church Members

At a Christian church gathering Tuesday evening 73 Ladies Aid members surprised Mrs James Musser, honoring her presidency with a token electric lamp. Rev E D Murch praised the guest, as the group enjoyed games social chatter and dainty refreshments.

James Musser The Christian Church

Local residents share visits and club meetings in Athens Columbus area

Tuesday visitors include Mr J Perry Wood and Mrs J R Baker in Columbus. Mr and Mrs W Thomas Wood and Mr Fred M McKay with Mr John J Woolley visit Athens. Social and club activities planned at C B Stailey home, Sunnyside Needle club, Missionary Society, U C D club and others with hostesses listed.

Mrs. J. Perry Wood Columbus Fred M. McKay John J. Woolley Athens Eleanor B Edington John Edington Nick Nerick Nelsonville

Mr Harry W August Returns To Portsmouth After Visit

Mr Harry W August has returned to Portsmouth after a short visit here with Mrs August who is visiting home folks for a few weeks.

Harry W. August Portsmouth

Esther class picnic to be hosted by Mrs Connett

Mrs William Connett president of the Esther class of the Christian church hosts a class picnic Thursday evening at 7 o clock. Special invitation extended to students to help them become better acquainted.

William Connett Esther The Christian Church

Barth sisters return from visit at Barth home in Coolville

Mrs. Gertrude Barth and her sister Mrs. Marie Hoobler returned last evening to their Coolville home after visiting Mrs. Barth's son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Karl M Barth at the Congress apartments. Captain Don T Nelson stationed at Fort Ethan Allen Burlington Vermont arrived home Tuesday for a leave and will spend it with his mother Mrs Alex Nelson 21 Elmwood Place.

Gertrude Barth Marie Hoobler Coolville Karl M. Barth Congress Apartments Don T. Nelson Fort Ethan Alien Burlington Vermont Alex Nelson Elmwood Place

Electric hat cleaning and mine dispute in Glouster

Glouster notes advertise electric hat cleaning with guaranteed work near Busy Bee Restaurant. Also reports mine 255 at Dry Dock resumed after a strike caused by a pay dispute. workers had a prior agreement but prices were cut in half, now settled with payment per the original agreement. Patent rubber stoppers offered at 30 per dozen. mail orders accepted with payment. James Pico in Glouster.

John Jin Busy Bee Glouster

Shoes Costs Plunge for Army Boots Saving Taxpayers Millions

Quartermaster Corps figures show bids for 600000 pairs in 1920 averaged 6.73 dollars per pair. Current bids for 250000 pairs have contracts awarded at 3.43 dollars per pair, a nearly fifty percent cut in twelve months, reducing military footwear costs.

Quartermaster Corps

Ohio Hi Schools Will Compete in State Meeting

Entry blanks mailed to all Ohio high schools for the four teenth annual interscholastic track and field meet at Ohio State University May 37 and 28. Nearly four hundred schools will be classified A for over 400 students and B for under 400. A tennis tournament connects with the meet. fifty or sixty schools expected to participate.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State University

Napoleon's Ideal Woman and Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound

A historical note cites Napoleon praise for a health preserving matron and highlights Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praised for aiding middle aged women. The advertisement-like passage claims nearly fifty years of use restoring health to suffering women through a herbal remedy.

Napoleon Lydia E. Pinkham

Traction Car Service Discontinued After Athens Nelsonville Run

The late night car from Athens to Nelsonville, leaving at 11:00 P M Saturday, is withdrawn until further notice by the Hocking Sunday Creek Traction Co. The notice cites halt of service and promises updates.

Athens Nelsonville Hocking Hocking Sunday Creek Traction CO

Married women view bachelors as fogl, men do not

A humorous adage suggests married women may classify bachelors as fogl while married men reject that view, highlighting gendered perceptions on bachelor status.

Miners suffer injuries after coal collapse at mine 266

Ralph Alexander, a leader in mine 266, was badly injured yesterday while removing bottom coal. A top coal fall trapped him, fracturing his right hip and dislocating a collar bone, with facial bruises and cuts. He was treated at Dr. Crawford's office in the city.

Ralph Alexander Dr. Crawford

Patent rubber stoppers offered with order at 30c per check

James Pico of Glouster Ohio advertises patent rubber stoppers priced at 30 cents per check with every order.

Wade couple welcomes fifteenth child in Greens Run

Mr and Mrs George Wade of Greens Run announce the birth of their fifteenth child a daughter born on Monday. The event extends the family line with another new member.

George Wade Greens Run

Strause Family Returns Home After City Visit

Mr and Mrs Raymond Strause and their baby arrived home in Columbus yesterday, concluding a visit in this city with Mr and Mrs Vern Kempton.

Raymond Strause Baby Columbus Vern Kempton

Bishopville Man Heads to Buckeye Lake for Lake Visit

W. H. Hoon of Bishopville leaves town for Buckeye Lake and will be joined by his son Rev. Miles Hoon of Chillicothe. They plan to stay at the lake until the end of the week.

W. H. Hoon Bishopville Buckeye Lake Rev Miles Hoon Chillicothe

Eggs available for pheasant hatching at Ranch Bakery

Farmers and others desiring pheasant eggs for hatching may secure them at the Ranch Bakery on South Court Street. About 200 eggs have been received and must be distributed immediately.

South Court Street

Leap to death in Cleveland bridge incident

Mrs. Clara Donalek, 33, dies by suicide on Abbe Mag Street viaduct near Abbey feet. Police report unclear circumstances but indicate self-inflicted fall from the structure late last night. Local authorities investigating motive and timeline.

Cleveland Clara Donalek Abbey

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Realim Rogers & Son Rogers Mery Stoney Jiffy Dessert Co Waukesha, Wis Lisle Eee Son Sigrney Postum Cereal Co.,Inc Battle Creek, Palen Phi Delta Mrs. Musser Chas. O. Pickering North Court St Eagle Scott Haney Co J. R. Baker W. Thomas Wd Colum 8 C. B. Stailey Church _ street George Junod Missionary Society of the Christian Church Mayme Keplar A. Hooper Ned J. Wolfe North Congress Street Sunnyside Needle Club Lydia Danford Trimble W. G. Danford Maplewood Drive Addison Fryburger West Union Street Order of Moose Red Men's Hall James Pico Uncle Sam Home Coal Company Sedalia Coal Brooks Caloric Order of Eastern Star Chillicoths James Rico F. A. Danford Canaanville Church Warren MeeBri E. R. Lash Gline Pharmacy Co Athens, Ohio Athens Book & News Co Car of Quality Pep Alee C. E. Norris Ivory
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