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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1921
Page
6
Billy Whiskers Heads East Across Refugee Bay
Billy and his chums slip across to Oakland using an express wagon to avoid crowds. They observe refugees at the railway station and plan to follow the Union Pacific track east toward safety while dodging detection and using Sun and train car lettering to navigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Billy
Billy Jr
Button
Stubby
San Francisco
Union Pacific
Cherry joins Wellsburg social circle after woods visit
Cherry is welcomed by Mrs. Randell and Wellsburg women on the porch. Ned’s absence stings but the group invites her to join the tennis and housewives clubs, while Cherry resolves to win Ned’s family’s affection and attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry
Ned
Edward
Myra Jessup
Housewives’ Club
Dear Mrs Thompson Advice on love and a troubled home
A letter from a wife recounts jealousy and abuse involving a husband and a former friend. The advisor urges ending the tension by limiting contact with the friend and possibly renaming the child to ease the husband’s hurt. The second letter asks whether to leave an abusive husband and advises legal counsel and separating finances and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Thompson
Orst
Logan to Receive War Casualty Lieut Hess
A telegram to the post adjutant said Lieut Herman Hess killed in France will have his body arrive in Logan this week. His father in Jackson will be notified and arrangements, possibly burial in Jackson, are to be announced. Hess enlisted with Co G 7th O N G and later served as first lieutenant with Co KH 148th Infantry at Camp Sheridan when killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Herman Hes
France
Logan
Jackson
Liew. Hess
Co. G. 7Th O. N. G
Co. KH
148Th Infantry
Camp Sheridan
Eight Candidates Receive Fellowcraft Degree at Lodge
Hight candidates were given the Fellowcraft Degree at a special meeting of the local Masonic lodge Monday evening. A large number were in attendance to see the work put on. Blue lodge inspection will be Tuesday evening, May 17, at which time the Master Mason Degree will be conferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge
Blue Lodge
E L Barton Suffering Stomach Trouble Seeks Xray
E L Barton of East Main Street travels to a Columbus hospital for an Xray examination after weeks of stomach trouble. He will stay under observation for several days as specialists decide if an operation is needed. Barton is general manager of the National Supply Company's local store and active in business and fraternal circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Hospital
E. L. Barton
East Main St
Barton
National Supply Company
Visiting Relatives Arrive in Logan From Wisconsin
Mrs. P. J. Tilton and daughter Juanita of Lindsay Wisconsin arrived in Logan on Tuesday to spend several weeks visiting relatives here and at New Straitsville. Tilton, formerly Laura Webb, once lived in this county but has resided in the west for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Tilton
Juanita
Lindsay
Wisconsin
Logan
New Straitsvile
Tilton
Laura Webb
Water Works Board Meets with New Member Appointed
The water works board met Monday evening as C. W. Smith began his duties filling the vacancy caused by the resignation of Fr Mcade Bowen due to ill health. Other members are C. BE. Strain and John Wellman. Six month collections totaled $10,000 with only a few delinquents noted, largely from property transfers to be resolved soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Works Board
C. W. Smith
Smith
Fr Mcade Bowen
C. BE. Strain
John Wellman
Oil field activity expands at Union Furnace area
Preston Oil Company hauls a rig on the Victory lease adjoining Union Furnace and begins work at Amos Wooddard farm. Luther Oil places a rig on Jerry McLain lease near Union Furnace. Perryville and Damon wells shot Tuesday. Snow Fork completes a derrick near Greendale and starts work. Red Top Oil still seeks lost bit on Chutes well vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Oil Company
Victory
Union Furnace
Amos Wooddard
Jerry McLain
Luther Oil Company
Perryville Oil Company
Damon Oil Company
Gore
Snow Fork Oil Company
Greendale
Red Top Oil Company
Will Stage Wrestling Match Inspired by Local Interest
The report notes plans to stage a wrestling match driven by community interest in recent contests. Organizers aim to attract audiences with an event featuring local competitors and a strong promotional push.
Carnival wrestling show set for May 20 at local venue
Herman Sheline will present a wrestling card on May 20 featuring two bouts to open. The first match is best two of three falls with no time limit between lightweight Logan competitor and Ralph Burrus of Portsmouth. The final event pairs Ralph Hoare of Logan against an opponent to be announced, in a one fall match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Sheline
Logan
Ralph Burrus
Portsmouth
Ralph Hoare
Hocking County Grand Jury Busy With Reports
The Hocking County grand jury convened Monday and is reviewing several complaints. The report is expected to be submitted Thursday. Several prisoners remain in the county jail awaiting the jury’s action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking County
Local Hospital Performs Tonsil Adenoid Operation
Olen Lama, 17, of Carbondale, was brought to the local hospital Monday for surgery on diseased tonsils and adenoids and is expected to return home soon. Mrs. Robert Lee White also underwent a minor operation at the hospital Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olen Lama
Carbondale
Robert Lee White
American Legion Minstrels Rehearsals For Thursday Shows
Daily rehearsals for the American Legion Minstrels build toward Thursday and Friday performances here with advance ticket sales suggesting a capacity crowd. An eight page booster sheet outlines program details and sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Local Logan Group Promises Better Show This Spring
Those in the know say this year’s performance will surpass last spring’s by the same Logan based organization. All the talent comes from Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Logan Notes from Tuesday City Visit and Local Travels
Judge Henry Coultrap of McArthur served as an official business caller in Logan on Tuesday. Dr and Mrs M H Cherrington Mr and Mrs Russell Berlin and Mr and Mrs C S Clark drove to Bremen Sunday. Dr Long the local chiropractor attended the Ohio Chiropractors Association meeting in Columbus. Mr John Terrell of Zanesville visited Logan relatives including his brother Edward on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Henry Coultrap
McArthur
M. H. Cherrington
Russell Berlin
Clark
Bremen
Long
Columbus
Ohio Chiropractors Association
John Terrell
Zanesville
Edward Terrell
Local Social Then and There Gatherings Across Town
Trimble Mesrs Adrian Sayre and James Mesecher visited Columbus last Saturday. Frank Sayre and family spent Sunday with his sister near Bethel. Mabel and Alice Mesecher visited Mrs Chet Morris in Athens over Saturday. Decoration Day preparations underway at Concord with invitation to all. Otis Clark near Guysville spent Sunday with Miss Mary Mesehher near Concord. Mr and Mrs Chet Morris of Athens also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian Sayre
James Mesecher
Columbus
Frank Sayre
Owen Tryon
Bethel
Mabel
Alice Mesecher
Chet Morris
Athens
Concord
Otis Clark
Guysville
Mary Mesehher
Mothers Day Exercises Held at United Brethren Church
Concord Sunday school rendered their Mothers' Day exercises at the United Brethren church in Jacksonville Sunday night. W. M. Mes echer and family were called on by Athens on Sunday. Preaching at Concord is scheduled for next Sunday at 3 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
W. M. Mesecher
Concord Sunday School
United Brethren Church
Jacksonville
Concord
Ohio Homeopathic Society Meets in Columbus
In Columbus on May 11 the Ohio Homeopathic Medical Society held an officers election and a discussion titled Cancer as a convention focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, CO
Convention of Homeopathic Medical Society of Ohio
Ohio chiropractors grow from three to four hundred a day
Dr Ste Brown of Akron opened the seventh annual convention of the Ohio Chiropractic Association in Columbus declaring the profession has expanded from three practitioners in 1907 to four hundred daily. He predicted four thousand more chiropractors would be needed in the state in the coming decade.
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Ohio
Columbus
Ste Brown
Akron
Ohio Chiropractic Association
Brown
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