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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1921
Page
3
Mayor E. S. McCune proclaims May 15 as Opening Week for a Continuous Clean-Up and Paint-Up Campaign in Nelsonville Ohio. Citizens urged to remove rubbish repair and paint buildings trim hedges mow lawns and assist in making the city healthier and more beautiful.
The Christian Sunday school had another strong day with seven classes listing 25 or more attendees. Men’s department count was 189 and women’s 201, totaling 726 participants with offerings at 33.44 dollars.
The Christian church in Orbiston held a well attended meeting last night with the seating capacity filled and many compelled to stand. The gathering is praised as a fine spiritual event and the church members are described as doing untold good.
Clifford Smittle drew a $150 fine plus costs for possessing liquor on Sunday before Mayor McCune. Elza Redd and Estell Ward were each fined $10 and costs for being drunk.
Mrs. E. J. Kessinger entertained fifty guests Saturday afternoon from 3 to 6 in honor of her daughter Miss Mary Elizabeth tenth birthday anniversary. The spring decorated home featured games and music followed by an elegant two course luncheon.
Forty attended the annual bank offering meeting of the Foreign Missionary Society of the M E Church held Thursday night at Mrs Waldo Chutes home with Mrs Miles and Mrs Walter Howe assisting. Roll call response was Why We Are Thankful. Program included piano solo by Edna Spencer reading by Etheline McManaway vocal by Audrey Ailes with Bess Ailes on piano discussion The purpose of the Thank Offering led by Mrs Barker. Total offering at least forty dollars. Hostesses served lunch after the program.
Mrs. Martha Stillwell spent Sunday in Trimble as a guest of Mr and Mrs Frank Stillwell. C L Stewart of Plattsburg NY visited his cousin Mrs H D Krieg. Rev and Mrs Paul Kemper and children traveled to near Zanesville to see Mr Kempers mother. Mrs Kemper and daughter stayed longer. Mr and Mrs Cliff Sanders and their young son from Columbus were weekend guests of their parents.
The Willing Workers class of the Christian church met Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Frank Murphy and Miss Maybelle Dalton as hosts. A short program followed by music and games ended with a dainty collation. Members present included Ethel Brickles, Belle Sibert, Grace Weiss, Olive Sibert, Hannah Thomas, Sylwia Lama, Mona Smith, Lee Kep lar, Goldie Kuhn, Goldie Cook, Hazel Patton, Neva Thress, Emily Reed and Aurilla Anderson. guests were Miss Maybelle Dupler and Mrs. Anna Coleman.
The Parent Teacher Association of East school held its regular monthly meeting Friday night. Superintendent Ferree outlined summer playground work and the secretary reported on purchases totaling 600 dollars for piano, fountains, clocks, lights, playground equipment, Victrola, and charity, all funded by parent teacher and pupil cooperation.
Eastern Star officers are urged to meet at the Masonic temple Tuesday at 7 PM to finalize plans for the May 24 inspection. A Hyperion Club member at Mrs Kreig's left an umbrella. it can be claimed there by calling Kreig's.
The Nelsonville community gathered Sunday for the funeral of Glenford Dugan, one of the largest services on record in the city. A large turnout reflected the respect and memory held for Dugan.
Military man in charge of Glenford Dugan Post. Service at M E church filled to capacity with many turned away. Rev Arthur M Mann former pastor preached. Miss Kaelin sang Somewhere in France and Mr Richard Brown sang Requiem. Flowers testified to his many Nelsonville friends. Body buried at Greenlawn.
In a church school contest Athens Esther class led the Nelsonville group by 630 to 525 points after four Sundays. Athens stays 29 points ahead. Miss Boetzner will address the Athens class while Mrs Wright tours Athens next Sunday.
Glouster begins commencement week with a union baccalaureate at the opera house. Rev H C Smith of Calvary Baptist delivers the sermon while choirs from area churches perform. Commencement with 38 diplomas set for Wednesday night at the opera house. Ted Dew WW veteran from Burr Oak died overseas. his funeral in Burr Oak attended by local lodge members and American Legion. Dew buried in Dew cemetery at Burr Oak.
The remains of Mrs Hannah Morris who died at her home in Columbus Saturday morning were brought to this city on train No 2 and taken to the Methodist church for funeral services led by Rev Landsitter. Burial followed in the city cemetery. Mrs Morris aged 67 is survived by seven children all in Columbus except James Morris who lives here. Her husband William Morris was killed in a mine accident in Guernsey county in August 1915.
Mrs. Hannah Butler 88 of Glouster died at 8:30 last night at the home of her son in Hemlock. The funeral will be held at the Methodist church with interment in the city cemetery. She ran a boarding house on Republic avenue for over 30 years before retirement.
Memorial services were held by Mohawk Aerie No. 1034 Fraternal Order of Eagles in Jacksonville at the M E church. Rev Sheldon delivered the memorial address. The Trimble M E church men's choir led a long service. The Aerie on parade with the Jacksonville band looked fine. Afterward the group returned to the hall for band selections and thanks to the choir.
Glouster defeated Murray City 7 to 3 yesterday afternoon on their local grounds. Matt Cunningham hit a second homer of the year, driving in runs and giving Glouster the decisive lead.
Athens county officers halted a Buchtel alcohol operation Saturday, arresting several men for manufacturing illicit whiskey. Officers seized mash and stills, with fines ranging from 100 to 1000 dollars and suspended penalties for some. The raid wrapped at six that evening with suspects ordered to pay fines and comply with future behavior.
Millfield second team defeated the Junior Order Moose 3 to 2 at Millfield yesterday afternoon while Jacksonville beat the regular Millfield team 7 to 4. Next Sunday Gloucester meets Millfield at Millfield.
Arthur Henshaw was arrested for a plain drunk charge and fined five dollars in Mayor Wallace's court. Henshaw said he bought the liquor from D Giacomo and Barney Oldfield, who were charged. Oldfield posted a $1000 bond, Giacomo was jailed after a search found a still at his Summit street home. Giacomo faces manufacturing liquor fines. Jewell faces manufacturing liquor charges with a $500 bond and a hearing set for next Saturday.
Jacksonville beat Millfield 40 to 40 at Millfield Park as G Rasp and Seckinger struck three safeties each. Rasp opened with a home run over left field and added another later as Witham labored but kept runners from scoring. Millfield managed eight hits to Jacksonville’s fifteen with Barich and Simpson on the mound.
Herbert Sedwick died at his home in Amesville D at 5 o clock this morning aged 60. He was a longtime resident and his passing was announced by family. Funeral arrangements were to be announced.
The deceased, in failing health for ten years, will be laid to rest after a funeral service Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Sand Rock church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Survived by widow, one son, and four daughters including Earl Sedwick of Lathrop and Mrs. Jed Linscott of Sand Rock. An unrelated note describes an electric lamp with a metallic arc and sealed bulb using helium and neon for non actinic orange light in photographic dark rooms.
Admiral Horthy, Hungary's governor president, says Hungary will not beg for charity but recalls American help after revolutions and invasion. He notes a rising krone, improving food supply hopes, and wage gaps with miners earning 6500 korona monthly. He contrasts Hungarian optimism with Austrian defeatism.
Ohio lawmakers approve a bill to suspend or revoke teaching certificates of individuals who break contracts. Teachers who resign after August 1 will have their certificates nullified for the remainder of the school year.
The document lists capital stock paid in and surplus funds with undivided profits after expenses, interest, and taxes. It shows individual checks totaling 794.55, demand certificates of deposit, time certificates, savings deposits, postal savings, and miscellaneous liabilities.
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