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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1921

Page

3

Have a New Son Arrives for Ray Clark Family

Mr and Mrs Ray Clark announce the arrival of a 11 12 pound son born Friday.

Ray Clark

Eastern Star Inspection Draws Guests From Several Cities

One hundred twenty five attended the annual Eastern Star inspection by Eudora Chapter No 72 at the Masonic Temple in Nelsonville. Guests from Columbus Logan Albany Athens Shawnee and Gallipolis joined a reception for Mrs Emily Plymale deputy grand matron and dinner.

Eudora Chapter O. E. S. No. 72 Columbus Logan Albany Athens Shawnee Gallipolis Masonic Temple Emily Plymale Harry Hurn

Missionary Meeting At Mrs Kreig's Home

Mrs H D Krieg will entertain the missionary society of the Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon at Fayette street home. Every member is urged to come.

H. D. Kreig the Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Fay ‘Ete Street

Local Visitors Return from Trips to Kingwood and Cincinnati

Mr and Mrs Joshua Spencer return from a motor trip to Kingwood West Virginia to visit their son Clifton Spencer and Mr and Mrs Parker Sniffen. Mr and Mrs Sherman Sprankter are guests of Mrs Arthur Hawkins. Mrs Isaac Warner returns from Cincinnati where she visited her son Mr and Mrs Howard Warner.

Joshua Spencer Kingwood W. Va Clifton Spencer Parker Sniffen Sherman Sprankter Arthur Hawkins Isaac Warner Cincinnati Howard Warner

W C T U Holds Profitable Institute at Nelsonville Church

The W C T U conducted a successful institute at the Presbyterian church in Nelsonville on Tuesday May 24 starting at 10 AM. Mrs Kate Blake led the opening with devotionals, paper talks, and plans for the year including a Mission Membership Drive while Rev Paul Kemper delivered a strong talk on law enforcement.

Presbyterian Church Nelsonville Kate Blake N. R. Kelch A. G.mechem Ed C. Cooley Ledlie Frances Socia Kemper Blake Mechem Bertha Barker Flower Mission Thomas Spencer Frank Fillinger Jessie Lortz Amesville Spencer

May 28 30 local baseball schedule listed

The schedule shows Saturday May 28 games Poston at Doanville Nelsonville W Sox at Floodwood Chauncey at Buchtel Plains at Nelsonville. Monday May 30 games Doanville at Floodwood Poston at Nelsonville Nelsonville Grays at Chauncey Buchtel at The Plains.

Poston Doanville Nelsonville W. Sox Floodwood Chauncey Buchtel Plains Nelsonville Grays the Plains

Birthday Honor for J Will Grose at 30th

Mr and Mrs Will Grose hosted a luncheon in honor of their son J Will Grose’s thirtieth birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Grose and daughter Hazel Mr Roy Kep lar Miss Emma Lehman Mr Floyd Bryan Miss Ruscoe Mr Joe Leh man and family with Hazel Lewis Emma and sons Charles Leroy and Edith Ruscoe.

Will Grose J. Will Grose Joe Grose Hazel Roy Keplar Emma Lehman Floyd Bryan Miss Ruscoe Joe Lehman Hazel, Lewis Emma Charles Leroy Edith Ruscoe

Nelsonville High School seniors star in The Fortune Hunter

A large crowd greeted the graduating class of Nelsonville high school as they performed The Fortune Hunter with Nat Duncan as hero and Tom the newsboy among the cast. Intermission featured songs by an orchestra led by John Scott. The Maker of Dreams preceded the curtain with nine roles, and a repeat performance is planned for tomorrow evening.

Nelsonville High School Nat Duncan Tom John Scott

Five Mile Bicycle Race Set For June 2

Registrations must be in by noon tomorrow for the five mile race. Handicaps will be decided in trial races at o clock Saturday morning at the Y. Contestants start at the Y then cross the depot bridge loop Kimberly road Dug-out bridge and return via the brick road. Prizes donated by local business men.

Kimberly Road Ibusiness

Grays Restructure Under O Dupler New Management

The Nelsonville Grays reorganize with a new lineup managed by O Dupler formerly of the Nelsonville White Sox. With players Elliot, Bateman, Townsend, Carr, H Dupler, Evans, Cage, Ditcher, Barber, Vaughen burg and H Whyte the Grays opened strong and defeated Poston 4 to 3.

GRAYS Nelsonville Grays O. Dupler Nelsonville White Sox Elliot Bateman Townsend Carr H. Dupler Evans Cage Ditcher Barber Vaughenburg H. Whyte

Harold Spencer Spending Week With Father at Pomeroy

Harold Spencer is visiting his father Thomas Spencer and other relatives for a week at Pomeroy, enjoying family time and local gatherings.

Harold Spencer Thomas Spencer Pomeroy

Sportsmen Notes Pheasant Eggs And Meeting Friday May 27

The group reports all 400 ring neck pheasant eggs placed and seeks 400 more for distribution. They plan to post 3200 acre game reserves and urge members to attend Friday night May 27 to decide procedures. Report any fish and game law violations. call named officials if they hear illegal shooting in woods at dawn.

Joe Inderriden C. E. Scott Lee Cox Morris Wilson Quigley

Hocking Valley Baseball League Upsets Shake Race

Nelsonville Grays beat Poston 4 3 and Floodwood topped Nelsonville White Sox 7 5 Chauncey Doanville won 7 6 as leading teams falter leaving White Sox up front in the standings Doanville Buchtel and The Plains also post losses in a tight pennant chase with several teams at one win and one loss.

Hocking Valley Baseball League White Sox Nelsonville Grays Poston Buchtel Floodwood Nelsonville White Sox Chauncey Doanville the Plains Vanes Nelsonville W. S. Jade Chauncey Eecessess Doanville Wsesessess

New YMCA Pool System To Aid Year Round Use

A new water system will keep the YMCA pool usable nearly all the time and be a popular feature this summer. A regular swimming schedule starts next week.

Second Sunday School District Meeting Planned May 28 29

The second Sunday school district of the Eastern Union Association will meet May 28 and 29. First session Saturday at 10 a.m. A committee will meet all trains. Come and enjoy a spiritual feast at First Baptist Church.

First Baptist Church Eastern Union Association

Dora May Hosts Nineteenth Birthday Party

Miss Dora May entertained about 20 guests Saturday evening May 21 to honor her nineteenth birthday with music games and refreshments following the pleasant gathering.

Dora May

McClead Reunion Honors Kendall Family at South Salem

The McClead reunion held May 22 in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John M Kendall of South Salem Ohio gathered relatives at Josiah McDaniel’s home after Sunday school at North Bethel. A basket dinner was shared, with games and conversations among attendees. Revival meetings begin at North Bethel May 24 inviting all.

Mary Koker Athens J. W. Koker H. A. Poston Coolville Jesse Poston John M. Kendall South Salem Ohio Josiah McDaniel Walter Matteson Ruta Lois McClead Alice Leona Matteson Jennie Leoffler Elsie Poston Edith McDaniel Stanley Loeffier Fred McClead Edwin John McClead Charles McClead Harold Matteson Lloyd Poston North Bethel

Harding and party arrive in Washington after Mayflower voyage

The Mayflower carrying President Harding and his delegation docked in Washington shortly before 10 a.m. He exited the yacht and was driven to the White House in a large automobile as part of the return from New York.

Washington President Harding New York Harding Whiteie

Beer brewers fined after home brew found in houses

Frank Rose of North Congress street and Wash Cable of North Court street faced court for brewing beer. Police found ten gallons at Wash Cable and a jug and moonshine at Rose's barn. The brew, tested at six percent alcohol, led to $500 fines plus costs. The men claimed the beer would have too much kick.

Frank Rose North Congress Street Wash Cable North Court Street Wash Cable’s Rose

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