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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1921
Page
3
Memorial services will be held Sunday May 29 at 2 o clock at the Connett church for Louis Wend and Elmer Cagg who gave their lives for their country in France during the world war.
Opera House packed for the second night of the class play The Fortune Hunter. Mrs Lancaster trained the cast to a splendid performance with careful character selection and a polished orchestra of city musicians providing selections between acts. A playlette and stunts enhanced the program throughout.
Memorial Day programs include 10:30 a.m. church services at the Presbyterian church attended by G A R and W A C. Ex soldiers depart 9:30 a.m. for Greenlawn burial rites with Boy Scouts, then decoration of graves. Rites continue at Fort Street cemetery and river bridge, followed by a chicken dinner at the Y M C A with G A R and W R C viewing the parade from the Dew House porch.
Mr and Mrs C E Starr of Athens and Dr and Mrs D Starr with two sons of Mt Sterling Ohio were Sunday guests of Mrs Lydia Johnson Starr and her guests stayed longer. F G Cooley is spending a few days in Columbus.
Mrs Herbert Leyshon entertained her bridge club on a Wednesday afternoon with a one o clock luncheon at daintily arranged tables. The event featured an elegant two course meal and card playing. Guests included Mrs L D Martin and Mrs Gene Shafer.
Dr W S Rhodes entertained the city physicians Tuesday evening with a three course dinner at his home 54 W Columbus St. The gathering included Doctors C E Welch Walter Howe S E Butt C Butt J C McGrath J M Hyde G Dew A L Pritchard N Hill and Mr L J Eberle.
At the regular meeting Friday night at 7 30 there will be initiation. Everyone is urged to attend.
Jackson ville hitters overpower three Nelsonville pitchers in a 11 to 6 win. Knox the White Sox shortstop shines with a strong game. White Sox aim for a four game winning streak at Floodwood Saturday. Floodwood stands two and one. Sox schedule includes McArthur Sunday and Poston Monday at the city playground.
The remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Mathews who died Wednesday at her Columbus home were brought to this city and taken to the home of her sister Miss Jennie Powell at 48 Clinton Street. Funeral services will be held Friday at one o'clock. Mrs. Mathews was a former resident of the area.
The city awakened to news of a respected resident’s death, with many friends shocked by the loss. The deceased’s husband died about two years earlier. She is survived by two sons, two sisters Miss Powell of the city and Mrs Eld Scott of Columbus, and three brothers Tom, Ed, and Will Powell.
Mrs. Kemper mother of Rev. Paul E. Kemper died at home in Grayshot Ohio yesterday. Funeral services are set for Friday at two PM. Rev. Kemper notes his pulpit will be filled in both services and he will return to Nelsonville Monday evening.
Nelsonville high school holds its annual alumni banquet Friday evening May 27 at the Christian church auditorium starting at 8 P M. Tickets available at Fountain Pharmacy or from the committee until 5 P M Friday and at the church at 7 P M. The program includes Welcome by Mrs W H Parks 1880 and other presentations, vocal solos by Lucile Kaelin and Mrs Frank Rauch, a reading by Mrs W H Cann, and a toast by Dr A L Pritchard. Music and dance follow at Ellis Hall with Finney Orchestra.
Miss Mayme Keplar hosted The Loyal Women s Class of the Christian church at West Washington street Tuesday to celebrate her mother s 61st birthday with a spelling bee and speeches. Guests included many local families and several Kepler relatives from Columbus attended along with the guest of honor.
Memorial Day honors American soldiers buried in France with wreaths and crosses. The Wear a Poppy movement, sponsored by the American Franco Children's League, sells silk poppies to support relief work for war torn district children and to fund upkeep of grave sites.
Last night in Lathrop Athens county saw a massive alcohol party end in a law enforcement raid as Sheriff Parker and six officers, plus two federal agents, intervened. Five men were detained. numerous windows were broken and streets littered with shell casings, but no stills or booze were found.
Columbus Ohio May 26 Governor Davis today let three bills become law without his approval by silence after ten days. The measures cover the Bing measure amending compulsory education laws the birth records kept in probate courts and the Atwood bill granting relief to a contractor.
One hundred fifty delegates from across the state are expected for the 23rd annual conven tion to be held in Bucyrus on June 19 20 and 21.
Ohio coal production climbed in the week ending May 7, with more than 18 000 tons extra compared to the prior week. The week before also showed a similar rise, according to Southern Ohio Coal Exchange reports received in Columbus.
Washington May 26 The House approved an emergency appropriation of 200000 to reinstate 700 prohibition agents suspended for 40 days due to a funds shortage. The deficiency bill totals about 10 million dollars in funding.
The Athens Grange announces an upcoming meeting with an especially interesting program. Members gathered last Friday at the Jackville school house where a good program was presented.
Ten thousand rounds of 30 30 calibre Krag rifle ammunition consigned to Sid Hatfield at Matewan are held at the American Railway Express offices in Bluefield. The shipment, from St Louis, is being detained per the governor's request. Reports say several ammunition consignments have gone to Sid Hatfield in recent months.
May 24 reports say the Chita government in Siberia has temporarily blocked concessions Washington Vanderlip seeks from the Russian Soviet government, according to diplomatic circle advices.
REPORT FAVORABLE WASHINGTON May 26 The Senate labor committee ordered a favorable report on Senator John's resolution for an investigation of the river mine war.
Premier Briand sways French opinion toward accepting Germany reparations and the Upper Silesian plan. Deputies expected to back his policy, restoring allied cordiality and enabling the supreme council to divide Silesia between Germany and Poland. Rail traffic in Silesia returns and allied detachments ease order as Poland nears compliance.
First returns from Londonderry show at least one Sinn Feiner elected to the Ulster parliament in Tuesday elections.
Mabel King, an employee of the First Savings Bank, foiled five armed robbers who entered the bank on Thursday afternoon. She pressed a button that triggered a siren, causing the thieves to flee in a green touring car toward Cincinnati.
The Falloon concrete bridge on the Chauncey Glouster road improvement project is near completion. Officials say it will be one of the largest and most up to date bridges in the county. Work on the Falloon job is progressing well and expected to finish early in the summer.
Columbus officials acknowledged today that clemency requests for Dicck Howell, the Canton murderer slated to die June 2, have been received by Governor Davis.
Julius Siminski aged sixty sues to obtain court approval to sell property in Jacksonville to raise funds for his support, alleging severe asthma and catarrh render him unable to work.
Columbus May 26 Plans for a memorial service honoring soldiers returned from Overseas were altered today to allow exercises to be held in the home towns of the former servicemen.
E G Biddison of Charleston West Virginia and formerly of Athens county is in Athens for several days in the area He recently left a Louisville Kentucky hospital after a serious illness that raised fears he might not recover now recovering and visiting local surroundings
Four Athens county school teachers Louise Beecker Nellie Finsterwald Helen Finsterwald Helen Morris and Anna K Pickering are granted life certificates by the state board.
Zenos Frost of Frost Station visited Athens to buy paint for his barn. He told The Messenger after a long effort to improve his property he had finally given in.
In Columbus Ohio on May 26 the supreme court heard arguments over whether a person who sold intoxicating liquor to a “thirsty, dry dove” can be convicted. The case centers on the legality of the sale and the application of dry law provisions.
Acting President E W Chubb endorses Dr BE Bryan of Colgate as the new president. He praises Bryan as an experienced educator and speaker, notes strong financial outlook for two years, and confirms harmony with Dr Biddle and broad support from students alumni and townspeople.
Mrs. F. Wertie Petticrew of Springfield is said to be Ohio’s only female goat farmer and profitable at it. Prompted by a friend’s joke she started in the country five miles from town, noting goat milk commands high prices and requires strict cleanliness for raising kids. In New York goat milk sells for a dollar a quart.
Federal Judge Sater ordered the Prime Western Smelting Company at Tiltonville to stop producing gases alleged to destroy vegetation and endanger nearby residents. The ruling follows concerns about health impacts and environmental harm.
A Fostoria resident describes nervousness sleeplessness and weakness easing after using Nerv-Worth. He reports initial sickness and tired legs but says after two bottles he sleeps better and gains strength, with a local druggist selling the product at 230 W North St.
American troops killed in France were being sent home to receive final honors on Memorial Day. They departed Hoboken in flag draped coffins under guard from fellow soldiers and local mourners awaited their return.
In the first year of its existence England's Forestry Commission planted 1500 acres and acquired 90,000 more for development and reafforestation.
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