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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1921

Page

3

Commencement Guests and Memorial Day Plans Reach Ohio Town

Nelsonville notes list guests for the commencement including Mrs Thomas F Adelsberger of London and Mrs Margaret Morris of Columbus. Dr and Mrs Bradford Acomb plan Memorial Day visits with Mrs Acomb's parents Mr and Mrs David Quick in Caldwell. Mrs Sam Harley and son John of Columbus stay with the former's mother. Mr C H Roddabi h and three sons depart for a motor trip visiting Cincinnati and Cleveland.

Clara Evans Thomas F. Adelsberger London Ad Uhrig Margaret Morris Margaret of Columbus Bradford Acomb Caldwell Acomb David Quick Sam Harley John Columbus C. H. Roddabi&h Cincinnati Cleveland

Birthday Surprise for Mrs Linton at Linton Home

Mrs Martha Linton enjoyed a birthday surprise Thursday evening at Cleve Linton’s home hosted by neighbors and family. Guests included R C Hardgrove John North Joe Storick Frank Johnson Cleve Linton George M Hardgrove James Sayers Ray Lamb Charles Bay Velma Storick Georgia Springer Chloe Johnson Marguerite Bay Elizabeth Storick Margaret Springer Nellie Bay Ivalne Storick Clifford Linton Fred Hanna Herbert Springer Donald Storick Clyde Linton and Lee Hardgrove along with the honored guest.

Martha Linton Cleve Linton George M Hardgrove James Sayers Ray Lamb Charles Bay Velma Storick Georgia Springer Chloe Johnson Marguerite Bay Elizabeth Storick Margaret Springer Nellie Bay Ivalne Storick Clifford Linton Fred Hanna Herbert Springer Donald Storick Clyde Linton Lee Hardgrove

Knights of Pythias Memorial Day Parade Meeting

All Knights of Pythias Uniform Rank members in full dress are asked to meet at 1 Hall on Monday May 30 at 1 PM to participate in the Memorial Day parade. W H Glenn C C S H Lancaster K of R & S

Knights OF Pythias W. H. Glenn C. C S. H. Lancaster

Woman's Home Missionary Society meets at Mrs Carl Jewett home

The Woman's Home Missionary Society gathered Friday at 2 PM at Mrs. Carl Jewett's Fort street home with Mrs. D A Ferree and Mrs. H B Schaal assisting. Mrs. Tom Davis led devotion, Mrs. A G Cotton directed the program, and Mrs Le Fever sang with Miss Eva Cotton on piano. Mrs. Dess Bland reported the Racine district meeting. Mrs Ida Jewett urged mite box offerings. About thirty ladies attended and light refreshments followed.

Woman’s Home Missionary Society Carl Jewett Fort Street D. A. Ferree H. B. Schaal Tom Davis A. G. Cotton le Fever Eva Cotton Ald Racine Dess Bland Ida Jewett

Poppy Drive for Memorial Day in Nelsonville

Memorial Day urge to wear a poppy honoring World War veterans and the fallen. Nelsonville secures a second poppy order. locals can buy at The Colonial and Chocolate Shop while supplies last.

Nelsonville Colonial

Tessie Edvin Recovers From Goitre Operation

Friends report Miss Tessie Edvin is recovering well after a recent goitre operation at a Columbus hospital.

Tessie Edvin Goitre Columbus

Pocahontas Club Meeting Invites May Birthday Members

Pocahontas meeting set for Monday at their halls invites all members with May birthdays as guests. Members are urged to attend and bring a favorite dish.

Pocahontas

Ex-Service Men Urged to Meet for Memorial Day Events

All ex service men urged to meet at the Post headquarters in Nelsonville at 9 a m Monday to assist in Memorial Day exercises. Machines will be provided for the trip to Greenlawn. In the afternoon a parade will be held and all ex service men are needed in line.

Mets American Legion Nelsonville Greenlawn

Restaurant Change Hands On The Square

John Reed has purchased the lunch room formerly run by Harry Blinis on the Square and is greeting his friends.

John Reed Harry Blinis

Nelsonville High Alumni Banquet Draws Large Crowd

About 225 attendees filled the forty fourth annual alumni banquet at the Christian church last evening. Dr A L Pritchard chaired the program with welcoming remarks from Mrs W H Parks and responses from Carl Stratton. Lucile Karlin and Mrs F X Roach sang, Mrs W H Cann spoke, and a luncheon followed in church social rooms. Dancing at Elks Hall with Finneys orchestra concluded the festivities and new officers were elected: President John Scott Lowden Vice president John Jackson Secretary Elizabeth Zellar Treasurer Donald Lowden.

Nelsonville High School The Christian Church A. L. Pritchard W. H. Parks Carl Stratton Lucile Karlin F. X. Roach

Funeral services for Mr. T. E. Taylor held at home

Short funeral services were conducted Saturday at 9 30 a m at the family residence of Mr T E Taylor led by Rev C L Johnson. The funeral train to Nashville carried the body for burial where services will be held. Four fraternal groups K of P I O O F Red Men and Eagles sent members with the procession.

T. E. Taylor C. L. Johnson Tor Nashville K. of P Red Men and Eagles Nashville

Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and services

The Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 A M and regular service at 10 30 A M Epworth League at 6 P M and evening service at 7 P M In the pastor’s absence the pulpit will be filled at both services.

Methodist Church

International Holiness Brillhart Reveals Weekly Services

Pastor J. C. Brillhart leads Sunday School at 9 30 A M with preaching at 10 30 A M. Class meeting at 2 30 P M and evening worship at 7 P M. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 and cottage prayer at Mr David Jones home in Parkdale Friday evening. All welcome to services.

International Holiness J. C. Brillhart David Jones Parkdale

Episcopal Church Mission Begins This Week

Miss Mabel Poston, Superintendent, leads a church mission starting this week with daily services at 7:00 P M and children’s services each afternoon at 3 P M Archdeacon H Dodshon in charge. All friends invited and questions on church matters answered at each meeting.

Episcopal Church Mabel Poston H. Dodshon

Church Schedule Promises Busy Bible School and Day

Pastor C L Johnson announces Bible School at 9 30 A M on the last Sunday with Sunday School for children. Children’s Day planned for early June. Morning worship at 10 30 A M titled The Kingdom Advances. Evening service at 7 P M features M L Dustman editor of The American Issue. Junior and Senior C E at 6:00.

Christian Church C. L. Johnson Bible the Kingdom Advances M. L. Dustman Isue C. E

Memorial service at Presbyterian Church with veterans groups

The Grand Army Post Woman's Relief Corps and the American Legion attend a Sunday 10 30 a m memorial service. The pastor preaches on The Evolution of the Human Hand. Lila Chapman leads the Endeavor meeting at 6 p m on Missionary Results in Africa. Sunday school at 9 30 a m on Making the Neighborhood Christian.

Elks Dance Monday May 380 Moonlight Hall

A local Elks dance is announced for Monday at Moonlight Hall with good music and a welcoming crowd. The note emphasizes a pleasant evening and community gathering.

Naturalization Day Set at Courthouse June 8 1921

The county plans a large naturalization day on June 8 at the courthouse with 84 applicants the largest single group in county history. County Clerk Thurman L. Morgan is sending notices to those eligible and all petitioners with 90 days on file may take the exam. Germans Austro Hungarians led the list with 61 Austrians Hungarians, seven Germans, six Russians, three Italians, two Scots two English and three Poles. Each candidate must bring two witnesses and the exam must be completed in one day with an inspector in Athens.

Thurman L. Morgan United States Congress Athens Tower of Babel

Athens Hi Sets Track Meet Records at Athens Playground

Athens High School members staged a fast one hour and thirty minute track meet at the Athens Playground. Harold Wise led a strong show with wins including the 220 yard dash, while E Sharp took the half mile and Shafer won the mile. Baker set a broad jump record, and the seniors won overall.

Athens Athens High School Ohio University Haroldise Hughesas E. Sharp Harold ‘Wise Jones Shafer Baker Battin Shoemaker Harold

Kilkenny to Face Local Court Over Whiskey Theft

Glouster Walter Kilkenny of Congo owner of a car seized Wednesday night with 13 quarts of whiskey is due in local police court today. Officials say Kilkenny is expected to appear and, with his appearance, the case will be closed. A Decoration Day program is set for Glouster Cemetery with a morning service including patriotic songs and recitations by local groups and a G A R ceremony. The afternoon program at Depot Square features music, readings, a monument unveiling, and a flag salute finale.

Walter Kilkenny Congo Kilkenny Glouster Cemetery America Landsitter Mollie Robinson Flanders Field Peseeseee G. C. Fawcett Depot Square Grand A Butant Smith Madeline Fawcett Florence Andrews Grand Army Elma Dulaney Wilson Reading Gladys Danford

Union Memorial Services Change Church Schedule

Memorial services at the Methodist church cause no morning preaching at the Church of Christ. Bible school and communion are not held at 9 a.m. Preaching services will be held at 7 30 p.m.

Methodist Church Church of Christ, Bible School Commuiion

Memorial Sermon Planned by Pastor at Hooper Ridge

Harry M. Wilson pastor of the Church of Christ will preach the memorial sermon at Hooper Ridge this Sunday afternoon.

Harry M. Wilson Church of Christ Hooper Ridge

Mine accident leaves Tony Decofino badly cut

Tony Decofino sustained a severe facial injury when slate fell in Mine 256 yesterday. The mass struck his face, knocked him backward, and narrowly spared him from being crushed to death if he had fallen under the slate.

Tony Decofino

Mine Accident Demands Finger Amputation After Drill Injury

Yesterday at mine 256 Pat Fagin trapped his right hand in an electric drill. The injury crushed the index finger requiring amputation at the second joint. Dr Crawford provided medical aid at the scene.

Pat Fagin Dr. Crawford

Fisher Visits Athens Area Relatives In Ohio

Harry Fisher of Atchison Kansas visited yesterday with F P Dulaney and family. He plans a two week stay with Mr and Mrs G W Slaughter in Athens and with relatives nearby.

Harry Fisher Atchinson, Kas F. P. Dulaney Mr. Fisher

Calvary Baptist Church Schedule Highlights Week

Homer C. Smith leads Calvary Baptist Church with Sunday School at 9 15 morning devotion at 10 30 and a preaching service at 7 30 evening Prayer Service slated for Thursday at 7 30 all in the church calendar.

Calvary Baptist Church Homer C. Smith

Preaching and Memorial Service at Trimble Christian Church

The Trimble Christian church schedules a memorial service in the morning and preaching both morning and evening. An evening program titled Echoes from the state convention will be held for parishioners.

Trimble Christian Church

Local Woman Robbed of 2500 in Transit to Perkins Ave Firm

Dorothy Epstein carrying 2500 from a bank to Simons Manufacturing Company on Perkins Avenue was attacked and robbed today in Cleveland. Police investigated the noon incident and no arrests were announced.

Cleveland Simmons Manufacturing Company Perkins Avenue Dorothy Epstein

Logan Named Paris Representative to Reparation Commission

May 28 Logan, Col. A J Logan appointed to represent the United States on the commission that will oversee Germanys reparations payments.

Traders More Hopeful About Measure Now

Chicago officials report rising opposition to a state bill regulating the Chicago board of trade. The measure already passed the senate and, if approved by the house, would go to Governor Small for signature with officials and farmers’ protests shaping the outcome.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Springfield Senate House Len Small

Republicans to vote on adjournment plans in Ohio House

Columbus Ohio May 28 Republicans of the state house will vote today on adjournment plans Floor Leader Crabbe announced The move comes as the assembly weighs its final business and potential lag before adjournment.

Columbus House of the General Assembly Crabbe Ohio Farm Bureau Federation United States Department of Labor

Conditions in China Improve as Relief Arrives

Dr F Johnson reports north China famine relief from American Methodist donors. He notes early 1920s famine eased, a June harvest coming, but long term needs persist with thousands of orphans needing care and a new American understanding of China likely.

Columbus China Methodist Church In America F. Johnson Cincinnati Methodist Episcopal Church

British Columbia Raises 5000 Goats For Milk Farms

Vancouver reports that British Columbia now has 5,000 goats, mainly Toggenburgs, a Swiss milking breed. Farmers are expanding herds on a rising scale under the agriculture department.

Vancouver B. C British Columbia Department of Agriculture

Centenary celebration group returns to aid relief efforts

A Centenary celebration group has regrouped with friends and now assists in relief work for the helpless, focusing on aiding those in distress and providing support to affected communities.

College Players Present Ibsen Dramatic Classic at Ewing Hall

Ohio University public speaking department presents A Doll's House by Ibsen at Ewing Hall auditorium on Wednesday evening June 1. Miss Mary Tener and Miss Hasel Post star as the leading women with Gayland Conway in the principal male role.

Ibsen Ewing Hall Auditorium Public Speaking Department Ohio University Mary Tener Hasel Post Gayland Conway

I W W and hoboes attempt to seize Union Pacific train

Twenty seven alleged I W W members and hoboes are jailed in Denver after trying to commandeer a Union Pacific freight train. They planned to run it from Cheyenne Wyoming to Denver.

Denver Colo I. W. W. and Hoboes Uniion Pacific Cheyenne Wyo

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