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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1921

Page

3

Nelsonville G A R Post Dinner Warm Decoration Day Event

A noon Decoration Day gathering hosted by the Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce to honor G A R post members at the YMCA. Twenty one Civil War veterans attended, ages averaged around eighty, with stories and jokes shared. Dinners were provided by the Daughters of America and volunteers recognized for their help.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber Daughters of America David Lowery Capt. Cable Ohio New York Kentucky Wisconsin Virginia Athens County Captain Cable

Bicycle Race Trial Held for Five Mile Event

The trial race for the five mile bicycle event is set at two o clock on Thursday June 2. Riders who submitted entry blanks must compete in the trial to be eligible for the main match, which has been postponed slightly.

State YMCA Athletic Leaders Meeting At Dayton

The state meeting for YMCA athletic leaders convened in Dayton from May 28 to 30. It was the year's most successful event of its kind. C. A. Dilcher and Evans Hudson attended.

Dayton C. A. Dilcher Evans Hudson

Lancaster Woman Guests With Mrs Wilson Monday

Mrs Edith Owens of Lancaster visited Mrs J L Wilson as her guest on Monday.

Edith Owens Lancaster J. L. Wilson

Ladies Aid Meeting Postponed to June 8

The ladies aid society of the Presbyterian church postpones its June 1 gathering to June 8 in the church social rooms.

Ladies Aid Ladies Aid Soderety Presbyterian Church

Woodard Couple Announce Birth of Son

Mr and Mrs Clarence Woodard announce the birth of a son. The new arrival adds to the family with a healthy event noted in this society notice.

Mrs Clarence Woodard

Nelsonville Esthers Take Lead In Four Sundays Meet

Nelsonville Esthers scored 778 points to Athens 489 as of Sunday reducing Athens lead from 69 points to 220 in favor of Nelsonville. The four Sunday contest schedule continues with Nelsonville holding the advantage.

Nelsonville Esthers Nelsonville

Columbus Residents Visit Hosts Over Holiday Weekend

Mrs James Grant and Clinton Hick of Columbus visited Sunday and Monday with their parents Mr and Mrs William Hick. Mrs Ida Jewett spent Decoration Day near Hebbardsville with Mr and Mrs W C Bean. Mrs Emma Vanatta of Columbus is guest of Mrs Etta Young.

James Grant Clinton Hick Columbus William Hick Ida Jewett Hebbardsville W. C. Bean Emma Vanatta Etta Young

Archbishop Dodson to Lead Evening Services Tonight

Archbishop Dodson will conduct services tonight at seven o'clock. The event invites all parishioners and community members to attend a evening worship.

Archbishop Dodson

Memorial Day Observance Draws Crowds and Parades

Crowds from neighboring towns joined Memorial Day activities in Nelsonville. Civil War veterans and W A C traveled to Greenlawyg and Fort Street Cemetery for services, then soldiers attended a Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Y M C A. A parade followed with the Nelsonville band in white uniforms, then veterans and Scouts and K of P in full dress. Exalted Ruler Charles Newton presented a silk American flag to Glenford Dugan Post, American Legion, which Commander Earl McCune accepted. The day ended with services at the river and Fort Street cemetery.

W. A C Greenlawyg Fort Street Cemetery Chamber of Commerce Dew House E. W.oody Nelsonville K. of P Charles Newton Order of Elks Glenford Dugan American Legion Earl McCune Elks Fayette Columbus Fort Street

Marietta Guests Share Dec oration Day Visit

Mr and Mrs Gates Trout and their son from Marietta spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ed Crouse. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Fred Marsh Mrs Margaret Black and Mr and Mrs Tom Black of Columbus. J G Snowden returned to Columbus after a week with relatives and friends.

Gates Trout Little Son Marietta Ed Crouse Fred Marsh Margaret Black Tom Black Columbus J. G. Snowden

Flag Presented to Presbyterian Church During Sunday School

L. R. Kelch presented a large silk American flag on behalf of the congregation to the Presbyterian church during Sunday school. The flag will be used by the church whenever needed.

L. R. Kelch Presbyterian Church

Decoration Day visit noted by local hosts

James Frye, former principal of the high school, was the over Decoration Day guest of friends here, Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Hyde and daughter Ruth, with their house guests, Rev. and Mrs. Alexander M. Lamb and little daughter of Pittsburgh, Pa., were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. I. Putman at Athens. Rev. and Mrs. Lamb remained at Athens for over Decoration Day.

James Frye J. M. Hyde Ruth Alexander M. Lamb Pittsburgh G. I. Putman Athens Lamb

Presby terian Service Honors G A R and W R C Guests

The Presbyterian congregation honored G A R and W R C members with flags and special music. About ten veterans attended as Captain C A Cable rejoined his old comrades. Rev Arpee delivered a patriotic sermon. Mr and Mrs Leighton Aumiller of Columbus were weekend relatives visitors.

The Presbyterian Church C. A. Cable Garretaville Arpee Leighton Aumiller Columbus

Fire at Whitmore greenhouse causes substantial loss

A Whitmore greenhouse barn burned Saturday night. Neighbors and abundant water kept the fire from gutting the structure. Damage ranged from 500 to 600 dollars. Mr. Whitmore thanks the neighbors who assisted for about three hours to extinguish the flames.

Whitmore

Buried at Greenlawn Mrs Elizabeth Mathews Rites

Large crowd attended Friday funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Mathews at her sister Miss Jennie Powell’s home. She was laid to rest beside her husband and parents at Greenlawn amid flowers from many friends.

Greenlawn Elizabeth Mathews Jennie Powell

Local Guests Visit Over Decoration Day Weekend

Various families and friends visited over Decoration Day and the nearby weekend. Guests included Dr. C. W. Cable in the presence of pt. C. A. Cable. Bert and Mrs Daft with two children from Columbus. Lucile Stalter from Delaware. Frank Burnellie and Mrs. Burnellie from Akron. Alfred Scott and relatives in St. Louis. Rev. L G Matheny and his family with Dr. and Mrs. W A Pride at Glouster. Charles Krizer from Bremen. Herbert Leyshon and daughter Louise. Mrs. Bibbs of St. Louis visiting Mrs. W W Poston. and others in Nelsonville and New Straitsville.

C. A. Cable C. W. Cable Bert Daft Columbus

Birthday Dinner Honors Master Tom Sheppard

Master Tom Sheppard entertained friends for his tenth birthday with a dinner on Saturday. A large birthday cake marked ten candles sat center table with red white and blue place cards and favors. Guests included John Hanley Columbus Paul Weltzheimer Paul Hudson Mac Bartlett and others. An elegant chicken dinner was served at five o'clock.

Tom Sheppard John Hanley Columbus Paul Weltzheimer Paul Hudson Mac Bartlett Paul

Dodge agency changes hands in Glouster and Athens

Tony Thomas buys the Glouster Dodge agency and the building from A Daugherty and takes charge. A Daugherty recently closed John Campbell's interest in the Dodge sales business at Athens and plans to assume the operation this week.

Tony Thomas Dodge A. Daugherty Mr. Daugherty John Campbell Athens

Glouster School Board Rehires Bryson and Staff

M. M. Bryson is rehired for a three year term as superintendent of Glouster schools at a board meeting Saturday night. F. P. Clark is rehired as high school principal. Most teachers are rehired. Forrest Murphy is not an applicant. Miss Rachel Murray is the new teacher hired. All teachers must file written acceptance with the board by June 17, after which Bryson will place teachers.

M. M. Bryson Glouster Board of Education F. P. Clark Forrest Murphy Rachel Murray Bryson

Reuben Sweeney Loses Eye After Baseball Injury

Reuben Sweeney, 19, son of John Sweeney of Hollister, lost sight in his left eye after a baseball struck his optic. He was hospitalized in Columbus with destruction of sight and may require removal of the eye to save the other. The injury occurred when a batted ball hit a tree, fell, and struck him as he attempted to catch it. He initially felt nothing and returned to work before a blood clot formed and prompted hospital care.

Reuben Sweeney John Sweeney Hollister Columbus Reuben

Walburn Buys T L Wyatt Property on Spring Street

David Walburn purchases the T. L. Wyatt property on Spring street and will take possession by the fifteenth of the month. He recently sold property in the Walsall addition to Mrs. Lucy Fitch, while Wyatt plans to relocate for a new job and may move his family to Zanesville Newark or Columbus.

David Walburn T. L. Wyatt Spring Street Walburn Walsall Lucy Fitch Mr. Wyatt Glouster Zanesville Newark Columbus

Rev Landsittel Attends Marietta District Conference

Rev Landsittel is in Marietta tending the Marietta district conference today and tomorrow. He is joined by Mrs Landsittel visiting her brothers and a sister in the city.

Christian Workers Meet at Church of Christ

The Christian Workers gather at the Church of Christ Thursday evening. A well prepared program is set, and the public is cordially invited to attend.

Church of Christ

Athens deputy game protector dies after illness in Columbus

Joe Hibbard of Athens died in a Columbus hospital last Saturday from a complication of diseases. He was a frequent Gloucester visitor and enjoyed wide acquaintance in this city. Hibbard aided the Gloucester Sportsmen Club at its founding and helped secure its establishment by the state fish and game commission.

Joe Hibbard Athens Columbus Glouster Sportsmen Hibbard Fish and Game Commission State

Wet grounds cancel Glouster Crooks ville game. Millfield tops Glouster

In wet conditions the Glouster Crooks ville match was postponed last Sunday. Millfield defeated Glouster 15 to 8 as Glouster showed an off day. Next Sunday Glouster meets Jacksonville at 2:30 on the local grounds with batteries Ryan Cunningham Corbin for Glouster and Withem Barstow Seckinger for Jacksonville.

Glouster Crooksville Millfield Jacksonville

Decoration day services toured cemeteries and memorial

Yesterday a local program carried out decoration exercises as announced. Militants formed in the Central school Building then marched by drum to the city cemetery for a special program. A committee then decorated bishopville graves and Hollister cemetery graves were honored in the afternoon. A monument to the unknown dead was unveiled at the school house with a commemorative program.

Bishopville Hollister

A Delightful Row Over Mayr Remedy Ends With Cure

A husband recalls how his wife resisted then accepted Mayr's Wonderful Remedy after years of stomach and liver trouble. The product claims to remove catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract, with a money back guarantee. McKee Drug Co. and Gem Pharmacy advertise the remedy.

Mayr Ashe McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Rural Church to Be Studied Next

Columbus Ohio May 31 Rural church principles and methods will be studied by 100 county pastors of Ohio in a ten day school at Ohio State University beginning July 12. The university and the Ohio Federation of Churches cooperated in arranging the school with both religious workers and faculty members teaching. Daily classes cover Rural Life and Christianity The Teachings of Jesus Church Management and Religious Education and Community Evangelism with specialists directing sessions.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State University University Ohio Federation of Churches

First College Play Features Children in Roles

A college theater production stages the season’s first play with children cast in parts marking a milestone for campus drama. Faculty say the use of young performers broadens audience appeal and showcases student talent in a formal stage setting.

Congress considers buying Washington and Jefferson homes

Representative J J Kindred of New York introduces a joint resolution in Congress to purchase Mount Vernon and Monticello for government use. The idea has been floated before but has never found favorable support in the past.

Congress U. S Washington and Jefferson J. J. Kindred New York House of Congress Vernon Monticello

Americans Grub-Staking Abroad At Million Daily Pace

Private American investors are funding foreign industry and governments at about 1 million dollars daily through bonds stocks and securities. In the last year roughly 350 million dollars went abroad despite a domestic lull as Americans save and pour funds into overseas ventures and infrastructure projects.

Ralph Ford Couch United Press Washington New York United States South America Switzerland European Canada France Europe U. S

No-To-Bac Helps Break Tobacco Habit

No-To-Bac claims to stop tobacco cravings with a tablet placed in the mouth. The ad promises the habit is broken and offers a money back refund if craving remains, appealing to mental and financial benefits.

Woman credits Tanlac for dramatic health turnabout

Mrs. Jennie M. Miller of East Akron says Tanlac restored her appetite, strength, and nerves after three years of poor digestion and weakness. She reports seamless meals, steady nerves, and renewed energy for housework, with the medicine sold locally by several pharmacies.

Jennie M. Miller Maxine Place East Akron Ohio Mrs. Miller

Sailors Rescued After Gale Off Gable Islands

Halifax N S May 31 report the schooner Elsie II bound for Whitehead or Canso with the crew of the Esperanto after a gale near Gable Islands. Esperanto won the international fishing craft event as a safe-numbered sea mishap story ends with a note on a new mitre saw driven by an electric motor.

Halifax Whitehead Canso Esperanto Gable Islands

Stillman Divorce Hearings Delayed Pending Conference

New York May 31 counsel in the Stillman divorce case in conference today to determine postponement of hearings scheduled for tomorrow in Poughkeepsie.

New York Stillman Poughkeepsie

Sound Sleep and a Clear Conscience Question

The remark links deep rest to a peaceful mind and asks about the reader's own state of sleep and conscience. It presents a reflective prompt on well being and morality in a concise, period voice.

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