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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1921

Page

2

Piazins Scene of Three Games at The Plains

Three basketball games were played here yesterday between Stewart and The Plains. Stewart boys won 14 to 2 and the Stewart second team beat The Plains second team 8 to 4. The Plains girls defeated Stewart 9 to 0. The Plains teams travel to New Marshfield next Friday while The Plains girlies beat Glouster 20 to 2 on home grounds. Boys record 5 wins, 3 losses. girls 4 wins, 2 losses.

Plains Stewart Stewart Boys Plains Girls Stewart Girls New Marshfield Plains Girlie Glouster

Chillicothe Man Wins Jack Rabbit Shoot at Ashions Gun Club

Thirty enthusiasts competed at the Ashions Gun Club range in Chillicothe for the Jack Rabbit shoot. James McVickers led with 141 of 150, followed by Harry Starr 140 and W. P. White tying Starr. Local standout M. Rauch scored 137 with C. M. Coffman and M. Kerr close behind. The event lasted 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with lunch served.

Ashions West Virginia James McVickers Chillicothe McVickers Harry Starr Logan W. P. White Remington Arms Union Metalic Company Mr. Starr Ed Godfrey Bremen C. M. Coffman Gallipolis X. Rauch Mr.Rauch M. M. Kerr J. A. Dye State Hospital J. McVickers W. C. White Ath F. X. Rauch Athens M. Kerr J. Williams St. Marys W. Va A. Britton Greendale R. W. Russell FP. H. Cross A. BE Whaley H. Detrick McConnelaville H. W. Reeder Albany Ray Howard Millfield W. Tedrow Nelsonville John Swanton

Scores From Ohio Entries List Including Athens And Logan

A historical tally lists competitors and scores by name and town across Ohio. Notable entries include J McVickers from Chillicothe 141 and W C White pro 140, with many Athens and Nelsonville participants and multiple two score figures for select names.

Millfield Independents Open Season At Chauncey Park

The Millfield Independent football team meets the Nelsonville Buckeyes at Chauncey Ball Park on Sunday November 6. A hot cost test is expected as Millfield challenges any 150 pound teams in the state. Contact Lewis Sanders for game details via phone or mail.

Millfield Nelsonville Buckeyes Chauncey Ball Park Lewis Sanders

Bidwell Proved No Match for Athens

Athens Hi defeated Bidwell Hi by a wide margin in a Friday game, showcasing a strong start from the second string led by Serena Shaffer. Bidwell, a small school with 67 pupils, impressed crowds with early promise as the reserves scored in the second quarter while the first string later surged with Fetch and Battin driving scoring in the third.

Athens Hi Bidwell Hi Ike Bidwell Serena Shaffer Shaffer Roades Fetch Battin

Buckeye Team to Tackle Chicagoans

Chicago reports Buckeye fans arriving with a bold battle cry. Ohio State, after a rocky start against Oberlin, has victories over Michigan and Minnesota. Thirty thousand seats sold for the game, with scalpers asking 15 to 20 dollars per ticket.

Chicago Buckeye Maroon Midwest Ohio State Oberlin Michigan Minnesota

Princeton Tigers vs Harvard clash stirs fierce rival drama

REAL BATTLE is ON PRINCETON, N J Nov 5 All the traditional fighting qualities of the striped cat were worked up today by Princeton Tigers as re Stacked up against Har vard.

Princeton N. J Princeton Tigers Harvard

Farrell to Wed Miss Shoup From Xenia Notes

Announcement from Xenia states Henry L. Farrell United Press sports editor based in New York will marry Catherine Louise Shoup daughter of Judge and Mrs Marcus Shoup of Xenia. The notice highlights Farrell as a prominent sports editor and places the couple’s roots in Ohio.

Dayton Xenia Henry L. Farrell United Press Sporting New York Catherine Louise Shoup Marcus Shoup

Skill Vs Beef In Pitt Nebraska Intersectional Clash

Pittsburgh Pennsyl vania November 5 It will be a clash of skill against brute power as the Pitt Panthers meet the Nebraska Cornhuskers in an Intersectional game of the season here today.

Pittsburgh Pitt Panthers Nebraska Cornhuskers

Ministers Deny Glouster Slur on Mayor Race

Glouster ministers deny statements that they opposed re election of Mayor C F Wallace. Hugh Gormley of Glouster says no minister approved any such claim and cites conversations with a Church of Christ pastor. Council notes October fines, sewer work, and street meter removals with several payments approved.

Glouster Wallace J. L. Landsitter M. F. Church Harry M. Wilson Church of Christ L. M. Good First Baptiist Church C. F. Wallace the Messenger Hugh Gormley

Prohibition Head Seeks $2.5 Million Rise in Costs

Washington on November 5 Prohibition Commissioner Haynes announced a $2.5 million increase in next year’s enforcement budget, bringing total costs to $10 million. He called the rise necessary to place enforcement on a more efficient basis. A line about a perfect emerald appears as an unrelated fragment.

Washington Prohibition Haynes

Canaanville Community Day Showcases Talks and Sports

The Canaanville area held its annual school and community event at the high school on Friday November 4 attendance was high. Professor B F Timmons of Athens spoke on education while Rev Arpee of Nelsonville described ArmenianTurkish atrocities. The day featured an agricultural display, student exhibits, and two basketball games where Canaonville teams won 9 4 for boys and 6 2 for girls along with various races and activities.

Canaanville Canaanville High B. F. Timmens Athens Arpee Nelsonville Professor Timmons Rev Canaonville

Court Notes Two Divorce Suits In Common Pleas Court

Two divorce petitions were filed this week in common pleas court. Joseph F. Dickinson seeks divorce from Bess Dickinson on adultery grounds and custody of four children. George Mason sues Audrey Mason, alleging a union from October 18 1920 with no children, claiming the wife misrepresented marital facts under oath.

Common Pleas Joseph F. Dickinson Bess Dickinson Mr. Dickinson George Mason Audrey Mason

Woman Burned to Death in Church Fire Explosion

Hamilton Ohio November 1946 coroner investigated the death of Mrs Mary R Smith 65 who died at Ripley after she poured oil on embers in a stove causing an explosion while kindling a fire for evangelistic services at the Presbyterian church. Police said the incident occurred during preparations for a church service and the coroner reported the death under inquiry with details of a fatal burn.

Hamilton, O Edward Cook Mary R. Smith Ripley

Nelsonville Sunday Schedule at Presbyterian Church

Nelsonville church services begin with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. A class meeting follows at 2:36 p.m. and a young peoples meeting at 6 p.m. An evangelistic service with a sermon by Mrs Plun kett closes the day. The Presbyterian Church morning service is at 10:30 a.m. with the sermon “The Unnamed Disciples on the Lake.” A 2:30 p.m. readers meeting invites reports. A 7 p.m. musical program features Mrs Lewis Rice and Mrs Edward Cooley on organ and piano, Charles Weltzheimer on violin, and Miss Margaret Johnson singing. congregational singing to end. Everyone invited.

Young Peoples Plunkett Presbyterian Church Lewis Rice Edward Cooley Charles Weltzheimer Margaret Johnson Leverybody

Athens student chosen for Ohio State committee 88

Cable M Gibson of Nelsorville a senior in the college of arts was named Athens county representative on the committee of 88 at Ohio State University He will work with alumni to organize local events for Ohio State Way on November 265 and lead a campus fundraising drive to boost the district pledge total to 75000 for the Ohio stadium fund with a county quota of 190

Cable M. Gibson Nelsorville College of Arts Athens Ohio Ohio State University Gibson Athens County Ohio State Way Ecampus Ohio Stadium

Mrs Javree Hosts Foreign Missionary Society Gathering

Mrs D A Javree hosted the Foreign Missionary Society of the M E Church at her Elizabeth street home with Mrs Thomas Wilson and Mrs Wade Chute assisting. Mrs Rella Howe led devotional, Mrs L A Whitmore led the program, and a splendid luncheon followed. The group plans a quilting session on November 2 in the society rooms.

D. A. Javree Thomas Wilson Wade Chute Foreign Missionary Society M. E. Churca Elizabeth Street Rella Howe L. A. Whitmore Sarvel

Indoor picnic appeal invites society members

The message invites society members to attend an indoor picnic at 10 o'clock. Attendees are asked to bring their favorite dish to share with the group.

Regular meeting of Women s Community Club at YMCA

The Women s Community Club invites members to a regular meeting Monday night at 7 o clock in the YMCA. Business of importance will be discussed and a good attendance is hoped for.

Frank McCann Post American Legion Glouster Chamber of Commerce Glouster Gordon Hotel Chamber of Commerce

Surprise gathering honors Msg Hattie Daft at home

Neighbors and friends orchestrate a surprise party for Hattie Daft with games and contests and elegant refreshments. Also reports the death of Lawrence Francis Murphy aged 3 after a yearlong illness with funeral at St Andrew's church. Mrs Clyde Littler and her children visit the Howes in Athens. Supt D A Ferree attends Ohio University inauguration. Mrs Roy Grace and daughter Mary Margaret visit Columbus.

Msg Hattie Daft Lawrence Francis Thomas Murphy Oak Street Sista St. Andrew’s Church Father Byrne Clyde Littler Athens J. R. Howe D. A. Ferree Ohio University Roy Grace Mary Margaret Columbus

First M. E. Church Service Schedule

Paul E. Kemper, pastor, led Sunday school at 9:30 and morning worship at 10:30 with the theme Good Literature. League at 6, class meeting also at 6, and evening worship at 7 led by Rev. H. E. Bon Durant of Murray City. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 and Sunday school board meeting Monday 7.

M. E Paul E. Kemper H. E. Bon Durant Murray City

Bible School and Services Schedule at Local Church

Morning worship at 9:30 and 10:30 with sermon "One of America's Greatest Sins" Evening worship at 7 featuring "The Pearl of Great Price" plus a song service Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor at 6. Public is welcome to all services. Missionary rally at Athens all day Friday.

Calvary Baptst First Baptist Church Athens Bible School America Christian

Red Cross roll call urged for next Tuesday in Nelsonville

The annual Red Cross drive asks residents to have a dollar ready when solicitors call and provide their name. A health nurse has served local children and clinics during the diphtheria outbreak. Twenty-five women from the Cosmopolitan and Hyperion clubs lead canvassing across streets and schools, with listed chairs coordinating districts and volunteers.

Red Cross Nelsonville Eee Cosmopolitan Hyperion Con Red Cross Room Columbus Street Fort Street Pleasantview Avenue Sunnyside Short Street Kentner Street Ivan Kinney Carl Jewett Myrtle Moore Walter Mechem J. M. Hyde Frances Scott Harry Kelley A. G. Mechem B.E. le Fever Dorothy Vorkes Public Square IW. S. Rhodes W. T. Bean N. Hill Lincoln Murphy Fulton Street Charles Preston James Sharp Retta Howe Fayette Street Hocking Street Monroe Street R. H. Jackson E. J. Kessinger Lou Lane H. D. Kreig Myers Street Riverside Charles Vorkes Frank Poston Elizabeth Davis T. E. Wells Hattie Beard Jackson Bertha Nixon Ralph Waller W. H. Weigand W. J. Sanders Chestnut Street Eugene Hohenadel Martin Ohlinger M. H. Lutz Poplar Street Parkdale Walter Wolf C. L. Stout E. E. Humphrey C. H. Bartlett Walnut Street High Street Joe Davis Harry Jackson L. A. Whitmore West and Central Schools John Wood John Saltz F. F. Lane East School Ella Patton D. A. Ferree Frank Tedrow Ed C. Cooley

Circle Hill dance nights at circle hill venue

A four piece orchestra will play every Wednesday and Saturday evening at Circle Hill. Good order will be insisted on and maintained at all times.

Circle Hill

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