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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1921
Page
3
Clark hosts a community event with guests including Hattie Anderson Mrs Robert McCune Velma Evans Nancy Wolfe Mary Stout and teacher Mrs Anna Lowden. The roster highlights local residents and educators attending the function.
A Friday night fall festival at West End School drew about eight hundred attendees. Pupils performed The Birds Moving Day in three acts, repeated five times for all to watch. Exhibits ranged from school work and aprons to boys’ airplanes and furniture, with garden produce on display. The pet display impressed guests, featuring cats, rabbits, dogs, pigeons and chickens. Prizes for best pets went to Elize Cookly for white chickens, Elizabeth Lash for cats, and Ted Voigt for Banty. Teachers’ committee organized ticket sales and earned broad credit for the event’s success.
A Messenger critique labels an unidentified author "Charles Hawk" a false alarm and urges support for the school bond issue. It counters claims of debt danger, notes the current high school debt being paid down, and argues the proposed bonds are long term and affordable. Graduates from Nelsonville’s N. H. S. gain college admission without exams. Vote for the bond.
The church hosts a brief revival at the Y M C A with communion at 8 00 AM and a 7 00 PM evening service. Sunday School meets at 9 30 AM in the church basement. Rev Arthur H Marshall Rector. Visitors include Miss Irez Grose returning from Columbus and Mrs Sam Manley with her son John of Columbus visiting Eleanor Edington. Albert Mequade and Chester James from New Straitsville spend Thursday evening with friends. J G Snowden of Columbus visits today and Sunday.
Mrs Hazel Burch thanks friends for kindness and delicacies after being wounded October 15 by Lucy Auflick. Special thanks to Mrs Walter Smith Mrs Morris Wilson Mrs John Barron and Aunt Ida Auflick for nightly watch and nursing that saved her life.
Mrs Clara Heselden hosted the G. E. G. Club masquerade with help from Mrs Rebecca Hartley Mrs Goldie Carter and Mrs Beas Corwin at her Jackson street home. Thirty three members attended as guests included Misses Sara Grace Shauranesky Ruby Beagle and Mrs George Grace. Elegant refreshments followed late, after stunts and laughter marked the evening.
Don R. C. Gill states he is not a candidate for city Solicitor or any office in Nelsonville. He says his name appeared on ballots without his knowledge and criticizes the Board of Elections for printing his name despite court action over his prior Prosecuting Attorney candidacy.
Guests included Miss Marguerette Snow and Miss Pickering of Athens visiting Mrs. Charles Winner’s granddaughter. Emma Finley of Columbus joined C. C. Beau’s home, and Mr. and Mrs. R. Beau visited Emma Copeland of New England. Esther Copeland attended with her parents. Pauline Maxson of Coolville stayed with Mary Fuller. A pie social at Cathan Wood schoolhouse attracted many locals. A Halloween party at the homes of Mrs. Ada Graham and Mrs. Arthur Bean drew about thirty five attendees with Victrola music and refreshments around 10 PM.
Letter from Arthur A. Moore of Oak Ridge recounts severe pimples on his face prior to using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. He claims healing in two weeks and recommends Cuticura for daily care with related products. Free sample offer and advertisement text follow in the notice.
An old advertisement notes McCune Tire Co offering Highest Speed Gasoline with a 10-6-1t style, signaling a dated local commerce promotion.
Chauncey C November 5 churches in Chauncey will assemble in union meetings Monday through Thursday evenings to pray for the disarmament congress and discuss topics issued by the commission on international justice and good will. Citizens inside and outside the churches are urged to attend and contribute speeches. Monday night will be in the Saints church by agreement of church leaders.
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