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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1920

Page

3

Shower for Bride To Be At Mechem Home

Mrs Stanley Mechem Mrs Ralph Howe and Mrs Albert Dilcher hosted a kitchen shower for Mrs Than Edington Florence Emish on Columbus Street Friday evening The Needle and Shuttle Club members and friends attended Fifteen guests were served elegant refreshments and gifts were displayed in a pie basket reveal moment

Stanley Mechem Ralph Howe Albert Dilcher Mechem Columbus Street Than Edington Florence Emish Needle and Shuttle Club

Nelsonville Plays New Concord In Morning Football

Nelsonville high school football traveled to New Concord today for a scheduled game with the local high team. Armistice Sunday is observed in the morning with ex service men invited. the evening sermon is The Narrow Way and War and Heroism.

Nelsonville i New Concord Nelsonville

I O O F Homecoming Scheduled With Speeches

On November 18 the I O O F lodge will hold its annual homecoming in the city with Emmett Krider of Logan among the speakers. After addresses a lunch will be served by the Rebekahs and all 839 lodge members are urged to attend.

I. O. O. F. Lodge Emmett Krider Logan Rebekahs C. D. Federer Sam Blume 8. M. Wolf Haydenville Church

Birthday Dinner for Mrs Cotton Highlights Sixty Seventh Birthday

Mrs A G Cotton entertained Mr HE B Beard's Methodist Sunday school class Friday night in honor of Mrs Cotton's seventy seventh birthday. Twelve members and two guests attended a three course dinner with pretty appointments. Turkeys were given as favors and the honored guest received many presents. International Holiness Church Sunday school at 9 30 am.

A. G. Cotton HE. B. Beard The Methodist Church Mother Cotton

Rebekahs Postpone Lodge Meeting to Thursday Night

Notice to all Rebekahs that the lodge meeting has been postponed from Tuesday to Thursday night November 18 at Red Men’s Hall. All members urged to attend. Also a public sale at Robt Wolfe’s farm near Haydenville on Thursday November 18 includes 150 sheep and other stock. Auction starts 11 to 12 6 p.m.

Rebekahs Red Men’s Hall Robt F. Wolfe Haydenville

Dwell Deep Sermon and Prayer Meetings Schedule

The notice lists a morning sermon at 10 30 a m on Sunday under the theme Dwell Deep. A praise service is set for 2 30 p m with a song service at 7 p m and an evangelistic sermon at 7 30 p m. Wednesday prayer at 7 p m and Friday cottage prayer at 7 p m are also announced.

Christian Church Service Schedule and Sunday Meeting Call

Bible school at 9 30 a m Morning worship at 10 30 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 p m Evening worship at 7 p m Mid week prayer Wednesday evening Men’s prayer Friday night at Frank Johnson on Jackson Street Sunday morning meeting described as of special importance full membership urged to attend

Christian Church Bible School Christian Endeavor Frank Johnson Jackson Street

Democrats Plan 1922 Campaign After Congress Convenes

Washington November 13 Democrats announce plans to begin 1922 campaign work as Congress opens. House leader Claud Kitchin returns to push a strong minority role and use Republican missteps to rally support. He cites anticipated Republican push for consumption taxes replacing the excess profits tax slated for repeal.

L. C. Martin United Press Washington House Senate Democrats Congress Harding Claud Kitchin Kitchin

Farmers lift strike as wheat prices ease in bulletin

The Neveland Trust Company's monthly business bulletin notes farmers abandon the strike for 3 dollar wheat as futile against market realities. October weather supported harvesting with unusually large yields. corn crops advance and the 1919 corn carryover is the greatest in 20 years. Cadiz reported Alva D. Cavin and P. W. Wells killed when an automobile was struck by a passenger train near Jewsett.

Cleveland, CO Cadiz Alva D. Cavin P. W. Wells Jewsett Ttack

Ohio University Wrestler Injured in Practice

Ernest Bailey a sophomore at Ohio University was injured during wrestling practice Friday morning. A cartilage in his backbone slipped while performing a difficult throw and he will be out from competition for some time. A motor operated tool designed to strip insulation from wire ends is mentioned in the same text.

Ernest Bailey Ohio University

Why slight astigmatism often more bothersome than large

Slight astigmatism may be overlooked while larger degrees are quickly detected and corrected. An error noticeable to the patient is addressed, whereas troubles unnoticed by the patient are neglected. Only one correction method exists constant wearing of glasses to neutralize vision.

Milks Emulsion touted for stomach and bowel trouble relief

An ad claims Milks Emulsion relieves chronic stomach and bowel issues after multiple operations. It promises appetite boost and restored digestion, with a money back guarantee after six bottles. Sold by local pharmacies in Athens Nelsonville and Terre Haute.

Hattie Sharpe Hidge St Keokuk Emulsion Co Terre Haute Ind

Pulled Rifle Through Fence Ends Boy's Life

In Marysville Ohio on November 13 13 year old Carl W Hill died after a rifle discharged while he dragged it through a wire fence near his home. The gun slipped from his grasp and fired hitting him in the head.

Marysville Carl W. Hill

Dealers to Talk Over Problems in Columbus Meeting

R B Dunn of Lima, president of the Ohio Retail Dry Goods dealers, called a meeting of dealers and association secretaries to be held in Columbus on Tuesday. Reports will cover hardware clothing shoes and furniture with discussion on proposed legislation and credit care among topics.

Columbus R. B Dunn Lima Ohio Retail Dry Goods Dealers

Fire destroys Hollister residence of Mr and Mrs Weeley Byers

The Byers home near Hollister burned down Thursday evening around seven o clock. They lost all household goods and only the clothes they wore. A winter supply of canned goods in the cellar perished. Fire likely started from an overheated living room stove. No insurance was carried, creating a heavy loss for Mr Byers. A Glouster Sportsmen Club contingent attends the Ohio Sportsmen convention in Columbus December 8 at Deshler Hotel.

Weeley Byers Hollister Glouster Sportsmen Club Sportsmen of Ohio Deshler Columbus Harry Allen New Brunswick New Ohio Washington Cox Davis Ons State Game Commission

Glouster Sports Club invites members and attendees

The Glouster Sportsmen Club requests at least five members join and encourages others who wish to attend. It notes that drivers should respect the city ambulance’s right of way, as it has priority over all other traffic when active.

Glouster Sportsmen Club

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