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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1921
Page
3
Congressman I M Foster introduces a 150000 appropriation bill for a post office site in Nelsonville Athens County the city’s largest. He notes no new post office funds will be granted before next year but filed the bill to be ready when appropriations resume.
An Armistice Day ceremony at Arlington Amphitheatre features foreign diplomats and dignitaries in attendance as the Congressional Medal of Honor is placed on the Unknown Soldier's casket. Notables include Earl Beatty, Baron de Marchienne, Mrs A. J. Balfour, Premier Briand, and Vice President Coolidge.
In a domestic vignette a husband endures his wife’s demands for social chores and shows, while his preference is to read. He resents being kept late for events but keeps peace to maintain the marriage.
Neighbors and friends gathered at her home Saturday evening for a pleasant surprise birthday event. Elegant lunch followed social time with attendees including the Coe family of Lancaster, Campbell and Primmer families, Pierce family, Lowery family, Campbell children, Craneyg, Austin and Garnet Sanders among others.
Miss Edna Patton entertained the G K W Club at her Walnut street home on Thursday evening. A fine program followed the business session, then a sewing session. A late hour luncheon was served by the hostess to eleven members present.
The regular congregational social of the church is scheduled for this month with details pending and members urged to attend for fellowship and updates on activities.
A social gathering will be held Friday evening in the Presbyterian church social rooms. Mesdames Harrold Hoodlett Hudson and Bartlett will supervise. No program due to the high school lecture course. hours are 6:30 to 8 with a 8:15 finish for season ticket holders.
The Parent Teachers Association of the Central building will hold a meeting Friday afternoon at Central school. Full attendance is desired.
Mrs Charles Tedrow will host the Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church at her home Thursday afternoon this week. The gathering is moved up one week due to Thanksgiving Day.
A business meeting of El Karnak Grotto will be held in Masonic club rooms Friday night to discuss club affairs and upcoming activities.
John Connor Jr. appeared before Mayor McCune on a non support charge, entered a not guilty plea, and was released on a 300 dollar bond for a 9 30 a m hearing.
Robert and Clifford Thompson of Hamley Run face a hearing this afternoon before Mayor McCune on illegal hunting charges brought by Game Warden Morris Wilson. They pleaded not guilty at arraignment and were released on their own recognizance. David Young of Hamley Run admitted guilt for killing two rabbits out of season, paid a $25 fine plus $12.75 costs totaling $37.75, in a case likewise brought by Wilson.
Mrs Albert Neiman of Chestnut street pleaded guilty to breaking quarantine at a hearing before Mayor McCune. Authorities say her diphtheria cage prompted children to roam. a suspended $25 fine was imposed with good behavior conditioned. quarantine at the Neiman home to end in about a week if no new cases arise.
Under the new costs bill recently in effect court costs nearly double. The city should gain from increased fees while local officers under salary are not permitted to collect fees in state cases.
Report of the George Washington Memorial fund campaign directed by the Woman's Community Club shows total contributions of 252.92 including 51 from Nelsonville school children and listed donors Cecil Shafer Spencer Steenrod Ed C Evans Henry Lancaster L J Eberle Cy B MGGDOGR M Ll Rosser A H Cotteh Charles Baird and miscellaneous. Two Children Ray McClanahan and Ellen Johnson represent Athens county at Columbus for the seventh annual club week with Ohio State University events and livestock program. Obituary notes honor the late minister, his family, and community members with a card of thanks to neighbors and organizations for support and funeral rites.
William Oliver Hutchinson was born February 7 1852 near Union Ridge Vinton County and died November 6 1921 aged 69 years 8 months 29 days. He married Hannah Reeves in 1873 and they had eight children four of whom preceded him in death. In 1884 he moved his family to Nelsonville where he spent many years.
The funeral of W. O. Hutchinson drew relatives from several towns including Columbus Bel Air and Murray City among others. Attendees listed include Mr and Mrs Charles Hutchinson of Columbus J W Hutchinson and son Evert of Bellaire O and many Reeves and Hutchinson family members from nearby communities.
October births announced by Dr C C Butt and Beatrice Wyatt to Ira and Sylvia Stufflebean to Perry and Blanche Wood in Nelsonville and York township.
The four days old son of Mr and Mrs Elton Smith from Columbus was brought by train on Tuesday afternoon and buried at Greenlawn.
Breech Fiske aged 19 son of Mrs Geneva Mae Fiske and the late West Fiske. He died after six weeks illness leaving his mother two sisters and a brother. No funeral arrangements have been made.
The chamber of commerce board meets tonight at the Y M C A with dinner at 6 15. Good Roads will be discussed by a department of highways official as road men report plans to improve local road conditions.
The willing workers held their monthly meeting at Oma Beagle’s home on Myres Street with Oma Beagle and Emily Reed as hostesses. After business, a social hour followed and a two course luncheon was served with small turkeys as favors. Attendees included Mia, Frank Murphy, Hazel Patton, Maybelle Dalton, Edith Patton, Ruth Lehman, Grace Weiss, Olive Sibert, Hannah Thomas, Dessie Matheny, Belle Sibert, Oma Beagle, Emily Reed, Mayme Coleman. guests Adrienne Weiss, Nellie Natheny, Mildred Vorkes and Mrs. Sylvia Howard.
A dismissal from the state public utilities commission ends the 75 cent monthly readiness to serve fee for Wapakoneta St. Marys and Celina. The new 50 cent charge replaces it, relieving about 4000 consumers and saving roughly 3000 dollars per month.
Dr. Edward Cook, coroner, will hold an inquest Thursday into the death of Harry Hamman of Oxford, garage owner, for which Lou J. Wittman, vice president of a tent and owning concern, is held.
Mr Clark Higgins died at his Lancaster home after months of illness. A respected local entrepreneur and restaurant man, he had long resided in the city and was beloved by many. He leaves his widow, five sons and one daughter. funeral plans were not yet set, with a likely return for burial.
The first number of the Redpath Lyceum Course will be presented Friday night November 18 by the Montague Opera Company. The company was the star number three years ago. Tickets are on sale by senior class members of the high school.
In Columbus on November 16 the Hudson Oil and Gas Company of Nelsonville was authorized to raise its capital stock from $20,000 to $50,000.
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