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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1921

Page

5

Local Society Notes Highlight Club Meetings and Visits

West Union street resident Mr. Howard Walden rests at home with acute bronchitis while guests visit from Oxford and West Union. The Women's Music Club, Sunnyside Needle club, Current Events group, Kindergarten Mothers club, and Hobson Study Circle hold meetings or guest nights with various hosts and speakers. Activities include plans for a Christmas sale, convention reports, notices of trips, and a social hour with prizes and musical performances.

Mr. Howard Walden West Union Street

Former Ohio Student Weds in Pleasant City Ceremony

The marriage of Miss Gail Bernadine Fisher and Mr. Kenneth Karl Katz was celebrated Saturday at The First Methodist Episcopal church in Pleasant City with relatives present. A piano recital by Miss Lucile Patterson of Uhrichsville preceded a bridal party reception. the couple departed for an eastern honeymoon after a breakfast for 26 at the Hotel Berwick.

Ohio Gail Bernadine Fisher Pleasant City Kenneth Karl Katz Massillon Athens First Methodist Episcopal Church Lucile Patterson Uhrichsville Alpha Gamma Delta Enid Townsend Beryl Fisher Ohio University Berwick

Social Literary Club Discusses Ben Ames Williams Works

The Social Literary club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. M. M. Kerr presiding. Mrs. W. B. Bartels spoke on Ben Ames Williams, a Jackson native related to Ezra Walker and D. J. Evans, focusing on his personal life and his book The Great Accident.

M. M. Kerr West Washington Street J. H. Berry

Missionary Talk Delights Women at First M E Church

Mrs J L Pickering hosted Miss Dyar a returned Pueblo Mexico missionary at 10 South High street on Tuesday afternoon The meeting featured a devotional by Mrs Harvey Ramsey and a talk by Miss Dyar describing her work as a kindergarten teacher in Pueblo and detailing Mexican dress habits and culture She is a personable speaker and spends time in Chattanooga Tennessee when not on the foreign field

Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society M. E. Church J. L. Pickering South High Street Miss Dyar Pueblo Mexico Harvey Ramsey Wichita Kansas Dyar Chattanooga Tennessee

Birthday Dinner for Ernest Bennard Gross III

The noon birthday dinner honored Ernest Bennard Gross Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest R. Gross of 125 North Congress Street. Eight neighbor playmates attended and helped celebrate his third birthday with gifts and a cake with bright candles.

Ernest Bennard Gross Jr Ernest R. Gross North Congress Street

Needle Club Social Hosts Winners Named

Mrs. W J Williams hosted the Tuesday Needle club at 79 West State with eighteen members and three guests. An hour of needle work and games followed by refreshments served by Maxine Williams and Addie Lucile Wolfe. Prizes awarded: first Mrs J B Shepard, second Mrs W H Bechtold, third Mrs W E Clark. Guests included Mrs David Johnson, Mrs E D Cooley and Miss Anna Williams.

Hobson Circle Hobson Study Circle P. G. Hibbard N. S. Welk Emma Stout S. N. Hobson BE. D. Sayre Cincinnati Convention of Womens Federated Clubs Carmen Church R. J. Studer Albert Mulligan John Gross Fred H. McCoy Hill Miss Wagner Ohio University W. J. Williams West State Street Needle Club J. B. Shepard W. H. Bechtold W. E. Clark David Johnson E. D. Cooley Anna Williams

Property transfers listed across townships and towns

Court notes record transfers from Athens Township to Jas E Ervin and others with tracts of 9.58 and 7.83 acres for 800 dollars, many parcels sold for 1 dollar or similar nominal sums, and several lot transfers in Carthage Rome and Albany townships including parcels to Susan Kasler and P F E Hamer. Additional deeds cover Lee Albany and Nelsonville areas with parcels ranging from 41.90 to 75 feet widths and hundreds of acres in tracts. Marshfield Auto Co. purchasing multiple lots. $2150 for a 66 by 50 foot lot. and other small transfers among individuals and corporations.

Athens Township Baxter Ervin Jas. E. Ervin Athens City Franklin B. Fulton Jas. B. Fulton E. C. McGrath Chas. P. Kircher Susan Kasler Carthage Township Wm. Hoisington EK. W. Cunningham F. J. Burton Claude Burton David Burton Lee Marion Bobo la Fayette Glouster Corporation Arthur King G. W. Mace Marshfield Auto Co R. Hysell Nelsonville Corporation L. F. Windle Oria

Wait for Outcome as Irish Question Negotiations Pause

London November 16 All negotiations on the Irish question were expected to stay suspended until the result of the unionist party convention in Liverpool is known.

London Liverpool Knowmn

Armistice Day Honor Ride For Unknown Soldier

President Har accompanied the body of the unknown soldier from the Capitol to Arlington National Cemetery on Armistice Day. General Pershing led the funeral procession with Supreme Court members, senators, and other notables following the commander in chief.

America Har Capitol National Cemetery Arlington Virginia Hills General Pershing Supreme Court

Glouster Hunting Season Opens With Early Rush

Hunting season starts in Glouster with many hunters on the road by midnight. An observer driving from Moxahala reported seeing about 200 automobile loads of hunters with dogs and guns heading to the hills Tuesday morning.

Moxahala Glouster

Road supper planned at Blackwood school house

A fundraising supper will be held at the Blackwood school house Friday evening to aid the Congress Run road. Proceeds support road improvements already made and more work planned. supper starts promptly at 6 30 with invites to travel supporters to attend.

Congress Run Road Blackwood School House Blackwood

New Republic Quartet to Open Jacksonville Lyceum

The American Bell Ringers are canceled as the opening act for the Jacksonville Lyceum course. The New Republic Quartet, a prominent singing group, will instead open the season on November 23 to benefit Jacksonville schools.

Jacksonville

Aildred Jewell Birth Announcement

Mr and Mrs Aildred Jewell announce the birth of a daughter born Monday. The brief item notes the new arrival in a family corner.

Aildred Jewell

Football game canceled by New Lexington High

New Lexington High canceled Friday’s football game on local grounds against Glouster High. Glouster seeks another opponent for Friday. Mrs. Herman Smith returned to Zanesville Monday after a short visit with relatives here. Mrs. A. R. Porterfield of Athens spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Davis. Mrs. John Andrews of Corning visited friends here Tuesday.

New Lexington Hi Glouster Hi New Lexington Glouster Herman Smith Zanesville A. R. Porterfield Athens C. H. Davis John Andrews Corning

Jacksonville Street Paving Progress Hinges On Weather

Work on the Jacksonville street paving progresses with grading finished and part of the curb in place. Contractors can push the project rapidly in clear weather, but a single rainy day could delay progress by three or four days.

Jacksonville

Glouster High Set For Friday Football With Nelsonville

Glouster High travels to local grounds Friday to face Nelsonville High. Nelsonville fields a fast squad and Glouster coaches praise hard practice and improvement. A competitive game is anticipated.

Glouster Hi Nelsonville Hi Nelsonville Glouster Boys

Glouster Parent-Teacher Association Meeting Friday

The Glouster Parent-Teacher Association will meet in the high school building Friday at 3 PM. All members are asked to attend and nonmembers are invited to join at the meeting.

Glouster Parent-Teacher Association

Gilley Leaves For Cincinnati After Sister's Death

G. E. Gilley, who came from Cincinnati to attend his sister Mrs. M. L. Globe's death, departed for home last night.

G. E. Gilley Cincinnati

Hollister Store Sold as Power Retains Mail Duties

Thomas Power, longtime Hollister store operator, sold the business to Pete Verba of McLeish. Verba takes charge this morning, while Power remains postmaster and will run the store until a successor is appointed to handle Hollister mail.

Thomas Power Hollister Pete Verba McLeish Mr. Power

Wrestler Frank Lamarque Wins Two Falls at Opera House

In last night’s match at the opera house Frank Lamarque defeated his opponent in two straight falls using a head scissors and arm lock. The first fall lasted about 30 minutes and the second 20 minutes. Afterward Farmer Burns claimed to be more of a boxer and issued a challenge that was accepted by Jack Shaldoff of Columbus, Lamarque’s manager. The date for the next bout will be announced later.

Opera House Frank Lamarque Farmer Burns Jack Shaldoff Columbus Lamarque

Summers Fills Placeholder Bout Versus Shaldoff

In a exhibition match Summers substituted for Gail of Hollister and faced Jack Shaldoff. Despite weight differences Summers delivered a strong showing in the preliminary event.

John Summers John Gail Hollister Jack Shaldoff Summers

Card of Thanks for community support after death

The family of Robert Parkins thanks friends neighbors and church members for kindness during illness and after his death. They especially acknowledge the Royal Order of Lions for flowers the Baptist church singers Reverend Smith for consolation and Mr. and Mrs. J B Murray and Mr. and Mrs. B J Meyers for acts of kindness.

Robert Parkins Royal Order of Lions Singers The Baptist Church Rev. Smith J. B. Murray J. Meyers

Real estate transfers rise in Athens area amid shifting trends

In Athens City and Athens Township buyers and sellers dominate, with transfers exceeding Nelsonville's so far this year. Glouster also shows higher activity than Nelsonville, while Trimble and Buchtel report lower totals. Overall patterns vary by district, with some areas seeing continued selling while others hold onto property.

Athens City Athens Township Athens Nelsonville Athens Two Glouster City TOS Ecu Uae Buchtél Corp Buchtel

Goodrich Cuts Tire Prices Across Popular Grades

B F Goodrich Company in Akron announces a 20 percent price cut on popular tire grades, with reductions not uniform across all products. The move follows similar cuts by Firestone and Goodyear in the past three weeks, signaling a broader industry price shift.

Akron B. F. Goodrich Company Firestone Goodyear

China proposes future status plan at arms talk

China today offered a proposal on its future status in the Far East to the arms limitation conference just before adjournment at 1 oclock.

China Washington Far East

Senate Sifts Newberry Verdict on 1918 Michigan Seat

The Senate began consideration of a resolution to clear Senator Newberry of fraud and corruption charges linked to Michigan’s 1918 senatorial elections. The effort follows years of controversy surrounding his seat and ballots.

Newberry Washington Senate Senator Newberry Michigan

Return of Alsace-Lorraine Boosts French Protestant Population

The reintegration of Alsace-Lorraine into France has increased the Protestant population by about 300,000, reflecting demographic shifts after the region's return.

Alsace-Lorraine France

Lakewood High School Cafeteria Targeted in Ohio Suit

Law director Robert G. Curren of Lakewood likely to file in common pleas court to stop Lakewood High School cafeteria operations asserting taxpayers funds are used. George R. Hauschild, the taxpayer, argues state laws forbid school funds for restaurants, potentially affecting all Cleveland area cafeterias. Hauschild runs a neighboring hot dog stand and school officials barred students from dining there.

Cleveland Robert G. Curren Lakewood Common Pleas Court Lakewood High School George R. Hauschild Ohio Hausehhild

Goitre Removal Claim Promoted By Dayton Woman

Mrs Louise Will of 228 Gettysburg Ave Dayton Ohio reports in the Dayton Daily News that Sorbol Quadruple cured her goitre four years ago with relief in days and disappearance in weeks. The bottle promises non staining non irritant effects and no interference with daily work. Further information is available at local drug stores or by writing Sorbol Company Mechanicburg Ohio

Louise Will Gettysburg Ave Dayton The Dayton Daily News McKee Drug Co Athens LeFavor's Glouster Sorbol Company Mechaniceburg Ohio

If you have not learned to save in youth

The saying warns that without saving in youth, in old age either the children or the country will have to support you. It emphasizes personal thrift as a social duty and financial self reliance for future security.

Victoria Cross holder from Toronto lays wreath at Arlington

Se G Richardson of Toronto the oldest living Victoria Cross recipient placed a wreath of maple leaves at the grave of the unknown American soldier during Armistice Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery. Richardson represented Canadian soldiers. He earned the cross in 1855 during the Indian Mutiny.

Se G. Richardson Toront America Arlington National Cemetery Sergeant Richardson Canada

Local Notes from Stewart and Area Citizens

Stewart community reports guest visits and moves among residents including Caroline Crawford, Jane Pyles, and Carl Hayes. Office and mail routes noted along with a birthday surprise for Merle Norris. Rabbits hunted on opening day as Stewart Hi Basketball shocks Amesville 10 to 8 in a rough, low scoring affair.

Caroline Crawford Canaanville Oliver Murphy Jane Pyles Geo. Byles West Virginia Parkersburg Guy Starkey Carl Hays Athens Wallace Hatch Merritt Hayes Coolville Archie McCune J. Biddison Leroy Nicholson Asbury John Balderson Carl Hayes T. C. Chatman Carthage Merle Norris Stella Seaman Geraldine Evelyn McKee Rosemond Marie Cook Mab Oliver Frances Hayes Julia Wright Dorothy Wright Stewart Hazel Lemine Hawk Jerseyville Nora Hawk Messers Howard Hawk William Wetherell William Cook Herold Montgomery Johnny Feastherstone Francis Boyer Alfred Justin Thos. Featherstone George Herman Wright Wm. Rice Beryl Hayes Roy Burton Herald Ralph Hawk Dana Bean Guysville Stewart Hi Amesville

University to Purchase Masonic Temple for Men’s Building

Ohio University plans to acquire the Masonic Temple for a new Men’s Building to serve college organizations and as a common space for meals and mingling. Pending funds and property transfer, no major changes will occur yet. adjacent houses may be used for housing and some temple rooms for men students. Full operation hoped by the second semester this year.

Ohio University Bryan University Temple

Oyster and candy social at the church Saturday night

The community announces an oyster and candy social at the church this Saturday evening with all invited. Also noted is the move of Mr and Mrs Clarence Robinson to Athens and Amos Hivson purchasing their farm. Epworth League attendance is up and a list of Sunday guests and visiting couples is given.

Clarence Robinson Athens Amos Hivson Epworth League Emmett Linscott Charles Liggett Alongo Wooley Leslie Bryson Bertha Emma Carl Morris Art Donaldson Mamie Ashworth Baltimore Farmers’ Parents Home Ed Donaldson

Oldest Ohio executioner to die by electric chair

Columbus, Nov 16 William Cornwell a 70 year old colored man from Columbus convicted of murder of two colored women will be electrocuted in the Ohio penitentiary making him the oldest slayer to die by the electric chair in the state.

Columbus, CO William Cornwell Columbus Ohio Penitentiary

Boys Save Springfield Center Fire In Bucket Brigade

Akron Nov 16. High school boys led by principal R E Hyre organized a bucket brigade to battle flames and prevent destruction of Springfield Center.

Akron, CO R. E. Hyre Springfield Center

Canaan township trustee thanks voters and favors cooperation

Public notice from J. H. Grosvenor thanking Canaan township voters for electing him as a trustee in November. He pledges service without selfish interests, urges county state collaboration, and promotes road drags as essential for dirt and gravel roads, noting community input from a local mine worker wife.

the Messenger Canaan Township J. H. Grosvenor

Mrs Tom Wintringham, second woman in Commons

The article notes that before marriage she was a school teacher and identifies Mrs Tom Wintringham as the second woman to sit in the British House of Commons.

Tom Wintringham House of Commons

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M. D. Hughes R. R. Hughes Oxford W. R. Phillips South College Street Sunnyside M. F. Hearn J. W. Sanderson J. R. Harvey Emma Battin University Terrace L. G. Worstell Hull Foster Jr P. G. Dowler Chillicothe Home Missionary Society Blanche Robinson J. H. Riffee Stimpson West Union Kindergarten Mothers Club Ellis Hall A. H. Sanford A. E. Whaley North Congress Street Mr. Sanford Mr. Whaley Arlo Johnson Bates Emery Linscott Richland Avenue Buckeye Lake G. L. Hill R. R. Lanning Raymond Clarence Jean Lucile Logan John Galeworthy Cody Pennsylvania Avenue Harding F. P. Dulaney Ralestit Goodrich HOT Ogstand V. C Sergt G. Richardson Dr. Bryan Taft Good Reuben Gillilan Arthur Anderson Anderson North High Street Jas. E. Stansbury F. J. Beasley Milling and Yours Home Furnishing Company Fulton’s New York Pillsbury Minnesota California Uvas Fulton Coffee Premier Buymore Song Bird Unicorn Brand Logan Brand Ted
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