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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1921

Page

5

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Weekend visitors and a masquerade planned by local Maccabees

Sunday evening gatherings include Miss Myrta McCoy of Fultonham visiting cousin Mrs. O G Jordan at 19 Church street and Mrs William Stephan of Marietta visiting sisters Mrs A C Roach and Mrs Charles Cornell. Belpre resident Mrs Horace Curtis visits niece Mrs C R Ferguson. Mr and Mrs Franz L Woodworth host week end guests Mr and Mrs Jack Hardesty of Charleston W Va. The Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees plans a masquerade Monday night at the I O O F hall.

Myrta McCoy Fultonham Athens O. G. Jordan Church Street William Stephan Marietta A. C. Roach Charles Cornell Horace Curtis Belpre C. R. Ferguson Eva Griffin University Terrace Franz L. Woodworth North Congress Street Jack Hardesty Charleston W. Va Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees I. O. O. F. Hall

American Indian Topics Highlight Local Clubs

Mrs. J. R. Harvey hosted the Current Events club at 85 University Terrace with president Mrs. Anna White presiding. Members discussed The Indian and his Problem by Leupp and The Indian of Today by Grinnell, presented by Mrs. W. H. Worthman and others, plus a piano solo by Mrs. White.

J. R. Harvey Emma Battin University Terrace Anna White Mary Britten George Grinnell W. H. Worthman Mary Richards Pearl Drake J. W. Jones W. W. Lee Walter Smith E. D. Sayre Womens Federated Clubs Nebish Island Lake Huron George Junod P. G. Hibbard Anna Raybould John J. Woolley

Hyde Driscoll wedding at Catholic parsonage in November

Miss Margaret Elizabeth Driscoll and Mr. Charles Melvin Hyde wed at the Catholic parsonage with Rev Father Berry officiating. The bride, sister Nelle Driscoll maid of honor, is daughter of Mr and Mrs John Driscoll of Zaleski. the groom, son of Mr and Mrs William Hyde of North Lancaster street, is an engineer at the Ohio State Hospital. They plan a short honeymoon then reside in Athens.

State Hospital Athens William Hyde North Lancaster Street Ohio State Hospital

Younger Let Have Party At Miss Mills Home

Miss Myrna Mills and Miss Frances Clutts hosted a youth party at 259 West Union Street last night. About forty guests attended from 7 to 10 pm enjoying games dancing and music. Luncheon followed with candy filled baskets as favors.

Myrna Mills Frances Clutts Miss Mills West Union Street

Fall Chi Omega Dance Draws Fraternity Crowds

The annual fall dance at the Students Union drew seventy five couples as Grace McGrath and Byron Whipple led a grand march at 7 30. The Greek letter decor dominated with blue and black crepe paper and lantern lighting while an eight piece orchestra played. Chaperones and hosts included Mrs Morrison Mrs O Dell and multiple couples from local families and guests from Newark Nelsonville Huntington Marietta Glouster Columbus Zanesville and nearby towns.

Chi Omega Students Union Grace McGrath Byron Whipple Morrison O’dell L. Preston J. H. Cline L. D. Preston Josephine Scott F. J. Beasley Franz Woodworth Ruth Redman Newark Margaret Johnson Nelsonville Marguerite Garlach Huntington W. Va Vera Webster Marietta Elma Dulaney Joe Stewart Glouster Gertrude Needy Crooksville Glenna Rabe Jacksonville Marian Walden Columbus Dorothy Jones Delbert Anse McArthur Hazel Shumaker Dover Mia F. A. Hardesty Charleston Wilbur Emish Zanesville

Mrs Howard Walden Visits Columbus on Saturday

Mrs. Howard Walden is a Saturday business visitor in Columbus, arriving for meetings and local engagements.

Howard Walden Columbus

Order of Eastern Star Cancelled Monday Meeting

The Order of Eastern Star will not meet Monday night as previously announced. The group postpones the session to a later date.

Eastern Star

Chatleys Move Into New Church Parsonage in Chillicothe Era

Rev. and Mrs. M. E. Chatley have moved into the new Christian church parsonage at 64 North Congress Street. Mrs. L. N. Huff and daughter Annette left for Chillicothe to visit relatives this morning.

M. E. Chatley New Christian Church North Congress Street L. N. Huff Annette Chillicothe

Cornwells Return From Three Week Gillespieville Visit

Mr and Mrs D C Cornwell arrived home last night after a three week visit in Gillespieville with Mrs Jane Kelley and other relatives.

D. C. Cornwell Gillespieville Jane Kelley

Mrs McKinstry Visits Then Heads Home After Weekend

Mrs D A R McKinstry stayed with Mr and Mrs Harry McKinstry and planned to return this evening to Lancaster where she would visit Mr and Mrs George Hickle. Miss Margaret Johnson of Nelsonville and Miss Ruth Redman of Newark were weekend guests of Miss Grace McGrath and attended the Chi Omega sorority dance last night.

D. A. R. McKinstry Harry McKinstry Lancaster George Hickle Margaret Johnson Nelsonville Ruth Redman Newark Grace McGrath Chi Omega

Mrs. T. W. Craig Returns Home from Columbus Hospital

Mrs. T. W. Craig arrived home yesterday from a Columbus hospital with improvements in health. Mr. Craig, who has been in the East, joined her in Columbus and accompanied her home.

T. W. Craig Columbus Craig East

Miss Bonnie Everhart Convalesces in Columbus

Miss Bonnie Everhart of Columbus is staying two months with her aunt Mrs. C. F. Smith at First and Walker streets while convalescing from a goiter operation. Her Sunday guest is Miss Florence Hogan of Columbus.

Bonnie Everhart Columbus

Young Strecker Taken for Surgery in Columbus

Charles Strecker seven year old son of Rev and Mrs C L Strecker was taken to Columbus this morning with his parents for an operation in a hospital there. He has suffered eight weeks from pneumonia and related illness.

Charles Strecker C. L. Strecker Columbus

Local Residents Move and Travel Highlights

Mr J Chapman Ward went to Marietta to join a new system window bakery partnership. Mrs Ward and children stay with her parents due to her father’s illness. Mrs Mary Funkhouser and sister Emmett Carpenter winter in San Antonio reporting ideal climate and missions built in 1703 still in use. F E Gillilan of Bridgeport and Viola Jividen and son Charles Jividen attended the funeral of Reuben Gillilan. F E Gillilan is a son and Jividen a sister of the deceased. Dr C L Jones and Dr A F Holmes joined 500 delegates at the United States Independent Telephone association meeting in Chicago. Jones returned to Athens while Holmes and Moler headed to California for the winter.

J. Chapman Ward Marietta Mary E. Funkhouser Emmett C. Carpenter San Antonio Texas F. E. Gillilan Bridgeport Viola Jividen Charles Jividen Middleport Reuben Gillilan Jividen C. L. Jones A. F. Holmes W. E. Moler United States Independent Telephone Association Chicago Dr. Jones Athens Dr. Holmes Mr. Moler California

Livestock totals show U S dairy and beef cattle numbers

Government data analyzed by the Ohio Farm Bureau federation details U S livestock counts: 23,321,000 dairy cattle sustaining 110,000,000 people, 42,870,000 beef cattle, 45,067,000 sheep, 66,649,000 hogs. Ohio ranks third with 8,699,000 head amid nationwide low prices.

United States Ohio Farm Bureau Federation U. S Ohio Iowa Texas Buckeye Federation

JAP Position Stated at Arms Limitation Conference

Washington Navy officials report Admiral Kato presented Japan's stance on Chinese and Far East questions during the arms limitation talks. The statement emphasizes Japan's view on the regional balance of power and security concerns amid ongoing negotiations.

Washington, Navy Japan Kato

Ten Die When Funeral Car Hit By Train Near Chicago

In Summit Illinois a funeral party of thirteen in a large auto was struck by the California Limited train on the Santa Fe. Ten were killed and three injured as the train at about 66 mph plowed through the car after a hearse had cleared the tracks. John Tetkaske and Stanley Chybicki were among the first bodies brought to the morgue.

Chicago Summit California Limited Emily Zinan John Tetkaske Stanley Chybicki

Many Seek Jobs at Lower Prices in Ohio Letting

More than 100 bids were filed with the Ohio state highway department at Columbus for eight highway projects totaling about 236000 dollars. The work includes four road and four bridge contracts plus one bridge repair with roughly ten miles of paving. Prizes were awarded to local residents and A B Whaley won the Ray Glo heater as the evening’s top prize.

Columbus State Highway Department Herrick Lester Syx Chauncey Charles Goldcamp Athens A. F. Padden A. EB. Whaley

Ohio University stage picks leads for The Lottery Man

Prof W H Cooper selects 58 students from Athens for leading roles in Ohio University winter production The Lottery Man Jean Gist chosen for Helene opposite W H Cole a first year from Freeport Also appearing Mrs Payton Gloria Wysener Mrs Wright Josephine Stiers F Gleim Marion Bush Jack Reese and H Dewey The play a New York favorite is a light comedy about youth ambition courage and romance suited to a college stage.

Athens W. H. Cooper Department of Public Speaking Ohio University Coopey Jean Gist Helene Miss Gist W. H. Cole Freeport Jack Payton Gloria Wysener Wright Josephine Stiers F. Gleim Marion Bush Jack Reese H. Dewey Lottery Man New York

County Fair themed event entertains Athens crowd

Athens Council Knights of Columbus staged a Friday evening program titled The County Fair. Attendees enjoyed a lunch counter route to a country hoe-down, a doll and toy rack, living models called the Dolled up Chickens, a Horse Show, Chinatown in miniature, and a final dance with jazz music drawing the audience back to the floor.

Athens

Wisconsin versus Chicago on slippery Stagg Field

On November 19 at Stagg Field Chicago and Wisconsin played a game delayed by rain and snow. The field, covered with hay for two weeks, became usable just as kickoff approached.

STAGG Chicago Wisconsin

New Silver Plate for Thanksgiving Dinner

Aimed at pleasing spouses, the ad promotes Glover Pilate silverware as ideal for a Thanksgiving table. It promises family enjoyment and added relish from gifting this new plate.

Dope Praises Ohio University Football Strength

Dope from F E Lash Jr confirms Ohio University football as a leading team by noting Ohio's win over Cincinnati and Oberlin's wins while Oberlin beats Ohio State. The Athens squad rests after an Athens Hi-Doane game and coach Finsterwald plans polishing drills for a Thursday return. Jeffers and Gillen are out with shoulder injuries. rest of squad aims for Marietta.

E. R. Lash, Jr Ohio Ohio University Cincinnati University Cincinnati Case Oberlin Ohio State Chicago Princeton Athens Athens Hi-Doane Academy Finsterwald Jeffers Gillen Marietta

Nelsonville Man Will Serve Upon Federal Petit Jury

An unusually heavy docket faces the federal court grand and petit juries next term in Columbus. Grand jury session begins December 6 and the petit jury December 12. Named grand jurors include Lewis T. Gray of McConnellsville Alex W. Smith of Zanesville and Pearl Tossey of New Dover. Petit jurors listed are J. M. Bailey of Zanesville 8. A. Craig Cambridge and Edward Wallace of Nelsonville.

Columbus Grand and Petit Jury Lewis T. Gray McConnellsville Alex W. Smith Zanesville Pearl Tossey New Dover J. M. Bailey A. Craig Cambridge Edward Wallace Nelsonville

Ohio River Rises to 32.8 Feet After Heavy Rain

In Cincinnati the Ohio River reached 32.8 feet as heavy rains drenched the lower Ohio valley. Since Wednesday morning about 2.42 inches of precipitation fell, and the river rose 6.1 feet from the previous day, according to the local weather bureau.

Cincinnati Ohio Valley Ohio

West Virginia Battleship Slides Down Ways at Newport News

Newport News Virginia November 19 2 PM America's newest battleship the West Virginia slid down the ways to join the fleet with high stakes for its fate both as a premier US ship and potential junk heap in future international naval balance.

Newport News America West Virginia United States

Three Die In Storm Near Poplar Bluff Farm

A cyclone wrecked a farm home five miles east of Poplar Bluff Missouri killing three people. The storm damaged structures and injured others as responders searched the area. Medical officials considered airship hospital concepts for nerve treatment.

Poplar Bluff Here

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