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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1921

Page

3

Local Red Cross in Nelsonville seeks funds for Ford coupe

Nelsonville business leaders and several orders unite with the Red Cross chapter to purchase a Ford coupe for the nurse serving the community. Donations already pledged include $100 from the Ellis order and private gifts from Harry Kelly, J L Murphy, W L Hudson, Hyperion Club, Cosmopolitan Club, and West End PTA. Contributions can be made through Mrs. W H Parks, Mrs. C H Bartlett, or Harry Kelly.

Red Cross Nelsonville The Order of Ellis Harry Kelly J. L. Murphy W. L. Hudson Hyperion Club Cosmopolitan Club West End W. H. Parks C. H. Bartlett

School Interest Meeting at YMCA with Prof Ferree and E B Bryan

The Chamber of Commerce hosts a School Interest Meeting at the YMCA tomorrow. Superintendent Prof Ferree will report on local schools and Ohio University President E B Bryan will speak. Dinner at 6 15 precedes a 7 15 public session with invitations to PTA groups and the Woman's Community Club.

Chamber OF Commerce Ferree E. B. Bryan Ohio University Willmake Parent-Teachers Woman’s Community Club

Thanksgiving party at Miss Elizabeth Mechem’s Fort street home

Thanksgiving week event saw the Out door Girls entertain many friends Friday evening. Tables featured turkey decor and club colors purple and gold. Contests and dances followed with a two course lunch served to Logan and Athens residents and club members.

Elizabeth Mechem Fort Street Louise Kennard Ruth Eberle Aileen Rauch C. W. Scheide John Roberts Harold Cruise Clayton Scheide Bob Keynes Mike Roberts Logan Amos Ailes Elsie Ailes Connie Crawford Floyd Mechem Paul Kemper Carl Campbell Blake Mechem Ellsworth Reigle Ruth Kelch Audrey Ailes Josephine Porter Mary Anderson Ruth Chapman Elizabeth Smith Esther Ervin Athens

Notable visitors and talks in Nelsonville events

Mr A R Harper of Ohio State Life Insurance Co Columbus spent Sunday and Monday in Nelsonville as guest of the Outdoor Girls and gave a splendid talk to the High School. Mr and Mrs F E Rosser and Miss Louise Kennard were entertained in Logan Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs W Scheide. Miss Aileen Rauch of Athens spent the weekend in Nelsonville with relatives and friends.

A. R. Harper Ohio State Life Insurance Co Columbus Nelsonville EF. FE. Rosser Louise Kennard Logan Co. W. Scheide Aileen Rauch Athens

Armament Conference Opens With Major Powers Meeting

The leading statesmen of major powers gather for the first session of a conference on arms limitation and Pacific and Far Eastern questions. Open meetings begin as delegates take seats at the table to discuss hopeful peace and restraint.

Meeting Attendees List Local Club Members Names

Attendees included Mesdames Frank Gibbs Gene Hohanadel Ret ta Howe Ed Humphrey Harry Jackson Lydia Johnson 8 S Lane A G Mechem William Weigand Walter Wolfe Ralph Wallar C L Stout and Misses Lu Lane Bertha Nixon following a discussion of the book.

Mesdames Frank Gibbs Gene Hohanadel Retta Howe Ed Humphrey Harry Jackson Lydia Johnson 8. S. Lane A. G. Mechem William Weigand Walter Wolfe Ralph Wallar C. L. Stout Misses Lu Lane Bertha Nixon

Bromo Quinine Headache Remedy Ad

Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets claim to relieve headache by curing the cold. A tonic laxative and germ destroyer marketed as genuine with E. W. Grove signature. Be sure you get Bromo. Price 30c.

E. W. Grove

Hollen Held On Embezzlement Charge In Akron Link

Glouster Edward Hollen of Priority Mortgage and Investment Co of Akron is arrested in Glouster on embezzlement claims he shorted the company about 6000 dollars. He was returned to Akron after bondsman release, with authorities seeking further action.

Edward Hollen Priority Mortgage and Investment Company Akron Hollen

Totz Pair Guests of Spencers in Kentucky

Mrs. Charles Bartels and daughter Jeanette of Totz Kentucky are guests of the former’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Spencer.

Charles Bartels Jeanette Totz, Ky Joshua Spencer

Death of Mr George Ohlinger at The Diamond

Mr George Ohlinger aged 84 died yesterday at his daughter Mrs Fisher’s home in The Diamond. The body will be taken to Pomeroy for burial beside his wife who died years ago. He was well known in the valley and highly respected. He was father of Mr Martin Ohlinger of this city.

Catharine Ellis Glouster J.J. Smith Orient Ellis H. C. Smith Calvary Baptist Church George Ohlinger Mrs. Fisher Pomeroy Ohlinger Martin Ohlinger

Nelsonville Schools Observe American Education Week

Nelsonville schools plan a week of events to spotlight education, featuring Dr. Bryan's Thursday address as an introduction. Activities include Ohio College Day, Speakers' Day, Ohio Industries Day, Visitors' Day, and Parent-teacher Day with a public meeting in the high school auditorium at 7:30 p.m. led by Miss Munn and Dean W. W. McIntire.

Nelsonville Bryan Ohio College Ohio Industries Meetting High School Munn Dean W. W. McIintire

Cosmopolitan Club Meeting Highlights and Funeral Note

Mrs Oris Griffin hosted Cosmopolitan Club ladies with current events and Thanksgiving lines. Mrs Ed Humphrey presented a paper on Pioneer women and Miss Bertha Nixon reviewed Main Street for Miss Naomi Williams in Norwood schools. Esther Thompson of Cincinnati stayed with Miss Williams parents Mr and Mrs William Williams. John B Dickson of Hickville Ohio former pastor of Glouster Church of Christ preached J L Norris funeral and left for home after receiving a telegram.

Cosmopolitan Club Oris Griffin Pioneer Women Ed Humphrey Bertha Nixon Naomi Williams Norwood Esther Thompson Cincinnati Miss Williams William Wiliams John B. Dickson Hickville, O Glouster

Fire Death Toll Grows in Ohio

Ohio expects higher fire deaths in 1921 than 1920, says State Fire Marshal Dykeman. He notes 355 deaths in 1920, 307 by this point in 1921 with over a month remaining, and about one fatality per day in recent years.

Ohio Columbus Dykeman

Lavina Botts Dies At Athens State Hospital

Lavina Botts 71 an inmate at Athens State hospital for 35 years died Tuesday night at the institution. Funeral services set for Thursday at 10 AM at the church in Bishopville. She is survived by sister Mrs. Hattie Watkins Athens and brother George Shaner Millfield.

Lavina Botts Athens State Hospital Bishopville Hattie Watkins Athens George Shaner Millfield

Russia Eyes Participation in Washington Arms Conference

Moscow reports quote Kanmenoff soviet famine relief director saying Russia would be pleased to enter disarmament talks in Washington. He adds Soviet willingness to cooperate with allies on Far Eastern issues and pacific problems. Moscow papers highlight possible invitation and Radek urges Russian attendance for any result.

Moscow Russia Washington Kanmenoff United Press Today Pacific Radek Pravada

Debt Surprises Hit Even After All Bills Are Settled

A reader laments the sudden appearance of a larger debt after believing all obligations were cleared, asking why such financial shocks recur and how to prepare for unexpected liabilities.

Naval ratio question progress hints at next week

A semi official spokesman at the arms conference cites satisfactory progress and says some announcement may be expected next week. The second paragraph warns that bluffing students face tough jobs in the real world where dollars cannot be exchanged for bluff.

Washington

McKee’s Hyomei Sale Promises Money Back Guarantee

McKee promotes Hyomei a catarrh remedy with a money back offer if the treatment fails emphasizing a unique selling approach and customer reassurance.

McKee

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