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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1921
Page
3
Nelsonville high school enrollment has grown over 60 percent in recent years while space rose only about 10 percent. Current enrollment stands at 375, up 34 from last year, prompting separation of the superintendent’s office and offsite quarters for offices. The Chamber of Commerce endorsed issuing school bonds to fund a new building.
A surprise birthday gathering was held at Mrs. Atwood’s Chestnut street home for her eighty six birthday. A four course luncheon and a candlelit cake marked the celebration with relatives and friends including Rev. and Mrs. Marshall of Athens and numerous local residents. Guests departed wishing long life and many more birthdays.
A Chamber of Commerce meeting last evening featured a large attendance and a fixed agenda. Leaders reported progress on railroad bridge cobstruction, levee repairs, municipal bond plans, and a major school expansion proposal with unanimous chamber backing.
The Christian Women's Missionary Society held its annual tea Thursday evening in the church social room with good attendance. Presiding were Mrs. C. L. Johnson and program leader Mrs. Kate Blake. The program featured music, readings on Phebe Carey, a Benevolent Association history talk by Mrs. Grace Wright, a National Convention report by Miss Hyla Harrold, and a letter from Africa by Mrs. Alan Johnson. Refreshments were served by hostesses.
An eight pound girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cole on October 2. The birth details list the family names and birth weight in a concise notice.
The King's Heralds met at Miss Alice Bates home Saturday afternoon. A report of the year’s work was presented as very fine. After business, music and contests followed with prizes awarded to Miss Lillian Howe and Miss Katharine Warehime. Refreshments were served to members and one guest.
A birthday party honored Mr. Charles North on his fifty fourth birthday with a delightful dinner. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Charles North and family, Barney and Gail North, Wm Prevost and Hershel Prevost, Grandmother Mrs. John Lehman, Clarence North, George North, and Miss Nellie Veal. Mr. North received many useful presents.
Mr and Mrs H D Krieg entertained guests Mr and Mrs John Marsh of Malone NY for a week. The Marshes drove here and the Kriegs accompanied them to Columbus. Miss Berna Shellhamer Nelsonville History teacher visits Columbus for weekend. Mrs David Harris and daughter Anna return from summer in New York to stay with her brother.
Mesdames Ida Jewett Elizabeth Davis Joe Davis Marie Waliters and Rev L G Matheny attended the 63rd regimental reunion at Glouster Tuesday and Wednesday. Host was Mr J W Jones of Glouster, uncle of Mrs Jewett and Mrs Davis. Attendees report a most delightful time.
News from Columbus reports Mrs C E Bennett underwent a successful appendicitis operation yesterday. She rallied well and is now recovering, drawing warm aid from many local friends.
Mrs Minerva Evelyn Johnson 62 wife of Scott Johnson died this morning at her daughter Mrs Bishop home. She lived in the city many years and was highly respected. Survived by husband one daughter one son and several brothers and sisters. No funeral arrangements yet announced.
An importune warning about meat and kidney strain leads to promotion of Jad Salts as a daily kidney flush. The text notes back pain and urinary issues, citing Jad Salts’ grape and lemon acid with lithia as a safe, widely used remedy.
Attendees gathered yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs E W Allen on Poplar street for the funeral of Thomas Allen Rev Paul E Kemper officiated A profusion of flowers signified the deceaseds numerous friends Burial took place at Greenlawn
Miss Edith Evans a Latin teacher at the local high school is spending the weekend at her home in Athens.
A seven year old girl and a public school teacher donate seven pennies to the Memorial Building fund on the Public Square. The piece urges every citizen to give a quarter if possible to honor soldiers and support the national memorial, noting the tent’s presence on the square and the tired volunteers collecting contributions.
A special meeting of Phiodorian Lodge is set for seven tonight. Master Mason degree to be conferred followed by luncheon. Large attendance is requested. Harry Hickman W M I V Kenney Secretary.
Glouster Mr and Mrs J H Reeves of Mo doc hosted a gathering Sunday for granddaughter Nellie Reeves and Ioie Bell Bay with many relatives attend ing a dinner and walk to Bethel Ride cemetery. F O E degree team urged to assemble October 9 in uniform. City council meets tonight with department heads to present reports. Z Z Bridge and Emmett visit from Columbus. Sunday school at Mountville M E church set for 9:30 AM.
John Stedman of Athens visited friends in the city yesterday, giving a brief glimpse of social activity while in town.
Mrs. Michael McGovern Jr of Corning was the guest yesterday of her parents Mr and Mrs C E Chevalier.
First Baptist Church announces the Jacksonville gospel team will not appear at Sunday night services as formerly announced. They will perform at a later date, with the exact day to be announced. Stay tuned for updates.
About 150 workers at the American Ship Building Company Lorain yards ended a months long strike after rejecting wage cuts. Manager Archie Payton said forty have returned and the rest will follow as needed.
Cincinnati police and volunteers continue searching for nine year old Freda Hornberger who disappeared after visiting a bakery on August 21. Her mother remains hopeful for her safe return as forty seven days pass without clues.
C W Whitmer, longtime Xenia Public Service Director, says Nerv-Worth cured his nerves and stomach issues after six months of sleep loss. The testimonial claims the medicine improves digestion, relieves gas, and restores energy, with a money back guarantee through McKee Drug Company and other druggists.
The 1921 state conducted and local farmer institute sessions total 3852 with 175 planned meetings. Institutes start November 7 at Amesville Birmingham Hanging Rock and Haverhill, reaching all nine counties by November and all counties by spring. Roads and rural credits are stressed after a farmer poll. State institutes run two days. attendance in 1920 averaged 196 for two day groups and 146 for one day. 315 thousand farm folks attended last winter. 1921-22 expected higher.
Americans have invested a half billion dollars in German marks. If the mark regains its prewar value of 23 cents, a new crop of American millionaires could emerge from these investors. Bankers warn that without stabilization the dream of profits may turn to losses.
In St Louis on October 7 Andy Munson the famed model was acquitted by a jury in the criminal court of correction on charges of immoral posing and declared she would quit her profession if the verdict had gone against her.
A man under spousal pressure hides his plight, yet a woman facing public scrutiny speaks out, revealing the social dynamics of domestic tensions and gendered expectations.
Pamphlets on fire prevention are being distributed to all school children in Athens county. The Ohio legislature requires weekly fire prevention instruction in schools for fifteen minutes each week. Free books are issued as part of a statewide safety push amid reports of fires from careless smoking and heating devices.
The United States state department announced that the British dominions will be represented at the Washington conference on armament limitation and Far Eastern questions. The move signals broad participation in the planned talks.
Preaching service led by E. N. Da britz, pastor at Chauncey Circuit. Sunday evening service at 7 and week Sunday morning at 10 30.
An advertisement promotes Dr. Orth's Stomach Remedy with a money back guarantee. It urges sufferers of indigestion dyspepsia acidity sour stomach gas heartburn and related pains to buy a box from their local druggist and try it with a physician’s credentials claimed from Pennsylvania and Ohio. A 75 cent mail offer for out of town buyers is noted.
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