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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1921

Page

3

Sunday School Class Party at Mrs Hicks Home

Nelsonville residents hosted a Sunday school class gathering at Mrs. Arthur Hicks home on Jefferson Street Thursday evening. Attendees included Mesdames Jean Nelson Meda Dempster Emily McManamay Electa Bryan Libbie Kelly Bertha Ray Bessie Warhime Fannie Williams Effie Taylor Minnie Patton Gertrude Henshaw Elizabeth Pidcock Bertha Nelson Bessie Bland Ella Sheldon and guests Hattie Anderson Mary Gibbs Blanche Butterworth and Anna Lowden the teacher.

Arthur Hicks Louis Wilkinson Nellie Lancaster Jefferson Street Mesdames Jeen Nelson Meda Dempster Emily McManamay Electa Bryan Libbie Kelly Bertha Ray Bessie Warhime Fannie Williams Effie Taylor Minnie Patton Gertrude Henshaw Elizabeth Pidcock Bertha Nelson Bessie Bland Ella Sheldon Hattie Anderson Mary Gibbs Blanche Butterworth Anna Lowden

McCormick Separates From Edith Rockefeller Connection

Harold F McCormick head of the International Hervester Company and son in law of John D Rockefeller has verified rumors of separation from Mrs Edith Rockefeller McCormick. Mrs McCormick recently returned from Europe after an eight year stay. McCormick is a noted international patron of art.

Harold F. McCormick International Hervester Company John D. Rockefeller McCormick Edith Rockefeller McCorwie Europe

Millfield Society Enjoys Thursday Evening Gathering

Mrs. L. L. Howard and Mrs. H. O. McDaniel hosted 35 members with two new additions bringing total to 41. Mrs. Spayde attended, Victrola selections entertained, next meeting set for November 3 at Mrs. Howard Brookins with Miss Olive Brookins assisting.

L. L. Howard H. O. McDaniel Howard Olive Brookins E. Stack Sam Males Henrietta Maltby Ray Sanders Charles Robinett Ronald Haydenville Wm. Fulton Dan Fulton William Dennis Chauncey P. D. Hill

Knights of Columbus Gather for Banquet in Nelsonville

Athens county Knights of Columbus members were entertained by Nelsonville group at St. Andrews church Sunday. Ninety six attended the event and a four course banquet followed at McBride’s restaurant. Short addresses were given by Thos McGovern, Father Byrne, Father Galarino, Dr Inderrieden, and John Schwarz.

Athens County Knights of Columbus Order Nelsonville St. Andrews’ Church McBride Thos. McGovern Columbus Father Byrne Father Galarino Murray Inderrieden John Schwarz Buchtel

Visitors and locals noted in Columbus area

Mrs Walter Mechem and son Floyd are spending a few days at Charleston West Virginia the guests of Mrs D F Shafer of Columbus are guests of relatives and friends here. Mrs Ivan Kinney spent Friday in Lancaster. Mr John Verity and daughter Miss Ella of Sanford Michigan are guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Verity. Dr C W Cable was a business visitor in Columbus Friday.

Walter Mechem Floyd Charleston W. Va D. F. Shafer Columbus Ivan Kinney Lancaster John Verity Ella Sanford Michigan Henry Verity C. W. Cable

Mrs Bagley Undergoes Successful Operation at Mt Carmel

Mrs George Bagley underwent a successful operation at Mt Carmel hospital Friday. She is expected to return home in a few weeks much improved in health, which will gratify her many friends in the community.

George Bagley Mt. Carmel Hospital

Johnson Funeral Sunday

Funeral services for Mrs. Minerva Evelyn Johnson will be held Sunday at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. Arpee. Burial will take place at Greenlawn.

Bereans Seek 125 Men for Bible School

Christian Church announced Pastor C. L. Johnson leads Bible school at 9:30 A. M. Morning worship at 10:30 A. M. features The Plowman and The Field. Evening service at 7:00 P. M. presents The Divine Gravitation. C. E. Society meets at 6:00 P. M.

Evening church service to begin in big auditorium

The church reports thirty minutes of song service and new books for Sunday evening. Attendees filled the church in the last four evenings. The public is welcome and the group will move to the large auditorium once the old fills.

Episcopal Church Sunday School and Evening Service

Episcopal Church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 A M with Miss Mabel Poston as Superintendent. Evening service at 7 00 P M led by Rev Arthur Marshall. The second addressing on church history promises instructive lessons. Strangers welcomed and members urged to bring friends.

Episcopal Church Mabel Poston Arthur Marshall

Grace and Promises headline sermons at Presbyterian Church

Pastor Rev. Leon Apee and Elder W. L. Hudson will serve as two of Presbytery's six delegates to the Synod of Ohio in Cambridge from Tuesday to Thursday. Sermons at 10:30 AM and 7:00 PM will debate grace to serve and promising the preacher. Wednesday prayer meeting will be a free-for-all for group leaders.

Special Trip Planned by Kill Eagle Tribe No 170

Kill Eagle Tribe No 170 will hold a special meeting October 15 to arrange a trip to Columbus November 12 to witness Governor Harry L. Davis become a Red Man. A committee of 5 from Deer Foot Tribe No 113 will attend. All members are requested to be present.

Kill Eagle Tribe No. 170 Columbus Harry L. Davis Deer Foot Tribe No. 113

Hartley fined for drunkenness and weapon carrying

Isaac Hartley received a $10 fine plus costs for being drunk and an additional $25 fine plus costs for carrying weapons. The charges were issued by local authorities in connection with the incident.

Isaac Hartley Hartley

Campaign means all York Township gathering funds for memorial

The campaign for the National Victory Memorial in Washington covers all York Township. Buchtel and Deanville are urged to participate via churches or local groups and bring funds to Nelsonville. The aim is broad township involvement and each quarter to the tent on the Public Square at once.

York Township Washington Buchtel Deanville Nelsonville

Esthers Plan Cafeteria Luncheon at Christian Church

The Esthers announce a Tuesday evening luncheon at 5 PM at the Christian church. They are renowned for serving good food and hospitality.

Esthers Christian Church

Reverend Paul E. Kemper Preaches Funeral in Crooksville

The Rev Paul E Kemper travels to Crooksville today to lead the funeral service for a longtime friend. He is expected to deliver remarks and comfort attendees at the ceremony.

Paul E. Kemper Crooksville

Logan team to play local business men on Y floor

Logan will send a volleyball squad here next Wednesday to face the local business men on the Y floor. This opens a series of games with strong interest and the committee expecting good crowds.

Logan

Pastor Schedules Sunday Services and Sermons

Paul E. Kemper announces Sunday school at 9 30 A M and morning worship at 10 30 with sermon The Value in Little Things. Class meeting and Epworth League at 6 P M followed by evening worship at 7 with theme The Castaway. All services in the main auditorium after repairs.

Paul E. Kemper Epworth League

Nelsonville Builds Fine Filling Station on Chestnut Corner

Ohlinger and Wolfe plan a one story brick filling station on their newly purchased corner at Chestnut and Harper streets. The building will feature a fine lighting system and is expected to be among the state’s best once completed.

Nelsonville Ohlinger & Wolfe Chestnut Harper Streets

Methodists Repair Local Church in General Overhaul

The local Methodist church is undergoing a general overhaul with repairs and improvements planned to update facilities and services for the congregation and neighborhood.

Mrs Ruth Commentary on Third World Series Battle

play by play from Babe Ruth’s wife during game three at the Polo Grounds details her reactions from his bat at bat, base hits, and out. observations on pitches, runs, and crowd mood, ending with Ruth taken out as the game moves toward its conclusion.

The Polo Grounds New York Bambino Babe Ruth Ruth Mr. Toney Babe Shawkey Miller Giants Mr. Ruth Burns Frisch Young Kelly Rawlings Snyder Barns Barnes

Heavy Freight Business Here in Athens

EK E Johnson, B O freight agent, says freight traffic into Athens is at its highest level in years as local merchants stock up. He notes coal shipments are down, but Ohio University is balancing the city’s economy, keeping prosperity strong while other areas remain hard hit. Local wholesalers and stores are stocking up to meet demand.

Athens EK. E. Johnson Johnson Ohio University Mr. Johnson

Auditorium Re Decoration and Lighting Upgrade Planned

The main auditorium will be redecorated and a new lighting system installed. Social rooms will undergo a similar operation with repairs to begin next week.

Beckett and Beaumont Women Visit Mrs Wallace

Mrs. Wallace Birge of Beckett Ohio and Mrs. Mintie Courtney of Beaumont Ohio called on Mrs. E A Wallace on Wednesday.

Wallace Birge Beckett, O Mintie Courtney Beaumont E. A. Wallace

Have New Son for Hoisington Family

Mr and Mrs Roger Hoisington announce the birth of a ten pound son on October 6. The child's mother Freda Pyle is well and the father smiles with pride.

Roger Hoisington Freda Pyle

Shamansky Guests and Visits Highlight Local Socials

Dr. Harry Shamansky of Trenton N J left yesterday for St Louis Mo for several days on business. Mr and Mrs C F and Mrs Grant Wallace of Glouster were Wednesday guests of Mr and Mrs E A Wallace and Mr and Mrs Harley Mitchell. Miss Fanny Shamansky a student at O S A Columbus is the weekend guest of her parents. Mr and Mrs T J Wallace have returned to Cambridge after visiting here with the former's brother Mr and Mrs B E Wallace.

Harry Shamansky Trenton N. J M. Shamansky St. Louis C.F Grant Wallace Glouster E. A. Wallace Harley Mitchell Fanny Shamansky Columbus T. J. Wallace Cambridge BE. A. Wallace

Churches Plan Welcome for Ohio University Students

A city church committee at First Presbyterian seeks to link Ohio University students with local church communities in Athens. Prof. Martzolf chairs, Russell H. Rupp is secretary, and plans include distributing student lists to churches for personal invitations. A student social series begins October 17 with cross-congregation planning to ensure uniform programs. All students are urged to attend a church in the city.

First Presbyterian Church Ohio University Athens Martzolf Russell H. Rupp Prof. Martzolff

Taxation committee to meet on program for special session

Columbus October 8. Lieutenant Governor Brown selects seven senators to join seven House members to forge a taxation program for possible special session. Only two senators on the senate committee on taxation are included among the 14 lawmakers chosen.

Columbus Senate Standing Committee On Brown House

Death of Donna Frances McVay

Donna Frances McVay the ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank H McVay of Jackson died at 6 a m in Jackson from spinal meningitis after an illness beginning Monday She leaves a four year old brother Franklin Her grandparents Dr and Mrs F P McVay are in Jackson A burial is planned for Monday at Hamden at 9 a m

Donna Frances McVay Frank H. McVay Jackson Athens Hamden

Civil War Veteran Charles B Burleigh Dies at 78 in Athens

Charles B Burleigh died at 4 pm Friday at his home 18 Oak Street aged 78 after months of ill health. He served in the Civil War with Company D 142nd Infantry and was a longtime member of First M E Church in Athens. Survived by his widow six children eighteen grandchildren and the last of his immediate family. Burial Monday at West Union Street Cemetery after services at First M E Church. Born in Athens county, he lived in Lodi township near Jerseyville before moving to Athens twelve years ago.

Charles B. Burleigh Oak Street M. E West Union Street Mr. Burleigh Athens County Lodi Township Jerseyville Athens 142Nd Infantry Delano F. Burleigh Guysville R. D H. E. Nice George Leighty Athens R. D John W. Fagan J. W. Frank Albany Viola Burleigh

Amesville Visitors and Local Basketball Game Report

Amesville residents visit from Columbus New Marshfield and Albany while Tom Day serves as a cop in the capital. Local Luhrig team faces high school opponents with a girls game close at 10 to 2 and a boys win 67 to 4 despite new players.

Walter Cartwell Columbus Etta Carpenter Louise Ohio Hanna Glazier Kile Arkansas Henry Dille New Marshfield Brooks Sand Rock Thomas Day Clarence Smith Albany T. Q Tom Luhrig Altho

Milan Parley Opens Amid Anticipated Long Talks

Reports from London indicate the peace conference will begin Tuesday with a lengthy session. Delegates, including Cregg and Griffin, arrive amid tight security as Irish negotiations loom, while a bombshell claim of a murder gang motive surfaces involving a $50,000 bounty.

London Barty Pit Tagir Joy Pares Urken Ead Sean Amon Waren Seal Arthur Grifft bin Tonk Don

Looks Like Rain At Polo Grounds Game Time

Overcast skies and threatening rain greeted spectators at the Polo Grounds around 11 30 as a game day drizzle loomed. The wind had diminished and temperatures were not notably chilly.

Polo Grounds

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