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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1921

Page

5

Miss Hooper Weds Charles H Russell in Athens

The Daily Messenger reports the Athens wedding of Miss Hettie Hooper and Charles H. Russell, both of Athens, celebrated at 3 pm in a home ceremony on South 7th Street. Hooper is a longtime messenger staffer. Russell, a Nelsonville graduate and local candy wholesaler. The couple, seeking home together, are slated to return by week’s end.

Daily Messenger Athens Hiram Russell Lancaster Street Nelsonville Public Schools Ohio University Athens State Hospital O. O. Fordyce

Sheep to shop: best woolen suits with free pants deal

From the back of the sheep to your wardrobe the ad touts premium woolen mills and clothes fit for size and style. It promises economy through durable suits or overcoats and a free extra pair of pants with a suit or overcoat for 31 dollars after recent price reductions.

Ginley Birthday Party Held in Logan

James Ginley celebrated his 17th birthday at 118 Central Avenue with Mr and Mrs T Ginley hosting a gathering of 30 friends. Games provided entertainment while refreshments were served and guests extended gifts. Out of town attendees included Miss Faye Campbell and Messrs Robert George and Ernest Campbell of Logan and Miss Enid Campbell of Creola.

James Ginley T. Ginley Central Avenue Faye Campbell Cherrington Hospital Logan Robert, George and Ernest Campbell Enid Campbell Creola

Nelsonville Couple Wed at First M. E. Parsonage

Mr Dewey Cavanaugh and Miss Edna Fiske both of Nelsonville were married on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock by Rev C L Strecker at the First M E parsonage. They will reside in Nelsonville.

Dewey Cavanaugh Edna Fiske Nelsonville C. L. Strecker M. E

Pythian Sisters Schedule Friday Meeting

The Pythian Sisters will meet Friday evening at to be announced.

Miss Mary Edwards Heads to Columbus as Guest

Miss Mary Edwards leaves for Columbus today to visit her cousin Miss Gladys Johnson.

Mary Edwards Columbus Gladys Johnson

Mrs McBee and child visit in St Louis

Mrs Charles F. McBee and her young daughter Sarah departed at noon for St Louis to visit Mrs McBee's parents Mr and Mrs Robert Kidd.

Charles F. McBee Sarah St. Louis Mrs. McBee Mrs Robert Kidd

Columbus hostesses return home after visit

Mrs. Frank Tannahill and Mrs. Edward Cloninger of Columbus were Wednesday guests of Mrs. W. E. Moler and have returned home.

Frank Tannahill Edward Cloninger Columbus W. E. Moler

Nabby Lee Ames Chapter D A R Meeting Planned in Albany

The Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the D A R will hold a meeting Saturday afternoon October 15 at 2 30 with Mrs Jane Dowd Dailey at her Albany home.

Nabby Lee Ames Jane Dowd Dailey Albany

Mrs Wolfe and daughter visit Columbus relatives

Mrs. Frank E. Wolfe and her daughter Frances of Los Angeles traveled to Columbus yesterday for a several day visit with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Briggs Dr. and Mrs. A. C. Wolfe and other relatives.

Frank E. Wolfe Frances Los Angeles Cal F. J. Beasley Columbus J. C. Briggs A. C. Wolfe

Ladies Guild Hosts Receptions for New Rector at University Terrace

The Ladies Guild of the Episcopal church hosts a reception tonight at Mrs. L. V. Brown’s home at 2 University Terrace to honor Rev. Arthur H. Marshall and Mrs. Marshall. The 7:30 PM event invites church members and Episcopal students from Ohio University.

Ladies Guild of the Episcopal Church L. V. Brown University Terrace Arthur H. Marshall

Athens County Farm Bureau plans broadened effort and dues drive

The Athens County Farm Bureau enters year two on a $10 basis with aims to broaden membership and expand activities across all branches. It reports 12 floors of livestock shipping with $10 saved per $100 stock value, a 1778 member county wool growers group, and cooperative purchasing saving $14 per ton of fertilizer and 15 to 25 cents per bushel on 4 000 bushels of corn. A county purchasing company was formed, tax commission defeat saved $10 per $1000 property value, and 26 poultry clubs five pruning demonstrations and 152 educational meetings were held. County Agent E R Raymond says the forward steps mark the start of a bigger organized agriculture effort and a canvass for next year’s dues is planned with support from the Ohio State Farm Bureau. Over 200 farmers have already mailed dues.

Athens County Farm Bureau Athens County Tax Commission of Ohio Farm Bureau E. R. Raymond Ohio State Farm Bureau Athens Farm Bureau Organization

Origin of Cleanliness Is Next to Godliness Claim

The writer attributes the saying to John Wesley after researching clergy and authors and cites the Dictionary of Thought. The letter from Mrs. Lillian Fuller of Athens Ohio dated Oct 13 1921 argues cleanliness as a core life factor and credits Wesley for the expression.

Shapespeare John Wesley Lillian Fuller Athens, O

Isadora Duncan Plans Russian Stay Amid Bolshevik Support

Paris reports Isadora Duncan, famed dancer, favors Russia where art thrives uncrushed by commerce. She recently went to Moscow to set up a school teaching Russian children impressionistic dance under Bolshevik auspices and intends to remain.

Paris Isadora Duncan Russia Isadora Moscow

Ohio star Duvall impresses at Morgantown football site

In Morgantown fans await Duvall of Ohio after a standout showing last year against Mountaineers star Joe Harrick whom he threw in 20 seconds. West Virginia papers discuss the Ohio Bethany game at Wheeling last Saturday with six Bethany players sidelined and a serious hospital list.

Morgantown Duvall Ohio West Virginia Joe Harrick Mountaineers Harrick Ohio Bethany Wheelings Bethany

Mrs Frances McDonald Dies in Crossing Collision

In Lima Ohio on October 13 1930 Mrs Frances McDonald 35 was killed instantly and Mrs Mary Kentner 30 was injured probably fatally when their automobile was struck by a L E W train at a railway crossing near hera local details note the wreck occurred last night with fatalities presumed.

Lima Frances McDonald Mary Kentner

Strong Man Pulls Sightseeing Bus For Unemployment Cause

Jim White, noted as a champion strongman, pulled a sightseeing bus filled with idle workers across Capitol Plaza to draw attention to unemployment and press Washington leaders to act. The stunt emphasizes the era’s economic distress and the need for action by national leaders.

Jim White Washington, D. C Capitol Plaza

Obituary of Thomas Edward Sweeney

Thomas Edward Sweeney little son of Thomas and Minnie Sweeney born Chauncey Ohio January 22 1921 died October 9 1921 at eight months and seventeen days He was a sunny child whose illness lasted four weeks He leaves a father mother two sisters Margaret and Minnie Sue grandparents and relatives The verse contemplates a future better land and understanding through tears

Thomas Edward Thomas Minnie Sweeney Chauncey Ohio Margaret Minnie Sue

Thanks for Kindness After Our Baby’s Death

We extend sincere gratitude for untiring kindness during the sickness and death of our dear baby. Thanks to Dr Hoodlet other doctors pall bearers singers undertaker Mr and Mrs Stout those who lent machines and Rev Timmons and Mr and Mrs T E Sweeney and family.

Hoodlet Stout Timmons T. E. Sweeney

Irish peace conference adjourns brief session in London

London noon adjournment ends a brief Irish peace conference session lasting under an hour. Delegates plan to reconvene tomorrow at 11 o'clock.

London

Thor Olson Wins Best in State with Wyandotte Chickens

Thor Olson's Silver Wyandotte pen won first place among 63 pens at Lancaster poultry show yesterday. The winning pen also beat the Ohio State Fair winner, bolstering Olson's claim that his birds are the best in the state.

Thor Olson Thor

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