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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1921
Page
5
Mrs. Jennie Root of Portland recounts dramatic relief from rheumatism after using Tanlac. She cites years of pain, bed confinement, and weakness, then rapid improvement including weight gain and restored mobility. Tanlac is sold by leading druggists.
The association invites members to a meeting where eighth grade girls assist with kindergarten children so parents can participate fully. The event welcomes all interested in the Parent Teacher movement.
Mrs. Clarence Laughlin hosted a Halloween masquerade at 70 Lancaster Street for her son William. Guests included Lillian Cranmer Mildred Wilson Cledythe Cranmer Mabel Coss Rowena Sprout Lillian Landis Alberta Junod Phyllis Laughlin Authorene Laughlin John Klinder Edward Rosser Dewain Landis and William White as ghosts served refreshments after stories games and music.
At a Knights of Pythias meeting plans were finalized for a big Thursday night party. The event will feature the Uniform Bank and the Pythian Sisters with their families in a Halloween masquerade celebration.
The Masonic dances start Thursday at the Masonic Triple. A six month run with one dance each month. Past winters' popular events draw many Masons and their ladies who await the series with keen interest.
The October East Side Parent-Teacher Association meeting will be held Wednesday at 3 PM in the East Side building. President Mrs. Carl Fuller, a wartime delegate, will present the State PTA conference report. The session marks the group’s fifth anniversary with a birthday celebration.
Mr and Mrs E L Church hosted a six o clock dinner honoring Mr and Mrs Jap Pierce of Chicago and Mrs H L Atkinson and son Merrill. All three couples had lived in Elgin Illinois and were longtime friends. The gathering marked a joyful reunion after two decades apart.
Mrs. Mabel G Bonifield of Columbus came down Saturday and spent until Sunday evening with her parents Mr and Mrs F Grones.
Mrs. E. E. Woodworth hosts Priscilla Needle club Thursday at 2 30 at 17 Church Street with a local note of social activity.
Mr and Mrs Fred F Kittle of 176 North Congress street announce the birth of a son named Charles Frederick on Monday October 24 weighing eight pounds.
Mrs Agnes Jordan returned to Columbus Sunday after a week with her sons O G Jordan and C L Jordan and daughter R M Van Dyke.
Mr. C. H. Bryson, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, travels to New Orleans for the annual National Association of Commercial Secretaries convention. Kyle hosted a dinner Monday for her mother Mrs. W. Manna, Rev. and Mrs. Leslie Dabritz and Kathaleen of New Marshfield, and uncle Rev. V. A. Nanna of Moundville, West Virginia.
Glouster Moose lodge members and families will celebrate Mooseheart anniversary with a 7 PM parade, box supper, and dance at Red Men’s hall. Visiting Moose will receive a cordial welcome and women are asked to bring boxes of good eats. Also notes visits and upcoming local PTA committees and church events.
The entry notes a member representing Thea Chapter of the city in the Eastern Star organization.
Mrs. Sid Hatfield and Mrs. Ed Chambers, widows linked to the Matewan and Welch shootings, announce they will testify against private detective C. E. Lively in Williamson W Va. for the murder of their husbands. They speak amid a Senate labor committee hearing on the Mingo mine war and recount threats received. Samuel Untermyer condemns the United States Steel Corp as the greatest enemy of labor until its elimination brings industrial peace.
Hyomei promises six hour cold relief by targeting germs with direct action. The ad claims rapid improvement for coughs and colds and offers money back if it fails. McKees Drug Co. promotes the product and guarantees.
In front of the largest crowd at the park, Buchtel defeated the locals 6 to 2 to win the three game series. Mack McGraynor Bill Conley and Henry Daugherty led the charge with support from the White squad as Barstow pitched for the locals in a strong but losing effort.
A fifty mile an hour gale was reported blowing at Tampa just before wire communication was lost with the city. Street car service was reported stopped.
A brief observation notes that cats typically rest on their left side while avoiding tucking their feet under and rarely sleep belly up near the hearth.
An Athens reader reports relief from back and kidney weakness with Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. Thomas Watkins of 212 W Washington St says the remedy reduced dull pains, fatigue, and dizziness and improved mornings after taking the pills.
Mrs. Waldo Laughlin hosted a surprise party at her Salem home for Jennie Laughlin’s 18th birthday. Guests included Nellie Riggle Eyota Malone Stella Mahone Yula Malone Ruth Pollard Celestia Graham Naomi Young Vivian Young Alice Wilson Alta Wilson Susan Laughlin and many others with refreshments and games.
Pratts Fork and nearby residents spent weekends with friends in Athens Alfred and Bates Carper’s home hosted visitors while the Pratts Fork school social raised 10.85 for school funds Coun ty Superintendent Guy Dinsmoor spoke and road work continued in the area A birthday gathering for Mrs Meeks drew a large group of family and friends with numerous attendees listed by name
Mrs J H Smith of Hamilton Ohio reports four months of sleeplessness and poor appetite eased after using Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets. She urges other women in nervous weakened condition to try the medicines and consult Dr Pierce's Invalids Hotel in Buffalo for advice.
Don R McKeehen of New Philadelphia has become manager of the Western Union Telegraph office replacing Joe Pitzer who resigns after six years of service Pitzer will take a vacation then likely join United Press as messenger operator.
Popular pattern Style 3755 for a growing girl offered in four sizes 6 8 10 and 12 years. A 10 year size requires 45 percent of 32 inch material. Suitable fabrics include serge twill gabardine tricotine linen gingham and flannel. Sleeve length options wrist or elbow. Pattern mailed to any address for 12 cents in stamps.
Diamond Dyes promise simple home dyeing for wool silk linen cotton or mixed fabrics. Each package includes easy directions and guarantees no streaks spots fading or running, letting women tint old skirts waists dresses coats stockings and more.
C A Daugherty has bought out J M Cooley’s share in the Cooley and Campbell Auto Company on North Court Street. The firm will be named Cooley and Daugherty upon incorporation and later become the Daugherty Auto Co after title runs out.
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