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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1922
Page
3
Local notice requests residents to send news items to Bart the Printer in Nelsonville by mail or phone for the Nelsonville News department. The brief reminds readers to contact the printer for submission of material and participation in the newspaper’s community coverage.
Miss Frances Newton of West Franklin street will host a Home Guards gathering Saturday afternoon. A business session will precede a Halloween program. Attendees are invited to bring pennies for a fortune telling activity.
Mrs C L Stout entertained Cosmopolitan club ladies with a 6 o clock dinner for fifteen. At 7 the president opened the meeting with Bryant quotes. Mrs Henry Jackson discussed The Ohio River and Mrs Ori Griffin spoke on Pioneering West of the Alleghenies. Lu Lane presented the second club book chapter. A birthday surprise shower honored the hostess at the close.
Virgil L Brown, a pianist from Nelsonville, has accepted a position with the Midland Lyceum Bureau. He will tour Iowa Illinois Kansas Nebraska and Colorado under the program name Alkazlask Quintette.
All members of Kill Eagle Tribe No. 179 are summoned to attend Saturday October 28 at 7 p.m. A class of pale faces will be taught the mysteries of Redmanship. Refreshments provided. Stanley Keplar Sachem. F. C. Boring C of R.
Bible school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 with a sermon titled When Jesus Wrote on the Ground An evening service at 7 includes a strong talk on the Light Wine and Heavy Beer amendment by a representative of the anti saloon league C E society meets at 6 p m
Sunday school at 9 30 a m and church services at 7 p m announced. Rev Arthur Marshall preached and a hearty welcome is extended to all.
The Rev Paul J Wortman of the anti saloon league will speak to the morning congregation and the pastor will deliver the evening sermon A business meeting of the elders and deacons and their wives will follow the evening service.
Preaching at 10 30 a m topic broadcasting Epworth League service at 6 p m good prayer Jim Gall class meeting at 6 p m preaching at 7 p m subject no difference
The store touts a reliable range of men’s and boys’ pants as a key offering. Shoppers are invited to explore durable fabrics and classic fits in updated styles for daily wear and school use.
The Pocahontas club hosts its October birthday party at the hall next Monday night with a surprise in store for attendees. Bring 10 cents. Mrs. R. H. Brown returns from Columbus where she visited her son Virgil Brown before his western concert tour begins.
The Elks Lodge No 543 in Nelsonville plans a Christmas minstrel show on November 13 and 14 to raise funds for welfare work. Promoters guarantee first class entertainment and pledge all net earnings to charity and community welfare, aiding mothers and children during hard times.
Johnnie Fink son of John and Nellie Fink died October 23 1922 at Circle Hill Ohio aged 4 years 3 months. He leaves father mother two sisters two grandmothers one grandfather and many relatives and friends. He was a bright loved child and will be dearly missed in his home and among playmates. The family quotes a verse about God loving him more and calling him away to a bright sunny shore.
The Halloween party prizes are on display at the Colonial with attendees required to wear masks. A basketball league will form at a Y meeting on November 2 at 7 15 pm. clubs may enter teams the Y Big and the Triangles. Write to C A Dilcher for district teams. The gym has record attendance this season and the pool remains popular.
The city doctors met Thursday evening at Dr. J. M. Hyde’s home for a Halloween dinner at six o’clock. The four course dinner for eight featured Halloween decorations and an after meal meeting discussing medical problems. Also noted, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Stalter with son Bobby and Mrs. Herbert Leyshon with daughter Mary Louise spent the day in Columbus.
The Needle Craft Club hosted by Mrs. E. W. Allen featured Halloween decorations and favors, a luncheon, and sewing. Mrs. Honeyfelt gave several piano solos while guests included Mrs. John Riley, Mrs. James Wiles, Mesdames Evans, Monks, Davis, Crawford, Frank, Honeyfelt, Backus, and the Veritys of Athens visiting the Veritys.
The Loyal Woman's class of the Christian church will meet tonight, with plans to discuss upcoming activities and community projects. Members are urged to attend and may bring ideas for the year's program.
At 7 o clock in the social rooms of the church a social time and a business session will be held. Refreshments will be served.
Mrs Bob Williams Mrs Eugene Mellinger Mrs Cleve Hallett and Mrs Henry Nutter hosted twenty five members at the Williams home Wednesday evening. The group enjoyed a social night and were served elegant refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Cummins spent Thursday in Columbus. Mrs Er C Graham and daughter Clarissa and son Page of Columbus guest of the former's mother Mrs John Stevenson. Mrs Sam Hanley and son John of Columbus guests of the former's mother here over the weekend. Mrs Fred Hall returned from Grant hospital Columbus after goitre operation and is recovering. Mr and Mrs Frank Poston spent Wednesday and Thursday in Columbus. Mr and Mrs W L Hudson and family leave by motor for Lebanon for weekend with Mrs Hudson's parents.
Dr and Mrs J M Howard visited Columbus on Friday returning Monday Mrs Howard stayed longer Charles Fox traveled to Pittsburg on coal options business The Community Club plans a Wilson Hall meeting Monday Nov 6 with speakers and oysters Mrs F W Gibson visited Barberton with daughter Kathryn A reception for Henry family descendants was held at Mr F L Thomas home Attendees included many area families Light refreshments served Herman Ahle remains weak after blood poisoning Lewis Blair handled business in New Lexington Athens concert attendees listed
Churches of the city plan a union meeting at the Methodist church Sunday at 7 PM to support the amendment. Speakers include Rev Harter and Rev Spayd with others to follow. A large attendance is expected and all are invited. Also notes on residents returning from trips and recent social events plus a successful school entertainments program.
Chauncey Church of Christ held its regular Sunday morning Sunday school and worship service. In the evening the congregation will join other Chauncey churches for a union service reflecting shared community worship.
Rev Harter will open with a chief address at a meeting on the Dry Amendment. He will be followed by several speakers, including men and women, for short talks. Attendees should come prepared to listen and participate.
A six pound daughter named Trimble was born to Mr and Mrs K C Fierce on October 25. A large crowd attended the oyster supper at the place Wednesday evening and $50 was cleared. Mrs Don Cannon of Greens Run and Hattie Cliné of Rockbridge visited Mr and Mrs Fierce recently. Mr Rodney Phillips is ill. George Thomas has accepted a position at Athens. M A Mantz is seriously ill.
Captain and Mrs DeVol who led the first Salvation Army corps in Athens will spend Saturday and Sunday with Captain Hughes and the local Army. Meetings will be held at the regular meeting place at the corner of Washington and Cemetery Streets.
Fred Whiley of the internal revenue department is in Logan this week conducting a check of 1921 income tax returns. He notes many cases where property changed hands and returns were not filed or lacked these transactions, aiming to adjust matters. The issue is reported as statewide with similar conditions in other cities.
Under Mrs. Bess Mutchmore's direction the young peoples society held a well attended Hallowe en party at the church Thursday evening. The program included various Halloween games contests and a lunch.
Miss Mary A. Stump of Laurelville and Ransford R. Herron of Laurelville are announced in an engagement notice. The item notes impending marriage plans and local family connections.
The couple united in marriage at the probate judge's office on Thursday afternoon with Magistrate A. H. Brooke officiating. The pair will reside in Laurelville where the groom, Mr Heron, works as a carpenter.
As elections approach, candidates from both parties tour the county each morning. They engage in extensive campaigning and meet voters in multiple regions while political fences become targets of aggressive campaigning and counteractions.
We thank neighbors and friends for sympathy and aid during the long illness and after the death of husband and father Curtis Todd. Special thanks to New Marshfield churches Rev Leatle Dabritz and Masonic brethren for comforting words and to those who sent flowers. Mrs Amanda Todd and Children
Mary FE Balis widow of George Balis dies Thursday evening at 6 60 at 58 North Lancaster after a two-year illness. Funeral Sunday 2 PM at her home conducted by Dr Daniel McGurk. Interment West Union Street Cemetery. Born April 2 1859 on Randall farm Canaanville road. Survived by three children Mrs Preston T Ridsdale Cleveland Carl Balls Dayton Louise Balls at home. Two brothers and one sister also survive.
A testimonial notes prior spending on doctors for stomach trouble and gas and credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with relief. The ad claims the product clears catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation linked to many stomach and intestinal ailments. One dose is claimed to convince or money back.
In Dark London on Oct 27 the British political campaign enters a new phase described as secret diplomacy. The report notes heightened behind the scenes negotiations and cautious public readings as parties seek to influence the upcoming votes.
Belief grows that the Conservative party is making overtures toward forming a coalition with a faction of the Liberal party. The potential deal signals shifting political alliances and could reshape government leadership.
Between seven and eight thousand school teachers from northeastern Ohio gathered at Public Rail in Cleveland for the two day session of the Northeastern Ohio Teachers Association.
Harriet Cornelia Allen 63 wife of James H. Allen and vice president of the Ohio Dakgiters of the American Revolution dies at her Kenmore home after several weeks illness.
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