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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1921

Page

3

Nelsonville Ladies Guild Meets for Sewing and Social

The Ladies of St. Agnes Guild met at Mrs J Hall on Jackson street for an evening of sewing and social talk. A luncheon followed with members listed and guests including Mrs Stocklin Mrs Lewis and Mrs Red Hall and children. Carries Hickman honored with a noon dinner at 39 Short street before departing for Albuquerque New Mexico with Mrs Warner Green and Miss Sigrid Love in attendance.

Short Street Carrie Hickman Albuquerque New Mexico Warner Green Los Angeles Calif Sigrid Love

Masquerade Social at Episcopal Church Basement

A masquerade ball will be held in the Episcopal church basement on Monday night October 31. Music will be supplied by the Ladies and a small admission fee will be charged.

Episcopal Church

No More Floors for Hi School Building

Board of education doubts adding a third floor at the Hi School due to state building code restrictions cited for school safety. Fire safety concerns outweigh cost savings as walls built for two stories may not support a third. Attendees J C Hall UL T Geibel I G Sandusky and D A Ferree joined a Southeastern Ohio School men’s club meeting in Athens.

Board of Education Messrs J. C. Hall UL. T. Geibel I. G. Sandusky D. A. Ferree Southeastern Ohio Schoolmen's Club Athens

William Reynolds Found Guilty in State Intoxication Case

William Reynolds was arraigned before Mayor McCune on a charge of intoxication and pleaded not guilty. After witnesses testified the mayor found a weight of evidence against Reynolds and he was found guilty. Reynolds, arrested outside the corporation, paid a state fine of $5 plus costs totaling 30.90 and left.

William Reynolds McCuné Reynolds

Sudden Death In Circle Hill Woman At Dr Sprague Residence

Mrs Gertrude Thomas 23 wife of Forrest Thomas of Circle Hill died suddenly Thursday evening at Dr Spragues residence in Chauncey after seeking medicine due to ill health. She leaves a husband a child and her father with no funeral arrangements yet made. The item also notes local social and club updates including October birthday event at Pocahontas hall and various visits and gatherings of residents.

Gertrude Thomas Forrest Thomas Circle Hill Dr. Sprague Chauncey

Urgent W A C Meeting Called at Hall Monday Afternoon

All members of the W. A. C. are urged to attend an important meeting at their hall Monday at 2 o clock. Mrs Minnie Long and Mrs Jennie Quinlin returned to Lima Thursday after visiting relatives and friends in the city.

Tom Morgan Columbus Minnie Long Jennie Quinlin Lima

Card of Thanks from Wend Family

The family expresses sincere gratitude for support during illness and passing of husband and father. Special thanks to Rev. Johnson for consoling words, the singers, Mr. Stout for services, donors of cars for the funeral, and those who provided flowers. Mrs Henry Wend and Children.

Johnson Stout Henry Wend

PublicHealth Quarantine Warning Issued by Health Commissioner

The city warns all residents under home quarantine to strictly observe quarantine rules or face arrest. Diphtheria cases are declining, but enforcement will continue to eradicate the disease.

Cc. Cc. Butt Health Commissione

Schools dismissed as teachers attend Athens association

Public schools closed today as teachers attend the Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association sessions in Athens. The move leaves students at home while educators participate in the conference.

Bessie Deer Susie Clark Southeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association Athens Southeastern Ohio ‘Teachers’ Association

Soldiers' bonus bill amendment considered in Senate

The soldiers' bonus bill, favorably reported to the senate and recommitted at President Harding's request, was offered as an amendment to the pending compromise in the senate today by Senator Reed. It notes that each British family pays about fifteen dollars weekly in government taxes.

Washington Senate Finance Committee Harding Reed Missouri

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