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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1922
Page
3
A Labor Day celebration in Nelsonville featured a 10 o'clock parade with city officials, W A C, American Legion, Scouts, Red Men, and local businesses on floats. An afternoon meeting drew state speakers, followed by an 8 o'clock Indian pow wow. The event, organized by the Red Men with support from nearby towns, was set to music by the American Legion band.
On Friday evening at 7 00 a social will be held for the entire membership of the Christian church Sunday school. Children will be entertained in the lower basement while others meet in the large social room. An informal program will be given and refreshments served.
The Christian church Sunday school marks home-coming day next Sunday September 10 as old members are urged to return for a fall campaign. A program will be held during the regular Sunday school hour.
Mr and Mrs F M Moore, Mr and Mrs C D Shafer and Elmer Dowler traveled to Huntington West Virginia on Saturday and spent Labor Day with the Moore family.
The local Red Men chapter enjoyed a big day yesterday with celebrations starting early in the morning. Activities included gatherings, ceremonial events, and community camaraderie among members.
The Berean class enjoyed a Sunday program with three young singers Miss Nickson of West Virginia Miss McCoy and Miss Dawson of Nelsonville who performed several pretty selections.
Roy Williams of Deanville faced a $200 fine in Mayor McCune's court after transporting liquor while driving a Ford Sunday night. He struck Ben Prose in a horse and buggy, throwing Prose from the vehicle who escaped injury. Williams was arrested immediately following the incident.
A central Ohio Building and Loan promotes itself as the safest and most substantial financial institution, urging customers to keep money deposited there. It touts its established record and seeks business from savers seeking security during financial storms.
Miss Florence Parks departed Sunday for Mt Vernon Ohio to teach in the city high school.
Miss Carrie and Esther Chesher are spending a few days in Springfield, enjoying the sights and local events during their visit.
Miss Lena Hayden arrived back in Cleveland after visiting relatives and friends. She spent time with family and shared news of her travels with neighbors.
Mr and Mrs Ray Young of Pomeroy spent the weekend in town as guests of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Young.
For the period ending August 31 the Nelsonville yard reports adequate rail cars to meet all in service mines demands with 95 percent of mines supplied over the prior three days. Many district mines remain nonoperational due to washouts and damaged tracks, but cleanup and repairs continue.
William R. Fitzer son of Phoebe and Charles Fitzer born March 81st 1887 at Bailey Run Ohio died August 31st 1922 at Buchtel Ohio aged 35 years 5 months. Survived by his father two brothers nine sisters and many relatives. His mother and brother Joseph preceded him in death. Death caused by injuries received while in service overseas.
The Fitzer family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and floral offerings during their bereavement. Special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Stout Rev Kemper Miss Stratton organist Mrs Bay and Mrs LeFever the American Legion Charles Culp Post Buchtel Ohio and the Glenford Dugan Post Nelsonville Ohio for services.
Mrs. Maria Sheppard and grandson Tom returned after an extended Columbus visit with Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Thacker. Dr. and Mrs. A. Lee and two children of Columbus were Labor Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Patton. Mrs. Charles Preston and two children returned to Columbus after visiting here with Mrs. Elizabeth Preston.
Mrs Pud Bateman will entertain the Past Chiefs on Grover Street Wednesday night at seven for a Pythian Sisters event.
Mr and Mrs Sam Raden announce the marriage of their daughter Nette Alberta to Mr Jack Davis on Wednesday August 23 in Cleveland Ohio.
Miss Ruth Powell spent the weekend in Pleasantville Ohio as a guest of Miss Mary McNagh ten.
Mrs L R Powell and her daughter Ruth returned after spending a week with relatives in northern Ohio. Harry Sisson, a Columbus business visitor, is in town today.
Mr and Mrs RB E LeFever and Mrs Jennie Buckley spent Sunday with Glouster friends, sharing time and hospitality in a local social outing.
A large crowd of relatives and friends attended the Saturday afternoon funeral at the local Methodist church for W. M. Fitzer of Buchtel. Rev. Paul Kemper conducted the service with Mrs. B. E. LeFever and Mrs. Elmer Bay singing Wh whispering Hope and Jesus Savior Pilot Me. Burial followed at Greenlawn. A wealth of flowers reflected many friends of the deceased.
Mr. and Mrs. FE Weltzheimer and family spent Monday at Buckeye Lake. Misses Ruth and Louise Jones returned Friday to Columbus after spending the summer here. Mrs. E J Cable and Mr and Mrs Ed Dean accompanied them home and were guests of Dr and Mrs W I Jones over Labor Day.
Mr and Mrs Schnackenburg and their daughter Betty of Cincinnati are guests of Mr and Mrs C H Roudebush.
Evans Hudson and Charles Weltzheimer came back Monday from Camp Nelson Dodd at Brinkhaven Ohio after spending ten days there as part of the camp program.
The Berean class had 98 men on Sunday and were led by a 9 piece orchestra. Next Sunday September 10 is home coming day. The Berean class will have a picture taken that day. All Bereans are requested to be present and bring friends.
The King's Men held services at Glouster Sunday with a fine crowd. A good service was held and worshippers gathered for the event.
Thursday evening at 6 15 marks the first fall Chamber of Commerce meeting with dinner and an expected normal turnout. New and old items will be discussed and every member should attend while proposals may be heard at the directors or general meeting.
Mr and Mrs James Pideoch narrowly escaped death Sunday afternoon when their Overland roadster plunged into a 30 foot embankment near Mill field. The driver of the other vehicle was not identified. Mr Pideoch suffered cuts to his hands while Mrs Pideoch was pinned in the car and rescued with only severe bruising and no major injuries. Their car sustained severe damage.
Mr. Will Burnelle came back to Akron today after spending a week at his home in the city. He greeted neighbors and resumed daily routines following the holiday break.
Athens high school classes start Monday morning September 11 with a new registration plan to ease enrollment. Principal Rupp expects record numbers including a freshman class of 125 and schedules for beginning freshmen, advanced freshmen, juniors, and seniors across Thursday to Friday registration windows.
Chauncey Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Garrett with sons Lawrence and Henry and daughter Eleanor from Athens spent Sunday in the city. Mrs. Garrett teaches in Chauncey schools. Also visiting were Floyd Nye and sister Mrs. J. H. Young of Charleston, W Va, who attended the state fair in Columbus and visited H. F. Kittle in Glouster and T. R. Hamilton family here.
Mr and Mrs Edward Minister of Ellis Avenue hosted over the weekend Alfred Minister and family from Columbus as their guests, bringing a brief family gathering to the city.
Mrs Dana Osborne traveled to Akron on Friday to visit her relative in Athens who will visit in that family.
Mrs. J. H. Young ends a city visit with her sister Mrs. Floyd Nye and family and departs Saturday for Charleston West Virginia, accompanied by Miss Edith Ford.
Mrs. W. W. Hines returned to her Chauncey home Sunday after a week in Columbus attending the state fair and visiting Mr. and Mrs. William Schultz of that city.
Mrs. Addie Tippett Mrs Blanch Huffman and Miss Lena Wilson Hazel Labugh and Margaret Cline attended the Chauncey Rebekah lodge district convention in Murray City.
Misses Lucy Law Julia Bradfield and Dorothy Minister visited Millfield Saturday and Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs John Brewer. Mrs Brewer entertained over the weekend for the pleasure of her daughters Misses Florence and Alice.
Victor Lloyd Wharton eldest son of Mr and Mrs FE C Wharton of Chauncey departed Tuesday for Kirksville Missouri to enter the American College of Osteopathy.
Twenty members of the Christian Endeavor society of the Chauncey Christian church conducted a service at the infirmary. The gathering reflected the group’s spiritual outreach and community care.
The county infirmary chapel near the city held a Sunday afternoon service with songs, special music, and talks. Inmates enjoyed the gathering as the Endeavorers were warmly welcomed by Superintendent and Mrs. Daugherty and invited to return for another service soon.
Mr and Mrs B S Stalder entertained at their West Converse street home Sunday with guests including Mr and Mrs John Fierce of Logan Mr and Mrs George Fierce and Miss Minnie Rice of Co Nancy Bowden both of Chauncey.
Mrs Edrward Minister and her children of Chauncey and sister Mrs I N McHarg with Lois visited Glouster last week as guests of Mr and Mrs Ed Reese.
Mr and Mrs John Williamson and their baby have left Canton QO after months there and moved back to Chauncey to establish residence.
Mr. Paul Fiske has spent the summer employed in Akron and has returned to his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fiske to enter Ohio University this fall.
Mrs. Few and her sons Edward and Elbert were in Columbus on Friday to attend the state fair.
Rev. Gilbert Courtney plans the regular appointment at the Christian church in Green's Run where a homecoming and picnic are set for Sunday September 17.
Francis Donaldson returns to Chauncey from a week with her sister Mrs Agnes Carsey in Athens. The trip included family time and local visits. Mrs Carsey joined in welcoming Francis back at home.
Mrs. Robert E. Nye and her young son travel from Cincinnati to New York City to sail for London where Dr. Robert Nye is based. They are joined by Mrs. Nye’s sister. Dr. Nye, son of Chauncey residents, once worked in Argentina with Dr. Carl Nye. Clyde Bailey and wife mourn their cousin Otis Vernon killed in a Logan area car crash Saturday night.
Torch Willard Baker and daughter Mayme Graff were Athens visitors Tuesday. Mrs Icie Day and son Denver visited Parkersburg Thursday. Miss Orpha Robinson attended the Red Bush school house picnic near Little Hocking Thursday. Martin Green of Coolville was Friday guest of Thomas Dunfee. Harold Brewester returned from Clarksburg for a visit with his father Cyrus Brewester. William Robinson visited Parkersburg Saturday. Alice Coleman spent several days with her aunt Charlotte Scarlett near Little Hocking. Calvin Russell and family left Saturday for Wheeling. Cyrus Jones visited A H Palmer at Little Hocking Saturday. Mrs G W Dewees and son Howard were at Coolville Friday. Calvin Barrows and two Delaware children stayed with his aunt Miss Debbie Dunfee. School opened Tuesday September 5 with Floyd Dinsmore of Athens and Edna Rhodehaver of Guysville as teachers. Mabel Dewees and Lucy Coleman visited Alma Mowery Tuesday. Ladies Aid of the Baptist church meets Susan Palmer and daughter Addie at Little Hocking on Thursday September 7. Arthur Scarlett and family guests include Howard Dewees and son Mr Brown Mary Scarlett and son Ralph. Arthur Watson and S I Dunfee attended Citizen Telephone Co. meeting at Coolville Saturday. Cyrus Jones sold a valuable horse to Mr Tedrow of Nelsonville Monday.
The notice lists multiple marriage licenses with partners from Athens and nearby towns. Names include McKinley Sauer and Edith Kasler, Wendell Wright and Luta McVicker, Oval Sweeney and Neva North, Lawrence Schofield and Helen Rankin, Amos Hawk and Elsie Powers, and Richard Williams with Glenville Burleigh. Rev. Chatley is named in several entries.
WGY Schenectady unveils fall programming starting Monday September 11 featuring The Garden of Allah with Edward Smith and The Wolf cast. The station will air four nights weekly plus extra Friday at 10 30 PM and add daily music and addresses. Daily 2 PM concerts exclude weekends with women focused talks on thrift in the household.
Latrobe T. BE. Fitch and daughter Mil dred and grandson visited Parkersburg recently. Ralph Johnsons returned from Camp Perry and Chillicothe. Caleb Devore of Sistersville spent Thursday with F. D. Shanks. C. Mars bought four Studebaker cars. T. BE. Fitch attended a road meeting at Athens. Cc C. Mars and family drove to Little Hocking. A H Huggins and family returned from Logan. Jake Barrows and two sons of Ravenswood visited. Mant Mooney tours relatives in the area. Ray Gardner and family from Athens enjoy camp ground vacation.
Washington reports another delay in the soldiers bonus bill as conferees from the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee vote five to three to finish ironing out the tariff bill's payment provisions before tackling the bonus.
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