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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1922
Page
5
Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Jefferson, with Mrs. J. B. Price and daughters Rose and Martha Price, motor to Bloomingburg, parental home of Mr. Jefferson and Mrs. Price’s cousins J. A. and Ralph Barrett. They spent Monday in Columbus before returning home.
The Standard Bearers of the M E church met at the Slutz home for the Mite Box offering and officer elections. New officers are President Mildred Mansfield, Vice President Ruth Miller, Treasurer Grace Lawrence, Recording Secretary Janice Battin, Corresponding Secretary Mary Slutz, Press Secretary Otha Beasley. Mrs Daniel McGurk attended, next meeting is at Miss Francis Lee’s home in October.
A Thursday evening bridge and 500 party will be held at the Country Club. Mrs. Robert Hodkins Mrs. W E Moler and Mrs. R L Woodworth head the committee in charge.
Mr. and Mrs. James Watkins of North Lewisburg visit relatives in Athens Carbondale and Nelsonville with Mr. John Allen and daughter Mary Esther of West Mansfield accompanying them during the trip.
Mr and Mrs G M Romine of 14 North Cemetery Street announce the birth of a son named Ivan Leroy born Sunday September 3 at their home or local facility.
Gordon Bush arrives home Sunday evening from De Beque Colorado where he spent the summer working on a cattle ranch near that place.
Mr. P. Hewett of New Marshfield has been in Columbus several days visiting the families of G. H. Hewitt and I. H. Boden.
Mr and Mrs Alex Moore spent Labor Day recess in Cambridge visiting the former's brother Mr T H Moore.
Mrs. Mary Cline departed Monday evening for Columbus where she will take a new job. The move places her in a professional role with responsibilities in the city.
Mr and Mrs Luther Barnes and Mr and Mrs Paul Barnes with children Bernice and Arthur of Glouster were Monday guests of Mr and Mrs FE Harriman on Richland avenue.
Paul Haning, employed in Detroit with Packard this summer, returned home Monday evening. He will finish his studies at Athens high school in December and plans to enter Ohio University.
The Woman's Relief Corps will meet at 7 o'clock at the Red Men's hall. Initiation will take place and arrangements will be made for the district convention of the W R C to be held October 17.
Mrs. Fannie Minear reports a telegram birth of a son named John Calvin born Sunday September 3 to Mr. and Mrs. Horace Humphrey of Oriskany New York. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Humphrey of New York City and the great grandson of Mrs. Minear of East State Street.
Mr and Mrs W E Peters arrived home Monday evening from a motoring trip to Cedar Point and Detroit Michigan.
Mrs E S Koons and her son Rexford came back Monday evening after a weeklong lake trip visiting Cleveland Buffalo Niagara Falls and Cedar Point.
Mrs. Julia Lines of Toledo and her sister Mrs. E. E. Aumiller traveled to Columbus by car Friday and returned Monday. They were joined by Mr. Moore on Saturday. The Moores visited their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. FE Gillette while Mrs. Aumiller and her sister stayed with their brother Mr. A. L. Achauer and other relatives.
Mrs. S. D. Thompson and her daughter Margaret Anne have returned after a short visit in Portsmouth where they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kelso.
Mr and Mrs A L Johnson traveled to Columbus Sunday and were joined by their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs A V Linscott. The group then motor to Munice Indiana to visit cousins William Cox Al Cox and H H McMahon and families. They plan a ten day trip.
Mr and Mrs E G Burt and children Billy and Margaret Edith of 8 Palmer Street and Mr and Mrs G L Wise of Richland Avenue traveled to Chillicothe on Saturday and spent Labor Day with Mr and Mrs Vern Johnson.
Mrs. Harry W. Watson and her son Jack of Columbus arrived Monday to be guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles DeMolet Jr. at 80 North Court Street.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Carr visited at the latter's parental home in Mc Arthur during the Labor Day recess. Mr. Carr returned home while Mrs. Carr stayed on for a longer visit.
Prof C H Growdon and his family arrived in Athens Sunday from Chicago. They enjoyed a pleasant vacation while he pursued duties at the University of Chicago.
Mr and Mrs Frank Sweeney of Akron arrived by motor from Columbus where they stayed with Dr and Mrs William Woolley. They plan to visit Chauncey and other relatives while Willett Sweeney, who was here last week, returns to Columbus to enter school.
Mr and Mrs D Forsyth and their infant have completed a visit to La Crosse Wisconsin at Mrs Forsyths parents home and returned home.
Mrs. Eli Dunkle is at home after a visit to Cincinnati and McArthur. Miss Helen Roush came back Monday night from Newcastle Indiana where she visited Miss Helen Sherlock.
Judge and Mrs. L. G. Worstell and their son Lawrence are at home after visiting Goshen Indiana with Judge and Mrs. J. S. Drake.
Sumner Price departed Sunday for Louisville Kentucky to resume medical studies at the University of Louisville where he will begin his junior year.
Dr and Mrs W B Dailey and Mr Russell Fuller of Akron motored here and spent the Labor Day period with home folks.
Memphis Tennessee Sept 5 Jake Cohen editor of the Labor Review a leading southern labor publication was released on 1900 bond after arrest for violating the Chicago injunction by publishing an editorial attacking non union railway workers.
To keep corset makers afloat, manufacturers press men to wear corsets. The appeal frames the garment as a fashion and economic support for industry amid hardship.
The piece argues that well bred people avoid tipping to impress others or display recklessness. It condemns giving a waiter a disproportionate gratuity as vulgar and likely to provoke derision from the recipient. It suggests tips should be modest and unobtrusive.
A wave of weekend crashes across Athens county leaves several seriously injured and many with minor injuries. The Chauncey Glouster road corridor bears the worst toll with multiple wrecks, including a severe incident where Roy Douglas was badly injured after motorist Albert Layton failed to pass and collided near Norristown. Deputy McKinley arrests Layton. settlement reached with Douglas.
The article notes advance Fall jewelry styles including rings pins necklaces and bracelets as part of updating outfits for the season. It invites women to visit the store to view the new selections and consult experts on correct jewelry trends.
Tom, 77, died at home near Albany after heart trouble. He lived in Lee township for 40 years, formerly of Munkingum county. Survived by wife, four daughters Leona Masters, Stella, Grace, Nancy. two sons George and Henry. Charlie Tom. five grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday led by Rev. Warner. burial in town house cemetery. Many relatives listed in attendance.
The Athens township Farm Bureau holds its annual meeting at the Jackville school house Thursday at 7 30 pm with addresses by Driggs Watkins Linscott Finsterwald and Baker covering boys club girls work fireless cooker poultry culling cooperative buying and city marketing. The Waterloo township bureau plans a similar meeting at New Marshfield high school Friday at 7 30 pm.
A Monday afternoon game at the local grounds saw Glouster High lose to the alumni team by a 24 to 0 score. A fair sized crowd witnessed the contest as civic groups and lodge members enjoyed picnics nearby. Mary L Blair aged 68 died Monday at Amesville home of her son in law and daughter. Funeral set for Wednesday at Amesville Methodist Church. Leo White called to Buchtel by death of his sister in law Mrs White. Funeral held at Nelsonville and burial at Greenlawn Cemetery.
New York astrologist Laurel Miller says two new planets, Tasma and Elsar, have been revealed by her occult mathematics and seeks official recognition. The U S Naval Observatory, led by Captain Austin Katz, remains skeptical and will examine her data like any other scientific claim.
An advertisement touts Blue Devil Cleanser for hair that is sweet and fluffy. The copy uses numbers 9 4 6 8 as a code or sequence associated with the product claim.
About 50 relatives and neighbors gathered at Mrs. Wilson Werner’s home near Millfield to celebrate her 79th birthday. A noon luncheon on the lawn and an afternoon of socializing followed, and she received many pretty and useful presents from the well wishers.
Washington September 5 five minutes after the nomination reached the Capitol from the White House the Senate formally approved President Harding's selection of former Senator George Sutherland of Utah to succeed John H Clarke of Ohio as associate justice of the United States Supreme Court.
Mr and Mrs R A Chapman of Columbus visit Mr and Mrs E J Eddy this week. Chapman has spent 17 years with the police department in the capital city.
Mrs. C V Curman and her son Kenneth Curtman of Columbus are spending a few days with relatives and friends in the city.
Mr and Mrs F D McCarty and two sons Floyd and Culver traveled from Columbus and stayed with Mr and Mrs W H Duncan over the weekend.
The Rev. Cole son of Mr and Mrs A W Cole of Trimble wed Miss Gertrude Mary Craver of Francesville Indiana at the bride’s parents home on August 26. Rev Cole studied at Butler College Indianapolis and has served in the ministry five years. Mrs Cole and daughter Hazel of Trimble and Leonard McCullough traveled to Indiana for the wedding.
Mr and Mrs Fred Gumther and baby and Mrs Mary Hamilton of Akron are guests of relatives in the city. Floyd Clark left yesterday for Pittsburg after a few days with Mr and Mrs John Clark Sr and Mr and Mrs John Clark Jr.
Labor Day gathering at the Asa Vincent home featured a bountiful dinner served on two long tables. Music by the young folks followed by ice cream and cake. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. McDonald and others.
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