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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1921
Page
3
Neighbors gathered Tuesday evening to honor Mrs. John North on her birthday with twenty guests. The group presented an electric iron and enjoyed dainty refreshments late in the evening. Mrs S L Poston and daughter Miss Lulu of Athens visited Mrs Maria Sheppard on Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs William Mills hosted a 6 o clock dinner Tuesday night with covers for Miss Elizabeth Inman, Mr and Mrs Cecil Shafer and two children. Miss Inman departs Friday for Mannington West Virginia to teach in the high school.
Frank Lowry serves as temporary fire chief replacing Phil Kelch who resigned until a civil service examination selects a permanent successor. Bertha Blum departs for Adrian Michigan to enter St Joseph's College with her brother.
Mr and Mrs W T Bean and Mr and Mrs Karl Lama left on a motor trip to the east. They will visit Washington Boston and New York City.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian church met in the church social rooms Wednesday afternoon. After a business session the group spent the afternoon piecing a quilt. September birthday ladies served dainty refreshments.
Bernard Heselden of Columbus visited here as the guest of John Heselden. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Voigt and family spent Labor Day at Caldwell.
A major wrestling event at the Nelsonville Opera House tomorrow night draws attention across the Hocking valley and Utica home of Hutton as a large delegation to attend is anticipated.
Huiton backers from the city expect victory with a huge Greek turnout within a hundred miles. Katsinaro was guest of honor during a prior visit with days of feasts. Max Valkenburg from Nelsonville faces Fabian of Poston in a rugged bout. Miller and Malone duel for mat supremacy amid speed and strength. Traction company plans two cars for fans returning home. Athens residents show strong enthusiasm with many ringside reservations.
A large crowd gathered at E E Dille’s farm to enjoy two well played ball games and races. Amesville lost to Sugar Creek 6 5 in the morning while Sugar Creek beat Dale 4 3 in the afternoon. Ransom Gage won the running jump, his daughter won the girls race, Ted Merrill took the standing jump, and Mr. Snyder of Sugar Creek won the ugly man contest. Burrell Strode captured the slow horse race as the Four string band provided dance tunes.
Heavy rain Tuesday left roads bad and ground damp for a fair. Mrs. Kila Caldwell’s barn caught fire from a lightning strike Tuesday afternoon and burned. Emmett Cook’s car inside the barn was consumed. Schools restarted Monday. Marie Moody of Bartio oversees Hermon school. Mrs. Nelleville returned Saturday from Nelsonville to care for her sick mother. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Love of Boston visit their brother Roy. Lillian Bardin visited Chesterhill. Arch McCune owns a new Ford. Mr. and Mrs. Harris of Walkersville WV visit their son Oscar here.
Mrs. S Frum suffered a badly sprained ankle after a fall on Thursday. Mrs. J N Brown and two Athens children visit Mr and Mrs Harry Brown. Mrs Sallie Brooks returns from Columbus. Lon Reeves buys the John Lee property and moves family there. Mrs Amanda Wells hosts a Tuesday dinner with Mrs Baker Miss Faye Baker Mrs William Stanley Mrs Julia Martin Mrs Henry Masketer. Eli Rife and John Stanley attend the ox roast at McArthur on Monday. Baptist aid and Sunday school hold a social at the church Wednesday with ice cream and cake. Mrs Allison of Athens visits Mrs Henry Baker and daughter Faye. M E ladies meet at Mrs Baughman Thursday afternoon.
Beaumont residents join J. H. Lock and Pauline Hill for Labor Day visit in Logan. Mrs. Myrtle Pidcock leaves Saturday for a week fishing at Indian Lake with Harve Courtney and daughter.
Labor Day activities spotted in Nelsonville and nearby towns. Paul Fisk begins first term teaching high school at The Plains. A C Bowers visits Alma Bricker in Chauncey. Ervin Pidcock returns home from Corning. Area schools resume as children go back to classes. Latimer returns from Taylor Ridge after a week with J H Lock. Tate Ryan family visits Nelsonville. mine at Chauncey operates full time after eight months. George Shafer returns from Horse Creek W Va where he laid track for New York Coal Co amid Miner tensions in Boone county.
The Ohio State and Ohio Bell Telephone Companies faced a joint state and federal hearing to decide on a merger covering 75 Ohio cities valued at 80 million dollars. Opponents included Columbus city attorney C. H. Leach and the Ohio Federation of Labor, while supporters promised petitions from citizens in 70 counties.
Amesville residents report Errol Evans recovering well after surgery in Marietta and expected to return home soon. Lewis Donaldson suffers broken ribs and bruises from a cow mishap milking Thursday morning. Ben and Mrs. Covert visit Athens for a two week stay at W. ER Goddard farm with Gladys Goddard. Bruce North of Crooksville and Mrs. North visit relatives. Lucile Porter Velma Jones and Thelma Colvin travel to Marietta Monday.
A 77 year old Catlettsburg, Kentucky man testifies Nerv Worth improves appetite and sleep after doctor treatments failed. His wife also reports benefits from the vegetable tonic noted as a safe family remedy for all ages. Sold and guaranteed by McKee Drug Co. and leading druggists.
Mr and Mrs D B Bennett and their two Athens sons spent the weekend with relatives. Miss Sarah Peterson, now of Youngstown, arrived Tuesday and may enliven the oil business. Miss Kathryn Gibson traveled to Cincinnati Monday for music studies. M F Gilchrist of Charleston W Va, a former local teacher, visited Wednesday and appeared well.
Mrs. Lucy Adair visits her son W R Adair in Mars Pennsylvania. At Mt Hermon Labor Day ball game Sugar Creek defeats Dale. In afternoon Amesville defeats the winners. Visitors at W R Goddard home include Miss Mary Goddard Oklahoma Francis Henry Saltville and T W Marriam Skowhegan. Mrs H C Joy and Pauline Joy return from McConnelsville guest of G W Lovell family. Nathan Burgess Bern injured in a runaway and treated by Dr Weber.
Carlo Norway, a London art colony leader, moves to the United States to introduce stencilled frocks and gowns. His silk and textile designs, developed over years, drew elite patrons like the Duchess of Rutland and Lady Cunard. The waterproof oil paint keeps designs from cracking, and dealers race to fulfill custom orders.
In Williamson West Virginia on September 8 state police report Stringtown mountaineers, known for years as a sniper stronghold on the Kentucky side of Tug river, signaled surrender after being fired on. Officials say the town capitulated and may see a mass arrest with leaders facing trial while others are brought to Merrimac for processing.
Twenty five persons were injured when a bomb was thrown today in a bathing establishment at Varazze near Genoa. The attack occurred as hundreds were on their summer vacation, including several women and children.
The dated quip contrasts views on beauty and infrastructure as a speaker pivots from admiring scenery to praising roads, illustrating shifting attitudes toward transportation and travel during the era.
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