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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1921

Page

5

Pythian Sisters Meet and Local Moves Reported

The Pythian Sisters set 7 20 this evening for their meeting. Residents including Mrs. R H Burson and son Glen visit Urbana. Sherrards moved to 95 East State. Huff and daughter Annette return from Chillicothe. Hazel Roach heads to Mansfield for a domestic science teaching post. Edward Wise undergoes surgery. many others travel or return from trips and visits locally.

R. H. Burson Glen Shade Urbana H. O. Burson

Quick Breakfasts and Electric Toasters Advertised

A brief ad extols morning breaks with an electric toaster lineup and a range of home electricals. It highlights irons washing machines irons heaters cook stoves and calls for a demonstration.

Mrs J A Watkins Leaves for Manteno Visit

Mrs J A Watkins and niece Miss Ethel Anthony depart Saturday for Manteno Illinois for an indefinite visit with her son in law and daughter Rev and Mrs A E Linfield.

J. A. Watkins Ethel Anthony Manteno Rev A. E. Linfield

Mrs Julia Stanley Returns From Visit With Relatives

Mrs Julia Stanley, son Herold and daughter Ruth of Columbus, return to their home last Saturday after spending two weeks visiting Mr and Mrs Li Stanley of West Union street and other relatives near Athens.

L. H. Stanley Bernard Bernice West Union Street Columbus Delaware Marysville Julia Stanley Herold Ruth Stanley Athens

Release granted to Rev Ahlbrand for health recovery

Rev Ahlbrand receives a year of release from regular pastoral duties to regain health. He will engage in evangelistic work that will not tax his strength, focusing on activities that preserve vitality while serving mission.

Ahlbrand

Roach Returns Home to Resume Ohio University Studies

Westcott Roach, a former House of Representatives Post Office aide in Washington D C since last February, has gone back to his parents home and will re-enter Ohio University to complete his college course.

Westcott Roach House of Representatives Washington D. C Harry M. Roach Ohio University

Miss Isabel Sherrard to Stay With Miss Poston Ahead of College

Miss Isabel Sherrard of Huntington West Virginia arrived today and will be house guest of Miss Mary Poston at 29 Park Place until college opens September 13. Sherrard is a student at Ohio University and a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

Isabel Sherrard Huntington W. Va Mary Poston Park Place Sherrard Ohio University Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority

Mills Family Hosts Amesville Guests

Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Mills of 14 Maplewood Drive entertained their nephew Wyatt McDaniel and Miss Nelle Evans of Amesville. Miss Evans was en route to Cleveland to take a teaching position in the schools there for the coming year.

N. E. Mills Maplewood Drive Wyatt McDaniel Nelle Evans Amesville

Family auto trip ends with museum visits and praise for roads

Dr. C. L. Jones and family completed a 264 mile trip from Grantsville Maryland to Huntington and Baltimore visiting Gettysburg Philadelphia Atlantic City Johns Hopkins and the University of Maryland. They praised roads and lights but noted poor highway conditions in Athens County.

C. L. Jones Robert Rolland Ruth Grantsville Maryland Athens Pittsburg C. E. Skinner Gettysburg Philadelphia Atlantic City Baltimore Jones University of Maryland Johns Hopkins Athens County

U C D Club entertained by Mrs Bennett

A U C D Club gathering was hosted yesterday afternoon by Mrs. H T Bennett at 60 West State Street. Sixteen attended including Mrs L D Radcliff Miss Ethel Radcliff Mrs Roy Pilcher Mrs Charles F P McBee and Miss Edith McBee. Miss Radcliff performed piano solos and a well appointed collation was served to the sixteen attendees.

H. T. Bennett West State Street L. D. Radcliff Ethel Radcliff Roy Pilcher Charles FP. McBee Edith McBee Radcliff

Ladies Sewing Club Hosts Mrs Winters at State Street Home

Mrs. S. S. Winters hosted the Ladies Tuesday sewing club at 85 West State Street with 25 members in attendance. Flowers from her garden complemented bouquets as members enjoyed needlework, a business session, and luncheon served by Beatrice Kinsel and guests including Mrs. Roy Dupler, Mrs. H. L. Wheaton, Mrs. Daniel Baird, Mrs. Fred Mansfield, Mrs. H. H. Kinsel and Beatrice.

S. S. Winters West State Street Ladies Roy Dupler H. L. Wheaton Daniel Baird Fred Mansfield H. H. Kinsel Beatrice

Simmons College to host service bureau for industry hires

Boston September 9 a service bureau is planned at Simmons College to help industrial firms obtain specially trained employees. Employers would subscribe and pay a terminal fee for expert advice in selecting workers with specific specialized skills.

College Service Bureau Boston Simmons College

Woman Shot Dead in Crowded Boston Streetcar

An attractive young woman was shot six times on a busy Boston streetcar. The killer was overpowered by passengers as the crime took place. Authorities have not yet identified the victim.

Boston

Taxi phone installed at Front Street corner

Isaac Jones and Worthy Parker, miners auditing committee members, went to Murray with Robert Bell to conduct the semi annual audit of Conrad Wein, secretary treasurer of the miners organization in this sub district.

Isaac Jones Worthy Parker Murray Conrad Wein Robert Bell

Train Strikes Car at Front Street Crossing

An automobile carrying Mr and Mrs Tom Morgan and several friends was hit by a train at Front street crossing last night. No injuries occurred though the car sustained a mashed front wheel a damaged hood and bent fender with repair costs about fifty dollars. The Morgan party was traveling east on Front street and the north view of the track was blocked by buildings as a train pushing a flat car struck the vehicle just as it began to cross.

Tom Morgan Front Street

Maplewood and Columbus residents visit Stewart friends

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Biddison of Maplewood and Mrs. Chester Davis of Columbus traveled to Stewart yesterday to spend a few days with friends.

Thomas Biddison Maplewood Chester Davis Columbus Stewart

Pastor Harry M. Wilson Returns From Winona Lake Trip

Pastor Harry M. Wilson and Mrs. Wilson with their three children returned from Cincinnati where Mrs. Wilson and the children visited relatives for a week. Wilson attended a church conference at Winona Lake Indiana and detoured home via Cincinnati.

Harry M. Wilson Church of Christ

Methodist Church to Cancel Sunday Service

The church will not hold a preaching service Sunday because Pastor Rev Landsitter is away at a conference in Circleville. Other services will proceed as usual.

Methodist Church Landsitter Circleville

Glouster and Millfield Set Sunday Local Game Start

Glouster hosts Millfield Sunday afternoon with a 2 30 start. Millfield batteries are Omen and Thieson while Glouster batteries are Wedd and Skinner.

Glouster Millfield Millfield Battery Omen and Thieson Glouster Battery Wedd and Skinner

Good Roads Ice Cream Supper Planned on Congress Run

An ice cream supper will be held Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Herman Kloh at the foot of the John LeFever hill to raise funds for Congress Run road improvements. Ample parking and seating are arranged to accommodate a large crowd.

Congress Run Herman Kloh John LeFever

Mrs Ezra Weaver and Son Visit Friends in New Lexington

Mrs Ezra Weaver and her son Frank spent yesterday as guests of friends in New Lexington, visiting Gladys Roberts and Etta Johnson.

Ezra Weaver Frank Gladys Roberts Etta Johnson New Lexington

Eat Too Well Girls Alarmed at Weight Gain

At the Federal Reserve Bank in Philadelphia 940 employees gained 10 000 pounds in a year after a scientifically managed lunch program cut rushing and improper eating. Women workers fear rapid weight gain could hurt future prospects while lunches cost 25 cents with dessert.

Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank

New Music Teaching Method By Mrs Ward

Mrs Justine Ward unveils a new method for teaching music to children claiming any six year old can learn to love and use music freely. The approach emphasizes early expression and does not introduce staff notation until after three months of instruction.

Pais Justine Ward

Estates Being Ruined by Heavy Taxation in England

London dispatch reports large English estates being broken up due to soaring land taxes and upkeep costs after World War I. Duke of Portland hints Welbeck Abbey may not be kept, with inheritance tax cited as a major factor. Other dukes also sell substantial properties amid a shift in land ownership. Goldfish plan to fight mosquitoes in Wapakoneta ends with disappointment after budget review.

Clyde A. Beals United Press London England Atlantic All England Duke of Portland Welbeck Abbey America Duke of Bedford Duke of Devonshire Devonshire House Park Lane Daily Herald Pall Mall Gazette Sidney Webb

Medicine in tablet form quickly reaches the root of trouble

An old description notes that the medicine in tablet form acts rapidly to reach the source of the problem and produce the desired effect.

Last Poultry Culling Meeting Scheduled in Athens

The Amos Driggs farm in Athens township will host the final poultry culling demonstration of the year on Monday September 12 at 9 30 A M. This marks the 25th meeting in the Better Poultry Campaign organized by the Farm Bureau.

Amos Driggs Athens Township Farm Bureau

High enrollment surge in Athens County high schools

Reports from County Superintendent Guy Dinsmoor show record high registration across Athens County high schools with substantial increases at most schools reporting. Several districts added from ten to over twenty students while Albany and Jackson ville saw notable jumps. a new compulsory attendance law is cited as a key factor and educators credit greater value placed on high school education.

Guy Dinsmoor Athens County Athens High School Siei Chauncey High School Jacksonville Stewart Canaanville Coolville Albany New Marshfield Boards of

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