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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1921

Page

3

Nelsonville August Births in 1921 Record

August births in Nelsonville and York township announced by Dr. C. C. Butt. List shows boys born to Barber Shaner Bruce Bauer Corsner and girls to Smith Brooks Wolf Woods Beliford Birchfield June Taylor.

Nelsonville York Township C. C. Butt Leslie Inez Barber Emma Shaner Otealia Bruce Anna Bauer Walter Edith Corsner Jas Berdie Smith Chas Myrtle Brooks Clarence Alma Wolf Blanche Woods Morgan Lillie Beliford Garrett Mary Birchfield Geo Sadie June Matilda Taylor

Past Chiefs Enjoy Hostess Mrs Will King Meeting

Mrs Will King hosted the Past Chiefs regular meeting with a business session followed by a social hour and a two course luncheon. Attendees included Mesdames Bertha Bateman Lena White Nelle Spray Myrtle Eddy Clara Bateman and Misses Louise Pearce and Bertha Howard.

Will King Mesdames Bertha Bateman Lena White Nelle Spray Myrtle Eddy Clara Bateman Louise Pearce Bertha Howard

Four Men Named in Drunk Definition Case

Four individuals identified as being drunk are named in a court record: C Wallace, Frank Lowery, Frank Wendell and Curly Perkins. The note provides no further charges or outcomes.

C. Wallace Frank Lowery Frank Wendell Curly Perkins

Court Records Note Fine in Mayor McCune’s Court

A report states that an individual drew a fine of ten dollars and costs in Mayor McCune's court on Saturday.

McCune

Misses and Men List Traveling to Delaware for OWU

Miss Mary Sharp Helen Ohlin Esther Verhes Lucile Stalter and Wilbur Martin John Zellar Carl Stratton William Lancaster Clyde Verhes Martin Lutz Brownie Quigley and Bob Smith depart today and tomorrow for Delaware to attend OWU events hosted by the Ohio Wesleyan University.

Mary Sharp Helen Ohlinger Esther Verhes Lucile Stalter Wilbur Martin John Zellar Carl Stratton William Lancaster Clyde Verhes Martin Lutz Brownie Quigley Bob Smith Delaware W. U

Mrs Will Dawson Returns After Four Weeks Illness

Mrs Will Dawson came home Saturday to Columbus after a four week illness and operation at Grant hospital. Mrs George Barrows hosted as her guest Saturday Miss Grace Duckworth of Columbus.

Will Dawson Columbus Grant Hospital George Barrows Grace Duckworth

Funeral services for Catherine Speelman held at Diamond church

Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Diamond church at 2 o'clock for Catherine Speelman nine months old daughter of Mr and Mrs James Speelman of the Diamond Factory district. Burial was made at Greenlawn.

Diamond Church Catherine Speelman James Speelman Diamond Factory Greenlawn

Mrs Sisson Enjoys Lengthy Airplane Ride

Mrs. C. H. Sisson took a long airplane ride last evening and enjoyed every minute of the flight.

C. H. Sisson

Mrs James Grant Visits Columbus Parents

Mrs James Grant of Columbus spent Sunday as a guest of her parents Mr and Mrs William Hick in this city.

James Grant Columbus William Hick

Doanville Greys Top Millfield in Rain Shortened Game

Doanville Greys defeated Millfield first team 2 to 1 in six innings at Millfield Sunday afternoon. Robinett pitched for Doanville allowing two singles and striking out 10. Doanville had four singles and a triple, highlighted by F Thom son’s three base hit. Game was called by umpire Courtney due to rain.

Doanville Greys Millfield Robinett Doanville F. Thomson Courtney

Mrs Warrington and son Mayne return from Western motor trip

Mrs. J. Warrington and her son Mayne have come back after a motor journey through the West, visiting Richmond and Indianapolis in Indiana Decatur in Kentucky and St. Louis in Missouri.

Mrs Missouri Reeves and Grandson Visit Columbus

Mrs Missouri Reeves spent the weekend in Columbus with her grandson Floyd and Chester Six joining the visit for a family weekend trip in the city.

Missouri Reeves Floyd Chester Six Columbus

Kimberly Downs The Plains 5 to 2 In Sunday Baseball Showdown

Kimberly toppled The Plains 5 to 2 as Albert Brown matched Howard in a pitching duel. Brown fanned fourteen with Howard nine. Landerback Figgins and Farms starred in Kim bers field. Wise doubled for The Plains driving in two runs in the seventh to break the shutout.

Kimberly Plains Albert Brown Howard Brown Landerback Figgins Farms Dr. Wise

Solemn Hull Burial for ZR-2 Victims

British and American victims of the ZR-2 disaster were honored together in Hull. Five British victims, found thus far, were buried in a common grave in a public ceremony. Thousands lined the streets as motor trucks and trailers formed the funeral procession.

Hull England

Gore man’s will contested over estate and oil wells

Late Charles Williams of Gore faced a will dispute in Troy with Judge Jones presiding due to a potential conflict involving Judge Pettit’s brother. A jury will hear evidence from 41 witnesses sequenced over several days, with Donald Williams challenging his father’s will which left funds to the local Elks lodge for a lodge home. Congressmen Ricketts represents the plaintiff.

Charles Williams Gore Lodge of Elks Congressman Ricketts

Care for Infant Belongings with Blue Levil

A dated notice urges careful handling of baby items by soaking the unmentionables in Blue Levil. The line reads 9-12-46, signaling a postwar home cleaning tip or ad from that period.

Baby

Entertains Sunday School Class At Poplar Street

Mrs. T. S. Bush with Mrs. H. W. Wolfe hosted Mrs. Robert Hickman’s Sunday school class, members meeting last Thursday evening at Mrs. Bush’s home on Poplar street. Needle work and social time followed a business session, a two course lunch was served, and twenty members attended. Guests included Mrs. Frances Docie, Mrs. John Hill, Mrs. J. W. Scott, Mrs. Ed Humphrey, Mrs. Walter Lines and daughter, Mrs. F. F. Davis, Miss Ruth Wolfe, and Mrs. Harry Walters of Albuquerque New Mexico.

T. S. Bush H. W. Wolfe Robbert Hickman Bush Poplar Street Frances Docie John Hill J. W. Scott Ed Humphrey

Miss Jus Wolfe Hosts Poplar Street Music Evening

Miss Jus Wolfe entertained friends Wednesday night at her Poplar Street home. The event featured music and late hour refreshments for guests Lulu Figgins Mildred Wend Nelle Bumgardner Barrel Figgins Ern Hoskins Roland Malone and Mr and Mrs Ed Humphrey.

Audit Finds Murray Sub-District Books In First Class Order

The audit of Conrad Wein, Murray sub-district secretary treasurer, shows records balanced to the penny. March 1 1921 cash balance was 7259.99 with six months receipts totaling 479. (Numbers retained from source. read as readable facts: cash balances, receipts, expenditures, and idle mines explain reduced August balance.)

Conrad Wein Murray Isaac Jones Worthy Parker Robert Bell Wein Logan Nelsonville

Hoon Returns to Chillicothe Church after Vacation

Miles E. Hoon resumes duties at Bridge Street Church of Christ Chillicothe after a vacation spent at Bishopville and Winona Lake Ind attending the Churches of Christ convention. His Bishopville revival drew many faithful from long absences and featured strong sermons with participation from the Gloucester orchestra and local supporters. A homecoming was marked by enthusiastic attendance and hoped for revival repeats next year.

Miles FE. Hoon Bishopville Winona Lake Ind Churches of Christ Bridge Street Hoon

Glouster Beats Millfield 2 1 in Loose Riverside Match

Glouster defeated Millfield 2 to 1 yesterday afternoon on the local grounds in a loosely played game. Several Glouster regulars were absent from the lineup.

Glouster Millfield

Funeral services for Chris Schoenian held in Trimble

The funeral was conducted this afternoon at 3 by Harry M. Wilson of the Glouster Church of Christ. Interment followed in Russell Cemetery near Jacksonville. Schoenian, 66, died Saturday afternoon from stomach cancer after a lingering illness, survived by his second wife and seven children from his first marriage and a 28 year member of the Jacksonville R. of P. lodge.

Chris Schoenian Trimble Harry M. Wilson Glouster

Movie Scandals Highlight Tumbler of Silent Era

A string of deaths suicides and scandals in early cinema peaks with Virginia Rappe's death Olive Thomas dies in Paris from poisoning Zelda Crosby dies by self harm in New York after a love affair with a producer Hollywood hush money paid to quash publicity at a Montmart road house involving Fatty Arbuckle Nevada moves to nullify Mary Pickford's divorce Charlie Chaplin divorces on cruelty grounds.

Virginia Rappe Olive Thomas Paris Montmart Zelda Crosby New York Woburn Mass Fatty Arbuckle Nevada Mary Pickford Douglas Fairbanks Charlie Chaplin

Local residents visit relos and attend events across Athens area

Latrobe Misses Mildred and Sara Shanks visited at Clifford Bean's home in Athens. Mrs. C. C. Mars visited Portsmouth relatives. Mrs. Wm Hayes and two children from Middletown stayed with T. E. Fitch. Mildred Fitch left for Ohio University. Schools opened with strong attendance. Vern Dixon family visited Edgar Dixon near Coolville. T. E. Fitch visited Athens briefly. Bertha Curtis of Little Mocking visited C. C. Mars. Excursion to Cincinnati Saturday. Addison Russell hosted Sunday at Fairview. Durain Butts left for Sandusky from Ewers home. Ed Carleton and Harry Carleton hosted Sunday. C. C. Mars visiting New Vienna.

Mildred Sara Shanks Clifford Bean Athens C. C. Mars Portsmouth Wm. Hayes Middletown T. E. Fitch Mildred Fitch Ohio University Vern Dixon Edgar Dixon Coolville T. FE Fitch Bertha Curtis Little

Wreck on Juergensmeier Hill Involves Ed Bishop Car

The machine driven by Miss Lelia Ash was wrecked on Juergensmeier hill west of town Sunday after an oncoming car forced it into the ditch. One front wheel was mashed but no one was injured.

Ed Bishop Lelia Ash Juergensmeier Hill

Nine-filed race for county board of education positions

The county board of education race grows with three more petitions from William Stone Green township Samuel Hanna Ward township and Samuel Blinn Falls bringing the total candidates to nine. The field is scattered across the county promising a lively contest.

Liquor law violators rounded up in sister city action

Information from New Straitsville reports several violators caught in an investigation by law enforcement. The exact number is unclear but the informant estimates more than six. Accused individuals have been cited to appear and answer the charges.

New Straitsville

Local trespass case lands two men in court

Jess Reougher and Roy Leminger appeared before Justice of the Peace D. H. Lappen for involvement in a melon patch theft from Homer Stires near Haydenville. Each faced a fine of one dollar plus about twelve dollars in costs.

Jess Reougher Roy Leminger Justice of the Peace D. H. Lappen Melon Homer Stires Haydenville Justice Lappen

Mayors Court Busy and Schoolroom Expansions Planned

Mayor Miller's court dealt with offenses including a disturbance case for Walley Wright and Ted Carrigan and a motor truck license violation by Emil Eichel. Walter Lehman was bound over to the grand jury on a $500 bond after waiving examination. Planned alterations at Blosser and Edwards properties on North Street will create two eighth grades from Central and mixed fourth and fifth grades for the winter term.

Miller Walley Wright Ted Carrigan Emil Eichel Walter Lehman Buckeye Wright Carrigans Fichels Lehman Grand Jury Blosser and Edwards North Street Logan Board of Education

New heir welcomed by Stracke and Mahoney families

Mr and Mrs Fred Stracke of this city announce another grandchild a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Adam Mahoney of Detroit before her marriage Minnie Stracke was the brides name original phrasing notes the family ties and place of birth but omits exact date or weight.

Fred Stracke Adam Mahoney Detroit

Big Gun Arrives for Logan Public Square Planting

A naval gun awarded to Logan arrives by rail and will be unloaded and moved to the public square with labor from local volunteers. The gun, 16 feet long and about 16 000 pounds with base, will be installed as a civic display funded by public spirited citizens and organizations. Williams will case opens.

Logan Ricketts

Reform preacher links Arbuckle case to movie moral decay

Rev John Roach Straton, a noted reformer, branded the Arbuckle-Rappe scandal as evidence that films corrupt American morals more than any agency. He described the film industry as rotten top to bottom and warned that actors are held as heroes by youths, with harmful effects when their morality is found wanting.

New York Arbuckle-Rappe John Roach Straton Straton

Buckeye State Building & Loan Co Promotes Safety

Columbus advertises Buckeye State Building & Loan Co as a strong, trusted lender. It loans only on homes, uses first mortgages, maintains a large reserve over $525000, and invites new business with high interest and safety at 22 West Gay Street, Rankin Building.

Buckeye State Building & Loan Co Rankin Bldg West Gay St Columbus Ohio

Movies threaten the nation’s moral life says official data

Official data shows a great percentage of young girls becoming immoral are influenced by movies. The same is true of boys who develop into criminals. The speaker warns that the movies as now conducted threaten the nation’s moral life.

Fragmented OCR financial fragments prompt terse headline

A garbled OCR snippet shows numbers like 48,000.00 222,758.63 and 1,027,602.20 alongside 25.86 and 270,768.68. The text ends with unreadable trailing letters, offering no clear event, date, or entities.

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