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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1922
Page
5
Athens reports one hundred thousand Greek troops evacuated from Asia Minor as war ministry announces the operation. The action reflects a broad withdrawal amid ongoing military campaigns in the region.
Westerville headlined by a Southeastern District of Women’s Federated Clubs meeting at the Chamber of Commerce. Mrs J H Berry was named chairman of the new illiteracy correction department by state president Mrs Selover. Plans to entertain the Athens district on October 24 25 were set and a Red Cross delegate was chosen for Columbus September 14 15. The playground on West State street closes for summer with Elks funding the new home site.
Glouster Ret. Landsitter attends the annual conference in Logan causing no preaching services at the M F E church this Sunday. Mrs. Dulaney and daughter Elma visit Columbus for a few days. James Logue Sr. learns his son James Jr. will return home Saturday after a motorcycle accident. Frank Wolf visits Columbus with son Arthur recovering from appendectomy. Church of Christ pastor Harry M. Wilson reports a successful New Straitsville meeting with 10 baptisms and reopening after two years. Glouster A B team defeats Hemlock 14 to 7 and seeks a game on the local grounds next Sunday.
When children begin school this Fall a thorough eye examination helps detect defects that can hinder learning. Early glasses prevent strain and help eyes develop normally, often allowing glasses to be discontinued within a year. Bring your child for an eye exam at the start of the school year.
Miss Glennella Burleigh of Guysville and Mr. Richard Williams of Athens R D No 5 wed quietly Saturday at the bridegroom’s aunt and uncle’s home in Athens. Rev M E Chatley officiated. the bride taught school and the groom farms. Friends attended and gave a miscellaneous shower with many gifts.
Mrs. Everett Salters came home Saturday night from Columbus where she visited relatives. She was joined by cousin Mrs. Helen Keister of Columbus who plans a visit here. Mr. Salters and Miss Nellie Stansbury of Rutland accompanied Mrs. Salters to Columbus.
Chillicothe school teacher Miss Grace McGrath spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Elizabeth McGrath.
Mrs W W Ackley returns to Park Place home after summer at Caldwell parental home and resumes teaching duties at Athens High School.
Miss Glenna Penrod of Trimble returns from California and Cleveland and spends a week at Major and Mrs. Rafael Johnsons home at 40 East State Street.
Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Scott and their son Dent returned from Columbus where they stayed with Mr. Lester Scott and family, the brother of Mr. Scott, during the weekend.
Mrs K E Wyatt and her daughter Frances finish their stay in Harrington Washington and travel back to their Har rington Washington home. They are joined by Mrs Wyatt’s sister Miss Stella Posten for the trip.
Mr and Mrs William Wortley of Zanesville returned home by motor. They accompanied Miss Gertrude Maér of Zanesville to Athens to take up her studies at Ohio University. They were guests of Mr and Mrs P E Wier on Church Street.
The women of the Delta Tau Delta auxiliary will meet at the chapter house on North Congress street Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Bring needles and thimbles.
The Country Club schedules another pleasant dance with Franz Woodworth as chairman and Carl Stickney and Carl Beasley on the organizing committee.
Rev. M. EB. Chatley of the First Christian Church officiated Tuesday at 10 am in the minister's home on 64 North Congress Street for Miss Myrna E. Bardin and Mr. Lee S. Bristor of Coolville. The couple left for a wedding trip by motor to Cleveland after the service.
Akron reports its one-armed pitcher Mike Barnard who has nine wins in ten starts. His latest performance was a three hit win against the Twinsburg team at Hudson, demonstrating his pitching skill despite his missing arm.
Five people were injured near Brownsville last night when a touring car skidded from the West Pike. Driver Daniel Rupert is likely to die from a broken hip, internal injuries, and other wounds. Mrs Rupert also faces probable death from chest injuries and a broken arm. Other seriously hurt are N. G. Whiteman, Mrs. N. G. Whiteman, and Miss Myra Whiteman, all from Irving Kentucky. They were taken to Good Samaritan hospital in Zanesville after the car overturned twice over a twenty foot embankment.
Washington reports John T. Adams, chairman of the Republican National Committee, says the Maine election results constitute an endorsement of the Republican administration. He notes majorities remain exceptional even after accounting for women's enfranchisement.
The text advises proper letter writing standards for cleanliness and legibility. It covers neat stationery, readable longhand or typewritten letters, wide margins, and signatures signed in ink. It emphasizes personal ink signatures on typewritten correspondence.
The Athens County Farm Bureau sets its third annual county gathering in Athens on September 28 at 9 a.m. with an all day program, two addresses by agricultural authorities, and the annual officer election. It will feature township director reports, committee reports, and a focus on recent farm bureau activities and plans for the coming year.
The committee reports lead to the annual officers election and an afternoon program starting at 1 o'clock featuring H C Ramsower of Ohio State University and F L Schoenberger of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. Township director elections for 1923 advance countywide.
Thursday at the home of Mrs. Susan Palmer at Little Hocking. Present were Mrs. M. A. McGrew Mrs. Alice Blye Amanda Forester Debbie Dunfee Dowena Nixon Annie Dunfee Emma Smith Mary Baker Adeline Jones Mary Gillilan Ferne Dye Hattie Bean Torch Mrs. Mirta Knowles Lacy Palmer Addie Palmer and hostess Mrs. Susan Palmer. Ladies Aid of the M E church will meet at Mrs. Mary Hayden’s Thursday afternoon. Everett Buckley escaped with light injuries when his car backed over a steep bank Sunday evening. Cyrus Jones and N. J. Day were business visitors through Decatur on Wednesday.
The council accepted plats for two Dr. Alderman additions on the East Side and approved a new street light at Marietta avenue and Battin street. Ringwald Sons to be paid a second estimate of 14000 for Court and Union streets repaving. City to erect street markers for tourism. An investigation will address heavy truck hauling and road damage on Lancaster street. Sherman to receive 10 percent final payment for Shannon avenue upon posting bond.
Mrs Maud Jamea of Beaver Pennsylvania visits with her brother in law and sister Attorney and Mrs George W Rose. Relatives from this city will attend the funeral of aged Mrs Joseph Barthlow at Logan on Wednesday including Mr and Mrs John LaFollett Mr and Mrs Charles LaFollett James LaFollett and family and Will Schur and family. Mine operations note Ohio Collieries Mine 267 at Munterdon is active while Mine 22 of the Hisglvania Coal Co is idle due to a rock issue. Ohio 1 68 and 24 at Jacksonville are working.
Mr and Mrs Frank Dunnéta of Columbus are spending the week with relatives in this city.
A fair sized audience greeted George the magician and his large company at the Opera House. The show features lavish stage settings and China draperies, with nearly one hundred baffling tricks and a ferocious man eating lion. Special musical numbers by a large orchestra accompany each illusion. George appears again tonight and tomorrow with a 2 PM matinee for ladies featuring Mystic Spencer offering home and business life advice.
A building owned by the C. Mauck Lumber Company was totally destroyed by fire in Toledo early today, causing an estimated loss of 56000. Fire crews battled the blaze but it was brought under control after spreading through the plant.
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