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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1922

Page

3

Nelsonville W C T U Elects Officers and Delegates

Nelsonville news notes the W C T U met at the Hyde home with Mrs J M Hyde in charge. Officers for another year include President Mrs Riggs and Vice Presidents Mrs Barrow Hamm and Lowden. Delegates were chosen for the county convention at Jacksonville and the state convention at Findlay. Prof and Mrs D A Feree attended a Logan conference afterward.

J. M. Hyde Julius Fischer W. H Parks Hyde Riggs C. A. Barrow G. A. Hamm Anna Lowden

Meet Tonight at Methodist Church by Standard Bearers

The Standard Bearers meet tonight at 7 o clock in the Methodist church with good attendance urged. Mrs Henry Lancaster, Mrs D A Ferree, Mrs A L Barker, Mrs Retta Howe, and Mrs Waldo Chute are in Loga today attending a conference. Nelsonville high school enrollment rose from 241 to 414 over ten years with a wartime dip in 1918-19. yearly increases except 1918-19 are noted, and 1922 record closes at day three with Mr and Mrs Waldo Chute present.

Methodist Church Henry Lancaster D. A. Ferree A. L. Barker Retta Howe Waldo Chute Loaga Nelsonville High School

County convention draws large local turnout in Glouster

Twenty seven members of the local Christian church attended the all day county convention in Glouster with nearly fifty more for the evening program. Forty King’s Men were in the evening delegation. Fine reports were heard from all churches and the event was praised as one of the finest in years. Mark Gettle aged 55 died at his High street home after a long lung illness. Born in Belpre he later lived in Nelsonville and worked as a baker. Funeral at his home Saturday at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. C L Johnson. He leaves a wife one sister and two brothers.

Glouster Mark Gettle High Street Mark Henry Gettle Belpre, O Gettle C. L. Johnson Nelsonville

Charming Logan Home Hosts Nelsonville Beekeepers

Mrs Mathew Kilpatrick welcomed thirty Nelsonville Review of Macca bees members to her Logan residence on Tuesday. The group traveled by bus from Nelsonville at 6 30 and enjoyed social time followed by a two course luncheon in the dining room before returning home. A special Glenford Dugan Post meeting Friday will feature a report on the state convention in Dayton.

Mathew Kilpatrick Logan Nelsonville Special Legion Glenford Dugan Dayton

West End PTA to convene Friday afternoon at 2

The West End Parent Teachers Association will meet Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the West building. A matter of importance will be discussed. James T. Sheppard of Columbus visited his mother Mrs. Maria Sheppard Tuesday. Rev. C. L. Johnson spent Tuesday in Columbus. Rev. Cecil Mender left for Logan due to his sister Marjorie’s illness at the Methodist conference.

West End Parent-Teachers Association James T. Sheppard Columbus Maria Sheppard C. L. Johnson Cecil Mender Marjorie Logan

Man Killed When Auto Flips at Girard Crossing

John Reed, 32, a colored resident, died at 1 15 A M after his car overturned at a road crossing in Girard. Excessive speed is listed as the cause of the accident.

Youngstown John Reed Girard

Dimond to face hearing for liquor charge in Trimble

Glouster Joe Dimond of Hunterdon will appear before Justice Johnson in Trimble tonight on an operating while intoxicated charge. He was arrested Sunday night by Constable Orndorf and pleaded not guilty at arraignment. Other offenders jailed by Orndorf and awaiting Thimble court include Charles Fade who pleaded guilty to menacing threats and paid a small fine, Steve Thomas who pleaded guilty to plain drunkenness with a nominal fine, and Clarence Winn who admitted liquor related DUI with a fine and costs.

Joe Dimond Hunterdon Justice Johnson Trimble Joe Orndorf Thimble Chas. Fade Hollister Steve Thomas Hocking Clarence Winn Taylor Ridge

Claims Husband Forced Her to Sleep on Porch

Mrs Josephine W Cobb sues Alva Cobb a Goshen township farmer alleging he locked her out in zero weather and forced her to sleep on the porch. She says he maimed cattle with a pitchfork in her presence causing nervous shock. The couple were married 27 years and have no children.

Youngstown Alva Cobb Goshen Josephine W. Cobb Yvorce

Turkish commander proclaims martial law in Smyrna

Smyrna reports that a Turkish commander has proclaimed martial law in the city to maintain order. The action follows tensions in the port area as authorities seek control amid unrest.

Smyrna

C and O Not Signed to Return Striking Workers

Huntington W V Sept 14 The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad has not signed any agreement to return to work striking employees of the road, J B Parrish general manager said this afternoon.

Huntington W. Va Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad J. B. Parrish C. & O. Railway Company

Moonshine Mad Husband Killed by His Mate

In Chicago on September 14 a moonshine fueled dispute led to a knife and gun battle between a husband and wife. Lawrence Walsh, 33, a chauffeur, was shot dead after allegedly stealing $12 from his wife’s savings and demanding more for liquor.

Chicago Lawrence Walsh

Harding High students send best wishes to Mrs Harding

Seven hundred Harding High students form a committee led by Miss Alice Crow to telegraph the White House with best wishes for Mrs Warren G Harding as she recovers from illness.

Marion Harding Hie School Today Alice Crow Warren G Harding White House

Knights Templar Elect In Toledo Officers at Convention

The eighteenth annual state convention of Knights Templar closed in Toledo with Very Eminent Sir F. Oscar Schoedinger of Columbus named grand commander.

Toledo Knights Templar F. Oscar Schoedinger Columbus

Ford Threat To Shut Plants Proven False

Detroit September 14 Henry Ford will not close his Detroit plants on Saturday as feared. The Detroit Times reports reliable sources confirm the manufacturer will keep the forges operating, saving about 80 000 jobs Ford officials declined to comment International News Service notes.

Detroit Henry Ford Detroit Times Ford Times International News Service

Delaware Deputy U.S. Marshal Resigns Over Low Salary

Federal officials report T. B. Williams of Delaware has resigned as deputy U. S. marshal saying his $1,740 annual pay is too low to support his family.

Columbus T. B. Williams Delaware United States

Republican tariff bill resumes conference talks this afternoon

Washington reporters note the new republican tariff bill facing a snag in the house will move forward when the house and senate conferees resume their conference later this afternoon. The bill's path to statute books remains uncertain as talks continue.

Washington House Senate

Railroads Reject Strike Pact Soon After Announcement

Nashville officials say the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railroad Louisville and Nashville railroad and Tennessee Central will not sign the strike agreement. They declare the strike already won and take a defiant stance amid the labor action.

Nashville, Tenn Nashville, Chattanooga & St Louis Railroad Louisville & Nashville Railroad Tennessee Central Railroad

Chicago rail strike peace talks push return to work

Chicago, September 14. Striking railway shopmen of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and the Chicago and Northwestern, the sole western roads still opposing a peace agreement, held discussions with management about resuming work. The talks followed a day of negotiations aiming to end the stoppage.

Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Chicago & Northwestern

Local Social Roundup From Harrisonville Area

Pratts Fork residents visitants include Mrs Melvin Sargent and Anna from Harrisonville with friends nearby. Will Gilkey family hosts Sunday guests as Frank Martin Vinton and Allie Williams visit. Mary Meal of Athens joins son Real. Mrs S J Smith hosts. Delaw are residents attend kitchen shower for Mr and Mrs Rich Willinghs. Florence King and Charlie Creecy visit. Fletcher King sells to Tra Ator and will move soon. Ezra Sapp of Atl ens trips to farm, plans homeward return Thursday.

Will Gilkey Frank Martin Mrs. Vinton Dell Wliams Allie Gilkey Evey M Will Meeks Mary Meal Athens Real S. J. Smith W Nestlas Hilly Cain Delaware Cain Delanoleigh Rich Willinghs Florence King Charli Creecy Charlie Carsey Fletcher King Tra Ator Ator King Ezra Sapp Atlens

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