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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1921
Page
3
Road materials cut in price to spur fall highway work
Columbus, Sept 17. Cuts in cement sand and gravel asphalt prices prompt the state highway department to consider letting additional fall highway contracts. Major cement producers cut 15 cents a barrel while sand and gravel firms reduced prices 28 and 25 percent respectively. Officials anticipate further material price drops as freight rate revisions are wrestled by the public utilities commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
State Highway Department
Public Utilities Commission
Loyal Women Class Entreats Farewell Guests At Nelsonville Church
The Loyal Women's Class of the Nelsonville Christian church held a Thursday evening event honoring Mrs. Margaret Linscott and Mrs. Minnie Wollet before they move to Athens and Columbus. A brief business session led to thanks and a LaFrance rose for the guests and teacher, followed by a program of readings and refreshments. The Esther group then hosted a large picnic at the Evans home with a Squirrel Frolic contest, a huge watermelon centerpiece, home cooking, ice cream and coffee, a little play, and plans for upcoming events including a cafeteria luncheon October 11 and a new classroom. Guests included Mrs. N L Horton, Mrs. Margaret Evans, and Miss Mabel Dalton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Margaret Linscott
Minnie Wollet
City
Linscott
Athens
Wooler
Columbus
John Love
al O
LaFrance
McMasters
Esthers
William Evans
Ashton Avenue
Hanna
Evans
Wright
N. L. Horton
Margaret Evans
Mabel Dalton
Esther
Dinner guests share Logan visit with Cooleys
Mr and Mrs Ed Cooley entertained Friday night with guests from Logan and Paterson New Jersey including Mrs Boyd and her two daughters Elizabeth and Florence who had been visiting for several days and accompanied them to Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Cooley
R. D. McManigal
B. C. McManigal
J. A. Wellman
Logan
James Oscar Boyd
Patterson, N. J
Social event by Mrs. C. L. Johnson’s class at church
A delightful social in the Christian church social room given by Mrs. C. L. Johnson’s Sunday school class. An impromptu program of instrumental music speeches storytelling and song was followed by games. Supper was spread for the 18 girls present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
C. L. Johnson
Kessinger and Sloane Attend Relative’s Columbus Wedding
Athens residents Mrs. E. J. Kessinger and Mrs. O. B. Sloane traveled to Columbus to witness the marriage of Louise Kessinger Leslie to Francis Donnally Magbee at Northminster Presbyterian church. The bride is named after Mrs. O. B. Sloane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Kessinger
O. B. Sloane
Athens
Columbus
Louise Kessinger Leslie
Francis Donnally Magbee
Northminster Presbyterian Church
Johnson preacher outlines homecoming week at Bible School
C L Johnson pastor announces Bible School at 9 30 A M with homecoming day remarks. Morning worship at 10 30 A M on Real Church Membership and evening service at 7 P M with Born of the Christian Endeavor. Midweek evangelism study begins Wednesday with engaging midweek services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Johnson
Pastor Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Church Services Announced for Kemper Parish
Paul E. Kemper preaches on themes Gods Friends and Man hood Crowned in Jesus with morning and evening worship. Sunday school at 9 30. League class at 6 15. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7. If auditorium repairs continue services move to lecture room. Regular services throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul E. Kemper
God’s Friends
Sunday School Wash Rag Shower Aids Worthington Home
Mrs. Thomas Spencer's class at the M. E. church held a wash rag shower Friday evening at Mrs. J. D. Ledlie's home on Columbus Street. A large rag collection was gathered for the Methodist Children's Home in Worthington Ohio. Frances Socie spoke about the home, and Vita Whitmore attended as a guest. The event featured social time, games, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Spencer
M. E. Church
Worthington
Ohio
J. D. Ledlie
Columbus St
Frances Socie
Vita Whitmore
Admiral Coontz Named Navy Member of Armament Conference Panel
Rear Admiral Robert E. Coontz chief of naval operations is listed as the naval member of the advisory commission aiding Americas delegation to the Washington conference on limitation of armament this fall. Coontz has served in the navy since 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Coontz
Advisory
America
Washington
Coontz
Navy
Standard Bearers Elect Officers At September Meeting
The Standard Bearers met at the Methodist church with thirty four members present. Officers for the coming year were elected including President Miss Richards and vice presidents Edna Spencer Athlyn McManaway and Edna Patton. Recording Secretary Ruth Powell and other posts were filled. Plans for the year were discussed signaling a successful Standard Bearer year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Miss Richards
Edna Spencer
Athlyn McManaway
Edna Patton
Ruth Pow
Watch Dog to Return Monday in Nelsonville
Local residents who waited to see the Watch Dog in Nelsonville were disappointed but were told he would return Monday with more time. People planning to sell a house store horse auto or anything else should phone Bartlett's Printery Monday morning and leave a call. He will stop and fix you. Watch for the Watch Dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Bartlett
What Makes Men Go Into the Ministry Sermon
The Presbyterian Church schedules a morning sermon on What Makes Men Go Into the Ministry and an evening discourse on Can the Gospel be Improved Upon. Services start at 10 30 a m and 7 p m. Wednesday prayer meeting features Mrs J M Hyde recounting her western trip alongside Mr Saltz's recent eastern trip account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
J. M. Hyde
Clarence Shockley Spends Thursday in Chillicothe on Business
Clarence Shockley spent Thursday in Chillicothe on business activities as part of his traveling schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Shockley
Chillicothe
Hamm Family Weekend Visit at Pomeroy
Mr and Mrs G A Hamm and their son Paul are spending the weekend as guests of Mr Hamm s parents in Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. G. A. Hamm
Paul
Mr. Hamm
Pomeroy
Poston Family Hosts and Guests At Informal Friday Event
Mrs. W. W. Poston and daughter Mrs. Mabel entertained as their guests Friday. Attending were Mrs. Mae Poston Robinson of Charleston West Virginia, Miss Elizabeth Nelson, Mrs. S. I. Poston and daughter Lulu of Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Poston
Mabel
Mae Poston Robinson
Charleston
W. Va
Elizabeth Nelson
S. IL. Poston
Lulu
Athens
Elks Turn Hocking Street Home Into Fall Dance
The Elks hosted a dance on Hocking street to open the fall winter social season. About 75 couples enjoyed music by the Original Central America Marimba band and refreshments of punch throughout the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking Street
Central America
Kriegs Sell Fayette Street Property to Sharp
M A and H D Krieg sold their Fayette street property to C C Sharp. They grant immediate possession of the rear lot to Nelsonville Lumber Company. The Krieg residence remains theirs to occupy for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A
H. D. Krieg
Fayette Street
C. C. Sharp
Nelsonville Lumber Company
M. A. Krieg
Baby Care Ad Points to Blue Devil Soak
An old classified style note urges soaking unmentionables in Blue Devil for thorough cleaning. The terse line emphasizes care in handling infant items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby
Why Do So Many Articles Feel So Electrifying
A brief look at why readers notice and value modern journalism. It explores pacing, narrative hooks, and the role of concise reporting in a crowded media landscape.
Market Rules Tighten Opening Hours At City Market
Complaints rise as market goods appear before 8 A.M. with baskets filled early. Mrs Woodworth issues edict barring pre opening sales and sets 8 A.M. as the official start. Farmers must charge market prices or risk losing stall privileges. Also: Miss Sanders to preach at Central Avenue M E Church after Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Woodworth
Miss Sanders
Central Avenue M. E
National Tube Company Maintains 40 Percent Rail Mill Operation
The National Tube Company announced that all departments, including the rail mill, will continue operating at 40 percent capacity. The statement came this morning as the Lorain Ohio plant adjusts to ongoing constraints affecting production and labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
National Tube Company
Cotton and cottonseed receipts rise sharply in 1921
The census bureau reported total receipts of cotton and cottonseed at mills up to August 31, 1921 reached 130,333 tons, compared with 22,938 tons for the same period last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Census Bureau
Hugo Stinnes Seen as Internationalist Powerhouse
Berlin reports Hugo Stinnes Germany’s richest man expands beyond nationalism into global reach. His holdings span coal, shipping, manufacturing from locomotives to hotels. he controls 1,600 ventures and employs about one million. Rival Haniel challenges his empire in racing and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Stinnes
Rockefeller
Berlin
United Press
New York
Germany
Ruecksichtles
Stinnes
Atlantic
Hamburg
Esplanade
Rhine
Ostsee
Atlantic and Pacific
Hamburg-American Line
Alpinen Montangesellschaft
Europe
Tschecho-Slovakei
Hamburg American Line
Hapag
Herr Haniel
Great “Good Hope
Haniel
Lliards
America
Matthias Stinnes
Rhineland
Hugo
Luxembourg Company
Italy
Deaths Jennie Thompson 11 months at Sugar Creek
Jennie Marie Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs William C Thompson of Sugar Creek died at home Friday at 11 months old Funeral services set for Sunday at 10 at Sugar Creek church with burial in Augustine cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Marie Thompson
Sugar Creek
William C. Thompson
Augustine
Martins Are Given Credit for Enough Brains for Trials
In Sistersville West Virginia Edward Bable reports a flock of martins held a mock trial for a fallen member. A branch jury watched a bird judged guilty and executed by the group with a death by removal to another tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martins
Sistersville
W. Va
Edward Bable
Bable
Martin
The Quest Sails on Antarctic Exploration Voyage
Sir Ernest Shackleton sailed at noon aboard his steamship The Quest on an Antarctic expedition that will last several years. The Quest is the smallest vessel ever used for such a voyage after several unsuccessful attempts to reach the South Pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sir Ernest Shackleton
Quest
Ernest
South Pole
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