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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1921

Page

5

Society and Local News Highlights Weekend Travels

Mr and Mrs L C Quteman and daughter Julia Ann visit Cincinnati for the weekend. Mrs F G Hoodlet of New Marshfield guests of Mr and Mrs A D Townsend. Womans Benefit Association of the Maccabees to meet Monday at 7 30 PM with important business. Mr and Mrs H J Brown drive to Zanesville to visit Miss Ida Osborne. Mrs George S Putnam leaves for Columbus to visit Mr Putnam and Dr Jean Putnam at cousin David Putnam's home. Mr and Mrs W F Rollins and daughter Thelma visit Mr and Mrs Charles Chandler of 66 East Mulberry Street. Mr Evan Hamilton of Maple Street leaves for Indianapolis as a delegate to the United Mine Workers convention for two weeks. Mrs G W Baker of Pleasantville visits son Harvey C Baker. Mr Baker joins later. Mr and Mrs Emmett Parker return from a week away. in Columbus for piano dealers convention, then Circleville to visit Mr and Mrs Presley Enderlin. Parker and Enderlin are sisters.

George S. Putnam Columbus Mr. Putnam Dr. Jean Putnam Mr. David Putnam W. F. Rollins Thelma of Flagle, W. Va Charles Chandler East Mulberry Street Mr. Chandler Rollins Evan Hamilton Maple Street Indianapolis Ind United Mine Workers Convention Emmett Parker Harry Hawk Clarence McNeal Carl Russell Austin Hawk Floyd Beverage F. G. Hoodler Everett Baughman Cincinnati Leslie Dabritz M. E Circleville C. L. Jones Athens Paul J. Hunter Chicago W. M. Dixon and W. H. Townsend Meigs County W. B. Johnson the Messenger W. E. Sturgill Kent Charlies Tewksbury Whitrea

Louise Leete Returns to Washington Teaching Post

Mrs. Louise Leete left yesterday for Washington D C to resume her duties as a Domestic Science teacher in the Washington schools.

Louise Leete Washington D. C Washington

Dr Higgins Returns From Columbus Health Convention

Dr J M Higgins returned Friday afternoon from a week in Columbus where he attended the State Health Commissioners convention and engaged in professional discussions.

J. M. Higgins Columbus State Health Commissioners Convention

Akron pair visits parents on Maple Street

Mr and Mrs E C Cornell of Akron arrived last night for a few days visit with the former's parents Mr and Mrs Charles Cornell, 15 Maple street.

E. C. Cornell Akron Charles Cornell Maple Street

Bradley brothers head to Nelsonville game in West Virginia

John and Rodney Bradley of Poston travel to New Haven West Virginia to play ball Sunday with the Nelsonville Greys. Also mentioned are Mr and Mrs W E Moler and Mr

John Rodney Bradley Poston New Haven W. Va Nelsonville Greys

Hobson Study Circle Tonight Hosts By Mrs Marquis

Mrs Earl Marquis of 56 South Cemetery street will host the Hobson Study circle Monday at 7 oclock. The meeting day was moved from Tuesday due to the Fall Festival.

Earl Marquis South Cemetery Street Hobson Study Circle

Funeral in Glouster for John Lanborn Draws Athens People

Mr and Mrs Abram Williams Mr and Mrs C M Williams Mr and Mrs D O Chapple Mr J M Chapple and son William were among Athens residents who attended the funeral of John Lanborn in Glouster on Friday.

Abram Williams C. M. Williams D. O. Chapple J. M. Chapple William Athens Glouster John Lanborn

McKee Couple Back From Northeastern Trip

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McKee return home after a motor trip to Pittsburg Buffalo and Canton They visited Mr. and Mrs. George De Camp in Pittsburg and their son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs Grosvenor McKee in Canton They traveled by boat to Buffalo.

W. H. McKee Pittsburg Buffalo N. Y Canton George de Camp Grosvenor McKee

Mrs Ackley Leaves for Clarksburg to Improve Health

Mrs. W. W. Ackley travels post noon to Clarksburg West Virginia to visit her brother Charles Johnson for a few days in hope of regaining her health after the death of Mr. Ackley last week.

W. W. Ackley Clarksburg W. Va Charles Johnson

Miss Lena Patterson Heads to Berkeley for Art Studies

Miss Lena E Patterson left Friday for Berkeley California to study art at a leading Pacific coast university. She has been visiting Athens after resigning as superintendent of the art department at Missouri State College Kirksville at the end of the school year.

Lena E. Patterson Berkley Cal Pacific Coast Patterson Athens State College Kirksville

Glouster News: Council Quorum Lacks as Brown Arrested

Glouster Ohio notes report Spring and Winter flour prices at 10 and 8.80 per barrel. Calvary Baptist Church schedules Sunday services. Summit street paving finished. Council meeting adjourned for lack of quorum as Isaac Jones and Lewis Jones attend. Ted Brown, wanted for desertion, was arrested by Marshal Williams and handed to humane authorities. Local court and Athens warrants referenced.

Sunday Creek Glouster Ohio Isaac Jones Lewis Jones Ted Brown Humane Marshal Williams Athens Brown Court of Justice Helwig

Bergdoll Death Prompted Heroic Funeral Honor

Russell C Gross received full military honors in Philadelphia as a local citizen hero for his role in the Bergdoll case. Gross, draft card No 828, was called to service when Bergdoll evaded draft officials, served bravely, and died October 23 1918. His body has recently been returned.

Gross Bergdoll Mene Meee Rgonne Russell C. Gross Reece Memorial Church Philadelphia

October Needs Special Session To Dispose Of Business

A remark suggests October may require a special session to handle pending business. The comment notes the likelihood of summoning lawmakers to address items awaiting action.

Card of Thanks for Kindness and Floral Gifts

We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and floral offerings during the illness and death of our beloved mother and grandmother. We also thank Rev Fr Shaffer and Mr Andrews for their kindness and service. Mr and Mrs James Jennings and children.

Shaffer Mr. Andrews James Jennings

Maple Street Brickwork Completes but Street to Reopen Next Week

Maple street paving is finished with bricklaying complete but the street will not reopen to traffic until sometime next week.

Maple Street

Local families host visitors in Athens area

Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Drury and Mary Noon returned from Middleport where they stayed with Mrs. Drury’s mother. Supt. Bryson of Glouster schools visited Athens on business. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Lyons of Cleveland visited friends in this locality. Mrs. Elizabeth Rose is spending a couple of weeks with relatives in Athens.

Supt. Bryson The Glouster Schools Athens Isaac Lyons Cleveland Tom Williams Elizabeth Rose

Glouster to Meet Rutland on Local Grounds Tomorrow

Mrs. Herman Smith returns to Zanesville after visiting friends. The Glouster baseball team meets Rutland tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 on local grounds. Rutland boasts a fast team and a classy game is promised. Rutland battery Price Hawkins Glouster battery Cunningham Romine Skinner.

Glouster Rutland Rutland Battery Price Hawkins Glouster Battery Cunningham Romine Skinner

New Proposal Seeks War and Navy Department Consolidation

Washington September 17 Walter Brown president Harding's representative on the congressional committee for government reform discussed with Secretary Weeks a possible consolidation of the war and navy departments. Brown favors consolidation but Weeks' stance remains undisclosed.

Washington Walter Brown Harding Congressional Committee For Reorganization War Weeks War and Navy Departments Brown Weeks

Leg Shattered by Charge of Shotgun

In Zanesville Ohio Alva McCloud aged 17 suffered a shattered right leg when a shotgun discharged as his companion Logan Roberts stumbled in a lane near the city. McCloud formerly lived in Berea Bel Aire.

Zanesville Ohio Alva McCloud Logan Roberts Mere Belaire

Earth's air envelope proven to extend 300 miles high

Scientists announce a new finding that the planet's atmosphere reaches up to 300 miles above the surface. Researchers describe measurements from atmospheric probes and satellite data, noting implications for weather models and spaceflight planning.

Hudson Maxim Celebrates at Atlantic Beach

The article honors Hudson Maxim, noted explosive inventor, as he enjoys a seaside day at Atlantic Beach with family and friends. It describes him as a grand old man of the beach and likens him to a legendary king during a relaxed outing.

Hudson Maxim Roth Atlantic Neptune

Peace conference blocked by Irish independence demand

In Gairloch Scotland on September 17 Premier Lloyd George said a peace conference between British and Irish representatives is impossible while De Valera insists the Irish delegates act as emissaries of an independent sovereign state.

Gairloch Scotland de Valera Lloyd George

Two Plains Men Bring Squirrels From Hooper Ridge Hunt

C H Stage and Fred Gabriel of The Plains returned to Athens with about twenty squirrels after a three day camping trip along Hooper Ridge. They reported enjoying the hunt and were pleased with the result.

C. H. Stage Fred Gabriel Plains Athens Hooper Ridge

Alexander youth admits theft of Drescher car

Kenneth Branham of Chauncey confessed to stealing Drescher’s automobile in Hebbardsville after denying guilt and claiming to be 16. Sheriff Parker captured him in Marysville and returned him in the stolen vehicle. Justice of the Peace Helwig bound Branham over to the grand jury.

Kenneth Granham Chauncey Drescher Hebbardsville Herb Parker Branham Marysville Justice of Peace Helwig Grand

Warn Citizens Not to Attend Ku Klux Klan Meeting

Louisville officials brace for a Ku Klux Klan gathering as the board of public safety orders citizens to stay away and warns hall owners not to rent spaces. The notice threatens legal action and labels attendees as unpatriotic and law violators if the meeting proceeds.

Louisville Board of Public Safety Ku Klux Klan

Birthday gathering honors Mrs. Hawk at New Marshfield home

A surprise birthday party for Mrs. Hawk was hosted at her home with many neighbors and relatives attending. Ice cream and cake were served as guests joined Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins and families in celebrating, while local movers and visitors were noted in the surrounding area.

Athens County Farm Bureau Elects Officers for New Year

The newly elected Athens County Farm Bureau officers will meet at the county agent's office at 10 A M Monday to discuss plans for the coming year. Each township will be represented, a new executive board will be appointed, and membership expansion will be a focus with F Kl Shoeberger of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation leading the membership efforts.

Athens County Farm Bureau F. Kl. Shoeberger Ohio Farm Bureau Federation

Also Mentioned on This Page

F. G. Hoodlet New Marshfield A. D. Townsend Womans Benefit Association of the Maccabees G. W. Baker Pleasantville Harvey C. Baker South High Street Baker W. E. Moler Windsor Guinther & Son Citizen Calvary Baptist Church Summit Street Civen Hero Round Oak Oak Range Nelsonville Herman Smith Gay Miloll Alexander Millikan’s the Cline Pharmacy Co Athens, Ohio Willard Automotive Battery & Electric Co Lostro
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