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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1923
Page
3
Senior H. Jackson entertained her bridge club with a four table party. Guests included Grace Sparks Sharp and old friends Bertha Ray Ella Patten and Eugene Backus. Next meeting set for Friday at Mrs. Charles Monks on Chestnut Street.
A fragment indicates the Ladies of the Home Mission Society of the Methodist church held a Friday rag sale or rag exchange to support duties. The text is garbled but suggests ongoing rag activities and completion of projects.
Woman's Home Missionary of the Methodist church held the first meeting for the year on Chestnut with Mrs Elmer Bay assisting rank Allen and Mrs Geo Bay. Mrs Bay and Whitlatch sang a duet “We'll Make it Go Round.” Thirty guests attended including Mrs Grace Harp of Toledo. Fresh meats were served after the program. Louise Hyde left Columbus for city duties. Helen Sargent returned from Columbus visit. Fanny Screpple of Chicago visited the mother and brothers C H Martin.
The Ratting Club was entertained last week by Mrs. E. E. Ros with a pleasant evening and refreshments. Guests included Mrs. Marie Walters of Albuquerque New Mexico Mrs. Fred Edington of Madison West Virginia and Mrs. Frank Poston.
The Central Parent-Teachers' Association held its inaugural meeting Friday afternoon at Central School. The program remained untouched and about thirty five members responded to recall. The Central School Orchestra performed well and plans for winter activities including a Christmas hat event were discussed. Miss DD led the fourth grade in a traveling picture project.
Delegates including Robert Eddy Carl White Harry Hail Hellyer Elza Hellyer Wil Crawford Frank Flick and Miss Clements depart for Toledo to attend the grand lodge and state meetings of Pythian Sisters and K O P members convening concurrently. Charles Clements also travels to Toledo for the events.
Twenty six members of Logan No. 120 and three candidates gathered Friday at Nelsonville Council. The tie degree team initiated candidates in the rites. Much praise was given to the team for efficient work. An hour lunch was served and Logan returned to their duties as declared.
The Needle Craft Club met at the home of Mrs. Jesse Sus Thursday afternoon. Members spent the afternoon needle work and socializing. A two course dinner was served to members and guests including Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. Helen McCuillen.
The past councilors met in their hall Thursday evening for officer elections. President Mattie Weekley, vice president Alice Dresher, secretary Blanche Stanley, treasurer Sophia Marin, conductor Mae Ennis, sentinel Mrs. Myrtle Brooke, press correspondent Clara Backus were chosen. Lunch followed for 15 members and three guests, with two new members expected at the next meeting.
Nancy Calentine born in Meigs County on February 2, 1848 died September 13, 1923 at 77 years of 7 months. She married James Vansickle in 1863 and had five children. the eldest preceded her. In 1883 she wed Elisha Cross who preceded her. She leaves one daughter, three sons, four brothers, and one sister. A public family tribute notes her kindness and devotion and hopes for reunion on the heavenly shore.
Will Vanatta 38 years old died Friday at his Columbus home after an illness. He was born in Nelsonville, son of the late Harry and wife, and worked for Bell Telephone Co. He leaves a wife, two daughters, two sisters Mrs Otto Grady Huntington WV and Mrs Florence Fulton, and two brothers Harry and Westley of Columbus. Mother to be brought to Nelsonville June era for burial. remains to be taken to Greenlawn for short funeral services and burial.
Friends report Dave Burnelle is recovering after several weeks of illness and is not yet able to receive callers.
Ed Boling paid 19 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty in Mayor's Court for fighting and received a suspended workhouse sentence. Jack Taylor fined 25 dollars plus costs for drunken driving and another 25 dollars plus costs for concealed weapons. Lonnie Woods and Geo Phillips pleaded guilty to assault and battery with costs assessed. John Naughton fined 10 dollars plus costs for fighting and quarreling.
Methodist Sunday School Class No. 25 enjoyed a pleasant Friday evening hosted by Mrs. Chas. W. Evans and Mrs. Rose Cook at 386 Madison St. Lewing drew attention, followed by refreshments for 19 members and teacher Mrs. Robert Hickman.
Athens County begins a school child physical examination program with five grades and the high school senior class. Physicians donate time. exams are free unless parents choose their own doctor and pay fees. High school exams start Monday in the Public Health Nurse office, East School exams follow, with parental presence welcome.
Mr L J Eberle entertained city doctors with a six o clock dinner featuring four courses. After dining, he hosted a theater party at The Majestic for his guests.
A baby boy weighing 11 pounds was born on Saturday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Fawara Newman. The delivery details are reported in local society notes and mark the couple's childbirth.
At Mrs Bell McMorrow home a birthday surprise was given by friends and neighbors on Thursday evening. Guests included Nassie Crawford Davis Dille Nutter Hitchens Ellen Ervan Wilson Ross Huffman Smith Wend and many others. Games and music followed by a three course lunch marked the close of the gathering.
H D Krieg reveals surprise Democratic nomination but requests withdrawal of his name from the Nelsonville mayoral race. He states he did not campaign and cannot be a candidate, expressing gratitude to supporters and respect for himself.
Police in Akron detained the parents of Walter Crowley after he drowned when he fell into a bucket of water at the Crowley residence. Authorities said the home was crowded with guests who were intoxicated and may lead to manslaughter charges if negligence is proven.
Secretary of State Thad H. Brown flags unsettled status of the Taft and Albaugh taxation laws and the old age pension measure as lawsuits loom. Bids will cover addressing and mailing 1.5 million publicity pamphlets before the November 6 election, with funds drawn from a $25,000 appropriation and additional advertising transfers.
Mary Rebecca Hill born in Baltimore on April 28 1844 died September 16 1923 aged 79 years 4 months 19 days. She married Joseph Bolin in 1868 and had 11 sons and 3 daughters. five children predeceased her. She later married William Lewellen in 1905 who died in 1922. She lived near Albany Ohio then with her son Edward Roliner near Athens before visiting Tearne. She joined the United Brethren Church at Wever Chapel and is survived by five sons one daughter 31 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren and many other relatives. The family laments her death with a poem of sleep.
Mrs. James Palmer on College street received telegrams from her son Horace Palmer a Marine Corps pilot reporting rapid progress in a bold land and water airplane flight. The two-pilot crew includes a Texas lieutenant as Palmer's partner with hops from Fort Prince to Guantanamo Havana Miami and expected moves to Washington Dayton St Louis for the Pulitzer air races beginning October.
John Bradley of Sugar Creek was arrested for allegedly beating his wife and jailed for arraignment before Magistrate Helwig. Jacob Keck of Taylor Ridge was adjudged insane and committed to Athens State Hospital after a recent stroke. W. M. Brammer of Red Star pleaded guilty to failing to stop at grade crossings. fined $10 with costs suspended.
In a period of tense labor and blunt rhetoric,workers and owners grapple with tough negotiations and cautious tactics as tensions rise, highlighting fragile relations in heavy industries and the push for better terms amid shifting production demands.
We express sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of our beloved mother. Thank you for floral offerings and for Rev. Roberts' consoling words. Signed by her children.
Morriston reports around 900 gallons of gasoline spilled when a Pure Oil Co truck slid into a ditch. The driver escaped injury.
Ohio organizations will parade their World War battle flags in Columbus on September 29 before placing them in sealed cases in the State House rotunda. Major General McRae will present the flags to Governor Donahey as artillery fires a national salute.
Elyria on September 22 reports the city board of health requests $579 to pay back salary of Visiting nurse Lettie Mathison after failing to raise full community chest quota and Cramp sale proceeds.
The Plains Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cook of Dexter were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fin Cook. Mr. and Mrs. John Matheney visited from Wednesday night to Friday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wolf at Nelsonville. The funeral of George Porter, buried at Athens Thursday, was largely attended by relatives and friends.
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