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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1921
Page
3
Rev. Leon Arpee and Mr. W L Hudson attend the fall session of Athens Presbytery at Deerfield meeting site.
El-Karnak Grotto members asked to gather at Stuart's Opera House Tuesday evening September 27 for team rehearsals. The group plans a large ceremonial session in early November and has conducted weeks of practice.
Mrs. Harley Mitchell hosts William's fourth birthday party with games lunch and birthday wishes. Several residents plan trips or return home after visits including Hopkins, Jackson, Cramner, Powell, Hanley, and Bean. Local children and families attend events around Logan, Chillicothe, Cincinnati and Buckeye Lake. The Pocahontas party and Bliss College updates are noted.
The Junior and Primary room hosted an indoor picnic Saturday afternoon with picnic lunches, games, a long decorated table, and candy suckers as favors. Rain did not dampen the happy children as they returned home excited. John Hays and wife returned to Shelby, Ohio after visiting relatives.
Ben Smith came back to Lancaster on Sunday evening after a weekend suspension in the city. His wife is visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. BE Beard.
Mr and Mrs Orlie Rider and their little daughter came home Sunday evening after visiting relatives in Athens.
Mrs. Leona McVickers arrives back in Columbus on Sunday after spending the weekend visiting her mother Mrs. Rhoades.
Miss Louise Peace entertained Sunday at home with Mrs William Walker and her son Floyd of Lancaster as guests.
Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Stalder and their son Bobby have come home from Bay View Michigan where they spent the last six weeks.
Miss Marie Mooney of Union Furnace spent Sunday in the city visiting her father, John Mooney.
Lowell Burnell returned to O. S. A. Sunday evening after spending a few days with his parents.
C L Chandler of 112 North 18th St Philadelphia says Tanlac restored his appetite and strength after four years of decline. He credits the treatment with gaining twelve pounds and improving his health and sales so much that he would not take ten thousand dollars for the good Tanlac has done him. Tanlac is sold by leading druggists everywhere.
Mrs. Mary E. Cooley and Mrs. Alice Anderson left Sunday evening for Indianapolis to attend the national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. The note mentions Mrs. William Burnell accompanying or mentioned in the social item.
Mrs Ben James visited her sister in Logan over the weekend and attended the Hocking county fair held there Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Allison Bowers entertained over the weekend with visitors from Columbus including Mr. and Mrs. Frank McClain and their young son, Mr. and Mrs. Hartley Ewers with their nephew, and Mr. Andrew Keplar and William Kep lar.
Mr. Chas. McCarty departed Sunday evening for Cincinnati to enroll in the Ohio Mechanical Institute for the fall term.
Mr and Mrs Harry Bumgardner visited Columbus on Saturday. Mrs William Bumgardner also went to Columbus that day to see her husband who is receiving treatment in a hospital there.
Mrs. Sarah Jane Linscott aged 79 died at her home on Myes street Saturday after months of illness. She leaves two sons and two daughters. Funeral services will be held at the Christian church at 1 30 Tuesday conducted by Rev C L Johnson. Burial will be in Green lawn.
The Donley family thanks friends and neighbors for sympathy and kindness shown during their recent bereavement. Mrs. John Donley and family.
The speaker warns of persistent unemployment as America faces liquidation and reorganization after turmoil. He highlights the need to repair the life blood of the republic and to apply knowledge to relieve the nationwide condition, noting varying figures and the difficulty of readjusting public and private expenditures.
Belfast burns amid sectarian clashes while Cork amid Sinn Fein protest enters renewed danger. British note delay worries Dublin as crown forces clash with rebels. Cork interned Sinn Fein prisoners report beatings and a strike at Spike Island. Masked men kidnap mine managers in Kilkenny.
The speaker emphasizes that unemployment and inflation will recur but can be mitigated through private sector action and disciplined public relief. He argues the nation is sound, financially strong, and must push a united, patriotic return to work to restore prosperity at home and maintain global standing.
Farmers in Athens County are urged by the county farm bureau to sow wheat on October 1 or 2 as last year. Hessian fly damage was minimal due to adherence to dates, and growers are advised to observe the same precautions this year for similar results.
Cart Partlow at 45 Moore Ave and Clayton Jewell at 37 Richland Ave draw cuts for second and third prize with Z M Jones of 19 Hudson Ave joining in. The note thanks participants for their interest in the contest from Scott Haney Co Home of Good Clothes.
Ohio State University crop specialists warn that a three week earlier season makes immediate field selection essential. Green mature ears yield better seed with fewer molds and diseases, and ears from uniform competition perform best. Select at least 36 ears per acre, air-dry, and store away from rats in a well ventilated, evenly tempered area.
About eighty men idle since February 15 were ordered back to work Monday in the locomotive department of the T. and O. railroad shops at Bucyrus Ohio.
Seven persons appeared in Logan police court Saturday evening facing varying offenses. Earl O'Brien, a fair concession man, pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was fined 5 dollars plus 12.70 costs. Charles Ayers of Carbon Hill faced intoxication fines totaling 18 dollars. Frank Conrad, another concession man, admitted gambling losses and was fined 20 dollars plus 11.20 costs. Leroy Clark Gerald Belt and George Groves pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct with 8.70 dollars fines each. D Young had assault charges withdrawn after counsel discussion. J B Hissong of Delaware was cited for speeding and to appear later this week.
Georges Hughes 74 of Third street died Saturday at 11 oclock after months of illness and a prior stroke. He left a widow and son Homer Hughes of Middletown. Funeral services were held at the U B church Monday at 1 pm with Rev Spears, and interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery by Harden Undertaking Company.
A man calling himself Roy Smith was arrested by Motor Cop Farbean after stealing a car from Nelsonville resident Foster Cullum near the depot. He was found at the Lanning garage siphoning gas, removing a spotlight, and denying a prior permission claim. Mayor Miller postponed further action for more investigation.
A large gathering is planned for Thursday evening, with events and activities expected to draw community members. Organizers promise lively programming and an atmosphere of social engagement for attendees.
Contractor Edward Turner will stage an evening event at Haydenville church at 7 PM with the Tipton Bible class and two local Sunday schools in attendance. Plans aim to unite invited schools, provide transport by available machines, and replace the regular monthly social session that night.
A large audience attended the fair on closing day Saturday with turnout similar to last year. Morning premium winners parade drew seasoned attendees saying it was the best ever. Despite mud in the final heat, races concluded without weather disruption.
Charles C. MacLeod a farmer of Amesville and Marie J. Saylor of Gustaf Luoma a miner of Sugar Creek and Sylvia Lehto a cook of Pos ton. Alfred Hanning a miner of Glouster and Margaret Lenart of Millfield. Clarence Spears a miner of Chauncey and Risby Love also of Chauncey. Job W. King a salesman of Athens and Alice E. Geary of Athens.
Stuart, Patrice & Rein er submitted the only bid for the Madison and New streets sewer and the cess pool at Sun day Creek. The sewer bid was just over $2,000 and the cess pool a little over $500. A special council session may be called to act on the bid next week. Chester Davis returned to Columbus after visiting his parents and 88 year old Thomas Biddison at Maplewood.
Hoyt Kempton of Pittsburgh stayed with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Henshaw over Sunday. He is the son of the late C F Kempton of Trimble and now works with Westinghouse in Pittsburgh.
The Third Regiment of Infantry resumed a 686 mile hike from Camp Perry on September 26, aiming for Fort Snelling Minnesota in fifty five days. The Second Regiment will accompany to Fort Sheridan Illinois.
A witty reflection notes money as a driving force behind progress and enterprise, portraying industry as motivated by financial rewards and practical gains. The piece links wealth to invention, efficiency, and national vigor, urging measured ambition.
The Buckeye State Building and Loan Co in Rankin Building Columbus invites inquiries about accounts. It notes all money deposited is loaned as first mortgages on homes and farms. Assets exceed $21,000,000.
Stella May Witt 18, only daughter of Mrs. C. E. Witt, died Saturday night in Hollywood California from congestion of the lungs. Mrs. Witt and son William will take the body to Cincinnati for burial at Spring Grove Chapel. They arrive Friday night. Witt is sister of Mrs. D. H. Moore. Charles FE Witt and William Witt remain in California.
United States Steel anticipates higher unfilled orders for September compared with August, as reported by Dowgans and company. The weekly forecast suggests shipments for September in the 400,000 to 450,000 ton range, marking the first rise in unfilled orders since July 1920.
BACK ON OLD TIME FINDLAY Sept 26 The Findlay Chamberlain Cartridge plant opened here Monday at 75 percent capacity after being closed for several months.
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