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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1921

Page

3

Beasleys Fordsters Eye Strong Nelsonville Season Start

Nelsonville BEASLEY'S ARE OUT reports a solid turnout with about 30 players training nightly. The Beasley's Fordsters travel to face West Side A. C. of Columbus next Sunday and plan more games, including a October 16 trip to Wellston. Managers seek additional opponents.

Nelsonville Beasley Fordsters Nelsonvlle West Side A. C Columbus Wellston Hutchinson

Hyperion Club Plans First Fall Meeting This Saturday

The Hyperion club announces its first fall gathering will be held this Saturday. Members are invited to attend the introductory session and discuss upcoming activities.

Hyperion Club

Afternoon meeting with Mrs. Carl Jewett

An afternoon gathering occurred with Mrs. Carl Jewett at two o'clock. The brief note records the time and host without additional context.

Carl Jewett

Mrs Lawrence Young Seeks Specialist In Columbus

Mrs Lawrence Young travels to Columbus with her children Mrs George Hall and Bert Young to consult a medical specialist about Mrs Young's health condition.

George Hall Bert Young Lawrence Young Columbus Young

Logan Guests Entertained by Mrs Maye in Nelsonville

Miss Dora Maye Mr. Raymond Redderick Miss Anna Nash and Mr. Virgil Redd of Logan visited Mrs. John Maye at 149 Watkins street Nelsonville on Wednesday evening. They enjoyed music and a late luncheon before returning to Logan.

LOGAN Dora Maye Raymond Redderick Anna Nash Virgil Redd Nelsonville John Maye Watkins Street

Walnut couple entertains Mrs. Holler and sons

On Wednesday Mr and Mrs M Pedigo of Walnut street hosted Mrs Callie Holler and her two sons from Akron for a pleasant supper. The dining room was prettily decorated and Mrs Holler traveled back to Akron thereafter.

M Pedigo Walnut Street Callie Holler Akron Hollar

Healthier Man in Town Credits Nerv-Worth Tonic

H A Mayfield of Morgantown West Virginia praises Nerv-Worth after gaining 11 pounds in three weeks and sleeping better. The letter claims the tonic strengthens the system and offers a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Sold in a round bottle for one dollar by McKee Drug Company and other druggists.

H. A. Mayfield Willy St Morgantown W. Va Mr. Mayfield McKee Drug Company

Social at Millfield for Mrs Holler marks homecoming

A Sunday party at Millfield honored Mrs Holler on September 25. Guests included Mr and Mrs Pedigo and Mr and Mrs Edward Mills with families from Nelsonville. Mrs Pedigo and Mrs Mills are sisters of Mrs Holler, with Charles Stack and Mrs Anderson as Millfield residents.

Millfield Holler Pedigo Edward Mills Nelsonville Mills Charles Stack Anderson

Local social notes from Columbus and nearby towns

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mechem and Dr. and Mrs. N Hill spent yesterday and today in Columbus. Ray Young of Pomeroy spent the first of the week here with his parents. L D Martin was a business visitor at Hamilton Ohio Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Leighton Aumiller have returned to Columbus after a two days visit here the guests of the latter's parents Mr and Mrs Will Burnelle.

Walter Mechem N. Hill Columbus Ray Young Pomeroy L. D. Martin Hamilton Leighton Aumiller Will Burnelle

Strangler Ed Lewis to Wrestle in Nelsonville October 19

Wrestling fans in the Hocking valley learn Strangler Ed Lewis will appear in Nelsonville on October 19 to face Theodore Paulson of Indiana. Lewis rarely wrestles in towns under 200,000 and is the world’s most talked about wrestler, with Sisson promoting a plan to bring top names to the event.

Hocking Valley Ed Lewis Nelsonville Theodore Paulson Indiana Lewis al Hart Columbus Ohio Sisson Paulson

J Returns as Audience Demands Contender Against Lewis

A 200 pound favorite heads into the next match drawing strong audience demand as the optimal opponent for Lewis. The scene centers on a crowd eager for a competitive showdown with the seasoned rival reemerging.

Lewis

Extension class to start Friday at 3 45

Dr. I E Ash of Ohio University will meet the extension class in the high school building at 3 45 Friday afternoon for organization. All persons interested in the semester's work should be present or arrange enrollment through a proxy.

I. E. Ash Ohio University

Pace That Keeps Rising Burns Hoter Than Any Moment

A brisk remark on ongoing fervor noting that the energy never peaks without someone raising the temperature further. The line implies relentless competition and constant push to outdo others in the arena.

Remains of George Wooley Taken for Funeral

George Wooley age 84 died at his Porterville home and was brought to Glouster for services at Hooper Ridge church. Funeral conducted by Harry M. Wilson at 12:30 yesterday. He had five children by his first wife and eight by his second. Wooley spent boyhood days near Hooper Ridge and belonged to Fairview M. E. church.

George Wooley Hooper Ridge Harry M. Wilson Glouster

Council Degree of Pocahontas Meeting Notice

All members of Chickamauga Council Degree of Pocahontas are requested to be present at the lodge room Friday evening prompt.

Chickamauga Council Degree of Pocahontas

Libbey Glass Promotes Quality and Value

Advertises Libbey glass as the world’s best choice with the slogan known worldwide and urges buyers to choose Libbey for gifts. It notes Libbey pieces bear the etched name, signaling authenticity and quality compared with inferior cuts.

Local Meeting Opens With Importing Business on Agenda

The session starts at seven oclock with discussion on import ance and related business priorities. A formal agenda item lists import related matters for consideration by officials.

Funeral of Babe of Mr and Mrs Willard Buchman Held

The baby of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Buchman was waked at their home and buried in the city cemetery this afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. J. L. Landsitter officiating.

Willard Buchman J. L. Landsitter

Evangelistic Services At Hooper Ridge Church Continue

Evangelistic meetings led by Harry M. Wilson pastor of the Church of Christ in this city will run through Sunday and may extend into next week. Attendance is good and strong interest is noted.

Hooper Ridge Harry M. Wilson Church of Christ

Mooseheart Legion Meeting Balloting Scheduled This Evening

Candidates will be balloted at a Mooseheart Legion meeting to be held this evening and all members of the order are urged to attend.

Mooseheart Legion Order

Music director to sing at Gloucester church service

Miss Ophal Streitenhberger director of music in the Gloucester schools will sing at the morning service at the M E church next Sunday morning. The public is cordially invited to attend.

Ophal Streitenhberger Glouster M. E

Reunion program for 68rd O V L to be held next week

Ladies auxiliary plans a fine reunion program for the 68rd O V L in this city next Tuesday and Wednesday. Local Civil War veterans will assist and welcome all visiting members and other veterans. The first Glouster Parent Teacher meeting of the season is set for Friday at 3 PM in the high school auditorium.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Organization 68Rd O. V. L 68Rd Glouster Parent-Teacher Association Glouster High School

Auction of humans amid Toledo unemployment crisis

In Toledo on September 29, Urbain Ledoux, famed for selling humans in Boston, will auction unemployed locals on the block to the highest bidder. Walter Harris heads an eleven-member workers committee with around eight hundred members including some women, seeking relief from joblessness.

Toledo Urbain Ledoux Boston Harris

Five Die in DuPont Plant Explosion and Kansas City Blast

Five men were killed and three injured at the E I DuPont plant in Perthamboy New Jersey when salvaging pipes exploded due to residual explosive in gun cotton production. In Kansas City Missouri a powder magazine at Excelsior Powder Mfg near Holmes Park blew up killing four and injuring one with severe burns.

Perthamboy N. J E. I. DuPont DeNemours Company Kansas City, Mo Excelsior Powder Manufacturing Company Holmes Park Here

Attempts to organize Klan group fail in Elyria area

Elyria and Lorain authorities report several efforts to form a local Kleagle of the Ku Klux Klan have collapsed. No group remains active as of September 29. Local officials say the attempts were thwarted by vigilant enforcement and community opposition.

Elyria Ku-Klux Klan Lorain

Jury in murder case aimed for completion tonight

Near Twin Falls Idaho Sept 29 a jury to try Mrs Southard alleged female Bluebeard on a murder charge is expected to be completed before night.

Twin Falls Idaho Southard Bluebeard

Riverside Quake Shocks City at 8:75 A M No Damage Reported

Riverside California felt a sharp earthquake shock at 8 75 this morning. No damage was reported locally.

Riverside Calif

Senate backs Harding disarmament conference

Washington September 29 Democratic minority in the senate goes on record in unanimous support of the Harding disarmament conference.

Washington Senate

Senators vow united opposition to peace treaty

Washington D C Sept 29 Democratic senators pledge to block the peace treaty with Germany if the administration pushes it through the Senate without thorough discussion.

Washington, D. C Germany Senate

Hair belt belief links to protecting infants in Ireland

In parts of Ireland a belt of women’s hair is tied around babies to avert harm. The practice rests on superstition that hair charms shield infants from danger and misfortune.

Ireland

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