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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1918

Page

7

Joe Wood May Pivot From Pitching to Cleveland Infield

New York reports indicate Joe Wood may abandon pitching to join Cleveland as a first baseman or pinch hitter. His recent New Orleans exhibition hit aided the Indians, and aging as a hurler prompts managers to try his bat again. Wood’s past hitting and versatility are cited as assets for a position switch.

New York Joe Wood Wood Cleveland New Orleans Joe Indians Red Sox Boston Filver Yankees Ler Fohl

Court fees proposed to be paid in thrift stamps in Athens County

H P Wolfe of Columbus urges Athens County to pay witness and juror fees with war savings and thrift stamps. The letter to County Treasurer James Woodworth asks the clerk of courts to accept stamps as payment, noting their 4.27 percent interest and federal backing redeemable in gold.

Athens County Court of Common Pleas H. P.wolfe Columbus National War Savings Committee James Woodworth United States

Ladies Aid Society News and Local Visits

The Ladies Aid Society of the E church met at Mrs. Fred Vorhes home. Mrs. Ralph Hooper and son William from Columbus visited Mrs. Hooper's sister Mrs. Frank Coe. Mrs. Florence Strong returned to Athens to sew. Mrs. Carrie McPherson is a guest.

Mennenger Ladies Aid Society V. E. Church Fred Vorhes Ralph Hooper William of Columbus Frank Coe Florence Strong Athens Carrie McPherson

Social notes list visitors and relatives around Athens and Columbus

Relatives and friends visit in Athens and nearby towns with numerous names mentioned. Mrs Howard Coe and Al dine spend weekend with Wesley Webb in Athens. W S Blackwood of Athens visits Frank Coe. John Hursey from near Marietta visits family. Julia Cable and Gladys Daugherty from Athens guests of local families. Funeral in Athens brings John Barnhart and Will Coe from Belpre. A B Coe family from Jefferson City attend. Mary Helen Dailey returns from grandparents. Everett Watson returns to Columbus for funeral. Dr Stanley and Mrs B Workes of Columbus visit.

Columbus Howard Coe Aldine Wesley Webb Athens W. S. Blackwood Frank Coe John Hursey Marietta Julia Cable Stanley T. W. Coe Clarence Jones B. “ Workes of T. N. Foster John Barnhart Will Coe Belpre John P. Coe A. B. Coe Jefferson City J. P. Coe Mary Helen Dailey A. ©. Dailey Frank Radcliff Glouster Everett Watson Gladys Daugherty Annestein Searles

Huston blasts big league men over war work lack

United Press reports Capt. T L Huston denounces baseball magnates for neglecting wartime duties and abandoning drills for fans. He warns high ticket prices amid the war tax hurt public patience as coal mining in Pennsylvania drives national effort.

United Press New York T. L. Huston Huston Detroit Mich Yankees Ban Johnson Ban Capt. Huston Johnson Capt

Why every elector should vote for the referendum amendment

The referendum amendment to the state constitution would guarantee to every elector the right of referendum on the action of the General Assembly ratifying any Federal amendment. It would allow voters to initiate and adopt state constitutional amendments without legislative intervention and ensure final say for the people.

General Assembly Anti-Saloon League Ohio L. H. Gibson Mgr

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