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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1920
Page
5
In the senate on April 9 Senator Chamberlain charged that leading figures opposing universal military training also led the fight against conscription and would have doomed the United States in the war. He accused Democratic senators of reversing support for President Wilson.
Mr. Robert S. Cook leaves for a San Diego stay. Pallas Club meets at Mrs. Mercer’s. Current Events Club postponed to April 22 with Mrs. Gross. Mr. and Mrs. Saulters join Mrs. Cook for summer at Canaan Pike. Mrs. Craig returns from New Plymouth after her mother’s death. Mrs. Cornes and children return from Little Hocking to Richland Ave. Warren and Young families return from Los Angeles after three months. Prof. Martzolff travels to New Lexington for Prof. DeLong’s funeral. DeLong long noted educator and former Corning superintendent. Mae Tryon and James V. Jones Jr. wed at M E Parsonage. officiated by Dr. Strecker.
Mrs. James Lewis of 9 Oak street entertained Maccabees with a warm gathering Thursday evening. Members brought dishes in their best culinary style and a picnic supper was enjoyed. Guests included Mrs. Joseph Spooner, Mrs. William Bechtold of Athens, and Miss Johanna Wilson of Corning.
One of the week’s handsomest entertain ments was a Thursday bridge party hosted by Mrs. Robert S. Wood and Mrs. A. Bruce Wells at 3 North Congress street. Nine tables competed for prizes honoring Mrs. F. Dix Preston of Washington and Woodsfield. Elegant gowns and corsage bouquets highlighted the afternoon, followed by a two course collation.
The marriage of Fred Arthur Ulmer and Nita Lake Sides was announced for Tuesday in Springfield. The ceremony at Central M E church was officiated by Dr Hough Houston with 600 guests attending in a setting of hastier decorations.
Close friend of Mr Ulmer attended the wedding. The Women’s Music Club met at Music Hall on the college campus with Mrs William Blackburn Mrs Carmen L Church Miss Elizabeth Garber and Miss Estella Allen as hostesses. A business session planned to invite the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra to Athens next year. The program featured English composers with piano solos and vocal numbers by various members and a talk on English organists.
Miss Mary Foley stays a few days with friends in Columbus. Mrs. Fred Wells and baby end a week with Mrs. Wells parents and return to Columbus. Mrs. W T Hermey of Corning visits her mother Mrs. Mary Hedfelt. E F Skinner and Elmer Rutter drive cars through for Beasley garage.
A Thursday afternoon celebration for Mary Ellen DeMolet’s fifth birthday took place at her home 78 North Court Street from 2 to 4 pm. Kindergarten games and nursery rhymes entertained the group of playmates while Mary Ellen received many remembrances and a cake with candles.
A Sigma Pi chapter house event at 16 South Congress street drew about 200 attendees. The Sigma Pi auxiliary hosted fathers of the chapter men with a cafeteria style meal, music, and a flashlight group photo ending the evening.
The Literary Circle met at Violet Collins home 85 W State to elect officers for 1920. Members present Verna Danford Lucile Overmeyer Pauline Swanson Frances Morton Vianna Roush. Marcia Scott absent due to illness. Also church notice Strouds Run Free Methodist church pastor M E Snyder announces Sunday school 1 30 P M and sermon at 2 30 P M by the pastor.
Memorial services for the Loyal Order of Moose and Moosehead Legion will be held at the Church of Christ Sunday at two. Rev Belchar of Jacksonville will deliver the sermon. Wool growers meet in Mountville Saturday at 7 30 with County Agent Barden likely present. Rev M W Evans of Columbus to begin a Calvary Baptist bible conference next Sunday. Baptists of Athens county expect to raise 15975 as part of a national drive. An educational campaign runs until April 25 May 2. For sale five room residence near Church of Christ listed by T G McDonald Glouster. Mrs Isaac Mohler and daughter Lois Genevieve returned from a week in Zanesville.
French reinforcements cross the Rhine with three infantry segments and several tanks reported by Tageblatt. Belgian government plans a troop detachment to aid the French in occupying German cities in the neutral zone, with withdrawal urged as Ruhr evacuates per peace terms.
President Wilson is certain to veto the resolution declaring peace as it nears passage in the House. Champ Clark claims the measure will not become effective, while Republicans push to pass it. Clark doubts a Senate majority and Ferris signals a re submission of the treaty. The tense House floor resembled a political convention.
United Press dispatch from Washington reports the House opened a final vote battle over the resolution declaring peace with Germany. Democrats led by Champ Clark and Kitchen attacked, while Republicans led by Mondell backed the measure with Madden, Longworth and Flood assisting. The vote is expected to pass by about sixty.
The remains will be brought to Athens Saturday and taken to the home of her daughter in law Mrs. J. W. Woodard at 73 East Mulberry street. Funeral services are set for Sunday the hour to be announced. She died suddenly Thursday at 3 P M, leaving a husband and five daughters and the late J. W. Woodard.
The Christian Woman's Board of Missions leads the evening service at the First Christian Church with an organ prelude by Mrs. R. J. Studor a song by ten thousand voices a prayer by Miss Ida Allison scripture reading and appeal by Mrs. Chas Day a solo He Lifted Me by Mrs. Carmen Church violin obligato by Mrs. Chas Millikan a story Ezra and Me and the Boards by Mrs. Wm Williams a Morning Light is Breaking song a Living Dream playlet and a quartet by Mrs. Millikan Mrs Drake Mrs Cameron and Mrs Musser.
A Longmont Colorado man testifies Balmwort Kidney Tablets relieve his rheumatism better than any prior remedies. The ad asserts rheumatism stems from kidney and bladder waste buildup and promises revival of kidney function with Balmwort tablets sold by all druggists.
Advertisement offers a 390 day trial of a rupture relief device. Readers are asked to mail their name to receive a copyrighted rupture oak and a measurement blank, then test the wear for 30 days with no obligation. If unsatisfied, return the item. no cost.
In Toronto on April 9 United Press reports the Ontario Outfitters and Guides' Association is being formed to licensed members, assign territory, and reduce shooting accidents. Its aims include securing competent guides, standardizing rates, disciplining excessive charges, and preventing trespassing in allotted districts to protect hunters and game.
Berlin April 9 The Reichstag has been summoned to meet Monday to seek party advice on critical issues. The session is seen as pivotal due to the French occupation of Rhine cities and debates over army reductions under the peace treaty. Reports mention a communist outbreak near Tangermuende as Reds declare a soviet republic.
Arthur Boyles awarded the contract to build a brick one story garage and salesroom on West State street off Court for G. W. Hopkins Co. The 60 by 120 foot structure will have a basement and plate glass front with a handsome sales room. Work starts immediately.
Secretary of Agriculture Shaw reports frost only lightly damaged stone fruit trees in southern Ohio where buds are advanced, while trees elsewhere in the state remain unhurt.
An English inventor develops electrically heated gloves for drivers, weaving wires into the fabric to supply warmth. The device aims to keep hands warm in cold car interiors and may influence future automotive comfort gear.
About 2500 yardmen in Detroit rail yards began a strike led by Pere Marquette, Wabash, and Lake Shore workers and echoed by Grand Trunk, Michigan Central, Detroit Toledo Shore Line, and Detroit Terminal switchmen. The action threatens to halt most Detroit factories early next week without a settlement.
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