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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1922
Page
2
The Buckeye State One and Loan Co offers simple safe time deposits with no renewals or coupon clipping. Investments start at $50 with 6 percent interest mailed semiannually. Available by mail or in person from Rankin Building Columbus Ohio. Assets exceed $21.8 million.
London April 19 The treasury said Britain will delay actions on negotiations with the United States debt funding commission until the Genoa conference concludes, deferring any formal moves amidst talks about international finance.
NEW MARSHFIELD Ohio April 19 The high school plans an operetta titled Patricia at the K of P hall Friday at 7 30 p m Proceeds fund needed school equipment.
Paris reports the reparations commission weighing a move to order Germany to annul the Russo-German treaty citing that Germany holds potential resources mortgaged to the reparations body. The decision hinges on whether such a cancellation is permissible under postwar settlement rules.
Miss Fern Chambers of Ellwood City Pennsylvania, a Muskingum college student, was injured when she was struck by an automobile while crossing a local street in New Concord Ohio on April 19.
During a Cambridge concert Prof. Eugene Yeaye leader of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra received a cablegram reporting his illness with pneumonia at his Brussels home.
England preacher A Maud Royden predicts a historic era as science brings immense power. She cites atomic energy, Ford industry, and medical advances while urging religion to guide humanity toward life, not death, and asks women to lead America toward sanity.
Historical commentary notes that polished shoes were once seen as a clear sign of effeminacy in men and often ridiculed.
McClelland Road resident in Huntington West Virginia describes a year of weakness and a bent posture before taking Tanlac. He reports improved appetite activity and improved posture and energy now able to work and walk upright. Tanlac is sold in Athens by Cline Pharmacy Co. and by leading druggists everywhere.
Lady Nancy Astor, first English woman MP, returns to her birth country aboard the Olympic. Reporters swarm as she steps from quarantine, sharing quick statements on suffrage, international affairs, and the Genoa and Washington conferences.
Medina April 18 popular subscriptions enable installation of automatic alarms in each home of all local volunteer firemen. When a fire alarm is turned in operators switch alarms off simultaneously in all homes of the firemen.
A head on collision near Plains Eas. between Chicago Rock Island and Pacific trains 312 and 211 early today killed both engineers aboard. Investigation continues into the cause of the crash.
April 18 report notes Aaron F. Ramsey intends to acquire two buffaloes for his Powhatan farm to join existing deer on the property.
In Bellaire on April 18 Patsy Zelinsky was fined $200 after telling Mayor John Wyatt that he had joked about using alcohol as a rheumatism bath because it was too expensive.
Washington April 18 Brigadier J H McRae assistant chief of staff told the senate army appropriations committee that reducing the army officer personnel below 13 900 would scrap the nation defense plan.
During peak periods trains pass through Charing Cross Station in London at intervals of about forty seconds, reflecting a high service frequency and crowded conditions.
The Illinois River rose three to six feet, flooding Beardstown and driving scores of families from their homes. Business across the town stalls as the river runs near the main district, with thousands of acres submerged.
The article notes Isis called the Mother of Medicine and cites ancient Egyptian women as skilled in medicinal plants. It contrasts their knowledge with Hippocrates and mentions Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a long standing women’s remedy.
Jerseyville high school defeats John Hancock high in a hard fought game 37 to 5 at Jerseyville. Barnhill forward and Williams guard starred for Jerseyville while Mulligan excelled for the Independents. Coach Collins aims to beat Amesville Friday and defend county basketball title.
A brief note suggests starting early on dressmaking for white shirts with ruffles and guimpe details. The text reads as a period fashion tip highlighting items to craft before the season.
Residents in Wayne County report a rare moonlight rainbow seen at 3 A M after a passing thunderstorm. Wooster College astronomer Professor B F Yanney notes moonlit rainbows are very rare and describes the arch as huge and colors more indistinct than solar rainbows.
The American Legion endorsed the war department demand for a peace army of 156000. National commander Hanford Mac Nider testified before the Senate army appropriation committee to oppose House plans for an army of 115000, saying further cuts would undermine military policy.
Ten hold up suspects, described as negroes, were arrested in Columbus amid the robbery of the Steelton branch of Citizens Trust and Savings bank on South Parsons avenue. The robbers escaped with 3286 dollars. Bank manager W. D. Todd will determine if Robert Brown of Cincinnati 33, John Banks 23 of Axton, or Bleaker Purdue 24 of Cincinnati took part in yesterday's raid.
Hollis Bowen of Logan and Miss Anna Harvey of Chauncey wed at the Presbyterian parsonage with Rev. Wilcox officiating. Attendants include Harry Stalder and Ruth La Hugh. Afterward a three course wedding dinner was served at the Stalder home on Mill Street. The couple plan to reside in Logan after a short visit in Chauncey.
Low attendance due to high water at Chauncey Sunday schools on Easter. First Christian Sunday school drew 220 participants with a $23 collection. Isabelle Ritter presented the Easter program The Master Light, featuring a 30 voice chorus. Flowers and plants decorated the church.
Mrs Lena A Wilson entertained a group of girlfriends at her Chauncey home who are attending Ohio University in Athens. Guests included Miss Dorothy Glick Miss Bertha Deitz Dorothy Levine of Steubenville and Florence Silver of Youngstown.
Coroner M. Perry investigates the death of 42 year old Andy Bolog of Lorain after a fall or injury on stairs at a boarding house party two days before his death.Reports say heavy alcohol consumption was present at the gathering.
Miss Lucy Law hosted a surprise two course dinner at her Ellis Avenue home for her brother John on his sixteenth birthday. Guests included Miss Florence Brewer Miss Alice Brewer Myrtle Brown Freda Omen and Eleanor Hill.
Mrs Charles Fiske will host the Women’s class meeting at her Beau mont home Thursday afternoon. A large attendance is desired.
State Senator and Bucyrus Evening Telegraph editor James R. Hopsey announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for congressman from the Eighth Ohio district. He has represented the 13 31 district in the past two regular sessions.
Mrs. Ella Frederick and her daughter Mrs. W. D. Hines of Chauncey are in Columbus this week for eye treatment. They also visit Mrs. Royal Lin Scott, the aunt of Mrs. Frederick.
About thirty families were driven from their homes Friday and Saturday by high water in Chaunce. They are now busy cleaning up and getting straightened out from the inconvenience caused by the flood.
Miss Lucille Bradfield of Chauncey is in Logan this week visiting her aunt Mrs. Bess Mutchmere and family.
Mrs Elmer Bingman of Athens visited Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins in Chauncey during a social visit and chats.
Rural schools in Guernsey county will close Friday except those in Byesville Cumberland Lore City Pleasant City and Quaker City village.
Representatives of the American federal reserve bank system will be invited to a conference of banks of issue to be held shortly after the Genoa conference. Hari Sandmeyer killed in Canton auto crash while hurrying home to his bride of a few weeks.
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