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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1920
Page
4
An editorial questions immigrant numbers and the literacy test in addressing a 5,000,000 labor shortage. It weighs whether lowering bars would help, and asks if assimilation issues persist with European immigration. It proposes a thought experiment on universal hard work to cover deficits.
The piece extols vacation options on federally managed lands including Yellowstone Yosemite Sequoia General Grant Lassen Volcanic Crater Lake Glacier Park Mt Rainier Wind Cave Sully Hill and Mesa Verde among others. It contrasts peaceful leisure with protests noting arousal of strikers failed and cheers for prohibition.
General Degouette led the Sixth French Army and praised U S divisions the Thirty seventh and Ninety first for their role in crossing the Lys Escaut and holding the opposite bank under fire. The action contributed to freeing Belgian territory and securing final victory in World War I.
In Jefferson North Carolina society notes Rev Preston Wyatt chats with Miss Bonnie Doringer and Charles Miller schemes in Tennessee with Calhoun kin for a marriage match. Fred Golinger admires Miss Mary Hart, Hezel Blevins eyes Greer, J C Parsons visits W P Bells, and a nod to Miss Nannie.
A Berryville Arkansas testimony describes recovery from severe stomach trouble after using Milks Emulsion. The ad touts improved appetite digestion bowel action and energy with a money back guarantee for six bottles. It promotes Milks Emulsion as a nutritious supplement and cure for chronic stomach issues and constipation with nationwide drugstore availability.
Miss Elizabeth Herr daughter of Mr and Mrs CC F jiein and student at Athens High School has earned national recognition for her essay in the army school contest. A telegram from Adjutant General Peter C Harris informed her that her piece will receive honorable mention among ten essays chosen by a national board including Secretary of War Baker General Pershing and General March. She will receive an autograph certificate signed by the three judges. Herr's essay also won first honors at the state level.
Juniors from Athens high school will perform The Lion and the Mouse at the Columbus barracks on May 4, with all expenses paid by army authorities. Miss Anna Pickering and Superintendent Morgan will lead the troupe. Morgan may repeat the play here on April 30 with all receipts donated to Ohio University O Association, and many who missed last week's show seek a second performance.
Columbus April 20. Credits totaling more than 600000 via loans and overdrafts were extended to three corporations by the Struthers Saving and Banking Company which closed its doors. State Bank Superintendent Pontius said no regard was shown for depositors or safe banking principles. Bruce R Campbell cashier of the defunct bank will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
William McDonald of Vore Ridge was fined five dollars and costs by Justice of the Peace Helwig for failing to send his children to school. Truant Officer Jacob Glenn filed the charge, McDonald pleaded guilty. The fine was paid and a warning given that his children must report to school going forward.
The social at Hooper Ridge Saturday evening drew attendees including Hazel Wemer Garnett Kittle Nellie Sayers Floyd Jesse John Wemer Farmond Savere and Frea Savere among others.
An order issued Monday directs drawing names of petit and grand jurors for the May term, opening in two weeks on May 3. The petit jury for five days will report next Monday. Judge Worstell fills in for Judge Mauck in Gallia County court for several days. Officers heard motions briefly. key case of Mrs. Leslie Martin vs Aetna Life Insurance continued. Rose Starkey vs Edgar Starkey set for May 26. Elizabeth Bruce vs Emmett Bruce death of plaintiff noted. Guardian ad litem named for Mary Shamel vs Nellie Ziggafoose et al. Further testimony on Carrie Douglas divorce will be heard next Saturday at 9.
Robert Lowther, a noted Ohio University wrestler, underwent a serious operation after an automobile incident Sunday. Olson, the wrestling coach, had shown Lowther holds weeks earlier and reports say he was badly bruised.
Infection worsened after a bout with the University of Virginia. Dr. Howe operated on Lowther Sunday and it is believed the poisoning has been counteracted.
In Washington on April 19 the Cuyahoga River Power Company failed in supreme court to stop the Northern Ohio Traction and Light Company and the Northern Ohio Power Company from building and running hydro electric plants on the Cuyahoga river. The Cuyahoga Company argued its charter gave exclusive water power rights to exclude rivals.
Columbus April 19. County school superintendents met to discuss teachers' salaries and rural budgets. Vernon M. Reigel urged boards to file budgets with the state department for approval before distributing the school tax levy. He noted city teachers' salaries are not on par with rural teachers and suggested higher pay from the new school law.
A Monday straw vote at Athens High School showed Senator Harding leading the Republican ticket with 100 votes and Governor Cox atop the Democrat ticket with 69. Hoover followed with 78, Wood 33, Pershing 20, Johnson 109, Baker 43, McAdoo 57, Gryan 25, and Wilson 13.
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