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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1920

Page

8

Two Weeks Grace for Auto Owners in Omery

Officer W. W. Thompson reports a state message granting auto owners a two week grace period. The letter cites flood and strike related shipping delays as the reason for possible delays in supplying 1920 license tags. The secretary of state requests leniency for motorists who can show a reasonable excuse for cars not yet equipped.

W. W. Thompson State Automobile Department Secretary of State Harvey

Legion Dance Aide Committee Plans Pomeroy Armory Event

The American Legion dance committee led by Frank Will Anthony Schaefer Glenn Chase Rob Webster and Otto Strauss organizes the Pomeroy armory dance on Thursday night. Reed's Orchestra from Parkersburg provides music and dancing runs from 9 to 1. Special return cars on the electric line are arranged to ensure comfort for attendees.

American Legion Frank Will Anthony Schaefer Glenn Chase Rob Webster Otto Strauss Pomeroy Armory Reed Parkersburg

Pleasure of Their Guests on That Evening

A brief note describes the pleasure of their guests on that evening, underscoring courteous reception and social decorum within a formal gathering.

Farewell Party for Mrs. Carrie Wildermuth at Bethany Church

Daughters of Ruth of Bethany M. E. Church hosted a farewell at Miss Lucrete Genheimer’s home for Mrs. Carrie Wildermuth who departs Saturday for California to settle there. The event featured an engraved gold pin and social refreshments as friends gathered on Friday evening.

Lucrete Genheimer Bethany M. E. Church Carrie Wildermuth California Gertrude Stowe

Schmoll and Skinner Wed at Peace Evangelical Church

Julius J. Schmoll son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Schmoll of Minerville and Miss Esther Skinner daughter of Mr and Mrs H P Skinner of near Rutland were married Saturday by Rev George Nussmann at Peace Evangelical church parsonage. The couple will reside at the groom's parents home for the present.

Julius J. Schmoll Andrew Schmoll Minersville Esther Skinner H. P. Skinner Near Rutland George Nussmann Peace Evangelical Church

Reprint Required for Meigs County Primary Ballots

The board approved reprinting about 6000 Meigs county primary ballots after misprinting the name A. M. Johnson as A. M. John son due to certification from Athens. The county will pay $90 in costs.

A. M. Johnson Board of Elections Meigs County Athens

Primary election prep underway by county board officials

County board of elections members worked Friday and Saturday to ready materials for Tuesday's primary. Clerk Wm. Stivers supplied election kits to precinct presiding officials who collected their goods and departed.

County Board of Supervisors of Elections Wm. Stivers

Suitcase theft on K and M train baffling

The Gallipolis Tribune reports Harry Huntington’s suitcase containing clothing and valuables was found by a Middleport railroad fireman who vanished with the items. Huntington traveled to Charleston for clues. The thief, discharged from K and M service, was last seen wearing Huntington’s new tailor suit, leaving unclear whether the discharge followed the theft or caused it.

Gallipolis Tribune Harry Huntington Middleport Harry Charleston Tribune

Minersville Co-op Store Declares 7 Percent Dividend

The People’s Co-operative store at Minersville reports strong first three months with an announced seven per cent dividend for January to April.

Minersville People’s Co-operative

Freight embargo boosts Ohio river packet boats

The steamer General Crowder carried 7,000 cases of eggs on a run to Pittsburgh during the freight embargo. At 36 dozen per case the shipment totaled 3,024,000 eggs, though the captain noted many were broken on the trip.

General Crowder Pittsburgh

Captain Lyons confronts whiskey stash blockage in warehouse

Middleport capitalist Capt. John Lyons laments being unable to remove five barrels of good old whiskey from a bonded warehouse. He seeks relief from the Bethlehem press stated by the Gallipolis Tribune.

John Lyons Middleport Gallipolis

Married Women to Hold Sacred Heart Social

The married ladies of Sacred Heart church plan a social and parcel post sale at the church auditorium on Wednesday evening May 19.

Sacred Heart Church

Council Sets Special Session On Street Car Franchise

Mayor Dan Diehl calls Pomeroy Council to a special meeting Wednesday evening to revisit the street car franchise issue.

Dan Diehl Pomeroy Council

Weekend visits and departures surround Middleport news

Miss Clara Henry visited Miss Anna Bradbury in Gallipolis while Sid Johnson of Wolfepen toured Pomeroy. Chester Morris left for Springfield to begin work with Kelly Motor for Miss Helen Beeson of Columbus. Austin Wood joined his family in Middleport from Wheeling.

Clara Henry Anna Bradbury Gallipolis Sid Johnson Wolfepen Chester Morris Edgar Morris Springfield Ohio Kelly Moter Helen Beeson Columbus W. H. Beeson Austin Wood Wheeling Stella Parsons Cora Winkler Middleport R. K. Rowan Kananga Eddie Martin Akron Martha Sands W. J. O’brien Middle

Zemo Heals Eczema Says Advert Claim

Zemo stops itching and heals eczema says the ad. It promotes Joctrcal and extra large bottles priced at SL.00 for skin and scalp troubles. The copy claims Zemo is safe and economical and notes it is sold by The A. W. Rose Co. of Cleveland Ohio.

Zemo

Marion French Returns From Auto Insurance Convention

Marion French returned Saturday from Hamilton Ohio where he attended an auto insurance convention after a business trip to Columbus.

Port Columbus Marion French Hamilton Ohio

Murray City Notes on Health, Services and School Programs

Mrs Ben Turner of the South end shows improvement after illness. Rev Campbell of the U B Church conducts evangelistic services at Salem U B Church. The junior high entertainment at the Opera house Tuesday was a great success. Eighth grade commencement was held Thursday at the M E Church with an interesting program. Monday's high waters caused damage in Murray including homes flooded by rising water.

Ben Turner South End Rev. Campbell U. B Salem Opera House M. E Murray

Murray City Residents Face Moves and Departures

Many people affected as departures rise. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Mooney prepare to move to Logan with household goods packed. Friends regret their leaving Murray City. Mrs. Dr. Hayman had a serious operation in Columbus last Friday and is now recovering well. Numerous Murray young ladies plan to attend summer school at Athens.

Lawrence Mooney Logan Murray City Dr. Hayman Columbus Murray Athens

On With the Dance at Opera House Starts April 29

Mae Murray and David Powell shine in George Fitzmaurice new production On With the Dance at the Opera House for three days beginning April 29.

Mae Murray David Powell George Fitzmaurice Opera House

Hitchcock 19 Helping Out in Wood Campaign

Chicago April 26 Frank H Hitchcock veteran campaign manager today was helping out Major General Leonard Wood's campaign, according to Colonel W C Procter national chairman of the Wood organization Procter denied reports he would be displaced and said he remained in charge of Wood's campaign

Chicago Frank H. Hitchcock Leonard Wood W. C. Procter Wood Organization Procter Wood Hitchcock Hitchcockx

Supporter Remains Without Territorial Charge

The statement notes that the helper is not assigned to govern any territory as far as known. The remark underscores a lack of authoritative control or jurisdiction for the individual mentioned.

Personality or cash which drives success gains focus

The line contrasts personal charm with immediate impact of money in achieving goals, suggesting cash can outperform personality in practical outcomes. It highlights a pragmatic view where financial resources accelerate results over softer traits.

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