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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1922
Page
5
Miss Julia Porter and Mr Harold Wise wed in Parkersburg West Virginia with Rev Gill Wilson officiating. They will live with the Porters at 67 West Washington Street Athens graduates and Ohio University students, both active in dramatics and sports.
July counts show 18 deaths and 21 births in Athens township Canaan township and Athens city. County totals pending completion of records.
The text advises that kindness yields more favors and friends. Being courteous to clerks telephonists waiters and thanking those who give you seats makes life more pleasant and earns willing service.
Youngstown ex-mayor Oles believes a strong independent ticket could win in November. He proposes a Youngstown convention to nominate a slate and cites large uncommitted vote totals. He says 20 000 signatures would suffice and expects to decide by Monday after consulting others.
In Athens county calf clubs and the Canaonville girls sewing club advance toward the Athens county fair and Ohio state fair. Jersey and Holstein youths, ages 10 to 19, care for calves, with some entries destined for Columbus. Coaches and demonstrators from Canaonville, including Nita Butts and Florence Walton, prepare for showcases in clothing construction and pattern making alongside dairy cattle exhibits.
William Bean of near Guyaville was arrested on a warrant from Lisie Dunfee of Lodi township alleging he is the father of her child born July 25. Bean pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Magistrate Helwig and was released on a $400 bond pending a hearing next Thursday at 9 o clock.
Sunday school at 9 o clock morning worship at 1 o clock afternoon. Baptism will follow the services at Kelly Bridge. A Prayer Praise and Testimonial meeting is planned for Thursday evening at 7 30.
Two Marion girls at Oceola pool near Bucyrus set an alarm clock to ensure they did not miss the 5 PM returning car. The incident drew curiosity from other bathers as the clock rang at 4 30.
Miss Inez Ford of New York sues a songwriter claiming she was the inspiration for his popular songs and that he pledged marriage. The defendant denies the claim and a jury will decide the matter.
Sunday school at 9 o clock Prayer Praise and Testimonial meeting at 10 o clock Preaching Wednesday evening at 7 03 followed by communion services.
An old column argues women are more delicate and sensitive than men and recommends Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for nervousness sleeplessness backaches headaches and melancholia. The medicine is claimed drug free and a longtime standby of American womanhood for nearly fifty years.
Elizabeth Hunt left a will detailing remarkable frugality by arranging for her body to be cremated and allowing the public to view the process by bus. She stated that any other expense was unnecessary and kept spending minimal.
Miss Sylvia Helen Forde of England is to marry Prince Maung Maung Gyi of Mandalay, son of Theebaw the last king of Burma, highlighting a union between English and Burmese royal lines.
Pleasant Valley Church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 with the pastor delivering his farewell sermon A prayer praise and testimonial meeting is set for Thursday evening at 7 30.
Harold F. McCormick, Chicago manufacturer, and Mme. Walska, Poland's opera star, wed in Paris this morning. McCormick, father of Mathilde McCormick, previously divorced from Edith Rockefeller McCormick. Walska recently divorced from Alexander Cochran, Yonkers carpet magnate. The pair reportedly met during her Chicago Opera Company affiliation and planned the match before her divorce.
London reports a deadlock in the inter allied conference on German indemnity as Anglo French talks near collapse. A plenary session occurred while delegates reviewed Australia cabinet counter proposals to replace the French productive forfeiture plan. French reports favored Poincare stance but Paris may soften demands.
An article warns common soaps and shampoos are too alkaline and dry the scalp. It promotes Mutalified cocoanut oil shampoo as cheap and superior, describing mixing with water to produce rich lather that cleanses and leaves hair soft and bright. Also notes Chauncey Circuit church schedule with services on Sunday and Wednesday and a quarterly meeting.
Four crewmen of the tug Clarence Rowland are believed drowned when the vessel capsized and sank at Staten Island shipyards Bodine Street Port Richmond. Seven aboard. three saved. A tow line reportedly caught under the bow triggering the capsize.
Dana Bean of Guysville was fined 1 and costs totaling 9.20 by Mayor Roush for blocking the Washington Street entrance to the fire department. He had parked his machine in the alley Thursday, paid the assessment for the privilege, and was released.
Eight men were injured when a fire at Camp Grant in Rockford Illinois caused about 390000 in damages. Four soldiers were among the injured as flaming embers and flying debris spread through the area. investigators called the blaze incendiary in origin.
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