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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1920

Page

5

Local society notes report visits and trips in Portsmouth

Supt. C B Stailey is a Thursday business visitor in Portsmouth. Miss Daryl Dent goes to Columbus for a seven weeks visit. The Pythian Sisters meet Friday at 7 30 p m for initiation. Miss Ruth Davis visits Miss Bertha Higgins in Albany. Mr and Mrs Join Kale hosted Mrs Heppy Danny of Albany. The Woman's Relief Corps meets Friday at 7 30 p m in Red Men's Hall as Mrs Corns returns to Ironton after Athens visit. Miss Dorothy Dailey stays in Albany with grandmother Adeline Dailey. Grace Creamer returns from two weeks in Marietta and Lowell. Miss dred Black of Columbus visits sister Mrs Charles Breinig at 17 Calyk street for two weeks. Blanche Light leaves for Napoleon for two weeks with sister Mrs J H Lowry. Susan Putman heads to Denver for three weeks to visit Harriet Putnam. Mr and Mrs James Ginnan and Mr and Mrs C W Gross motor to Chillicothe for a week or ten days at Sulphur Lick Springs. Edward C Schlosa returns from a ten days motor trip to Washington and Georgia. Charles E Cameron motoring to Indianapolis with son Arthur. Arthur joins them on return. Theodoria Lawhead goes to Columbus to visit sister Mary Frances Lawhead.

C. BH. Stailey Portsmouth Daryl Dent Clumbus

Notable illness and visits among Athens residents

The column notes several convalescences and hospital recoveries including Mrs D E Chadwell and the Misers Melba and Kathleen Harwick at St Aloysius Academy where Kathleen plans to enter school in September. It reports Carl Ramsey recovering from appendicitis in Columbus, and lists visits of families such as the Dempsey and Draper clans from Wichita to Athens, along with Coach A B Mackie resuming duties at Athens High School.

D. E. Chadwell Melba Kathleen Harwick St. Aloysius Academy New Lexington Kathleen Columbus Carl Ramsey Arrey Ramsey Lumbus A. B. Mackie Athens Athens High School Mackie Ruth Law E. W. Law Chauncey

Millfield and Athens ready for Saturday baseball clash

Millfield and Athens meet on the Millfield diamond Saturday at 2 15 p m with shattery King and Finsterwald for Athens and Harich and Whitlater for Millfield. They previously played in Athens where Millfield won. Athens seeks to even the series. Also notes residents traveling and election canvassing plus paving bids due Saturday noon. council to meet Monday if bids arrive.

Millfield Athens King and Finsterwald Millfield Harich Whitlateh

Plucky Youths In Dayton Politically Styled Summer

The text notes a lively summer at Trailsend near Dayton Ohio with many visitors on political missions. It mentions James M Cox Jr as a healthy, content young man connected to the Democratic presidential nominee family. The setting is a prominent home hosting notable political figures during the season.

Itement James M. Cox, Jran Trailsend Ayton, O Ore

Wool Market Puzzles Farmers Amid Export News

Farmers who store wool amid low prices face a puzzling situation sparked by a recent eastern report. A Boston ship West Isleta brings wool machinery 1700 tons of rags 525 bales of rags and cuttings and dolls from Germany. Ohio and nationwide storages exceed four times, with 2,000,000 pounds in Ohio alone and more at home, while clothing prices remain detached from wool costs.

Boston West Isleta Germany Hualand United States Enus Oho Wool Growers’ Association Ohio Columbus Europe

Friendship Circle Meeting At Methodist Church Tonight

A regular meeting of the Friendship Circle will be held at the Methodist church this evening with a cordial invitation to all. Also noted are local visits and family news including Mrs Lalla Dunnett and Elyria visitors, plus a report that Hocking Power Company raised village rates doubling the original contract cost.

Methodist Hocking Power Company Glouste Board of Public Affairs

Soviet envoy reports Polish armistice delegates moved to Minsk

M Khmeneff, Soviet representative in London, received a Moscow wireless at 10 A M stating Bolsheviks found Polish armistice delegates hiding in a village between Warsaw and Minsk last night and sent them to Minsk. The Polish delegates allegedly remained near the front lines awaiting Warsaw's order to move at about 80.

London M. Khmeneff Moscow Warsaw Minsk

Heart and Blame Problems in a Love Triangle

A 21 year old girl writes about a three year relationship with a 23 year old man. He has kept involved with a prior girlfriend, visiting her three times recently, while she insists she will not accept such visits. She fears losing him but is faithful and firm in her refusals.

Mrs. Thompson

Dear Miss Thompson Advice on Young Love Dilemma

A reader asks how to handle a boy’s shifting attention between her and another girl. Mrs. Thompson advises to either accept a platonic role or end the pursuit, and to avoid jealousy. Another letter urges steadfast refusal to a persistent suitor, while Hope seeks guidance about an old flame, family interference, and lingering hurt. Mrs. Thompson urges the 17 year old to not take the past too seriously and to reconsider.

King Postpones Scotland Visit

The King has postponed his planned Scottish visit due to the seriousness of the Russian situation. The postponement was announced as Premier Lloyd George and the King conferred last night.

London Scotland Pall Mall Lloyd George

Harding May Take Stump in Minnesota Campaign

Senator Harding plans a major campaign speech at the Minnesota state fair in Minneapolis during the first week of September to address agricultural issues Meanwhile national aides discuss arranging a larger push with Hays and Daugherty for stumping beyond Marion Johnson and Borah to appeal to labor and progressive voters as part of the push for the Republican ticket in key states

Marion Harding Minnesota Benatar Cox George T. Harding, Jr Worthington Columbus Will H. Hays Harry M. Daugherty Chicago Hays Front Porch Daugherty National Committee Des Moines Hiram Johnson Borah Pacific Coast Middle West America Europe

McGraw Questioned Over Actor Injury Incident

New York August 12 John McGraw expected to be questioned by Assistant District Attorney Marro regarding serious injuries to J C Slavin actor who was with the Giants manager Slavin remains in serious condition with unclear accounts of the events Police reported twelve liquor cases seized at the Lambs Club doorway where McGraw allegedly fought another actor early Sunday morning

New York John McGraw Marro J. C. Slavin Giants Slavin Lambs Club McGraw Police One

Mannix Plans Defiant Ireland Visit From London

Archbishop Mannix told United Press he will visit Ireland in defiance of the British government. He refused to reveal departure details or how he will evade Scotland Yard while staying at Nazareth House, saying he will go to Ireland and preserve freedom of action.

London Mannix United Press Ireland Scotland Yard Nazareth House Irney

O Neil Predicts Victory in Senate Nomination Race

Akron Municipal Judge A F O Neily, Democratic rival of W A Julian, stated he could win the Senate nomination pending rural votes. He claimed Julian’s lead would shrink as precinct returns arrived and said he might delay final results if necessary.

Akron A. F. O’neily W. A. Julian Cincinnati United States Senate Julian O'Neil Ate Einateet

Wanamaker backs Willis in bid for Senate

Aug 12 Columbus Judge R M Wanamaker, loser in the Republican Senate nomination fight, issues a statement pledging undivided support to former Gov Willis. He says public office is a service, not a personal gain, and he bears no malice while urging Willis to carry forward his record.

Columbus R. M. Wanamaker United States Willis Wana Moe Willie

Ruth Will Get In Game Today

Cleveland reports Babe Ruth likely to play this afternoon after a toe wrench. Castle club physician says X-ray shows no injury, no swelling, and no torn ligaments. Ruth wore an elastic kneepad if he plays, with cooling lotions keeping the toe ready for action.

Cleveland Babe Ruth New York Yankees Babe Ruth

Rebel Sipan leaders form new lower house party

A fragmented text mentions men of rebel Sipan, the Joes Oku colony, and Masove y mecoker as leaders of the 2 Seiyukal party. The passage suggests an emerging political group linked to regional factions and the lower house, but details are sparse.

Sipan Nence Joes Oku Colo Masove Y Mecoker 2 Seiyukal ‘Party

Jacksonville approves 3-mill levy for schools

Jacksonville voters on August 12 approved a three-mill levy by an 87 to 0 vote, securing a firm financial basis for the public schools for the coming year starting September 7. The levy funds one anticipated vacancy among elementary teachers and lists staff changes including Mrs Dells Ghirkey and several named teachers.

Jacksonville Dells Ghirkey Dre Merle Hey A Luther A Luther, He Wor Linecott, Glancy, Helen Meley, Ruth Kibben Jennie. Martin Yom M Ce Wailipnea

Cox Travelsin Special Pullman Train to Camp Perry

Ohio news brief notes Cox travels in a special Pullman leaving Columbus to attend Camp Perry for the first stump speech of his campaign. The item mentions the Hocking Valley railway line and notes the departure from Columbus.

Columbus Camp Perry Ohio Petes Country Hocking Valley

Albany Grange Plans Saturday Evening Crepe Event

Albany Grange of Albany announces a Saturday evening crepe event on August 12 with planned closings and details to be announced. Members invite community members to attend and support the local grubstand fundraiser during the evening activities.

Albany Grange Albany Albany Crepe

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Ociety and Py Local News Ruth Davis Bertha Higgins Join Kale Heppy Danny Woman’s Relief Corps Red Men’s Hall Dorothy Dailey Mrs Adeline Dailey Misa_Grace Creamer Marietta Lowell Dred Black of Charles Breinig Calyk Street Blanche Light Napoleon J. H. Lowry Susan Putman Denver Colorado Harriet Putnam James Ginnan C. W. Gross Chillicothe Sulphur Lick—Springs Edward C. Schlosa Washington and Gerorg Charles E. Cameron Indianapolis Ind Arthur Theodoria Lawhead Mary Frances Lawhead Ernest Mary Pickford Charlie Chaplin Altho Dubbel Bilt The F. L Preston Epcentieita Ina S Hospital P. B. Lawrence Mabel Brown Atlantic City Miss Brown H. d. Mirick Bertha Brown Thomas ¥. Dempsey D. R. Draper Little Son Wichita Kan Dempsey Mary Kelley Second Street H. F. Rose William Silvas Mary Allen Norwalk Iowa J. R. Harvey Silvus E. F. Black North Congress Street Emma Mallernee John D. Wrenne Martha Devis Nashville Tenn Mallernee John L. Mallernee Henry Hoyt Mallerneesy Spo Morris Glouster Fred Hawk A. McDonald Magnetic Springs Delaware Ira Andrews Board of Elections Mary Powell James M. Cox, Jr Poland DE Esha Mr. Ang Thomes Johncoh Malcolm Waldie Athenowad Lalla Dunnett E. P. Linscott Norma Jern Elyria Calvar Arza Ball UNO Aging Lafone Pethink Mrs. Thompsons Anther Hope McRaw Wanamaker Oku Kasuya England the Queen of Spain Hanelagh Cox Travelsin Council of Defense the Cline Pharmacy CO Lash R. L. Dollings Co Wm. G. Bonham Prost Wren Everythingyat King Quality Arthur McPherson Wisconsin the Fulton Grocery CO
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