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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1920
Page
5
An old-time recipe promises to restore natural hair color and shine. The ad touts Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound as a non drug mixture improved with additional ingredients, claiming it darkens hair safely and convincingly.
Local residents report visits and travels as C W Stone and daughter Betty Jane head east for a visit. Mrs Clare Stanley of Albany and Mrs Anna Colburn of Jerseyville journeyed here en route home for Easter camp meeting attendance. Mrs Ray James and children return from Columbus after visiting her brother in law and Mr and Mrs Elmer Bond. Miss Grace King and Mr Charles Blackford of Harrisburg Pa announce marriage. Mary Sutherland and Dr Robert Nye wed in Cincinnati in a Buenos Aires life planned.
Rev. Carl C. Cole, formerly of Athens County, resigns his post at MeGaryville Indiana after a year of productive work. He plans a motor trip west with Mr and Mrs Ora T Carver and family, camping in the Rockies and spending time at Yellowstone. The group will hunt big game near Bozeman Montana this winter and head to the Pacific coast in spring. A marriage license was issued to Cecil Mack Anglin and Sadane Kioh. The Athens county health department will set up an educational display at the county fair. Athens city schools levy results show 721 yes and 210 no, with strong backing from Supt Morgan and the late Wiley Vtt’s influence noted.
An ice cream supper is planned at New England Presbyterian Church on Saturday evening August 14. Proceeds benefit church programs and community outreach with all ages invited to attend.
Delina Loud of Athens and Eleanore Davis of Jacksonville had successful morning surgeries at Athens Eye Ear Nose and Throat Hospital to remove tonsils and adenoids.
In Nashville on August 18 the Tennessee Senate prepared for a final vote on ratification of the federal suffrage amendment. Supporters predicted passage with a two thirds effort in the Senate, while House action remained uncertain amid strong anti suffragist opposition.
London sales showcase Burne-Jones designed tapestries representing the Quest of the Moly Grail woven by William Morris fetch 22000 dollars at auction. The pieces highlight famed artists and a historic textile collaboration.
Names of Single Tax candidates will appear on the fall ballots alongside Republican and Democratic contenders for state offices. R C Barnum of Cleveland announced the party has gathered enough signatures to qualify. Listed candidates include E H Foote for governor and W O Blase for lieutenant governor with others for secretary of state auditor treasurer and more.
In Athens County Republican primary Ralph Di Cole and Frank B Willis led. Willis, running for United States senator, doubled nearest challenger Walter F Brown. State officer races show Cole defeating Davis for governor by 624 votes and Willis winning Senate with 1913.
The Athens Independents defeated Little Hocking in both ends of a Thursday doubleheader at Coolville. H Russell started the first game, left with a sore arm, and was replaced. a sixth inning umpire decision led to a forfeit to Athens.
Utilities commission orders preparations for probable gas shortage. Domestic users including homes, hotels, restaurants, bakeries, hospitals must conserve. Industrial sectors split into four subdivisions including food production.
Ease of attachment is a leading claim for antiskid chains for motor trucks that can be clamped to tires in sections.
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