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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1919
Page
5
In police court today the defendants swore on the Koran they did not steal 142 dollars from Ben Ali. Ben Ali produced the Koran in court and recommended their release. All were released.
Local society notes list visits and trips of Jackson county officials and area residents. Ex deputy James Sprouse, Mrs Brandt and son Robert, and Herbert and Roy Dupler are among those traveling or visiting relatives in several states. Atty John Woolley and family complete a two week motor trip with stops in Pittsburgh and Cleveland. Dr F P McVay returns from a grand chapter session in Seattle after a month away.
The actors strike spreading from New York to other cities deepens bitterness between producers, managers, and Actors Equity. Damage claims against strikers reach 6 million dollars as theaters close or delay winter productions. Chorus girls win pay during long rehearsals and costuming must be supplied. Marie Dressler leads the chorus girls, Ethel Barrymore backs the strike, and George Cohan vows to spend his money to fight it.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Voorhees returned yesterday to their home after a two week vacation near Stewart. They attended a farewell banquet for Professor and Mrs Pickering and other social affairs. Mrs Addie Biggins and daughter Dorothy of Stewart were guests of the Voorhees during this time.
The mid-summer dance last night at the Masonic Temple featured Miss Margaret McGrath Miss Marie Swaim Miss Florence Carr and Miss Mary Poston as committee members. The event ran from 8 to 12 with ninety attendees enjoying an excellent orchestral program. Mr and Mrs Carl Beasley served as chaperons.
Ithaca New York August 16 Donald W Fether a wealthy Cornell student from Los Angeles remained jailed amid the search for Hazel Crance 18 who drowned in Cayuga Lake Police say little evidence exists until the body is recovered Fether contends he kicked off tangled trousers after their canoe overturned His lawyers planned to seek release on grounds of illegal arrest and hoped for new evidence while defense parents prepared to spend for his defense
Chauncey Ohio August event by First Christian Church Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor honored Gilbert B Courtney back from service. Program featured readings music and a talk on Finnish and German customs. Luncheon for fifty prepared by Grace Kilpatrick and Blanche Gardner.
The article records a social event with a vocal solo by Miss Sarah Guthrie and a piano duet by Miss Dorothy Minister and Lucile Bradfield. Present were numerous guests including Misses Pearl and Ruth Wharton Eleanor Atkinson Ruth Atkinson Lucy Law Gladys Helen Bradfield Naomi Fouty Evelyn Wetkins Helen Biggins Kate Noble Neva Ferrer Sarah Guthrie Hazel Linscott Lucy McDorr Jessie Smart Porority Minister Ruth Fiske Mary Sayers Hazel Leffler Anna Headley Elsie Wilson Christine Courtney and others along with Messrs. Guy Osborne Donald Henry Charles Bradfield and many more.
Columbus Ohio August 16 Traffic on the Ohio Electric lines out of Columbus and statewide remained tied up due to a carmen strike for higher pay. Officials said passenger service would not resume in 24 hours. Local superintendent F G Clunis said only union men would operate cars entering Columbus. Motor buses for Buckeye Lake Newark and Zanesville reported thriving business.
Federal troops killed seven bandits in a surprise Tampico area attack. Among the dead were believed to be attackers who plundered sailors from the American warship Cheyenne. Authorities say the gang held a large stash of American loot and had committed additional robberies. Business in Mexico City remained normal despite the incident.
Major Sam Johnson will be a principal speaker at a Bruce Masonic lodge celebration for colored soldiers of Athens county. He led a regiment overseas and faced shell fire. Other speakers include Lieutenant Henry Isom, Chaplain in a Southern camp, Corporal Charles Manly from Middleport, and Corporal Henry Nero of Athens.
A county event begins at 7 90 reception to 8 30 followed by a banquet and a music program with George Hale as toast master. Dancing runs 10 to 13. About 100 colored soldiers are invited. outsiders buy tickets, with 150 tickets available. Stacey Boyer oversees sales. Nero boys and Midge Lockhart are noted among Athens soldiers who saw fighting overseas.
Ohio River levels in Pittsburgh show Point Bridge at 6 feet stationary Davis Island 9 feet stationary Beaver Dam 8 feet stationary Parkersburg 10.8 feet falling Point Pleasant 7 feet stationary as of today.
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