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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1921
Page
6
In this Open Championship reflection, the writer credits Jim Barnes with a key lesson: wait for the clubhead. He argues proper timing, relaxed rhythm, and not forcing the swing are essential to longer, accurate shots and better contact. The piece also discusses how women can train for a three quarter swing and adapt club weight and length to physique.
A collage of trivia Q and A covers lemon squash meaning lemon juice in England, Joe Miller the English jester, Guineaman ships, the funny bone, loving cups, maiden assize, god-tree name origins, Otis Skinner not retired, mountain sickness, navy flag timings, and local social notes from Greens Run and nearby areas with various visits and family news.
A rural village near a city combats objectionable auto courting with police action and a public reward for arrests. Welfare workers warn that unchaperoned riding raises juvenile delinquency and erosion of respectability, urging targeted legal reforms to curb the practice.
The League of Women Voters pushes for full women's rights beyond the federal amendment. They highlight state laws that still restrict equality and cite Wisconsin as moving to remove antiquated statutes. Delegates will attend the American Bar Association meeting in Cincinnati on August 29 to urge reforms with the commission on uniform state laws.
A humorous anecdote recalls Smith and his wife’s quarrel over a misread letter about a typewriter. In another joke a bold man chats with a young woman in a department store but she learns he is a store detective and dislikes escalating the encounter.
A jumble of light humor and brief notices. A New York man earns $25 a month and marries, while a French aviator reportedly flies 220 miles an hour. Marshall Field warns staff that bobbed hair must go to spare cold weather woes.
Frederic J. Haskin reports from New York on how European nations now actively manage emigration and protect nationals abroad while the United States faces job shortages. Immigrants find aid from homeland networks, consulates, and foreign-language presses as nations seek to repatriate or place workers, altering the balance for newcomers in American cities.
A vivid June night in Athens unfolds from courthouse steps to campus shadows. Observations shift from sweeping street scenes, diners, and theater crowds to idle laborers, students, and aging locals. The piece sketches a restless city, its contrasts of wealth and toil, ending with morning routines and plans for the day ahead.
People urge immediate cutting of a hedge on East Carpenter Street as it nearly covers the sidewalk and obstructs pedestrian traffic. A new sidewalk is proposed to replace the overgrowth.
City crews resume mowing Central school grounds as residents along North High street report hay fever and irritation from long grass and dust.
Police enforce the curbside burning ordinance amid many residents attempting to burn refuse such as egg shells and broken dishes, often without success.
Residents urge action on West Washington street to drain water and curb the odor from standing pools. The Watch Dog’s post office address will shift briefly while he continues observing, and a note to visit him at the State Fair.
The Athens Messenger advertises an information bureau offering answers to questions. It explains the director, Washington DC address, and that the service cannot give advice on legal medical or financial matters. Submit questions with name and return address and stamps.
A silo should be not less than 30 feet high with height equal to two and a half to three times its diameter.
Mrs John Daugherty entertained Millfield Needle Club at her home on Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Mrs John Brewer Mrs P D Hill Mrs R F Totman Mrs Herbert Mingus Mrs Dan Fulton Mrs C E Sanders and the hostesses Mr and Mrs L F E Wood Mr and Mrs H H Tippie and a granddaughter spent Sunday driving to New Lexington and visiting for the day.
Four creditors of Knox Tire & Rubber Company of Mt. Vernon petitioned a federal court in Columbus this week to adjudge the firm bankrupt after alleging bankruptcy on August 1. The company is under a receiver. President F D Spencer admitted the allegations in a waiver and agreed to bankruptcy. Creditors claim total $16,131.52.
Delegates to the first annual reunion of the Lost Regiment, the 308th Regiment of Engineers, began arriving in Sandusky Ohio ahead of events at Cedar Point. More than 1,200 veterans are expected for the gathering, with Rev George G Shurtz of Tiffin serving as chaplain for the opening invocation.
The report notes a Monday start for the first business session with registration to follow. Congressman James T. Begg will deliver the welcome address. Col. Harry M. Trippe of Whitwater Wisconsin, regiment commander, will oversee organizing efforts. Officers for the permanent group are elected and plans for the next annual meeting are set.
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