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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1921
Page
6
County clerks warn Athens County used car owners to timely file sworn statements with 25 cent fee. Many have sent incomplete or single copies. duplicate copies required. Over 1900 owners already filed with Clerk T L Morgan, with fines for delays.
Delegations from Cincinnati and other areas arrive in Sandusky for the Ohio Elks Association convention. The Aug 30 event marks a gathering of multiple lodges with anticipated meetings and activities.
Labor leaders will be represented at the President's unemployment conference in September, authoritative sources said today.
Billy and his grandchildren recapture the city kids from a goat escape. Billy Jr and friends chase mischief on the road toward a balloon race at the fairgrounds. The boys plan to slip in with the crowd to watch the gas balloon compete with an airplane, sparking lively chatter.
Henry Wood reports that the League of Nations plans to finalize mandates for former German colonies at its second general assembly in Geneva, with Britain administering Palestine and Mesopotamia and France Syria and Lebanon. US protests over Yap and oil arrangements delay final terms, while allied powers urge joint US talks to approve mandates and set annual reporting to a commission.
Whitehall residents hosted visitors from Columbus Cincinnati Amesville Albany Athens and Toledo during a series of gatherings. Attendees included families of Moore Hooper Pratt Ballenger and Moore plus friends and kin from Ames Ridge Angel Ridge and Middleport with a picnic dinner organized by Mrs Ballenger.
Z W Davis an Ohio millionaire and alleged victim of Charles French financial schemes will provide full information to federal authorities within a week. Attorney William Simpson said Davis will travel to Chicago to detail the affair and explain $30 000 notes tied to the arrest in the international swindle conspiracy.
The Federal Trade Commission will file papers against the Famous Players-Lasky Company for alleged unfair practices and antitrust violations. The complaint will cite breaches of Section Seven of the federal trade act and Section Five of the antitrust law.
Miss Rosalie Halloran of Cincinnati continues wedding preparations for September 14 despite fiancé Harry Walsh's disappearance since August 22. Walsh, 29, has been missing for more than a week, sparking mystery around the nuptials.
Ocilla Georgia mother Mrs. Mattie Paul endorses Mothers Friend claiming a quick easy labor after using two bottles. She urges others to request the free booklet detailing maternity needs delivery timing hygiene and baby clothing while warning against plain oils and substitutes.
Ned Randall travels on the Chicago express nursing a bitter farewell from his wife Cherry. He recalls their happier days while fearing Arthur Hamlen’s charm may win her away and contemplating divorce if needed as the train speeds on. (To be continued)
Frank Buckzyk of Toledo slept an hour on a train to Pittsburgh and woke to find his entire $1200 savings and his suitcase gone. He had boarded to visit a friend before continuing to Europe, leaving on the next leg with scant funds.
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