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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1919

Page

2

Aerial Delivery Brings Medical Supplies to Polish Refugees

Captain E B Schoedsack of Los Angeles piloted the first civilian medical air drop in Poland, delivering a trunkful of medicines to a refugee camp near Pinsk. Poor roads and floods blocked land routes, prompting the emergency mission organized by Major H B Diehl and a Polish air service plane.

Jinsk Poland Vladimir-Wolynski Pinsk E. B. Schoedsack Los Angeles Vpinsk Schoedsack Signal Corps H. 8. Diehl Clear Springs Polish Air Service

Funeral Service for Augustus Baird in Charleston

Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Masonic Temple for Augustus Baird of Charleston West Virginia. Knights Templars led the rites with scripture by Rev. Dr C L Strecker and prayer by Rev. Dr E D Murch. The ceremony included sacred songs by a quartet and concluded at West Union street cemetery. Out of town mourners included Gen G Foster and several Baird relatives.

Augustus Baird Charleston W. Va Masonic Temple Knight Templars C. L. Strecker First Methodist Episcopal Church E. D. Murch Christian Church Allen Kresge R. P. Tompkins Charles Baird Charles Ralph Murray Barnhill Columbus Waldo Baird Canaanville

Obituary for John M. Phillips of Amesville Ohio

John M. Phillips died Sunday morning at 7 o'clock at 83 from a stroke suffered Thursday. The body was taken to Wooster for burial. Surviving were his daughter Mrs F L Thomas of Amesville and son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs H L Shively of Cleveland.

John M. Phillips Amesville, O Wooster F. L. Thomas H. L. Shively Cleveland

Johnny Regas Returns to Athens After Long Trip

Seventeen year old Johnny Regas, known in Athens as the bright little adopted local, returns after nearly four and a half years touring Europe and serving in the English navy. He visited Italy Greece Spain Portugal France and England and will attend school on the hill living with John Feffis.

Athens Johnny 1S Greece John Italy Spain Portugal France England Dardanelles Rigas John Feffis

Notice to Granges on Officer Elections and Installations

The article explains that subordinate grange officers serve until year end and installations occur at the first regular January meeting or nearby if public, not in December. It notes a past shift of officer elections from December to November and urges secretaries to submit officer names promptly for the State Grange roster, aiming to have the roster ready before the December State Grange meeting and mailed in January. County Deputy Wm J Warrener signs.

State Grange Wm. J. Warrener

U S Mine Sweepers Parade Before Navy Secretary

The American pine ree fleet paraded up the river before Secretary of the Navy Daniels. Fifty nine vessels formed the last unit to return from foreign war service. The sweepers destroyed 50 000 mines and faced deadly hazards during the operation.

Nort River Secretary of the Navy Daniels Roy Messanelli

Ohio Legislature to Return for 6 O'clock Roll Call

Ohio lawmakers resume session in Columbus after a June recess to craft tax and liquor laws. Crabbe pushes a federal style prohibition bill while a property tax amendment failed. An income tax and auto tax plan are expected, with utilities rate reform and department reorganization on the agenda.

Columbus Ohio Sclons Crabbe House Joint Committee On Taxation State Public Utilities Commission Utilities Commission Legislative Committee For Reorganization State Departments

Ohio storm damages and restoration across Columbus area

After a damaging wind storm in Ohio over the weekend, telephone service in the storm center is near normal. Central Union says about 300 circuits were knocked out but most are restored and communication to the area is back. Workers repaired lines across northern sections most affected by the wind. Ohio State Telephone reports little damage to its lines in the region.

Columbus Ohio Central Union Company Ohio State Telephone Company

Do You Enjoy Your Meals

Advice promotes better digestion by eating moderately and chewing thoroughly. Five hours between meals is recommended and Cham berlain's Tablets are urged after supper to make meals a real pleasure.

Chamberlain

Brooks Sale Lists Household Groceries and Utensils

A local sale on groceries and household items lists peaches 87 cents, apricots 874 percent, prunes 25 cents, beans 10 cents, corn lie, oleo 35 cents, fresh sausage 80 cents, gas mantles 10 cents, coffee 40 cents, matches 25 cents, thread 5 cents, toilet paper, soap 6 cents, pink salmon 15 cents, brooms 50 cents, washboards 50 cents, tomatoes 20 cents, Aunt Jemima flour 15 cents, buckwheat flour 26 cents, lye hominy 1 cent, galvanized tubs rising in price.

W. H. Brooks Big Can

Oil Gush At 3200 Feet Near Murray City

A massive oil well, the largest hit in this region, was struck Sunday between Murray City and New Straitsville in Hocking County. The 3200 foot strike caused a powerful surge, briefly halting further drilling. Columbus salesman Mr Heege boasted of a thousand dollar oil stock bought after a dream, and he rejected a fifty thousand dollar offer. The company plans to drill twenty feet deeper aiming for another 600 barrel flow.

Murray City New Straitsville Hocking County Logan Heege Columbus

Note on Jenkins case sent to Carranza

Washington reports another note to Carranza over the demand to release American Consular Agent William O Jenkins. The U S State Department says perjury against Jenkins is unfounded and cites embassy investigations in Mexico City and Puebla led by M W Hanna.

Washington Carranza William O. Jenkins State Department Mexico United States Jenkins Mexico City Department M. W. Hanna Puebla

No Traces Found of Missing Max Govro

No trace was found today of N G Govro a 12 year old building contractor missing from his Columbus home since Friday His automobile was found near the Scioto river north of the city Saturday Footprints led from the machine to the water’s edge Police dragged the river Sunday without success Govro remains missing.

Columbus N. G. Govro Govro Scioto River

War Captain Feared Missing Over Financial Troubles

The officer served during the war as captain in the 28th United States engineers. His wife and daughter are prostrated, believing he has either met with foul play or taken his life because of financial troubles.

28Th United States Engineers

Whitaker-Glesaner tin mill to close in Beech Bottom

Wheeling dispatch says the Whitaker Glesaner Company tin mill at Beech Bottom will shut down today due to a coal shortage, affecting local employment and production.

Wheeling W. Va Whitaker-Glesaner Company Beech Bottom

Also Mentioned on This Page

C.ustore Beecham Scott Scot & Bowne Biocomfield N. J Prines New York Mr. and Mrs E. P. McDaniel Amesville the Security Savings Bank D. H. Moore C. G. O'Bleness F. L. Alderman F. B. Kiitau Johnny Regas U. S NAVY Shiloh Max Willar T. R Willard Lostro Nelsonville Maytag Brooks & Fierce
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