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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1919

Page

5

Social News Highlights From Local Community

Mr and Mrs C H Swaim travel to Cincinnati for a brief stay. W C T U meets Tuesday at 2 pm at Hotel Berry. Miss Rose Savage returns to Elyria after Thanksgiving in Athens. Rep H A Hatch departs for Columbus to resume legislative duties. Womans Benefit Association of Maccabees meets tonight at 7 30 with officer elections. Troop One Girl Scouts meet Miss Marie Swaim 1 Park Place Tuesday at 4 pm. Mr and Mrs Ernest Gross return from Columbus after two days of business. Rev Dr E D Murch leaves for Columbus for Inter Church World Movement meeting at Southern Hotel. Mr and Mrs E L Jones return to Granville after visiting Mr and Mrs J A Rowan. Mrs Rowan and Mrs Jones are sisters. Mr Harold Graham returns from Columbus where he visited his father A E Graham recovering from illness.

Marie Swaim Park Place E. D. Murch Columbus Inter Church World Movement of North America Southern Hotel

Social Literary Club meets at 2 30 with Mrs Covert

The Social Literary Club will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs B M Covert at 61 Morris avenue, replacing the announced location. Miss Alice West attends the Ohio Sunday School conference in Columbus and returns home. Miss Nelle Finsterwald resumes duties in Oak Harbor. Mrs K L Weber and her son visit from Lima. Dr Weber on Lima State Hospital staff. Mrs John N Cook travels to Laramie Wyoming for the winter for health reasons. Mr and Mrs G G Foster and Mr E L Whitney of Charleston WV leave after visiting Black family. Augustus Baird's funeral in Athens. The Masonic Temple hosted a "Girls Thanksgiving Dance" with college and town attendees enjoying the evening.

B. M. Covert Morris Avenue J. R. Lostro Alice West Central Avenue M. E Ohio Sunday School Young Peoples Conference Columbus Nelle Finsterwald Oak Harbor John Finsterwald K. L. Weber Floe Hedges Lima 8. E. Hedges Weber Lima State Hospital John N. Cook Laramie Wyoming Mr. Cook Ralph Cook G. G. Foster E. L. Whitney Charleston W. Va E.F. Black Athens

Quiet wedding links Dick Duckler and Oscar L Carlson at Montclair

Miss Dick Duckler and Mr. Oscar L Carlson of Montclair N J wed at the bride’s home at 9 30 this morning Rev Dr A Y Wilcox with a double ring ceremony A wedding breakfast followed for close relatives They will honeymoon through the east then live at Carteret Apartments Orange N J after January first The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Duckler and a 1917 Ohio University graduate The groom son of Mr and Mrs L Carlson of Montclair a Lehigh University alumnus and former sub chaser officer now a chemical engineer in Newark This marriage unites two families with deep local ties.

Dick Duckler Oscar L. Carlson Montclair N. J A. Y. Wilcox Sigma Delta Psi Sorority Lt. Carlson Park Street Lehigh University Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Carlson Central Cycle and Chemical Company Newark

Amendment to bar citizenship for foreign-born children

Washington Dec 1 Senator Jones will propose an amendment to the U S Constitution denying citizenship to children born in the United States to parents who are ineligible for citizenship. The measure targets Japanese and Chinese birth children who currently gain American citizenship by birth under the Constitution.

Washington United States Jones

Driver Appears in Court in Akron Case

Canton negro sought since November 23 for running down and injuring Mrs Clyde S Rolland appeared in police court. The case was continued pending the outcome of Mrs Rolland s injuries. She remains in serious condition.

Akron

Pepto-Mangan Aids Pale Children With Vitality Boost

An advertisement promotes Gude's Pepto-Mangan as a safe tonic for pale thin children. It claims both liquid and tablet forms share identical medicinal qualities and help raise blood vigor, appetite, and energy for better health and happiness.

Gude

Rough Reception for This Burglar

Akron police report a burglary attempt at 4 AM in which James D. Wilson fired a shotgun at an intruder in his bedroom. The assailant, identified as Mike Woodvitch, 44, of 720 Huron Street, was wounded in the neck and shoulder and found unconscious outside the door. physicians say Woodvitch will die.

Akron. O James D. Wilson Scheck Avenue Mike Woodvitch Huron Street Woodvitch

Quarantine Advice for Cold Sufferers

Physicians urge complete isolation for those with bad colds to stop spread. They compare colds to measles in contagion and advise early relief with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

Jenkins Abduction Case Strains US Mexico Diplomatic Dispute

A U S note disputes Mexican arguments over Jenkins detention. It states Jenkins faces false testimony charges tied to his abduction, while his abductors remain free. The United States insists on full examination and demands release only if justice requires.

United States Mr. Jenkins Jenkins Mexico

US Urges Mexico to Release Consular Agent Jenkins

In a formal note Secretary Lansing declares the ground for Jenkins imprisonment groundless and unsupported. He accuses Mexican authorities of harassment and aims to divert attention from Puebla’s lawlessness. The United States demands immediate release of Consular Agent Jenkins.

Jenkins United States Mexico Puebla Lansing

Demand to upgrade General Glenn retirement rating grows

Columbus Ohio December 1 officers and men who served under Major General Edwin F Glenn in France plan to petition Congress to retire him as General. Glenn now 65 will be retired January 1 unless Congress acts. He would otherwise receive brigadier general pay of 4500 dollars a year, 1500 less than a major general.

Columbus Edwin F. Glenn France Congress Glenn

More Clothing and Less Coal Slogan Appeals to Girls

Canton public schools were urged to wear more clothes to conserve coal. Building Superintendent Phil H. Weber announced schools will maintain 68 to 70 degrees and janitors must conserve the remaining coal with careful use.

Canton Phil H. Weber

Wedding Permits Issued to Local Residents

Otto Brinkley a miner and Faye Bur dess, both of Jacksonville. George T. Koch a chemist of Grant wood NJ and Helen Cooksey a book keeper of Athens. Dr Wilcox and Minnie Laughlin, both of Nelsonville, also listed for marriage permits.

Otto Brinkley Miner Faye Burdess Jacksonville George T. Koch Grantwood N. J Helen Cooksey Athens Dr. Wilcox Alter F. Drescher Minnie Laughlin Nelsonville

Body of Maud Tabor found in trunk in Lawton home

In Lawton Michigan police found the body of Maud Tabor, a 46 year old University of Michigan graduate and language teacher, concealed in a trunk in her family home. Authorities say she had been in the trunk at least three years and was about to become a mother. Her sister Florence Critchlow reported the discovery and police sought Mrs. Lester Tabor and Walter Tabor, last reported somewhere in Oregon.

Lawton Mich Lester Tabor Walter Oregon Maud Tabor Tabor Florence Tabor Critchlow Miss Tabor University of Michigan

United States Wins War of Trade Lanes in Brazil

United States leads Brazil's trade gains as five month data show over one third of Brazil’s imports come from the U.S. and U.S. shipments surge despite anti American propaganda. European market gains are limited with France the only notable European recipient. Japan shows steady import growth.

United Press Dio DE Janeiro United States Isee Brazil Europe Ministry of Finance Fi .Es France Japan

Three Akron Firms Closed Amid Coal Strike

The American Sewer Pipe Company Clay Products Company and the Crouse Clay Products Company shut down today due to fuel shortages from the coal strike. Six hundred workers are laid off.

Akron American Sewer Pipe Company Clay Products Company Crouse Clay Products Company

Brewers Lose Kansas City War Time Prohibition Fight

Federal Judge Van Valkenburg denied brewery interests’ bid for an injunction to halt enforcement of wartime prohibition. The ruling ends a bid to block enforcement in the Kansas City area.

Kansas City van Valkenburg

Dr Pedigo Opens Office in Lastro Building Athens

Dr 8 E Pedigo locates his medical practice in the Lastro building Athens. Offices open Wednesday December 3 at 2 1 2.

Pedigo Lastro Athens

Ohio River Heights Trim as Flood Signals Ease

River stage readings show Point Bridge at 8.2 feet, Herr's Island 9.1, Davis Island 9.6, Beaver Dam 14.8, and Parkersburg 22.1 feet, all declining. Authorities monitor levels for safety and navigation as conditions improve.

Ohio River Point Bridge Herr’s Island Davis Island Beaver Dam Parkersburg

Buckeye State Building and Loan offers savings and loan rates

At 22 West Gay Street Columbus Ohio the Buckeye State Building and Loan Co lists 4 percent on savings 5 percent on time deposits and 6 percent on loans. It promotes safety fair dealing and courtesy and reports assets over 18.8 million dollars reflecting strong local confidence.

Buckeye State Building and Loan Co Rankin Bldg West Gay St Columbus Buckeye

Murder Case in Cincinnati Woman Found Dead Near Field

A Cincinnati woman identified as Florence Schridt was found murdered near a city field. Police hunt a suitor who allegedly threatened her and drove her husband from their home. The body showed extensive stab wounds and a severed head, and the exact identity was confirmed by her husband’s information.

Cincinnati Florence Schmdt Fred Schridt Schridt France

Railroad Bill Debated as Congress Opens Session

Washington December 1 Congress reconvenes with both houses meeting at noon. Lodge and Hitchcock named to inform the president while a joint committee considers the railroad bill. Cummins Thomas and Curtis urge immediate debate. adjournment fails 44 to 13, with discussion slated to start tomorrow.

Washington Congress House Senate Lodge Hitchcock White House Cummins Thomas Colorado Curtis Kansas Lodge Oxen Sa Pedinens Can

Armenians Seek U S Aid for New Republic Mission

Members of the Armenian mission to the United States flew to Washington seeking financial support to establish a new republic. They were entertained at a banquet by the Armenian Apostolic Church of West Hoboken before departure.

New York United States Washington Republic Armenian Apostolic Church of West Hoboken

Penrose Reported Better After Illness

United States Senator Boles Penrose was reported by physicians as somewhat better and out of danger. He had been ill with a heavy cold since Congress adjourned.

Penrose Philadelphia United States Boles Penrose Senate Congress

Road Help Sought by Townships in County Meeting

Delegations from nearly every township pressed county commissioners for repairing dirt and worn pike roads. No action taken as requests are reviewed before allocating funds from the new road levy. Money available by February. plan to be set for next spring. Townships and villages sent representatives as the meeting progressed.

Italian Rail Plant Foreman Plans Return to Italy

General Black Handists claim Coesele Triscart aged 36 foreman at a railroad ice plant announced he would go to Italy. Sunday secrecy arrest reported.

Black Handits Coesele Triscart Italy

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C. H. Swaim Hotel Berry H. A. Hatch Womans Benefit Association of Maccabees Ernest Gross E. L. Jones Granville J. A. Rowan Harold Graham A. E. Graham Opoper Dorothy Masonic Temple Chio Pale Childre Annunzio Adriatic Littoral Rome Balkans Slavia D’annunzio Dalmatia Fiume Kingdom of Italy Setti Cattaro Harbor Chamberlain Michigan H. B. Robertson Glack Hander Santa Claus Lena Michael Stern Carpenters Logan
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