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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1920
Page
3
Firemen policemen and laborers searched debris after a section of the Swarthmore apartment building at Broadway and Fifty second street collapsed. At least one person was killed and many injured as rescuers faced dangerous, trembling wreckage and ongoing searches.
The City Federation, led by Mrs Robert L. Woodworth, prepares the annual Christmas seal drive with Miss Frances Carr as secretary. Distribution to schools and organizations starts Monday as stamps arrive, aiming for wide per capita sales to aid contagious disease prevention.
Coast report notes a deciphered seam of seabed research with unclear attribution. Affected parties remain unnamed as investigators pursue more precise data about underwater mapping efforts.
Lary ws orine B. Jones st, aan of rer Golden Be Rule Sam Wienelsten ine teec tual bums rome here last by three men who took him in his own car to a country church and bound and gagged him. Jones lost $26, a watch and his automobile.
Mrs. Kila LaFollett aged 52 widow of Joshua LaFollet died at her home in Bachtel on Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services are set for Saturday at two o'clock at the regimence with burial at Bachtel. She leaves nine children.
The case against Joseph Key, brought by Minnie Tolliver, was settled with Key agreeing to pay $125 lump sum and $20 per month until the child reaches 16.
Mrs Harold Mechem entertained forty guests from 3 30 to 5 30 Wednesday afternoon in honor of her daughter Miss Mary Margaret on her sixth birthday. Games and contests followed by a luncheon at five completed the event.
Mrs Ralph Howe hosted the Needle and Shuttle Club gathering last evening. A delightful social evening followed an elegant luncheon at ten o'clock. Guests included Mrs Joe Figgins Mia Miles Howe and Mrs Ed C C mer, with members Mesdames Harrold Mechem Stanl Mehem B Acomb Albert Dilcher Donald Shafer and Ralph Henry and Misses Hazeldington Bertha Linton and Irma Wilson.
Mr and Mrs Adam Scheeler spent the weekend at Chillicothe visiting relatives. Mrs Charless fathers and her young daughter Jeanette left Wednesday for their home in Pinville Kentucky.
Local ads offer a seven-portion sale at 420 W Franklin St with home features and outbuildings, plus a For Sale sign by owner. Flour and groceries list low prices at L. W. Wright Grocery, Nelsonville. Also notices about a four-house sale, a general horse wanted, piano tuning and repair, a December dance, and a cash-basis grocery shift by S. W. Gadbury starting December 1 1920.
United Press dispatch reports a tent colony near Tug River where bitter miners and families endure harsh living conditions. Corge Newsome, fired for joining the union, recalls being forced to vacate his home and seek new shelter as company enforcement tightens.
The article lists multiple Columbus visitors and residents spending time in Columbus or traveling to Athens and Marion. Names include Mrs. Wrend Spencer, Mr. C. E. Bennett, El Gambriel, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Barnett, Mrs. C. D. Shafer, Mrs. Frank Moore, John Hill, John Saltz, Miss Ella Burnell, Mrs. Layton Aumiller, Mrs. John Farrow, and Mrs. J. B. Hanning visiting or transacting in Columbus.
The Home Guards gathered Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Robert S. Bone to organize for the coming run. Elected were President Marguerite Nelson and Vice President Velma Backus. Other officers include Treasurer Oral Smith Secretary Francis Newton Band Treasurer Helen Devol. Twenty one present.
At the regular Hay ron Council meeting in the Ma ic temple last night officers were elected and installed for the coming year. A. D. Farrow became T. I. M. R. B. Stuart is next in line with D. L. M. James Knight as P. C. W. James Sharp was named Treasurer J. V. Kinney Recorder. J. B. Preston C of G W. Whitlatch C of C Thos. Lax Steward. B. F. Martin Sentinel.
The article recounts tenant eviction by the Newsomes amid a housing dispute in the Lick Creek area. Workers' homes, water, and electricity are cited. the company claims tenants lose rights when leaving or being fired. Williamson Coal Operators' Association secretary George Boutwine says the strike is broken and federal troops may reopen mines. law enforcement is urged to restore normal conditions.
Operators face accusations from miners who claim dynamiting of mine porseniy shafts and shooting into tunnels to terrify non union workers.
Governor Cox and Harry L. Davis conferred in Columbus on Thursday about January ceremonies. No firm plan announced and Davis earlier signaled opposition to costly, elaborate events.
South Bend reports state that George Gipp, Notre Dame football hero, remains gravely ill with pneumonia. Doctors at the hospital describe his condition as critical but note there is a slim hope for recovery as he battles for life.
Lawrence Kansas reports Dee Yan, promoter Tex Rickard confirms Dempsey will fight the winner of the Brennan bouts in December. Yan says Dempsey aims for the planship and insists his oil ventures in Toledo are incidental.
Dec 2 reports resume of church relations with Paris. Vatican hailed by Catholic press. Other papers refrain from comment, noting Tuesday's action as a concluded move involving Giang.
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