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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1920

Page

5

The Hand That Rocked The Cradle Rocked The World

Mrs. Sprague spoke on Character Education emphasizing home life from infancy to adulthood and the need for good teachers. Mrs. Alderman discussed Salvation Army work in World War I, noting three reasons for its effectiveness: readiness, hardship training, and faith that reduced personal risk.

Rolmich W. T Sprague Frank McKay N. R. Alderman Salvation Army Alderman

Mr M E Talbot Returns From Visit To Daughter

Mr M E Talbot of Sidney has returned to his home after a visit with his daughter Mrs R H Martin on Morris Avenue.

M. E. Talbot Sidney R. H. Martin Morris Avenue

Men Will Hear Fvargelist In Talk Sunday

Dr Yeuell, at the First Christian Church, will address men Sunday afternoon and Monday evening on chautauqua topics. He discusses saints and imperfection, tracing Christian life and the ideal within daily conduct, with Miss Hughes noted for public praise as an artist.

Aes Sai Herbert Yeuell First Christian Church W. Nes Deay Nero Miss Hughes Athens

No Taxing District Figures Misquoted Says County Auditor

County Auditor Cornwell contends a Messenger story overquoting him on Athens county realty re appraisement misrepresented his view. He explains the three districts Athens city Waterloo township and Buchtel may be near correct not exactly accurate and will be adjusted to the right figure through re appraisement.

Cornwell Messenger Athens County Realty Athena City Aterloo Township Buchtel Mr. Cornwell

Memphis Jail Breaker Clyde Hamilton Shot Dead

Clyde A. Hamilton, who Tuesday killed Jailer George Reeves in Memphis and escaped with two prisoners, was shot to death at Winona Mississippi. His companions F. B. Kelly and A. F. Shaw were captured and admitted their identities.

Memphis Tenn Clyde A. Hamilton George Reeves Winona Mississippi F. B. Kelly A. F. Shaw

Ohio University basketball candidates grow for Finsterwald

Athletes respond to Finsterwalds call as Ohio University shapes a first team mix. Likely forwards Davis and King, centers possibly Sim Earich and Van Sickle, with Stockdale returning, while new candidates Burkett Barr Stoker Wolf Loomis Kincaid Myers Dupler Naragen show promise. Coach Finsterwald and assistant Grover drive preparations amid freshmen in reserve. Interment noted in city cemetery and PTA funds target school sanitation upgrades with canvassing by district teams. Tra Andrews and Joseph Rich are in Columbus on business. K P lodge to confer Esquire rank Friday with Athens convention travel planned. Mrs Mary Hamilton visiting Athens.

Finsterwald Ohio University Earl Davis King Sim Earich van Sickle Stockdale Burkett Barr Stoker Wolf Bob Loomis Kincaid Myers Dupler Naragen Ohio Butch Grover

Yale-Harvard Game Visit and Local Notes from New York

Editor Geoffrey F. Morgan recalls a pleasant afternoon with General John J. Pershing in New Haven during a Yale Harvard football game. He describes Yale and Ohio University campus layouts, the Yale Bowl, and athletic spirit at Athens High School. Morgan also notes a revived musical comedy “The Valley of Hocus Po” and announces selling the script to T. S. Denison Company for publication.

Messenger John J. Pershing New Haven Harvard Yale Ohio University Ai Rt University Athens High School Mackie Boy Scouts Nwn Treasuries Episcopal Church Homer Baird Richard Paul Hall Harold Wise Frances Carr Frances Hatch Blanche Riley T. S. Denison Company T Play Aloe Geoffrey F. Morgan New York City

Convention to send note to mechanic who refused legacy

In Toledo on December 2 a message to Charles Garland of Bussards Bay, an auto mechanic who declined a $1,000,000 legacy, will be sent by the International Wel a Association convention urging him to accept and return the funds to those who earned them.

Toledo Charles Garland Bussards Bay International

Poisoned teen girl says armed intruder forced her

In Toledo 18 year old Lillian Newbright was taken to a hospital after ingesting poison she blamed on a masked intruder who entered her room Tuesday night. She described the assailant as having a darkened face and wore a threatening posture.

Toledo Lillian Newbright

Col R. 8 King Dies At 75 Former Glouster Postmaster

Col R 8 King former post master of Glouster died yesterday at his son Job King’s home near Canaanville after paralysis followed by gangrene. He was 75, Civil War veteran, longtime city resident, served two terms as post master, later worked as Detroit factory inspector, recently lived on a farm near Canaanville. Funeral at Church of Christ Saturday about 11. Train No. 3 will bring the funeral party from the depot.

Col. R King Glouster Job King Canaanville Col. King Mr. King Detroit Church of Christ

Officers-elect of the Women of the Moosehart Legion

Officers-elect of the Women of the Moosehart Legion are requested to report for duties and complete ceremonial steps. The group outlines election results, upcoming meetings, and required confirmations from members.

The Moosehart Legion

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