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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1921

Page

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Tuberculosis Clinic Reveals Hidden Athens County Cases

The Athens TB clinic conducted by Dr. C H Benson and Dr. Frank Anderson found several unsuspected infections among 53 examined over two days. Eighteen had incipient tuberculosis, three were suspicious, with thirty-two negative. Patients were referred to their physicians for care and further examination emphasized early diagnosis and follow up by local nurses.

Athens City C. H. Benson Franklin County Columbus Frank Anderson Mt. Vernon Athens County State Department of Health Benson Lumbus State Department Anderson Presbyterian Church Frank

President Harding Turns to Horseback Riding at White House

President Harding, who rode briefly last summer with Edison Firestone and Ford, has taken to horseback riding during his stay in the White House. He enjoyed the jaunt and now uses riding as exercise, touring through nearby parklands and Virginia hills.

Harding White House Edison Firestone Ford Oe Park Virginia Hills

Wilson May Rally Support for League of Nations

Lawrence Martin reports that Woodrow Wilson plans to urge friends of the league to test opponents on American entrance with reservations. He notes major powers are ready to concede U S terms, and recent events point to U S membership, including the arms talks.

Lawrence Martin United Press Washington Woodrow Wilson Friends of the League of Nations Wilson League Great Britain France Italy United States

Athens County 1922 Road Plan Approved With State Consent

Athens county commissioners with the Glouster and Athens Chambers of Commerce arranged the 1922 road program with the Director of Highways. The Glouster Burr Oak road will be built as a fifty fifty project with state funds, surveys are underway, and estimates will be made for early letting. A Coolville to Washington county line road will be started with federal aid possible, linking to Marietta and connecting with the state system toward Columbus and west. Disappointment was voiced over Meigs county’s failure to proceed on the Pomeroy to Athens project, potentially delaying substantial county funds for two years.

Glouster-Burr Oak Road Glouster Perry County Athens County Coolville Washington County Baker Davis Belpre Marietta Ohio Athens Columbus Carthage Township Parkersburg West Virginia Albany Vinton County Sharpsburg Morgan County Meigs County Pomeroy Highway Department Chester

University town and gown drive unites Athens students

Special church services are planned for next Sunday to appeal to Ohio University students. Churches and college religious groups invite students to participate, urging co operation between town and gown. The effort aims to integrate the 12004 students into civic life as permanent residents and social contributors, requiring goodwill from both sides. Continued on last page.

Ohio University Athens Ec of

Fate of extra tax reform effort in Columbus

In Columbus on December 2 the joint senate and house committee meets to seek a tax reform agreement feasible for a special legislative session. It will shape whether Governor Davis calls lawmakers back. Hubris remains over Governor Davis's willingness to reconvene the assembly.

Columbus Senate House Davis

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Clarence L. Jackson of Sandusky seeks to begin his sentence at the Ohio pen after being convicted on an embezzlement charge. Warden Thomas initially refused entry but asked him to return as commitment papers were en route.

Columbus Clarence L. Jackson Sandusky Warden Thomas Ohio Pen Jackson Thomas

New York Restaurant Showcases Sixteenth Century Tapestries

A New York restaurant debuts with sixteenth century tapestries valued at $200,000, forming a centerpiece for its interior and attracting attention from patrons and collectors alike.

New York

Dr Stephen Smith Sets Age Longevity Food Word

Dr Stephen Smith of New York near his 99th birthday speaks on retaining youth asserting proper food as the fire essential to venerable years. He emphasizes health and vigor despite approaching centenarian age.

Stephen Smith New York

Federal Officer Is Charged With Serving Liquor

Dayton report says deputy U S marshal Ervin Kendig was dismissed and investigated for serving liquor to friends in the federal building. Kendig declared there is no foundation for the charges and expects to return to duty soon after the inquiry ends.

Dayton Ervin Kendig United States Federal Kendig

Japan may accept six month notice on war risk Hughes plan

Washington dispatch reports a Japanese delegate spokesman indicating a six months notice before any war could be waged against Japan might push acceptance of the Hughes naval plan. Japan would concede to naval ratios around sixty percent, but the American side resists a firm bargain. The move signals Britain seeking to end the Anglo Japanese alliance and Japan seeking Pacific security assurances. Some see Japan using naval differences to press for recognition of special Manchurian interests.

Carl D. Groat Washington Japan Hughes Great Britain Pacific United Press Far East Manchuria

Narrow Kitty Witches Row Called World’s Wittest Street

The old English seacoast town of Great Yarmouth claims the narrowest street in the world Kitty Witches Row. Its greatest width is fifty six inches and the passage has drawn curious visitors.

Seacoast Great Yarmouth

Briand Optimistic on Washington Conference Goal

Premier Briand declared in Havre that he is confident the noble object of the Washington conference will be obtained. Speaking before a delegation at city hall, Briand said he carried a brief that even a mediocre lawyer could have pleaded meekly due to the justice of the case. He added he had returned filled with confidence.

Havre United Press Washington Briand Paris America

Ohio Events in the 1800s and Mrs McKinley Illness

Chronology of Ohio notes from 1806 to 1897. Seizure of boats on the Muskingum linked to Aaron Burr expedition in 1806. 1816 Cincinnati barge from Liverpool. 1844 Thomas Corwin elected to US Senate. 1850 second State Constitutional convention at Cincinnati. 1897 Nancy Allison McKinley, mother of President McKinley, struck with paralysis at Canton.

Aaron Burr Cincinnati Liverpool Thomas Corwin United States Senate Nancy Allison McKinley President McKinley Canton

Extradition Fight Over Morse Frauds Looms In France

Washington reports the federal government will seek Morse extradition from France after the Shipping BoardPrepare charges allege fraudulent wartime contracts up to 40 million dollars. Sons Edwin and Harry Morse deny flight and say illness drove the trip to Europe. Morse was detained aboard the liner Paris amid France reports of impending arrest. Taft once pardoned Morse in 1912 after a penitentiary sentence for misappropriation.

Washington France Charles W. Morse Shipping Board Morse Havre Paris Edwin A Harry F. Morse Europe Taft

Damages Sought Over Boy's Lost Eye in Cleveland Suit

Mrs. Sophia Kozimer seeks fifty thousand dollars in a damage suit filed in Cleveland claiming her son Ben Kazimer eight lost his left eye when struck by an automobile driven by Victor Lawrence. The filing outlines the incident and demands compensation for medical and related losses.

Cleveland Sophia Kozimer Ben Kazimer Victor Lawrence

Woman with split personality seeks to end other self

Bernice Redick, 19, in Columbus, Ohio, is described as slowly destroying part of herself as Polly Redick, a separate personality, inhabits her body. Dr. H. H. Goddard uses hypnotism to try to erase Polly and restore Bernice’s control.

Columbus, O Bernice Redick S-L H. H. Goddard Polly Redick Bernize Bernice

Collie Circus Trickster Slain by Fearful Crowd

In New York on December 2 a circus trained collie lost its way and wandered into a Jamaica school room. The exhausted dog attempted its usual paces for applause but a man fired five bullets after the crowd cried mad dog, ending the animal's life.

New York Jamaica Etthe Aman

Children’s Division to Hold Sessions in Marietta

In Marietta Ohio a religious institute for the children’s division will be held at Trinity M E Church with an evening session on December 6 at 8 o clock and a morning and afternoon session on December 7. Attending will be Maud Junkin Baldwin international children’s division superintendent and Ada Rose Demerest state children’s division superintendent. The program aims to benefit parents and workers of children in the Sunday school division.

Marietta, O Trinity M. E. Church Maud Junkin Baldwin International Children’s Division Ada Rose Demerest Marietta

Ninetyyear groom Kennedy Leads Sixth Honeymoon Walk

Cincinnati dispatch reports James Kennedy, 90, and his 26 year old wife Mary Jana, planning to leave for Day-ton after a brisk trip from Winona Tennessee. Kennedy praises marrying at 90, saying experience teaches wisdom and that love at first sight led to their union in an hour.

Cincinnati James Kennedy Winona Tennessee Marrin Mary Jana Kennedy

Booze Charge Fails to Name Suspect in Modoc Case

Freeman Licas of near Modoc spent two days jailed over mistaken identity after Everett Ayers identified the liquor seller. Ayers later failed to recognize Lucas as the man who sold him whiskey, leading to Lucas’s release and the millfield case proceeding.

Freeman Licas Modoc Common Pleas Everett Ayers Lucas Ayers Millfield API Common Pleas Court

Bake Sale Saturday at Sheridan's Grocery

Ladies Aid hosts a bake sale Saturday at Sheridan's Grocery on Central Avenue benefiting church activities. Proceeds support parish programs and community outreach.

Sheridan's Ladies Aid Central Avenue Church

Brakeman Narrowly Escapes Train Wheels in Yard Accident

Brakeman J A Kessler slipped between freight cars during shifting in Hocking Valley Railroad yards this morning at about 830 am. He fell near the wheels and was dragged along the ties causing serious leg injuries and other hurts. He was rushed to Copeland Howe hospital for treatment and scheduled for noon transfer.

J. A. Kessler Hocking Valley Kessler Copeland & Howe's Hospital Kess- Rae Ambus

Threats against Arbuckle raise courtroom security

News reports reveal a threat that Roscoe Arbuckle would be shot as he left court if acquitted in the Virginia Rappe manslaughter case. The note described “you and your fat friend” and followed a poisoning of key defense witness Miss Irene M Morgan, prompting extreme precautions during proceedings and widespread concern among those involved.

United Press San Francisco Roscoe Arbuckle Virginia Rappe Irene M. Morgan Arbuckle Los Angeles Miss Morgan Leo Friedman Tor Friendman Bruta McNab Mig

Ford's D T I railroad workers start month long unpaid vacation

Springfield Ohio December 2 section men and other workers at Henry Ford's D T I railroad began a month's vacation without pay. About 150 men were laid off across departments with 95 in the Napoleon to Jack 3 section and 25 shopmen at Jackson. The slump in the coal trade and the off season drop in auto shipments were cited as reasons.

Springfield Henry Ford Napoleon Jack Jackson

Birth Customs Through Ages In Pharaonic Context

A compact note recalls ancient birth customs spanning thousands of years and notes that Pharaohs had birthday festivities referenced in the Pentateuch, highlighting ancient ceremonial practices.

Is Your Child Physically Fit? Free Health Booklet Offered

An advertisement urges parents to assess a child's health using a free booklet covering vision, hearing, flat feet, appetite, tuberculosis prevention and contagious diseases. Coupon requests name and address for a complimentary copy sent from The Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington, D. C.

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Clinic Oeaved Wis Song Harding White Ouse Grounds Andrew Murphy A. L. Johnson John Hawk Glouster Chamber of Commerce Arens U. S Britain U.S England Powers ANGLE M. D. Tracy Frederic J. Haskin The Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington, D. C
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