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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1920

Page

8

Community Embraces School Week with Parent-Teacher Rally

In Canaanville Ohio on December 13, a school week observance led to an organized parent-teacher association. Prof Bert Thompson spoke to pupils and teachers on cooperation, followed by Miss Bertha Bridgeman addressing duties of the PTA. Officers elected include W D Baker president and Lucy Sutton secretary, with twenty four members listed for committees. The next meeting is set for January 11.

Canaanville Canaan Township Bert Thompson Athens C. K E. Miller Thompson Bertha Bridgeman Althe Ohio Mardis Athens County Altho W. D. Baker Millard Walton Lucy Sutton Fred Dorr

Caution calls for isolation of colds claims

The piece argues that anyone with a bad cold should be quarantined to prevent spread, likening colds to measles. It praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as an effective early-curing medicine and urges swift relief to reduce danger.

Chamberlains

Cleveland OU alumni banquet recalls lively reunion

More than two hundred members of the Cleveland chapter of the Ohio University alumni association gathered at the Cleveland chamber of commerce on Saturday evening December 11 for a hearty banquet and reunion. Dr. Edwin W. Chubb acted as university president, with Prof Clement L. Martzolff and S. L. McCune among the speakers.

Cleveland Ohio University Alumni Association Cleveland Chamber of Commerce Edwin W. Chubb Clement l L. Martzolff Herbert R. McVay S. L. McCune Mack S. Bethel

State seeks many road men across 16 Ohio cities

The Ohio civil service commission will conduct examinations for highway department positions in 16 cities from January 18 to 27. Cities include Cleveland Cincinnati Columbus Toledo Lima Canton Portsmouth Dayton Youngstown Marietta Mt Vernon Steubenville Zanesville Gallipolis and Chillicothe with exam sites at courthouses except Columbus Memorial Hall. A special bulletin listing salaries duties and exam subjects will be sent free to interested applicants.

State Civil Service Commission Department of the Highway Commission Ohio Civil Service Commission Cleveland Cincinnati Columbus Toledo Lima Canton Portsmouth Bucyrus Dayton Youngstown Marietta Mt. Vernon Steubenville Zanesville Gallipolis Chillicothe

Caruso Fully Recovered to Sing at Metropolitan Opera

New York dispatch says Enrico Caruso has completely recovered from a throat blood vessel rupture Saturday night and expects to perform at the Metropolitan Opera House tonight. The announcement confirms his return to the stage and maintains his scheduled engagement.

New York Enrico Caruso Metropolitan Opera House

Revenge Motive Tied to Slaying in Akron

Akron detectives say Girolano Chiappisi aged 35 was killed Saturday night as he tried to flee people seeking to injure him in revenge. The case centers on motives tied to retaliation and ongoing investigation continues today.

Akron, CO Girolano Chiappisi

Lightless Gah Owner Warned On Street Lighting

Athens streets with cluster lights on Court and Union are the only safe paths. Chief Lewis Graham vows strict enforcement against drivers parking without lights. He says he will issue the heaviest fines yet and hold offenders responsible tomorrow night.

Athens Court Union Lewis Graham

Ohio Grange Convention Opens in Cleveland

Farmers from across the state gather for the annual Ohio Grange convention in Cleveland. About 3,000 delegates expected as the four day meeting opens with a reception. The organization, with 103,000 members, will discuss taxation markets and highway issues and elect new officers. A farm products display is planned for Wednesday and Thursday.

Cleveland The Ohio State Grange Ohio Grange

Mission Worker Speaks to Ohio University Students

Miss Twisla Lytton, back from years teaching in the Orient, spoke Sunday afternoon at Ewing hall to Ohio University students about Christian friendship across cultures. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan in 1915 and also spoke at the Methodist church service that evening.

Ohio University Twisla Lytton Orient Ewing Hall Miss Lytton Ohio Weslyan University East America Methodist Church

Village Fire Destroys AY Flames District

Fire of unknown origin swept the village business district early today causing about 150000 dollars in losses. Fire fighting units from Cincinnati Oxford and Liberty arrived after the blaze spent itself. Bucket brigades formed and residents aided in salvaging stocks.

College Corners Cincinnati Oxford Liberty

Meet Again on Cable Dispute at International Conference

Washington December 13 An other plenary session of the preliminary conference of the international communications conference was to be held today to settle the disposition of the former German cables. Saturday’s session neared breakdown over the status of the seized German cables.

Washington International Communications Conference

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