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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1920

Page

5

Cantata at East Side School Wednesday

Sunny Side PTA presents Christmas cantata "Christmas with the Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe" at 1:30 and 2:30 in room 4 to accommodate attendees. Fifty-one pupils perform. featuring Goody Green, Santa Claus, Fairy Godmother, and other roles with the faculty directing and Miz Dickson at piano.

East Side Sunny Side Parent-Teacher Association William H. Gardner Jessie Mae Jewitt Marcia Scott Goody Green Santa Claus Frances Carr Marzuella "Richards Bessie Dickson Peeassy Cecil Templin Donald Kinsel Cs Eeveees Violet Collins Pauline Swanson Sleep Fairy Pauline Jones Whistling Willie John Dalton Piccaninny Pete Paul Dalton Teenie Weenie James Overmeyer

Alpha Gam Christmas Dance Lights Up Armory Hall

Alpha Gamma Delta hosted a festive Saturday dance at the Armory with 160 attendees. Santa caps handed out candy canes and socks as confetti flew during the lively five piece orchestra performance.

Alpha Gam Alpha Gamma Delta Armory Santa Clauses Santa Dean E. W. Chubb W. N. Alderman W. B. Bentley F. D. Forsyth Mackinnon Margaret Tilley Jennie O’dell Annie Morrison Dean Irman. Voigt Mary Graham Ness

Dream of Mary performed by Ohio University Choral Society

At First Presbyterian Church the Ohio University Choral Society directed by Dr Alexander S Thompson presented the Dream of Mary, a choral work by a Yale professor and praised by a full church. Soloists were Mary Henderson Rupel Jones Helen Bowles Laverty Beatrice Roberts, with Marjorie Young reading the gospel passages and Allen R. Kresge as accompanist.

Choral Society Mary Horatio Parkers First Presbyterian Church Ohio University Choral Society Alexanders. Thompson School of Music Yale Mary Henderson Faculty of Music Rupel Jones Helen Bowles Helen Laverty Beatrice Roberts Marjorie Young Jesus Allen R. Kresge

League of Nations seeks arms trade limits amid US production

The Geneva assembly agreed to urge all nations to restrict trade in arms and munitions and to push ratification of the arms trade restriction convention. The disarmament commission said it is impossible to meet St Germain treaty limits while the United States can manufacture and sell arms. Delegates argued restricting trade would burden manufacturers, so the league will press nations including the US to curb current military budgets for two years while an international plan is sought.

Geneva League of Nations Disarmament Co Sion St. Germain United States Assembly League Council

Fight for Farm Relief Shifts to House Members

Washington dispatch reports on December 14 that the struggle to obtain farm relief moved from the senate to members of the House of Representatives, with focus on lawmakers from southern and western states.

Washington House

House push to revive war finance corporation gains pace

Congress moved today to revive the war finance corporation with a fast track resolution. The measure aims to open foreign markets for farm products and curb declining prices, though many house leaders oppose it.

War Finance Corporation Senate House

Fireman Killed Instantly Near Steubenville

Edward P. Evans a fireman from Dennison O was instantly killed near Steubenville when he leaned from an engine cab window and touched a car on a neighboring track. His skull was fractured in the accident.

Steubenville, O Edward P. Evans Dennison, O

Harding Receives Life Membership Card in Union

Marion Ohio December 14 President elect Harding was presented with an honorary life membership card by the Marion Typographical Union No 675. Harding is a practical printer.

Marion, O Harding Marion Typographical Union

Willis' Father Dies in Delaware

J. B. Willis aged 86, father of Senator-elect Frank B. Willis and former Ohio governor, died in Delaware today from complications of diseases.

Delaware J. B. Willis Frank B. Willis Ohio

Reward Offered for Bandit in Hamilton Robbery

The H Kroger Co. posted a $500 reward today for the arrest of a bandit who held up a store in Hamilton last night. He obtained $75 from the cash register while wielding a gun against three clerks and two customers.

Hamilton, O H. Kroger Co

Ohio trio held on charges of stealing forged war risk checks

Carl Hary, 30, his wife Bertha, and mother-in-law Mrs. Martha J. Bert were taken to Toledo to answer charges of stealing forging and cashing 18 war risk insurance checks. The alleged offense occurred in Rhinelander Wisconsin during February and March 1978.

Marion Carl Hary Bertha Martha J Bert Toledo Rhinelander Wis

Local visitors and events in Athens area

Mrs Bethel Male visits Athens on Tuesday. Mrs Earl Davis and Mrs John Throckmorton of New Marshfield also travel to Athens. M O Davis, Trimble schools district superintendent, attends business in Athens. A pupils recital is planned at Music Hall on Wednesday at 4 PM with free admission.

Earl Davis John Throckmorton New Marshfield Athens M. O. Davis Trimble Township Music Hall College

Family rows still popular in court here

Court records show continued divorce activity with five cases granted yesterday. Lucinda Lauderback, granted in 1911, secured higher alimony to 16 dollars monthly until age 16 for Louise then 8 for Frederick, while Elizabeth Moss and Birgess Moss separated after a troubled marriage begun in 1914 with claims of violence and heavy drinking.

Court House Lucinda Lauderback James Lauderback Lucinda Louise Frederick Elizabeth Moss Birgéss Moss M Birgess Birgess Elizabeth Male

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