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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
2
A Christmas scene in Athens shows a mother with a troupe of children outside a novelty shop. The father browses inside for gifts while the youngsters question toys. Laughter and cries erupt as the baby shouts for attention, adding to the family’s holiday bustle.
After more than 13 hours of balloting the jury in the Sharp-Courtney murder case was discharged shortly after 5 pm. Robert Sharp, indicted for murder in the second degree in the August 7 1920 death of Frank Courtney of Deanville, must face a new trial. Only one prosecution witness testified and no defense witnesses were called, with total evidence heard in under two hours. Jurors reported ballot ranges from eight to four in favor of acquittal to rumors of eleven to one split, then eleven to one against.
The K. T. Crossen Post No. 21 of the American Legion outlines a push to enroll every former soldier and sailor in Athens County. The next meeting will be January 4 at the chamber of commerce rooms with a special program. Dues for 1921 are $2, and a printed history of the post is being sold to members.
Der 23 Alexander Dineda, a 44 year old motorman, is fatally injured and several passengers are hurt after a street car collision caused by slippery tracks in Cleveland.
Mrs Frances Pickering learned yesterday of the death of her sister Mrs Hannah Case 75 in Denver Colorado. She was daughter of the late D B Stewart pioneer Athens County resident and business man and the last survivor among nine siblings. Widow of John Murray Case she left six children.
Fred Lohmeir sought a marriage license with Effie Stobbe but was denied after the court learned he had divorced recently. Lohmeir had married August 18 1910 and divorced December 13 1920 in local court. Judge Philipp refused the license and advised waiting period. Also a Parkersburg farmer and a woman claiming Stewart as home were refused a license for lack of residency and truthfulness. The judge commented that deceit shows in a person's face.
The Presbyterian church in Athens invites all to a Christmas morning service at 10 o’clock led by Dr. Wilcox. The service will last under an hour and reflect the meaning of Christmas. People from other churches and the general public are welcome to attend.
United Press reports a sharp drop in charity giving as unemployment high taxes and weak sympathy curb Christmas aid. Lawson Purdy notes retrenchment hits charity. Evangeline Booth says street collections are only a quarter of last year with greater need. Bird S. Coler cites municipal gifts fund donations far below year-ago levels.
Charles M. McCann reports from London on the American Red Cross and Hoover relief effort delivering Christmas aid to millions of European children. In Austria 40,000 orphans receive warm clothing and special foods. 306,000 children in parties across the country enjoy cakes. Germany assists 600,000 with delicacies. Poland hosts 900,000 awaiting meals as the Hoover and Quaker groups coordinate relief.
Members of South Canaan Baptist church surprised Rev. Smith of 61 N High street with a morning visit. H.8 Hosk inson and Mrs Charles Mansfield delivered a Ford laden with flour potatoes apples beans butter eggs honey chickens canned fruit and other gifts plus an envelope of money and donor names. A second package of tokens came from his former Piqua congregation.
In Coblenz on December 23 American troops prepare a huge electrically lit Christmas tree dragged in by artillery horses. Red Cross workers with the German Red Cross help prepare gifts for area children. A Christmas concert by military bands is planned and General Allen says withdrawal rumors are unfounded.
The Pummell family of Buchtel Thank friends neighbors and school children for help and kindness in their great loss. They single out Mrs Dixon Mrs Arbaugh Mr Kinnear Mr Ausburn for singing and Rev Sime berger for consoling words and floral offerings from Cecil Pummell and family.
The Sugar Creek Missionary Episcopal Church ladies aid convened at Mrs H Coulson’s home with members W Ahlbrand Augustine Conan Orville Conan Asia Schwartz and others present. After a lively business session the group enjoyed a chicken dinner and planned to meet next at Mrs Henry Augustine’s house.
The piece notes Arctic weather persists as relief stations plan nourishing foods and heavy woolen garments for Warsaw and other centers as a Christmas gift. Luxurious coats caps and mufflers are to be distributed while Germany foregoes festive celebrations, and toys will be a luxury for the wealthy this year.
After practicing through the vacation period the Athens High basketball team will battle the strong competition in upcoming games.
Commerce High of Columbus faces the armory team at seven fifteen with the Red and Black quickening pace. The local lads aim to push the match to the limit as football lettermen receive gold balls donated by citizens and fans before the contest.
All girls intending to join the courthouse steps carol singing must attend the final practice at 3 PM Friday at the Presbyterian church. There was no practice Thursday.
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