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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1919
Page
5
Eighty five members and guests attended a Bohemian Bean event at the Masonic hall last evening. A bountiful feast followed, then members demonstrated emblematic work to candidates, with seventy members in attendance and regular lodge activities proceeding in the rooms.
Forty members of Troop II Girl Scouts were hosted by Miss Ruth Henry and Grace Webb on North Congress Street. Lively music and games filled the afternoon, followed by a puffet luncheon at 5 pm with valentine themed favors and a Valentine box. The group ended the evening with a ball game at the gymnasium.
The regular monthly conference of the Kindergarten Mother's Association of Ohio University will be held at the Kindergarten home, Ellie Hell, Wednesday the 13th from 2:30 to 4:00 PM. Topics include Children’s Help at Home, Children’s Recreations, and Children’s Pennies. Mrs. Co, Mrs. Foater, and Mrs. Porter will lead discussions. A social time follows. Quote: Education commences at the Mother’s knee. All interested invited.
Mr. H. C. Cameron tests today for New York on a business trip. Miss Linnie Leive of South Webster guests Mrs. E. W. Howe. Miss Effie Siivus visits Columbus. The Nedle Club meets Wednesday at 2 with Mrs. B. C. Woodworth hosting. Mrs. G. R. Chapman returns from Nelsonville. Michael Collins Jr. returns west to Columbus. Mrs. Walsom Davis and Ruth visit friends in Nelsonville. Mrs. C. H. Newton and Frances of Nelsonville plan an over Tuesday visit. Mr. and Mrs. Wadley motor to Columbus then home. Edith Ford goes to Charleston W Va to work as book keeper. Hull Foster Jr. is connected to the Foster sisters. Ernest Ireland visits with I. M. Foster family. Dr. Barney leads the Spanish department at Ohio University and buys Laverty home on Pearl. Mrs. William Hamilton and son visit Maple Street. Hamilton returns to Columbus for longer stay. Theodore M. Crawford listed at 309 Wagoner.
The speaker urges checking eye conditions and correcting imperfections before supplying glasses. With proper glasses, students can study comfortably, avoid eye strain, and progress faster. Delays are warned as dangerous to learning.
Am. Ta. arrived state evening on the B and O east bound fastline from Camp Sherman to meet his wife and parents one week after landing in New York. Wagoner Crawford served since June and in France since September. He is son of Mr and Mrs George Crawford of Athens R D 4 and married to Miss Marvella Jacoby. He will be discharged from Camp Sherman soon amid an enthusiastic homecoming.
Murray City Ohio February reports a record crowd at Sunday school with 267 attendees and the largest class led by Mrs. M D Higgins. Mr C G Fulton of Columbus assists in song during morning and evening, with a 200 man audience at a men only afternoon.
Cleveland case targets Helen Evans Beilstein in a divorce and alimony fight tied to her husband Colt Beilstein's inherited $460000 trust. Trustees may hold the fortune if Colt fails to meet maturity standards. a court order blocked delivery pending appeal. The couple wed two years ago in New York City.
Washington reports President Wilson approves the national budget system proposed by Chairman Sheliey. Tumulty is cleared of packer informant links while a Roosevelt park named in Wilson’s plan is approved. Hugo Sunstadt schedules an Atlantic crossing test flight from Bayonne Newark today.
The French censor deleted comment on moving the peace conference from Paris. The Paris edition of the New York Herald appeared with a large white space on the first page. A Chicago Tribune Paris edition had two paragraphs about the league of nations removed.
Reports in Paris claim the peace conference may relocate due to obstructionist French press tactics. Citizens express astonishment as Premier Clemenceau supports the league of nations while newspapers push for a peace settlement on strategic grounds.
A Weimar finance ministry meeting signals possible nationwide bankruptcy in Germany. Finance minister Sudekum says private incomes would be rarely confiscated, allowing only sustenance needs for individuals.
In Chicago the motion for a new trial for Victor Berger and four other socialist leaders was delayed again to February 20 as defense lawyers sought another continuance.
Dr W C Huntington, former US commercial attach in Russia, told the Overman committee that Bolshevik leaders oppose old governments and seek to spread their rule worldwide. He notes they accepted German money but are loyal to neither Germany nor the allies, using Germany as a military tool yet avoiding a German victory.
Lawrence Massachusetts February 11 six arrests for intimidation but no disorder as mills opened. Two thousand roomsters voted to return to work and plan a date to resume operations. Workers had accepted 48 hour week with pay. idle due to the strike.
In Seattle on February 11 street cars operated as the general strike committee urged a noon walkout. Other crafts stayed at work, marking a clash over strategy among striking groups. In Butte Montana 12 000 workers were on strike, yet police and fire protection remained, with mines nearly idle and troops used to disperse crowds.
The county auditor released January figures with receipts of 242543.37 and disbursements of 64676.92 plus an overdraft of 94949.62. About half of disbursements funded schools including Athens 10063.54 Nelsonville 10000 York township 96000 Chauncey 3000 Troy 92600 Born 2000 Mineral 400 Daleton 700 and Carthage 700. Bridge fund shows only 265.32 spent and 4182.72 overdraft. Dog tags added 2193 to the dog fund.
Lincoln Day observance at the Wednesday noon chamber of commerce luncheon features Professor Morgan delivering a sterootical life lecture on Abraham Lincoln. The program includes patriotic song illustrations with premier slides from New York. Vice President Daggett invites large turnout to honor America’s greatest statesman and maintain the lunch crowd’s spirited energy.
Republican members of the Senate Banking and Currency Committee supported the nomination of John S. Williams to be Comptroller of the Currency during the February 11 session in Washington.
Mathias Bree berger of the German armistice commission warned in Weimar that Germany may refuse renewal if new provisions are too severe. Erseberger echoed the warning as Paris council weighs military conditions to limit Germany and ensure compliance. The renewal date at Treves is set for February 17.
Washington Feb 11 big navy advocates forced return to the navy bill of the three year program after a technicality struck out the navy authorizations. A special rule to restore the authorizations was adopted and reported to the house. The rule will be brought before the house at noon for speedy action. Also the senate adopted Poindexter resolution directing the board to inform the senate when contractors want to work in Seattle shipyards with government contracts.
Poindexter seeks clarification on enforcement of the Macy agreement alleging removal of workers and potential discrimination against non union men willing to accept Macy wages. He asks who ordered the action and the reasons behind it, highlighting concerns over fairness and labor conduct.
A large clock in Petrograd features 95 faces showing time for 30 cities in as many countries and also marks the movements of the earth, planets and other celestial bodies.
Lancaster Colorado February 11 a break in at the Pleasantville Bank nine miles north damaged the vault and safe boxes of war savings stamps. Entry discovered this morning with details awaiting official word.
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