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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1922
Page
2
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Ohio university wrestlers led by Thor Olson head to Lexington Kentucky Saturday to face the University of Kentucky veterans in a tough match Olson has trained his squad hard and expects a strong bid for honors The University of Cincinnati team also visits Athens Thursday February 28 for a pre tournament meet as the gym opens to high school spectators
New York February 16 Champion Jack Dempsey voiced his demand for legitimate work and a real bout. He said he would prefer five fights a day to appearing on stage and urged a credible challenger to test his claim to the title.
Babe Ruth plans to close his vaudeville tour in Milwaukee and head to New Orleans for the March 12 exhibition game with the Yankees. He had considered delaying training until April but appears available for early southern exhibitions.
George L. Rickard resigned as manager and match maker of Madison Square Garden while out on 10000 dollars bail on charges filed by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. John Ringling, circus proprietor, was elected president of the Madison Square Garden corporation.
Nine ambitious ball tossers form the advance guard of the Chicago Cubs as they depart for Catalina Island for spring drills. Seven more join in Kansas City, with six additional players to be picked up in Los Angeles before activities start Monday morning.
A rule makes it illegal to serve frogs legs in Wisconsin during March and April. The text specifies a seasonal restriction aimed at culinary sales and public display during those months.
Mexico City reports Pancho Villa has rejected anti government agitation and vows loyalty to the Obregon regime. Villa delivered General Antonio Ruiz to federal authorities after Ruiz sought Villa’s help in a plot against state peace. Villa’s actions contrast with anti government sentiment in some areas.
The Ohio University department of public speaking presented The Lottery Man to a full Athens audience. Josephine Stires and John W. Bolin led a strong cast with standout turns by Glora Wysner Frances Gleim and Jean Gist. Professor W. H. Cooper earned praise for directing a highly finished production.
New York February 16 Benny Leonard light weight champion will likely box twice more at Madison Square Garden before the arena hosts circus and swimming attractions. The schedule hints at the finale being staged as the sporting year winds down in the venue.
Monsignor Bonzano apostolic delegate to the United States will become a cardinal at the Roman Catholic consistory next month, according to a Vatican source.
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a gentle laxative for children of all ages. It claims a teaspoonful cleanses the liver and bowels within hours, with bright claims about a healthy recovery and an urging to ask a druggist for genuine product with printed directions.
In Albany on February 16 the Watch Dog drew a packed crowd at the Goldsberry home for a Presbyterian dinner. Roads were poor, guests rode horses or walked, flashlights lit the hills as the crowd waited for the Seen to speak. Dr. Miller was guided inside and amused by bursts of laughter at his dining room appetite and humble, simple manner.
Carbondale, Feb 16. Ralph Williams of the Carbondale Coal Company became superintendent of the local Sunday school at year start and attendance rose to 127 last Sunday. The men’s class has 28 members, the women’s group trails, and nearby towns Chauncey Millfield and Trimble are challenged for a contest.
Grace Rush 36 allegedly feinted a collapse at 106814 West Broad Street to gain sympathy after being discharged from work. Police found a revolver in her hand but no one was hurt. the body was moved to an undertaker as reporters were informed. The incident led to a false report at the prison blotter.
The Athens basketball team travels to Dayton to meet a Dayton Steele squad that has yet to lose this season. Steele features three veterans Seibert Barkelow and Berkley with a guard center and forward. Friday the girls team hosts New Lexington at New Lexington. After Saturday’s game Coach Terrance will begin intensive training for the Ohio university tournament opening February 24. Earlier Wednesday the junior teams defeated the sophomores.
Preparations are underway at Santa Clara University observatory to install a new astronomical camera from France, to be placed atop a large concrete dome. In Portland Oregon a theatre uses a pay-what-you-think policy on exit for admission.
An 1910s style health notice warns heartburn signals stomach poison gas and constipation worsens pain and general weakness. It cites a testimonial from Muskegon Michigan and promotes Nerv-Worth sold by McKee Drug Co with a money back guarantee.
Mr G L Ferris visited Dayton Tuesday and Wednesday. The opera house program Tuesday evening drew a full house with short plays and music by town groups. Acts included a school song, A Womenless Wedding by the American Legion, The Real Thing by the Civic Club, a piano duet by Mrs John Love and Miss Ida Swepston, Burlesque on Masonry by the Maccabees, with music by Mr and Mrs Charles Will of Columbus.
Miss Etta Karns from Columbus attends the Lomix Lowry wedding and visits her grandmother Mrs. William Carson during her stay.
Wilson S. Swartz as administrator of the Ada Swartz estate filed a final account which has been approved and confirmed, administrator discharged.
Francis L. Lomax aged 24 and Edna Mae Lowry aged 22, both of McArthur, wed by Rev. A A Turner at the bride’s home on Wednesday afternoon. Wilson H. Carr aged 29 of Athens and Elizabeth Blaine Steele aged 22 of McArthur married by Rev. Marshall at the Episcopal church on Wednesday morning.
Robert Thacker and Viola Thacker to William Truman and Mary E Truman convey 53 12 acres in Wilkesville township for 700 dollars. Mary E Truman to Robert Thacker convey 10 acres in Vinton township for 450 dollars.
Washington reports a government advisory that employers have declared a lockout impacting about 125,000 workers in Denmark's leading industries. The action comes amid ongoing labor tensions and affects multiple sectors nationwide.
A report states that only about one third of men are perfectly healthy, highlighting widespread health gaps and the need for preventive care and lifestyle adjustments.
Porterville is set to restart magnasite mining within six weeks after a postwar shutdown following the armistice. Local officials say heavy contracts will require full time crews for an extended period.
Richard Dowling, 66 Twenty-seventh Street, Pittsburgh, reports his legs were broken after a fall on Penn Avenue. A nearby officer filed an accident report noting Dowling was in no pain and was taken home. Dowling’s legs are described as wooden.
An old time remedy claims Sage Tea and Sulphur strengthens and darkens gray hair. A druggist advertises Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as easy to use with natural even results, promising glossy, restored color after regular applications.
Residents celebrate start of road surveying on Carthage Gap and discuss plans to borrow a college bell to make a loud cheer across Carthage township. The report notes improvements to the road as a major community boost. Also covered are local social visits, a three month old death, church fund work, and assorted travels and gatherings around Coolville and nearby towns.
Brooksville residents attend weekend visits with Louise Colley Agnes McBride and Miss Margaret McBride at Luh rig. Visitors include Robert Jackson of Athens calling on Mr and Mrs Selby Cox. Lucile Risley from Vore Ridge visits Miss Mabel Veronica McBride. Victor Beckle and son Vic tor Leroy visit Mrs William Beckle at Lubrig. Carl Swartz family entertain Mr and Mrs Elroy Williams at Lubrig. Alice McBride visits Esther Scott on Vore Ridge. Frances Cook attends revival at Zion. Lonnie Slagle of Sugar Creek visits sister Mrs Carl Swartz.
Moscow reporters note the bolsheviks punishing borrowers who do not return books. Two offenders were sentenced to seven and a half months in prison by a Moscow people's court. The court president stated that such criminal dishonesty must be rooted out.
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