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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1924

Page

2

Ohio University dedicates new gym with address by President Bryan

The dedication of Ohio University’s new gymnasium featured a 7:30 p.m. address by President Elmer B. Bryan, a concert by the university band, and a basketball game between Ohio University and Wittenberg. The 160 by 70 foot building seats 3,590 across 23 rooms, began construction in December 1922 and cost $250,000.

Ohio University Elmer B. Bryan Wittenberg University Bryan Athens Wittenberg College Ohio

Mount Vesuvius flyer Romagnoli recovers after record flight

Um Berto Romagnoli, noted aviator photographer for International News Reel, who set a seven minute world record over Mount Vesuvius, has fully recovered from injuries and plans to reappear soon to confirm reports of a tragedy at the crater.

Naples Berto Romagnoli Mount Vesuvius

Big indoor circus to feature ten vaudeville acts

The Eagles and City Federation announce a four night indoor circus at the armory next Wednesday through Saturday with ten professional vaudeville acts. Highlights include Zuzenetta and Clark juggling and wire work, aerial performers, the Great William in a trick barrel, the D Armore acrobats, Marion Smith dogs ponies and monkeys, Reckless Ross e cyclist, Donie the trapeze artist, and King Bee novelty act. Proceeds go to the Shoe Fund and for street cemetery improvements.

Eagles City Federato Marion Smith Ross E Cyclist Donie Herbert Williams Eir Merrtt Mate Street

Robbery at Columbus Depot Targets Two Travelers

At Columbus depot on February 21 Fred Johnson of Algier and Miss Ella M. Ison of New Lexington were robbed while waiting for a train. Johnson reported two men held him up and took 32.88, while Ison said someone stole her luggage contents worth 89.00.

Columbus Fred Jhnson Algier Ella M. Ison New Lexington Nion Johnson Twoen Wilson

Marion Star Owners sue Vanderlip for 600000 damages

Roy D. Moore and Louis H. Brush file federal suit against Frank A. Vanderlip seeking 600000 in damages for slander and libel linked to his Ossining speech on February 12 alleging a 1000000 payment for the Marion Star to influence President Harding. The suit accuses Vanderlip of impugning the plaintiffs’ integrity and financial status.

New York Roy D. Moore Louis H. Brush Marion (O Frank A. Vanderlip Sinker Ossinning Vanderlip Marion Star J. Vanderlip Brush Moore Warren G. Harding United States Harding On Star Ent Per

Alibi Spurned by Dog Returns After 198 Weeks

In Winsted Connecticut Louise Stone, a nature tale writer and editor, finally finds his dog Cru after 198 weeks of searching. Despite persistent ads, Cru reappears in the editorial office and greets Stone with a bark and wagging tail.

Louise Stone Cru Stone

State to invest workmen compensation funds in bonds

Ohio State Treasurer Day announced that funds paid into the workmen's compensation system will be deposited in active depositories and invested in county and municipal bonds. He confirmed receipt of 1,007,100 dollars from Secretary of State Brown derived from auto license tags, with total deposits of 4,800,000 dollars to date.

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Missionary Meeting Held by Albany Presbyterians

The Albany Presbyterian women plan a Friday February 22 gathering at 2 o clock at Mrs. F. I. Goldsberry’s home. All Albany women are invited to join in prayer and program and to contribute to missionary work overseas.

Albany The Presbyterian Church F. I. Goldsberry

Lone Robber Loots Moore In One Night

A lone man without a hat and in a short coat raided all 12 redimences of Moore, Oklahoma, while residents slept. He fled with $20 and a watch, according to Deputy Sheriff H. T. Gissem.

Oklahoma City Vabius Quintillus Carthage Moore Here Quintillus H. T. Gissem

Logan’s Nurse Rehired With Salary Increase

Logan Ohio February 21 Mae H Groome re employed by city board of health for another year as public health nurse with a salary increase. Groome has served here for the past year and satisfactory work noted. Contract completed at regular board meeting Tuesday evening. Other routine matters discussed.

Logan Mae H. Groome City Board of Health

Athens National Guard Battery to Be Inspected

Federal inspection is set for Battery E 134th Field Artillery in Athens. Captain Cureton will review records and equipment Thursday afternoon, with personnel and formation drills at the Armory in the evening. Captain Campbell is commanding officer of Battery E.

134Th Field Artillery Athens Cureton Montgomery Campbell

Virgian Power Files $150 Million Blanket Mortgage

Charleston West Virginia February 21. The Virgian Power Company filed a blanket mortgage for 150 million dollars in the county clerk office.

Charleston W. Va Virgian Power Company

Second Round of the Debate Between Ohio University and Marietta College

The second round of the Ohio university Marietta college debate league is set for 6 30 Friday at Athens high school assembly hall. Athens high negative squad led by Harold Wyckoff Virginia Knecat Robert Dixon and Ted Schmidt faces Portsmouth high affirmative team as finals for the western division loom. Athens high will also send its affirmative team to Coshocton to meet the local negative debaters. Friday’s events precede the western regional final at Ohio University and Marietta College on March 7. Judges include Superintendents Ridsley and Dixon and Mrs O D Dailey with Prof S S K Mardis presiding.

Ohio university-Marietta College Athens High School Athens High Portsmouth High Tam John Hancock Coschocton Snl Ohio University Marietta +lege Ahens Harold Wwykoff Virginia Knecat Robert Dixon Ted Schmidt Wellston High North High of Columbus Athns Armory Ridsley Logan Dixson Jackson County

Olive Tablets Promise Clear Skin and Gentle Cleansing

An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe calomel substitute to cleanse blood and bowels. It claims clearer skin and better mood after a few nightly doses, highlighting olive color and vegetable content with prices 15c and 30c.

Dr. Edwards Edwards

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