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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1921
Page
7
A historical caption notes a man presenting studies of women in a gallery. Names mentioned include Mrs. George, Harry Payne, Elizabeth Ka, and Mrs. Frederick Tower, with reference to sculpture and fire art in the displayed works.
Coverage shows Cleveland as a radicals hub with prisoners described as foreigners. Each detainee was bound at $2000 for appearance before the federal grand jury.
United States senators show little visible opposition to Herbert Hoover's cabinet nomination as part of the tradition letting a new president form his own team. Though some dislike Hoover's selection, many resist a broader partisan clash that could trigger withdrawals of patronage and widen party fault lines.
Sand Rock guest Miss Zuella Knowlton of Broadwell stayed with Miss Louise Linscott. Elmer Rathburn of Alben spent days with sister Mrs. J E Parmiter. Miss Tresa Shannon visited sister Mrs. George France at Broadwell. Lelia and Bertha Van Dyke visited Virgene Cope on Tuesday. Myrtle Morris spent Sunday with her parents on Hooper Ridge.
Washington February 24 The White House announced Secretary Tumulty that President Wilson would ride to the Capitol with President-elect Harding, contradicting Florida reports that Harding’s plans did not include this.
The senate naval committee approved a bill raising total funding by 100.5 million to 496.0 million. Navy strength would rise to 120000, pay totals 154.4 million, with increases in personnel and allowances. Funding also earmarks 1.5 million for Alameda California naval seat 1 million for Sand Point Washington air station and 1 million for the San Pedro submarine base.
Marion Civic Association completes plans for a farewell celebration for President elect and Mrs. Harding. They arrive March 1 from St Augustine and join a Knights Templar ceremony that morning. A county porches farewell on March 2 precedes their departure to Washington.
Athens county commissioners travel to Columbus Friday to discuss 1921 road program matters. They will consider Coolville village paving costs with 25 percent from each township and 20 percent village, plus 35 percent to be sought from the state highway commission. Delegations from Sharpsburg Albany and Athens township push road changes and equipment aid. Mrs Elizabeth McGrath authorized to order grave markers for Civil War World War II and Spanish American War graves ahead of Decoration Day.
Los Angeles reports actor Jack Pickford is recovering from bronchial infection at his home amid limited improvement. In other news twelve states have approved bonuses for former service members as part of wartime relief measures.
Official quarters indicate the Harding administration will uphold Wilson era objections to the Yer and Mesopotamia mandates. The report notes some party leaders favored granting Japan a Yap mandate as a cable landing station, a view approved by Republican members of the foreign relations committee. Undersecretary of State Davis testified on Yap negotiations and Japan's strategic aims.
Columbus February hearing draws over twenty speakers urging ideas for state taxes. Dr O W Thompson of Ohio State University says further sessions planned and a report to Governor Davis is expected early next week.
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