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Charity profits through ceremony. Everyone will have a part in the wedding.
27 Feb 1922
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1922
Page
1
Charity profits through ceremony. Everyone will have a part in the wedding.
London report notes villagers from Harewood and Lascelles estates along with wartime workers will attend Princess Mary’s wedding at Westminster Abbey. Despite wealth pooling, only Ambassador Harvey and Mrs Harvey were invited Americans. others must content themselves with viewing space along the procession route.
Princess Mary and Viscount Lascelles signed pre marriage contracts as nuptials set for tomorrow at Westminster Abbey. The couple reportedly renounced succession rights while guests included Harewood tenants and others from royal circles. Funds from gifts will support hospitals and charities.
Cuyahoga Falls Ohio February 27 George McDaniel and his wife rescued two babies from a blaze by throwing them from a second story window then leaped to safety themselves. McDaniel suffered severe injuries and one infant was believed fatally hurt from the fall.
In Akron on February 27, county superintendent A. Flickinger reports about ten percent of rural school pupils are kept at home due to a fever and illness wave. Flu colds influenza and chicken pox spread across the area prompting absences.
George Eysel a New York longshoreman was shot by his wife after an all night home brew party. Police say Eysel ogled his wife's sister leading to an argument. Mrs Eysel was arrested on a homicide charge.
The Feb. 27 report from Akron notes the most successful car show in the city’s history closing Saturday night with 137 cars sold during the exhibit.
The Genoa economic conference set to open April 10 will address trade and commercial matters with limited political discussion. Allied experts in London will meet next Monday to discuss proposals, including reviving trade in eastern Europe via free ports. Britain and France expect U S nonparticipation and plan to use the League of Nations to execute Genoa decisions. Russia and Germany are noted as non members of the league participating in Genoa.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt testified before the House Naval Affairs Committee that the United States intends to keep all 111 submarines in active service. The testimony outlined naval plans and emphasized the continued role of submarines in national defense.
Washington February 27 official reports indicate formal steps have begun to assemble coal operators and miners for a general conference in Washington. The aim is to seek means to prevent the threatened strike set for April 1. Details of the steps were not released but invitations to both sides under government auspices are anticipated.
Tokyo plans radical reductions in Japan's standing army due to popular demand and Kokuminto pressure. The general staff opposes large cuts but agrees to remove 50,000 personnel, lowering total strength to about 248,000 officers and men.
Dance at K of P Hall Chauncey Ohio Tuesday night February 28 with good music and a park plan noted in local listings.
A group of workers launches a petition to Governor Davis urging reversal of a policy decision. The effort emphasizes collective action and seeks an official review, aiming to influence state leadership and public support.
The City Federation announces tomorrow the start of soup kitchens in two northern Athens county mining camps to feed distressed children. Donations of food are requested. call Miss Snyder at the Chamber of Commerce 43 to help quickly as need is great.
Athens county surveys show 814 families with 2299 persons in need of relief before state aid. Governor Davis urges exhausting local resources first and pledges state support if necessary while Red Cross launches county wide campaign for clothing food and money.
Rep Ten Eyck of New York introduces a congressional resolution proposing United States purchase of all Canadian territory east and south of the St Lawrence River and Gulf center. The deal would grant rights to half the river water power and offset with British war debt payments.
The Athens County Red Cross appeals for shoes clothing and money after a county survey shows many families need immediate help due to unemployment. Shoes are scarce as parents struggle with credit for essentials. Contributions accepted Tuesday through Saturday 8 pm at the Chamber of Commerce or Board of Health.
Under Mayor McCune the campaign for food clothing and money relief is run by a three member general committee of the tri county relief council of nine. The effort coordinates aid across the region through the nine member council.
Salvation Army appeals for shoes and clothing to aid ill clothed Athens residents facing unemployment. Seven people applied for aid at the local post Monday. Citizens who have used garments or shoes should call 1063 or leave contributions at the Opera House Army headquarters.
Twenty one cows whose milk fed Athens customers were found to have tuberculosis and were slaughtered. Health Commissioner J M Higgins praised rigorous testing of herds and urged continued dairy inspections. State inspectors noted Athens County milk was of higher grade and purer than surrounding areas.
President Harding will address Congress in person to urge a government subsidy to promote a great American merchant marine, a plan learned at the White House.
In Coolville Ohio on February 27 Prof Oscar Erf of the State College of Agriculture spoke to local dairymen at Grange hall about feeding cows. He urged culling boarder cows after testing and converting pure bred stock to grade cattle and supported forming a cow testing association to improve herds. A follow up meeting is planned for late March with county agent E R Raymond among attendees.
All candidates must file petitions with the Athens county clerk of courts by March 9 to be examined in June. T. L. Morgan reports 49 petitions already filed and expects a large class for the June examination.
Athens defeated Columbus Aquinas 40 to 14 in the finals Saturday night to win the sixth annual Ohio University high school basketball tournament. Battin and Brooks led Athens with 30 of the 40 points as Shafer and Sharp stifled the Aquinas attack. Prizes were awarded to Battin and Geygan, with Battin named tournament star for cuff links and other trophies.
Washington officials say a coal miners strike is inevitable but will fail to win wage demands. They cite 50 million tons of soft coal above ground and weekly production and consumption to argue that a nationwide tie-up cannot prevail. A conference with operators is expected to fail.
Afternoon results show Athens 9 Gallipolis 5 and Aquinas 29 Shawnee 11 in the semi finals. Other games include Shawnee 11 Bristol 9 Athens 16 Malta McConnellsville 5 Aquinas 16 Nelsonville 14 Gallipolis 6 Glenford 1 Ashville 11 Spencer 10 Rutland 29 Williamstown 11.
Hazard Kentucky reports the Gay family welcomes triplet girls after a prior birth of a large infant that died shortly after. In Berlin, an IS report says ex-crown prince Wilhelm may run for president of the German empire, signaling a quiet launch of support from friends and party leaders.
Republican senators, while generally backing the four power Pacific treaty, clash over the Brandegee reservation. Two groups oppose its scope as unnecessary or too vague and may offer substitutes when the pact is considered. Chinese treaties may be reported favorably as part of the conference pacts. Senator Lodge seeks nighttime Senate sessions to push final action.
Cleveland police chief Jacob Graut recommended adding tear gas to standard gear after using it to flush out ten suspects in an East End flat. Seven men and three women, sought as suspicious, refused to surrender until tear gas forced them out to police.
A boys and mothers dinner for all Athens Boy Scouts and their mothers is set for six o clock at the Presbyterian church. All enrolled scouts are invited to attend with their mothers. An orchestra will provide music and a large crowd is expected. The note on arithmetic appears as a stray historical aside.
Athenian Lodge 104 plans to confer Knight Rank tonight at 7 PM in Castle Hall. All members urged to attend. visiting brothers welcome as James Lewis serves as C C and Louis Snyder as K R.
Mrs. Alice L. Richards, a pioneer worker for woman suffrage and a former mayoral candidate, died at her Summit County home at midnight after extended heart and nervous strain from long activist work. The loss ends a lengthy public service in the suffrage movement.
Columbus dispatch reports two Steubenville deaths within 48 hours due to illness. John Walters aged 67 died in St. Anthony's hospital from tuberculosis after treatment there. A five year old daughter died of pneumonia at the Walters home on Saturday. Mrs Walters died three months ago.
The Athens Messenger promotes its Washington Information Bureau for readers to get factual questions answered. It clarifies limits on medical legal financial and domestic advice and invites inquiries by mail with two cents and a self addressed stamped envelope. Frederic J. Haskin directs the bureau in Washington D C.
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