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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1922

Page

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RDWAY FAMILY TFE NELAN 1 Logo Prize Ceremony

Charity profits through ceremony. Everyone will have a part in the wedding.

Wedding Guests Get Humble Privileges At Royal Matrimony

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.

London Harewood Viscount Lascelles Lascelles Mary Westminister Abbey Ambassador Harvey Harvey

Royal wedding contracts signed before Westminster Abbey ceremony

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.

Edna Huber Church N. S London Mary Viscount Lascelles Westminster Abbey Buckingham Palace Harewood Lascelles Clan Ricade England Westminster Hospital Westminster George Order of the Garter

Couple Flees Fiery Home After Dragging Babies to Safety

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.

Cuyahoga Falls George MacDaniel McDaniel

Rural pupils kept home by epidemic in Akron district

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.

Akron A. ©. Flickinger

Home Brew Fatal Shot Tells Family Tragedy

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.

New York George Eysel Eysel

Akron motor show ends with record car sales

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.

Akron, O Akron

Genoa trade conference to focus on commerce only

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.

London Russia Europe Britain France United States League of Nations Genoa Germany

United States Will Keep 111 Submarines in Service

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 International News Service United States Navy Roosevelt House Naval Affairs Committee

Efforts Under Way to Bring Coal Operators and Miners Together

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.

Washington

Japan to Cut Army Size Amid Domestic Pressure

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.

Harry L. Rogers Dl. N Washington Japan Tokio

Dance K. of P Hall Chauncey Ohio Bosses Night

Dance at K of P Hall Chauncey Ohio Tuesday night February 28 with good music and a park plan noted in local listings.

Chauncey Ohio Good Music Park Plan

Canvas of workers appeals to Governor Davis

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.

Start Places to Feed Children Soup Kitchens Open

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 Miss Snyder Chamber of Commerce

Athens County relief drive seeks immediate help for 2299 people

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.

New York Representative Seeks U S Purchase of Canadian East

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.

Rep. Ten Eyck New York Congress U. S St. Lawrence River Gulf of St. Lawrence

Red Cross Appeals for Aid Issued by Executive Committee

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.

Athens County James Ginnan Tri-County Relief Organization Davis Ginnan Committee of Three Athens the American Red Cross Chamber of Commerce Red Cross City Federation Public Health Office Athena County the Red Cross Nelsonville The Board of Health Athens County Red Cross

Campaign for Relief Under McCune Leads Tri-County Council

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.

McCune General Committee Tri-County Relief Council of Nine

Salvation Army Appeals for Aid in Athens

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.

Athens Salvation Army Army Opera House

Diseased Cows Slain. Athens Milk Supply Purified

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.

Athens J. M. Higgins Athens County

Harding to urge subsidy for American merchant marine

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.

Washington Harding Congress White House

Troy farmers hear a talk by airy expert

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.

Coolville Oscar Erf State College of Agriculture Grange Hall Erf Professor Erf Carthage Gap H. P. Dutton E. M. Davis G. P. Russell Elmer Brandeberry J. A. Little W. F. Kam

Petitions Due for June Naturalization Examinations

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 County

Athens Clinches Sixth Annual Ohio University Tournament Title

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.

Athens Ohio University Columbus Aquinas Hill School Torrance Battin Brooks Aquinas Geygan Acquinas Shafer Sharp Columbus Star Muir Hughes Dean B. W. Chubb Clyde Battin Geyan J. L. Beckley and Son Scott Haney Athens Book and News Millikan’s Jewelry Co Carpenter Hardware Co Kerr Hardware Co Zenner Co Jacob & Drake Jewelry Co F. L. Preston Co Cline’s Pharmacy Brooks-Cowan Kintz Mulhern-McNerney Muller-Hughes

High officials predict miners strike cannot succeed

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.

Washington United Mine Workers Davis

Semi final scores in early afternoon action

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.

Etta Athens Gallipolis Aquinas Shawnee Bristol Malta McConnellsville Nelsonville Glenford Ashville Spencer Rutland Williamstown

Four Children Within Two Years Reported to Be Eager to Rule the Germans Again

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.

S. BD. Weyer Berlin Zorn Willie Weimar Ebert Wilhelm

Opposition to Brandegee reservation in Pacific treaty pact debate

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.

J. Bart Campbel Washington Harding Brandegee Senate Foreign Relations Committee Kellogg Minnesota Lodge Senate

Tear gas to aid Cleveland police equipment

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.

Cleveland Europe Cleveland Police Department Jacob Graut East End Grant

Mothers and Sons Dinner For Athens Scouts Tonight

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.

City Presbyterian Church Athens

Knights Rank to be conferred by Ohio University team

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.

Athens Knights of Pythias Ohio University Pythians Athenian Lodge Castle Hall Bros Jas. Lewis C. C. Louis Snyder K. R

Pioneer suffrage leader Alice Richards dies in Summit County

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.

Cuyahoga Falls Alice L. Richards Summit County

Two More Members of Family Are Dead

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.

Columbus Steubenville John Walters St. Anthony’s Hospital

Free Information Bureau Offers Answers From Washington

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.

Washington Federic J. Haskin Messenger Infotion Bureau Washington, D Frederic J. Haskin The Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington, D. C

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