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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1920
Page
6
Ma Harold S. Hetrick, an army engineer in charge of the Mississippi river district from Vicksburg to New Orleans, was seriously wounded by a gunman who forced entry into his New Orleans residence. Police report conflicting accounts as Mrs. Hetrick says a stranger did the shooting and fled.
The twenty first annual Pomeroy Volunteer Firemen's Association ball at the armory drew one of the largest crowds in the history of the event and was deemed a splendid success from every angle.
Mrs Clyde Lowry and her daughter Emma Jean spend the holiday season with Mrs Gus Lowry of Zanesville. Mrs Charles Walburn of the fourth ward is home from Akron. Charles Walburn Jr. returns after visiting friends in Corning. Clyde Riley and Robert Parker went to Straitsville for work. Mrs Hannah Graham spent Christmas week with her brother in Athens. Mrs Robert Parker marked New Year’s Day with Aunt and Uncle Mr and Mrs Joe Hunter of Pleasant Ridge.
Twelve Mesconver boys delivering the Messenger in Pomeroy Bend were treated to a New Year dinner and a theatre outing to see Mary Pickford’s Hoodlum at the Electric Theatre. The party, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. L. H. R. Foulk, included a Christmas tree display and a 12:30 meal with twelve attendees and four absences. Supt. C. T. Coates and Probate Judge Carleton joined for a chat after dinner.
Meigs County assigns enumerators by township and precinct. Appointments include Bedford Charles B. Wilms Great River William H. Cowdery Portland Clarence F Hayman Olive Lewis E Curtis Letart Francia E E Sayre Orange J K Swindler Rutland B W H Swan Rutland W John T Ledlie Salem John T Ledlie Middleport Silver Run Roland B Archer Rock Springs Pomeroy J W Martin Wards 1 2 Middleport Harry H Byers Wards 3 4 5 Middleport Clifford M Erwin Wards 1 2 4 Pomeroy L R Wilson Ward 3 Pomeroy John J Lietwiler Scipio Vernon B Greenler Racine Pet William J Kreider Racine Village Herman H Wolfe Syracuse Pet Herman A Sayre Minersville Pet William C Yost
Brookville and nearby communities share holiday hospitality as Wm Williams family, Cros sen and Beckle households gather in Athens and Luhrig. Several residents travel to West Virginia for work, while others host guests from Salem Circle Hill and Circle Hill.
A novel kitchen device harnesses steam from a heating radiator to cook without flames. The system channels emitted heat through a sealed chamber, promising safer, energy efficient operation for households and small eateries.
Lord Desborough was elected chairman of the executive committee of the English Pilgrims, succeeding Sir Harry Brittain, founder of the society. He is well known in the U S S and has traveled there several times, noted for hunting grizzlies in the Rockies and swimming the Niagara River.
Advertises a do it yourself cough syrup using 21 ounces Pinex and sugar or alternatives in a pint bottle claiming relief within 24 hours. Promotes Pinex as a concentrated Norway pine extract and offers a money back guarantee with directions from local druggists.
A reader argues coal is wasted like timber in Ohio mines The writer cites past timber losses and claims operators mine less than available coal to collect royalties He urges preservation, questions roof failures, and warns of untapped coal in Sunday Creek valley with a cliffhanger note: To Be Continued.
A music party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edson Ruth on Wednesday evening December 31, 1919 in Lodi Township Shade. Guests included Carl Sargent Delbert Williams Hase Chappell Awilda Phillips Holly King Wayne Wingett Ernest Wingett Nellie Harris Willie Chappell Robert Lowther Sam Jeffers Dane Ruth Otis Hawk Hazel Burleigh Charles Sargent Wilbur Ruth Pearl Henderson Richard Williams Roscoe Dailey Otho Burson Ethel Flanders Irene Phillips Branch Ligget Anna Phillips Ray Wingett Cora Phillips Delbert King Flossie Williams Guy Webb Thelma Creamer and hosts Florence Ruth and family. Music and games were enjoyed by Holly King Bert King Flossie Williams Otho Prince Robert Lowther and Flody Wilaras.
A French invention introduces a flexible steering wheel shaft for automobiles enhancing steering feel and safety. The design allows bending without losing control, promising smoother turns and reduced steering effort for drivers.
Massachusetts representative warns that lathes dies presses and other government surplus equipment for veteran rehabilitation are being diverted to private Belgian and Chicago interests. He notes 85 items shipped to Belgium and 1,200 awaiting shipment with 26,000 more contracted for France, urging federal legislation to reserve salvage gear for the Board of Vocational Education and disabled servicemen.
Columbus Jan 3 The Jeffrey Manufacturing Co will begin providing all of its about 3500 workers with company paid life insurance policies. Policy amounts scale by years of service from 500 for one year to 4000 for twenty five years.
Charles J. Price, once a Columbus barber and cigar shop owner, shot himself in Midhurst Sussex after a failed attempt to coerce a hotel barmaid to elope. A letter from the woman found on Price notes her refusal. He had moved to England years ago to run a business. his ex wife resides in South Charleston Ohio.
A French physician, after extended research, asserts that tobacco is harmful only under specific conditions but can act as a valuable tonic and germicide when properly used.
Police and federal agents continued a roundup as Hecker was released. The majority of detainees were found with bolshevik literature and inflammatory material. More arrests were expected with two women among those questioned and jailed.
More than 200 suspected Communists are detained for examination in Philadelphia after police and Justice Department agents raided the Communist Party headquarters last night and again today.
In New England Boston Mass January 3 57 reds were arrested here today after last night raids by department of justice agents. More than 700 alleged reds were taken in raids across New England last night.
Sixty five alleged members of the Communist Party of America are jailed in Pittsburg after federal agents aided by local authorities conducted fifteen raids in the district.
Federal authorities in St. Paul Minnesota seized nine alleged radicals and quantities of red literature early today with arrests expected to total twenty to thirty.
In Buffalo New York a Department of Justice operation with local police arrested 136 people last night. Most are described as members of the Communist Party.
Twenty five alleged radicals were jailed in Grand Rapids with more held in other western Michigan cities after overnight raids by Department of Justice agents.
In Detroit on January 3 authorities detained more than 500 alleged reds and radicals amid coordinated raids by federal, state, and city police. A small group of J. W. W. adherents was also present as cases await immigration action.
Federal agents seized about one hundred alleged communists in overnight and day raids in Springfield Illinois. The group included several women.
In Scranton on January 3, federal authorities with local police arrested forty three alleged Reds during a round of actions carried out in Lackawanna and Wyoming counties.
In Fort Wayne Indiana January 3 two alleged Reds were arrested and a large amount of propaganda seized in a roundup of suspects and supposed radical headquarters.
Last night authorities arrested nine alien leaders in Toledo who were members of the Polish or Hungarian Communist Party. The individuals identified are said to oppose the United States government and were taken into custody on suspicion of anti government activities.
Stephen Anti och, alleged secretary of the Communist Party in the United States, was among 343 radicals detained in raids by federal agents in St. Louis and East St. Louis. Red literature was seized during the operations.
A Louisville coroners jury cannot determine who fired the shot that killed Elizabeth Ford Griffith. The girl was found December 24 in Dr. Christopher Schott's office where he and Laurene Gardner claim to have been together that afternoon. A letter to Schott read at the hearing hints at the doctor’s troubled relationship and ends with a personal dig about affection.
Beginning Sunday evening January 4 a two week evangelistic series will be held at the First Methodist Church. A chorus under Miss Myrtle Mardis will lead singing with special musical numbers each evening. Program runs from 7 to 7 20 with short sermons and an engaging hour. All are welcome.
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