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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1920

Page

5

Theta Phi Alpha Dance At Ma sonic Temple

The Delta Chapter hosted a Friday evening dance with about one hundred attendees. Chaperones included Mr. and Mrs. Gutman and others. out of town guests from Gamma at Ohio State and Epsilon at Cincinnati joined, along with guests from Chillicothe Portsmouth Logan and Toledo.

Theta Phi Alpha Delta Chapter Masonic Temple Oliver Gutman P. L. Shannon W. V. Daggett Chas. Walsh

Delt Tau Delta Housewarming Party on North Congress

A Delta Tau Delta fraternity housewarming on North Congress Street was hosted Friday evening. Chaperones included Prof. and Mrs. T N Hoover Coach Mackie and Miss Ruth Law. The Delt Jazz orchestra played a full program. Lunch at 10:30 followed dancing and cards. Prof. Hoover sang several numbers.

Delta Tau Delta Congress Street T. N. Hoover Mackie Ruth Law Prof. Hoover

Visitors and social guests listed in Alliance area notes

Mr. Guy Radcliff of Alliance visits with parents and relatives. Miss Allie Porter a nurse from Columbus will spend a week with her parents in Franklin Avenue. Miss Emma Richey of Huntington arrives to visit Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Brown. Mrs. J. H. Stewart of Canisteo arrives for weeks with her daughter Mrs. Tom Cotton. Miss Helen Brandle of Chillicothe is guest of Miss Grace Lawrence and will attend the Sigma Pi dance at the Masonic Temple.

Guy Radcliff Alliance L. D. Radcliff Allie Porter Columbus Mrs Fred Porter Franklin Avenue Emma Richey Huntington W. Va L. V. Brown Univerasity Terrace Richey Mr. Brown J. H. Stewart Canisteo N. Y Tom Cotton Stewart Helen Brandle Chillicothe Grace Lawrence Sigma Pi Masonic Temple

Total deficieny bill reduces appropriations by 36 million

Washington reports a second deficiency bill totaling 99.894 million dollars, issued by the appropriations committee. The sum reflects a reduction of more than 36 million dollars from the earlier estimate.

Jashington Jan Carying Appropriations Committee

Palmer Foes Jubilant Over Final Outcome

Washington dispatch reports opponents of the Graham and Sterling sedition bills jubilant at what they call a complete victory. Attorney General Palmer did not appear at the house rules committee hearing and issued a statement denying support for the bills. He says the country must allow free expression of ideas. Campbell, committee chair, says Palmer sought to testify in favor of the bills, which Palmer denies. The bills would institute strict press censorship, provoking most protests.

Washington Palmer House Rules Committee Idas Campbell

Flu Reported All Over Nation Prompt Serum Sought

Surgeon General Rupert Blue received telegraphed flu locations across the country with case and death tallies for New York Utah Wyoming San Francisco Montana Connecticut Wisconsin Kansas Virginia and Michigan. Officials noted rising influenza and requested serum for patient treatment.

Washington Rupert Blue New York Utah Ogden Oklahoma Wyoming San Francisco Montana Connecticut Waterbury Wisconsin Kansas Kansas City Richmond University of Michigan Hospital Public Health Service

American firms press for Russia trade permits

Dozens of U S business houses urge the State Department to allow resumption of trade with Soviet Russia before foreign merchants monopolize the market. Officials say steps are under study following the blockade lift by the supreme council. firms plan to ship goods to compete with European traders as confidence in freer commerce grows.

Washington State Department Russia Supreme Council America

Edith Bobo and Wilbur Baughman wed at First M E Parsonage

Miss Edith Bobo and Mr Wilbur W Baughman married today at 12:30 by Rev C L Strecker. The ceremony took place at the First M E parsonage. The groom teaches near Athens, to make Columbus their future home. The bride resides at Albany R D.

Grangers Seek Limited Home Rule in Ohio Taxation

Ohio State Grange leader L. J. Taber in Cleveland opposes unlimited home rule for city taxation. He backs Smith law limits, new revenue sources, and taxing intangible wealth, plus graduated income and inheritance taxes. An auto truck tax would fund roads. a budget system and debt limits favored. classification opposed.

Cleveland State L. J. Taber Grange Taber

New York Swindler William Moffatt Arrested in San Jose

William H. Moffatt once a leading New York real estate operator is arrested in San Jose California on a warrant charging him with swindling a client out of 250 dollars while authorities say thousands were victimized for over 3 million dollars. Detectives traced him through London South America Australia and multiple U S cities. extradition will be sought.

New York Wiliam H. Moffatt San Jose Calif Moffatt Rochester N. Y Real Estate Association Real Estate Association of the State of Raffeal Russo State Attorney‘s London South America Australia New Orleans Seattle Portland Santa Barbara

Canaan to Have Farmers Meet in February

A Farmer Institute will be held at Canaanville during the first week in February. John Harvey of Washington county will speak on silos and dairying. E. H. Fulwner of Gallia county will cover corn production and poultry. County Agent De Lashmutt will also address the institute.

Canaanville John Harvey Washington County E. H. Fulwner Gallia County de Lashmutt

Reds Run to Chicago in Anarchy Warrants

Warrants for the arrest of three alleged reds on charges of criminal anarchy were sent from the district attorney's office to Chicago, where they were rounded up in raids. The men named are Maximilian Cohen Louis Fraini and John Balleni. Two radicals were brought from Chicago and released on five thousand dollars bail.

New York Chicago Maximilian Cohen Louis Fraini John Balleni Boston Isaac Ferguson Charles E. Ruthenberg Cleveland National Monunist Party

Costumes Arrive for Pirates of Penzance

Costumes arrive from Cincinnati for the Pirates of Penzance production. The display meets expectations for the various roles and performances.

Cincinnati

Smoot Bill Aims to Develop Western Arid Lands

Senator Smoot of Utah announced a new bill to stimulate arid land development in western states. The measure, endorsed by Secretary Lane, would allow the reclamation service to begin projects for landowners who pay sufficient upfront deposits, with no federal funds until a contract is signed.

Washington Smoot Utah Congress Secretary of the Interior Lane Reclamation Service

Indictment Looms Over Northwest Shipping Officials

Seattle Jan 24 More indictments of Emergency Fleet Corporation officials and Northwest shipping men are expected following the indictment of Captain John F Blain former North Pacific manager of the corporation He is charged with accepting secret commissions and was released on a 10000 bond for appearance Monday The grand jury will convene Tuesday

Seattle Wash Emergency Fleet Corporation Northwest Shipping John F. Blain Blain North Pacific Shipping Board

Revolt Spreads Across Russia From Siberia

A dispatch from Tien Tsin dated Tuesday reports the Siberian revolt against the all-Russian government has expanded to involve the whole country, signaling a broad anti central rule movement.

London Siberia Tien Tsin

French Riviera Flower Growers Cut Shelf Life With Cold Storage

Growers in the French Riviera ship millions of boxes of cut flowers each year and have learned that flowers stay fresh much longer if placed in cold storage a day or two before shipping.

French Riviera

Eye exam offer for honest opinion follows invitation

A prompt invites readers to submit to an eye examination for a candid, professional assessment. The message implies a direct evaluation will be provided, inviting participation in a consultation. The tone is straightforward and promotional, focusing on transparency and personal assessment.

Preston bowling team accepts challenge from Zenner team

The F.1d. Preston bowling team accepts a challenge from the D. Zenner team for a match at any date. A new machine prints form letters at 5000 per hour, each letter bearing a different name and address.

Preston D. Zenner

Reed Talks As Go-Between in War Tactics Debate

Washington correspondent reports Senator James A. Reed of Missouri said in a speech that Herbert Hoover served as a go-between in negotiations between Colonel House and Great Britain before America entered World War I. Reed critiqued wartime strategies and presidential boom tactics.

Washington Herbert Hoover Colonel House Great Britain Amerity James A. Reed Missouri

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