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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1922

Page

2

Dempsey May Face Carpentier Again Next Summer

Champion Jack Dempsey is likely to meet Georges Carpentier in a return bout in England next summer with a possible extended tour in Britain. If no worthy American challenger emerges, Dempsey will defend in Madison Square Garden in the spring before heading abroad for the London title clash, as relayed by Jack Kearns after a west coast tour.

Sid Mercer New York Georges Carpentier England Jack Dempsey Madison Square Garden Dempsey Britain London Jack Kearns Los Angeles West

Columbus to-face Athens in tenth game at armory

Acquinas high of Columbus brings four veterans led by Geygan to challenge Athens high as Battin and Wilcox miss time on sick lists. Muir expected to return while a faculty beat sophomores 15 to 11 in the armory interclass game.

Acquinas High Columbus Armory Acquinas Geygan Athens High Battin Wilcox Muir Faculty Sophs Rupp Eeveeeessee Seveeeee Rhodes

Ohio Will Meet North Ohio Foes

Ohio University basketball faces Mt Union and Western Reserve this weekend to shape its northern standings. Coach Finsterwald prepares for a tough Mt Union test after a winless margin against Ohio Weslyan this season. Reserve has beaten Akron Oberlin and Hiram but fell to Wooster, and aims to topple Ohio to stay on track for the conference championship. The traveling party includes King Bell Richards O'daffer Burkett Cowen Earick Littler the coach and manager Bowers.

Ohio University Mt. Union Western Reserve Finsterwald Ohio Weslyan Akron Oberlin Hiram Wooster Reserve Ohio Hocking Valley King Bell Richards O'daffer Burkett Cowen Earick Littler Bowers

Nerv-Worth Promises Relief for Nervousness and Rheumatism

Promises mild digestion aid and bowel regulation to ease nervousness and rheumatism. Claims pleasant taste, noticeable improvement before bottle ends, and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Cites Rev. Dam ron of Proctorville Ohio and McKee Drug Co as sale point. Drugstores offer $1 bottle with guaranteed refund.

McKee Drug Co Damron Proctorville, O

Bomb explodes at Warsaw Bakery in Hamtramck

A powerful blast struck the Warsaw Bakery doorway in Hamtramck Detroit area. The explosion injured two persons and caused about 20000 dollars in property damage. Proprietor David Rosen claims rival bakeries staged the act over price undercutting bread to five cents a loaf.

Detroit Hamtramck David Rosen

Strike Settled After Dublin Railway Threat

Dublin reports a threatened Irish railway strike has been settled after discussions. Officials indicate the disruption was averted and trains will operate normally with resumed services.

Dublin

Lawmakers to Decide Foreign Debt Liquidation

Senator Johnson proposes an amendment to the foreign debt refunding bill requiring congressional approval before any part of the 11 billion dollar overseas debt could be liquidated. He opposes placing debt decisions in the five member commission led by the treasury secretary.

International News Service Washington Johnson Republican California Senate Congress United States Secretary of the Treasury

LUG WORK STARTS FOR ATHENS COUNTY 4-H CLUBS

Community 4-H clubs form across Canaan Troy Rome Athens and Bern townships in the coming year. Organizers include Mrs. J McClanahan Mrs. Chas Mansfield H S Hoskinson and others with projects in pig growing Jersey Calf Beef Calf and clothing clubs. Ten members in South Canaan Pig club and five to six in Jersey Calf clubs are noted.

Athens County Farm Bureau Canaan Township J. ©. McClanahan Chas. Mansfield Willow Creek H. S. Hoskinson Hocking South Canaan Hoskinson South Canaan Poland Troy Township Lester Chapman Alfred Rogers Jersey Calf Club Rome Township Jersey Athens Township Amos Driggs Effie Watkins Bern Township E. C. Glass W. EB

Must Bring All Nations Into the World Conference

Senator Ladd of North Dakota says the United States must recognize Russia China and Mexico to gain a voice in international policies and achieve world peace at any forthcoming conference. He warns that current administration refusals could affect the global diplomatic outlook.

J. Bart Campbell Washington China Senate Ladd North Dakota Russia Mexico United States

Ice Breakthrough Lifts Alabama and Tow Ships

The Goodrich Transit Alabama powered through heavy ice off Chicago to reach clear water and free the steamers Indiana and Milinois near the harbor mouth. The trio, carrying passengers and freight, moved toward shore despite remaining ice. Elsewhere Jersey Calf club in Hill, In Alexander Township notes nine members with a February 11 county conference on farm leadership and local programs.

Chicago Agship Alabama Goodrich Transit Company Indiana Milinois Chicago River Alexander Township Jersey Calf Club Athens County Farm Bureau

Hospital Fire Destroys Lincoln Negro Institute

A blaze started by a defective heating plant in the basement consumed the Lincoln hospital, a Negro institution, in Durham North Carolina today. The fire began in the basement heating system and rapidly engulfed the building.

Durham N. Co B International News Service Pire Lincoln Hospital

Sperber Wife Sues for Divorce Over Overalls

Elyria Ohio January 26 1925 Mrs Hazel Sperber files suit for divorce from husband A A Sperber claiming he insisted on wearing overhalls when he took her anywhere.

Elyria A. A. Sperber Hazel Sperber

Fifteen Athletes Barred After High School Banquet

In Wheeling West Virginia on January 26 an inquiry into rumors of forbidden beverages at the annual high school football banquet led to disciplinary action. Fifteen players are under sentence. one expelled and fourteen denied participation in social or athletic activities for 1922.

Wheeling W. Va

East Side eighth grade presents Democracy play for parents

The East Side School eighth grade class of seventeen staged a literary program for parents and guests. The play The Spirit of Democracy featured Kelvin Young Clarice Totman and Frances Morton in major roles. Miss Gladys Swett received a fountain pen in appreciation of her teaching.

East Side Kelvin Young Clarice Totman Frances Morton Gladys Swett Miss Swett Dilley John Hancock Hi Supt Stailey J. R. Morton Richard Mansfield Homer Bartlet Lucile Overmyer Ralph Whitmore Verna Danford Rex Gorham Alonzo Barnes Mary Blackwood Frances Marquis Virgene van Dyke Bernard Sweeney Theodore Morehead Donald Robinson Edwin Cooper

Sunday Visitors and Week End Visits At Local Homes

Mr and Mrs Walter Williams hosted and were joined by Mr and Mrs Vinton Meeks Mrs Nona Steinmetz and daughter Ethel and Messrs Pearl Smith Dawson and Everett Meeks Mr and Mrs J H Smith were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Jesse Gilkey Floyd Williams spent the weekend with Melvin Sargeant in Harrisonville Clara and Nancy Gilkey visited Miss Mary Douglas on Sunday Floyd Williams Ralph Burson and Jewel Story made a business trip to Athens on Monday Alex Sapp Mrs Earl Sapp and Faye Marie spent the weekend with Elza Sapp of Richland avenue Herbert Cain has returned to Marion after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs M R Cain Frank Cain and family spent the weekend with his parents.

Walter Williams Vinton Meeks Nona Steinmetz Ethel Pearl Smith Dawson Everett Meeks J. Smith Jesse Gilkey Floyd Williams Melvin Sargeant Harrisonville Clara Nancy Gilkey Mary Douglas Ralph Burson Jewel Story Athens Alex Sapp Earl Sapp Faye Marie Elza Sapp Richland Avenue Herbert Cain M. R. Cain Marion Frank Cain

Helen Lee Follies star divorces over career jealousy

Mrs Charles J. McDonald once Helen Lee tthing, a Follies beauty in Boston, obtained a divorce on cruelty grounds. She claims her husband objected to her career and grew jealous as she earned far more, proposing to buy her a small car to quit the stage while she could have afforded a limousine.

Charlies J. McDonald Helen Lee Follies Beauty Boston Helen

Social Calls Fill Sunday at Chase Homes

Mrs Herb Douglas and Mr and Mrs Herb Douglas host visitors at Chase. Mrs William Gilkey visits Mrs Alex Sapp. Mrs Bess Duckler calls on Mrs Emmett Gilkey on Sunday.

Ents Herb Douglas Chase William Gilkey Alex Sapp Bess Duckler Emmett Gilkey

Wrestling Teams Will Meet Here

Athletic Director Olson's Ohio University wrestling squad will host West Virginia at the Ohio Gym Saturday night at 7 15. The Buckeyes, after a rough year, have reorganized and expect to present a stronger lineup in the clash. The exact wrestlers are not yet named as Olson completes changes.

Olson Ohio University WestVirginia Ohio West Virginia

Mormon Conference Set for Huntington WV February 5

The Church of Latter Day Saints will hold a conference in Huntington West Virginia on February 5 with about 100 elders and lay members from the state expected to attend according to the announcement.

Huntington W. VA Church of Latter Day Saints Mormon West Virginia

Seventy Seven Varieties of Sweet Potato Found at Tuskegee

A Tuskegee Institute professor has discovered and classified seventy seven varieties of the sweet potato, expanding understanding of the crop and its potential uses.

Tuskegee Institute

Mayor Orders Raids in Tenderloin District

In Bucyrus Ohio on January 26 Edward J. Mieers, new safety advisor to Police Chief Trautman, ordered daily raids on houses in the tenderloin district until all residents are driven from town.

Bucyrus Tenderloin Edward J. Mieers Ad’tor Trautman

Glouster Church Service Postpones Hell Hound Sermon

The Methodist church will hear Rev. J. L. Landsitter preach The Hounds of Hell Sunday night after the earlier discussion was postponed. Glouster Sportsmen Club meets at the mayor's office Sunday at 1 20 p m to elect officers and decide club affairs. Finger printing for depositor ID is adopted by The First National Bank to protect insured checks.

Methodist Church J. L. Landsitter Glouster Sportsmen Club First National Bank

Star Manufacturing collapse hits Jacksonville investors

Jacksonville residents suffered financially as Star Manufacturing of New Lexington fell to receivers. Thousands of dollars in stock were sold to Jacksonville buyers with investments ranging from a few hundred to five or six thousand dollars in the enterprise.

Jacksonville Star Manufacturing New Lexington Jane

Mrs. Nelson and son Return Home After Visit

Mrs. R. B. Nelson and her young son Jack have returned to Columbus after a brief visit with Mrs. Nelson's parents Mr and Mrs William Frye.

Kinney Brother-in-Law Visit Highlight Shawnee Guest

Bert Kinney of Shawnee visited his brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Fred King in a recent social gathering.

Bert Kinney Shawnee Fred King

Thanks to All Who Aided During Illness and Death

An obituary note expresses gratitude for support given during the illness and death of their uncle George Hansett. It thanks the choir, Rev. Ross, Mr Tucker, Mr Andrews, Rev Good, Mother Williams, the Riley couple, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor and family for faithful help over three months.

George Hansett Ross Mr. Tucker Andrews Good Mother Williams Andrew Riley Robert Taylor

Drury Attends State Board of Pharmacy Meeting

W. R. Drury travels to Columbus for a state board of pharmacy meeting to discuss regulatory matters and professional standards.

W. R. Drury State Board of Pharmacy Columbus

Yetring Coffee Price Listed at 25 Cents Per Pound

OCR shows a fragment about coffee pricing noting 25 cents per pound for a Ytring or resembling Yetring coffee. Exact shop or location not provided in readable text.

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