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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1922
Page
2
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Athens relatives attended the funeral at New Marshfield for Kenneth Bobo, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bobo. Nearby, George Tabit of Gallipolis visited family in Athens as Glyde Burt prepared for a New York City trip. Multiple residents traveled to Columbus for medical care and visits, while social events and local news filled the weekend.
Ohio University hosts West Virginia at the Gym tonight at 8 30 o clock in a bid to even the series. WVU figures as the strongest visitor yet with three undefeated veterans among its lineup led by Harrick and Duvall in the higher weight classes.
The Art club of Ohio University held its first dance at the Student Union on Friday night with 25 members and guests totaling 130. Chaperons included Prof. and Mrs. B. L. Jefferson, Miss Brison, Miss Easler and Miss Shore. From the grand march by Miss Shore and Mr. Hawkins to the confetti shower, the hall was filled with spirited music by the Varsity Six orchestra.
In Cleveland on January 28, agreement is expected late today on a new wage scale for National Window Glass Blowers Association members. Manufacturers demand an 85 percent cut from the existing scale, reduced 28 percent on September 6, while union officials offer a 25 percent reduction.
Killarney magistrates issued a proclamation placing the Irish Republican Army in control of the town amid a wave of robberies and lawlessness. The crackdown follows an epidemic of robberies reported in Killarney, Cork.
A four year old girl, Evelyn Hale, was given poison by her father by mistake during a night illness. He raced barefoot in his pajamas through the snow to a police station as she suffered croup. An ambulance brought her to the hospital in time to save her life.
Athens County farmers will witness a first hand demonstration of soil and crop projects organized by the Athens County Farm Bureau. Professor E. E. Barnes of the Ohio Agricultural College assisted county agents in planning, including enrolling a Rome township owner in the Ohio 100 Bushel Corn Club and rejuvenating a worn pasture in Troy township with extension service recommendations. Barnes will return in February to launch additional projects listed for 1922.
Warren Wheaton reports on a gathering of farmer delegates differing from the Harding farm conference. The Dirt Farmer group proposes a legislative program for rail, grain price stabilization, export finance, and freight rate relief, plus calls for short term credit reform, a renewed excess profits tax, crop insurance study, and farm loan bond sales.
A $60 check from Prof. Thos. N. Hoover was given to the YWCA girls at Ohio University to support local charity. Proceeds from admission to Newen's entertainment at Ohio Auditorium will aid a burned girl in Glen Ebon and medical bills, with future shows planned at Ewing Hall to aid Athens County Children’s Home residents.
Mrs Sarah J Durfee 84 pioneer resident of Amesville and widow of Civil War veteran Aaron Durfee died at home Friday night from age related infirmities. Funeral service Sunday at 1 PM at the home, burial in Cutler cemetery. She leaves two children Mrs Simeon Gruff of the Athens Amesville road and Pearly Durfee of Amesville.
Police hold Howard Willis on charges of stabbing Dr. M. H. Fash in his Chicago office. Willis alleges the physician was named by Mrs. Willis in a confession. The incident occurred at Dr. Fashs office.
Elsayed Elkissa Bey, head of the Egyptian nationalist committee set to boycott British goods, has been arrested according to a Central News dispatch from Carlo today.
Russian police opened an inquiry into a wreck between Karel and Stepnaya killing 12 and wounding 38, amid belief of a plot against Soviet officials. the Helsingfors dispatch notes several high bolshevist figures were aboard.
The University of Illinois barred nine players for participating in a semi professional football game at Taylorville on November 27. Names include captain Laurie Walquist fullback Jack Crangle and others. The ban triggers a broader effort to stamp out professionalism among Big Ten and midwest athletes.
Gallipolis Hi, coached by Raymond C. Davis, edged John Hancock 19 to 17 in a five minute overtime at the Ohio gym. Wise led Hancock and Corn starred for Gallipolis with a tight defensive battle and end of half 11-10, 17-17 after regulation.
Akron Ohio Jan 28 Judge R H Day of Canton was elected the first president of a newly formed Ohio judges association during the state bar session. The group now includes 129 common pleas judges in active service.
Johnny Kilbane featherweight champion completes arrangements for a European tour set to begin February 28. The tour covers England Ireland Scotland Wales Belgium France Germany Italy Sweden Switzerland and Australia to mark ten years since winning the title from Abe Attell on February 22.
A member of the local boxing organization says recent Athens shows are losing propositions. Interest is insufficient for a paying venture, despite a good sum spent on the last two bouts. Attendance averaged about 208, not enough to cover expenses.
Athens High prepares for a tough night as Battin returns to lead the team against strong Zanesville, which has defeated South High and is having a good season. Coach Torrance says the lineup is ready. A preliminary girls game vs New Straitsville opens the evening, starting around 7:50.
The January 25 Congressional Record notes Representative I. M. Foster backing the anti-lynching bill passed 230 to 119. He cited President Harding and Ex-President Wilson, and gave concrete examples from Athens Ohio to illustrate the need for federal intervention to curb lynching and guarantee equal protection. Foster argued the bill’s passage would curb barbaric acts and protect African Americans nationwide.
Ohio University edged Mount Union 28 to 20 in a brisk game as the Green and White strengthened their hold on the Ohio conference. Ohio has lost only one conference game this season, to Cincinnati, which visits Athens next Wednesday. Ohio hosts Western Reserve College tonight in Cleveland.
In Chicago on January 28, detectives hunt the bandit who shot Father Florian Chodneiwicz of St. Florence Catholic Church. Police believe the attacker aimed to steal sacramental wine during the crime.
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