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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
8
The latest season introduces new wear featuring distinctive pin strikes ideal for summer. Designers highlight the bright accents and lightweight fabrics that complement warm weather and casual looks, aiming to attract shoppers seeking stylish, breathable outfits.
Miss Dorothy Grogan daughter of Mr and Mrs R C Grogan of Middleport and Fisher Russell of Bradbury were united in marriage by Rev Bishop a former pastor of the Middleport M E church in Westerville. They left on a ten day wedding trip to Cleveland Buffalo Niagara Falls and other points and will reside at the Grogan home on Third Street Middleport.
At noon Wednesday a car driven by Mr. N. B. Croy rolled off the bank on the Carleton Hedlow road. His son and a third passenger were in the front seat when the vehicle plunged about fifteen feet to a rocky area and flipped over. All three escaped with minor bruises and a rough shake despite a badly smashed car, rain slick conditions and a sharp curve.
The Probate court issued licenses for Harold Hubbard 21 of Syracuse to Alma Spooner 20 of Middleport and Howard Roush 22 of Minersville to Edna Elma Davis daughter of L. D. Davis of Pomeroy on the last day of June.
Pomeroy Lodge F. and A. M. initiated three candidates during Wednesday evening proceedings and followed with a social banquet. A number of visiting Masons attended the event.
Ashland teacher K E Saunders visits family in Hemlock Grove and returns to Ashland. Roy Tracy family drives home from Logan with Tracy sisters joining. Local music buzz as Middleport Pythian Glee Club concerts approach. Nelsonville’s Charles Klein family and Pittsburgh’s Harry Cline visit relatives in Pomeroy. Women visit Athene Grueser in Athens. D W King and J Biffle visit Bedford township. Gilliland remains ill but improving. Independence Day quiet in Pomeroy and Middleport, contrasting past baseball activity the Bend.
Syracuse residents plan a good roads rally and school meeting on Wednesday evening with Congressman Foster likely to attend and several local speakers of repute. If weather holds the event will be in Bartels Park. rain moves it to Jr. O.U.A.M. hall.
The Chauncey team led by Pellar and Cline faces Pomeroy at Syracuse base ball park on Sunday. Pomeroy counters with Swires or Grimm pitching and Gibbs catching. Monday’s Independence Day game features Pomeroy against a Syracuse selection with Circle or Condiff pitching and Duffy catching, promising a clash of local talent and strong Bend players.
Meigs county license records for June over the past five years show 27 marriages in 1916, 27 in 1917, 21 in 1918, 20 in 1919, and 27 in 1920. The figures indicate that rising living costs have not reduced the number of weddings.
C A M Arnold of Enterprise about 75 years old was badly hurt Tuesday when an auto truck owned by Ohio Valley Co operative Store Co. struck him near his home as he walked toward town to visit his son at the Remington hotel. He suffered a broken left leg near the knee and a broken rib with other bruises. Medical fears rise due to his age and frail condition.
A Louisiana inventor creates a tool for opening oysters featuring a transparent shield to stop shell fragments from flying toward users eyes. The device aims to improve safety during shucking.
Columbus will be represented by two expert pistol shots on the United States Olympic team to compete in the games in Belgium this month. Dr. James H. Snook of Ohio State University and R. C. Bracken of Columbus Revolver Club were selected after a Washington trials last week among over 100 entrants. The seven best scores joined the team, with sailing to Belgium planned around July 5. Dr. Snook formerly held the world pistol record at Camp Perry in 1913. Danzig schools may add motion pictures to teach geography and ethnology if the experiment succeeds.
Ohio could receive 195,073 dollars over four years under a new federal act for vocational rehabilitation of injured workers, with state matching funds required. Ohio’s annual share would total 52,019 dollars for three years, contingent on legislative acceptance before January, or gubernatorial approval otherwise. Only Tennessee’s governor has applied so far.
June 30 Shanghai reports labor disorders and strikes triggering rioting and looting of food shops in industrial districts as unrest widens.
Hooper Ridge Sunday School drew 81 attendees as Rev. Stein conducted services. Mr and Mrs Edgar Kierns with family visited J B Kierns and the home of Mr and Mrs John McDaniel and others.
Children of Carrington visited Warren McDaniels. Emma Bryson called on Arza Linscott Sunday. Mr and Mrs Harry Calentine hosted Sunday guests along with Mr and Mrs Frank Wolfe and family. Mrs Len McCune visits her father Wilcox.
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