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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1920
Page
2
In Lynn Mass several shoe factories halt production for two weeks leaving more than four workers out of work. The A A Little Co and A M Clayton and Co are mainly affected. Buenos Aires weighs a broader underground rail system to ease traffic congestion.
A Friday evening shower at Morris avenue home honored bride-elect Miss Hazel McKinstry. Hostess Miss Sprague and sisters Mrs. Thomas Tully and Margaret Sprague organized the event with field daisies and a yellow white color scheme. A miniature bride and groom decorates the dining room table and a daisy basket gifts presentation was given. The guest list comprised high school friends and bridal party members.
Rev Dr James A Miller officiated at the wedding of his son Walter Knox Miller to Beatrice Marguerite Mantz at the bride’s home with both families present. The ceremony featured pink georgette attire and a fern and pink flower altar arrangement. They shared a wedding breakfast then left for Columbus. Walter Miller is with Ohio Auto Sales in Columbus and served 14 months in WWI aviation. Beatrice Mantz is a Athens High School graduate, class of 1917, who has clerical work experience with F C Stedman Co. The couple reside at 21 North College Street.
Local residents announce vacations and travel plans for the Fourth of July period. People from Athens and nearby towns, including Addie Marie Grones Catherine Overmeyer Helen Phillips Lizzie Sayre and families like the Grones Bonifield Sprague Jones and Tidd, plan trips to Cincinnati Grand Rapids Chicago Clarendon and Lake James. Atty. and Mrs. Jones depart for San Diego. weddings and social events feature Mrs. Moore and Miss Hazel McKinstry with Lieutenant Hawkins. a Red Men’s hall ice cream social is noted for July 5.
An evening program at the Opera House features The Liar a six reel drama with Jane Gail and Stanley Walpole. Performances at 6 30 and 8 00 P M with admission 10 and 20 cents.
Jack Curley adviser confirms Georges Carpentier will sign next week to face Jack Dempsey. A bout with Battling Levinsky is planned first after the French champion returns to America in the fall. Carpentier, his wife, and manager Francois Descamps will rest until sailing. Descamps will meet Kearns if he comes to New York.
What Chiropractic is a system of adjusting the movable segments of the spine to remove disease. It is done with bare hands and without adverse conditions. Harmless and beneficial to men, women, and children. A trial will prove lasting benefits and spinal analysis is available.
A health notice extols digestion as essential and warns against unreliable tonics. It asserts blood quality boosts digestion, recommends Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic for stomach trouble, and notes a booklet What to Eat and How to Eat from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY with mail order and local druggist availability.
Dayton on July 3 remains deadlocked in a two week car strike despite efforts by Governor Cox and city leaders. Both sides blame each other as arbitration and mediation are rejected. Out of town buses assist traffic while business suffers and strike-breakers are considered unpopular.
A valuable horse owned by Homer Graves in White Hall district was struck and killed by lightning during a severe morning storm. Graves noted heavy storms south of Athens with damaged crops and downed trees. Reports also cited hail in Albany and widespread farm damage across Amesville and Sharpsburg.
A Moscow wireless message reported July 3 that Bolshevik troops are 27 miles east of Rovno, pressing the Poles back in the Rovno region. The Polish retreat continues in Mozy as Reds take prisoners and seize supplies.
Toledo reports Rev. John Smith 56 a Methodist minister his wife 52 and Ford Barker 13 all of Toledo were killed when their car drove onto railroad tracks and was struck by an eastbound New York Central passenger train near Holland after a westbound freight had cleared the crossing.
Akron workers vote to strike at midnight over wage demands. William Lemmon, business agent, says only action by the N. O. T. can stop the walkout. General manager A. C. Blinn says the company cannot raise wages. Springs feature new fasteners for auto license plates to prevent loss and rattling.
New York reports Bennie Kauff once called the Cobb of the Federal League has been waived out of both major leagues to the Toronto Nationals. The Giants and Pat Moran discuss a possible waiver purchase, with Kauff at the price of a minor league outfielder. His .279 average this season and shifting positions are noted as factors in the surprise move.
The Oriental American musical extravaganza Kat 1a Koo by the Girl Scouts on July 8 and 9 features striking costumes. East Indian court ladies wear silken bloomers and turbans, with ropes of pearls and veils. Local favorites include Huangos wives, Chin Chin Foo, Braglitata, Patsy Kildare, and Julia Porter in lavish outfits. The program includes groups in 1860 attire and modern sport wear, ending in an American setting with varied scenery and costumes.
Cattle receipts night market steady with prices for choice 16.50 to 17.00 and prime 15.00 to 16.00. veal calves 15.50 to 16.50. sheep and lambs receipts 5 doubles with market lower and prime wethers 9.00 to 9.50. hogs receipts 20 doubles market higher with prime heavies 16.00 to 16.25 and mediums 17.00 to 17.15.
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