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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1926

Page

7

Attendance leaders in Athens county schools report

Buchtel Primary children recorded 97.8 percent attendance, highest in the district, with Carsey-town and Curia Hill also achieving top marks. The five year report notes 1,047 absences affecting 1,115 pupils, 560 personal investigations, 13 arrests for absences, and aid distributions totaling 245 children.

Athens Fraternal Order of Eagles Red Cross Buchtel Solented Alexander Albany Village Ames Amesville Athens Township Bern Canaan Carbondale Ural Carthage Doren Tor Happy Hollow Lee Kodi Luhray Oaimeral New Marshfield the Plains Ykome Trimble Village Trimble Troy Waterloo York Jackson- 3

Credit and Creditors Discussed by Athens Banker

Gordon Morrow of the Messenger interviews Athens bankers and merchants on extending credit amid industrial shifts. James H. McClure of Athens National Bank warns against overlong terms, urging that a grocery bill stay within a third of monthly wages and not exceed three months, with flexibility for honest, temporarily unemployed customers. McClure notes local business is favorable, Athens is self supporting, and university and home industries bolster trade.

Gordon Morrow Athens Bir Morrow School of Commerce Ohio University Journalla Marchanta Credit Anerita Tocationa James H. McClure Athens National Bank Asid McClure Mecture Isine

Musical program to feature union services tonight

Union services of the Athens cooperating churches at 7:30 p m tonight at the First Methodist Episcopal church will be featured by the Summer Singers a six member group from Parkersburg directed by Clarence Tocus. B C Berry will direct the services with a program of Negro spirituals es musical selections and songs. The six singers include Ruth Dandridge Charlotte Fitzgerald Josephine Queen Naomi Ogden Ralph Ogden and David Dews with Tocus on piano accompaniment.

Athens First Methodist Episcopal Church Parkersburg Clarence Tocus Ohio University Berry Wil Tocus Oyo University Ruth Dandridge Charlotte Fitzgerald Josephine Queen Naomi Ogden Ralph Ogden David Dews Mr. Tocus Bowes

Medley of Opera Arias and Spirituals in A Varied Concert

A fragment list of arias and pieces including Oh Italia Italia Beloved Doni et Love Lights the World Rohm Goodnight Wielaved The Stars Are Shining in Heaven Parka If I Had Lou Toall Tarks Quartet from Rigolatto Verdi Sextette from Lucia Donizetti The Bands Of Dece Parks Little Lamb Parks Tuanita art Parks Goodnight Parks Hallelujah Chorus Handle m rituals I m Glad Trouble Don t List wars Deep River Go Down Moves Every Time I Feel the Spirit Nobody Knows the Trouble ne Suing Low Barrett Chirich Listen to the Lamb Aten Away Solos Haymaking The Birth of Morn A May Morning My Task

Italia Doniett Rohm Goodnight Wielaved—Pinsutl Heaven Parka Lou—Toall-Tarks Rigolatto Donizetti Parks Re Tuanita Art Parke Parks Handlem

Divorce Reveals Queer Courtship of French Count in Gobi Desert

Paris court learns of 1904 affair when Mabel Batley, an American, joined Count Jacques Bouly de Gresdain on a Tibetan Mongolia expedition. They married in the Gobi but French law invalidates the union while recognizing the wife and child’s rights. The case highlights Mongolia’s two marriage forms and a unique, noncoercive union.

Gobi Sy Paul Scott Pres Vris Paris Jacques Bouly de Gresdain Peking Tibet Mongolia Mabel Batley Gobi Desert Pauline Miss Batley

Picnic for Mothers Helpers club in East Riverside

East Riverside mothers of Girls' Helpers club plan a July 17 picnic guests include Rev I F Brown County Agent Johnson and Mrs Frank Philups with demonstrations by Luella Carpenter Cecelia Sheridan Matt Sheridan and Thelma Walker A play titled In ime Valley by the Jolly Stitchers of Ney Marshfield is planned for several weeks away Basketball music and refreshments highlighted the July 7 meeting A rural club leaders camp will be held at Camp Nelson Dodd near Mt Vernon July 12-17 with attendees from Athens county including County Agent T H Johnson and several 4 H club members to receive instructions for the county camp August 16-21 at Athens county The Chico State university extension division supervises the state camp

Mothers’ Helpers Club East Riverside Thelma Walker Dorothy Olds Parke Hughes P T Real IF Brown Johnson Frank Philups Ime Valley Jolly Sttchera Ney Marshfield Cill Camp Chico State University

Last Remains Of Submarine Crew Returned Home

Brooklyn scenes show eighteen sailors laid to rest as the 8-61 submarine remains are shipped nationwide. Navy officials say no more bodies from the Block Island tragedy are expected. Alexander Smith of Milton Georgia is identified as the eighteenth, with Ohioan Henry Olser among others. Navy plans to restore the vessel receive congressional funding, with Wilbur Secretary noting it as a monument and inspiration to service members.

Navy Yard Brooklyn Vericis Parte Navy Block Island Columbus Alexander Smith Milton Myrtle Grammer Henry Olser Ohio Wilburn Congress 3-60 Edward Dilsberg Tolent F D Foster Nutley N. J

Hikes 8000 Miles This Is Bobby and His Father

Bobby Widmier and Arnold Widmier trek from coast to coast covering 8000 miles in rugged conditions. They were spotted in Helswood Monida New Jersey and other points as they continued their journey culminating with a visit to the White House to show off Bobby’s tan coat.

Bobby Helswood Monida New Jersey Arnold Widmier White House

Ravenna Youth Admits Bombing Group of Boys

Ravenna July 10 Vern Santoro held in county jail after admitting he threw a crude bomb into a crowd of youths. Leo Contenta Leo, 14, died after stooping to pick up the missile. Santoro says two other Ravenna youths were with him. they have not yet been arrested and no hearing date set.

Ravenna Vern Santoro Leo Conentina Leo Santoro Wol Wilkinson Edinburgh Thay

Rate reduction boosts receipts headline shows gains

Washington July 10—Income tax receipts continue to fill up and support the theory that a reduction of rates will bring in more revenue. Receipts for the fiscal year 1926 rose by 211,180,728 compared with 1928, with cuts from the last revenue law taking effect for six months of the 1926 fiscal year.

Washington Drowe

Prohibition officials plot to curb booze flow at source

A meeting in London sees United States prohibition director General Lincoln Andrews advocating counter measures to stop liquor supply. Plans involve British cooperation to block rum smugglers and tighten clearance to deter shipments bound for America. President Coolidge reportedly opposes government control in liquor business even for medicinal use.

Andrews Franks Dow J. M. Doran Ohio Coolidge Aeing London Lincoln Andrews Prohibition United States United Statea Quatera

Forged Checks in City Stores Friday

Two forged checks totaling 14 dollars were cashed in city stores on Friday morning. A young man in a lead colored suit attempted to pass a third check. Checks were made good by an uncle. identity and actions after the incident remain undisclosed. The merchant noted the endorsement matched the victim’s name and tracked the suspect’s car to an outside resident.

Athene’ Murchatte Tehoes Automobile Club Dup Nang Ae Ahetereremenine A Caerrae Ee

Man questioned after man confessed and settled checks

A man questioned Ale Rephew upon his return as a young man confessed. The uncle met with the offender and corrected the false act by making good the checks, saving the youth from potential action if authorities had been notified.

Ale Rephew Fale

Settlement Reached Out of Court in Domestic Relation Case

A settlement was reached out of court in a domestic relation matter involving Mrs Maria Brooks and her husband James Brooks. An affidavit sworn by James Brooks to place his wife under a peace bond led to the dismissal of the case as the parties agreed to terms before trial.

Maria Brooks James Brooks Brooke Wea Guteide

Melon dispute crosses church service in Washington

In Washington on July 10 a report from AP states Watermelons and religion clash when Rev J Milton Waldron of Shiloh Baptist Church complains to the district commissioners about hucksters who interrupt Sunday services with loud calls of red ripe watermelons.

Washington J Milton Waldron Aston Shiloh Baptist Church Erica

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