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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1923

Page

2

Chinese Student Enrolled At Ohio In Commerce Work

Tsai T T a Chinese graduate from Kiangsi China studies in the School of Commerce at Ohio University. He discusses language barriers educations in China and the American system noting American schools offer greater educational advantages. He plans to teach in China after finishing his work at Ohio University.

Ohio University T. T. Tsai Kiangsi China School of Commerce Ohio América United States American Missionary Associations Orient Tsai America Tent Kiukiang College Shantune College of Education Richard T. Fiv Hunter Hrines Uncle Sam

New Bishop Consecrated in Covington Cathedral Ceremony

In Covington Kentucky Monsignor Francis W. Howard former rector of Holy Rosary Columbus was yesterday consecrated as the fifth bishop of the Covington diocese established in 1858. The ceremony took place in the stately cathedral with formal rites and attendees from church and local community.

Covington Francis W. Howard Holy Rosary Church Columbus, O

Four Philadelphia men fined after crash with baby buggy

Homer Alle and four companions from Philadelphia were fined $19 each after their auto crashed into Mrs. Marabelile Shaw’s baby buggy. Her two year old son in the carriage escaped with minor injuries and no serious harm occurred.

Ashland Homer Alle Philadelphia Marabelile Shaw

Manahan Defies Draft to Secure Two Year County School Post

William L Manahan secured two year term as Defiance county school sergeant after rejecting a one year offer and a shorter term. He refused to sign for less than two years after a year in office.

Defiance William L. Manahan Defiance County School Manahan

Post American Legion Corrects Giveaway of Radio Set

Glouster Frank McCann of this city did not give away the radio set as announced after the Fourth of July celebration. The radio was finally awarded to Gerald Dunnevy of Jacksonville last week after the post decided to fulfill the advertised prize following crowd interest. Mrs. B W Hawk and Jim returned from Brooklyn while Mrs Smith and her son left Bishopville for Waverly due to the illness of Mrs Sturgett.

Frank McCann American Legion Gerald Dunnevy Jacksonville Post

Mrs Drury's Critical Illness Deepens in City

Mrs E E Drury of this city remains in a critical condition with little hope of recovery. Her son and daughter in law Dr and Mrs Roy Drury of Akron arrived Saturday evening to be with her.

E. E. Drury Roy Drury Akron

Rochelle Family Visits From Illinois

Ida Rochelle and Bertha Arielle visited for three weeks from Nacomis Illinois to see Mr. and Mrs. Phil Lloyd and other relatives in the city.

Gene Rochelle Ida Bertha Arielle Nacomis Phil Lloyd

Cleveland man on two weeks vacation visits family

A. H. James of Cleveland is enjoying a two week vacation and spends part of the time in this city with his parents Mr and Mrs William James.

A. H. James Cleveland Mrs William James

Local Families Attend Circle Hill Gathering

Mrs L R Andrews and child Elizabeth Webber joined Mrs Ward Forrest and her daughter Jane for a Saturday visit hosted by Mr and Mrs Ed Humphrey at Circle Hill.

Parsons Return From Akron Visit

Mrs. J. L. Parsons and her son Allen returned to their home in Akron on Saturday after a week’s visit with relatives in this city.

J. L. Parsons Allen Akron

Duncan Trips to Columbus on Brief Business

W. H. Duncan spends a few days this week in Columbus on business matters.

W. H. Duncan Columbus

Nelsonville Defeats Hollister 2–0 on Local Grounds

Nelsonville beat Hollister 2 to 0 Sunday in a good ball game on the local grounds. It was the second game on the Glouster grounds this season, and the venue is expected to see continued use throughout the season.

Nelsonville Hollister

Armenian orphans join farm colony at Cavalla Greece

About two thousand Armenian boys arrive as farm colonists under Near East Relief. They work near the site where Paul the Apostle was believed to have written his epistle to the Philippians. Howard McAfee of Kansas City directs the program.

Cavalla Greece Near East Relief Paul Howard McAfee Kansas City Brno Riga Latvia Boy Scouts of Esthenia Bucarest Roumania

Mechanicsburg Rural School Closes Year With Eighth Grade Graduation

The Mechanicsburg rural training school ends a ten month session on Friday. Graduation for eighth grade will be in the school auditorium at 10 AM with Dean T. C. McCracken delivering the address. Diplomas to high school await James Austin Klingberg, Vivian Elizabeth Carmen Henry Orville Tubbs, Jessie Ruth Dickens, Nina Elizabeth Irwin, Chel Lucile Collins, Dorothy Gregg Beebe, Frances Louise Blackburn, Mary Gertrude Gilmore, Mare Edith Lonas, Ruth Annette McHenry, Chas Joseph Penedum. Parents and friends are invited. bus transport was arranged to accommodate pupils.

Mechanicsburg Rural Training School Dean T. C. McCracken James Austin Klingerburg Vivian Elizabeth Carmen Henry Orville Tubbs Jessie Ruth Dickens Nina Elizabeth Irwin Chel Lucile Collins Dorothy Gregg Beebe Frances Louise Blackburn Mary Gertrude Gilmore Mare Edith Lonas Ruth Annette McHenry Chas. Joseph Penedum

Freckled Youth Offered Film Work in Los Angeles

Windy, Ohio report states nine year old Robert Mc Dowell has freckles many enough to rival Wesley Barry. Aunt Mrs. John Wilson of Lima says he was offered 100 dollars weekly to join a Los Angeles moving picture outfit and share his freckles with movie fans.

Windlay Robert McDowell Wesley Barry Eag Moving Picture Los Angeles John %. Wilson Lima

Taniac Still Helps a Cleveland Machinist

Charlies W. Cramer of Cleveland Ohio reports recovery from indigestion and loss of appetite after using Tanlac. He says four bottles cured cramps gas and weakness, restored appetite and weight, and now he keeps Tanlac on hand. Sold by druggists with over 37 million bottles sold.

Tanilac Charlies W. Cramer Eagle Ave N. E Cleveland Ohio

Wrong stunt ends in near arrest at White Hall roadblock

Two young women and escorts blocked the road to the Niggermeyer residence at White Hall. John Niggermeyer confronted them, police were called, and the suspects fled into the woods for nearly an hour. Sheriff McKinley arrived. the parties avoided arrest after Niggermeyer declined prosecution.

White Hall School House Niggermeyer John Niggermeyer McKinley Niggermeyers

Waxed floor care yields unique soft luster

A waxed floor can be kept in good condition by sweeping with a brush with hair bristles and dusting with a mop. This method provides a soft luster not achievable by other treatments.

Mysterious K K K Letter Tied to Frede rick Death Case

Frederick Maryland July 16 Washington police may be asked to probe a letter signed K K K mailed from Washington but with a Frederick address. The note to Eleanor Houck sister of Grace Kepner, linked to a murder near here on July 18. officials doubt the letter author is credible.

Frederick M4d Washington Frederick County Eleanor Houck Grace, Kepner Here

Cars Smash At Bad Crossing In This City Sunday

Two cars collided at Maple and Byard streets Sunday around 7 30 pm. Gilbert Randolph of Nelsonville driving without lights hit Pete Coss of Athens’s Buick six. Coss reports $156 damage to his car. Randolph’s car sustained crushed fenders and broken headlights at a dangerous Athens corner.

Durant Gilbert Randoph Nelsonville Buick Pete Coss Athens Maple Byard Coss Randolph

Cabinet Resigns Over Scrap With Officer in Philippines

Mantua July 16. The Philippines cabinet resigns after a quarrel between Interior Secretary Laurel and Governor General Leonard Wood. Laurel quit after Wood asked him to reinstate Officer Conley, head of the American detective squad fighting gambling. Conley had been prosecuted by Laurel for a alleged frame up of gambling interests against him.

Mantua Phillippines Secretary of the Interior Laurel Leonard Wood Wood Conley

Costs Rise for Bridgeport Campaigns in Ohio

Bridgeport officials report that running for councilman costs are rising with a 12 cent filing fee to the county board of elections and a 39 cent fee for renomination candidates, highlighting the expense of local political contests.

Bridgeport, O County Board of Elections reNaire

Pilot delays second New York to San Francisco run

Lieut. Russell Maughan postponed the hop off for his second attempt from New York to San Francisco due to incomplete repairs aboard his plane. He said he would be on his way before Saturday, with departure as soon as weather permits.

Mineola N. Y Russell Maughan New York San Francisco Maughan

Akron S O officers hurry to scene dead man on lawn

Police arrived to find a man dead for several hours lying peacefully on a lawn near a steered pointer. No immediate signs of foul play were reported and investigators planned a follow up.

Akron O Steeer P

American goodwill networks shape postwar world order

The piece highlights how American agencies and the YMCA spread social responsibility worldwide. It notes unseen help in Europe, the seed of future cooperation in buffer states, and the role of welfare work as a conduit for humane ideals beyond partisan aims.

Hatever America John R. Mott Europe Council of Versailles Esthenia Latvia Poland Czechoslovakia Jugo-Slavia Haller France Eastern Russia Mary T'Ely

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