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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1920
Page
2
July 24 in New Jersey Shamrock and Resolute prepare for the final 30 mile race to decide the America's Cup. Resolute tied the series by winning yesterday's race as Race 6 forecasts a thrilling finish with strong southerly winds and potential breeze shifts shaping topmasts and sails.
New York July 24. The nude woman found shipped in a trunk from Detroit may be identified by clothing packed with the body. The trunk contained pink sweater brown coat petticoat undergarments an upturned straw hat a man's overalls and other garments. Police planned to send the clothes back to Detroit to compare with residents of 105 Harper Avenue who might recognize them. Authorities said further progress rests with Detroit investigators.
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Beebe and family of Chauncey were summoned to Trimble last week due to the illness and death of Mrs. Beebe's father, Mr. Wires, a former Chauncey resident.
Guy K. Osborne was hosted by the Capitol Camera Club after a visit in Columbus. He enjoyed guests and hopes to qualify for membership. Mrs. Wiley T. Sprague of Athens visited Chauncey with Mr. and Mrs. BE Wherton and Mrs. Wilford Henry.
Miss Helen Dorr entertained guests at her country home near Chauncey on Wednesday evening with games and music. Luncheon was served to Mildred Sands Dorothy Martin Neva Ferrel Kate Noble Christine Courtney Edytha Smart Wyona Gardner Helen Dorr Lucy Dorr John Law Kenneth Sands Harold Minister Woodrow Frank Ferrel and Ralph Ferrel.
Mrs. Carl Penn and children Ira Dottie and Miss Virginia Hallendeck of Pontiac Michigan stay with Mrs Penns parents Mr and Mrs Ira R Fullar and relatives in Chauncey for an extended visit.
The Women’s Sunday School class of the First Christian Church met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Oscar Six’s home. Class president Mrs. Neal Hesse led the session with Mrs. Floyd Nye guiding the lesson. Luncheon followed the meeting.
Mrs Nancy Bowden returns to Chauncey after visiting in Logan with her brother Geo Fierce and family and the Oscar Keeton party from Fostoria. Keeton and Stalder families were in Chauncey this week visiting the latter's parents Mr and Mrs B S Stalder.
Summer ills such as cramps dizziness and diarrhea are blamed for spoiling meals and leisure. Nerv-Worth claims to calm the digestive tract neutralize acids and relieve cramps belching and diarrhea quickly with a child friendly pleasant taste. Money back guarantee offered through McKee Drug Co and leading druggists.
Fire alarms rang Thursday as Wesley Six’s home in Chaunce’s lower town area caught fire. Neighbors formed a bucket brigade and kept damage low before flames were extinguished. Officials say a defective flue caused the blaze.
Mrs Samuel Willis, former Chauncey resident, is visiting old friends after several years away. W S Harvey returns to Chauncey from Sturgis South Dakota after several weeks with his daughter Mrs Beckley and daughter who will stay in Chauncey for an extended visit.
John Shafer celebrated his birthday with a family gathering at The Plains last week. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bingman and Thelma of Athens, Mr and Mrs Flay Channell and children, Mr and Mrs Walter Wharton of The Plains, Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins of Chauncey, and Floride Shafer, with Newton Trickett visiting Chauncey. A fine supper was served and Mr Shafer received a safety razor.
Beaumont and Mrs. J. H. Lock spent the weekend at Buckeye Lake. Alma Bricker and Myrtle Pidcock returned from Buckeye Lake after visiting there for a week. Erwin Pidcock is improving from a severe illness. Mrs. George Shafer was in Athens during the week. Emmett Ryan has been ill but improved. Neal Witham attended the Athens show Wednesday evening. Frank Hill, formerly of this place, called on his brother Barney Hill Wednesday evening. Two section gangs struck for higher pay after an 8% cent raise was rejected.
Thursday reports note daily wages at 3.88 dollars. Mr. L. W. Russell visited Nelsonville on business while a local mine is described as working well. John Hanning is listed as sick. Mr. Mary Fisk and Mr. Dent Russell, formerly of the area, attended the Willard and Dempsy fight at the Columbia theater in Athens on Thursday night.
Ohio University summer school ends soon with examinations through Friday noon. A special Hocking Valley train will move students home Friday night, while other lines add cars to handle departing crowds of about 2300 students.
A water tight memorandum pad designed to attach to an instrument board or steering column offers motorists a convenient place to jot notes while driving. The device combines rugged case work with easy accessibility for drivers.
Prepared premium lists and printed matter for the 1920 Athens County Fair and Races are with the printer. The fair will precede the Ohio State Fair by a week and feature a Night Fair with fireworks. 1919 figures show strong entries and prizes across cattle, sheep, poultry, farm products, women’s work, fine art, and speed events, with total attendance around 25 000 and substantial receipts and expenses.
Frank G. Martin of Alta Dena California sent a Los Angeles Times write up of the Ohio Society of Southern California annual picnic. A straw vote on presidential preference showed 916 for Harding and 346 for his opponent. The event drew 10 000 attendees representing Ohioans across Southern California.
Gervase Sussell a miner and Leaf fey Rife of Buchtel. Shirley Lemay a miner and Delpha Carsey of Nelsonville. Robert Hawk a miner of The Plains and Iva M Nash a stenographer of Nelsonville.
An English inventor proposes a device to heat a small amount of gasoline with hot water to enable easier starting of heavy motor trucks in freezing weather. The system feeds the heated fuel as a fine spray into the intake manifold to promote ignition.
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