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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1922

Page

2

Great European Drought Forecast Based on 1922 Observatory

An editor asserts a global drought will devastate Europe from June to October 1922, with only one third of crops surviving from Portugal to Constantinople. He predicts Australia and East Indies losses in 1922–23 and warns wheat will rise above two dollars a bushel as North America must feed Europe. He claims to have foreseen past droughts and invites criticism in Washington.

Europe Portugal Constantinople British Channel Baltic Sea America Canada Australia East Indies Oceanica North America Russia Washington

Green's Run meeting draws strong attendance and music

Interest in the Green's Run meeting continues with high nightly turnout and thanks for Chauncey singers. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Snyder welcomed a daughter. Mrs. Gus Hanning returned from Columbus hospital after an operation. W. H. Fierbaugh and family hosted guests Silas Hooper and daughter from Columbus. Albert Cannon of Trimble visited his brother Don Cannon.

Chauncey Singers R. M. Snyder Gus Hanning Columbus W. H. Fierbaugh Silas Hooper Albert Cannon Trimble Don Cannon

Social News Notes From Local Communities

Orson Lewis of Sharpsburg visits daughter Mrs. John Perkins. Dr. Riley Niece of Columbus stays with family at Mrs. Jarve Minear. Decora tion bay services draw large crowd as Rev. Mitchell leads weeklong Christian church meeting. Gustava Carr of Jeffersonville visits sister Mrs. Kh H Dorn. Ancy Davis confined at home with grip. Earl Dalley and daughter from Athens visit relatives. Arch Knowlton hosts George Sickles family from Mineral. A D Townsend of Athens spends a day with relatives. T R Hamilton of Chauncey visits his mother Mrs. R Hyseil. Tom Burkett of Athens guests of son Guy Burkett. Milford Russell and daughters visit N Russell and family. KB Collings travels to Gore to visit relatives. I Robinett buys piano for Eloise. H H Herron and Columbus family visit Frank Stewart family.

Orson Lewis Sharpsburg John Perkins Riley Columbus Jarve Minear Decoration Bay Mitchell Christian Church Gustava Carr Jeffersonville Kh. H. Dorn Ancy Davis Earl Dalley Athens Arch Knowlton George Sickles A. D. Townsend T. R. Hamilton Chauncey

Local families visit relatives and shop in area towns

Mrs Chalmer Mullencough and baby of Columbus visit her mother Mrs Celia Simmons. Mrs R Creachbaum of Glouster stays with daughter Mrs J M Cartwright and family. Miss Garnet Daniels shopped in Athens. Don Cannon family and Lottie Cannon call on Santford Bentley on Oregon Ridge. Ed Cartwright family visit Logan. Jess Bryan family guests in McArthur. William Hixson family spend days with relatives in Wellston.

Chalmer Mullencough Columbus Celia Simmons R. Creachbaum Glouster J. M. Cartwright Garnet Daniels Athens Don Cannon Lottie Cannon Santford Bentley Oregon Ridge Ed Cartwright Logan Jess Bryan McArthur William Hixson Wellston

Local visitors host weekend guests in New Marshfield

New Marshfield hosts include Mr and Mrs Will Nichols and son George with Mr and Mrs Harvey Nichols and Mr and Mrs Frank Shanks. Athens residents Ida Byres Thelma Lent and Kenneth Wood also visit. Pomona Grange holds all day meeting Saturday inviting baskets. Mrs George Eyre and daughter June of Gypsy West Virginia visit relatives here.

Will Nichols George Green Columbus Harvey Nichols Frank Shanks Ida Byres Thelma Lent Kenneth Woodyard Athens Ray Baughman Athens County Pomona Grange George Eyre June Gypsy W. Va

Community Notes From Broadwell Area

Broadwell and Zanesville residents were guests visiting and hosting last week. Gerald White found employment in Columbus. News mentions plowing, planting, and gas line work nearby. Children’s Day at U B church on June 12. Utley Sunday school organized with large attendance. An old well near Broadwell reportedly struck gas after drilling for salt water years ago.

John Conant Zanesville Mr. Conant Gerald White Columbus Eddie Shuttlesworth Helen Harvey Conant Rev. Williamson U. B James Watson Malta Utley Broadwell

Local visits and cemetery cleanup mark weekend in Rome Township

Stewart and Mrs. McCune hosted by Archie McCune and Harry Laughlin. Wade Biggens and Orvel Townsend visited relatives from Athens. Mayme Ashcraft and children were guests, George McPherson family travel to Columbus for summer. Rome Township school board met. Townsend and Smith families visited CC Townsend. Brill group toured Columbus. homecoming hoped for next Saturday. Owens and Butts families visited en route. Local residents and families joined cemetery services Sunday. Dode Olver's family from Columbus visited. J R Winner expands hotel. Bangor Mich visitors Chas Kincade and Justina Cross hosted by Julia Norris. Local families from Athens and Nelsonville gathered Decoration Day. Leonard Hawk and family visited from Athens.

Charles McCune Pomeroy Archie McCune Harry Laughlin Wade Biggens Orvel Townsend Athens Mayme Ashcraft George McPherson Columbus Rome Township Everette Townsend Ben Smith Walt Smith Logan CC. W. Townsend J. Biddison Ruth Thomas Virgene Dorin Brill John Butts Howard Bill Bigegens L. H. Smith Little Son Junior Lenore Smith Fred McKay Dode Olver J. R. Winner Chas, Kincade Justina Cross Bangor Mich Julia Norris Eva L. C. Ludwick Frank Mitchell Frank Bean Ollie Sibert Nelsonville Leonard Hawk George Hawk

Senators press Daugherty probe on prohibition scandals

Democratic senators continued efforts to tie Attorney General Daugherty to alleged prohibition scandals. Republicans charged the accusers were using a smoke screen to shield former Wilson administration officers.

Washington Daugherty

Balloon Passes Over Hopedston Illinois in Morning Flight

Two balloons starting from Milwaukee traveled south over Hoopeston Illinois with one at 5 a.m. and the other at 8:30 a.m. as observers noted their rapid pace and southerly course.

Hoopeston Ill Milwaukee

Posse, Officers Net Major West Virginia Arrest

In Huntington on June 1 a posse of police federal officers and citizens secured a major arrest following a rapid pursuit and cooperative effort across the city. The operation involved local police state agents and community volunteers delivering a decisive result.

Huntington W. Va

Albert Crockett flees city chase after arrest

A dramatic late night pursuit through the city center followed Albert Crockett, alleged bootlegger, fleeing police after his arrest at headquarters.

Albert Crockett

Yesterday's baseball scores across leagues and teams

Yesterday results list across American Association and leagues with scores for Toledo Columbus Minneapolis St Paul Milwaukee Kansas City Louisville Indianapolis Boston Washington St Louis Detroit Chicago Cleveland Pittsburg Cincinnati Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Boston and a rain delay at St Louis Chicago. No other games scheduled.

Toledo Columbus Minneapolis St. Paul Milwaukee Kansas City Louisville Indianapolis Boston Washington St. Louis Detroit Chicago Cleveland Pittsburg Cincinnati Philadelphia New York Brooklyn

Baseball and basketball matchups listed across major leagues

A schedule of games across national leagues shows matchups including Toledo at Columbus Louisville at Indianapolis St. Paul at Kansas City Minneapolis at Milwaukee New York at Boston Philadelphia at Brooklyn St Louis at Pittsburgh Cincinnati at Chicago Chicago at St. Louis Washington at Philadelphia Boston at New York Detroit at Cleveland and American League ties Chicago at St. Louis and more.

American Association Toledo Columbus Louisville Indianapolis St. Paul Kansas City Minneapolis Milwaukee National League New York Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago American League Washington Detroit Cleveland

Home Secretaries Daughter Set for London Social Debut

Miss Norah Shortt daughter of Edward Shortt the Anglia home secretary since 1919 is to make her London society debut soon. She ranks among the younger social set and leads in the Girl Scout movement.

Norah Shortt Edward Shortt Anglia London Girl Scout

Carpentier Greb clash teased as windmill meets brainy fighter

The piece weighs the potential bout between Georges Carpentier and Harry Greb, praising Greb's elusive style and Carpentier's brainy tactics. It notes past mismatches, speculates on a high entertainment value, and jokes about the referee needing extra padding if the two meet.

Georges Carpentier Harry Greb Carpentier Jack Dempsey Lewis Georges Debonair Levinsky Carp Greb America Carpenter Dempsey

Captain Cuttle Wins English Derby at Epsom Downs

Captain Cuttle the three year old of Lord Woolavington won the classic Derby at Epsom Downs on May 31. Tamar finished second with Craig-on-Gower third. Pondoland and St. Louis were also favored with American jockeys aboard Pondoland. Half a million spectators watched Captain Cuttle sweep the mile and a half course.

D. N Epsom Down Eng Lord Woolavington Captain Cuttle Epsom Downs Tamar Craig-on-Gower Sol Joel Pondoland Lord Queensborough St. Louis Frankie O

Surprise party marks Ruth Reynolds tenth birthday

Monday evening a surprise party honored Ruth Reynolds on her tenth birthday with music, games, and a late lunch. Mrs. Rufus Robson of Dayton and Mr. Johnnie Oakley of Columbus visited their respective relatives in town. Roy Devault from Eastern Ohio visited friends. Hale's baby recovers from pneumonia. Abraham Barber works at a Lancaster glass factory. Anna Stewart and son Lawrence of Columbus slowed by Decoration Day. the Rubys from Columbus were guests of Mrs. George Lucas.

Ruth Reynolds Rufus Robson Dayton Stephen Barber Johnnie Oakley Columbus Peter Dupler Roy Devault Ohio Claude Hale Abraham Barber Lancaster Anna Stewart Lawrence Ed Ruby George Lucas

Mayen Repeal Ad Echoes Historic Pitching Feat

The piece recalls Charley Robertson of the White Sox and compares his early form to Harry Krause, a 1909 Connie Mack rookie who rattled off ten straight wins with six shutouts. Krause allowed only four runs and forty nine hits in the streak, with two games yielding a single run. Josh Riley recommended Krause to Connie Mack.

Norman E. Brown Charley Robertson White Sox Harry Krause Connie Mack Josh Riley Connie Krause Browns

Downey Beats Krohn In Twelve Round Akron Bout

Bryan Downey of Cleveland defeats Harry Krohn of Akron in twelve rounds with two knockdowns. Downey lands decisive lefts and rights throughout as Walter Archer beats Larry Gaskins in the semi final. Eddie Conrad loses to Paul Girard and Norm Genet draws with Kid Frick.

Akron Bryan Downey Cleveland Harry Krohn Downey Walter Archer Larry Gaskins Eddie Conrad Paul Girard Norm Genet Barberton Kid Frick

Forty Years For Wood To Dry For Aircraft Use

Some wood used in aircraft building has been stored for forty years before it is deemed seasoned enough for making aeroplanes. The delay aims to ensure proper dryness and stability of structural timber used in aviation.

Hauncey Wing Triumphs as Logan Beats Local Nine 16–13

May 30 Logan notes a high scoring ball game sparked by Chauncey in early innings to secure a 16 13 win over local nine. Smathers and Patten highlight pitching with multiple hits including two base and three base hits while errors shade the outcome. Umpires Brannigan and Rash oversee a wild, offense heavy contest at the local diamond.

Logan Cunningham Chauncey Smathers Mullen Patten Simpson McQuade H. Earich Whitlatch Taylor Ray White J. White Morrison Patton Bradfield Hartley McDaniels Brannigan Rash Frank Judy Jr

Two Champions to Fight for Their Titles

New York May 31 Two champions prepare for title defenses and potential fights. Benny Leonard and Lew Tendler target a July 20 bout in Jersey City while Johnny Kilbane agrees to defend against Charley Beecher with a possible bout against Johnny Dundee if arranged. Bernstein offers $50,000 for Kilbane and Beecher looms as a tougher challenge than Beecher’s other prospects. Leonard faces Britton June 23 in Jersey City and Kansas on July 4 in Michigan City, with Tendler awaiting the outcome of Barrett’s Philadelphia bout to confirm plans.

I. N. 8S New York Benny Leonard Lew Tendler Jersey City Rickard Johnny Kilbane Charley Beecher Phil Bernstein Beecher Bernstein Kilbane Johnny Johnny Dundee Hiibane Leonard-Tendler Tendler Bobby Barrett Philadelphia Frijoles Leonard Jack Britton Rocky Kansas Britton Kansas Michigan City Ind

Trade unions in Japan face illegality in America described

The piece notes unions are illegal in Japan yet workers still act in unions fashion, with strikers growing more common as a form of collective action.

America Japan

Also Mentioned on This Page

New Marshfield Arlington National Cemetery Alexandria Mount Vernon T. J. West Baltimore & Ohio Winchester BOC Grasselli Stewart Rhem John A. Logan Mary Logan Tucker Gertrude Erlitz Alice Walker GUO Bas ABA Bosten Mias Norah Shortt Witf Charley Weinert Tommy Gibbons Pittsburger Gene Hanney Harry Weinert Tunney Gibbons Ring Guttle Terry Clas Avan Nowney KRORN Hauncey Igan B. PO White Stone Rutherforde Cunningham P Smith RIA Ae Aa Thien S
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