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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1922

Page

5

Athens couple attends Columbus School for Girls graduation

Dr and Mrs D J Evans arrive in Athens with daughter Mrs Arthur H Carpenter of Chicago after wintering there. Several society members travel to Columbus for the Friday commencement of the Columbus School for Girls with Miss Alice Phillips and Miss Doris Henry set to graduate.

D. J. Evans Athens Arthur H. Carpenter Chicago W.R. Phillips H. D. Henry Russell W. Finsterwald Columbus Columbus School For Girls Alice Phillips Doris Henry Eleanor Phillips

Miss Wilda McManamay Wed William Dewhurst in Nelsonville

Miss Wilda McManamay and William Dewhurst, both Nelsonville residents, were married Thursday at 9 am. The ceremony took place at the home of Rev. Dr. Daniel McGurk, located at 25 North Congress Street.

Wilda McManamay William Dewhurst Nelsonville Daniel McGurk North Congress Street

Slingluff Van Sickle Nuptials Quiet Simple Ceremony

The wedding of Miss Dorothy Slingluff and Mr. Earl Van Sickle took place Thursday at 4 o'clock at the bride’s parents’ home in East State Street and Morris Avenue. Rev. A Y Wilcox officiated with close family present including grandparents and aunts.

Elizabeth Zeller Fred Johnson George Watson Herbert McKee Pi Beta Ph Phi Delta Theta Doris Nye van Sickle Chicago San Francisco Logan Philippines Slingluff-Van Sickle Dorothy Slingluff Earl van Sickle J. A. Slingluff East State Street Morris Avenue A. Y. Wilcox First Presbyterian Church G. W. Miskimen Newcomerstown FE. R. Davis Holyoke Mass D. R. Zenner Margaret Procter

Mrs De Valson Davis Heads to Cincinnati Weekend Visit

Mrs. De Valson Davis will depart Friday morning for Cincinnati to spend the weekend with her son in law and daughter Prof and Mrs Monroe Forest Brown Ruth Davis at Wyoming.

de Valson Davis Cincinnati Prof Monroe Forest Brown Ruth Davis Wyoming

Calendar groups host six o'clock picnic supper at church

The Martzolff class of First M E church will hold a six o'clock picnic supper in the church dining room on Friday evening June 2. Hosted by groups led by Mrs. Ralph Woods and others the event includes a social program and officer elections for the coming year. Members are urged to attend and bring a dish for the picnic supper.

J. W. Roberts W. H. Bechtold Arthur Hickman John Milar James Palmer Martzolff M. E. Church Ralph Woods William Armitage C. M. Copeland Charles Wells L. H. Blackwood

Virgil Conkey's 12th Birthday Party Held at Home

Mr and Mrs Ernest Conkey entertained a group of boys on Wednesday afternoon from four to six at 50 Woodard Avenue then took them to a theater party in the evening in honor of their son Virgil's twelfth birthday. Games and cake preceded ice cream.

Ernest Conkey Woodard Avenue Virgil

New Subs in Practice Trials on Long Island Sound

The 248 foot long submarines are among the most modern, with double hulls and many design differences from earlier S class craft. Plans followed study of German U boats and some wartime practices were adopted. the navy has accepted them.

Long Island Sound E Navy

List of attendees at the social event

The guest list includes Mack Williams, Harold Junod, James Shaffer, Phillip Ong, Harmon Chapple, Harold Whaley and host Virgil Conkey. The item notes the people who enjoyed the affair.

Mack Williams Harold Junod James Shaffer Phillip Ong Harmon Chapple Harold Whaley Virgil Conkey

First Senior Reception Held at President Bryan Home

Ohio University seniors were hosted Wednesday afternoon at 3 by Dr and Mrs Elmer Bryan at the president's South Congress Street residence. Class president Fred H Johnson led guests through a social hour with roses and carnations decorating the home and refreshments served before departure.

Ohio University Elmer Bryan South Congress Street Fred H. Johnson Punch

Fraternity Hosts Second Mothers and Sisters Day Banquet

The Phi Kappa Tau fraternity plans a Thursday Mothers and Sisters Day with a banquet at the chapter house on 50 East State Street and an evening program. About 50 to 75 mothers and sisters from Athens and nearby areas have arrived for the event.

James Jones East State Street Child’s Conservation League Phi Kappa Tau Fast State Street Athens

Local Names in Community Notices

Barrett Toledo Mrs F J Anthony and daughter Firme Logan Mrs Reppel Chillicothe Mrs McCoy South Solon and Mrs Annesley of Akron appear in the reading list of residents referenced in the notice.

Dr Orth's Stomach Remedy Ad Claimed Relief

An old advertisement touts Dr Orth's Stomach Remedy for indigestion and stomach distress. It promises instant relief and stomach strengthening, with a money back guarantee via McKee Drug Co. and all druggists. A 75 cent box is urged for relief from dyspepsia belching gas heaviness and related symptoms.

Dr. Orth McKee Drug Company

Government war fraud probe faces sinister interference

Attorney General Daugherty said he will knuckle down to aid the federal grand jury probing war contract frauds. He warned that interference is aimed at undermining the prosecution and will be found to be inspired by reasons beyond those publicly stated.

Warren W. Wheaton Washington Daugherty Federal Grand Jury

Strike Hits Pennsylvanian Ohio Rail Linemen

One hundred linemen from the Pennsylvania Ohio railroad system struck at midnight after their demand for renewal of the 1921 22 wage agreement was rejected. The company offered a 10 percent wage cut dropping from 82 to 74 cents per hour and asked acceptance of a 48 51 and 81 cent reduction to 48 cents. a new working agreement also proposed. Motormen and conductors continued work pending a 2 pm conference. The men would accept the cut only if fares were reduced from 9 to 5 cents, which was rejected.

Youngstown Pennsylvania-Ohio Railroad

Carmen of the Maumee Valley Electric strikes over wage cut

TOLEDO June 1 Carmen of the Maumee Valley Electric railway went on strike after receivers cut wages from 50 to 45 cents per hour. Buses were pressed into service to move the people.

Toledo Carmen The Maumee Valley Electric Railway

Coal Operators Reported 15 Percent Profit Over Six Years

Washington reports that Bituminous coal operators averaged 15 percent profit in the past six years based on figures to Congress by the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC warned it cannot vouch for accuracy, noting figures came from FTC effort and from the National Coal Association.

Washington Congress Federal Trade Commission The Trade Commission Commission National Coal Association

House OKs bill to curb commercial bribery

The house passed the commercial bribery bill prohibiting gifts intended to secure merchandise sales. The measure targets improper incentives in trade and commerce.

Washington House

Reinforcements Ordered to Bologna to Quell Riots

June 1 report says troops were ordered to Bologna to strengthen the garrison and prevent clashes between fascisti and socialists as civil unrest flares in Italy.

Rome Bologna

Harding Invited to Canada May Be Alaska Trip Hint

Washington June 1 reports President Harding was invited to Canada today if he contemplates a trip to Alaska. The note suggests possible travel plans and discusses invitation timing amid ongoing cabinet discussions.

Harding !S Washington Harding Canada Alaska

Chicago lad uses umbrella antenna for wireless listening

A young Chicago boy uses a parasol to shade milady while he holds his umbrella as a portable wireless antenna. The scene portrays early radio listening with improvised equipment in a city setting. The item reflects inventive use of household objects to access radio broadcasts.

Chicago Milady

League of Brooklyn Parents Sets Curfew Plan

A Brooklyn group led by F. O. Alfred imposes a midnight curfew for youths and advocates chaperones at parties. Restrictions cover dances, refreshments, and attending multiple events, with aims to curb temptations and avoid complications.

New York League of Brooklyn F. O. Alfred League

Ford Declines Muscle Shoals Lease Over Gorgas Plant

Henry Ford told the House Military Affairs Committee he would not lease the government nitrate plants and water power project at Muscle Shoals Alabama if the Gorgas steam plant is removed from the contract for disposition of the property.

Washington Henry Ford House Military Affairs Committee Muscle Shoals Alabama Gorgas

Father Threatens to Hang Child in Attic

George Metzger a 42 year old railroad employee was under observation in county hospital after an alleged attempt to hang his 14 year old daughter Althea. Metzger reportedly seized the girl dragged her by the hair to the attic and placed a rope around her neck threatening to hang her to the rafters.

Rochester N. Y George Metzger Althea Metzger

Pope’s Secretariat Needs Thirty-Five Secretaries

A Vatican report states thirty five private secretaries are required to handle the Pope’s correspondence and related duties, highlighting a need for administrative staff at the papal office.

Ford Offer Not Favored by the War Secretary

Washington June 1 The War Secretary Weeks called Henry Ford's lease proposal for the Muscle Shoals project totally unsatisfactory He objected to a 100 year tenure and warned he would reject the offer in its present form if possible before the Senate Agricultural Committee.

Washington Henry Ford Muscle Shoals War Weeks Senate Agricultural Committee Weeks Ford

Foster Parents Deny Abuse of Kenneth Young

Mr and Mrs Charles A Howard of Guysville Ohio defend their care of Kenneth Young after he was removed from Marion County Detention Home on September 25. They insist the boy was happy with them and that false reports by jealous neighbors misstate conditions. They say Mrs Bain from the detention home took the child back to Athens on May 29 until the matter is resolved.

George H. Maxwell West Iowa Omaha Nebraska Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Maxwell Athens Marion Kenneth Young Kenneth Marion County Mrs. Bain Chas. A. Howard Guysville

Poincare Headlines Peace Push Against Imperialism

Paris June 1 Premier Poincare in the chamber of deputies condemned foreign critics of France accusing imperialism and militarism. He said the first condition for a sincere peace is to prevent violations of the Versailles treaty and the rights of man.

Paris France Poincare Chamber of Deputies

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