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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1922

Page

3

Picnic for Crystal Springs youths under Mrs Mechem

A crowd of young people, chaperoned by Mrs. Walter Mechem, enjoyed a Crystal Springs picnic yesterday. After a bountiful noon dinner and social afternoon, a weiner roast crowned the evening as the group returned home about 8 30.

Crystal Springs Walter Mechem Weiner Ruth Evans Lucile Hartley Eva Minner Gano Young Phillis Mills Elizabeth Mechem Doral James Elma Young Frances Merritt Florence Wood Virginia Wolfe Ruth Hyde Madaline Conaway Logan Chas. Beard Muriel Nelson Herbert Hall Ralph Betts Floyd Mechem Jack Roddabush Conny Crawford Durward North Edgar Crouse Harris Wood Bob Jewett Clarence Kelch Bob Kinstle

Free Swimming Lessons Planned At Local Y M C A

The plan from last year will be followed allowing ten year old boys free swimming lessons at the Y M C A pool with registration to the physical director and assigned times. Beginning June 5 girls 10 to 14 attend Monday Wednesday Friday at 9 30 and 14 and over 10 30 to 11 30 with river option at 10 o clock for all if coal cuts off. Phy sical Director Dilcher will supervise all classes and precautions will be taken with scout swimmers assisting. Everyone should know how to swim.

Dilcher

Carbon Lodge No 62 Seeks Members for Officer Election

All members of Carbon Lodge No 62 F. A. M. are asked to attend the regular communication for the election of officers on Tuesday evening June 6 at 7 o'clock.

Carbon Lodge No. 62 F. & A. M

Prudential Life Insurance Pays $1,001.20 on Claim

Letter from Nelsonville Ohio thanks Prudential Life Insurance for prompt payment of a policy claim of $1,000, with the company adding $1.20. The local agent C A Shockley is praised for kindness and consolation, and the writer would recommend Prudential to others.

Prudential Life Insurance Company C. A. Shockley Prudential Insurance Company

Bruce Case Continued to Next Monday

The William Bruce case has been continued to next Monday, delaying further action. Prosecutors and defense counsel requested the extension and the court granted the adjournment to review additional evidence.

Bruce William Bruce

Deserter Arval Pack Arrested by City Police

Arval Pack, a former Fort Benjamin Harrison deserter, was arrested yesterday by Chief Pearson. Pack had deserted about a year ago and was found at his Parkdale home. Pearson delivered Pack to Columbus authorities for disposition.

Arval Pack Fort Benjamin Harrison Chief Pearson Pack Bioth Parkdale Pearson Columbus

Pocahontas Memorial Service Scheduled

The Pocahontas chapter will hold its own memorial service Sunday afternoon. All staff members assisting with draping the charter are asked to attend dressed suitably for the occasion.

Degree of Ocahontas

Huffman couple announce birth of daughter Virginia June

Mr and Mrs Guy Huffman announce the arrival of a daughter at their home. She has been named Virginia June.

Guy Huffman Virginia June

June brides make appearance at probate court

June brides have appeared at the probate court with two marriage licenses issued on Thursday and another on Friday. Names include William Dewhurst 26 a miner and Willda McManamay 19 of Nelsonville, plus Charles Earle Van Sickle 23 a student and Dorothy Morgan 23 of Athens. A license was also granted to Fren Le Masters 26 a farmer and Rosetta Randolph 20 of Hockingport.

Dan Cupid Dan William Dewhurst Nelsonville Willda Mc

League of Cities Organized in Florida

In Tampa on June 2 the League of Municipalities was formed with 19 charter members after a day of sessions and a banquet at El Pasajo Hotel. Delegates viewed the new municipal terminal improvements, and the group adopted a constitution and by laws to aid city officials in municipal questions. City Manager Hall of Tampa originated the idea.

Tampa Fla Florida League of Municipalities el Pasajo Hotel Hall Jackson, Mich

Balloon crew saves veteran mail pilot from Lake Erie

Lutz James T. Neally and James B. Jordan, balloon pilots of No. 5, landed near Dover after an eight hour battle to keep their gas bag from sinking in Lake Erie. A strong east gale drove the craft over the lake forcing ballast drops, while Ralph Hopsom and C. G. Andrus made a forced landing at Cord near Painesville. A Cincinnati mail carrier praised Tanlac for relief from long suffering and nervous indigestion after decades of service.

Cleveland Lutz James T. Neally James B. Jordan Dover Village Here Lake Erie Ashtabula Erie Ralph Hopson Detroit C. G. Andrus Washington Concord Painesville

Freud Named General Counsel for Emergency Fleet Corp

Washington June 2 Sanford H Freud of New York was appointed general counsel for the emergency fleet corporation today succeeding Nathan D Smythe who resigned.

Washington Sanford H. Freud New York Emergency Fleet Corporation Today Nathan D. Smythe

Nature’s colors in healthy women and Lydia E Pinkham

The article extols vibrant health in women as a measure of natural coloring shown through rosy cheeks smooth skin and red lips. It then promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy to restore strength and vitality to frail women.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Goitre Removal Claim Affects Flint Resident

Flint woman Mrs Geo W Dltairte says in three weeks her neck reduced five inches and she found relief using Sorbol Quadruple a colorless liniment. She invites readers to write or visit McKee Drug Co Athens Le Favor’s Pharmacy Glouster or Box 358 Mechanicsburg Ohio for treatment details and names of other users.

Geo. Wdltaire Lyman Street Flint Michigan McKee Drug Co Athens le Favor Glouster Mechanicsburg

Fifth Annual commencement observance at John Hancock High

Arrangements completed for the fifth annual John Hancock High commencement at Ewing hall auditorium. 52 graduates will receive diplomas from Principal F B Dilley. Sunday baccalaureate, alumni banquet, senior reception, and a Senior Class Day program precede the May Long Smithson address and a senior class play.

John Hancock High School Ewing Hall C. H. Freeman Ohio Northern University Foster Crumley Annabel Carson F. B. Dilley Long Bird Song Starr Dewey Miller Boca Keke Alice Linton Ada Davis

Tariff Law Delayed as Senate Shifts to Army Supply Bill

The Senate, by unanimous consent, sidetracked the McCumber tariff bill to consider the 1922-23 army supply bill which carries funding for an enlisted personnel of 133,000 for the next fiscal year.

Washington Unce Senate

Legion honors attorney for service to ex servicemen

President Welch praised Attorney J. P. Wood of Athens for his free legal assistance to ex servicemen. Wood gave a rambling engaging address on war chest history and service to others. Major Sam Johnson presented Wood a desk clock as thanks, and the Legion bought a traveling bag for Mr Bettman.

Welch J. P. Wood Athens M. Wood Judge Wood Wood Sam Johnson American Legion Legion Bettman

Legion speakers laud Americanism through wartime service

Major Johnson credits Post Commander G R Robinson and Major McCune of Nelsonville for their long work on the war chest award. Hugh K Martin Ohio state adjutant of the American Legion outlines the group’s principles and 550 posts in Ohio and 11,000 nationwide. He praises the chamber of commerce and urges ex service members to join posts while stressing one hundred percent Americanism and constitutional fidelity.

Legion Martin American Legion United States Chamber of Commerce H. M. Whitcraft Logan C. F. Laurer Logan Post

Moose Notice Plans Funeral Attendance in Glouster

Glouster Lodge Loyal Order of Moose calls all members to meet at the Moose hall at 12 00 Saturday to arrange attendance for Louis Jonas funeral at 1 30. The service will be at Church of Christ with Harry M Wilson delivering the sermon and interment in the city cemetery.

Glouster Lodge Loyal Order of Moose Moose Hall Louis Jonas Harry Gardner F. E. Brown Church of Christ Harry M. Wilson Z. Z. Bridge Columbus Harry McDonald Sam Dunnett Grace Dunnett Buckeye Lake C. D. James Maud Carpenter Wilson, Pa George W. Rose Ella Carpenter Pennsylvania James Cephas Waener Glouster Newark Elma G. Bell Nelsonville L. L. Webber Zanesville S. D. Spero M. A. Davis

Woman Credits Mayr's Remedy For Relief From Gall Stones

A woman describes fourteen years of gall stones and severe digestive pain. She avoided hospital care using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, claiming rapid improvement. The ad touts a simple preparation that clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract, with a money back guarantee and distribution by McKee Drug Co. Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and other druggists.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Cotton crop near average in May condition

The Department of Agriculture reports the cotton crop condition on May 25 at 69.6 percent of normal. This compares with 66 percent in 1921, 62.4 percent in 1920, 75 percent in 1919, and the ten year May 25 average of 74.6 percent.

Washington Department of Agriculture

The Light We Up to Date in Latest Frame Styles

The Light We showcase up to date styles of frames and mounting options.

Roosevelt Attends 1922 Naval Academy Graduation

Theodore Roosevelt assisted the secretary of the navy in presenting diplomas to the 1922 graduating class of midshipmen at Annapolis. He urged the graduates to lead by character and earn long devotion, not just obedience by rank, and to inspire their men to follow willingly.

Annapolis Naval Academy Theodore Roosevelt Navy Roosevelt

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