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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
2
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New York swarms over Babe Ruth as the baseball hero dominates headlines and street chatter. He has drawn tens of thousands to Polo Grounds and seen fans tear hats and shower celebrations after his home runs. Ruth’s celebrity value last winter's $150 000 bid proves a sharp business move in baseball lore.
Hagley led with 26 of 423 points to win the junior division, followed by the seniors with 31 and the sophomores with 29. Irish Kreiger scored all of the seniors' points as others delivered solid efforts amid light crowd support.
Onville June 3 The wing teachers were hired in York township schools for the coming year. The state salary schedule was adopted by the school board. List of teachers by rooms across multiple schools includes Murphy Johnson Sommers Mourn Kep lam Covert Imberly Foughty Jones Mourn Barnhill Sines Mathenson Baily Bowers Williams Blake Murphy
Stockholders of The Knox Tire and Rubber Co vote a two million dollar capital increase to four million. Large on hand orders and near completion of the first big plant prompt the decision with all votes in favor. A liberal bonus of common stock offered to investors sharing in earnings across all company plants.
Trimble township board hires Pone Ridge Fern Edwards Hartleyville Clarice Stevens Burr Oak Dora Hedfelt Hunterdon Annette Hodgson Hollister Sylvia Sweeney Winnie Hilton Lilian Slisher Mary Cotter Oakdale Grace Haney Leona Jones Palos Clarice Thompson Goose Run Pauline Myers Blackwood Lucile Duncan Modoc Della Marrical Carrie Smith Big Greens Run Ella Marrical Bernice Faires Little Greens Run Nelson Brandeberry Taylor Ridge Virgil Davis Bessie Davis Fierce Ridge Enid Bingman Koons Nellie Johnson substitutes Grace Orr Gladys Hooks Frances Dew. Voters must approve a three mill levy at the August primary to fund next term. State aid will be used per new school law. A pheasant egg distribution program is announced by the Glouster Sportsmen Club. Public invite to Christian Workers meeting at Church of Christ. Mrs. Handley returns from Midd leport visit.
A vintage advertising piece extols Tiz for sore tired feet promising relief from corns blisters bunions and swelling. It claims acids and poisons are drawn out and feet become comfortable and rested enabling longer wear of smaller shoes with ongoing daily use.
Roger B. Thompson twenty nine, son of Ohio State University president Dr W O Thompson, died Monday night when the car carrying four passengers crashed into a bridge near Carpinteria California. Grace Hampton of Santa Barbara was killed and two others injured. Thompson worked for Alpine Evaporated Cream Company in San Francisco. his body will be returned to Columbus. A searchlight was mounted atop a Montevideo bank to illuminate the city.
Miss McAlister received many presents from guests and relatives. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shell Columbus Mrs Hettie Nichols and son Verne Jackson Mich Mr Sue Shivers and children Mr and Mrs Henry Scott and daughters Agnes and Mary Miss Anna Belle Lowry Mr Raymond Wolfe Walter Breeze Mr Bill Beechler Refreshments were served.
Yesterday the Yankees split a doubleheader with the Senators after an 8 to 1 win and a 7 to 6 loss. Meusel, Tobin and Jameson led big offensive days for the Phillies, Browns and Indians while Cubs, Reds, Braves, Pirates, and White Sox also posted wins.
White Hall hosted the Carbaugh and Adair families with F. J. Hooper. Lawson families visited by Leota Lawson and Mrs. Jones from West Virginia. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Moore on Wednesday June 2. Kinkead family from Circleville spent Sunday night with C. S. Moore. Ray Martin and children from Carbondale visited Cline Castle and wife last week. Mrs. Fred Lee Tom and two children from Athens visited Roy Radford and family recently.
William Boileau born June 3 1826 in Belmont County Ohio died May 16 1920 at Joy Ohio aged 93 years and 11 months. He spent years in California during the gold excitement and returned to Ohio to farm in Athens and Morgan counties. Survived by his son A A Boileau and one grandson he was a longtime Mason and faithful member of the Amesville Methodist Church. His memory and kindly disposition are pledged to be remembered by family neighbors and friends.
We thank friends and neighbors for care and kindness during our father’s sickness and passing. Our thanks extend to the Amesville singers for the beautiful songs and the Masonic order for their service. Special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. McDaniels for funeral directions and to all who helped. A. A. Boileau and wife.
Red ants flee from Killo a disinfectant that eradiates many pests moths stay from garments with a sprinkle of powder water bugs roaches lice are killed in chickens damp moldy cellars are purified lawns protected by directions vines treated with Killo and water available from grocers and druggists at 25 cents an ounce A separate note mentions an electric wrench for automobiles with up to 60 pounds of pressure used as a power grinder or buffer
Report from Chicago on the Republican national convention with notes on delegates visitors and wardrobe. California will distribute yellow poppies and Dr Nicholas Murray Butler's presidential row debut is noted with Sarah Butler as an aide. Weather sent straw hats to retirement as rain drenched the delegation and officials announced Coolidge nomination plans.
The convention visitor, the Irish Republic, arrived late last night. De Valera said he would stay until the nomination is made.
Social notes list weekend visitors in Lindley Hall and Athens including Miss Wreta Stalnaker and Miss Blanch Light. Multiple families from Athens Nelsonville and Columbus are mentioned visiting relatives and attending Decoration Day events. A near accident is noted as Rev M L Woodard and wife narrowly avoided a crossing collision at Church street.
Mr and Mrs Flsworth McAllister hosted a birthday party for Miss Francis McAllister on May 28 seven hours of delightfully spent hours.
Lavona Selma Meullier files for divorce from Ray W Meullier in Athens County Court of Common Pleas Ohio seeking custody of a minor. Hearing set for on or after July 6 1920. Woolley and Rowland are attorneys for the plaintiff.
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