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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1924
Page
2
Washington June 6 Congress finally passed a bill liberalizing care and treatment of World War I veterans. The act adds about 35 million dollars to compensation for widows and orphans of deceased veterans and funds for care of the blind and disabled in institutions. It goes to the President for approval.
Washington reports 1.5 to 2 million unemployed as of June 6 with Senator Walsh of Massachusetts accusing the war economy of neglecting relief to farmers. He blamed policy gaps for the downturn and urged swift action.
Boston report on F P Fossie urging expansion of Seattle’s cooperative waterfront plan to end strikes. He cited steady work, higher wages for longshoremen, and reduced ship delays. He claimed Seattle’s method cut losses and would finance ten years of peace.
Detroit Mayor Frank E. remus resigns today due to ill health. Joseph Martin will serve as acting chief executive until the November election.
Robbers in a large touring group halted two Main Street bank messengers and escaped with 26000 dollars in cash. A motorcycle police officer pursuing the bandits was shot above the left knee. In New York Imogene Wilson testified against Frank Tinney accusing him of beating and kicking her while using the nickname Honey.
Senators aligned with the Follette bloc opened a strong attack on the administration and the Republican party this afternoon in the Senate. Senator Frazer of North Dakota delivered a vigorous denunciation.
National marble championship action reports George Lenox of Baltimore defeating Thomas Wright of Ringfield Massachusetts four games to ree. Open air education gains traction as London council sponsors day schools in Margate St Louis and elsewhere.
The issue urges foot hygiene amid claims of widespread foot defects from modern wear. It cites army data and experts, notes rising arch problems since pavements became common, and promotes National Foot Comfort Week from June 21 to 28 with stores nationwide participating.
Chauncey society notes report Mrs James Love hosted the Ladies Aid at her May avenue home for an all day quilting session. Attendees included Mrs Nile Dew Mrs Ira Cunningham Mrs Noah Harvey Mrs William Cochran Mrs L D Shields Mrs Gee Scott Mrs James Campbell Mrs I N France Mrs L L Sweazy Mrs Mary Bolen Mrs Johnson Mrs J E Lott Mrs Cunningham Mrs Harvey Nye Mrs Henry Osborne and the hostess.
The column lists visits and travels of Chauncey residents and nearby guests. Edn. minister's sister and family visit Xenia before Chicago. Charles Bradfield hosts Leonard Koenig family and S P Tinkle Paugh. Mary McCafferty hosts visit. Francis Keck plans vacation lodging with Chauncey hosts. Jed Porter family to move back to Chauncey.
Mrs. Robert Warner sustained a broken left ankle when attempting to jump a ditch during a Chauncey fishing trip. She is reported to be recovering along nicely.
Lewis W. Sanders and Viola Clary were married in Athens yesterday in a surprise ceremony. Sanders is the Athens county coroner and son of Mr and Mrs Co E Sanders of Millfield. Clary is daughter of Mr and Mrs William Clary of Chauncey. They will reside nearby.
Thelma Louise Sams of Chauncey high class of 11924 departs Thursday for East Liverpool Ohio to begin a competent office post. Friends wish her success as she starts this new chapter. Ralph E. Six visits Chillicothe on Friday. The seventh U S rum treaty with Panama signed today to curb illegal liquor imports. Dr Renwick H Martin to speak at Christian church auditorium tonight on America’s good. Serbian railway stations reportedly host foreign newspapers and books banned guests.
Epworth League will hold its weekly devotional meeting Sunday evening at 6:80 o'clock at the M. E. church. All members and those interested are requested to be present.
In a late session the Senate agriculture committee reported two relief bills. One, by Senator Curtis of Kansas, would form a private corporation to accelerate export shipments of farm products with a 10,000,000 appropriation to fund the corporation.
A four story Baltimore paint store building in the commercial district caught fire with a series of explosions that lasted about an hour threatening wide destruction. Fire fought by local brigades and surrounding businesses. No injuries reported in initial dispatch.
Ed pleaded guilty to reckless driving and paid a $10 fine plus costs. Lloyd Wagner, 18, Athens, was arraigned for operating a car with a borrowed tag from his father's vehicle and, being underage, was referred to the Probate Court in Athens for further action.
Despite dreary weather, a strong strawberry harvest arrives this week. Wayne Kinney of Pleasanton markets top quality berries after a few warm sunshiny days, showcasing the best fruit of the year at the local market.
The world's record grain train is held by Canadian Pacific Railway. A mile long train of 125 cars, with a top weight of 7946 tons, was hauled by a single engine.
In Dayton Ohio on June 6 a motor trip carrying Frank Bell the secretary to S S Senator Dill of Washington was stopped after eight gallons of regular whiskey were found in the car. Ray McClung a 31 year old clerk from Minneapolis was arrested as driver. He paid a $100 fine and costs and resumed his trip.
Millfield, Co., June 6. Two persons were arraigned in the traffic violation court of Magistrate L. G. Sanders on Thursday. Both charges were filed by County Traffic Officer FP. Barrows. Frank Gerdner of Glouster pleaded guilty to one count.
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