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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1920

Page

6

Meigs Democrats Prepare Slate for August Primary

Meigs County Democrats met at Pomeroy City Hall to select candidates for the August primary. Chairmen Will Stivers and Charles Mullen oversaw a tense session with endorsements for Emory J. Carleton and a proposed county slate including John R. Hawkins and J. M. Boggess among others. Some picks require consent before petitions, and Uncle Ham Pfarr declined to run.

Meigs County Democrats Democratic Central Committee Pomeroy Will Stivers Charles H. Mullen Emory J. Carleton Lew Horwitz Democratic Mount Arrarat Frank Johnson Johnson Edw. Ohlinger Horwitz Ham Pfarr Ham Emory J. Careton Syracuse John R. Hawkins Middleport

Saving Money Habits From The Buckeye State Building & Loan Co

The message emphasizes saving money as a learned habit and urges keeping a reserve in a safe place. It cites The Buckeye State Building and Loan Co in Columbus offering loans on homes and farms, with 6 percent on certificates of deposit and solicited accounts.

Buckeye State Building & Loan Co Rankin Bldg West Gay St Columbus

Ambitious Democrats Eye Three Open Local Offices

The passage notes that Democrats aim to place candidates for prosecutor recorder and treasurer, but no names or formal bids have been announced yet. Heads turn toward filling the three vacant positions as party members rally potential contenders.

Fair Price Commission Named for Meigs County

A five member Fair Price Commission is formed in Meigs County to work with the state fair price commission in Columbus. Curtis Gilmore of Pomeroy represents farmers, Thomas Thomas of Pomeroy represents labor, Elmer A. Reed of Middleport represents retail merchants, C. O. Miles of Racine represents the public, and Mrs. Helen Russell represents housewives.

Fair Price Commission Meigs County State Fair Price Commission of Columbus Curtis Gilmore Pomeroy Thomas Thomas Elmer A. Reed Middleport C. O. Miles Racine Helen Russell

Married in probate court by Justice Fish

A 54 year old man and 37 year old Maud Payton, both of Harrisonville, were married in probate courtrooms by Justice Ransom Fish on a Saturday. This marks a second marriage for Mrs Wilson.

Justice Fish J. R. Wilson Maud Payton Harrisonville Ransom Fish Wilson

Dog law violators fined in county court

Two violators appeared before Justice Ransom Fish on Saturday. Fred Zwilling pled guilty and was fined $5 plus costs total $9.40, while Fred Thompson faced $1 plus costs total $8.20. Officer Ed Molden continues crackdown on dog licensing.

Justice Ransom Fish Fred Zwilling Fred Thompson Ed Molden

Lebanon man pleads guilty in Wells Run shooting case

Robert Cornell, indicted on shooting Clay Jones with intent to kill, changed his plea to guilty in common pleas court Saturday forenoon. Witnesses testified to Cornell's neighborhood reputation. The court ordered jail and will sentence after advisement.

Robert Cornell Clay Jones Common Pleas Messenger Wells Run Lebanon Township Cornell Jones

Mulford Case Settled After Auto Assault Indictment

Clarence Mulford's assault and battery case over running down James Smith with an automobile near Hobson last summer was settled out of court. Mulford, driving at high speed, struck the boy, seriously injuring him and breaking both legs.

Mulford Clarence Mulford James Smith Hobson

A Deserved Promotion for Homer Shank

Homer Shank is advanced to Manager at the New York Clothing House following the death of H. H. Blackmore who served the store for over thirty five years. Shank has eleven years with the firm and earns the promotion through his competency.

Homer Shank New York Clothing House H. H. Blackmore Shank

Miss Patten Hosts Sunday School Class Social

Miss Frances Patten entertained about fifteen girls from her Sunday school class Friday evening at her Mulberry avenue home. The group enjoyed music and games, followed by light refreshments.

Miss Patten Frances Patten Mulberry Avenue

Uproar in Italian football as unrest grows after umpire shot

Rome dispatch reports clashes at Viareggio escalate toward insurrection. Troops stand by as generals seek terms with insurrectionary leaders. a funeral for the slain umpire is expected as calm nears. French boxer Paoli, dubbed the remade man of France, served in aviation in WWI and survived severe injuries from combat.

Italy Rome Viareggio N. V Paoli France Paoli

Paoli Promises Olympic Field Events and Boxing Hope

Paoli, towering at six feet one and 210 pounds, is hailed as a superb specimen of manhood and a war veteran who won boxing, shot, and discus titles. He may represent France in field events at the Olympics and could be the heavyweight boxing representative.

Paoli Paloi France

Wellston Guests Include Mannering Ball and Kin

The Plains reports Robert Mannering of Wellston visiting Clifford Ball. Lon Humphrey family and Hazel Geisicke were Monday guests of Logan relatives. Carl Geisicke and others joined Roscoe Shields crews for meals Wednesday. Ray Michaels and Jeff Herrison visited Athens shoppers and locals. A note describes new shears with sharpened blade edges and two finger loop sets for different cutting strokes.

Robert Mannering Wellston Clifford Ball Lon Humphrey Hazel Geisicke Logan Carl Geisicke Columbus Lucius Burson Athens Mozelle Stevens Roscoe Shields Ray Michaels Jeff Herrison

Dear Mrs Thompson Advice Column on Marriage and Happiness

A reader seeks help for despair and happiness and two engaged couples face questions about announcements and dancing. The advisor urges medical consultation, suggests routine work, and advises breaking an unsuitable engagement while weighing family norms and personal happiness.

Mrs. Thompson

Milk Shortage Cripples Vienna Babies Relief Hits City

Paris June 7 Vienna, larger than Philadelphia and vast like Boston to San Francisco, has no milk for infants until the American Red Cross shipped forty tons of condensed milk from Paris. Infant mortality soars as rickets and malnutrition strain hospitals already crowded with little soap, fat, and laundry supplies. Adults subsist on fish and coarse meals while charities struggle to meet daily needs.

Paris Vienna Philadelphia Boston Cleveland San Francisco American Red Cross Vinnese Red Cross Leopold Child's Hospital

Brazil Builds Reservoir Network for Drought Regions

The government initiates large scale reservoir systems to supply water to residents in Brazil's northeast during prolonged dry seasons, aiming to stabilize supplies amid recurring droughts.

Brazil Norhheastern

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