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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1921
Page
6
Jack McAuliffe notes tightened security around Carpentier as photographers trail the French champion on the road. U.S. press report describes guards clearing paths and a movie man hiding in weeds to film 600 feet of the entourage before escape.
Local residents report visits and social events across Amesville Lathrop and Afficaville including Mrs Leota Brill staying with relatives at Bartlett Arch Sprouse buying an Overland car and births at Harkins farm. Community members travel to Athens for airplane flights attend ball game in Amesville and discuss limestone road materials and mine resources.
Principal Rus sell Rupp will announce prize winners totaling 165 dollars, as the suspense builds over who will receive the awards.
Jack Dempsey plans to start his heaviest training once his eye heals. Manager Kearns returns to camp with new sparring partners aimed at keeping the champion busy. Potential additions include Kid Norfolk, Jamaica id, Mike Gibbons, Harry Greb, and Marty Burke as Dempsey resumes road work and gym sessions.
The Washington fielder Brower singled in the third inning as Detroit fell 8 to 2. Hellman homered. Hornady hit two homers and Fournier Grath and Kruger added one each in the Cards victory. Coveles and Marquard figures are noted in a sweeping ballgame recap.
American League games featured New York defeating Cleveland 9 to 2 and Boston beating St. Louis 7 to 6 while Washington won 3 to 2 over Detroit in ten innings. Chicago versus Philadelphia postponed due to rain.
In baseball action, Boston defeated Pittsburgh 10 to 0. Cincinnati topped New York 6 to 0. Chicago beat Philadelphia 8 to 6. St Louis hammered Brooklyn 14 to 5.
The American Association results show Toledo 6 over Minneapolis 4 and St Paul 9 over Columbus 6. Kansas City 12 defeats Indianapolis 4 while Milwaukee loses to Louisville 1.
The Philippines plan an aerial mail network linking Manila with Cebu and Zam boatiga via seaplanes. Officials announce new air routes to connect major cities and improve mail delivery across islands.
The passage cites Oliver Wendell Holmes noting signs of aging and urges a woman’s medicine for back pain nervous mood and related female ailments. It frames these issues as plainly indicating the need for appropriate restorative remedies.
A Bethel family reunion was held at the home of Victor Hubler on Sunday June 6 in honor of Mr. and Mrs Alonzo Tryon of Athens. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roker and son Herald Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sayre and sons Byron and Clair Owen and daughter Jessie of Concord Mr. and Mrs Alonso Tryon Mr. and Mrs Cranse Brown of Athens Messrs William Newman of Athens Carl Sayre of Concord Homer Brown Gerald Tryon and the hosts Mr and Mrs Victor Hubler and wife. The day featured music and conversation with a basket dinner at noon.
Ice cream was served as revival services closed Sunday evening. An all day church meeting is planned for Sunday June 26 inviting everyone to attend and enjoy baskets and a filled day.
Concord hosts Mrs. Chester Morris and Mr. and Mrs. Babe McAtee with children Paul and Phillys, guests of William Meseher. Music featured Otis Clark and Garnet Sayre. Sunday school drew 72 attendees and preparations were under way for Children’s Day on Sunday June 19. Carl Sayre spent Sunday with Mrs. Owen Tryon near Ethel.
About half of the nation’s maize crop is grown in the Transvaal region as farmers report steady yields and continued farm activity across the province.
A large group gathered at the Mills residence early Sunday and then traveled by car to a grove below The Plains for a day of games and recreation. Attendees included numerous Mills family members and local residents, with Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Sayre serving as chaperones.
The Brown prize will be awarded at 7 30 this evening in the Athens high school auditorium. Declamatory contests feature seven participants including Misses Marion Sprague Lena Comstock Jennie Graham Jean Gist and Messrs Harold Hale Edward Sharpe and John Bolin. Two musical numbers accompany the program a Girls Glee Club selection and a violin solo by Miss Doris Henry. The event highlights high school life and is a warmly anticipated annual occasion.
The last general assembly completed its work with measures sent to the secretary of state after Governor Davis signed them. Davis signed all but six enactments from the final session.
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