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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1921

Page

7

Three Men in Boat To Circle Globe

A modern version of Three Men in a Boat will be staged by Captain Wimer Tanning and two companions who will depart this month for a voyage around the world. They sail an open lifeboat with a canvas bunk cover and 14 weeks of provisions via New York England Gibraltar Suez Canal Sumatra Philippine Islands Hawaii and other routes.

New York Wimer Tanning England Gibraltar Suez Canal Sumatra Philippine

President Harding urged to end dispute with Germany by proclamation

The idea circulates among lawmakers that Harding could unilaterally proclaim the war with Germany ended. Supporters say he would act within his constitutional powers and Congress could later back him with a matching resolution.

L. C. Martin United Press Washington Harding House Senate Germany Congress Knox Porter

Famous artist Seymour Parker dies in Columbus

Seymour Parker a 58 year old renowned scenic artist died in Columbus after paralysis struck him today. The body will be shipped to New York for funeral and burial. A book shaped purse has been designed by its inventor who believes a thief would ignore it.

Columbus Seymour Parker New York

Athens High seniors donate to Superintendent Stailey gift

The Athens High class votes to give $200 to Superintendent Stailey for a moving picture machine. The gift honors his role in the school program as the district notes a successful year across the high school and grade schools.

Athens High School Stanley Stailey Athens

Italian fears of British sea power push pro German ties

Henry Wood reports from Rome that Austrian Tyrol propaganda favors annexation to Germany to create a common boundary with Italy. He notes Italy’s Versailles pledge against annexation, its interest in secure northern outlets, and German propaganda among Tyrolean Germans as a strategic motive for closer alignment with Germany.

Henry Wood United Press Rome Austrian Tyrol Germany Italy England Mediterranean Gibraltar Suez Canal

Tanlac praised by Philadelphia man for health recovery

David Raff of Philadelphia credits Tanlac with restoring his health after stomach problems, gas, headaches, and weakness. He says five bottles rebuilt his strength, improved appetite, sleep, and mood, and helped him gain fifteen pounds.

Raff N. 59Th St Philadelphia Mr. Raff Tanilac

Local Legion Elects New Officers At Armory Meeting

The Amer ican Legion held at the Armory elected officers for the coming year. Post Commander Francis Lavelle and Vice-Post Commander Rafe Johnson led the ballot slate along with Adjutant Prof. C. N. Mackinnon Treasurer L. G. Connett Post Medical Officer Dr. J. R. Sprague Historian W. G. Silvas Chaplain Charles Hayden Color Sergeants Paul Shannon and Howard Sands. Separately an inventor patented a rubber cup to slip on an umbrella ferrule to catch drippings indoors.

American Legion Armory Francis Lavelle Rafe Johnson C. N. Mackinnon L. G. Connett J. R. Sprague W. G. Silvas

Mexican Bandits Capture Yankees Near Parral

Reports from the Mexican war department said four unarmed Americans were captured between Parral and Starosalia by bandits. The American charge d affaires office had no information on the incident.

Mexico City Mexican War Department Parral Starosalia

Obituary for Diantha Viola Foreman Beccy 1860 1921

Diantha Viola Foreman Beccy, born January 14, 1860 in Lawrence County Ohio, died May 26 1921 at age 61 years four months and 12 days. She married Charles Beccy on June 10 1879 and had one daughter Mrs Eugene Davis. A Christian since age 15, she endured long illness with patience and family recalls her kindness as wife and mother. She leaves husband, daughter, in law, two grandchildren, one sister, five brothers and many relatives. Her aged mother and grandson Lloyd Davis preceded her. Her faith and memory remain with family as they miss her daily presence.

Diantha Viola Robert Susan Foreman Lawrence County Ohio Lloyd Davis

Card of Thanks and Sincere Gratitude Note

The bereaved family Charles Secoy Eugene Davis and children express thanks to friends neighbors and the undertaker Rev Murch and the singers for support during illness and death and for floral offerings. Also mentions a kerosene fueled tank heater patent for heating water where gas is unavailable.

Bentz Murch Charles Secoy Eugene Davis

Sunday church events and community notes in Sharpsburg

Broad survey of a bustling Sunday in Sharpsburg includes Sunday school, church services at Hermon Bethel and Pairview in Dale, and Children's Day plans for Hermon on June 12. Local births, visits, church activities, and a note on Lyon's French city planning in agriculture wrap the community update.

Lyon

Mayor Stepson Falters After Visit to Town Sites

Mayor Geo C. mentors farewell after a full tour of three town sites barred the camel walk, deeming it an indecent menace to the sage’s purity. locals report strict stance amid disputed ceremony.

Geo. C. Mentor

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