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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1920

Page

3

Game and Fish Protectors Report Basins Clear of Illegal Tools

Neonville News reports Joe Hibbard Morris Wilson and Fish and Game Protectors patrolled Wolf's basin and found the area free of illegal fishing tools. Dutch Shafer caught undersized fish and was told not to take bass until the june 16 law. Memberspace drives card sales toward 300 plus with 25 cents yearly fee.

Joe Hibbard Morris Wilson Wolf's Basin Elizabeth Howe Dutch Shafer Joe Tucker Carbon Hill Mack Byron Buchtel

Mayor Appeals For War Savings Stamps Drive

Mayor Peter Barrows urged residents to help Postmaster James Sharpe win a $2500 Mintor automobile by selling the most War Savings Stamps in June and July. He praised Sharpe’s two year loyalty and said the prize would honor the community. Ohio leading in War Savings but its margin has narrowed this year. Barrows asked people to buy War Savings Stamps and $100 Treasury Certificates in June.

Peter Barrows James Sharpe Ohio War Savings Committee Ohio

White Sox Meet Old Timers In Sunday Playground Contest

An old timers team of former baseball stars will face the White Sox at the city playgrounds Sunday afternoon. The veterans promise to show the younger White Sox where to head in while competing in a friendly exhibition game.

White Sox

Fortieth anniversary social at M E church lawn

A birthday party marking the fortieth anniversary of the woman's home missionary society of the M. E. church was held on the lawn of Mrs. L. H. Whitmore. Mrs. Elizabeth Davis and Mrs. J. Davis assisted.

Woman's Home Missionary Society M. E. Church L. H. Whitmore Elizabeth Davis J. Davis Francis Socie Middleport The Methodist Church

France to Berlin envoy named postwar ambassador

Maurice Herbette is appointed the first postwar ambassador from France to Germany. He served in the French Foreign Office as bureau chief and later as chief of the ministerial cabinet and played a key role in shaping the illes treaty.

Maurice Herbette France Germany M. Herbette Illes

W C T U Reception for New Members at Presbyterian Church

A W C T U membership drive culminated in a Tuesday evening reception at the Presbyterian church. Local vice president Mrs. Starkey presided while devotionals were led by Mrs. W. W. Hudson and a program conducted by Mrs. Thos. Spencer. New members were received by Mrs. Jesse Backus Mrs. Barker and Mrs. Richmond in a white ribbon ceremony. Christian ladies served refreshments to about one hundred attendees.

Presbyterian Church

Injuries at Kimberly mine and local obituaries reported

Painfully injured John Reynolds was trapped between cars at Kimberly mine 1 and transported home by Taylor’s ambulance for care. Mrs Adda Brooks aged 66 died after months of illness at her daughter’s Canal Street home. Funeral services Friday at 3 30 at Carl Young residence with Rev C L Johnson. Burial at Greenwood. Local social notes include visits by Mr and Mrs George Steenrod and family and Ruth Smith accompanying her sister in Columbus.

John Reynolds Kimberly Mine 1 High Street Taylor Frank Brooks Adda Brooks Carl Young Canal Street Brooks Young Charles Jane Brooks William Johnson C. L. Johnson Greenawn George Steenrod Bellaire G. L. Steenrod Madison Street James Smith Columbus William Wood Ruth Smith Arley Howard Venice Nelsonville R. D Floyd Hatch Wade Anita Breckenridge Texas William J. Davis Daughre Grace Orson

Unyielding Devotion To Constitution Of The U S Reaffirmed

Local items note GOP reaffirmation of devotion to the Constitution and civil liberties. Mentions Athens residents John Young and Amos Dowler and events at Dowler Ridge M E Church. Includes Republican platform preamble criticizing Democratic leadership and war efforts. Also lists community notices and a Labour Day plan in Nelsonville.

U. S

Shoe sale at The Star Herman Murray Ohio

A 25 percent cut on all shoes and oxfords advertised by The Star in Murray Ohio. Limited offer noted with date 6 9 2.

Star Herman Murray Ohio

Senior class presents Home Came Ted at Ellis Hall

John Hancock high school seniors staged the comedy Home Came Ted in Ellis Hall last evening to a large audience. The cast included Dillon Van Valey Louise Angel Josephine Creighton Carl Stockdale Clarice McKibben Ernest Wise Leonard Tinker Jessie Mulligan Alberta Hines Albert Hines Mary Lawson and Fairchild Harner with Miss Mary Connett assisted by Mrs L G Walsh Miss Constance Leate and Miss Forol Strickland guiding the production. An orchestra of college and high school students provided music under Elizabeth Garber who directed the group.

John Hancock High School Ted Ellis Hall Dillon van Valey Louise Angel Josephine Creighton Carl Stockdale Clarice McKibben Ernest Wise Leonard Tinker Jessie Muligan Alberta Hines Albert Hines Mary Lawson Fairchild Harner Mary Connett L. G. Walsh Constance Leate Forol Strickland Miss Connett Elizabeth Garber

Platform 10 Submits Late at Republican Convention in Chicago

At the Coliseum in Chicago on June 10 Chairman Lodge opened the third session of the Republican National Convention. Cardinal Gibbons gave a prayer in full regalia as the crowd stood silent. Senator McCormick announced a report from the resolutions committee after a night of deliberation. The session adjourned to 4 PM for the platform committee’s report. A separate notice notes a benefit sale at The Star in Nerman and a sale at The Star in Murray, Ohio running through June 26 with 25 percent off all ready to wear goods.

Lodge McCormick Committee On Resolutions Platform Committee Star Nerman Star Herman Murray Ohio Resolutions Committee Johnson Cardinal Gibbons

Local hospital notes on successful operations at Copeland Howe hospital

Claudis Arnett of Carbondale Flossie Jones of Athens R D No 9 Mary Cann daughter of Dr Cann of Nelsonville and Richard Kelly of Athens have undergone successful operations for removal of adenoids and tonsils. Clinton Augustus of AD No 2 has had an operation to remove turbinate bones of the nose at the same hospital.

Claudis Arnett Carbondale Flossie Jones Athens Mary Cann Dr. Cann Nelsonville Richard Kelly Copeland-Howe Hospital Clinton Augustus

Protest Over Federalized Education Plank

In New Haven on June 10 a protest against the Republican platform’s education plank was telegraphed to Chicago by James A Flaherty supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus. The message condemns federalization of education as proposed in the party platform.

Democratic Party Republican Party New Haven Chicago James A Flaherty The Knights of Columbus

Arena yearbook at Athens High sold out amid praise

The Arena 1920 edition of Athens High School sold out at the school, praised for its strong composition and subject matter. Athletics coverage highlighted Red and Black athletes under Coach Mackie, with Marian Bush and Ralph Davidson as editors and key contributors to drawings and sketches.

Athens Hi School Arena Mackie Marian Bush Ralph Davidson

Platform adoption pressured at Republican convention

Chicago June 10. Will Hays said the Republican convention will push for final platform action tonight. A long session is planned if disputes arise, with a unanimous report expected to shorten the meeting and delay nominating speeches until tomorrow.

Hays

Unfilled Tonnage Rises for United States Steel

New York reports unfilled tonnage for United States Steel Corporation reached 10,940,466 on May 31, up 580,719 from April. The April total stood at 10,359,747 and March 31 at 9,502,081, reflecting ongoing production and demand shifts.

New York United States Steel Corporation

Jury Finds Youth Guilty of Slaying Father

In Chillicothe Layton Devolt aged 17 was found guilty of first degree murder for killing his father Noah Devolt at the Adelphia farm home. The jury deliberated seven hours and recommended mercy due to the youth after the boy confessed to ganging the father with a hatchet following a quarrel.

Chillicothe Layton Devolt Adelphia Noah Devolt Devolt

Donahey Files For Governor In Ohio Primary

State Auditor A V Donahey of New Philadelphia filed his declaration of candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor. Newton H Fairbanks of Springfield filed for the Republican nomination and is chairman of the Republican state central committee.

Columbus A. V. Donahey New Philadelphia Newton H. Fairbanks Springfield Fairbanks Republican State Central Committee

Political Planks Stir Debate At Convention

Observers note a strategic move by the Crane group as the Mexican plank passes with little discussion. Borah pushes to reopen the labor plank while Gross proposes a pro peace league substitute opposing the League of Nations. John Kelly and James Eads Howe seek universal voting rights without residency or registration.

Johnson Henry Lane Wilson Mexico United States Borah Gross Wisconsin League of Nations Egypt India China Ireland League For Peace John Kelly James Eads Howe Hobo

Ohio Grand Lodge Elects Officers at Dayton Meeting

The annual Ohio Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias convention closed with officer installations and Dayton named for the 1921 meeting. Pythian Sisters elected Grand chief Fannie Munea Miamisburg and other officers. Knights chose trustees Frank L. Lander Cleveland and G. L. Kulker Portsmouth and installed senior officers including Fred E. Brumi and A. P. Trubey. An accompanying note mentions a lathe center upgrade.

Columbus Ohio Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias Dayton Pythian Sisters Fannie Munea Miamisburg Edith Newkirk Jennie Skifflette Mr. Vernon Minnie Goodrich Dover Frank L. Lander Cleveland G. L. Kulker Portsmouth Fred E. Brumi A. P. Trubey F. G. Hunker Middleport Albert H. Kunkle Springfield Grand Vine Guard William H. Lueders Cincinnati

AFL delegates in Montreal oppose Irish resolution at convention

Vigorous opposition appeared to mount to a proposal by Irish sympathizers that the American Federation of Labor endorse the Irish republic and call for British troop withdrawal. Canadian delegates said they would oppose such action on British soil and some suggested withdrawal if debated.

Montreal American Federation of Labor Ireland

Convention Recesses As Platform Draft Is Questioned

The Republican convention recessed after a brief session as the resolutions committee, chaired by McCormick, prepared a league plank. Delegates and spectators resisted adjourning while McCormick said the draft would be reviewed line by line. Cardinal Gibbons opened the meeting with prayer amid security and gallery attention.

Los Angeles Becomes West's Largest City Over Ten Years

Census figures show Los Angeles has outgrown San Francisco to become the largest western city, with a population of 576,480 in 1910 and an 80.3 percent growth over the decade. San Francisco trails as tenth largest, while Buffalo Milwaukee Washington Newark Cincinnati and New Orleans are also noted among top cities.

Washington Los Angeles San Francisco St. Louis Buffalo Milwaukee Newark Cincinati New Orleans

Valeitie Wins New York Race With Narrow Margin

In New York on June 10 the Valeitie won the race by a slim margin of one minute four seconds over the Resolute, finishing at 2 42 42. The Resolute crossed second at 2 45 24.

New York Vale

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Neonville News K. of P. Hall M. E Delbert Walls Deanville Bell J. W. Scott Franklin Street Albert Green St. John St Surrey Howe Chestnut St Harry Powell Greenlawn Gadburys Frank Anderson Bunt Sommers Furnas Gadbury’s Feed Store Eutaw Cemetery Association D. W. Connor Happy Hollow McKee W. Connor Campbell St Berlin Edward Crouse Woman’s Home Missionary Billy Nelson Mary Elizabeth Lowden Ww. Cc. T. U John Young Amos Dowler Dowler Ridge S. S. Steenrod G. D. Dennis Ironton Nora George and Son Sam Thomas Rs. Eber Jones Aaron McNabb Parkersburg Norman Dowler ELKS Representative National United State Europe Herman K. O Ogood One Nick Cohn Arnstein Ational Surety Company Mr. Cohn Donahey Grand Lodge Frisco Vanitie Exford Thie the Christian Church Rosedale United States Senate Investigating Committee Unite and BUY Direct Don R. McGill Hocking Vattex Co-operative Co
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