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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1920
Page
2
In a June 1920 meeting at Bidwell Gallia County Harris Grange No 2251 passed resolutions opposing nationalization of railroads and other industries citing government control losses of 478 000 on railroads and 14 000 000 on telephones and telegraphs and praising Senators and Representatives who supported the Esch Cummins bill.
An advertisement touts Othine as a remedy for freckles promising a clear complexion. It claims strong, visible results from early applications and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Roy K. Musselman of Newland, Pa, a former army aviator, was killed when the airplane he was flying with Hermann Lititz, an aviation student, crashed near a country club in this Lancaster area.
A quirky vintage ad touts sage tea as a remedy for hair, urging readers to apply it gradually. The piece markets a process that promises dark, soft, and luxuriant tresses by morning, noting successive applications.
Advertises Liniment to ease stiffness and sore muscles and aching joints. Promises relief to improve movement and help sleep for rheumatic pain sufferers.
June 11 report says Leo Batter B s lightweight champion Jackie Moore of Columbus outpointed James Hou over twelve rounds in a round bout here last night.
A fragment reports Bier winning first place in a scholastic competition with Frances March noted among participants. unclear details and other names are partially obscured in the damaged text.
County engineer reports progress on the Tedrow gap road near Guysville with 200 feet of new tarbound surface and a reduced Tedrow Hill grade. A rare gravel bed, a glacial deposit, is found in the area. Athene high school and university youths sign for summer work at 50 cents an hour on the university heating tunnel project. Ohio University seniors plan a cap and gown procession and a senior pepan, while Ohio normal college art exhibit is set for Ellie Hall. Scout notes on exams, commencement, and alumni events appear with campus activities across Athens.
Homer S Gemmings has been selected to deliver the keynote at the national convention. Ben Teaneiace will speak on the party’s forthcoming campaign and discuss a willing approach to healing divisions within the party.
A fragment describes a pearia and Mr ae with solid gold cuff links and a light talk before a class moved into the church auditorium for a jolly gathering.
Benefit exceeding sixty thousand dollars will be paid to idle miners in sub district 1 after October 31. Distributions of six dollars per member will be organized by Local Unions in good standing. Secretaries must certify payments and limit relief to those who were district members on October 31 and idle since, with first payouts planned for nine 256 in Glouster tomorrow afternoon.
Three minor operations were performed this morning at Copeland-Howe Hospital. Lola Mingus of Gloucester underwent adenoids and tonsils removal. Mrs Emma Ne of Athens and Louis Leaks Gloucester underwent tonsil removal. All are progressing well.
The Kircher siblings Dorothy Frank and John led Athena High School's 1920 graduation. All three starred in performances and athletics, with John earning the Brown prize for top scholastic record over four years. Five Kirchers in one family in high school is claimed as a world record.
Federal Judge Julian Mack dismissed charges against American Woolen Co and president William M Wood under the Lever Act. The court found a substantial difference between wearing apparel and cloth, ruling the act does not cover prices for pieces of cloth.
Professor Martzolff reports Carl V. Van Anda former Ohio University student now managing editor of the New York Times will visit Athens for commencement week. He will be a speaker at alumni event Wednesday and receive an honorary degree Thursday. Van Anda plans to drive through in his car and he recalls buying candy from Berry Hotel on Court street forty years ago.
Akron June 11. J Critchlow 45 chaleman at Mason Iron and Rubero died tonight from a fractured skull in the Ravenna plant fire and explosion. Critchlow, married 126, had the affair kept secret until his death. He is the fourth fatality from the catastrophe as others slowly sink. Mere patriotism London reports anonymous $650000 in war bonds offered to the government to cancel public debt as guidance to other debt holders.
In Wora, Illinois, A Rosenthal seeks return of his clothing after sending the laundry fee and now questions the company’s handling. The brief note indicates a dispute over laundry services and payment.
Tennessee politicians reaffirmed the 24 member delegation would support William G McAdoo at the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco though state conventions last Tuesday had instructions. Governor Cox's Ohio visit and address stirred discussion but did not shift organized votes. Tennessee Democrats, identified as drys, continued to back McAdoo.
In Dallas police captured Maggie Sears after a brief pursuit when her pistol showed no rounds. The suspect, identified as a Black woman, was taken into custody following the empty chamber incident.
Census experts in Aurora Illinois call the city the continent’s fastest growing. Five children were born at one hospital within five minutes of each other all singles.
George Crum Kaler of Athens has excelled at the American School of Osteopathy in Kirksville Missouri. He led student activities and earned top grades while serving as president of the student athletic association and national osteopathic student body. His wife Virgene Henry also attends the school. He previously starred as an athlete and coach in Ohio and coached in West Virginia and Adrian Michigan while playing professional baseball and football.
Mrs. Harriet Speck must serve 21 days hard labor after forcing Evelyn Harvey a 10 year old to eat a quart of pickles with peppers and cloves as punishment for an unauthorized pickle theft. The court called the sentence excessive cruelty. The report also notes Costa Rica coast shellfish yielding purple silk dye and Italian railways testing lignite peat and litter as locomotive fuel.
The Chicago convention site faced extreme heat with seven to eight people assisted from the floor to Emergency hospital. Senator Lodge drew attention for his striped shirts and gavel mishaps as order deteriorated with a broken gavel and a protective board placed over the table.
Seven people were killed and thirteen injured as a violent electrical storm hit Detroit and nearby areas. Among the dead were four Northwestern high school baseball players who sought shelter under a tree when the storm struck.
During the past school years the following pupils of the East Side school have neither been absent nor tardy. First Grade Leland Wilson and Eugene Marquis. Second Grade Harry Neutzling met Alice Swift and Albert Wat aThind Grade Dana Swift. Fourth Grade Vance Andrews Vern Andrews Harold Junod and Virginia Larimer. Fifth Grade Doris Day. Sixth Grade Bart Wilson and Paul Neutsling. Seventh Grade Dwight Herron Pauline Swanson and Clarice Totman. ee Grade Frances Pickering ilbur Imes.
A reporter visits Washington and travels to Chicago Cleveland Flint Milwaukee and BPavl to compare development methods for new community centers focusing on planning approaches and local impact.
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