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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1922

Page

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Buckeye Lake Tornado Deaths and Destruction Near Newark

A tornado at Buckeye Lake near Newark Ohio killed three people and left others missing or injured. Fifty cottages were leveled and several boats capsized. officials fear additional deaths as searchers comb the wreckage and bath houses. The loss is estimated at around 100000 dollars.

Newark Buckeye Lake Byron Hall M. Zigler Lydia Wohrle Columbus Hill Zigler Neal Addition George Hayden Frank Klotz Jack Boyer Bath House Byron Hill Corridon Ave Leonard Ave Riously John Wohrle John Whorle, Jr

City Fire Fighters Save Village Nearly Fireproof

Olive Branch June 12 prompt arrival of Cincinnati fire companies saved the village from destruction after villagers formed a bucket brigade battling since Sunday evening. City charged $100 an hour for Cincinnati fire company services.

Olive Branch Cincinnati Fire Companies Cinnati

Film rights dispute over Doyle Lost World injunctions

Miss Catherine Curtis of Los Angeles paid 35000 for the film rights to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World showing prehistoric creatures. Now the project is blocked by injunctions against Doyle by the creature maker, risking Curtis's investment.

Catherine Curtis Los Angeles A. Conan Doyle Oyle

Fleck Seeks Athens County Auditor Nomination

William M. Fleck a Nelsonville businessman and lifelong Republican seeks the Republican nomination for Athens County auditor. He has collegiate training at Miami and Ohio Northern universities plus business courses, nine years teaching and eight years in government work in Nelsonville, with accounting and supervisory experience. Fleck is active in Masonic circles, Eastern Star, El-Karnak and K P, and has two children Ralph and Ruth Louise.

Miami Ohio Northern Vorhees Business College of Indianapolis Davis Business College of Toledo Nelsonville Ralph Ruth Louise Fleck Masonic Eastern Star Athens County Philadorean Lodge El-Karnak Bill

Hobos Leader Invites Harding to Annual Buffalo Meet

James Eads Howe, millionaire head of the Hobosa Association, extends a public invitation to President Harding to attend the annual convention in Buffalo on July 2 3 and 4. The group operates as the International Brotherhood of Hobos.

Harding James Eads Howe Hobosa’ Association Buffalo Interna Brotherhood Wes

Quarrel Over Child Ends In Killing Of Young Man

Paris notes France prepares a reply to a British memorandum on an ultimatum to Soviet Russia at The Hague conference. In Ohio, Clinton Lewellyn, 17, died from a shotgun wound alleged to be from Daniel Crane, 36, at the Lewellyn home near Nelsonville. Crane was arrested. a first degree murder charge is expected.

Paris Foreign Office France Russia Larimer Farbearn Lewellyn Crane Pearson Mary K. Davey White Basil White Farm Drane

Labor Faith Faces Court Ruling as AFL Opens

The American Federation of Labor opens its 42nd annual convention in Cincinnati amid anger at recent court decisions. Gompers blasts the judiciary as a threat to labor, calling the supreme court actions days apart a return to dark days. Delegates fear dissension over building trades critique.

Cincinnati American Federation of Labor United States Supreme Court Executive Council Federation Gompers Building Trades Council Building Trades Department Labor Supreme Court of

Three Men Die At Rail Crossing In Ohio Tragedy

Three Knox township residents Van Bibber aged 62 Aaron Harkins aged 63 and George Gibbs aged 57 were killed when their automobile collided with a north bound Hocking Valley train at East Main street crossing in McArthur Ohio. The car descending a grade struck the train and was demolished. Gibbs was crushed beyond recognition. Surviving relatives include Gibbs wife and child, Harkins wife and two children, and Van Bibber two sons and ten daughters.

Gibbs Vinton County Athens County van Bibber Harkins

Details of Pact Are Cleaned Up

London June 12 The Anglo Irish problem remains largely unchanged though progress appears favorable as parliament meets after recess Minor details of the amended Irish constitution have been cleared up and Arthur Griffith may need to return to Dublin for consultation before final settlement negotiations conclude

London Arthur Griffith Dail Breann Dublin

Ohio University baccalaureate honors large graduating class

Dr E B Bryan delivered the baccalaureate address to Ohio University's largest senior class of the century in a crowded Ewing Hall. The program lists events including an academic procession at 8 20 A M an address by Bishop Francis John McConnell at 9 00 A M an alumni luncheon at noon and a president's reception at 2 06 P M with Carl Dunkle Sheppard in attendance.

E. B. Bryan Ohio University Ewing Hall Bryan Francis John McConnell D. D Carl Dunkle Sheppard University Library Fred W. Bush Fred Johnson D. J. Evans Rachel Mary Johnson Marie Hope Virginia Powell William Walsh Dean Voigt Mwie Jewett Elizabeth Herbert Torch Cresset Art Department Ohio Field

Bryan speech links knowledge and freedom at campus vesper

Dr Bryan cites 150 four year seniors to show belief in knowledge and truth, urges open and active minds to distinguish facts from eternal truths. He says liberty comes from obeying laws and fulfilling purpose, and urges shaping life with brave open minds. A storm forced the vesper to be held in the auditorium with YWCA and YMCA participation and Rev Bond speaking.

Bryan God Bond

Oldest Living Ohio Graduate Returns for Commencement

J L Hatfield 83 oldest living graduate of Ohio University travels from San Francisco to Athens with his daughter Dr Lena Hatfield to attend the commencement. A Civil War veteran and former Latin and Greek professor, he recalls Beta Theta Pi days and his ties to the Delta Tau Delta charter members.

J. L. Hatfield Ohio University Athens United States Hatfield San Francisco McArthur Vinton County Bishop Ransion W. H. Scott Initation 9Uth Ohio Regiment Army of the Cumberland Thomas Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Beta Theta Pi Wa Ihe Delta Tau Delta

Ohio University Trustees Approve Faculty Raises and New Appointments

Ohio University held its annual board meeting at President Bryan's office as seven new trustees were inaugurated. The board re elected most faculty, added 19 raises ranging from 120 to 400 dollars yearly, and appointed new teachers including Dr. C C Robins to head the music college and Mrs Robins to teach piano.

Ohio University Board of Trustees Bryan Davis Trustes David Il Thomas Marietta C. CC. Robins Penn State A. S Thompson College of Music Robinson United States Board of Or. C. Bird J. P Porter Clarkscollege Worchester Mass H. G. Good Colgate University C. EB. Cooper B. M. Thompson Raymer MacQuiston Harvard Mary Farnum Lake Forest College Ilinois F. Stewart Constance McLeod Kindergarden Helen Reynolds Maude Crossett Isabel Shore Marie Swaim Mardis Loring Hall Hall Hamblin Davidson Jones Crow Biddle O’blomess Hopkins Johnson Hogan Etkenberry McVay Frank Appel Portsmouth Fred Bush Athens J. 8. Collicott Columbus Charles W. Cookson Carl Iv Sheppard Akron David W. Thomas Earnest I. Antrim van Wert President Bryan Dr. Bryan I. M. Foster

Austria Hopeful Despite Desperate Economic Straits

Vienna reports Otto Kahn says Austria's future hinges on overcoming the St Germain treaty, calling it a political blunder while urging resilience over the next two years to rebuild Europe.

Vienna Austria Otto ‘Kahn Kahn Paris St. Germain St . Germain Europe America Woodrow Wilson

Toll in New York City Climbs as Storm Deaths Mount

June 12 report from New York details escalating toll from the citys worst storm in history. Drowned victims, a toppled giant turbine wheel, uprooted trees and other storm damage are listed as casualties.

New York Ita Classon Point Park Mattaroneck New Rochelle New York City Metropolis

Free Garden Book Offer From Washington

The Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington offers a free Garden Booklet. Send two cents for return postage and provide name and address clearly to receive a copy. Describes planting guidance and potential savings for families.

Department of Agriculture Frederic J. Haskin The Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington, D. C

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