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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1919

Page

5

Athenian Society Holds Reception After Strong Year

Former members and friends of the Athenian Literary Society gather for a reception in Music Hall after the college play. The event honors retiring and incoming officers and marks a profitable year despite wartime activity. Local attendees include Jorie and George Robert of Youngstown and others visiting from nearby towns.

Athenian Literary Society Allegheny Mountains Music Hall Jorie George Robert Youngstown G. B. McKinstry Mr. Jolly

Lieut Hendrickson to Wed Miss Helen Laylin in June ceremony

Lieutenant Hendrickson plans to wed Miss Helen Laylin with the ceremony set for June 24 at the bride to be’s home in Norwalk. He served overseas with the first division and was wounded twice. He is an Ohio University graduate and a Delta Tau Delta member. The bride-elect studies at Beech Wood and Oberlin Conservatory of Music.

Norwalk Hendrickson Ft. Benjamin Harrison Ohio University Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Beech Wood Oberlin Conservatory of Music

Local Notables Attend Ohio University Exercises

Dr and Mrs Ellis host dinner in South Congress street honoring Rev David Philipson of Cincinnati who gave the baccalaureate address and Rev Charles Frederick Goss of Cincinnati who delivered the annual sermon at Ohio University's commencement. Guests include I M Foster, B J Jones Sr, Deans Riche son Chubb, Rev Murch Strecker, and others. numerous travels and family visits noted across Columbus Huntington Mt Clemens Marietta and Cincinnati.

Alston Ellis South Congress Street David Philipson Cincinnati Charles Frederick Goss Ohio University I. M. Foster Washington D. C B. J. Jones Sr J. J. Richeson E. W. Chubb John Hizey E. D. Murch C. L. Strecker

Yanks cross border to scatter Villistas in Juarez action

Acting Secretary of State announces Mexican government informed of the Juarez situation. American forces enter Juarez by moonlight to drive Villistas out, with many fleeing toward Guadalupe across the Rio Grande. Carranza forces defend the town and will aid withdrawal after the objective is met. Casualties reported on both sides, some American soldiers injured.

Washington Phillips Juarez State Department Carranza Villa Jesus Trillo el Paso Derosey C. Cabell War Department Cabell Mexico Erwin Escobar J. K. Jolly Maron Villistas Juarez Race Track 24Th United States Infantry Francisco Gonzales Fort Hidalgo Gonzales Guadalupe Rio Grande Fabens

Heroic French War Dog Loost Becomes American Hero

Loost the war dog earned two French citations for warning of attacks near Verdun and detecting tunnel attempts. After the war he joined Ralph H. McKelvey in New York via the YMCAs welfare work in France. The dog, who understands French, will live on McKelvey’s Northern New York estate and herd cows.

No Man's Land Loost Defea Verdun French War Dog Society Ralph H. Meiselvey New York France Y.M.C.A The War Dog Society McKelvey America Allez Vaches

Strong force needed to keep Mexicans down on border

Secretary of War Baker told the senate military committee that a peace army of 800 000 would be unsafe and urged boosting the army from 300 000 to 500 000. He said a strong force near the border is required in addition to regular patrols. He denied rumors of a staff shakeup. Secretary Daniels pressed for restoring naval bill funding.

Washington Baker Senate Military Committee House Pershing Daniels Senator Page Naval Affairs

Burleson Orders Complaint Officers For Telegraph Workers

Washington June 16 Postmaster General Burleson directs all telephone companies to appoint immediately an officer to receive employee complaints A bulletin board notice will show the designated officer Complaint officers must note each complaint at receipt Burleson says there is no truth in a conference plan with Western Union and Postal Telegraph.

Washington Burleson United Press Western Union Postal Telegraph Companies Hines Postal Telegraph

Liberty bonds and Midwest markets report June 16

Liberty bond quotations stand at mixed levels with First and Second 4s around 95, Victory 4s near 99.9, while Toledo prices note corn oats and seeds. Cincinnati cattle and hog markets show dull to firm trades with calves strong and sheep steady, plus lambs at around 18 to 19 dollars.

New York Liberty Victory Toledo Alsike Timothy New Cincinnati

Escaped Inmate Held Overnight Before Return Trip

An escaped inmate from a West Virginia insane institution was held overnight in this town Saturday night into Sunday morning. The man, apprehended along the K M, was transported to Weston where he will be returned. Dr Pettit formerly of Trimble and now with the West Virginia institution supervised the guard and care.

West Virginia Insane Institution Weston W. Va Pettit Trimble

Blind population figures in Asia by country

India has more blind persons than any other oriental country with about 600000. China follows with around 500000 and Japan reports about 100000 blind individuals.

India China Japan

Portable electric water heater designed for travelers

A compact electric water heater fits in a traveling bag offering convenient hot water on the go. The item targets tourists seeking portable comfort and practical solutions for hotel or travel use.

Zanesville Man Sentenced for Mail Pouch Theft

Louis Cresswell of Zanesville was sentenced to six months in Muskingum county jail by Judge Sater for stealing a mail pouch. The June 16 Columbus dispatch notes the sentence.

Columbus Ohio Louis Cresswell Zanesville Muskingum County Sater

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