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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1921

Page

4

Dean Chubb’s Steady Stewardship at Ohio University

Dean FE W. Chubb concludes his acting presidency at Ohio University with praise from trustees, faculty, and students. He rose from within the ranks to steady governance after Dr. Ellis’s death, earning broad support, maintaining discipline, and securing clear, convincing legislative funding for two years. He passes the university to Dr. Bryan in better condition across all facets.

Dent Ohio University Ellis Bryan

Real Armament Question: US Should Lead on Disarmament

The article cites Secretary Weeks arguing it would be folly for the United States to disarm first and urges a staged, multilateral approach. It calls for calling an international conference to begin naval then army disarmament, asserting America’s leadership is crucial for any global arms reduction.

United States

Not a crime to play the ukulele yet they say

A whimsical note remarks that playing the ukulele is not yet illegal on Sunday yet could be deemed disarming by some ladies noting a lighthearted social mood.

Suny

Dempsey and Carpentier Fight On Boardwalk in Eccentric Rounds

The spars unfold as a chaotic collage with two column interviews and multiple rotogravure images. Dempsey lands a powerful jaw blow while Carpentier counters with life in France, a train image, and Eiffel Tower captions before a cliffhanger ending as July 2 looms and censorship questions arise.

Dempsey Atlantic City Carpentier France Jack Eiffel Tower

After Dinner Stories and a Haystack Joke

A humorous exchange about golf and comfort leads to Johnny’s city boy reactions to a haystack. The farmer corrects him, clarifying that the haystack is not a house, prompting a reminder that hay does not grow in humps.

Johnny Smith Mr. Smith

Newlywed at Dinner Encounters Mysterious Woman

A newly married man, once popular, settles into married life. Dining with his bride a striking woman passes, giving a dangerous smile. The bride asks the man who she is, and he asks for restraint, promising trouble explaining to his wife.

Horace

Lithuania Crisis Highlights Ideal Of National Self Determination

The piece argues small nations claim rights under self determination and justice, citing Lithuania's bid for independence against Poland, and how great powers France England and the United States influence the outcome. A US recognition would bolster Lithuania, with a press agent in Washington explaining the republic's aims to the American public.

Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C National Bound Versailles Europe Prin Lithuania Poland France Russia England Britain United States Washington M. E. King Congress

Diary Excerpt Echoes Pepys Style Observations in Athens

Journal adds light notes on weather and river walk. The writer mentions a menial day at home with accounts, a divorce letter, wardrobe changes, a wedding party, and a fire at Herrold's Mill. The piece ends hinting at a New York Fourth of July protest parade with 800,000 participants.

Athens Samuel Pepys South Bridge Mr. Bush Presbyterian Church Colorado Frank McKay Herrold’s Mill Nelsonville New York City Broad

Things Are Coming to a Pretty Pass With the Wool Growers

A garbled reading alludes to tensions around wool growers and a public disturbance described as a parade with alcohol references. The fragment mentions a boy and girl and includes nonsensical filler text, suggesting OCR damage. The intended event or stance remains unclear from the readable lines.

Dutch Courage and Athens County Parade Mentions

The piece explains the meaning of Dutch courage as artificial bravery from alcohol and notes the enmity between England and the Dutch in the 17th century. It mentions Athens County men and Sheriff Parker in relation to a parade and Caruso reportedly wanting freedom to march.

Athens County Parker Caruso America Athens

Advice for June Bribes Wives Should Not Nag

Bribes wives should never nag their husbands. A husband is like an egg. if kept in hot water continuously he becomes hard boiled. whiz Bang.

June

Grand lodge trip and local notices in Rutland area

C A Swick and Hon R B Gar son travel to Dayton for a grand lodge. Knights of Pythian Harry Gilmore plans a personal property sale next Saturday before moving to Cattopa Kansas to live with his daughter. Gladys Higley expected home from a year away. Mrs Barbara Stangbury visiting from Parkersburg with sister Gertrude Williamson. Rutland sees booming business yet widespread unemployment with criticism of spending and charity in thirty days. Fred Chariton loses his mind. sheriff called to take him into custody.

C. A. Swick R. B. Garson Dayton Grand Lodge Knights of Pythian Harry Gilmore Cattopa Kansas Gladys Higley Columbus Winnie Willson Innie Fred Chariton Hy Head

Stewart Harvey Copeland Breaks Leg Raking Hay

Stewart Harvey Copeland broke his leg in two places above the ankle when a rake lever struck him while raking hay. He was rushed to Copeland-Howe Hospital in Athens for X rays. Nearby visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Marry Melchi and son Frank from Illinois, and John ws relocating his family to Mt. Vernon for work.

Harvey Copeland Copeland-Howe Athens Melchi Frank Illinois John Ws Mt. Vernon L .H. Smith

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