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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1920

Page

3

Island Bass Club Sees Growth and Prizes

Prolific notes report a growing Bass Club with about 200 members and annual dues of 25 cents. The group plans a bass season starting June 16 and offers a prize for the largest bass, with Dutch Shafer expected to maintain records as the club reaches 1,000 members.

Paul Pep C. BE Scott Amd Nelsonville Wallace Amater Vita Buthtel Ienee Shafer

Wedding Announcement for June 14 in Nelsonville City

Cards recall a June 14 wedding in Nelsonville featuring Renata Shafer and Wiseeke Artis. The bride and groom recently resided here with their families and plan a honeymoon before settling back in this city. both are regarded as esteemed locals in business circles.

Wiseeke Artis Srenata Shafer Nelsonville New Coal Co Ego Akron Shafer Babeon

Unclear Fragment Describes Decorated Tables with Red Roses

Fragment mentions decorated tables with red roses and an unclear setting at a location named B eetocla an. No identifiable people, organizations, or event details are readable.

G Land Kreig

Nelsonville Hosts Event Amid Confusion At Doanyi Night

An unclear notice lists an event at Park on Sunday June with Doanville opponents and a late afternoon kickoff. A separate classified item advertises a furnished rental and a leather chair sale with a Citizen Phone contact.

Ance Doanyi Prey Balls Time Park Amen Vile Doanville Citizen

Ancientas Sale Notice at Ohio Repair Shop

A notice states an auction or sale event at a repair shop in Ohio on Friday evening. It mentions a person named Summers and a contact for inquiries about a 200 unit sale of ice cream or related items.

Big Ancientas Ohio

Fire Threatens City Bust Section in LANCAS

A fire today in LANCAS, Pennsylvania, damaged the Eagle 1 and Reading Works plant, threatening the bust section of the city. Officials estimated losses at $16,000. The report notes a new electric device for heating liquids uses a flat metal disk design for faster work.

Lancas Pa Eagle 1 Reading Works

Harding 1 OKs Like McKinley and Plans Campaign

Harding 1 approves like McKinley and intends to campaign. The comparison mirrors McKinley’s approach to campaigning and public activity.

Harding McKinley Mkenley

Building Coming Slow in Athens Amid Repairs

The document notes slow progress on building work in Athens, with brick masonry and chimney repairs underway. It mentions the risk of smoke from coal and urges a quick examination of flues to speed the project.

Athens Saintes Ieee

Telegraphic Tabloids Clip Highlights From Across The Nation

A collage of brief items from various cities notes Hattie Booze dropping her name, Charles Diamond 105 and bride 74 honeymooning, Helen Cirese law student unable to practice for a year, barber Jacob Kutzmann adding private booths, Atlantic City oyster bell signals hunger, New Haven officials cutting hay in parks to ease living costs, and displaced Americans in the Kiev region after Bolshevik advances.

New Haven Conn City

Swann Resolves Staff Dispute Over Murder Case Details

Swann settled an argument between two staff members over who would handle information gathering in a murder case. The dispute arose after conflicting accounts of movements from a hotel and dining area. Swann did not reveal charges and emphasized ongoing investigation details remain undisclosed.

Seblogell Rits-Carrton Ritz Omentrom Smatenionday Swann Rega Charge Ren Sanding Yayoes

Cox Will Not Go to Frisco for Nomination Boost

In June Columbus dispatches report Governor Cox will not travel to San Francisco to boost his bid at the Democratic National Convention. National Committeeman E Moore Youngstown to open Cox quarters in Frisco as Morris heads to the convention scene. An early campaign presence shifts to the convention horizon.

Columbus Orror Cox San Francisco Dential E. Moore Youngstown Moore Charles Morris

Jewelry theft thwarted in Cleveland search

Cleveland detectives pursue a suspect in Logan County after a 35 dollar jewelry theft reported by Mrs. A C McClure. The case involves Mrs Necture and delays during the investigation.

Cleveland Jett A. C. McClure Ind Necture

Akron Storm Sweeps Brent Near the City

The Akron area reports a storm sweeping Brent near the city with damage and disruption evident. Local officials warn residents to seek shelter and monitor weather updates as crews assess affected streets and utilities.

Akron Brent Nea Ae

Departmental provision text unclear

Fragmentary OCR reads for the department's provision. No full facts or entities are clear, leaving the main action and parties undetermined.

Music Teachers Elect Officers at State Association

At the Ohio State Music Teachers Association closing session in Oxford June 17 Dayton was chosen as vice president alongside Grimes Day ton and Kazell. Bertha Baur of Cincinnati and Adela Prentice Hughes of Cleveland were elected directors. Next year’s convention will be held in Dayton.

Oxford Dayton Ohio State Western College Wom' Wee Ra Sa Eeeosaen Grimes Kzell Algo Bertha Baur Cincinnati Adela Prentice. Hughes Cleveland

Fire Grips Rockland District Buildings In June Blaze

A major fire in Rockland Minnesota on Wednesday destroyed fourteen buildings including a garage. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 600000 with about 250000 attributed to automobiles. Many cars were stored overnight and the event affected tourists in the district.

Rockland

Athens first closing day begins at noon this Thursday

Retail stores including groceries meat markets dry goods and hardware open from noon today into fall. Shoppers moved through rain lit windows as clerks and owners watched rain. A local hall will host games with visiting teams and events this summer.

Athens Seneral Sermet Cotenee Othera

Democrats debate Wilsons nominee choice at San Francisco convention

Washington reports Democrats growing unsure which candidate President Wilson may back for the Democratic nomination. Many fear the San Francisco gathering could proceed with no clear selection, as insiders say Wilson’s mind and strategy remain unpredictable.

Washington San Francisco Ato Wilson Daman

Garnet Lockhart Visits Jose Sthuler on RK D 2

Guysville Garnet Lockhart spent Thursday and Friday at the home of Jose Sthuler. Mr and Mrs Wia Shott attended the high school event.

Garnet Lockhart Jose Sthuler RK. D Wia Shott

Fragmentary obituary notes drift from Carthee cemetery

The fragmentary text mentions cement at Carthee cemetery and references Mrs Wisepisn’s parents J. C. Stewart and spouse, plus Wilma staying with grandparents Mrs Amiy Cornell and Lucy Cochrea of Forest. Colum bus resident Amiy Cornell left to be with sister at Mt. Carmel hospital for treatment.

Carthee

Congressman Foster Receives Letter From Senator Harding

The piece notes a letter from Senator Warren G. Harding thanking Congressman Foster for support and congratulating him on a presidential nomination. It suggests Harding valued Foster’s influence with the Republican congress. A weather and crop report for Ohio covers the week ending June 15, noting generally favorable farm work conditions, above normal temperatures, abundant sunshine, and later heavy showers in many areas.

Foster Mas Warren G. Harding Ato Harding Fosters Republican Congress Ohio

Pioneer tire promises longer mileage and higher air capacity

Advertising copy claims the Firestone Cord Tire set a standard oversize benchmark last year and now leads with greater air capacity and more material for improved mileage per dollar. The text emphasizes continuity from past to present innovation.

1920 exercises crowd fills O U auditorium

Relatives of graduates and townspeople sought seats at the big O U auditorium for the 1920 exercises but space proved insufficient. Many attendees could not be accommodated due to the large turnout and limited seating.

O. U Clumas

Narrow water rescue after mill pool incident at Herrolds Mill

Two young swimmers faced danger as a strong current swept them into deep water near Herrolds Mill. One was saved after a struggle. authorities warn of new holes along the riverbank and advise caution before swimming again.

Herrolds Mill Indy Herrold Place

Ohio Farmers Institutes Funded by Federation Move

The Ohio Federation announces free farmers institutes in Ohio funded by the Fatay Bureau Federation. Limited speakers and “first come, first served” grants. up to four institutes due to finances. Aimed at gathering grain and livestock data and improving relations with city and state stakeholders.

Biyenkers Ohio Fatay Bureau Federation Dhe Federation Neid Mey County JF. L Ohio State, University Pecrs Dts Sre Cemnyfin Bureau’ New

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