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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1920

Page

8

Stewart-Davis Wedding at High Noon in Middleport

Miss Clara M Davis youngest daughter of Mrs T H Davis of Pomeroy wed H Stewart of Middleport at the Davis home with Rev Vincent D Berry officiating. The ceremony featured pink and white decor, Ophelia roses, a heart shaped cake and a bridal breakfast for sixteen. The couple will honeymoon east and reside at Fourth Street Middleport. Notable guests included Prof Will Stewart of Carapolis Pa and Mr John Stewart of Wooster College.

Stewart-Davis Clara M T. H. Davis Pomeroy H. Stewart Middleport Davis Vincent D. Berry Sarah Jones Stewart Presbyterian Church of Mr. Stewart East Fourth Street Prof Will Stewart Carapolis John Stewart Wooster College Caroline Jones Washington,d. C

Pomeroy Council Considers Street Car Franchise Tonight

The Pomeroy village council meets mid month to hear the ordinance committee report on the street car franchise. A first reading of the amended ordinance is expected. Other agenda points include village street conditions and the water question.

Pomeroy Council Meroy

Barrels of Fun Promised at Syracuse Ball Park

Pomeroy Bend employees' team faces Parkersburg Rig and Reel Co. from Parkersburg at Syracuse ball park Saturday. The Pomeroy Machine Co. band and drum corps will provide music, creating a lively afternoon. The event is a community baseball treat not a profit venture. Bring a megaphone and enjoy for 25 cents with the best girl.

Syracuse Ball Park Pomeroy Bend Pomeroy Machine Co Parkersburg Rig and Reel Co Parkersburg Rooters King

Fire and Debris Cause Alarms in Middleport

Fire crews attended a blaze caused by burning lumber and debris from an old barn at Victor Neutzling’s residence. Local residents and visitors from surrounding towns are noted in a string of social anecdotes and travel updates from Middleport.

Third Ward Victor Neutzling

Fire destroys structure amid remodeling run loss

A wood pile being remodeled into a hennery was set ablaze as an easy disposal method. Strong winds spread smoke and alarmed tenants, but firefighters extinguished the fire before the hose wagon arrived, after gutting a small back yard outhouse. The blaze threatened several nearby residences.

Horwitz to Attend Democratic Convention in San Francisco

Hon Louis Horwitz and his wife depart Friday to San Francisco as delegate from the tenth district to the Democratic convention convening June 28. They travel with Mrs L G Gribble and join the Columbus convention special, expecting to be away several weeks.

Louis Horwitz San Francisco Tenth Congressional District L. G. Gribble Columbus

Sacred Heart School Holds All Day Chester Picnic

Sacred Heart school children accompanied by Pastor Rev. F. C. Schneider and Sisters of Divine Providence were driven to the John Wipple farm at Chester where they enjoyed an all day picnic returning about five o'clock.

Sacred Heart School F. C. Schneider Sisters of Divine Providence John Wipple Chester

Cancer deaths near one hundred thousand in 1919

New York June 17 Medical experts estimate cancer deaths in the United States in 1919 at 100000 and those afflicted at about 500000. Dr Frederick Dugdale of Boston urged that cancer originates in a constitutional blood condition and requires only exciting causes to develop. He said cure is possible if these causes are removed and prime factors treated. Helen L Penrose criticized vivisection as cruel and a committee will study the vivisection question. The convention urged psychological as well as physical training for children to better the race.

New York U.S Frederick Dugdale Boston Allied Medical Association of America Helen L. Penrose

Millfield Damon Watkins Visit Precedes News of Births

Millfield Damon Watkins of Tennessee visited friends here on Tuesday as the community notes another round of births and social calls. The stork brought a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. William Clancy and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Simpson. Mrs. J. F. Riley and Mrs. Sission hosted a 6 PM chicken dinner featuring Ralph Riley of Akron, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Riley and daughter of Attiens, plus Mrs. F. E. Boudinot. Grace Knight, recently ill, is improving. Florence Dennes of Drakes was weekend guest of Loret ta Stout. Mrs. Martha Smith and Mrs. J. R. Wade called on Mr. and Mrs. Charley Saunders Saturday. Eleanor Hill visited Athens Saturday. Rev. and Mrs. William Robinson and children were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wade. Percy Fulwider and Mrs. Fulwider entertained their Sunday School class of boys Tuesday evening. The group enjoyed elegant refreshments: Dwight Hill, James Adams, Orris Boudinot, Allan Boudinot, Courtney Petit.

EF. Gillilan Columbus Stephen Martin Clarence Son Ray Hecox Lewis Ashland Pearl Karr Ben Thomas Gallipolis Kathryn Schlaegel Washington, D. C Carolyn Jones Dana Lloyd Parkersburg A. P. Miller Cleveland Fred Groff Fred Crow Athens Harry J. Simpson Beegle Bros T. W. Jones B. E. Talbott Rio Grande D. B. Hartinger Middleport Ohio Indiana Kentucky Edw. Moore Boyd Dilgard Grace Townsend Ohio University Berry Garen Stansbury Margaret Purdum Wooster Ohio) College Damon Watkins Tennessee Stork William Clancy Howard Simpson J. F. Riley Sission Ralph Riley Akron Harry Riley Attiens F. E. Boudinot Grace Knight Fulwider Dwight Hill James Adams Orris Boudinot Allan Boudinot Courtney Petit

Children's Day Events Noted At Local Churches

James North suffered a badly bruised leg at the No 6 mine Monday and will be out of work for some time. Children's Day exercises at the Church of Christ Sunday drew a strong crowd. the Methodist Church plans Children's Day exercises Sunday evening June 27.

Donald Robinson James North Church of Christ Methodist Church

Norwegian concession prompts pulp mill in Zulu land

Norwegian interests plan a pulp manufacturing venture in Zulu land. The concession covers several hundred square miles and signals a major extractive project. The move reflects expanding European economic activity in Africa and potential impacts on local communities and resources.

Zululand

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