Athens Social News Highlights People and Travel
Mr. Merrill Atkinson goes to Logan West Virginia for a new position. Many Athens residents travel to Langsville Middleport Toledo and beyond for visits and business. Weekend events include a large Ohio university commencement mix of guests and a Pi Beta Phi reception at the Ellis home with music and a garden decor.
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South
Congress Street
Athens
Ohio University
Ellis
Pi Beta Phi
Ellis Home
E. W. Chubb
J. J. Richeson
C. M. Copeland
E. J. Jones Sr
H.R. Wilson
T. R. Biddle
C. D. Hopkins
Emma Waite
Amy Weihr
President's Reception Tuesday Hosts Alston Ellis Couple
Dr and Mrs Alston Ellis hosted a president's reception on Tuesday inviting local officials and guests to the campus hall for informal greetings and light refreshments.
Athens Ladies Band Reorganized as Mixed Ensemble
The Athens Ladies Band was reorganized June 16 with 14 members into a mixed band directed by Mr. H. T. Wise. The group is ready to work at any time and asks Athens citizens to remember the band that was always on the job, rain or shine.
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THENS
Athens Ladies Band
H. T. Wise
Athens
Hun chiefs talk over treaty terms in Weimar
German cabinet debates the Allied reply to counter proposals in Weimar. Foreign Minister Brockdorff-Rantzau arrives from Versailles as government troops guard against a possible coup. The spokesman says the inclination is against signing the treaty, weighing Germanys fate if they refuse versus sign.
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Carl D. Groat
United Press
Weimar
Brockdorff-Rantzau
Versailles
Germany
Athens visitors and family calls noted in town
N E Mills and Eugene Dixon visited Athens last Thursday. Mrs Emma Townsend spent Thursday with sister Mrs Alice Cook in Athens. Mr and Mrs Lee Gaston were in Clarksburg WV for the death of Mrs Birtha Richards. Mr and Mrs J S Gaston returned with their son and daughter in law Monday. Rev and Mrs Woodard called on Amos Townsend family recently. Mrs Litha Chalfant of Marion visits with her parents. Miss Blanche Parker and Sherman Coalville visitors Saturday. L A Townsend and wife and daughter of Athens called on relatives Thursday.
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Emma Townsend
Alice Cook
Athens
Lee Gaston
Clarksburg
W. Va
Birtha Richards
J. S. Gaston
Woodard
Amos Townsend
Litha Chalfant
Marion
Luke Dye
Hannah Chalfant
Blanche Parker
Sherman
Coalville
L. A. Townsend
Helmets of German War Leaders Exhibit at Methodist Centenary
Helmets said to have been worn by the Kaiser William II, Von Bethmann Hollweg, and General Ludendorff will be displayed in Columbus Ohio during the Methodist Centenary Celebration from June 20 to July 13. Lowell Thomas, traveler and explorer, will present travelogues including Berlin riots and scenes from Palestine with General Allenby.
Leading Lady In The Wayfarer At Methodist Centenary
Blanche Yurka stars as Understanding in The Wayfarer, a pageant at the Methodist Centenary in Columbus Ohio from June 20 to July 13. Henry Herbert will play the other leading role. About 1,000 costumed characters participate daily at the Coliseum venue with a seating capacity of 8,000 and a trained chorus of 1,000 will join the performance.
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Blanche Yurka
Columbus
Henry Herbert
Coliseum
Exposition Grounds
America
Wayfarer to Headline Methodist Centenary Pageant in Columbus
Newitt dramatic lyric soprano will sing The Wayfarer as part of the Methodist Centenary pageant in Columbus Ohio from June 20 to July 13. Henry Herbert and Mme Blanche Yska lead speaking roles with Viola Ellis as soloist. The Coliseum at the exposition grounds will stage the event with 600 seating and 1000 costumed characters plus a 1000-voice chorus.
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Newitt
Sorreno
Wayfarer
Columbus
Henry Herbert
Mme
Blanche Y'ska
Viola Ellis
America
Exposition Grounds
Henry Ford Libel Trial Highlights Witness Outburst
In Mt. Clemens Michigan on June 15 the Ford libel suit against the Chicago Tribune heard a witness say Henry Ford was a fine man but a rotten American. The court struck the witness’s personal sentiment from the record as the trial continued.
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MT. Clemens
Mich
Ford
Chicago Tribune
Henry A. Wisewood
New York
Henry Ford
Methodist Centenary Drive Aims Global Reach in Columbus
Dr. Fred Fisher of New York leads a Methodist mobilization from June 20 to July 13 in Columbus. He says 78 000 committeemen will emphasize a Victory Celebration world trip view, finishing the job for four years and inspiring planning for the next century. 150 trained executives join the 78 000 volunteers to boost interest over six weeks.
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Fred Fisher
New York
Columbus
Methodist Church
United States
Negro Day Observed At Centenary Centennial Week
July 7 designated as Negro Day at the Centenary Celebration Grounds with an elaborate pageant and parade. Visitors plan trips to Upper Sandusky birthplace of Home Missionary movement, Ben Hanby grave at Otterbein, and potential visits to Wilberforce and Oberlin. Dr W E Dubois wrote a pageant "The Star of Ethiopia" to be staged by 500 Negro chorus in the Coliseum.
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Columbus
Upper Sandusky
Home Missionary Movement
John Stewart
Ben Hanby
Nellie Gray
Otterbein
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
Wilberforce
Oberlin
W. E. Dubois
New York
Ethiopia
Judge Strikes Remarks From Record In Ford Case
Ford's attorneys demanded removal of a remark from the records. Judge Tucker ordered the remark stricken and reminded the witness of the court's ruling.
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Can
Ford
Tucker
Revolving Cylindrical Toothbrush with Spiral Grooved Handle
A new cylindrical toothbrush design uses a plunger driven by a warning through a spirally grooved handle to rotate the brush. The device features a spiral channel guiding motion to create repetitive brushing action.
Mexico Will Not Protest Invasion By Yank Forces
The Mexican government will not lodge a formal protest over US troops crossing the border into Mexico after Villistas. American officials report calm in Juarez and no ill feeling toward Americans. Carranza confidant Aguilar outlines cordial relations and limits on Mexican concessions, while talks on the league of nations and oil codes proceed with no immediate external loans. Casualties include two Americans and four civilians in El Paso area.
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Washington
Mexico
Villistas
State Department
Juarez
Mexico City
United States
Carranza
Chamber of Deputies
League of Nations
League
Felix Diaz
Villa
Mexican Congress
United Pres
Cabelleady
War Department
el Paso
Tex
Chihuahua
Juares
Casa Grandes
Winnipeg to Deport Ten Strike Leaders on Sedition Charges
Ten leaders arrested in Winnipeg during the general strike face deportation after hearings at Stony Mountain. They are to be tried by a special Ottawa board under new immigration law provisions. Meanwhile limited streetcar service resumes and unionists begin returning to work as police maintain order.
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Winnipeg
Man
Stony Mountain
Here
Ottawa
Stony Mountain Penitentiary
Dominion
William Ivens
Labor News
Labor Church
R. B. Russell
Daylight Savings Law Repeal Passed by House
The house voted to repeal the daylight savings law effective the last Sunday in October. The measure was approved today in Washington setting October as the repeal date.
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Washington
House
European welding method uses magnetism to shape molten metal
A welding process developed in Europe employs magnetic fields to direct molten metal precisely to the desired location, controlling deposition and reducing spatter. The technique promises improved join quality and efficiency in metalworking.
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Europe
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