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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1921
Page
7
Harry V. Hager of Columbus and Louis Cohen of Toledo were placed in bread and water confinement in solitary to punish them for allegedly leading the outbreaks at the state penitentiary amid a statewide probe.
Washington dispatch reports prohibition workers divided on whether to amend the Volstead Act as of June 18. The split emerged in discussions across enforcement agencies and labor groups.
Miss Rebecca Suecile Henry and Russell Weiher Finsterwald wed at First Presbyterian Church with a large social turnout and a formal reception at the Masonic Temple. The couple, both Ohio University alumni, plan residence in Athens where Finsterwald practices law. The bride wore duchess satin with orchids, and a wide network of relatives attended from across Ohio and nearby states.
Miss Ida May and Mr. H A Wisman of Cuyahoga Falls announce their marriage to be held in Athens on Thursday June 16. They plan a honeymoon to Pittsburg and Atlantic City and will visit Athens on July 4 with the bride’s sister.
The Armory hosts a June Phi Delta Theta dance from seven thirty to one with 150 couples attending. Alumni from across cities, guests, and nearby chapters joined the event, featuring a garden setting, Japanese lanterns, blue and white decor, and an Atlantic City orchestra. Eddie McWilliams performed a stage skit, aided by chaperones Mr and Mrs Ned Wolfe and others. Many alumni attended from New York City Columbus Wheeling Logan Zanesville Union City among others.
Mr and Mrs R A Chrysler announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Elva Irene to Howard Lindley Charter son of Dr J H Charter of Indianapolis Indiana The marriage is set for the end of June in Ontario Canada Miss Emma McVay of Athens notes the ceremony will occur at the parents home in Chatham on Thames Ontario on June 22 1921
Mrs Charles Mitchell will depart Monday for a several weeks visit in Cleveland to stay with her aunt Mrs M Jewett.
Miss Alice McClandish of Brem en visits Miss Thelma Lehew on North High Street. Autherine Laughlin travels to Chillicothe for a two week stay with cousins Mabel and Louise Laughlin. Mrs W B Dailey of Akron arrives for a Franklin Avenue visit with Mr and Mrs C C Sheldon. Mrs Margaret Armitage and daughter Margie spend Wednesday with Mrs A Cavanaugh and daughters in Canaanville.
Mr W H Walden of West Union street leaves for Columbus to visit his wife who is ill at relatives. Mr and Mrs J R Lostro depart for Cleveland for the Kiwanis National convention. Sheldon Wadley from Columbus visits grandparents C S Sheldon and Mrs C A Brown family heads to Lancaster camp grounds for several months.
Miss Bessie Dickson of 14 North Cemetery Street leaves Saturday to spend the summer with relatives and friends in South Bend Laporte and Bath Lake Indiana.
Miss Mary L. Fulton returns from Bowling Green where she stayed with Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Harrington the parents of her fiancé Mr. Frank Harrington. Miss Ferne Syx travels to Birmingham to visit relatives and former schoolmates. Miss Cleo Williams of Nelsonville joins them and they plan visits in Pensacola Florida and Ocean Springs Mississippi before returning north.
Bodies of 29 former soldiers arriving from Hoboken were being distributed to their homes in Ohio Indiana and Kentucky. The list includes Bertrand C Howell Nelsonville C H Hill Vinton James Bartlett Wellston Stanley Foss Ada Frank Birtus Canton R H Jones Dresden Frank Young New Philadelphia Eugene R McGlaughlin Youngstown Hoyt J Ashton Athens Harold H Panekerat Stras-
A fragment describes the largest native born New York family, all members living unmarried at home. It notes the head born 47 years ago and mentions a family table scene captured in a photo, highlighting the unusual size and composition of the clan.
In Shanghai Kiangsu Province Governor Ho Feng-lin bans dance halls and gambling houses in the Chinese territory. The Wheel, once famed as a gambling palace, was closed and sold for remodeling but the reopening drew a military cordon and wary crowds seeking goods at the new market setup. Mrs. Robert L. Woodworth hails the market trial as a success with plans for a second sale featuring fish, vegetables, fruit, and dairy. The market runs Wednesday 7 am to noon with expectant vendors arriving all morning.
A morning crowd at 7 o clock stormed the city market for the first time offering fine fresh country produce at 10 to 15 cents cheaper than usual. By 8 o'clock three tables cleared and by 9 30 only one remained. Farmers surprised by the high demand feared spoilage and some waited to see success before bringing goods.
Experiments indicate every known cotton variety can be cultivated in California, confirming broad adaptability. Researchers note potential for diverse fiber types across the state’s growing regions.
United Press reports from Washington that ordinary government spending for the fiscal year ending June 30 totals about 65.0 billion dollars, suggesting the treasury will nearly balance income and outlay for the first time since 1914. Officials and lawmakers had warned of a looming deficit, but closing figures may show a mostly balanced year.
Revenue for the year is projected near 5.5 billion with spending around 5.07 billion if June payments hold. Ordinary outlays for eleven months total 5.045 billion, down 1.284 billion from last year, while interest on war debt reached 890 million and agency costs varied across departments.
A wealthy Munich bachelor bequeaths his fortune to two nieces with the condition that each must work for one year as a domestic servant. The will specifies service duties and duration as the key fulfilment for inheritance.
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