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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1920
Page
5
Higley and Deborah Christian Class members gather for a regular Thursday meeting at 7 30 in the basement of the First Christian Church. The program features a play The Isses Kringle's Leap Year Party with mixed and ladies quartets and refreshments.
Ancon reports 429 earthquakes recorded by Panama Canal seismographs over 11 years, averaging 39 annually. Disturbances mainly center 11 to 200 miles and 200 to 500 miles from the observatory, none injuring the canal though felt by Canal Zone residents.
United Press reports in San Francisco that McAdoo’s presidential bid is revived as observers note a plan to let rivals deadlock the Democratic convention. Daniel C. Roper cancels hotel plans, signaling internal doubt about his campaign strategy and a possible compromise bid.
In Minnesota a Republican primary yield shows Jacob A O Preus defeats Dr Henrik Shipstead for governor as returns come in. St Paul mayor L C Hodgson wins the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. J Volstead loses the Republican bid for Congress to A J Kvale amid quotes about light wines and beers.
Miss Elly Hope Anderson testified about the night of the Elwell murder in New York City. She claimed she and Victor Von Schlegell dined nearby and traveled with him, learning of Elwell's death on a train breakfast the next morning.
The jury found William Breaker of The Plains guilty of taking and driving away a touring car owned by Alva Chilcote of Hocking. The verdict came after a brief deliberation and the defense filed for a new trial. Denver Breaker and Vance Douglas testified Breaker drove the car to Columbus.
Massillon officials met with A. C. Blinn and Northern Ohio Traction Company leaders to discuss proposed new rates to cover wage increases granted to employees. No conclusions were reached. discussions to be resumed in a few days.
Federal grand jury in New York returns 207 counts of profiteering for Gim bel Brothers Frederick A. Gimbel Joseph J. Dowell and Charles D. Slanter. The indictments allege illegal profits from men’s clothing sold at the Gimbel Brothers department store.
Athens businessmen solicit funds to back a large reception for summer school students. The event moves from Ohio field to Friday July 2 after a prior plan failed, with a big YWCA meeting and the summer literary society gathering for newcomers that week drawing hundreds of students.
Weather differences noted as morning happenings and a barefoot boy and a girl with a muff are described. Constructor Fred Beckler may begin paving Carpenter and High streets from State to Carpenter with stakes placed by City Engineer Bibbee. Archie Dailey bound over to common pleas court on a non support charge. he remains jailed without bond unless posted. Farmers Raymond Walker and George Earhart discuss conditions in Alexander township. Earhart reports groundhogs and mulberries, while Walker notes dairy and orchard developments and robins and cherries.
The piece notes the arrival of electric washing machines pressures women to work profitable laundry tasks to boost family income amid rising prices. It portrays laundry labor as a valued contribution to the household economy and hints at social change.
The article notes thirty five cent sugar and income disparities with Athens women advertising yesterday for a laundress to handle hotel linen. She had a score of applicants this morning and asked the ad be removed. Many Athens housewives have used electric washers last year and are paying for machines with money saved on laundries.
Excavation for the university heating plant tunnel near Cultural Building and Ellis Hall shows a deep, Panama canal like trench. Heavy timbering prevents caving as spoil and machines line East State street during a street carnival.
Local building trade reports lumber prices down by up to 25 per thousand as smaller orders rise. Further cuts could prompt more home construction, though high costs limited activity.
If chronic or muscular rheumatism affects you, massage the affected parts with Chamberlain's ointment. You are certain to be pleased with the relief which it affords.
The Plains residents host guests including Mr and Mrs George Gabriel Jr and Mrs Ollie Sommers in Nelsonville. Athens visitors include Elza McGraner and Arthur Coon with local hosts. Daisy Burchfield at Ohio University visits relatives. G W Shaffer and family visit in Athens. Clarence Powell of Pomeroy is in town on business. Children attend The Factory M E church day events amid inclement weather and good turnout.
The ad claims spring fever is a sign of tired body cells after winter. It argues tonics fail and Father John's Medicine nourishes and rebuilds tissue without drugs or alcohol. The product is described as a builder and food medicine in use for over sixty years.
Judge O Barton, chairman, said the labor board is giving its best to a gigantic task involving hundreds of scales and tables. He described the job as difficult and confusing and noted a decision is in sight though timing remains uncertain, possibly this week or next.
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