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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1919
Page
5
Social notes report Troop One Girl Scouts will convene at the Armory at six o'clock Wednesday night. The item also lists multiple local residents and visitors, travels, and social engagements including Miss Peregoy returning to Zanesville and others visiting Athens R. D. 9, Parkersburg, Duluth, and Springfield.
Mildred Riley and Jean Thompson and others travel to Cleveland for a C E convention with plans to visit Niagara Falls and Canada before attending Centenary. Miss Rosalie Beckley married Cameron Crossen at the Christian church in a ring ceremony read before relatives. The couple reside at 178 North Congress and honeymoon in Dayton with Crossen’s sister-in-law Mrs J E Duncan.
Miss Elma Woode and Mr. Roscoe Orr wed Saturday evening at the Presbyterian manse with Rev. Dr. A Y Wilcox officiating. They will travel east then reside in Athens. The bride is daughter of Anthony and Mrs Woode of Jerseyville. the groom son of Dr and Mrs C L Orr of Jerseyville. Mrs Orr worked at the Mce Daniel Beckley dress shop. Mr Orr is a city mail carrier.
Senator Learroot denounced the War Department for a so called moral wrong in funding a land purchase for a Camp Bennings school of arms near Columbus Georgia after the armistice. Baker testified to a House committee that U S Army spending from April 1917 to June 1919 totaled over fourteen billion dollars with daily outlays near nineteen million.
Chauncey Ohio June 24 a big union Sunday school picnic is planned for Sunday June 29 on the Chauncey mine site cleaned off for a platform and seating. The day includes a morning lesson study, a basket dinner at noon, speeches by Rev. J A Goddard Rev Elsen and others, and programs by the M E and Christian Sunday schools.
All subscribers claiming ad adjustments or corrections must do so before June 30 1919. Written receipts must accompany all claims. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
In Columbus on June 24 Warden Thomas said preparations will begin at the state penitentiary to manufacture TS20 automobile tags. He argues Secretary of State Smith cannot award the contract to outsiders since Ohio has entered manufacturing. Smith insists competitive bids are required by law. Thomas says tags will be made regardless of contract outcome.
The first sentence for officers violating a federal court order in the Overland strike was imposed on Alex Schwartzenfeldt, 19, editor of The New Voice. Federal Judge Killits sentenced him to 11 months in the Canton workhouse.
Universal mileage books and government ownership of railroads will be discussed during the five day national convention of United Commercial Travellers in Columbus Ohio. Officers of the supreme council and delegates from across the United States are in attendance.
The Pennsylvania senate approved the Ramsey house bill by 29 to 19. It would permit the manufacture and sale of beer containing less than two and three fourths percent alcohol.
Thousands of crates of produce are held at piers and rail terminals as teamsters truckmen porters and chauffeurs strike for union recognition higher wages and improved conditions.
Beginning tomorrow Toledoans will pay six cents for city car fare and two cents for transfers, up from five cents and one cent. Railways and the light company announced the new rates after the war labor board granted the car men a wage increase.
Fremont Ohio reports identification of a murdered wife Mrs Tony Lerdo wife of an Italian fruit dealer. Miss Ethel Corwin identified the body by a slipper and a souvenir ring found near the charred remains. Lerdo disappeared after the discovery and was last seen in town yesterday afternoon.
Dr. Walter K. Wilkins tearfully defended himself on the witness stand saying he did not kill his wife. He claimed she was slain by one of three burglars who attacker her at the Wilkins home in Long Beach, New York.
Charles Humes of Steubenville was sentenced by Federal Judge Sater in Columbus to four months in Jefferson county jail and a $50 fine plus costs after pleading guilty to stealing from an interstate shipment.
Trial of Alfredo Cocchi, charged with killing Ruth Cruger in New York, began in Bologna Italy at 7 oclock. The case ties an Italian court to a high profile American homicide.
Washington June 24 Signing of the peace treaty by Germany will spur dismantling of the American war machine as wartime laws expire. Demobilization rises as Wilson proclaims peace and major acts such as Trading with the Enemy Espionage and Draft end, along with food and fuel conservation and communications controls.
Washington June 2 The council of national defense was drawn into a congressional probe of war expenditures. The council faces questioning over war department contracts as witnesses are summoned including former members led by Chair Graham of the special House committee. More procurement divers from the quartermaster corps are expected to be called.
Rome June 23 Foreign Minister Tittoni will address the senate on the policy of the new Italian peace delegation. After the meeting the delegation including Tittoni Senator Marconi Ambassador Imperiali Signor Scialoia Signor Ferrari and Ginor Maggiorino will depart for Paris to renew negotiations on the Adriatic issue after the German treaty is concluded.
In Cardiff Wales on June 24 the Prince of Wales wore miner’s garb and descended a coal shaft to observe mining. He toured tunnels and was shown each production stage, greeting cheering workers as he passed. His direct manner impressed the miners.
The notice explains that high quality watches require a decent price and warns against buying below ten dollars. It notes a selection of leading makes and invites readers to discuss watch options to find the best value for the price.
Mine accident in Millfield Ohio leaves 19 year old Foreigner dead after a slate fall in Mine No 6. Vern Fulton suffers a broken leg while Vern Fulton is treated at home. Steve Czernick 33 and a Hungarian victim died from injuries with his body recovered from the same timber.
Superintendent Morgan announced again that high school students taking summer courses will not receive credit unless his approval is obtained first. He cited a case of an eighth grade graduate registered for two senior subjects and expected full credit. He urges pupils to consult him before continuing work.
Dr. Charles Frederick Wishart of Chicago was elected president of Wooster College by the trustees. He succeeds Dr. J. Campbell White who resigned months ago. Wishart leads the church general board of education and was born in Mansfield Ohio.
Philip Scheidemann, once chancellor, writes in The National Zeitung that Germans are now slaves to foreigners. He urges full effort to meet the treaty obligations to prevent reprisals by the allies.
Early today two large plate glass windows and a plate glass sign for three businesses on Court street were shattered by pebbles. The damage, totaling about 205 dollars, is blamed on the gravel haul by a contractor for a new Cooley and Campbell garage. Mayor Woodworth notes a city ordinance bans wagons dropping gravel. Service Director Williams will consider action and has warned the contractor. The McHenry and Sissler front glass suffered 125. Jones Novelty store 65. Kerr Hardware sign 15.
A Methodist bishop will be selected to deliver the sermon for the Centenary program in Columbus. Lieutenant General Winner, decorated with the Croix de Guerre, will serve as military observer in France and perform a parachute descent from a dirigible.
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