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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1920
Page
10
Thousands gather in Sweden Norway and Denmark to mark Midsummer Day with public events, field days, water sports and races as general work stops for the national holiday.
Columbus June 24 Charles E Morris secretary to Gov Cox plans a first vacation in five years after the Democratic national convention in San Francisco He will travel with his wife along the Pacific coast and through the west returning to Ohio by mid July.
In Pomeroy Ohio the Ohio case against Mrs May Brooks for the March 1 killing of her husband Frank Brooks proceeded with jury selection and testimony. Prosecutor Dana Peoples said a third man, Guy Reynolds, was seen courting Mrs Brooks and in her room and on the porch, a claim the defense disputed by noting years of abuse prior to the tragedy. The jury toured the Gravel Hill home before witnesses testified Brooks died from a gunshot wound while Mrs Brooks sat nearby.
New Haven West Virginia gears up for July 3 festivities led by a parade of fraternal orders Sunday schools and veterans groups. The program includes ground breaking for the town's first bank building speeches athletic events and cash prizes for each race and a largest family prize.
Harold Peacock 21 of Albany and Elsie Arbaugh 22 of Carpenter wed in probate court Wednesday morning. Alpha Russell 24 of Pomeroy and Esta Arnold 25 of Harrisonville R D obtained a license and married. Both ceremonies conducted by Rev L L Cherrington of Simpson M E church. ROSENBAUM-MEES Alma FE Mees daughter of Mr.
Mr and Mrs Henry H Mees and Arthur H Rosenbaum were united in marriage this Thursday morning at the Trinity Lutheran parsonage by Rev Staltzenburg. A small group attended, and the couple departed for a short wedding trip. They will reside in Pomeroy after returning.
Mrs Naomi Owens of Middleport and Mr Howard Burgdorf of Akron were married at noon today by Rev Berry at the Middleport Presbyterian church. The ceremony was held at the bride’s home and the couple plan to make their future home in Akron.
About seventy five members and friends of the Lend A Hand Society of Simpson M E church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ebersbach Tuesday to mark the society's thirtieth anniversary. The evening included music games and light refreshments.
Representative Carson visited the courthouse on Wednesday and presented each office with a large bouquet of native flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Dilgard hosted a six o clock dinner Tuesday in honor of her brother Dr. Ernest Maag who has completed his six year medical course at O S U and earned the diploma and state board certificate.
Marion editors attack restaurant owners and others for raising prices during the Harding homecoming influx. The Marion Civic League proceeds with the July 5 Independence Day celebration plans amid anticipation that Senator Harding may attend the event.
A new dry method has been devised in Venezuela to extract tanning agents from the fruit of the divi divi plant. The process promises efficient recovery of valuable tannins for industrial use.
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