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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1920

Page

6

May Brooks Acquitted In Husband Murder Trial

After four days of testimony and debate the jury found May Brooks not guilty of second degree murder for the shooting of her husband Frank Brooks on March 1. She left the courtroom with her two children, showing calm as she thanked the jurors.

Brooks May Brooks the Messenger Dana Peoples A. D. Russell Timothy S. Hogan Atoorneys Manning Webster C. E. Peoples I. M. Foster Mrs. Brooks Frank Jr Elizabeth Guy Reynolds Frank Brooks D. Russell Mr. Foster Foster Peoples Timothy Hogan Hogan Court of Justice

Six OClock Dinner Honors Cadet Applicant Albert Miller Jr

A six o'clock dinner hosted by Charles Calkins on Main Terrace celebrated Albert Miller Jr as he prepares to enter West Point Military Academy Cadet Corps. The social event featured after dinner entertainment by a group performing for the guests.

Charles Calkins Main Terrace Albert Miller, Jr West Point Military Academy

Albert's musical genus shines with piano ukes and banjo

Music from the piano ukes and banjo shows Albert's expertise as an expert performer. The gathering includes honor guest Mrs Clara Giles Miss Josephine Williams Miss Phylis King and Messrs George Webster and Charles Calk ins making a total of six attendees.

Albert Clara Giles Josephine Williams Phylis King George Webster Charles Calkins

Pleasant Social Evening at Mrs Hoeflicks Home

Mrs. George Hoeflick Sr hosted about twenty five friends and neighbors at her Wylis Hill residence on Wednesday evening. Music dancing and refreshments were the main diversions of the social gathering.

George Hoeflick, Sr Wylis Hill

Local Pythian Sisters Enjoy Lawn Picnic

About 75 Magnolia Temple 198 Pythian Sisters gathered at Mrs. John Leitweiler home Thursday evening. A bountiful dinner was served around six, with Music by the Ma chine Company band. Ice cream and cake followed for a pleasant evening.

Pythian Magnolia Temple John Leitweiler Machine Company

Mayor's Night Warning Orders Youth Street Curfew

The mayor issues a public warning that all young people and children on streets after ten PM must account for themselves or return home. Officers will intervene with offenders. A nighttime shooting is also ordered stopped, with a warning of action from authorities.

Suit filed against executor Gloeckner for 728.50

Dorothy Schneider sues A. J. Gloeckner as executor of Frank Gloeckner seeking judgment for 728.50 with six percent interest from March 25, 1920. Minnie Steinbauer sues A. V. Howell seeking 262.40 with eight percent interest from April 24, 1920.

Dorothy Schneider A. J. Gloeckner Frank Gloeckner Minnie Steinbauer A. V. Howell

Surprise Birthday Dinner for Mrs Mary Page

Twenty two friends gathered at Mrs Mary Page's home Friday evening for a pot luck supper in honor of her eightieth birthday. She is the oldest living member of the local Baptist church.

Mary Page

Miner Hurt When Post Falls at Stalter Essex Mine

Floyd Price son of Mrs. Thomas Price of Monkey Run is resting comfortably after a post fell on him at work in the Stalter Essex mine Thursday. Both bones in his right leg are broken and the leg is badly crushed. he will be laid up for some time.

Floyd Price Thomas Price Monkey Run Stalter-Essex

Meeker sees little price relief this year despite exports

Royal Meeker, commissioner of labor statistics, says prices for food and clothing unlikely to fall this year. He cites currency deflation, limited crop prospects, and Europe’s needs as factors that may keep prices high or push them up. He notes food dominates family budgets and increases in vital commodities are unlikely this season.

Washington Royal Meeker Commissioner of Labor Statistics Europe United States

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