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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1921

Page

8

Judge Hears Favorable View Of Ohio University Control Plan

Judge J M Wood spoke at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon praising a new centralization plan for state education that would place Ohio University under a nine department system. He argued the change would improve efficiency and align the university with other state institutions under Governor Davis’s program.

Ohio University J. M. Wood Chamber of Commerce Wood Hartyudge Davis Universty Bat Placiaa

Local Social Notes Show Guests Visiting Area Families

The Plains hosts dinner guests at the Mitch el home includes W. B. Wyman Athens Edgar Deroy Floodwood Clydewell and others. Mrs. James Terrell entertained guests from Chauncey and Athens. Visits to Sugar Creek and Sand Run noted along with gatherings at Lydia Beachout and Sugar W. M. Whitletech in Gloucester. Families from Factory and surrounding towns are mentioned with multiple Sunday visits.

Dave Mitchel Wyman Athens Edgar Deroy Floodwood Clydewell James Terrell Dave Terrell Chauncey Mies Wolf Arthur Burchfield C. D. Augustine Sugar Creek Lyons Ferm

Akron group plans drive for a girls' welfare home

The Akron and Summit County Federation discusses a march 2 meeting in Eluecene. Members emphasize educating mothers and children. Club women consider launching a drive to build a new home for girls in Rubber City, urged by policewoman Mrs Grage Hill in a federation address.

Akron and Summit County Feam Hab Akron Club Grage Hill

Big Contrast Seen Within Cy Limits

Dublin and Belfast contrast under home rule plans with Dublin calm and Dublin wary while Belfast shows armed police, rioting remnants and a tense street scene. The piece notes differing attitudes, patrols, and landmarks amid the 1916 rebellion memory and ongoing political unrest. Local social items follow about visits and gatherings in communities.

Chas McCann United Press Dublin Belfast Ireland Royal Irish Constabulary Sackville Street

The Truth About Eczema and Piles

A fragmented ad claims Peterson Ointment relieves eczema and skin sores after years of itching. It cites testimonies, location addresses in Pitts and Buffalo, and urges mail orders for relief from skin diseases.

Eczema Piles Peter- Son Mies Peters

Mentho Sulphur Cream for Eczema Relief

A historic ad promotes Mentho Sulphur as a skin remedy for eczema with itching irritation and cracked or dry skin. It claims relief after two to three applications and asserts sulphur destroys parasites causing the condition, noting small jars are available at drug stores.

Sold Auto and Saves the Check as a Souvenir

Toledo report recounts auto salesman George Harmon chasing a buyer who promised a $500 check and extras. The customer vanished after listing many options and the salesman sought an address to locate Mr Blank, who reportedly bought four cars recently. Neighbors suspected an escaped lunatic.

Toledo George Harmon Harmon Mr. Blank

Spring Fashion Fete Boosts City Federation Funds

Mrs George Elliott McCormick describes the Spring Fashion Fete held at Hotel Deshler Columbus on March 3 to benefit the City Federation of Women's Clubs. The event filled seats and raised a generous sum for federation activities, including the Style of a Site accessories and dancing. Willard Federation president Mrs H F Murray states the aim to unite club resources, with 18 clubs and 300 members, noting a civic committee effort that led to a community center banquet.

Geo. Elliott McCormick City Federation of Women's Clubs Willard Willard Federation H. F. Murray Lard Federati Civic Committee

Obituary of Mrs Jane Matthews Riley of Athens

Mrs Jane Matthews Riley daughter of Hugh and Delilah born March 3 married Newman ee March 22 1860 had four sons two survive Hugh Eldon of Nelsonville Clarence of Hebberdsville. She lived on an Athens county farm then cared for her ill mother. Married George Riley October 20 1917 lived at 78 West State Athens died March 2 1921. Survived by husband three sons two sisters two brothers nineteen grandchildren and a devoted Methodist member.

Jane Matthews Riley Hugh Delilaha Newmanee George Riley Athens Old Home West State Street Mellissa Wright Eblecta Dowler Columbus Hugh Poston Granville Poston West Virginia Methodist Church Lfe Earth

Card of Thanks for George Riley and Mathews family

The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for help during illness and death of their wife and mother. They thank those who attended the funeral and Rev. Roberts for comforting words and Mr Dowler for arrangements and flowers. Names listed include George Riley Hugh Mathews Clarence Mathews and Eldon Mathews.

Sanz Rev. Roberts Mr. Dowler George Riley Hugh Mathews Clarence Mathews Eldon Mathews

Divorce Petitions Filed in Tec Court Over Alleged Infidelity and Threats

Margaret Bowers sues for divorce from Charles Bowers of Nelsonville alleging he threatened to kill her while she sought to take their child to church. Another petition by Samuel Duckler claims wife Myrtle Guckler has paid attention to Walter Morris, with alleged improper relations in Clarksburg and Norwood. custody of their child Mary is asked.

Chas Wers Nelsonville Margaret Bowers Charles Bowers Bowers Samuel Cu Myrtle Guckler Walter Morris Ducklers Mary Clarksburg Norwood W. Va Morris

RAN DOWN THIEVES

New York Central railroad detectives shot and killed one man and wounded another while pursuing box car thieves in a chase that ended with their capture.

New York Central Railroad

Greek King Plans Limited Front Visit Amid Credit Pressures

Athens dispatch reports King Constantine will not go to Smyrna, with Greece set to abandon war unless allies bankroll costs. Venizelist critics fear pre election leverage, while royalists push for securing national credit through English French or American loans.

Athens Mar Constantine Smyrna Greece Mustapha Kemal Venizelos Paris London Nice England France United States

Fifty Year Old Coal Still Good

George E Buss of New Philadelphia recalls an overcoat purchased fifty years ago that remains wearable. He says the coat was a hand me down from his father, who wore it long before. Despite time, the coat’s style appears unchanged.

New Philadelphia George E. Buss Buss

Maranville Heads Delegation Leadership

Fer Maranville led the delegation in a supervisory role, directing oversight and coordination of its activities and responsibilities.

Fer Maranville

Female trouble relief claimed with Lydia E Pinkham remedy

Burlington Vermont reader Mrs H R Search describes severe female ailments that left her unable to walk. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's remedy with improvement and offers testimonials to encourage others to request the company's private text for women.

Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia EK Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn, Massachuve

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