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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1922
Page
1
Report notes a hypothetical friendly match between an oil magnate and the president on the Ormonda Florida course. They did not play together as one arrived late and the other finished his round shortly before a guest arrived.
A jury in Athens county common pleas court acquitted Vinton McClain of near Bartlett of automobile stealing from Alfred Whetlow of The Plains. McClain’s arrest followed the Ford’s discovery in his garage on August 16, 1921. The defense claimed the car was left by an unknown person.
The First National Bank building at Court and Washington in Athens, a landmark for years, is condemned after a 40 000 fire. The unsafe structure will be razed with tenants scrambling for new locations including Wood & Bartels moving to the Athens Electric Co. building and the Security Savings bank weighing two sites. The Masonic lodge and other tenants await rearrangement as repairs and relocations unfold.
Washington March 17 American Federation of Labor will provide financial support to the United Mine Workers after the April 1 walkout. Samuel Gompers federation president said the American labor movement would back the soft coal miners, calling their cause just and promising united, unswerving support.
A concise saying notes that kindness can calm anger yet may fail to defuse conflict. In some cases gentle responses avert fights, while in others they provoke sharper retaliation or misunderstanding. The proverb highlights variable outcomes of soft talk under pressure events.
Washington reports that after 24 hours of doubt Republican leaders will seek direct White House talks with President Harding on the soldier bonus plan. If Harding rejects it, postponement and election worries loom. In Ohio, Columbus watchers expect Governor Davis to seek renomination after talks with party leaders and allies.
Washington March 17 The president's budget program shows government operating expenses cut by 49 041 000 in February due to treasury department economies announced today.
State Fire Marshal Dykeman announced that starting next Monday he will conduct complete inspections of all public, private, and parochial schools in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, and Columbus. The move aims to ensure safety compliance across the city and state.
Columbus officials face new travel expense rules issued today by Finance Director Davis at Governor Davis's urging. Rules tighten allowances and auditing to cut state costs.
Ohio will purchase 15000 acres of woodland in Scioto county for a game preserve and reforestation. The 10000 acres will be funded from the hunters license fund via the Agriculture Department and the remaining 5000 acres from the Wooster experiment station using state funds from the Silver Reforestation act. The timber on the property has already been cleared.
State D A R members in session here select Cincinnati Ohio as the 1923 meeting location with the annual gathering to be held next year in the city.
Washington reports February retail food prices fell three tenths of a percent from January while wholesale prices rose about two percent. Farm products and foodstuffs led gains. notable retail drops include evaporated milk fresh milk oleomargarine eggs bread and certain canned goods. Onions topped the list of price increases.
Akron man sighs at tax time after declaring income and deductions for the year. He pays two cents to the United States, the result of his filing and allowed deductions.
Central News dispatch from Nairobi reports twenty persons killed in disorders in British East Africa following the arrest of Indian agitator Thuku.
Judge K M Landis, baseball's high commissioner, observed a scrimmage in Jacksonville where the Dodger regulars defeated Mannigans 5 to 1 after yesterday's practice.
Yesterday's in Ohio notes several early figures: 1790 William Moody born in Cincinnati, claimed as the first white child born there. 1843 Maj. Gen. Henry W. Lawton born in Lucas County. 1873 Carlo Patti, famed musician and Adelina Patti's brother, dies in Cincinnati. 1875 John Carey, former congressman and town founder, dies in Carey. 1880 a Southern railroad opening banquet in Cincinnati draws 3000 attendees.
In Huntington West Virginia on March 17 police faced noisy infants left by shopping mothers in taxi cabs in the police station court yard. Officers offered moonshine stills and pistols to calm them but the babies disturbed the court. Mothers protested the edict.
Evangelist Cowan opened revival meetings at the Presbyterian church in Albany with strong attendance. Described as North Carolinian by birth, Tennessean by education, and Ohioan by ministry, he is the son of a Confederate soldier and cites Scotch Irish English Dutch roots. He preaches with noted vim on "The Church of the Burning Bush" and plans to speak at the Albany hotel after tonight. Rev. H. E. Warner and Rev. James A. Miller led opening exercises.
New York police and customs agents seized four thousand cases of imported whiskey valued at 500000 dollars, along with a two-masted schooner a large moving van two touring cars and twenty four prisoners in a dramatic raid on an abandoned Bronx pier at East Tiffany Street.
The House passed by 242 to 1 a resolution granting permanent resident status to aliens admitted in excess of national quotas since last Christmas. The measure aims to regularize settlers who have exceeded annual limits.
Letter from 8B L Horn, Near East Relief district commander in Karachi, describes 8000 orphans under care in Kazachi and Alexandropole. He details food shortages, 50,000 monthly rations, 2000 children working to clothe themselves, 4000 in schools, and plans for central stations and ongoing aid for ten years.
Athens civil service board seeks assistant stewards butchers cooks head waiters house keepers pantry men and waiters for the Chillicothe vocational school and a druggist. Applications close March 25. Applicants should inquire at the Athens post office to take tests due to low response.
Three armed robbers entered the Starr Avenue car barns office in Toledo and fled after stealing 3000 dollars. Brooks of the police department, in charge, was bound to the floor face down during the incident.
Aged 90 year old former Martins Ferry resident Mrs John Morrison died in Cambridge. A son, Clement Morrison, is general manager of the Louisville and Nashville railroad.
Ada Boronak 13 was shot in the head during an argument between her father and three boarders in Ada Ohio. The girl lies in a hospital and is expected to recover. One man was arrested in connection with the shooting.
In Martins Ferry on Sunday a local man was seen wearing a straw hat while walking through the town streets, adding a casual weekend detail to the day’s sightings.
Notice invites all Eagles members families and lady friends to a St Patrick's dance at Eagles Hall on Friday March 17. Dancing from evening until 11 30. Admission 25 cents each.
International News Service reports A G McKenzie of Missouri says his parents in Scotland celebrated their 100th wedding anniversary. He notes his father is 122 and mother 119, with all seven brothers alive. McKenzie lives in Oregon County.
The Athens county relief fund appeals for more contributions as demand rises for children's shoes and clothing. Miss Irma Stanfield directs the relief work with Miss Bertha Brown and a growing group of young women making dresses. Red Cross official Miss Sarah H. Coates commends the county for its leadership and efficient operations. New donations total 180.05, with prior acknowledgments bringing the grand total to 1,795.80.
In Newport Kentucky Colonel H H Denhardt and other national guard officers were ordered by Campbell circuit court Judge A M Caldwell to stop interfering with striker meetings and to cease threatening the workers. The injunction prompts a test of whether county authority can override state troops maintaining order at the command of the governor with a pending suit to settle jurisdiction.
Three Athens educators participate in Ohio State University College of Education second annual conference on March 23 24 25. Miss Mary J Brison from State Normal College speaks on art education R L Morton from Ohio University addresses educational psychology testing E W Chubb dean of Ohio University presides over English teaching in the state system. All sections meet March 24 and are expected to draw school officials.
Missionary Society of Central Avenue church announces a home made eats sale this Saturday at Lash's Drug Store. Proceeds support church mission work and local community relief efforts.
London society buzzes over Miss Mary Angela Mond’s engagement to Sir Neville Pearson son of the late Sir Arthur Pearson The Mond family counts Sir Alfred Mond as minister of health and Sir Neville is noted for wartime service with his father credited for founding St Dustan’s hospital for the blind in London.
William H. McGannon former Cleveland chief justice of the municipal court must serve an indeterminate sentence in the Ohio penitentiary for perjury the Fourth district court of appeals ruled. The decision upheld his trial judge Florence Allen finding no prejudicial error in the murder case testimony about his being at the corner of East Ninth and Hamilton street where Harold Kagy was shot nearly three years ago. McGannon had two murder trials with a hung jury and a later acquittal.
This evening between 8 and 9 o clock the G. G. Conn Company of Chicago presents a radio concert by the Isham Jones orchestra and assisting artists. Listeners should tune KYW station in Chicago for the performance.
Charleston West Virginia March 17 No steps taken to prevent importation of miners or firearms into union coal fields after Colonel Jackson statement Arnold head of state police said two shipments had been received and stored Police refrain from seizing weapons for lack of authority but watch for shipments and may act under law for search of private property Wage scale talks remain unchanged as the Kanawha Coal Operations association postponed action until March 29
The Athens Country Club has reached its maximum of 200 active members. Waiting lists will form for new applicants as the clubhouse near completion prepares for a formal opening between April 1 and 15. Golf links are being prepared under club pro Julian Blanton. A gas line from Ohio Tuell Supply Co will be installed to avoid greens.
Columbus marks the largest St Patrick's Day celebration in years led by Sons and Daughters of Erin. Police escort and American Legion band as Rifles company marches from 119 1 2 South High to Saint Joseph Cathedral for high mass. Memorial Hall hosts an evening program with 125 singers, Irish songs and dances, and a comedy sketch Spreading the News.
Presbyterian Brotherhood members unable to attend tonight should pass their dinner tickets to others who wish to hear Rev Bond. If no one can use them, Mr Peters or Mr Mantz may use the tickets. The Brotherhood aims to maximize attendance for the dinner and address tonight.
Three people are dead and one injured critically after a day of shooting incidents and accidents in the area during the 34 hours ending last midnight.
Readers can request a free revised booklet titled Recipes for Canned Goods by sending a two cent stamp and name and address. The guide promises ideas to stock larders with canned soups and dishes and even convert cat food into appealing meals.
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