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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1923

Page

2

Training School Parent-Teacher meeting highlights health and education

The Training School Parent-Teacher Association met Monday at 3 PM in the school auditorium. Students performed, and Mrs Britton led a discussion on the need for a woman probation officer in Athens. Miss Virginia Lewis outlined county health work and her hygiene course role. The next meeting on April 18 will be led by fathers with Mr Craig and President Bryan as speakers on practical education.

Training School Ruth Marshall Martha Headings Britton Athens Department of Health Athens County Miss Lewis Columbus Modern Health Crusade Ohio Public Health ‘Association Lewis State Department of Education Parent-Teacher Association Craig Bryan

Thompson Will Be a Candidate Ten Years Hence

Cleveland Republican Carmi A Thompson hinted in Columbus that he will run again for governor in ten years with a new party organization. He told friends that he can defeat any Democratic opponent. Thompson, en route to Ironton, spent a few hours in Columbus.

Columbus Carmi A. Thompson Cleveland Thompson Ironton

Governor Small Guards for Life Threats in Chicago

Governor Len Small travels with four armed guards after threats attributed to Chicago gunmen. The disclosure came this afternoon as security was tightened during his Illinois duties in Chicago.

Chicago Len Small Illinois

Oldham bill imposes $259 tax on labor agents in Wheeling district

Charleston West Virginia March 29 The Oldham bill to tax labor agents at 259 dollars aimed mainly at Pennsylvania agents who solicit in the Wheeling district was approved today by the house labor committee.

Charleston W. Va Pennsylvania Wheeling House Labor Committee

Auto accident fatal in Charleston West Virginia

H. T. Lyttleton of Thurmond former member of the house of delegates died in a Charleston hospital after injuries from an automobile crash last week.

Charleston W. Va H. T. Lyttleton Thurmond House of Delegates Lyttleton Wek

Wave length rules are up for national wireless plan

Washington March 20. Wave lengths and power allocations to minimize radio interference were submitted to Secretary Hoover at the national wireless conference by W. D. Terrell chief radio inspector of the commerce department. The recommendations were agreed upon after conferences with the bureau of standards and representatives of the war and navy departments.

Washington Secretary of Commerce Hoover National Wireless W. Did. Terrell Commerce Department Department Bureau of Standards War and Navy Departments

Million Dollar Fire Sweeps Dover Industrial Plant

Dover reports damages exceeding 1,006,000 from a blaze at FP J Lewis Manufacturing tar plant. Fire departments from Dover and four nearby cities battle to halt spread to neighboring facilities as flames rage through the industrial district.

Dover FP. J. Lewis Manufacturing Company

Making of a Newspaper by Athens Rotary Talk

C H Harris of The Messenger spoke on the making of a newspaper at the Rotary noon meeting in Athens Colonial Club. He described news gathering, use of leased wires, and paper make up while noting The Messenger’s community value and payroll. Also mentioned Athens district reps in Cincinnati and future vocation talks. Piggy Wiggles stock jumped to 124, sparking a stock exchange probe and urgent committee meeting.

Rotary Club C. H. Harris The Messenger W. H. McKee Daniel McGurk John Swanson Will H. Logan Cincinnati Athens Club Harris the Messenger Audit Bureau of Circulation Athens

Students Leave for Spring Vacation by Special Trains

Ohio university officials secured two special trains and special buses to handle the crowds as hundreds of students depart Tuesday and Wednesday for homes. The Red Star line and Hocking Valley line connect to Columbus for afternoon trains to northern points. Classes resume Wednesday March 25 at 1 PM.

Hockings Columbus Red Star Ohio Universy Oficials Red Star Bee Hockime Valley

German budget deficit tops seven billion marks

Berlin reports the German budget deficit exceeding seven billion marks, announced this afternoon.

Berlin

Hearing Postponed On Walker Murder Probe In Ohio

Canton Ohio March 20 Investigation of the Walker murder by a special grand jury was postponed to April 2 after a conference with Attorney General C C Crabbe Prosecuting Attorney McClintock and three Starr county common pleas judges. Time shortage cited as reason Crabbe and special representative Sherman S Deaton Urleans noted Governor Donahey had asked for his personal appearance in the case March 14. Crabbe will return to Columbus Tuesday Maton remains to represent him. London March 20 After a break lasting for years the Liberal Party is united led by former Prime Ministers H H Asquith and David Lloyd George.

Canton Walker C. C. Crabbe McClintock Common Pleas Starr County Sherman S.deaton Urleans Crabbe Donahey Columbus Maton London Liberal Party Central News H. H. Asquith David Licyad George

Honolulu Man Fined for Possession of National Drink Sake

Totokichi Fukuda admitted in U S district court that he possessed sake the national drink of Japan and said he could not live without it. Judge DeBell fined him 959 as the hearing noted the man’s health issues and dependency on sake. Also reported, Mrs Narciass P Y Jackenen, 92, widow and Cambama county’s oldest resident, died from burns after her dress caught fire from an open gas flame.

Honolulu Totokichi Fukuda John T. DeBell United States District Court Japan Fukuda DeRolt dJusee DeRolt East Liverpool Narciass PY. Jackenen Cambbana County

Russian War Threats, Master Spy Sir Paul Dukes Speaks

Sir Paul Dukes, famed British intelligence figure, in Del Monte asserts Trotsky and Lenin bluff Europe with threats to aid Germany or Turkey. He recounts early spy methods in Petrograd, disguises, secret courier networks, and a dramatic escape from Russia amid a price on his head.

Gene Cohnner del Monte Calif Trotsky Germany Turkey Lenin Russia Europe Paul Dukes Paul Red Army Ogden Mills William K. Vanderbilt Finland Esthenia Third Internationale England Red

Denison Team Wins Debating Clash Over Parliament Cabinet

Denison University defeated Ohio University in a Monday evening debate on adopting a parliamentary cabinet form for the United States. Judges C. E. Peppies, O. H. Stewart, and H. M. Whitcraft awarded Denison the $3 prize. Ohio’s speakers were Asa A. Hoskins and Lewis Sands with Denison team members W. G. Mather Jr and H. Kimball among the speakers. The contest, presided by Professor Raymer McQuiston, did not reveal the full outcome for Denison’s later results.

Ohio University Denison University United States Raymer McQuiston Ohio Asa A. Hoskins Denison H. Kimball L. B. Bauer J. R. Mosley Lewis Sands W. G. Mather Jr C. E. Peppies Pomeroy O. H. Stewart Middleport H. M. Whitcraft Logan Denison Brio

Public Utility Regulation lecture at Athens luncheon

Attorney G. C. Maxwell of Columbus will address the Athens Chamber of Commerce luncheon at noon on Wednesday. The talk titled Public Utility Regulation is expected to draw a large crowd. Maxwell is a former secretary of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio and has been booked for Chamber events several times this year but could not attend previously due to other engagements.

Athens Chamber of Commerce G. C. Maxwell Columbus Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Maxwell Chamber of Commerce Athens

Appearance of Fish Foreshadows Mauna Loa Eruption

Honolulu residents along Hawaii's Kona coast predict an early Mauna Loa eruption. They cite large schools of fish near shore, noting a similar pre-eruption sign in 1819 before the Alika flow. Residents recall repeated past instances of abundant nearshore fish before eruptions.

Honolulu Kona Island of Hawaii Mauna Loa

Fashion Makers Decree Waistline Changes Debated

Fashion makers decree changes to the waistline standard, signaling a shift in style norms. The move reflects evolving tastes and possible industry responses to consumer pressures, though details remain unclear.

Mason Ben Archer Dies at 47 in Cincinnati

Ben T. Archer a Thirty-third Degree Mason and Ohio lodge leader dies early Monday at age 47 Funeral services set for Thursday at his Hyde Park residence in Cincinnati with burial to follow in the local area Archer long led Masonic activities in the state and was highly regarded in Ohio Masonry news

Cincinnati Mar Ben T. Archer Ohio Hyde Park

Burning Steamship Othis Off Louisiana Coast

News from San Francisco reports distress calls about the steamship Othis burning off the Louisiana coast. First word of the incident reached New Orleans today as authorities and observers assess the situation and possible dangers to crew and vessel.

New Orleans Othis Louisiana San Francisco

Sexton of St Stephen's Recovered After Thacher Syrup

Henry Stees of Harrisburg, longtime Sexton of St Stephen's Episcopal Church, describes illness from fatigue, dizziness, headaches, and weight loss, then credits Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup with full recovery after three bottles. The ad notes availability at McKee Drug in Athens, Le Favor's Pharmacy in Gloucester, and Gein Pharmacy in Nelsonville.

Henry Steel St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Harrisburg Dr. Thacher Thacher Athens Mckee Drug Company Glouster, O le Favor Nelsonville Gein Pharmacy

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