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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1920

Page

8

Athens County Teachers Gather to Study Revenue Law

The Athens County Teachers Association met March 27 with the county boards to study the new school revenue law. Prof Land sitter’s address and Q A clarified provisions. a meeting was set for April 10, 1926, to plan relief for dispersed schools.

Athens County Teachers Association Boards of Education Landsitter Athens County Athens Townsip Board of Education Alex Root Pearey Gaskill K. Mardis Pearley Gaskill John ‘I Hone Harry A. Tipton Athens Township John T. Hope J. R. Baker August Olson Waterloo Township O. P. Lt Supt Gaskill Mechanicsburg Teacce Pearley Carkill

Plane Crash Kills Two Men In Sioux City

SIOUX CITY March 2 Two men died in an airplane accident yesterday as the craft went into a tail spin and crashed about 300 feet. Victims are E Simon of Pittsburg Pennsylvania and Arthur L Peterson of Viborg South Dakota.

Sioux City Ry’ E. Simon Pittsburg Arthur L. Peterson Viborg

Remembering Athens Then and Now Across Town

A nostalgic reminiscence recalls old Athens landmarks and names from Mast Union Street to Lovers Leap and the river baptisms at Then Bend. It references Mast Union Street, Albany Enterprise Academy, a ferry at West Union Street, a Woolen Mill at East Bridge, and faded street identities long vanished.

Athens Enterprise Academy Albany W. Union Street Elizabethtown East Bridge Morris Avenue West Side Hudsons Mechanicsburg

Dutch Ridge Community Notes and Local Visits

Road conditions are good and travel resumes. A spelling match at Dutch Ridge schoolhouse drew a good crowd Friday night. Social and family visits include gatherings at Carr schoolhouse and Lottridge, with several locals and Athens residents mentioned in casual city notes.

Dutch Ridge Mat Schuler A. Schuler Carr School James Weisenbaugh Athens John Schuler Raymond Schuler John Wendling G. W. Sewell Fair Albans Pearl Barnhill OU. U Ruby John Hancock High School Bo V. Barnhill Kate Niggemeyer George Marcinko Jacob Weisenbaugh Winters Lottridge Isaac Pierce

Washington Ward opens at Royal Free Hospital

Throngs of American and English women attended the dedication of the American Women's Maternity ward at the Royal Free Hospital in London. The ward, named the Washington Ward, was fully equipped by the American Women's Club, with American women coordinating garments and layettes. Princess Marie Louise and Mrs Davis received guests, while Lady Barrett noted American women' s knack for getting things done and promised continued support for new mothers after discharge.

London Royal Free Hospital Washington Ward American Women's Club Marie Louise Ladies’ Association Mrs. Davis England Barret M. D Lady Barrett

Indianball men eye Cleveland date clash with Grand American

Two members of the Indian team Mana ger Speaker and Leslie Nunamaker hope the Grand American Handicap shoot can fit into their August home baseball schedule in Cleveland. They plan to shoot in the morning to avoid baseball duties and still stay active with guns, as they view baseball as a business. Jack Johnson in Tia Juana prepares for a series of bouts and talks about a challenge with Sam Lang.

Theer Cleveland Speaker Leslie Nunamaker Indians Jack Johnson Tia Juana Sam Lang

Langford and Johnson Boxing Reignites Rumors of a Return

The piece recalls a potential Langford versus Johnson clash in London and Johnson’s later color line stance after winning the title. It also notes Jimmy Wilde’s boxing style and measurements, Bernie Neis’s rookie impact with the Robins, and Illinois’s indoor track title win with 3145 points ahead of Michigan and Wisconsin.

Illinois Chicago Michigan Ilinois Wisconsin

A Pleasing FRO Pattern for Mother's Girl

A vintage pattern description lists 4 sizes 2 4 6 8 years and notes 3% yards of 27 inch material for size 6. Fabrics include chintz gingham chambray lawn challis serge and gabardine with dotted blue on white voile. illustration pattern was returned for lack of address on one cent stamp.

Death Takes Is Osmond James K Osmond Athens Resident

James K. Osmond a longtime Athens resident died at his home at 2% Richland avenue at 74 after a second stroke. He was a gymnasium caretaker for Ohio University and curated sports clips. Born in Zanesville he arrived in 1897 and helped build local institutions. He is survived by four sons and two daughters. Funeral Thursday at 4 in the gymnasium followed by Catholic cemetery interment.

James K. Osmond Athens Richland Avenue Jim Ohio University Osmond Zanesville Athens State Hospital Athens County Court House Baber William Scranton Pas Tima Mexico Diels Edward Pittsburg Frank D. Kellogg Aurora Julia Ahrendts Sergiosa

Glouster 1920 commencement exercises and events

Glouster High School will hold commencement at the opera house Wednesday April 28 with a musical program by the high school orchestra and an address by Rev. Day of Canton. Baccalaureate services Sunday April 25 at 10 30 a m with sermon by Rev. J W Orr. Graduates total 26, 24 girls and 2 boys. Also noted are a Pocahontas lodge ball and bazaar, two scout masters wanted for troop 1, a new marriage license for Rolland Brooks and Viola Ogg, and visits by local residents in Columbus and other nearby towns.

Glousier High School Opera House Day McKinley Memorial Church Canton Glouster Opera House J. W. Orr Methodist Church Hieten Burns Evelyn Birteher Marie Cook Frances Dew Hazel Gladden Temple Gessell Lela Hines Gladys Hooks Theodora Hedfelt Anna Hamilton Gladys Jonas Maye Kimble Blanche le Fever Thelma Leadbetter Rachel Murray Grace Orr Gladys Roberts Tazel New Lexington Rolland Brooks Viola Ogg Misco Bryan Watkins Kenmore B. T. le Lillian Gibbs Beatrice Stocklein Columbus George Thomas Mary Corning M.D. Morgan W. W. Hryson

Glouster Visitors Reported From Rendville and Jacksonville

Glouster colored news notes A. J. Carter Ernist Meton and Willis of Jacksonville visited the town in the latter part of last week. Also listed are Wm. Brooks, son of Chas. Brooks, and A. J. Tyler of Rendville.

Glouster Delbert Wright Wm. Wright Sharon Joseph Alexander Rend- Ville Binford Lucinda Hale Eunice Alton Mary Fern M. Bb. Tucker Moses Ewing Lottie Moton Rosie Woods Jacksonville First Baptist Church M. B. Tucker Thomas Leech Albany Davidson Tucker Nora Dean Myrtle Warren Athens Ethel Ginn Rendville City A. J. Carter Ernist

Donahey Warns On Abandonment Of Road Building Plan

State Auditor Donahey, in a letter to Highway Commissioner Taylor, urges abandoning Ohio's $15 million road program as labor and material costs soar. He notes road projects may be worth only a fraction of their estimated cost and cites contractor reluctance to take state jobs. He questions continuing high-cost estimates while corn rots for lack of labor.

Columbus Mar Ohio Donahey Taylor

Suffragists Claim Victory in Delaware Vote

Dover Delaware March 31 suffragists claim victory as Republican leaders caucus agree to supply enough votes to pass the woman suffrage amendment when taken up later today. Opponents were said to swing into line and support when the roll is called and the house begins afternoon sessions. If favorable it will be sent to the senate.

House Senate

Fern Street man released after police warning over abuse

Francis Carser of Fern Street was locked up Monday on a complaint of abuse by his wife. He was released yesterday after police officials warned him to reform and start working. The wife said she had suffered abuse and mistreatment.

Francis Carser Fern Street Carser

Armed Men Storm Police Barracks at Durrus

A large party of armed men attacked the Durrus police barracks near Cork early today. After a three hour fight the raiders were driven off. Two policemen were wounded in the exchange.

Cork Mar Durrus

Ohio 48 party selects state chair and officials

Columbus March 31 A state chairman and members of a permanent 48 party organization to head the Ohio committee of 48 will be named at today's session of the 48 conference in Columbus Attorney E Belcher of Columbus was a leading candidate for the state chairmanship by new party men and women the plan calls for organizing the state by congressional districts and building branches in every town J A H Hopkins chairman of the national executive committee will speak at the banquet closing the conference this evening.

Columbus Mar Ohio E. Belcher J. A. H. Hopkins

Sanity of Accused Man Is Questioned

In Fremont on March 31 testimony on Charles Rehfeld's sanity in the murder trial of Dr. A. B. Benson Norwalk dentist split among witnesses. Some argued sanity others declared him crazy with him to testify tomorrow.

Fremont Mar Charles Rehfeld Huron County A. B. Benson Norwalk Rehfeld

Vote of Confidence in Nitti Government Passes

In Rome on March 30 the chamber of deputies voted confidence in Premier Nitti's government. The tally was 250 for and 196 against, ending a tense political session.

Premier Nitti Deputies Rome Chamber of Deputies

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