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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1922
Page
2
Miss Helen Walker hosted the Pallas club gathering at 22 West Washington with president Mrs. A Sloane presiding. Members heard papers on Mandatories and Protectorates and Near East developments, plus district convention reports.
Simplicity marked the Pi Beta Phi annual spring dance in the Students Union. Ferns and floor lamps formed the decor as orchestral music and sociable guests created a fine dancing party. Chaperones included Mrs. Alston Hillis and others while out of town alumnae attended from Gallipolis Canton Nelsonville Chillicothe and Columbus among cities and colleges.
Students at the children’s home stage a May Day performance featuring a traditional May pole dance and a festive program. Local families attend as residents showcase songs and coordinated dances marking the spring celebration.
In Logan County West Virginia May 8 prosecutors said Sheriff Don Chafin may not be needed as a witness in the Charlestown miners trials. A defense subpoena was issued but not served with fear of possible attacks if Chafin testified about alleged payments from coal operators to keep the union out of Logan County.
General Charles G. Dawes, head of the budget bureau, says he plans to finish the economy program by July 1 and return to Chicago. He explicitly denies rumors he seeks the treasury secretary post or any other top office, insisting Washington cannot hold him beyond his timetable and final report to the president.
The Athens high school alumni association will meet this evening at 7 o'clock in the Chamber of Commerce roots. Election of officers. The Tuesday needle club has postponed its May meeting. The June meeting will be at the home of Mrs. H. W. Grover, 240 East State street. Miss Madaline Schaeffler of to shodow came Saturday and spent over Sunday with her mother Mrs. Lionne Schaffier and family in University Terrace.
Miss Virginia Witten of Columbus was Sunday guest of Miss Frances Hatch, sister in Pi Beta Phi. She attended the sorority dance Saturday night.
The Womans Missionary society of the First Presbyterian church will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2:36 o'clock in the parlors. Mr. John Overmyer visited friends in Columbus over Sunday. Mrs. Lola Folley spent the weekend in Stewart with Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Thompson at the Western Union construction camp. The Hobson Study circle will entertain their husbands or those without husbands and other guests Wednesday May 19 at a 1 o'clock dinner at Mrs. Victor Hill's home on North College Street.
Congregations welcomed Dr. Daniel McGurk as the new pastor at the First Methodist Episcopal church and the church board voted to build a brick parsonage on North College street. A $10 000 structure will replace the old residence as McGurk prepares to move to Athens after packing his household effects.
Gene Valla, rookie outfielder with the San Francisco Bears, has drawn league attention and may attract off season bidding from big clubs. Born in Santa Cruz and raised in San Francisco, he started as a pitcher before injuries shifted him to the outfield. Last year he impressed for San Jose and Hollister with a .425 batting display and strong play.
His earnest manner and broad tutoring drew veteran attention and as a result he shows strong infield instruction. He exhibits remarkable speed getting away and, paired with that skill, an unexpected hunting ability that makes him a dangerous man beyond his power at bat when he unlimbers.
Jack McCarthy, former AL player and umpire, says the youth Valla looks better than Ty Cobb at the same age, praising his graceful fielding and strong throws from the garden.
A new point system at Rutgers caps student honors and campus activities at fifteen tallies to prevent overload, aiming to avoid a repeat of this year when star athlete Paul Duffy carried excessive duties that impaired scholastic work and rest.
California fans awarded Walt Christie a touring car at the California Stanford dual meet. Christie, who has led the Bruin track team for years, focused on the team’s care after his relay squad clinched the final event.
The piece recalls Urban Faber’s past bravado against the Cleveland Indians and notes his struggles this spring. It cites three encounters this season with two losses and one tense tie when the game was halted to catch trains, prompting questions about his effectiveness.
Cooper gave the Pirates the decisive edge by a ringing double after a dizzying Cubs approach. Pfeffer’s career prospects as a pitcher are questioned, while Marvich may be past his prime for major league play.
Four men fished all night on Wheeling Creek in Bridgeport Ohio using bonfires to attract fish. Police described the incident as all night fishing in the area.
Reports from Peking say Manchurian troops under General Chang Tso Lin are still falling back after a clash with General Yu Pei Fu’s army. The fighting marks ongoing hostilities in the region.
The Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for the condition of national banks as of the close of business May 5.
The trial of Governor Len Small on charges of conspiracy to embezzle state funds was halted today due to illness of Judge Claire C. Edwards of Lake County Circuit Court in Waukegan Illinois.
Ohio University baseball rallied for a 12 to 56 comeback victory over Denis on Friday and then won 7 to 6 at Capital University on Saturday in the season’s first foreign invasion. O’daffer, Andrews, and Schmidt led the attack with multiple extra base hits while pitchers Snyder and Cowden shut down the opponents at key moments. Capital and Cincinnati await as Ohio demonstrated strong defense and timely hitting in a two game swing.
Yesterday's scores show the American Association games with Columbus 2 Milwaukee 6, St Paul 7 Indianapolis 4, Louisville 15 Minneapolis 8, Kansas City 19 Toledo 5. In the American League St Louis 10 Cleveland 7, New York 8 Washington 1, Chicago 9 Detroit 7. National League scores include St Louis 8 Cincinnati 5, Pittsburgh 11 Chicago 5, New York 6 Philadelphia 0, Boston 4 Brooklyn 8.
Major league action listed for today includes Columbus at Minneapolis Indianapolis at Milwaukee Louisville at Kansas City in the American League. In the National League Brooklyn visits Pittsburgh with St Louis at Washington Cleveland at Philadelphia Chicago at New York and Detroit at Boston. No other games scheduled.
Van Sauers of St. Clairville, brother of Charles Sauers who was found dead in an Windsor alley Sunday, notified Windsor police he will arrive today to take charge of the body.
Box score fragment records three-base hit by O'daffer and stolen bases by R Belk Williams Earich with two by Wolf Stuart. Sacrifices by Belk and Ver Ridenour. Walks to Ride nour twice off Cowden and 5 total. Ridenour struck out eight times, Cowden four. Wild pitch by Cowden. Umpire Durfee at Williams College.
Yankee castoff Jess Doyle, now in the Vernon Pacific Coast league, is being tutored by Bill Kissick. After a checkered career with Greenville Atlanta Joplin and the Yankees, Doyle shows renewed form and may win a majors ticket.
King George and Queen Mary left for Belgium to visit King Albert and Queen Elizabeth. In Belgium they will tour the world’s most famous battlefields and meet national leaders during the visit.
Charles M. Jones of Buchtel faces a murder intent indictment after a May grand jury returned the charge of cutting and stabbing Oral Daugherty, Dover township trustee. Jones pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Judge Worstell in Athens county common pleas court and posted a $4,000 bond.
The Republican leaders led by Senator Lodge and the administration aim to wear down Democratic opposition to the McCumber tariff bill. They expect to force passage not later than August as part of a deliberate strategy.
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