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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1922
Page
7
Girl Scouts Troop 1 marked its fourth birthday with a Tuesday evening dinner at the Presbyterian church. A three course meal, rose cup favors, and games followed the meal.
Wu Pei Fu may accept a unification plan and conference to end civil strife in China. Expected talks could be held in Shanghai with a push to form a new parliament constitution and president, removing armed politicians. Patriotic leaders press to cleanse China’s political house.
An old warning notes that most soaps and shampoos use excess alkali harming the scalp and hair. It promotes Mulsified coconut oil shampoo, claiming it is pure grease free cheap and leaves hair soft clean and easy to manage. A few teaspoons in water make rich lather and rinse easily.
Ohio wool prices hold firm with Delaine wool at 50 cents per pound delivered east and half blood at 45 cents. Medium combing wools quoted 35 to 41 cents. Boston Transcript noted 48 cents top price. Over 206000 pounds received at Columbus warehouse with 83000 shipped out. Foreign markets advance and cloth prices rise, supporting wool values amid favorable tariff outlook.
J. J. Schmidt Charles DeMolet Rev E S Berry and Francis Lavelle attended a Lima pow wow for the Knights of Columbus. The convention planned officer elections for the coming year and routine business. The Athens group enjoyed the trip and were well hosted. DeMolet and Schmidt, returning by auto, ended up looping back to Troy, Ohio after getting lost on the road.
Charles Roe and Jack Sands, both of Athens, arrested near the old brick plant on East State street about 4 pm Tuesday by Officer Harry Cunningham. They faced drunk and disorderly charges, fined $10 each and costs totaling $18.20 by Mayor Roush. Roe planned to pay. Sands was ordered to work off the fine on city streets. They had 28 dice, two horse dice, in their possession.
The county treasurer announces the June tax books are open and will stay open until July 20 for mid-year payments. Taxpayers are urged to request statements early to avoid delays as the office handles a rush period.
The body of David Hall will be brought to Athens Thursday morning at 9 45 and taken to the chapel of the West Union street cemetery where short services will be held and burial made.
Kenneth Bachman aged 13 died in a Wheeling hospital after an automobile driven by Cotts struck him. Eyewitnesses say the accident was unavoidable and occurred last night.
Dena Lenora Howett, daughter of Dana and Lelia Howett, died aged three years and ten months. Her brief life left a sweet influence, with funeral held Friday at Burlingham with burial in Burlingham Cemetery. The family thanks friends, Rev. Thompson, those who assisted at services and floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Dana Howett
Harold F. McCormick president of International Harvester says American business shows marked improvement with returning confidence and higher farm product prices. He notes better farmer purchasing power on the upswing and predicts continued recovery. Russia operations persist amid wartime upheaval with output limited by current conditions.
Chicago report details Navy deserter Dave Wolman who posed as a fellow seaman to return to service after May 1921 discharge. He helped capture deserter Mike McCar thy to claim a $50 reward, then received a two year brig sentence after a January court martial. He later sought release from jail by U S Commissioner Mason.
West Virginia prosecutors pivoted from treason charges against MIN Bliz gard to proving the murder of Deputy Sheriff John Gore during Blair Mountain. Belasco Carpenter testified Edgar Combs admitted the killing as eight miners faced bail in the case. Combs was not among the eight detainees.
A Tuesday evening charity card party at the Masonic Temple in Athens drew many attendees, organized by local women to aid the Woman's City Federation relief fund. The event raised 86 dollars with expected contributions pushing the total beyond 100 as remaining ticket holders mail in payments. Poor weather and stormy conditions limited turnout but sponsors remain optimistic about soon reaching the hoped for total.
The Plains report lists Sunday guests visiting Mr. and Mrs. Liz Guess including Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Burson and son from Athens and Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Wolf with children from near Connett. Willard Wallace and a friend planned a fishing trip to Fisher Station. Herman Humphrey and three friends drove to Straitsville on Sunday. A newborn nine pound daughter arrived to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Laverly. Ike Wallace and family attended a grandson’s funeral at Greenlawn cemetery on Sunday.
Mingo Junction reports Carnegie Steel plant will restart two blast furnaces tonight after weeks idle due to coke shortages from a mine strike. The plant will operate fully next week, employing about 1,500 workers.
A new series of tales for young readers follows four footed creatures in American woods and fields in amusing adventures. The text invites children aged three and up to enjoy playful animal exploits and gentle humor.
In Williamsport Indiana a cyclone wrecked Hedrick village scenes at Mrs. Etta Hurley home. The funnel cloud left Mrs. Hurley nearly nude yet unharmed while her 18 year old daughter stood nearby unscathed. A plane marked the former location of the house.
The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen reports more than 58 million dollars has been paid out in death and disability claims to members and families, highlighting the union’s financial assistance program and its reach.
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