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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1922

Page

2

Logan Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Occupations

Miss Sophia Larimer of Lancaster, trained nurse, spent the weekend in Logan with her brother James Larimer and family. Mrs Dan Goss of Sugar Grove visited Mr and Mrs William Ellinger. Theodore Newman’s wife returned home after four weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs William Ward of New Straitsville. Hugh Kelley of Nelsonville visited his mother Mrs Nell in Logan. Oliver Brown of Columbus visited Mr and Mrs Joe Egger. Frank Harden motored to New Plymouth for a day with relatives.

Logan Sophia Larimer Lancaster James Larimer Miss Larimer Dan Goss Sugar Grove William Ellinger William Ward New Straitsville Theodore Newman Hugh Kelley Nelsonville Logan Sunday Nell Frank Harden New Plymouth

County Bridges Damaged by Flood Shaped Repair Plan

A county wide review reveals up to ten bridges damaged by high waters with many more affected. The board meeting Friday prioritized bridge replacement and repairs before further road improvements. A commissioner estimated flood damage could total about $10,000 to the county.

Runaway Ford Truck Damages Hill Street Home

Harry Hammon of Hammon grocery tried a game delivery in a Ford truck on Hill street. He left the vehicle to take an order, and it rolled down the steep grade across Market street crashing into the McCray residence. No injuries reported. damage to house and truck repaired.

Harry Hammon Hammon S’riday Hill Street Market Street McCray

Turn er Body Buried Here After Columbus Death

The body of Mrs. Clarence Turner, who died in Columbus last Wednesday, was brought to this city Saturday and interred at Oak Grove Cemetery. She and her husband were former residents of near McArthur.

Clarence Turner Columbus Oak Grove Cemetery Near McArthur

Mrs Gutliph trip to Columbus with three ladies

Mr and Mrs EF A Gutliph traveled to Columbus on Friday with Mrs Mariah Stoneburner Mrs William Bort and Miss Florence Bort. Stoneburner aged past 90 stood the trip well and with her daughter Mrs Bort they visited Mrs William McCormick another daughter in Columbus.

EF. A. Gutliph Columbus Mariah Stoneburner William Bort Florence Bort Stoneburner Bort William McCormick

Opening of Knichis of Columbus Fun Feast at White Arcade

The local Knichis of Columbus prepare a three day Fun Feast and Carnival to dedicate their new lodge room on the second floor of the White Arcade building. The event begins at 12 30 Thursday with ceremonies and music and offers visitors a souvenir. Most Arcade tenants will be open, except the Pharmacy which Blaine Johnson will open around early June.

Order Knichis of Columbus White Arcade Blaine Johnson

Merry Makers Club Hosts Delightful Evening

Mrs Don Ackers welcomed fourteen young ladies and two guests Mrs Everett Braley and Mrs Theo Johnson to the Merry Makers club Friday evening. The treasurers report showed a treasury balance of twenty five dollars, and the highlight was a two course lunch served by the hostess.

Don Ackers Merry Makers Club Everett Braley Theo Johnson

Mothers Day Observed in Logan Churches

Mothers Day was fittingly observed in Logan Sunday with special programs at most churches. The aged mothers were driven to church in machines, and hundreds wore flowers in tribute to both living and deceased mothers. City Sunday schools also had strong attendance with special opening music.

Logan

Mrs Ruth Franzen Operated At Cherington Hospital

Mrs Ruth Franzen wife of Ed ward Franzen of West Hunter Street was taken to Cherington hospital where she underwent surgery Saturday for a complication of diseases. Her condition, though serious, is reported favorable.

Ruth Franzen Edward Franzen West Hunter Street Cherrington Hospital

Daylight Saving Confuses Washington Workers

Washington May 15 The national capital's daylight saving plan nicknamed rag time began this morning causing confusion as some workers started an hour early while others followed the old schedule.

Washington National Capital

New Permit System to Govern Alcohol Withdrawals in Ohio

Federal prohibition director announces immediate rigid lines on medicinal and manufacturing withdrawals. New water marked forms will be used. prescriptions may be limited to one quart for emergencies. Printing and rollout planned within days across Ohio.

Columbus J. E. Russell Federal Prohibition Ohio

Arena skit marks start of 1922 yearbook drive at Athens High

Athens high school students staged a morning chapel skit featuring Melba Woodworth Ross Gandee Homer Laird and Angella Woods to promote subscriptions to The Arena the 1922 yearbook editor Lewis Brown and business manager Abbott Wilcox say the book will include photos from manual training shop domestic science and machine shop departments developed under Superintendent C F Stailey with Mr Mardis and Principal Rupp supervising the edition James Blazler participates as a child actor underscoring the value of yearbooks in recalling pleasant high school days.

Athens Chapel Melba Woodworth Ross Gandee Homer Laird Angella Woods Lewis Brown Abbot Wilcox James Blazler FB. Stailey Mardis Rupp

President of New Croatian Republic in Agram

M Redovitch, named president of the new Croatian republic, is in Agram where his cabinet is in session. The territory over which he presides has withdrawn Serbia.

M. Redovitch Republic of Croatia Agram Croatia Serbia

Evangelist Elmer Starr Headlines Athens Church Meetings

Special evangelistic meetings run this week at the Church of God on Hocking Street in Athens. Evangelist Elmer Starr, based in Columbus for 41 years, leads services nightly at 7 pm with a Sunday morning sermon honoring Godly mothers and a Saturday evening life story presentation.

Church of God Hocking Street Elmer Starr My. Starr Theather Columbus Evangelist Story

Promoter Cochran denies Dempsey Carpentier bout on tap

Charles B Cochran writes from London denying any plan to stage a Dempsey Carpentier reunion or a Dempsey Will s match in the near future. He doubts a promoter would risk Dempsey in a ring with the husky negro and dismisses a comeback bid.

Charles B. Cochran London Dempsey Carpentier Beckett Wells Cochran

Yesterday's Results in American Association Play

Weather cancelled games in Columbus at St Paul and Toledo at Minneapolis. Milwaukee beat Louisville 11 to 10 and Kansas City posted a 10 to 8 win over Indianapolis.

Columbus St. Paul Milwaukee Louisville Kansas City Indianapolis Toledo Minneapolis

Prospect Terry Joins McGraw Range From Atlanta

Dug up by John McGraw is Terry a 23 year old southpaw from Atlanta with minor league experience. He debuted with Newman in 1915 and spent time in Shreveport and Memphis before working at Standard Oil in Memphis. Terry is versatile and has played first base outfield and pitched.

John McGraw Terry Atlanta McGraw Newman Club Cardinals Shreveport Memphis Tennessee Standard Oil Works Southern Association Little Rock Jawn

Athens High Dominate Nelsonville In Season Opener

Athens High School overwhelmed Nelsonville High School 14 to 1 in the opener. Sweeney pitched well for Athens allowing four hits with seven strikeouts, while Nelsonville errors and Longley’s struggles fueled the lopsided game.

Athens High School Nelsonville High School Ohio Field Athens Longley Nelsonville Linton Sweeney McConahay

Baseball scores from the American League slate

Washington beat Cleveland 4 to 3 while Detroit defeated New York 8 to 2. No other games were on the schedule.

Washington Cleveland Detroit New York

National League Scores Big Wins Across Evening Card

Brooklyn defeats Cincinnati 6 to 4 and New York edges Chicago 5 to 4 in ten innings. Philadelphia tallies 5 runs to beat St. Louis 1 with no other games scheduled.

Brooklyn Cincinnati New York Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis

Baseball matchups listed for Tuesday schedule

Columbus at St Paul, Toledo at Minneapolis, Louisville at Milwaukee, Indianapolis at Kansas City. Cleveland at Washington, St Louis at Philadelphia, Detroit at New York, Chicago at Boston. Brooklyn at Cincinnati, Boston at Pittsburgh, New York at Chicago, Philadelphia at St Louis.

Minneapolis Milwaukee Weeese Indianapolis St. Paul Kansas City Columbus Louisville Pore Lonnie New York Menee Enene Detroit Ewame Philadelphia Ne Boston Wa Chicago Serme Il Washington New York Eee St. Louis Wasanne Chicago Wenn Philadelphia Brooklyn Eeeweees Cincinnati Wee Ee Boston American Association Toledo Cleveland New York Brooklyn Pittsburgh

Bomb Hurled at Belfast Streetcar Full of Women

A fuse bomb exploded into a street car in central Belfast as it carried women and children. A flower seller doused the fuse with water, likely preventing a disaster.

Belfast

Ex press messenger shoots robber during attempt in Tuscon Ariz

In Tuscon Ariz an express messenger stopped a robbery when he fired at an unidentified assailant early today, killing the would be robber. Police investigated the incident as an armed robbery attempt on the Golden State Limited train from California to the east.

Tusbcon Ariz Golden State Limited Southern Pacido

Observance of Mother's Day Noted by Athens Printer

J. H. Hines, a longtime Athens printer, recalls Mother's Day with his five living siblings. The eldest, 78 in July, is joined by twins John and Rebecca Burt of Athens, Cornelia Burt of London Ohio, Cornelius Burt of Ashland Nebraska, and Hiram Burt of Madison County.

J. H. Hines Athens Mr. Hines John Rebecca Burt Athens County Cornelia Burt London Ohio Cornelius But Ashland Nebraska Hiram Burt Madison County

Radio Notes for Conn National Concert Series May Nineteenth

Radio notes announce a nationwide broadcast of Conn instruments concerts from eleven stations May 19. The third series features top dance orchestras and soloists, using Conn instruments and organized by G. Conn Lid of Elkhart Indiana. Programs mix popular tunes with dance numbers and solos.

United States C. G. Conn Lid Elkhart Indiana America G. Conn Ltd Conn

George Sisler and Ken Williams Shine in Baseball Spotlight

George Sisler, a standout first baseman, continues his strong form this season as Ken Williams also hits home runs, keeping the spotlight on top players from Michigan A. and beyond.

George Sisler Suewies Ken Ken Williams Michigan A

Ohio Upsets Northern in 16 6 Erratic Weekend Game

Ohio turned the tables on Ohio Northern in the Saturday second game, winning 16 to 6 after a wild start. Snyder held the mound for Ohio and, despite shaky support at times, kept the game in hand as Herron, Stuart, and Snyder combined for strong hitting and steady play.

Ohio University Ohio Northern Ohio Northern Berta Stuart

Pillary Captures Famous Preakness at Pimlico

Pillary wearing the colors of R. T. Wilson won the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico in Baltimore. Hea finished second and June Grass third as crowds cheered the Saturday race.

THE Hea June

Escaped Lightning Rider Reports Bolt Passed Unharmed

London May 15 Canta Herne an aviator who arrived from Paris said his machine passed through a bolt of lightning without damage He was not injured in any way

London

Dempsey Returns Home After European Victory Tour

American heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey returns to his homeland amid cheers from hundreds of admirers. He praises his trip and confirms a return bout with Georges Carpentier, the light heavyweight champion, to be staged in Europe before June 1923.

London Jack Dempsey Dempsey Georges Carpentier Europe

The Difference Between Position and Job

The saying contrasts a person who treats a role as mere rank with one who makes the role his duty. It suggests that failing to take a position as work leads to instability and loss of both title and employment.

Ohio Auto Association convention opens in Columbus

About 500 delegates attended the Ohio State Automobile Association convention at the Southern hotel in Columbus, opening today with members gathering for meetings and discussions.

Columbus Ohio State Automobile Association Southern Hotel

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