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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1921

Page

8

Yes Indeed Yes Indeed What Next

New York May 25 UPI The latest style secret concerns rouged knees as skirts rise. Sidney Brooks former czar era hairdresser now Waldorf beauty parlor manager says some assistants teach clients to apply a light powder rouge and faint ink tint on the knee caps. He notes a trend toward white hair among young women seeking older masculine appeal.

United Press New York Sidney Brooks Brooks Czar’s Palace Waldora

Wage cuts eyed for railroad workers by labor board

Washington officials say the railroad labor board will cut wages by about 600 million dollars, with a July implementation. A 590 million dollar reduction would trim annual labor costs from 3.9 billion, leaving about 200 million still in workers pay. Railroads expect to add 100 million in coal savings and resume hiring as freight recovers mid summer.

Ralph F. Couch Washington Railroad Labor Board Julius Parmalee of Railway Economics Labor Board Ee Roads Laboard

Dr. Srigley Undergoes Operation for Appendicitis

Dr H B Srigley a noted Athens dentist, required an operation for acute appendicitis at eland and Howe hospital at eight o clock Wednesday morning. He had previous flank trouble and a mild attack Tuesday afternoon. After midnight he endured severe pain and Athens physicians treated him through the night. Gangrene had set in the appendix and the condition was serious though recovery was expected.

Srigley Athens Eland and Howe Hospital

Special Music Convocation at Ohio University

Ohio University held a special music convocation on Wednesday morning. Mrs. C. L. Strecker gave a vocal solo and the college choir conducted by Dr. A. B. Thompson performed several selections.

Ohio University C. L. Strecker A. 8. Thompson

Seniors Picnic Postponed at Ohio University

The senior class party at Ohio University was postponed from Tuesday evening to Wednesday afternoon. Acting President Mr W. Chubb hosted the sixty five seniors at their bungalow after leaving the university at three. A picnic supper featured the evening's fun.

Ohio University Jr. W. Chubb

New bumper locks front wheels to deter car thefts

A new automobile bumper is designed to lock onto the front wheels, preventing wheel theft and adding a portable anti theft measure for vehicles. The device aims to deter thieves by immobilizing the front axle, offering owners a visible security option.

Governor Davis Explains Ponticos Pardon

Governor Harry L. Davis outlined why Stephen Ponticos was pardoned for abusing a 16 year old girl. The statement notes the sentence was the maximum with six years’ imprisonment plus a fine and compares it with harsher handling in similar Hamilton county cases. Ponticos developed perinitis amnia in jail, Dr. William Lindsay reported.

Columbus Stephen Ponticos Hamilton County Harry L. Davis Ponticus Hoffman Cincinnati William Lindsay Ponticos Davis

Class Six at First Methodist to Play At Playground

Outdoor sports will be offered for Class Six members at the city playground. John Lostro elected captain of the baseball group, with several teams to form. Non baseballers will have horseshoes tennis and volleyball. Games begin tomorrow at 2 oclock on Thursday and Saturday afternoons, Merrill Kerr reports.

First Methodist Church John Lostro Merrill Kerr

Local Visits Highlight Plains Area Social Roundup

The Plains residents list visitors and callers. Mrs. Esther Scott hosts Mrs. John Kanan and daughter from Somerset. Ed Burdette from Hebbardsville calls on Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith. Andy Carlish and son visit Mrs. Liz Guess. Earl Guseman and daughters from Casbondale stay with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bell. Charles Brown of Athens visits his parents. Sam Gabriel and Dr Nelson with Mrs. Nelson motor to Athens.

John Kanan Somerset Esther Scott Ed Burdette Near Hebbardsville Frank Smith Andy Carlish Nelsonville Liz Guess Earl Guseman Casbondale Jim Bell Charles Brown Athens J. K. Brown Sam Gabriel Nelson

Weekend Visits Trace Ties Across Local Families

Taylor Ridge Vern and Carl Robinett of Millfield were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Fred Olbers. Bertha Dalton of Glouster visited her parents Mr and Mrs William Dalton. Elza Chalfant and children of Trimble spent Sunday with Br and Mrs S H Wilke. Wm Swartz family visited Mr and Mrs Clarence Winn. Bert Judson and daughter from Glouster spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Herman Kempton. Fred Kempton visiting relatives in Chillicothe.

Vern Carl Robinett Millfield Fred Olbers Bertha Dalton Glouster William Dalton Elza Chalfant Trimble S. H. Wilke Wm. Swartz Clarence Winn Bert Judson Herman Kempton Fred Kempton Chillicothe

Greens Run Christian Sunday School Holds Banner Attendance

On Sunday May 23 Greens Run Christian Sunday School recorded 118 attendees. Rev and Mrs Boden led revival services with help from Rev Courtney and local pastor. midweek and Sunday sermons drew large crowds. Fifteen converts were baptized, and the Chauncey quartet supported gospel singing. An afternoon Psalm picnic followed morning services.

Greens Run Christian Sunday School Courtney Brother Boden Boden Chauncey Maynard King’s Men Nelsonville Christian Church Christ Greens Run Christian Church

Wrightstown and area weekend social notes

Wrightstown Mrs T E Morris returned home Sunday after visiting her daughter Mrs Russell Talbott in Chesterhill. George and Albert Katzenbach of Chauncey weekend with sister Mrs George Swart in Federal. A T Archer was a business visitor at Trimble Saturday. J H Mills of Elliott visited parents C C and Mrs Mills Sunday. D W Morris and daughter Marie were Amesville callers Saturday. Mr and Mrs G M June and children of Junction City were weekend guests of Silas Ahle. John Berry visited C Anderson near Amesville Sunday. Mrs Edward North and two children Mary and Harold visited her sister Mrs Albert Lent Sunday. Mrs Nora Ball and children of Mountville called on Mrs Mary Ball Sunday. Mr and Mrs Francis Murphy recently visited his parents near Mountville.

T. E. Morris Russell Talbott Chesterhill George Albert Katzenbach Chauncey George Swart Federal A. T. Archer Trimble J. H. Mills Elliott C. C. Mills D. W. Morris Marie Amesville G. M. June Junction City Silas Ahle John Berry C.anderson Edward North Mary Harold Albert Lent Nora Ball Mountville Mary Ball Francis Murphy Howard Murphy

Rainy Atlantic City Hinders Dempsey Power Research

A heavy downpour in Atlantic City and an autumn Australian experiment tie up Jack Dempsey in his quarters as he works on deriving a gas for power from sewage.

Jack Atlantic City United Press Jack Demp

Speeding lover bound for marriage hurried to Ellis Island

Anthony Godale, 30, traveling from Cleveland to New York in a flivver, was arrested in Scranton for not stopping long enough. He said he was en route to marry Ada Pickering of Liverpool, waited for him at Ellis Island after they met in the air service. Magistrate Myers urged slower travel on the way home.

Scranton Anthony Godale Cleveland New York Myers Godale Ada Pickering Liverpool Ellis Island

Judge Smith speaks at luncheon on state work and prices

Zanesville Ohio Wednesday Judge Harvey C Smith secretary of state spoke at the chamber of commerce noon luncheon. He outlined duties of the secretarys office including issuing corporation papers election machinery and auto licenses. He noted 700000 cars to be registered this year and projected seven million dollars in fees half to state half to districts. He urged cooperation among capital labor and state to lower prices and fight profiteering.

Harvey C. Smith Zanesville Ohio Chamber of Commerce Judge Smith Atwood Smith

United States to Shape Dominican Occupation Withdrawal

The United States will not rush to withdraw its 2418 Marines from Santo Domingo yet. A policy plan for withdrawal is being prepared by Secretary of State Hughes and awaits President Harding's approval. The approach to authority in Haiti and Santo Domingo remains under discussion as Harding weighed campaign criticism of Haiti's military governance.

A. L. Bradford Washington United States Black Republic Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Little Republic Hughes Harding Haiti

Ohio State students tout chemical whisker removal method

Frank and Fred Austin of Ohio State University in Columbus demonstrate a chemical facial mix that allegedly replaces the razor. They apply a gray, calcium carbide smelling compound, let it dry, then wash with cold water to remove whiskers.

Columbus Frank Fred Austin Ohio State University

Canaan Pta Plans Addition at Thursday Meeting

Canaanville May 25 The Canaan township Parent-Teacher Association will meet Thursday at 7 PM in the school building. A large attendance is urged to discuss plans for an addition to the school and to address the urgent need for more room before the new school year begins.

Canaanville Canaan Township Parent-Teacher Association

Patrolman Mistakes Kill Salesman In Chicago Auto Incident

In Chicago on May 25 a patrolman guarding Police Chief Fitzmorris home shot and killed John Gooney, a local salesman, after mistaking him for a bandit as he sat in an automobile. The officer involved was Patrolman Thomas Egan.

Chicago John Gooney Thomas Egan Fitzmorris Gooney

Tray Patent Secures Fit for Lunch Room Chair Arm

A new patent describes a serving tray designed to mount securely on the arm of a lunch room chair. The device provides stable support for meals and beverages, aiming to prevent spills during use.

Baptismal service at Patten's Millis draws large crowd

The U B church baptismal service at Patten's Millis Sunday afternoon immersed nineteen and sprinkled two. Mt Hermon members formed a sizable portion. Rev. Hitt officiated and no Mt Hermon Sunday school was held. Bartlett hosts a bachelor laureate address by Rev. Hitt for four Bartlett seniors graduating May 27. Community events include Amesville Musical Company performance and Mt Hermon school closing after nine months.

U. B Patten’s Millis Mt. Hermon Hitt Bartlett Amesville Musical Company Chloe Harris George D. Selby Shoeman Oath Jim Leslie Burfield Palmer Township William Beard Joe Evan Walters Dunbar Raymond McMurray Illinois Asa Dille Louise Edgerton Lillian Bardin Chas. Strode Bower Carpenter’s Lucy Huffman Maggie Harris Nelsonville Howard Harris

Ice Wagon Runaway Stuns Athens Corner

An Athens Ice and Storage Company wagon horse ran away at Congress and Washington street injuring no one. Driver Bert Ballinger had left the cart. the wagon struck the Palmer House corner, breaking both shafts and damaging the seat after a large ice cake. The horse survived uninjured.

Congress Washington Street Athens Ice and Storage Company Palmer House Bert Ballinger

Pilot Ed die Rickenbacker Plans One Stop Transcontinental Hop

May 25 report says Captain Ed die Rickenbacker, unfazed by a spill, prepared at Redwood City Flying Field for a one stop flight across the continent. He is set to start tomorrow with an intermediate stop at Omaha.

San Francisco Eddie Rickenbacker Redwood City Omeha

Dorothy Devore in ultra Nile fashion at Christie studios

A fragmentary caption notes Dorothy Devore in a costume described as ultra Nile at Christie studios in Hollywood California. The remark suggests Cleopatra might envy such a striking look and hints at Antony's reaction to the scene.

Cleopatra Christie Studios Holywood Cal Anc Dorothy Devore Antony Cleo Dorothy

Presbyterian churches reject immediate union bid

DON'T WANT UNION WINONA LAKE IND May 25 Presbyterian churches of the South today rejected the proposal of the northern church for immediate union.

Winona Lake Ind Presbyterian Churches of the South

Friends plan wife swap sparks divorce suits in Anderson

William Muncey and Gordon Huffman, longtime friends in Anderson, announce a plan to swap spouses. Divorce suits filed today lay groundwork for arranging the exchange as they pursue separate separations.

Anderson Ind William Muncey Gordon Huffman Muncey Huffman

Railroad wage cut linked to freight rate moves

Howard Elliott told the Senate interstate commerce committee that reduced freight rates would follow the planned wage cuts for unskilled labor. He spoke as the railroad labor board prepares to announce the wage reduction on June 1.

Washington Railroad ‘Labor Board Howard Elliott Senate Interstate Commerce Committee

Neckwear job ad jokes at Marion store

A Marion Ohio department store advertises for the neckwear department but limits applicants to women who can keep their minds on neckties and not home ties. The manager notes many young women quit to wed.

Marion Ohio

Funeral Arrangements for Mrs B F Calentine

Mrs B F Calentine of Sand Ridge dies at Chauncey after visiting Circlville and Columbus Hospital. Funeral Thursday at 10 from First Christian Church Chauncey with burial Nye Cemetery. She leaves husband and daughter Mrs Banfield of Sand Ridge and many relatives. Remains arrive in Chauncey today.

Chauncey B. F. Calentine Sand Ridge First Christian Church Nye Calentine Banfield Columbus Circleville Neice

Bloody battle rages as Sinn Feiners seize Dublin customs house

May 25 Dublin reports heavy civilian deaths in a clash between Sinn Feiners and Black and Tans after the capture of the Sinn Fein customs house. The siege saw arson and widespread destruction as both sides exchanged fire and grenades amid burning offices.

Dublin Irish Republican Army Black and Tan Sinn Feiners Sinn

Major Johnson Named Grand Marshal for Memorial Day Parade

Major 8S. M. Johnson has been chosen as Grand Marshal of the Memorial Day parade. The committee announced the selection on Wednesday. The parade forms at the Armory at noon and proceeds to the cemeteries for Memorial services.

Major Johnson

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