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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1922
Page
8
A newspaper notice promotes Othine double strength freckle remover offered by druggists with a money back guarantee if freckles persist. It claims an ounce suffices and promises a clear complexion at little or no cost if effective.
Athens delegates Rev M F Chatley Rev F M Evans and Rev A Y Wilcox join leaders from other denominations in Columbus to review the Ohio Federation of Churches program for the next year.
Chicago May 25 The end of a perfect partnership was in sight with the divorce filing by Carl E Akeley world famous explorer against Mrs Delia Akeley his expedition companion. He charges desertion in 1917. Married 1902 they were together on African expeditions and she saved his life by shooting an infuriated elephant while they faced danger.
In the San Lorenzo district of Rome fighting between Fascists and Communists raged through the night. At least one person was killed and more than 40 sustained injuries as the street battles continued.
A blaze in Portouth Va. damaged a moving picture theatre and part of the Masonic Temple early today. The fire forced guests from the Monroe Hotel next to the theatre.
Detroit sisters Margaret and Regina Wendlandt were arrested in Chicago on auto theft charges. Police say the pair traveled from Detroit in borrowed cars to commit thefts. the sisters deny stealing vehicles.
Sand Rock residents host and visit neighbors including Mrs Minnie Colvin and Mrs Fannie Ogg in recent days. Visitors include George Ogg, Leonard Lowery, Lelia Van Dyke, Hilman Jones, and families from Rockland and Columbus. Herkimer chamber of commerce programs Friday feature orchestra, male and women’s quartets. daily market quotes and late news bulletins planned.
Addie Snedden dies of flu in Le Mans France after wartime service with the 386th HQ Co 84th Division. Funeral Sunday May 28 at 1 PM at M. FE church Alfred Meigs County with burial there. Foster son of Lydia Bentz Coolville. Legion Post Pomeroy to lead service. Rev Shaver Chesire officiates.
Report says Squire Hedges and John Finsterwald will attend a gathering as Watch Dog is away and there will be ample cats for everyone at the scene.
The Plains Ohio May 25 The class play Civil Service will be staged Friday night at the high school auditorium ending the year. The Plains production is expected to be the best in recent times with a cast including Herman Humphrey Herschell Darnell James Moore Anna Jellison Lela Coon Paul Fisk Irene Gabriel Elmer Bricker Marie Davis Maud Thorne and Mildred Davis.
May 25 report says detectives arrested a man believed to be one of two slayers of Policeman Thomas Clark and Lieutenant Terrance Lyons. Authorities allege the killings were part of a terrorism campaign by labor unions opposing the Landis building trades wage award.
A dated summary listing key historical figures linked to Ohio. Entries include Col Crawford’s 1782 expedition against Wyandots from Mingo Bottoms, birth and death notes for John K. Miller (1777–1863), John J. McCook (1806–1911), John S Harrison (1804–), and John O’Neill (1821–1905) with birthplaces and death locations such as Mount Vernon Zanesville Philadelphia North Bend Carrollton.
In a single week more than two million pilgrims bathed in the sacred waters of the Ganges at Allahabad, the holy city, drawing crowds from across regions seeking spiritual rites and cleansing in the river.
Major W. T. Blake delaying his round the world airplane flight from England. He remains in Paris to make further readjustments to his aircraft before resuming the journey.
Akron was chosen as the next Lions convention city at the close of the annual state meeting in Lima on Wednesday May 25. The decision marks the selection after a state gathering where Akron’s candidacy was discussed by Lions officials and members.
Peach Ridge hosts a June 4 Children’s Day at the Peach Ridge school house with Class Six men’s chorus singing and an old time basket dinner. Family attendance urged for a good time.
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