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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1919

Page

4

Eighth Grade Commencement Exercises at Presbyterian Church

The eighth grade class of the district held its commencement at the Presbyterian church on Saturday at two o clock. The program included music invocation recitations by Dale Wilson Jessie Robinson Violet Haybron and Virgene Wilson an address by Supt M Moore of Albany diplomas presented by Supt Guy Dinsmore and benediction. The class roll lists 30 pupils including Ray Lent Florence Sedwick Jessie Robinson Ferne Robinson Opal Moore Dean Kasler Dal Wilson Beatrice Porter Virgine Wilson Carlos Harris Thelma White Vera Douth Marjory Armstrong Walter Foutch Fred McKinley Violet Haybron Verl White Herman Ogg Beatrice Wogan Nile Hines Lee Hines Garnett Sayer Blanche Linscott Emory Koker Virgil Junod Flossie White Russell Brill Freda Linscott and Emory Bryson.

Presbyterian Church Dale Wilson Jessie Robinson Violet Haybron Virgene Wilson

Motives for Young Gardeners in a Victory Year

The article urges keeping children engaged in gardening by giving unselfish motives beyond money. It recalls wartime efforts where surplus produce funded charities and aided nations. It cites examples such as helping French orphans and donating proceeds to local charities to instill generosity while teaching about nature.

France

Savannah First Atlantic Steamship Paved Path to Air Travel

A hundred years ago the Savannah crossed the Atlantic in 29 days and 11 hours, using sails when seas were rough. The Great Western then gave regular trans Atlantic service in 15 days. The piece notes training and patience will advance aviation and air travel despite talk of tunnels.

Savannah Atlantic Liverpool Great Western New York Mother

Ohio Interrogation Points By J W Tannenill

Ohio has supplied several U S supreme court associate justices including McLean Swayne Matthews Day and others with four longer serving than McLean. From 1889 to 1903 Ohio rarely held no continuous presence in court while Wade Hendricks Fairbanks Pendleton Thurman figures in national offices. The lone House speaker was J Warren Keifer from Springfield 1881 83.

Ohio John McLean Noah H. Swayne Stanley Matthews William R. Day McLean Marshall Story Field Harlan U. S. Supreme Court Benjamin F. Wade Johnson Hendricks Fairbanks Pendleton and Thurman J. Warren Keifer Springfield

Classic Egg Boats and Nut Loaf Recipe Card

A home cookbook page details recipes and tips: Eggs Poached in Tomato Sauce served on buttered toast with paprika. Lettuce and Onion Salad with mayonnaise dressed leaves. Nut Loaf with nut meat, dry bread crumbs and white sauce. Orange Spanish Cream with gelatin and whipped cream. tips to remove odors, and cauliflower and peas cooking hints.

Side Talks by Ruth Cameron on Paid and Unpaid Work

Ruth Cameron argues that social service or volunteer work does not translate to business value. She cites a wife praised for club leadership and war work, yet unlikely to secure a paid executive role. A war headquarters example shows poor guest reception, contrasting with business standards. She questions the long-term viability of a philanthropic effort run by wealthy women.

Ethel D— Club F—s Busines

After Four Years of Hell The World Seeks Stable Peace

The text laments postwar chaos and asserts that years of war left society unsettled. It argues bombs mailed in fear will die away, and that resuming old life is unlikely without paying a heavy cost. The speaker cautions against naive expectations of a smooth return to normalcy.

Hell Houstonia

Dimmer Story and Menagerie Tale Collide in Simple Wit

A dimmer story recalls a husband’s unchanged courting mood after marriage. A traveling show features a trained lion and lamb living together until the lamb’s strength grows, forcing separation. A child’s joke about a “Female” animal at the 200 venue closes the piece with humor.

Menagarie

Opinions Reprinted From Philadelphia Inquirer And Baltimore American

The Philadelphia Inquirer warns that most Reds opposing the government are aliens and suggests deportation. The Baltimore American condemns German terror plots and calls for rooting out such threats from our soil. A flippant aside on food flavor and fabric repair interrupts the flow.

Philadelphia Inquirer United States Baltimore

Mines prepare for work with electric hoist at site

Local notes report the mines are not yet working but are installing an electric hoist for readiness. Several residents visited, attended funerals, and church events are noted, including a children’s day at the Christian Church planned for the last Sunday in June. A new moisture device using a fruit jar and rubber tubing was invented to aid dust control.

Lee McWilliams McBride Brooksville William Davis William Beckle Matheny Salem The Christian Church Carsey Fred Turner H. Brook H. Brooks No. 10 the Plains Huntes George Frances William Graham

Public Forum Echoes Reconstruction A C E Convention

The Hocking Valley C E Union met Saturday and discussed postwar church world issues. Dr Wilcox urged a tolerant cooperative stance between races and urged utilization of talent to improve inter racial relations. Reported as a hopeful push for reconstruction and democracy.

Hocking Valley Wilcox First Presbyterian Church Union Dr. Wilcox

Fleming and kin visit Amesville on business trip

Amesville reports T. M. Fleming traveled to Columbus on Wednesday for business. He was accompanied by his daughter Miss Cora, former county commissioner Robt. Smith, his uncle Alex Mooney of Princeton Ind, and nephew I A McDaniel of the 168th Rainbow Division. Word was received Thursday morning.

Ing B. A. Ellis George Fleming Columbus S‘leming Lizzie Henry Herbert H. Henry Mary Balderson Minerva Marietta Rowena Dean Stewart Philander Davis Emma Patterson Beverly Cincinnati Ralph Beasley Athens D. M. Beasley W. R. Goddard Ben Covert O. I France T. M. Fleming Miss Cora Robt. Smith Alex. Mooney Princeton Ind I. A. McDaniel 168Th Rainbow Division

Freckle Cream Made From Lemons and Orchard White

A household tip claims mixing the juice of two lemons with three ounces of orchard white yields a cheap freckle and tan lotion. Apply daily to face neck arms and hands to fade freckles and blemishes and produce a clear soft skin. The mixture is described as harmless and non irritating.

E. T. Cook Jr. Corners Sprinter Fame at Cornell

E. T. Cook Jr., a noted Cornell sprinter, discusses his rise in track and field. He reflects on training, key races, and ambitions as he nears major competitions this season.

E. T. Cook, Jr Cornell

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Athens Daily Messenger Gardners J. W. Tannenill Ruth Cameron By Walt Mason Dimmer Stories Bobby Luhrig Amesville DR. J.C. Jones Company Charleston Cames i Sciente R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO Winston-Salem, N. C
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