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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1920

Page

3

Decoration Day Program Planned by Veterans and Civic Groups

A joint G A R W R C American Legion and Chamber of Commerce committee lays out Decoration Day events for Monday May 31. Activities include cemetery decorations at Greenlawn and Fort Street, a Y M C A meal for veterans, a 2 PM parade starting on Fort Street, and a parade review from the Dew House balcony with W R C observers. Ex soldiers urged to assemble at 1:30 PM in uniform at the Y M C A.

W.R.C. American Legion Chamber of Commerce Dew House Fort Street American Legion Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Fort St

Complaints About Loose Dogs And Red Bird Shooting Persist

Reports of stray dog complaints and boys shooting red birds continue. Members urged to report violations to the president secretary or game protector. No meeting May 31 holiday. next meeting June 7.

Donald Sportmen News Lancaster Ohio

Nelsonville Memorial Service Notice and Local Ads

Notices announce memorial service for J R C U A M and I O O F members on Monday at 12 30 pm at their hall. Also ads for roofing spouting repair hats hemstitching a dance in K of P hall a Just Rite Millinery sale J R Gadsbury feed mill and dancing events with details on locations and timing.

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Columbus Women Guests of Mrs Lenox

Mrs. Fred Mulligan and Mrs. Geo W Hutchinson of Columbus are the guests of their mother Mrs Mary Lenox for a visit today and tomorrow.

Elmer Hough and Son Wellsburg W. Va Victor Hough Marion Coakley D. F. Shafer Columbus Rowenna Hawk Wilmington Ohio Lucile Kaelin Fred Mulligan Geo. W. Hutchinson Mary Lenox

Painters and Paper Hangers Meeting at Evans Shop

Lyons family thanks friends neighbors and Mr and Mrs Stout for support during illness and death of wife and mother. Gratitude expressed to minister and singers for consoling words and hymns. Meeting tonight at 7 30 at Chas Evans plumbing shop 105 W Washington St.

Chas. Evans Washington Street

Memorial Day Plans by Phil Kearney Post No 38 G A R

At a 1920 meeting the G A R post appointed executive and subcommittees for Memorial Sunday and Decoration Day. Details include graves, Laurel, floral duties, and a 10 AM assembly on May 30 to march to M E church for services at 10:30. The post thanks the Chamber of Commerce American Legion and Sons of Veterans for support.

Phil Kearney L. G. Matheny Eber Jones Eli Johnson J. W. Dillinger Laurel L. B. Williams Robert Evans P. W. Hickman Maggie Moor Orpha Nye Sarah Silcott Mary Green Mrs. Crothers Jane Wilkinson Mary Willis G. A. R. Post American Legion Boy Scouts Girl Scouts M. BE Chamber of Commerce American Legion and Sons of Veterans

Get Rid of Rheumatism With Chamberlain’s Liniment

Suggests using Chamberlain’s Liniment with plain directions for quick relief from rheumatism. Claims no internal treatment needed for chronic or muscular rheumatism and urges liberal use of the liniment.

Chamberlain's

Ohio hospitals face beds shortage and coverage gaps

In Columbus on May 27 the Ohio Hospital Association held its final meeting reporting only 2.4 beds per 1000 people. Thirty counties lack general hospital service and 23 have none. Food costs, nurse shortages, and staff shortfalls were cited as major issues, with officers to be elected at closure.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Hospital Association

Palmer Outlines Policies in Democratic Presidential Bid

New York May 27 Attorney General Palmer replying to 12 questions from farm groups outlined policy positions. He calls for strict regulation of food exchanges and expanding rural service to connect producers with consumers. He favors eliminating excess profits taxes and higher taxes on investment income, while opposing government ownership of railroads.

New York National Board of Farm Organizations Palmer

Favor Changes in Pension Law to Include Illegitimate Children

Ohio advocates support amending the mothers pension law to cover illegitimate children. Judge Frank Geiger of Springfield argued the pension protects children and urged extending coverage. Some opposition arose, but the State Association of Child Welfare endorsed the amendment.

Columbus Ohio State Association of Child Welfare Frank Geiger Springfield

Presbyterians Decide Fate of Inter Church Movements

Philadelphia May 27 The future of the New Era and Inter Church World Movements within the Presbyterian church was to be decided by commissioners at the general assembly. Opponents deem the movement dead over a proposed $500000 budget. The overture on ordaining women elders is expected to pass. W J Bryan’s talks on suffrage prohibition and the league of nations influenced session proceedings.

Philadelphia Presbyterian Church General Assembly W. J. Bryan League of Nations General Board of Education Marshall

Farmers ask Congress for 25 to 40 million revolving fund

Farmers' National Council urged Congress to create a revolving fund of 25 to 40 million dollars to purchase livestock machinery and other necessities to keep farms productive. Secretary Benjamin C. Marsh said farmers struggle to obtain loans and warned the nation’s food supply is at risk.

Washington United States Farmers’ National Council Congress Benjamin C. Marsh Marsh

Ohio State and Marshall set for weekend baseball clash

Ohio's baseball schedule highlights two home games this weekend with Marshall College on Saturday and Ohio State visiting Monday for the annual contest. Marshall, aiming to avenge a prior loss, carries confidence after beating C A once while Ohio State, a strong visitor, brings a formidable lineup led by Gullum. Gatchel, Young and Barstow slated for mound duties.

Ohio Marshall College Ohio State Gullum Marshall Huntington C. A Crimson and Gray Columbus Capital Gatchel Young Barstow

Officials Crack Down on Liquor on Steamer Li Co

In Baltimore authorities fined Captain Lassen of the steamer Li Co one hundred per cent Hooch seized on board. The liquor was confiscated and the vessel fined 176 dollars for the violation.

Baltimore Lassen Lico

Shot of Jazz Should Put You in 100 Class

Chicago May 27 Dr W Stalder told the Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs that dying before 100 is a serious offense. He urged jazz and avoiding chloroform for old folks with stiff joints. He warned that pure American stock is endangered and called for a coroner's inquest for deaths before fifty labeling them premature.

Chicago W. Stalder Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs Stalder

Woolen Company Chief to Plead on Lever Act Charges

William M. Wood of the American Woolen Company and two related firms face a federal court plea tomorrow before Judge Hand on 14 counts of profiteering under the Lever Act. Prosecutor Smyth cites 1920 profits up to 400 percent over 1919, with Wood earning about $1,000,000 in 1919 as president of both companies.

M. Wood American Woolen Company of New York Judge Hand Herbert C. Smyth Smyth Wood Knox Circuit Court of Appeals Federal Appellate Court Charles Evans Hughes

Auto crash victim Biehl in Logan hospital for tests

Fred Biehl of Hopkins gar age was taken to Cherrington hospital Logan after an auto crash on Mill street. Skull fracture suspected. second X ray to be taken from another angle. Biehl rested quietly and was conscious, though initially violent at impact. Water leak hunt on Court street continues. County agents urge more soybeans planting with inoculated seed. Swimming near Herrold Mill noted despite cold water. Athens lights to be washed under contract. Lou Morrison remanded to county jail awaiting arraignment. second run-in with Justice Helwig in weeks.

Fred Biehl Hopkins Cherrington Hospital Logan Millstret Biehl Logan Hospital G. W. Hopkins Lon Raymond Athens County Ohio Herrold Mill Athens Court Street Union Street Athens Electric Company Power Company Lou Morrison Millfield Edgar Mariner Justice Helwig Morrison Red Town Mr. Helwig

Will Debate New Industrial Law At Carnegie Hall

May 27 New York there will be no packed house for the debate between President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor and Governor Allen of Kansas tomorrow night Admission tickets have been divided evenly between labor partisans and Allen backers Alton B Parker will preside with Warren B Stone and William G Lee among the platform members, executives of the railroad unions.

New York

Smith 18 Named on Legal Committees

Columbus May 27 The Secretary for State Smith has been named to the Republican national convention legal committee by National Chairman Hays.

Columbus Smith Hays

Bemini to Reach Broadway Region Soon

Florida West Indies Airways, Inc. plans to start passenger service soon, bringing Bemini within about two hours of Broadway from balmy southern shores.

New York Bemini Broadway Florida West Indies Airways, Inc

Woman Learns Quietly From Crow’s Feet Wisdom

A muted proverb hints that aging takes a steady, unshowy route. The saying suggests restraint and self-awareness over boastful claims about appearance and time.

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