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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1922
Page
8
At Thursday night meetings the congregation enjoyed Hallelujah to Thy Name from the new hymn book. A committee of 27 ladies will organize morning prayer locations, with Mrs. Tullis meeting after service. Evening programs every night and delegations from neighboring towns are invited for varied sessions.
A youth gathering hears a striking sermon on The Sins of Imagination by Mr Wieand. The talk contrasts with a prior Doctor's address and moves many to tears as teens reflect on impatience. Song service is set for 6 45.
Greek sources report a Turkish plot to assassinate former premier Venizelos during a planned trip to Belgrade. The trip was canceled and Venizelos sought Swiss protection for his Near East peace conference attendance at Lausanne.
In Washington on November 3 President Harding was asked to settle a dispute over next year’s navy size. Secretary Denby and budget director General H M Lord disagree on maintenance estimates, with navy offices protesting a slash that would hamper construction to meet the five power treaty standard.
Santaroba California November 3 It was learned today that Luther Burbank famed plant wizard has been confined to his bed for four days with a cold His condition today was reported about the same.
Judge B H Gary chairman of United States Steel accepts service and will testify before the Federal Trade Commission in the Pittsburgh base case on Monday.
A $500 robbery at the West Kirby Avenue branch of the Kelsey Wheel Company ended when one bandit was captured and severely wounded after the pursued car struck a post. The loot and two revolvers were recovered. The captured bandit was shot by C. W. Fox who fired from the office with a riot gun.
The air giant T-2 left Rockwell Field at 6 59 55 am for a coast to coast flight. Pilots Lieutenant Oakley Kelley and John McReady expect to maintain eastward flight through today tonight and tomorrow and plan to land at Mitchell Field Mineola Long Island around 4 pm Saturday eastern time.
Reports from Constantinople say the sultanate was abolished and the Turkish sultan deposed as many monarchs lose power or flee. Exiled rulers include the German Kaiser in Holland, Charles of Hungary and Austria in Madeira, Nicholas in Russia, Constantine in Italy, the crown prince in Holland, and King Boris of Bulgaria with limited title. Greek newspapers accuse Constantine of cowardice during the Asia Minor crisis.
Mary E. Sams of Athens seeks divorce from Daniel A. Sams with temporary and permanent alimony and restoration to her maiden name Mary Lillie. Freda Smith of Nelsonville files for divorce from Raymond Smith over abandonment and custody of two minors. Dorothy E. Nice seeks divorce from Dale E. Nice with alimony and custody of their 15 month old child. Mary Kasty of Hunterdon accuses her husband of choking and abuse and asks for divorce alimony and return to her maiden name Mary Horvat. Athens county reported unofficial results last but official counts first.
Athens County Board of Elections reports only 101 absentee ballot applications three days before the fall election versus 360 cast at the primary. Secretary H Smith has instructed unofficial precinct returns be sent to the state as soon as voting concludes.
Washington Nov 3 The Republican congressional committee reports 9726 since its first six day filing, bringing total spending to 526635 to aid congressional candidates. The update shows 500 allocated to each of six Ohio candidates, with prior history noting 2000 per district in hot races two years ago.
Secretary of Agriculture Henry C. Wallace told President Harding in Washington that the political situation looks very favorable for the administration in Ohio Indiana Michigan Nebraska and Missouri after he returned from speaking engagements in those states.
A telegram confirms Ray Judd who killed a girl and wounded another then died by suicide near Fick Michigan Wednesday was not the former Athens boy. The Judds once lived in Athens and now reside in Otsego Michigan, clearing confusion from similar names.
Firefighters fought a massive blaze that leveled the Dan Hall and roller skating rink at Star Light Amusement Park in the Coney Island of the Bronx. The loss was estimated at $100,600. No injuries were reported.
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