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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1920
Page
2
The article explains battery separators as essential components placed between positive and negative plates. It discusses wooden and sea wood origins, treatment to remove impurities, and the need for clear thin material to allow electrolyte diffusion.
In a decorated Armory Chi Omega sisters and friends will host the Pan-Hellenic dance for Ohio University students. More than 150 tickets have been purchased for the event and an out of town orchestra will provide the music for dancing.
Miss Mary Watkins of Athens marries Rev. Alfred E. Linfield after meeting at Ohio Wesleyan. The ceremony at First M E church occurred at 4 p m with only family present. The bride, a graduate of Ohio University, taught English in Cleveland. the groom is a Ohio Wesleyan and Garnet Biblical Institute graduate. The couple leaves for Manteno to begin their new home.
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Wood entertained the Athens Reading club last night at their home in University Terrace. Islam was the Atlantic Monthly November article under discussion. Mrs. C. L. Strecker and Judge L. G. Worstell were readers and Mrs. A. Y. Wilcox and Mr. J. D. Brown were leaders.
Mrs. T. R. Biddie and Mrs. L. D. Poston hosted a bridge luncheon at the Biddie residence in Park Place. The event honored Mrs. J. J. Davia of Cincinnati with 26 guests seated at tables adorned by yellow button chrysanthemums and French baskets.
The Current Events club met at 189 Franklin avenue with President Mrs Anna White. Members discussed Americanization and heard talks by Mrs J V Jones and Mrs W Lea. A social session was planned for December 9 at Mrs James Woodworth’s home. The group voted to skip the next meeting on Thanksgiving Day.
The Woman's division of the department of physical education invites all members to an entertainment at Ohio University Symnasium next Tuesday. Ruth Carson provided tickets as courtesy for club members. After the program a social period with refreshments followed. Guests include Mr and Mrs B R Kittle and various locals visiting Ohio University.
Washington November 13 The Republican Publicity Association chairman Jonathan Ine Jr asserts the League of Nations is dead. He cites 1918 election repudiation 63 to 38 Senate vote 49 to 385 in 1920 and over 7 000 000 adverse votes in 1920. Harding will oppose re ratification and a revived covenant. Hapgood warns against revival.
Officials of the Athens Natural Gas Company warned that the winter supply will mirror last year. Domestic use will remain priority with no industrial allocations. Old burners reduce heat, but new burners can cut gas use by about fifty percent, though narrow street mains limit some homes.
The New York state boxing commission warned against the November 17 Leonard-Kelly bout at the Commonwealth Club. It said it would withhold payments and take action if the contest is found sham or collusive, and would prohibit it if possible. The commission will scrutinize officials assignments closely amid publicity and local opposition following Kellys knockout by Lew Tender.
London reports outline the British government’s Irish home rule bill. It preserves Ulster counties from Irish admin control and keeps key safeguards for United Kingdom interests. The measure aims to implement Lloyd George’s pledge that Great Britain cannot accept separation.
Mrs. Lillian Gohn of 120 North Water Street York Pennsylvania endured months of back pain shoulder ache and general weakness after a severe cold. She found relief after using Dr Williams Pink Pills reporting improved appetite color and strength plus disappearance of pains. Her mother also benefited and she recommends the remedy. The pills cost 60 cents per box and may be mailed by the Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY with a free book available on request.
Unconfirmed dispatches indicate Sebastopol, Wrangel s base in Crimea, may be evacuated. The city lies on the southwestern tip of the peninsula, over 100 miles south of Perekop, where Wrangel had hoped to hold against the Bolsheviks.
In Marietta Ohio Mrs Mollie Wofert 38 under temporary insanity is thought to have cut the throats of her two daughters Alice 7 and Esther 4 on a local farm and then killed herself. The three bodies were found in a cistern by the husband and a 16 year old son. Police say the woman likely placed the children in the cistern before taking her own life.
Friends report Mrs Adda Johnson sustained a broken right upper arm after slipping on a wet marble dining hall floor at Lindley Hall Thursday afternoon. She is at home at 77 South Court Street recovering.
Mrs Charles Sos ey (Lenore Kern) expresses heartfelt appreciation for courtesies shown when her mother was brought to her old home in Athens for burial.
Washington November 13. Cotton consumed during October 1920 totaled 399 837 bales compared with 556 041 bales for October 1919. Census Bureau announced today. These figures exclusive of lint.
Robert G. Byers of Byers Brokerage Company, Columbus, visited Athens to see W. A. Moorhead. Following a family habit of quick trades, he left with two unfamiliar automobiles, an unknown Athens restaurant, and several other items.
George M. Wilber chairing the Ohio Wool Growers' Association executive committee proposes the slogan Buy a Suit of Clothes to stimulate demand as wool prices and market conditions worsen. He cites bankers and wool producers warning of potential bankruptcies if clothing firms and growers fail to find relief.
Benny Leonard lightweight champion won easily in a ten round match at Camden New Jersey. K O Willie Loughlin from Allentown withstood punishment and was saved from a knockout several times.
A Bovel single wheel motor tractor can be attached to a wagon by using a short tongue in place of the standard tongue.
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