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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1919

Page

5

Social notes highlight club meetings and visits

Mrs Hal M Woods hosts Priscilla Needle Club at 2 80 o'clock. Women’s Music Club to be entertained by Mrs Carl Beasley at 7 pm. Mr M S Nelson returns home from two day visit with relatives on Central and Richland avenues. Kindergarten Mothers club to hold an important afternoon meeting at Ellis Hall. Mrs C W Gullette heads to Florida by motor via Washington Coast. gone one month. Interdenominational Home Missions Day of Prayer at First M E Church at 2 30 pm. Mrs Fred Hipsher of Duncanwood Ohio a local business visitor. Mr Charles H Townsend visiting relatives in town. Presbyterian Woman’s Bible Class gathers for a social at Mrs A O Sloane’s home. Christmas boxes and refugee work items collected. Dinner hosted by Mrs Walter Wilson in honor of Miss Gretchen Easler with pink white decor and candles. music and dancing by guests.

Home Missions The Presbyterian Church A. O. Sloane South Court Street Walter Wilson Gretchen Easler Josephine Weaben Logan Margaret Spencer Nelsonville Rachel Silvas Mary Williams Frances Webster Thens Josephene Weaben

Auxiliary reorganized as Phi Delta Theta auxiliary

Mothers wives and sisters of Phi Delta Theta members met at 2 PM at Mrs T R Biddles home Park Place to reorganize after disbanding. The new group Phi Delta Theta auxiliary will meet first Wednesday each month at the West Mulberry chapter house. Officers include Mrs Roe Zenner president Mrs Charles H Harris vice president Mrs E B Morrison secretary Mrs Harry Beckley treasurer and advisory chair Mrs P G Hibbard with board members Mrs William LeFever Glouster Mrs Harry Leeper Stewart Mrs W G Danford and Mrs Franz Woodworth.

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity T. R. Biddle Park Place Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary West Mulberry Street Pi Beta Phi Roe Zenner Charles H. Harris E. B. Morrison Harry Beckley P. G. Hibbard William LeFever Glouster Harry Leeper Stewart W. G. Danford Franz Woodworth

Federal Courts Talk by Prof Hoover at Social Literary Club

L C Hear Strong Address Prof T N Hoover of Ohio university spoke to the Social Literary club Tuesday at Mrs C T Moore’s home on The Federal Courts. The program included a soprano solo by Mrs C C Millikan and a piano duet by Jennie Moore and Mary Brock, followed by a luncheon.

L. C. Hear T. N. Hoover Ohio University C. T. Moore Carpenter Street Hoover United States C. C. Millikan H. W. Conner Jennie Moore Mary Brock 8. R. Brock

Bodies of 115 U S soldiers return from Siberia

The bodies of 115 American soldiers who died fighting Bolsheviks in Siberia arrived in Hoboken aboard the U S Lake Daraga. A fitting ceremony marked the pier arrival with flag drapery and military escort as each casket was moved to a mortuary chapel for services.

Siberia U. S Lake Daraga Hoboken

Striking coal miners in Athens County hold line in Washington talks

Striking coal miners in Athens County refuse to return to work until a new agreement is reached in Washington. While some small mines reportedly reopen, locals say no union mines operate. Workers insist they will stay out “six months if necessary” for a better deal as they anticipate a conference in Washington and a holiday-season resolution.

Athens County Washington

Education of modern kind urged by chamber luncheon speaker

Nearly thirty Athens ladies attended a midweek Chamber of Commerce lunch where Supt. Morgan spoke on modern education and its application to public schools. He faulted narrow curricula, noted 92 percent of students fail to finish high school, and urged courses that help pupils discover their talents rather than forcing fitments.

Athens Chamber of Commerce Chamber Morgan Motor Iy Poorlie School Erea Ville Roine

Prince Edward Albert Visits New York Stock Exchange

Edward Albert Prince of Wales halted trading for two minutes as brokers cheered the royal visitor on a snowy New York day. He reviewed veterans, toured Woolworth Building, greeted crowds, and attended services at Old Trinity Church followed by a chamber luncheon.

New York New York Stock Exchange Edward Albert Prince of Wales Stock Exchange Woolworth Old Trinity Church Chamber of Commerce

Bottle of liquor found during foundation dig at county barn

Workmen led by Bill Pennell unearthed a one quart bottle partly filled with old whiskey while digging the foundation of the new county barn. The discovery sparked a brief, lively moment described as rivaling the California gold rush, with Bill Pennell continuing work today.

Bill Pennell California Bill

Turbine Blast Kills Two in Waterbury Far House Mishap

In Waterbury Connecticut two men died and several were hurt when a turbine at the Waterbury Far house exploded this afternoon. Trolley service was halted and many newspaper plants and manufacturers relying on the power were forced to suspend operations.

Waterbury, Conn Waterbury

Road Closureing for Lime and Tar Near Redtown and Millfield

Main road from the covered bridge below Redtown to Millfield is closed for the week for lime and tar coating. A detour uses the Boudinot road east of Sunday Creek via the old Weethee farm to Millfield. The detour is dirt but in excellent condition compared with the closed main road.

Redtown Millfield Boudinot Sunday Creek Weethee Farm

Ohio prosecutor to seek new anti profiteering laws

Prosecutor Bartels plans to press for Ohio legislation to curb profiteering after meetings with Attorney General Rice in Columbus. He cites August county investigations in Athens and says existing laws insufficient to prosecute some items. Rent and coal costs may be included. reports show rent increases of up to ten dollars monthly in Athens. A removable automobile seat is also noted.

Bartels Ohio Rice Columbus Athens County Athens

Court panel stays Rhode Island act injunction

STAY ORDERED by Judges Anderson Bingham and Johnson of the U S circuit court of appeals Boston Massachusetts on November 19. They stayed the preliminary injunction issued by Judge Brown of the U S district court Rhode Island against the act.

Boston Mass Anderson, Bingham and Johnson United States Circuit Court of Appeals Brown United States District Court of Rhode Island

Ohio Governor seeks federal probe of sugar sales

Columbus Ohio November 19 Governor Cox sent a telegram to United States Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer requesting an investigation into the sugar situation. He noted sugar is selling at twenty cents a pound throughout Ohio and urged action.

Columbus, CO Cox Ohio A. Mitchel Palmer United States

Break in trolley wires halts Cincinnati transit amid linemen strike

Hundreds of Cincinnati residents were forced to walk to work after a trolley wire break left cars halted. The repair was delayed due to a strike by linemen.

Cincinnati

Cannot Keep Clean Linen Mills Open Over Coal Shortage

Litchfield Illinois November 19. Local laundry forced to close due to inability to secure coal. The shutdown highlights fuel shortages impacting small industry in the area.

Litchfield

Ohio Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Smith Cold Storage Act

The Leonard Poultry Company of Columbus attacked the constitutionality of the Smith cold storage act in the Ohio Supreme Court. The company was fined $800 on costs and contends poultry sales timelines exceed legal limits. Prosecuting attorneys in the state delay action pending the court ruling.

Columbus Ohio Supreme Court Leonard Poultry Company Leonard Company Ohio

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Hal M. Woods West State Street Priscilla Needle Club Women's Music Club Carl Beasley Morris Avenue Mr. M Nelson Little Hocking A. P. Miller Central Avenue Mrs. M. N. Linscott Richland Avenue Kindergarten Mother’s Club Ellis Hall C. W. Gullette Florida Fred Hipsher Duncanwood Jacksonville Charles H. Townsend Jellico, Tenn A. D. Townsend East State Street Howard Townsend Mt. Blanco New Marshfield U.S CTA G. C. Fawcett Wm. Welsch Vern McDonald Mr. McDonald Foley Brick Mr. Welsch Mrs. M. Penman Moxahala E. L. Jones Union Telephone Co Zanesville Geo. A. Shust Hunterdon George Shust Anconennen Ewene Ceaccetenasees Qanence Atonsens Juno Euccuccce Eonee PUP Dunn Cas Iowa Nion Owder Eptember Supt. Morgan Pringe Glouster Rews Ery Ie Finishinson & Sticrne Steve Palme & Tuna Uoldee Agt Lash's Drug Store Douce Brothers Dodge Brothers Coupe Cooley & Campbell North Court
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