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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1920
Page
5
At 7 o clock tonight the association will hold a meeting in the East Building. Mr J J Schmidt vice president will preside with short talks on legislation affecting home and school. Parents urged to have their children attend and plan to participate.
Jack Sweeney visits New Leaington on Sunday. An evening event is scheduled for 7 o clock. Miss Belle McCaan at Revert and Joe I ve Me at Kalen ress pe street for Dr. and Mrs. C. 108 North Laameoten hosts the Tuesday club at 7 30 evening. Sas Reaberonaien spent the weekend with relatives. William Three from Ohio visited Tau Delta house Car Sh inla. Fanny Ferme Duckler from Athens noted. Notice to Red Men and visitors including George Mitchell, Deb, C. of R.
Paul B Kerr a Hickaville farmer and Ohio University alumnus died Saturday when his stalled auto was struck by a passing train on the railroad crossing snowbound by a Wabash line crew. The incident occurred amid unresolved wartime labor tensions and a broader national debate over corporate and private responsibility.
A reader from Clayville New York credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with peace of mind during illness. She notes the product’s effectiveness when used as directed and says she never felt safe without a bottle in the house.
Athens public schools announce a short recess for Thanksgiving with activities noted. The university calendar shows a brief pause on Wednesday morning and return plans after the holiday, reflecting campus schedule adjustments.
Part readable items hint at prices and goods such as salmon at 20 cents and gas mantles, with references to a toilet and other small merchandise. The text is incomplete and scattered, offering only hints of a local sale listing.
Disjointed OCR report notes hog prices in Chicago and Indianapolis slipping to low levels unseen since 1913. Mentions receipts of 62 000 and prices around 10 76 to new lows, with sales at minimal gains and broad declines.
The birthday of Pope Benedict was celebrated in Rome with the college and members of the clerical corps presenting compliments. A function was held in St. Church according to the report.
Jubevere Ohio ven Fisher Schieyer played brilliantly and helped seal Akron’s loss. Armstrong, sidelined by injuries, returned center but the Akron team struggled as Ohle led in scoring with 39.
Fragmentary sports notes list players and substitutions across Akron and Ohio teams. Mentions Fuller Wolf Sutaipavens Loomis Rathburn Armstrong and Bruner with multiple positional changes and goal attempts.
Hon J Stitt Wilson opened a four lecture series at Ohio University in Ewing Hall on Sunday afternoon speaking before a small Athens audience. He travels nationally under a Y M C A committee and plans to share twenty years of study on social and industrial issues with students, offering insights shaped by his extensive research.
University of Vermont authorities will open a formal investigation into the death of Donald J. T., a 16 year old student, who was knocked down during an exhibition match with Thomas Purcell, the sophomore champion, in Burlington.
Mrs. Luetta Cooley wife of Hiram B We miss her Rae died at Mount Kijo last Sunday morning and was brought to Jacksonville for burial Her fond care and presence are mourned by friends and family in this dark period of loss The article notes her long life and path among loved ones in the community.
Acknowledgment from DAVID LOWN and HIRAM COOLBY for support and kindness received during a difficult time. The note expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and the community for sympathy and assistance.
Readers in Ath fens county are urged to follow postal rules for Christmas parcels sent to servicemen in the Army of Occupation. The notice emphasizes proper wrapping, labeling, and restrictions on tobacco and stamps, with dates and instructions for sending aid.
Fragmentary text suggests a 1931 publication or annual from Be Gut and Sentags University, with references to different tones and weeks. Details are garbled and attribution uncertain.
Fragmentary notice mentions Canaan and Mrs Jenkins with references to Whe dindle son and Mri a Wain but lacks readable context or clear event details. The text is garbled, providing few concrete facts to interpret.
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