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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1920
Page
8
With one victory to their credit the Athens High football team is ready for the second tilt of the season. Gallipolis will oppose Coach Mackies team on the Ohio University Field Saturday afternoon at 2 15 P M. Gallipolis boasts a heavier lineup than the locals.
Athens prepares for Saturday’s game with Wellston as most players return to form. Edleman is sidelined, Rolland Jones is recovering, Fetch may sit out early, and Waite High remains a planned focus. Battin Wise Wilcox Hale are healthy. Barnes Oldfield Hall Sharp drill passes. Fulton Oldfield declared ineligible. Judd and Jay set to start ends.
Columbus Ohio Oct 8 Secretary of State Smith moves to remove three Meigs county board of elections members for refusing to certify Republican sheriff nominee W A Reeves and for recounting ballots without authority in the August primary. He will appoint new members and asks county central committees to recommend replacements.
A blaze destroyed the yards and buildings of the Passaic Lumber Co in Passaic New Jersey with an estimated loss of 300000. The report notes that a new German process enables benzine and kerosene from liquid coal tar distilled from lignite.
The Census Bureau reports continental U S population at 105,683,108, up 13,710,642 or 14.9 percent. Ohio rises to 6,769,638 from 4,767,121 in 1910, an increase of 992,247 or 20.8 percent, with only New York, Pennsylvania and Illinois larger. New York state counts 10,384,144. Pennsylvania 8,720,159. Illinois 6,485,098.
A fifteen year old writes for guidance on whether she may have company without parental consent and contemplates running away with a cousin. The adviser warns against early dating, urges focus on studies, and suggests staying home while considering work to fund high school with mother’s approval.
The columnist addresses readers about setting boundaries with a young man who wishes to kiss. It reiterates that the columnist cannot provide lengthy replies, but encourages the reader to insist on respect for their word and to communicate clearly. The note also acknowledges received letters and thanks a reader named Bob for his messages.
The death toll from the G. R. Crowe explosion at a Brooklyn dock rose to five with three still unaccounted for. Forty were injured, some dying from burns as an acetylene torch ignited oil fumes.
In Brussels on October 8 the Hoover University extension exchange goes into active operation. Twenty-one American students, including five women, have arrived by the U S Finland to enroll in Belgian universities. a like number of Belgian students have gone to the United States for study.
Advertisement praising bakery products as top quality. Highlights Mince Meat and Home Made Pumpkin Pies and urges the grocer to remember the bread for customers. Includes a quaint family tone and friendly call to action.
Graduates completing courses at local universities and technical colleges pursue further study at various American universities funded by the foundation. A household feature highlights a kitchen that stays cool in summer and warm in winter. The Cole's Gas Coal Range switches from coal to gas in a second.
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