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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1919

Page

5

Pythian Sisters Plan Middleport Convention in November

The Pythian Sisters hold a Middleport convention on November 11 with Miss Naomi Jones and Miss Hattie Jones of Logan as guests of Mrs. Frank McKay. A. R. E. of P. members are asked to attend Castle Hall at 7 o clock after the drill and refreshments.

Pythian Sisters Middleport Noami Hattie Jones Logan Mary Frank McKay Castle Hall A. B. Brockett Hattie Nourse Alexandria, Va Dorothy Robins Houston Texas W. BR. McKee University Terrace

Birthday Party for Ruth Lippincott at East State Street

Mrs. John Lippincott hosted a Saturday luncheon birthday party at her East State Street home for Ruth Lippincott turning eleven. Guests included Mary Frances Kern Alice Tedrick Dorothy Conner Ona Mae Bweeney Hildreth Blowett Doris Day Edna Tribe Mary Harris Jasola Hibbard Freda Mae Mansfield and other friends.

John Lippincott East State Street Ruth Mary Frances Kern Alice Tedrick Dorothy Conner Ona Mae Bweeney Hildreth Blowett Doris Day Edna Tribe Mary Harris Jasola Hibbard Freda Mae Mansfield

Labor convention debates regaining union strike power in Ohio

In Zanesville on October 15 the Ohio labor convention debated a suite of resolutions. George Nealey of Marion pushed for contracts with unions to expire May 1 annually to aid sympathy strikes. Other measures urged cooperation between the Grange and Labor Federation to influence state legislative seats.

Zanesville, O Ohio Labor Convention George Nealey Marion Farmers and Labor Ohio State Grange Ohio State Federation of Labor

Census Helpers to Be Needed Shortly

The Census Director announces 80 000 enumerators are needed for the next census. Work starts January 2 and lasts two weeks in cities and a month or more in rural districts. Pay will vary, with expected minimum around 100 dollars per enumerator. Herman C. Roller, acting supervisor for Ohio 11th district, seeks about 160 enumerators and asks applicants to apply by October 20 at Lancaster Ohio. A fitness test will precede assignment.

Sam L. Rogers Herman C. Roller Ohio Fairfield Hocking Perry Pickaway Ross Lancaster

Trip Rage East Capt B W Maynard Arrives at Salduro

Capt B W Maynard sent a telegram via United Press reporting arrival at Salduro at 8 19 this morning and noting fog blanketing the valley from Battle Mountain Nevada to Salduro. Salduro is the first control station on this side of Salt Lake City.

H. W. Maynard United Press Battle Mountain Reno Sacramento Sierra Nevada Mountains Mineola Field B. W. Maynard Salduro Nev Salt Lake City

Synod of Ohio Opens with Talk on Education and New Era Movement

The Ohio Synod opened at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Abbott Y. Wilcox delivering a sermon on The Church and the Times. The gathering elected officers, discussed religious education at Ohio University Lane Seminary and Wooster College, and noted New Era Movement funds and church outreach. Dr. Hill reported $700,000 for religious work in state universities and praised denominational colleges as religious amid campaign hopes.

Synod of Ohio Presbyterian Church Abbott Y. Wilcox D. D Athens Church Times Walter L. Whallon Zanesville Arthur H. Limouze Cleveland William Mce Arthur C. Ludlow Robert F. Smith Cardington Edward T. Swiggett Cincinnati Swiggett Robert E. Pugh Synodical Home Missions Synod Pugh American Bible and Tract Societies Board of Freedmen Ohio Synod Ohio University Lane Theological Seminary College of Wooster Wooster Robert Wells Veach Veach Young People’s Society Ohio Indiana Michigan Edgar P. Hill General Board of Education Ohiotate University General Board Ohio State University New Era General Assembly Hill Maryville College College of Arkansas College of the South Millikin University William Houston Columbus Federal Board For Wooster College William H. Hudnut Synodical College Charles F. Wishart Chicago Stewart Wishart

Wooster College Adopts Bold Goals Under New President Wishart

The Synod hears Wooster College aims for high standards both academically and religiously under new president Dr. Charles F. Wishart. He emphasizes strong leadership and vows to pursue the highest academic and religious standards, while Wooster expands endowment and salaries and notes improved attendance and finances.

Canaan Leading Drive for County Auto Body Membership

Canaan township leads the county Auto Mobile Association recruitment with solicitors listed by W D Baker. Herbert Buckman from the state association arrives to expand efforts in outlying districts as reports show favorable response and a likely successful drive.

Canaan County Auto Body Cannan Township Automobile Association W. D. Baker Baker Canaan Township Herbert Oxley Herbert Hoskinson Gilbert Crawford Harve Burch Harry Starkey

Lieutenant Maynard Reaches Salt Lake After Transcontinental Flight

Lieut. B. W. Maynard, the leader in the trans-continental air race, arrived in Salt Lake City at 10:44 this morning. He said the leg from Salduro was pleasant until the smoky region over Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake City Utah B. W. Maynard Lieut Maynard Salduro

Cox Warns Ohio Against Industrial Revolution Unrest

Governor Cox warned Ohio that any industrial unrest would trigger immediate National Guard mobilization. He told the Ohio Building Association League that revolutions would be stopped by keeping the fires of evolution burning.

Columbus Cox Ohio Ohio Building Association League National Guard

Deaths Mary E Moore

Miss Mary E Moore died at 8 30 this morning at her brother Charles E Moore Athens R D 6 in her 75th year from organic heart trouble and Brights disease after a six month illness. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 pm at West Union street cemetery chapel with interment there. Survived by two brothers Charles E Moore and Harry L Moore and two sisters Mrs Charles Mintum and Mrs E F Coe. Parents and five siblings preceded her.

Mary E. Moore Mary BE. Moore Charles E. Moore Athens R. D West Union Street Miss Moore Malan Moore Moores North College Street Elizabeth Nelson Athens R. D Harry L. Moore Sidney Charles Mintum Columbus E. F. Coe Port Huron Mich

Wooster Head Speaks at Chamber Luncheon in Athens County

Dr. Wishart president of Wooster College spoke at the midweek chamber of commerce lunch in Athens County. He urged idealist and practical cooperation for world peace and praised a covenant among nations as a start though imperfect. Herb Buckman of the Ohio State Automobile Association promoted a 3000 member county auto club and county affiliates.

Dr. Wishart Wooster College Ohio Synod of the Presbyterian Church Chamber of Commerce Zenner America Wishart Herb Buckman Ohio State Automobile Association Athens County

State Officials Quitting Places

Columbus Oct. 15 Governor Cox seeks a Republican to fill the state tax commission vacancy after F Munn of Bowling Green resigns for Arizona with his ill wife. Philip Berg of the state bank agency hints at resignation to join a Cleveland bank. Ivan Pontius of Upper Sandusky is a Democratic candidate for the vacancy. State Fire Marshal T Alfred Fleming likely joins a fire insurance firm, requiring a Democrat successor.

Lk Columbus Cox State Tax Commission F. Munn Bowling Green Munn Arizona Philip Berg Cugency Cleveland Ivan Pontius Upper Sandusky T. Alfred Fieming

Miller Elected Principal Of Luhrig School In Amesville

C B Miller of Amesville has been elected principal to succeed Howard Bobo who resigned for health reasons. Bobo will return to work outside the classroom until his health improves.

Miller C. B. Miller Amesville Luhrig School Howard Bobo Bobo

End of Strike Triggers Rush of Perishable Goods into NYC

The end of the strike in New York at dawn led to massive amounts of perishable foods stored at rail terminals in Jersey City Hoboken and Weehawken being rushed into New York. Longshoremen had halted work, but resumed as soon as the strike concluded.

New York United Press Railroad Terminale Jersey City Hoboken Weehawken

Coal miners strike looming as railroads face coal shortage

The November 1 coal strike threatens rail traffic with only ten days of coal in reserve, according to data before the Senate coal investigating committee. Testimony cited an inevitable winter shortage, issued after the strike vote. Ohio notices reference public actions and municipal filings in Columbus and Athens with dates in late October and early November.

Washington Senate

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