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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1921

Page

2

Athens Society Notes And Social Roundup

Mrs. Eudora White visits son Charles Pyle in Athens R D 2. Eastern Star to meet at 7 30 pm Monday. Many locals return from trips to Chicago Los Angeles Cory Columbus Buckeye Lake and other areas. The City Federation meets September 12 with talks by Miss Muni the county health nurse and local leaders. Rev Arthur Marshall and family arrive to lead the Episcopal diocese. An elegant at home hosted by Mrs Grosvenor Mrs Leete and Miss Leete drew seventy guests with music by Mrs Rauch and Miss Noss. Out of town guests included Mrs M Shepard Columbus Mrs Delbert Robinson Charleston W Va Mrs Frank Logan Ocala Fla and Mrs George Merritt Nelsonville.

City Federation Chamber of Commerce Muni Charles V. Rounsavell Columbus Albuequerque New Mexico Wood Higgins Athens Los Angeles Ocean Park Calif Arthur Marshall Episcopal Church Marshall H. Grosvenor Louise G. Leete Constance Leete Grosvenor C. M. Shepard H. Gros Mies Noss Rateh M. Shepard Delbert T. Robinson Charleston W. Va Frank Logan Ocala

Chaplin Given Huge Welcome By Londoners

Charlie Chaplin arrived in London to a spontaneous, overwhelming welcome at Waterloo Station and the Ritz. A 50 police guard blocked crowds as 5 000 plus fans thronged the route, with thousands more below windows. Chaplin spoke from a balcony while children looked on, as he feared exposing his private self to them. He was escorted to a waiting car amid cheering crowds.

Chas M. McCann United Press London Charlie Chaplin Charlie Waterloo Station Ritz Charlies Chaplin

Fatty Arbuckle to visit San Francisco over Rappe death

Roscoe Arbuckle telegraphed plans to travel to San Francisco to discuss with authorities the death of Virginia Rappe after a party at a hotel. Police said the investigation would be thorough as attendees from Los Angeles faced questions about recent events and hospital treatment.

San Francisco Roscoe Fatty) Arbuckle Virginia Rappe Arbuckle Los Angeles Miss Rappe Boyle Boyle Miss Rappe

Early Peace Parley Agenda Proposed by United States

The United States has issued a tentative agenda for disarmament and the Pacific conference to the powers, with satisfactory progress reported in method of procedure negotiations at the state department. The agenda proposals are understood to have been sent in recent notes to invited powers.

Washington United States State Department

Unclear Data Line From Historical Record

OCR fragments show scattered numbers and figures including large monetary values and totals, with no clear context, dates, or entities to identify. The readable chunks suggest financial figures but lack verifiable names, places, or events for a concrete summary.

First Love Is Real After All in Kennedy Murder Case

Madalynne Obenchain abandons other lawyers and says she will not stand trial with Arthur C. Burch. She claims her ex husband Ralph Obenchain, called steady Ralph the man in 4 million, is her sole support and that Kennedy died from a shot by Burch and herself, with no joint defense.

Los Angeles Cal Madalynne Obenchain John Belton Kennedy Ralph Obenchain Madalynne Ralph Arthur C. Burch

More Jobs Are In View Today in Ohio Cities

Ohio data show two hundred thousand unemployed across seven large cities. Cleveland reports 90,000 idle, Cincinnati 60,000, Toledo 25,000, Youngstown 20,000, Dayton 18,000, Akron 14,500, and Columbus 14,165. Miles notes improvement from last month and hopes for renewed hiring in several cities.

Columbus Ohio Geo. F. Miles Free Eo Ae Service Iles Cleveland Cincinnati Toledo Youngstown Dayton Akron Miles

Sinn Fein replies to Lloyd George on self determination

Dublin reports Sinn Fein will stress De Valera's reading of self determination and avoid demands for no separation from the empire. A conference to decide possible relations with Britain may be agreed upon, according to United Press.

Dublin Sinn Fein Lloyd George de Valeara Britain United Press

Even Old Ladies Wear Bob Hair in Columbus

A woman over forty in a Columbus restaurant wore a bobbed hairstyle drawing impolite stares. She defended the style as comfortable and sanitary, predicting it will appeal to women past the half century. Gossip misidentified her as a theater performer, but she is a local resident.

Columbus

Battle of Lake Erie and notable Ohio events across years

The 1813 Battle of Lake Erie saw Commodore Perry’s U S squadron defeat Commodore Barclay’s British force. Also noted are Seabury Ford’s 1828 Ohio governor marriage, Isaac K Funk’s 1839 birth, Cleveland’s 1860 streetcar line start, and the 1888 22nd National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in Columbus.

Lake Erie Perry Commodore Barclay Seabury Ford Ohio Harriet EB John Cook Burton Isaac K. Funk New York Clifton Cleveland Columbus

Ohio football marks hard schedule with returning vets in camp

The article notes Ohio faces its toughest schedule as freshmen return to bolster depth. Coach Julie Finsterwalid and Butch Grover issue new practice tags as workouts begin. Veterans arrive, including Jeff Jefferson and Cy Young, with preparations for games at Syracuse and other venues listed.

Ohio Ohio Field Julie Finsterwalid Butch Grover Syracuse Big Boy Duvall Dutch Littler Tye Cowden Bren Poling Charley Bell Pix Pixler Bill Cleverly Jeff Jefferson Monty Campbell Davis Steenrod O'Daffer Rheinhold Gillan Payne O'Donnell Virgil Pope Peg Fuller Colorado John Hibbard Cy Young Pinky Morgan Bob Loomis Athens Bethany Wheeling Cincinnati Columbia New York Marietta

Baseball scoreboard shows Ruth's 54th homer and more

Yesterday's action saw Babe Ruth hit his 54th homer tying a 1920 mark as the Yankees beat the Athletics 14 to 6. Scott held the Phillies to two hits in a 2 to 0 Braves win. Meusel and Burns paced the Giants 6 to 2 over the Robins as Pirates slip.

Babe Ruth Yanks Athletics Tilly Walker Top Scott Phils Braves Irish Meusel Geo. Burns Giants Robins Pirates Barnhart Cubs Lefty Cooper Chicago Detroit Sox Tigers Sam Jones Senators Red Sox Reds Jeff Pfeiffer Roush

Railroad man held in crime in Chicago

Harvey W. Church a railroad brakeman was held by police in Chicago in connection with the murder of Bern ard J. Daugherty an auto salesman whose body was found in a river. Church was captured in Adams Wisconsin after an all day search while Carl Ausmus Daughertys companion remained missing. He bought the car from Daugherty and paid $5 000. A bloodstained shirt and a bloody hammer were found in his basement and he offered no explanation.

Chicago Harvey W. Church Bernard J. Daugherty Church Adams Wis Carl Ausmus Daugherty

Athens County Batters by Friday Rain Deluge

A heavy Friday thunderstorm drenched Athens County with the heaviest rain in recent memory. Cellars flooded and streets ran like rivers as bridges suffered damage including washouts at Wilbur Williams place and Stewart. Minor rainfall varied by area with Amesville reporting about a quarter inch.

Jupiter Pluvius Athens Wilbur Williams Place Jerseyville Miller Run Stewart If. W. Gibson Amesville

Evening meetings continue through the coming week

Mr. Hakim will speak Sunday morning at 9 and evening at 7 30. On the evening, children are invited and a brief illustrated talk will be given. Meetings will be held every evening next week at 7 30.

Hakim

Revival Meetings Led by Evangelist Hakim in New England

Revival services at the Presbyterian church in New England Ohio are led by Evangelist Albert C. Hakim of Chicago. Hakim gained favor in Athens area last winter and spring and continues to attract good attendance as the evenings grow.

New England, O Presbyterian Church Albert C. Hakim Chicago Hakim Athens New England

Now Is the Time to Buy Your Coal

Columbus report predicts a slight fall in coal costs for winter. B F Nigh secretary of the Michigan and Ohio Coal Association says rate drops will not exceed twenty five percent and will not reach pre war levels, urging consumers to stockpile coal now.

Columbus B. F. Nigh Michigan and Ohio Coal Association Nigh

Yesterday's Baseball Scores Across Leagues

Yesterday's results include American Association games: Columbus defied Indianapolis 4 to 2, Toledo crushed Louisville 15 to 3, Minneapolis 6 beat Milwaukee 5, Kansas City defeated St Paul 12 to 1 and then Kansas City 3 St Paul 2. National League Chicago beat Pittsburg 8 to 5, New York 6 Brooklyn 2, Cincinnati 10 St Louis 3, Boston 2 Philadelphia 0. American League New York 14 Philadelphia 5, Chicago 20 Detroit 15, Boston 6, Washington 1, Cleveland St Louis.

American Association Louiisville Minneapolis Kansas City Milwaukee Indianapolis St. Paul Columbus American League Club New York Cleveland Bt Laeule C.cscscs Washington Toledo Louisville Chicago Pittsburg Brooklyn Cincinnati St. Louis Boston Philadelphia Detroit Ala

Airplane Crash Kills Passenger in St Louis

In St Louis on September 10, William A. Hensel was killed instantly when a plane dove from 1000 feet and crashed. Pilot A C Brown suffered serious injuries in the crash.

ST. Louis William A. Hensel A. C. Brown

Controller for the Packers Is Picked

Chester Morrill has been named assistant to administer the Packers control act under Secretary Wallace. The post may involve directing grain exchange control duties once funding is provided. The move follows the agricultural department’s plan to enforce the act’s provisions.

Washington Chester Morrill Bureau of Markets Secretary of Agriculture Packer Wallace Merrill

Eye care clinic motto and patient pledge

The text presents a dental or medical practice motto emphasizing patient care and thorough scientific eye examinations. It invites readers to visit and experience the clinic's claimed ability.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eudora White Charles Pyle Athens, R. D Order of Eastern Star Orpha Herrold Mrs Clara Hammill L. J. Addicott W. L. Gard Leavitt Cory Ind Charles Pyre Thelma Charles Jr Buckeye Lake M. B. Copeland Athens County Evan Hamilton Harry Thamas Evan Jr H. M. Taylor Leo Schaeffler Charles DeMolet Alex ‘M. Moore J. A. Fuller C. W. Roach Emmett Keenan Lodge of Elks Coldwell W. W. Ackley BE. C. Bibbee Mary Ellen Portemouth Otha Beasley Marie Tta Marjorie Strecker Miss Beasley Miss Strecker Bruce Lineburg Sarah Rachel Monroe County Woodsfield Johns Hopkins Baltimore STORD Swanson Furniture Co Fatty Arbuckle America Athens National Bank Federal Reserve Bank U. 8 Treasury Nee Tee Tal Om Vbdsaxeet Otto Vaneeens Ctistates Ok Wvat Cape Eb Seeakties Pqrobot Sda Ie Teoea Athena Aspe Poapreeet Aviad Direevors Penny Reaiwt Wy Int Senvio Inc Mother Circleville Ohio Conference of Methodist Churches Ohio University Bt. Louis Cseces Blue Devil Philadelelphia Bveses Dead Man Keenan Senger Hallmark Packers Millikan’s C. R. White Tinner Fern Street Ben Fieberger Wheaton Hardware Co Willard F Electric CO State ST
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