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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1920

Page

5

Bank Statement For Athens Bank Of Ohio 1920

Bank balance sheet shows assets including cash vaults loans and discounts securities and deposits. Detailed figures list deposits demand savings and time accounts, U S government securities and notes, with liabilities and capital stock and earnings. Directors attest the accuracy sworn 14th day of September 1920.

U. S U.S Cnot Depese Federal Reserve Bank Hation United States Peete Resneeossee F. l L. Alderman R. P. Jen

Women Aim for Congress After Prohibition Era

The piece notes women entering U S political life after the eighteenth amendment. Anne Martin runs as an independent for Nevada senate seat, Rose Schneidermann seeks New York U S senate, Helen C Staller seeks a Michigan congressional nomination, Esther Lovejoy runs as a Democrat for Oregon’s district, and a Muskogee Oklahoma woman is nominated for congress.

Congress Anne Martin Senate Nevada Rose Schneidermann Farmer-Labor U. S. Senate New York Helen C.staller Michigan Esther Lovejoy Aan of Representatives Oregon Muskogee Okla Helen C. Statler

Home Telephone Operators Social At Miss Rathburns

A group of local home telephone operators met at Miss Wilma Rathburns home on Lancaster street for an evening of music games and dances. Louise Quinlin gave solo dances and a traditional taffy pull followed by a collation. Attendees included Grace Bobo Lena France Edna Schofield Della Martin Bessie Schofield and the hostess.

Wilma Rathburn Lancaster Street Louise Quinlin Grace Bobo Lena France Edna Schofield Della Martin Bessie Schofield

Athens Welfare Council to review year’s work Thursday

In Athens the Chamber of Commerce rooms host the Athens Council of Women Welfare Workers at 3:30 pm. Miss Munn and Miss Bliss will report on their duties. Local clubs are urged to present plans for the coming year. Mrs. Hatch’s "Laffalots" picnic honors new member Ruth Braden and Miss Gladys Palmer. Several Athens residents and visitors are noted with upcoming meetings and absences.

Chamber of Commerce Athens Council of Women Welfare Workers Munn Bliss Athens Council H. A. Hatch M. EB. Church Hatch Lawn Ruth Braden Marietta Ohio University Gladys Palmer Womans Benefit Association of the Maccabees Dalton’s Academy Parent- Teachers Association of the Central High School

Golden wedding anniversary invited in Athens visit

R Murphy and Mr and Mrs Fletcher Metcalf join Mrs Mary Cline of Columbus Mr and Mrs Will Cline and little nephew William Jones of Akron en route to Carpenter for the golden wedding anniversary of Alvin and Mrs Cline. Mrs W Dale Gandee of Akron visits her Slaughter parents. Lawrence Slaughter returns to school in Akron. The Allison family plan a Raymond City and Charleston trip with Mrs Burton Preece, a Warren guest, revisiting childhood roots after 20 years.

Athens Carpenter Alvin Carpenter P. G. Moler Harry McKinstry Frank Mary Cline Columbus Will B. Cline William Jones Akron Alvin Cline W. Dale Gandee Eber Slaughter Lawrence Slaughter R. L. Allison

Labor halts steel workers drive after Montreal meeting

Organized labor postponed the appointment of a committee to organize steel workers at United States Steel Corp. The delay aims to avoid mass layoff as mills are not pressing for action. The decision followed a Montreal convention led by Matthew Tighe and other AFL leaders.

Washington Organized Labor United States Steel Corporation Montreal American Federation of Labor Federation Matthew Tighe Amalgamated Iron, Steel and Tin Plate Workers William Z. Foster John Fitzpatrick Tighe General Steel Committee

Local Notes From The Plains and Nearby Areas

The Plains community reports visits by Mrs James Terrell and son James to Toledo. Dr and Mrs Nelson visited Ath ens. Mrs John Krivesti and children returned from Pennsylvania. Alfred Whetlow and wife welcomed a son Walter on September 13. Mrs Will Barber and son from Nelsonville called on Mrs George Gabriel. Mrs Lucy Lensgar and Indiana relatives stay with Mrs Mary Dowler. Henry Cone and children visited Athens and Gracia Kirkendall of Poston. Millie and Gladys Boring were in Athens. Glouster ball team to play here Saturday. The Plains beat Floodwood on Saturday. Gabe Coon returned from Waverly. A Pittsburg Coal company picnic drew many locals. The Plains beat Parkersburg 2 1 last Sunday.

James Terrell James Toledo Nelson Athens John Krivesti Pennsylvania Alfred Whetlow Walter Will Barber Sonville George Gabriel Lucy Lensgar Indiana Mary Dowler Henry Cone Gracia Kirkendall Poston Arthur Burchfield Millie Gladys Boring The Plains Waverly Pittsburg Coal Company the Plains Parkersburg

Have Not Asked Wilson to Aid in Cox Campaign

E H Moore an unofficial Democratic leader said here that President Wilson has not been asked to participate in the campaign to avoid imposing on him. He noted Wilson would be valuable if he could help but stressed no solicitation has occurred and denied reports the White House advised Cox to run without input.

United Press Washington Wilson E. H. Moore Cox Moore White House

Marriage Licenses for Pickett and Dowler in Athens

Thomas Pickett aged 20 of Athens R D No 8 a miner and Carrie Dowler age 17 of Athens R 10 No 8 were married at home by P W Helwig justice of the peace. Herschel A Goodson 22 a Chauncey brakeman and Pearl Phelps 18 of Athens acted as witnesses or clerk.

Thomas Pickett Athens R. D Miner Carrie Dowler Athens R W. Helwig Herschel A. Goodson Chauncey Brakeman Pearl Phelps Athens

Ohio Solons to Tune Better Citizen Plans

A state wide Americanization conference will be held in December as decided by the legislature's Americanization committee. The next General Assembly will be invited, with nationally known speakers. The aim is to persuade lawmakers to extend Americanization work beyond January 1. Raymond Moley, head of the Cleveland Foundation, is preparing textbooks for Americanization schools.

Columbus General Assembly

Hunters Secure Many Permits In Athens County

Squirrel hunting opened with a record turnout as 125 licenses were written for Tuesday and total licenses issued reached 450. Township clerks statewide issued many more, while a long line formed at the Athens County clerk of courts office.

Athens T. L. Morgan Athens County

Brickles Gage Up Again in Common Pleas Court

In the case of David and Ross Brickles vs. the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern railroad the motion to the second amended petition was overruled. Plaintiffs were given until October 1, 1920 to plead further over damages from the 1918 flood, seeking 10060.25. Attorneys Foster and Wells represent the plaintiffs. The suit stems from an embankment failure washing out foundations at Herrold Place and other buildings. The engineer fault is claimed against the railroad.

Common Pleas David and Ross Brickles Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad Brickles Herrold Place B. and O. Railroad Paintiffs Foster and Wells

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