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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1922
Page
5
Athens readers learn of a marriage announcement for Boniface Franklyn Wilson and Margaret Ruth Parrett on September 11 in Columbus. The notice lists home details and relatives, plus local visits, travels, and church society events with several names and addresses.
In Lucerne Switzerland on September 16 accompanied by Miss Mary Richardson as chaperone and Miss Mathilde McCormick of Chicago 17 year old granddaughter of John D Rockefeller and her fiancé Major Max Oser Swiss riding master left Seelisberg for Lugano. Friends could not explain the trip and it was understood the couple awaited parental approval for the marriage. Banns had been announced per Swiss law.
London authorities announced that Britain has appealed to its dominions for troops to reinforce forces in the Balkans. Immediate reinforcements will be sent to safeguard control of the Dardanelles according to an official statement issued late today.
At the M. E. Conference in Logan on Friday a devotional opened the day and a business session considered the retirement of 64 ministers. Elders were advanced and Rev. Arbuckle announced retirement with Courtney succeeding. Rev. Baker spoke on church roles in social problems, unionism, and anti liquor work, urging updated methods. A Protestant hospital board was set. a sacred concert and a lecture by Bishop Hughes highlighted the evening.
Mrs Dilla Scholz of St Louis describes monthly cramps backache and fatigue solved by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad touts fifty years of use and plant based ingredients claiming restorative effects on female troubles.
The destroyer Edsall arrived at Saldnica with 600 refugees from Smyrna, reported by Consul Morris. Local authorities can feed 9,000 refugees but lack clothing, blankets and milk. Thousands more are expected at Salonica in coming days.
Washington dispatch reports the U S government cannot provide large scale relief to war and famine refugees in the Near East without action by Congress.
The piece extols sapphires as a prized blue gem for September birthdays. It urges shoppers to buy sapphire jewelry at reasonable prices, highlighting individuality, sentiment, and the gem's desirability as a birthday present.
The Canaan township farm bureau will hold its annual meeting in the Canaan high school building on Tuesday night September 19 at 7 30 o clock. H S Hoskinson township director called the meeting where officers for next year will be elected. The program includes short talks and reports from the township clubs. Reports on club work will be given by Mrs John McClanahan Mrs Charlies Mansfeld H J Hoskinson and Fred Dorr. The demonstration team of the Girls Clothing Club will report on the State Fair entry. Rev Browning John McClanahan and I Y P Dutton president of the Athens county farm bureau will speak.
Washington September 16 A conference opened today between six federated shopcrafts and Henry W Miller vice president in charge of operations of the Southern to settle the rail strike. The Willard Jewell plan adopted in Chicago authorizes railroads to negotiate directly with their men and will guide the talks.
In Richmond Quebec farmers with wood lots see profits from cord wood due to a coal shortage in American mines. Prices rise from eight to eleven dollars per cord for four foot lengths as demand surges and labor to harvest wood remains scarce. Montreal and other cities stockpile coal to endure the harsh winter.
In Paris Madame Clermont bought a trunk at auction for about $1.50 and found a sack of gold worth roughly $1,500 among rags. She returned the money to the state saying she is an honest woman. The case was handed to authorities.
Bernhard Schloemer keeper of a Carlisle avenue cafe faced a $400 fine for keeping a moonshine gas mantle in his saloon. Prohibition officers discovered the device and tore the tank from the wall after his display drew attention and custom.
Chang Chung dispatches report that Japanese and Soviet representatives are negotiating a resumption of relations after Japan agreed to treat with the Soviet Union. The talks follow a Far East agreement framework.
The text says wedding invitations should come from the bride's home even for her husband's friends. They should be mailed from a month to ten days before the wedding date. If the bride is an orphan the notices go out in the name of her nearest relative.
Local notes report Albany Grangers building a new hall. Birth announced for Dr. Walter E. Duffee and Mrs. Duffee of Columbus. Mrs. Ray Martin and Roger return to New Marshfield. Athens visitors include Dr. and Mrs. A F Holmes. Cottingham and William Stanley on Columbus trip. Mrs. William Michaels visits Middleport with daughter. Mrs. Leoa Bradford visits Rebecca Stanley. Niza Baker moves to New Marshfield. A daughter born to Clarence Jewell and wife. Baker family to Columbus. Albany schools reopen with Superintendent C J Copeland and teachers listed for high school and grades.
BELLEVILLE Sept 18 Preparations were made at Scott Field for the next hop of the -2 blimp in its transcontinental flight. The airship landed safely last night and lights were set around the field for its departure.
East Cleveland city commissioners consider the resignation of C M Osborn after five years as city manager Osborn seeks to leave for a post as manager in Wisconsin city.
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