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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1921

Page

2

Baseball Scores and Rain Delays Reported Across Leagues

A rain effected day with results from the American Association, National League, and American League. Notable outcomes include Milwaukee 20 Toledo 2 and Brooklyn 2 Pittsburg 1, New York 9 Chicago 7, and Boston 7 St. Louis 6. Cleveland 5 Boston 1. Washington 3 Chicago 2 with other games postponed by rain.

Pet Louisville Minneapolis Kansas City Milwaukee Indianapolis Toledo Eer Aeenee St. Paul Columbus York i Pitteburge Boston Eee Ewer Tiogis Viceeees I Broenklyn Cincinnat Chicago Oneee Philadelphia Cleveland St. Louis Bill Washington Boston Detroit Columbia Cincinnati Washington Chicago

Giants Triumph 9 7 Over Cubs on Burns Big Day

Yesterday Burns delivered a two run single in the eighth to spark the Giants 9 7 win over the Cubs. Cleveland scored three in the fifth on singles by Ward Smith Gardner and Johnston plus a sacrifice and an error to beat the Red Sox 6 1. Washington split with the White Sox taking 2 2 then 4 3 to remain in the first division. Brav es beat the Robins 2 0 as Nicholson and Cruise produced doubles in the ninth while Mitchell doubled in the third to win his start against the Pirates.

George Burns Giants Cubs Cleveland Wamby Smith Gardner Johnston Red Sox Washington White Sox Braves Nicholson Cruise Mitchell Robins Pirates

Thorpe to Help Akron in Pro Football Season

Big Jim Thorpe the Carlisle great will aid Jimmy O Connell of Cleveland in managing a professional football team in Akron this season. Thorpe previously managed the Canton Bulldogs for several years according to reports to friends.

New York Teams Vie For World Series Slots In AL Pennant Chase

New York will begin rehearsing world series capers as Cleveland and the Yankees start a four day clash for the American League pennant. The Yankees seek the banner while the Giants appear virtually secure in the National League race.

New York Cleveland Yanks Giants

Baseball results recap from the previous season

Chicago defeated Cleveland to cut the Indians lead to half a game. Williams of Philadelphia went 4 for 4 off Scott of Boston as the Phils won two games 7 to 6 and 6 to 1. Hubbell and Betts pitched for the Phils.

Chicago Cleveland Indians Williams Philadelphia Scott Boston Phils Hubbell Betts

Green Lands Post Youngstown Secretary of State Tax Committee

Jas A Green of Youngstown, a member of the eighty third and eighty fourth general assemblies, is appointed by State Finance Director Waite as secretary of the state tax committee, succeeding Robert Harris of Columbus who recently became secretary to Governor Davis.

Green Lands Post Youngstown Jas. A. Green Waite State Tax Committee Robert ©. Harris Columbus Davis

Fight Against European Corn Borer Aided in Ohio

The department of agriculture announced a federal effort to combat the European corn borer across Ohio. The pest was found along the entire southern shore of Lake Erie.

Uncle Sam Washington Ohio Department of Agriculture Lake Erie

Local Happenings Report From Harmony Hill and Nearby

Harmony Hill and Little Hocking area residents make visits and attend events. Mr. and Mrs. Harris and daughter join a sale at John McLaughlin's. Thorpe visit Little Hocking. Foster family hosts and visits. D of A lodge gathering to fuel a lunch. Apple picking begins with a light crop. Corn cutting trips noted. Castor oil comparisons conclude with a local quip.

H. Noland Little Hocking Charles Harris Tom Foster John McLaughlin G. K. Thorpe Millard Foster Howard Tanbory Foster T. J. Foster Mary A. Foster D. of A. Lodge James Conly Milo Foster N. S. Dutton A. L. Cornes David Livingston Edison T. J.foster Peter Rice

Thursday's Program Showcases Band Concert and Dog Show

The afternoon features a band concert and singing, with high wire and dog show acts in the afternoon. Gates open at 6:30. Fraternal parade begins at 7, followed by Over the Falls at Court and Union. Dancing with Dixson's Orchestra, dog show at 9, high-wire acts at 10 and Ferris wheel on North Court Street.

Court Union Dixson State Marvelous Mills’ and Company North Court St

Fall Festival Night Thrills Amid Stormy Weather

Crowds gathered on Court street despite heavy rain and wind as booths were rebuilt for the Fall Festival. At 10 pm Marvelous Mills and Forest Payne wowed spectators on a wire from Zenner to Berry hotel, with other acts including an elephant stunt and Harvey Mills thrilling the audience. Fraternal parade planned for 7 pm with prizes for the longest line.

Court Street Court Union Streets Marvelous Mills Forest Payne Zenner Berry Hotel Harvey Mills

Filipino Midgets Draw Big Crowds At Tent Show

A crowd pleasing tent attraction features small performers described as wonderful little people. The act entertains the public with dancing and lively performance, inviting families and children to visit the show.

Athens

Farm Bureau Elects New Board in Athens County Meeting

About twenty five Farm Bureau members met at the county agent’s office in Athens to elect the new officers for the year led by H. P. Dutton as president and E. L. Wilson as vice president. The board includes Harry Jacoby D. S. Linscott Earl McBee Alexander and others from multiple townships. County Agent B. R. Raymond outlined an educational program for the coming year. The executive committee meets October 17 and annual dues are payable October 1 through 15.

Athens County Farm Bureau Bureau H. P. Dutton E. L. Wilson E. B. Beckler E. R. Walker Harry Jacoby Athens Township D. S. Linscott Amés Earl McBee Alexander W. R. Wells Bern H. 8. Hoskinson Canaan C. C. Snodgrass Carthage H. H. Jackson Dover O. Dpd Dailey Lee Chas Roberts Lodi Carl Hayes Rome W. F. Kampf Troy H. O. Young Waterloo F. L. Shoeberger Ohio Farm Bureau Federation B. R. Raymond Athens State Farm Bureau Federation Farm Bureau

Ice Cream Social in Glouster Supports School

An ice cream social will be held on the lawn of the Big Green Run school house Saturday evening Sept 24 for the benefit of the school. Plenty of parking available. Community invite to bring friends.

Big Green Run

Eighty Overseas Bodies Due in Columbus Tomorrow

Eighty bodies of overseas dead were expected in Columbus tomorrow for shipment to their former homes across the state. Separately, Quebec reported asbestos output last year of 150000 tons valued at ten million dollars.

Columbus Province of Quebec

Pioneer of Hartford Gift Shops Builds European Ties

Cora E. Greenwood of Hart Connecticut is noted as a pioneer in the gift shop movement. About fifteen years ago she and Miss Sybil M. Gray started a gift shop in Hartford when only a few such shops existed in the country. Their business now fills two floors of a brick house and they travel to Europe to source materials for their shop.

Ise Cora E. Greenwood Hart. 4 Conn Sybil M. Gray Hartford Europe

Birthday Surprise Honors Mrs Stephenson at Home

A Tuesday night birthday event hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geary Stephenson honored Mrs. Stephenson’s 37th birthday. Family friends and relatives including Nicholson, Lunsford, Hann, Co penhower, Andrews, Birtecher, Dix on, Humphrey, Chapman, Dethmann, Thornton, By ers, Williams, Chevalier, Vasco, Haris, Turner and others attended a lively gathering with gifts and a late lunch.

Geary ‘Stephenson Stephenson Johnny Nicholson Stella Nicholson Daisy Robert Lunsford Thea Enid Hann William Copenhower Trimble Loran Andrews Gladys O. S. Birtecher Joe Dixon Jennie Humphrey Otto Chapman Collie William Jessie Galbraith Virginia Beeding Nancey Lenigar Stella Flossie McGee Mary Vasco Fred Kelley Paul Fredrick Billie Rollin Chevalier Jack Annabelle Arthur Dethmann Fred Thornton James Elzworth Byers Elizabeth Pearl “Inegar Milliam Haris Ellwood George Thompson Mary Kathern George Turner Elmer and Lawrence Jacksonville M. Brown

Court Notes in Divorce Petition for Zora Bruce

The petition alleges extreme cruelty and willful neglect by William Bruce toward wife Zora Bruce. They married June 25, 1914, and have three children aged seven, three, and three months. She recounts repeated abuse, threats, and a violent incident that left her unconscious, with bruises, and states he left the home on Sept 15, 1921. She seeks injunctions, temporary alimony, divorce, child custody, and permanent alimony.

Zora Bruce William Bruce

Millfield Church Social Planned For Sept 24 On Lawn

The Men s Bible class of the Christian church schedules a social next Saturday evening September 24 on the lawn at Roy Totman s home to benefit the church. Mrs Ruth Hayse and children of Middletown have been guests of Mrs Howard Prookins. Mr and Mrs Walter Totman and children of Athens were Sunday guests of R T Totman.

C. FE. Sanders Nelsonville East School House L. A. Morison Jacksonvile Pete Dixon Herb Morris Athens H. O. McDaniel W. A. Bel George Post Fred Fisher Corning C. H. Boudinot Linda Morrison Floyd Whitlatch the Plains Virgil Frank Simpson Vern Fulton William Bower Edward Vermaten Trimble The Christian Church Roy Totman Ruth Hayse Middletown Howard Prookins Walter Totman Jehildren R. T. Totman

Feet odors embarrass anyone soak yours in Blue Devil

Local brief notes a cheeky tip about feet odor management using a product called Blue Devil, warning readers about embarrassing scents. The item appears as a playful consumer bulletin in a 2016 fragment.

Woman in First Short Skirt Stirs Fashion Debate

A discussion arises as a woman wears a first short skirt while a boy wears his first long pants. Observers note differing comfort levels and social expectations, highlighting evolving norms in dress and gender.

Guernsey County Storm Damages Homes and Orchards

A cyclone struck the southeastern corner of Guernsey County on Wednesday afternoon, unroofing farmhouses and barns, demolishing out-buildings, damaging orchards, uprooting and breaking trees, and cutting telephone lines. The area previously suffered cyclone damage in September 1920.

Cambridge Guernsey County

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