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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1920

Page

5

Local Athens Area Weddings Reported by Rev Strecker

In Athens area this morning 10:30 Rev C L Strecker officiated uniting Joseph Jay Fink of Circle Hill and Pearl Hashman of Chauncey at First M E parsonage. Also 10:45 Edna Pearl Edwards of Poston wed Frank E Dorst of Athens with witnesses present. Elmer Laird wed Goldie Hawk in city. both couples from Nelsonville or nearby, Laird a World War veteran and miner.

Athens C. L. Strecker Joseph Jay Fink Circle Hill Pearl Hashman Chauncey M. E Jacob Hashman Gerald Fred Fink John Fink Mr. Fink Edna Pearl Edwards Poston Frank E. Dorst C. L. McCune John Power Elmer Laird Goldie Hawk M. E. Parsonage 47Th Infantry Nelsonville Laird

Bride Reception for Mrs. Arthur L. Moler of Cleveland

Mrs. William E. Moler and Mrs. Harley E. Moler hosted a Friday reception at 42 West Washington for 185 women from 2:30 to 4:30. Pink asters and garden flowers adorned the rooms while a buffet luncheon was served.

Arthur L. Moler Cleveland William E. Moler Harley E. Moler William Moler West Washington Street Moler A. %. Bethel M. M. Kerr Leonard H. Smith Stewart W. B. Bentley Sigma Sigma Sigma Harley Moler

Sigma Pi party and neighbors fill Athens events

The Epsilon Chapter Sigma Pi house on South Congress Street hosted a Friday night party for new pledges with dancing and refreshments. Out of town guests included Verna Sutton, Francise Mack, Allan Sprague, and Mr. and Mrs. Moler. Several locals and visiting relatives added to the weekend goings on as others planned trips to Buckeye Lake and Cleveland.

Epsilon Chapter Sigma Pi Fraternity South Congress St Verna Sutton Chillicothe Francise Mack Lancaster Allan Sprague Akron Moler Cleveland

Legion Is Not Dominated by Any Political Party

The American Legion national executive committee gathered in Cleveland to finalize convention plans. About 1,000 Legion members, including officers, are arriving as the event opens Monday with a parade and up to six hundred resolutions expected. Hawaii delegation cites a bill to bar picture brides and Japanese immigrants. Franklin D. Roosevelt, national commander, denied that the Legion Weekly is influenced by any party or clique.

Legion Cleveland, O National Executive Committee of The American Legion Hawaii Pacific Coast

Starvation Risk Grows In Italy Amid Red Riots

Rome reports Italy faces near famine as economic crisis deepens from anarchist riots in Turin. The Idea Nationale warns famine could kill more slowly than revolution, as strikes and factory seizures by workers clash with manufacturers. Ten killed and 150 injured in Turin riots.

Turin

Murder Case Clear Through New Evidence in Denton Killing

In Los Angeles authorities focus on plumber James Crowhurst after he described remarks by Mrs. R. C. Peete about a hidden basement room containing liquor. Denton, a wealthy mining man, was found buried in his home basement as detectives pursue grand jury testimony.

Los Angeles Cal Jacob Charles Denton James C. Crowhurst Crowhurst Denton R. C. Peete Denver

Lumber prices slide after 20 percent cut by Toledo firm

In Toledo on Sept 25 the Co operative Ready Cut House Company cut retail lumber prices by 20 percent, a move echoed by other dealers. Officials link the drop to Ford’s auto price action, slower export demand, reduced industrial use, less home building, and tight money. Also, Miss Emma Mariner, six, of 20 Lancaster St, is seriously ill with pneumonia after a several day illness worsened.

Toledo Co-operative Ready Cut House Company Henry Ford Emma Mariner Edgar Mariner Lancaster Street

Crooksville Editor Visits City on Saturday

McKinney Sauer editor of the Crooksville Gazette, a vest pa, visited the city on Saturday as a business guest and reporter note.

McKinney Sauer Crooksville Vest Pa

Varsity squad shows strong depth ahead of Bethany opener

Ohio Field hosts a scrimmage between yearlings and first string as the varsity shapes up. Nye and Earich stand out at ends, Loomis Hanley or Morgan to handle guard duties, Fuller Hagiey Stockdale and Fibre shine in backfield. Bethany College looms next Saturday at Parkersburg with Finsterwald coaching the Green and White.

Nye Earich Wolf Hibbard Young Schleyer Jefferson Armstrong Kegan Walsh Fisher Ohio Loomis Hanley Morgan Fuller, Hagiey Stockdale Fibre Bethany College Parkersburg Finsterawld Yes W. & J. College

Indiana voting law sparks fashion debates and concern

In Indianapolis a new state law requiring 18 inches of a voter's legs to show beneath booth curtains provokes strong reactions. Citizens wonder how it will be interpreted as supporters praise it for preventing crowded booths and critics fear ballot suppression.

Indianapolis Indiana Capitol

Bolt Strikes Athens Center in Severe Afternoon Storm

An afternoon thunderstorm lashed Athens Center with heavy rain and bright lightning near two o clock Friday. Pedestrians without umbrellas were drenched as the storm, lasting about an hour, struck near the Palmer House causing a severe shock to some guests.

Athens Palmer House

Motor Prices Still Falling in Crow-Elkhart Output

Elkhart Ind. report says Crow Elkhart Motor Corp slashed prices on all models to pre war figures due to general industry conditions. The move affects buyers and indicates ongoing price competition in the automotive sector.

Elkhart, Ind Crow- Elkhart Motor Corporation

Sterilization discussed at Athens state hospital meeting

At the Ohio institutions meeting held at Athens state hospital Judge H P Goebel urged sterilization for defectives to curb insanity. Over forty attendees including Longview hospital directors toured farm operations and heard remarks by Goebel and K McKinley. The Athens campus praised for care and dairy farm, with production valued at 85 239.65 and a 1920 population average of 1 282.

Ohio Athens State Hospital H. P. Goebel Cincinnati Longview Hospital Hamilton County H. H. Shirrer Board of State Charities Hogan Budget Commission Office Joseph Kennedy U. S. Public Health Service K. McKinley State Civil Service Commission Charles McIntire W. Moore Athens Institution John H. Serry 8. W. Moore Em Roe

ARL to Film Remote Tribes in the Orient

Miss Gertrude Emerson sails to the Far East to document little known tribes. The University of and Rag 1: indee sponsor the expedition with fieldwork to be conducted from an unspecified base. The project aims to record cultural practices and daily life of remote communities.

ARL The Orient Gertrude Emerson University of and Indee Far East

Agricultural Output Across Hill Land and Acreage Notes

Describes production figures including 2 535 bushels of corn and 976 bushels of wheat on 50 acres plus 90 689 gallons of milk averaging 243 gallons daily and 103 acres of land with lard. Mentions hill land bought largely to cover taxes.

Birthday Party At Red Town Celebrates 78th Birthday

Jacksonville Ohio September 23 Robert Palmer of Red Town celebrated his 78th birthday last Sunday with a surprise party. Guests included Charles Palmer and two children Goldie and Gilbert and others. A noon chicken dinner followed by ice cream and cake at three oclock. A gift from daughter Elizabeth Anderson arrived though she could not attend due to her young son Loren being injured in a bicycle accident.

Jacksonville Robert Palmer Red Town Charles Palmer Goldie Gilbert Anna Stepheson Leyla Ida South Klalene Andre. Holsington Geraldine Ralph G Cochran Mabel Palmer

White Shrine Mas Day Meal and Assembly

White Shrine plans a Mas day evening gathering with members assembling at 6 o clock for a dinner before the event begins. Members are asked to bring a dish and their own plate and spoon. A new electric cookware item folds to six by two and a half inches for easy transport.

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Ociet Yana Local News B. M. Covert Mr. Covert Sigma Pi Eva Wilson Columbus Rela**ves Mrs A. V. Linscott of A. L. Johnson James Hoak Washington, D. C A. R. Marquis Carrie Marquis George D. Shepherd Company L Robert Woodford Leslie Ervine Elkins W. Va G. W. Martin G. E. Guthrie Worans Benefit Association of the Maccabees R. A. Dalton East State Street W. E. Moler William Moler Jr Buckeye Lake Arthur Moler E. Schaeffler Cumberland, Md Packard Parker Bros P. S. Bargain Fr. Mays Mains Prem Barveys Eh Italy Camillo Cianfarra United Press Rome Nazionale Toledo Concern Ohio Field Oan Bolt Athens Center Wort LOA Institution BIVEN Athens Hospital Brooklyn New York Pittsburgh Chicago St. Louis Boston Philadelphia Chicago Cs Washington Kansas City Dalton’s Academy R. A. Dalton Phone Ie Lash Magnesia Huyler Cline Pharma W. Union St
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