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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1932

Page

7

Promotions in Infantry Outfit from Athens and Luhrig

Promotions announced at the regular drill of Company L 166th Infantry include Clarence McKinstry from corporal to sergeant and John L Hull from corporal to sergeant both from Athens. Pvt Porter Schuler and John Alden also receive sergeant and clerk appointments, with several privates advancing to Private First Class. A firing squad of eight, led by Lt Carlos H McCrum, was named for Arbor Day at State Street Cemetery.

166Th Infantry Clarence McKinstry Athens Carl Monk) Meighen Luhrig Pvt Porter Schuler John L. Hull John Alden Wilford Burnside Norman Hull Charlies Pyle Walter Moore Cecil Woods Floyd Andrews Albany Carlos H. McCrum State Street John Hull Homer Bartlett Neil Williams Charles Pine Infantry Club Armory Murphy Athens American Legion Post

Red Cross Reports March Services in Athens County

The Athens County Red Cross, via Miss Pearl French, shows 418 new registrations since January and 950 office interviews in March. Ex-service claims totaled 3414 dollars for disability benefits, with 16 veterans getting 12 dollars and 12 veterans 18 dollars, plus one 36 dollar and one 8 dollar payment for service related disability.

Athens County Red Cross

First Aid Certificates Granted to Ohio U Men

The Athens County Red Cross chapter awarded first aid certificates to 15 Ohio University physical education men after completing a Red Cross sponsored course. The program enables them to teach first aid to the injured.

Athens County The Red Cross Ohio University Physical Education Department

Judge Johnson Heard By High School Club

The Athens High School Social Science Club met in the Dowell classroom on Tuesday afternoon 3:15 to 4 with Major S. M. Johnson, probate and juvenile judge, speaking on juvenile delinquency and home conditions behind cases. Plans for a May club picnic were discussed and the next meeting on May 3 will feature Mrs. O. C. Bird as speaker. Beatrice Perkins presided.

Athens High School Social Science Club Edward S. Dowell S. M. Johnson O. C. Bird Beatrice Perkins

Are Making Gardens Athens Residents Spend

The warm days reveal growing interest in small gardening around Athens with many unused plots spaded and harrowed ready for vegetables and light crops. Unemployment fears drive residents to plants as truck gardens multiply in the city this year.

Athens

British Paper Defends U.S. Dollar Against French Attacks

The London Standard, long critical of American policy, editorially defended the U.S. financial position against French attacks. It said French banks advised against the dollar and French newspapers attacked it, but American business character today is strong and good.

London London Standard Lord Beaverbrook United States the Standard

Woman Not Guilty in Liquor Sale Case

Malinda Sephus was found not guilty by Judge O F Rowland in Athens County Common Pleas Court on the charge of sale of intoxicating liquor.

Malinda Sephus O. F. Rowland Athens County Common Pleas Court

Max Schmeling Returns for Barnstorming World Tour

Max Schmeling arrives in New York to begin a barnstorming tour. The visit signals a planned June title defense against Jack Sharkey to continue his status as world heavyweight champion.

Max Schmeling New York Jack Sharkey

Arrest In Columbus: Man Confesses Motive Behind Attempted Car Break-In

Columbus April 14 detectives arrested Charles Singer 22 of Zanesville on suspicion of planning to break into a tourist car with a steel bar. Singer admitted he intended the theft saying he needed money after being laid off. He will have a police court hearing.

Columbus U.R Charles Singer Zanesville Singer

County Eyes Relief Bonds Pending Tax Law Test

Lima officials announce Allen County will seek about 30000 in relief bonds to anticipate proceeds from a public utility excise tax authorized by the Ohio Legislature. The bonds will not be issued until the state tax law is tested in the Ohio Supreme Court. City and county oppose diverting gasoline tax funds.

Lima Allen County Ohio Ohio Supreme Court

Local residents mingle in Sunday visits and farm moves

The news notes neighbors visiting relatives in Athens and New Marshfield. Families relocate, with Ray Stektes moving to Otto Young’s farm and Forcest Janto joining FE tHawk’s farm. Kyle and Coon families feature in Sunday calls, while Emma J. Jones stays with D. B. Jones as her illness persists. Farmers begin fertilizing and sowing oats in the vicinity.

Lloyd Knowton L. S&s Enfon Walter Jones Mfr Vt J. L. Tones Ray Stektes Otto Young Forcest Janto New Marshfiel FE tHawk Tyron Shantis Loyd Coon Kyte Brothers Kyle Charles Cooner Tom Kyle Shaulia Mra 'L. S. Enlow Athens Emma J. Jones New Marshfield

Local Residents Visit and Family News Across L and C Counties

The Garden Mr and Mrs Joe Moward Lan caster were guests of Treather and family. Mr and Mrs Eugene Goldeberry moved near Amesville where Goldeberry works for L B Glasier Willam St Clair worked on a Darwin farm. The Buck family and Dale Perry from Bearwallow Ridge met with CK Watts Blaine Lee Smith, ill but regaining hearing at grandparents William Colemer. Mrs Martena King visited her son Holly King. Allen Weatherby and family were guests of C L Goldsberry. Goldsberry is in poor health and Goldie Colmer visited Pratte Fork with the Smith family.

Eugene Goldeberry Amesville Goldsberry L. BB. Glasier Willam St. Clair Darwin William Buck Athena Dale Perry Bearwallow Ridge William Colemer Martena King F Pratts Fork Holly King Allen Weatherby

Why Get Up Nights 25c Test Claims Bladder Cleansing Benefit

An ad touts a 25 cent test for a bladder cleansing formula said to flush impurities and acids causing waking at night. It promises relief within four days and a money back guarantee if not helped. Sold locally in Athens at BB Drury and other druggists with the 6 grain tablets.

H&t Pharmacy Athens Drury

Mock Campaign Planned at O. S. U.

Columbus April 14 In a mock political convention at Ohio State University on May 1 candidates for president and vice president will be chosen. Fraternities and sororities will send delegations from all 48 states with more than 600 participants expected to take part in the balloting after nominating speeches.

Columbus United States Ohio State University

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Eugene Willison William Herbert Paul Keller Joseph Trepp Eldon Hawk Charles Giauque Cheries Eberst Howard Doll Virgil Cross Adelbert Busha Arno Reuter Thorwald Osen Charles Naus James McDonald Francis Laszko Allen Koots U. Men Judge Johnson U.S Max Githam Rock Camp P. C. Shay Gharten Warren and Son Grandpen Ho Mein Meigs County Billy Batterel Hie Wit J. Lb. Jones Marion Shanks Apent Mrs Ancil Davis Joe Moward Lancaster Treather C. Li. Goldsberry Ann Goldie Colmer Harry Smith Pratte Fork Arte D. Zenner Co Eer M. O Neu! Stes
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