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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1931

Page

12

County Treasurer Reports on Funds in Athens County

The November 30 report shows Athens County Treasury balance at 124000.27 with an outstanding warrant act of 4587.50 and end-of-month overdrafts of 737.41. October balances and monthly activity are itemized by fund including road, school, and tax accounts, showing receipts and disbursements across categories.

Athens County J. Clyde Edmund Stoker South Bridge County Board of Education

Replica of Silas Marner's Home by Athens High students

Walton Davies built a detailed scale replica of Silas Marner's home for a Sophomore English class assignment at Athens High School. The wall board model features cemented stone facade, windows, a functional roof, a glowing fireplace, tiny handmade furniture, and a miniature Marner room.

Silas Marner Walton Davies Athens High School George Eliott Marner Walla Walton

Silas Marner Would Feel At Home In Walton Davies House

A description notes a small square hole and two tiny brown leather money bags under a cover, implying a meticulous, complete setup that would allow Silas Marner to feel at home in Walton Davies' house.

Silas Marner Walton Davies

Ohio State Grads to Meet in Athens Friday

Alumni and former students of Ohio State University will gather in the Chamber of Commerce rooms in the Security Bank Building at 8 oclock Friday night. John B Fullen secretary of the National Ohio State University Association will speak. Prof. C D Giauque will lead Ohio State song singing. Thomas Johnson will supervise the social period. There are about 70 alumni in Athens County with many former students expected to attend.

Ohio State University Chamber of Commerce Security Bank John B. Fullen National Ohio State University Association S. C. Hartman C. D. Giauque Ohio University Ohio State Thomas Johnson Athens County Hartman

Athens County Aims for National Association Representation

The meeting seeks to organize to ensure Athens County members gain representation in the national association.

Athens County National Association

The Lottery Man to Be Given Tuesday at Athens High

The Lottery Man resumes at Athens High School with new lines and sets after a 12 year run. Coach A A Nellis leads rehearsals as Ferol Betts serves as stage manager and James Rutkoskie builds the first act set. The production features three sets and a forward apron stage to improve acoustics with Mary Jo Twiss directing the final act and Kermit Diehl guiding the orchestra.

Athens High School A. A. Nellis Ferol Betts James Rutkoskie New York Frances Lowery Dick Whipple Mary Jo Twiss Nita Kelley Mary Louise Seiple Kermit Diehl Nellis

More Clothing Needed At Army Headquarters

Salvation Army clothing supply depleted as 35 families visited the Army building for aid. Adjutant Bernard Stone said only 24 of the 35 families could be served and issued an appeal for shoes stockings underwear and suits.

Salvation Army Army Bernard Stone

Salvation Army seeks warm clothing for families

Adjutant Stone urged donations of dresses and especially sweaters for men women and children. People with usable clothing should call 21022 and volunteers will pick up. He noted this year's demand is heavier than ever and many families are in real need.

Adjutant Stone Salvation Army Stone

Question Election Heflin Contest in Alabama Put Up To Senate For Decision

A formal report from the contest committee raises serious doubt about the legality of the Alabama Senate election in which J Thomas Heflin lost to John H Bankhead. Chair Hastings says the Senate faces a serious question requiring decisive action.

Heflin Alabama Senate Washington J. Thomas Heflin John H. Bankhead

New Way to Hold False Teeth in Place

Advertisement for Fasteeth powder to secure dentures without taste or slip. Claims teeth stay firm and comfortable with no gummy residue, plus breath sweetening. Available at Quick's Cut Rate or local druggists.

Contested 1930 Alabama Senate Election Debated

The tally shows Bank head defeating Heflin 134 430 to 97 507 but a recount claims 19 288 votes rejected and widespread election law violations statewide. The question centers on whether a legal election occurred amid alleged irregularities.

United States Alabama Bankhead Heflin Hastings

Train Schedules for Athens Ohio and Nearby Lines

Northbound trains No 33 and No 37 depart Athens in the evening, with southbound No 30 arriving mid-morning and No 34 in the evening. Westbound No 43 and Eastbound No 12 appear misread, listing incomplete times, while Nos 3 and 44 show garbled timing details.

N.o Athens Baltimore & Ohio

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