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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1931

Page

3

Andrews Celebrate 58th Wedding Anniversary in Nelsonville

Nelsonville couple Mr and Mrs J D Andrews observe their 58th anniversary at home due to illness. They have two daughters and a son, two grandsons and three great grandchildren. The celebration accompanies a high school play with a new front-stage setup to improve acoustics. reserved seats are sold at the high school office.

Nelsonville J. D. Andrews W. Franklin Andrews Almira McKee Trimble Ohio

Parks Hostess Hosts Hyperion Club Meeting

Mrs Iph Parks entertained Hyperion Club members Saturday afternoon in Nelsonville for the regular monthly gathering. Christmas quotations were read for roll call and world affairs discussed by Mrs N Hill and Miss Frances Scott. Mrs Raipn Parks and Miss Pauline Whitlatch led a musical program. The next meeting will be held January with Mrs W H Hyde.

Nelsonville Iph Parks Hyperion Club Rs. N. Hill Frances Scott Edward Sharp Etter Raipnarks Pauline Whitlatch W. H. Hyde

Local Social Notes From Chillicothe Area

Miss Minnie Kinkade returns to Plymouth after her father's death Charles Kinkade. Various residents, including William Morgan in Columbus and Miss Lillian Stover visiting with her parents, are mentioned with travel plans and visits. J Andrews at 103 Franklin Street is seriously ill. Rainey family from Trimble arrives to help.

Minnie Kinkade Charles Kinkade Plymouth Mich William Morgan Columbus Charles Seidenfeld Bill Frey Charles Tedrow Walter Lenox Lillian Stover Hio State University C. A. M Stover L. A. Davis Chillicothe Joe Mathewson C. A. Hooper Athens Marjorie Rutledge McConnelsville J. D. Andrews Franklin Street A. M. Rainey Jmr C. James Har Bes Mitchell E. A. Wallace Combus Taday

Sisters to entertain guests at Jackson Street home

Mrs Clayton Keide Jr of Logan entertains with her small daughter Lois Ann and sisters Miss Margaret Johnson and Miss Ethel Johnson. They host Tuesday evening for members of the Business Girls class of the Christian Sunday School at the Johnson home on Jackson Street.

Clayton Keide Jr Logan Lois Ann Frank Johnson Missesargaret Ethel Johnson Jackson Street Business Girls Ass of the Christian Sunday School

Raybould Family Attends Funeral in Aths

Mr and Mrs Malcolm Raybould and son Jack with William Raybould and Miss Agnes Raybould attend the funeral of Mrs Annie Raybould held Sunday at Emma Battin’s home in Athens. Jack Raybould sang two hymns during the service. The body was taken to Marietta for interment on Tuesday.

Malcolm Raybould Jack William Raybould Raybould Agnes Raybould Ant Annie Raybould Emma Battin Aths Jack Raybould Marietta John Raab Newark N. J Kearney Raab Abraham Lincoln

Family Escorts Edington Home From Sanitarium

Mrs Harrington and Edington of Murray and Albert Barber traveled to Mannelsville Sunday to accompany Mr Edington home from Becky Glenn Sanitarium where he has received treatment for several months.

Nelsonville Hardington Than Edington Murraty Albert Barber Mannelsville Edington Becky Glenn

Not Guilty Found in Driving While Intoxicated Case

James on of Columbus was tried in May in Bill Hickman’s court. Saturday a charge of driving a car while intoxicated was dismissed as not guilty.

Nelsonville Jameson Columbus Bill Hickman

Ashland High Clinches South Football Title

Ashland Kentucky high school's football team remained undefeated since 1925 after an 85 to 0 victory over Decatur Georgia high school, claiming the scholastic southern championship as Decatur had not beaten them in two years.

Ashland U.P Ashad Decatur

Classified Ads And Circulation Service Ad

A staff correspondent promotes classified ads and circulation services with a contact for an experienced representative at 412 W telephone lines. The notice invites readers to use the service for society and locals coverage and assistance.

412-W Call

Surprise Birthday Dinner for Mrs Dow Martin in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Martin Shannon Avenue Athens planned a surprise birthday dinner for Mrs Dow Martin at their son Don Martins home in Nelsonville Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs James Sharp and daughter Miss Mary O L McLaughlin Mrs Vern Vorhes and daughters Dorothy and Margery Mr and Mrs Bob Kinney and the Mooreheads of Nelsonville plus Mr and Mrs James Martin and Mr and Mrs Frank Martin of Logan.

Dow Martin Nelsonville Wilbur Martin Shannon Avenue Athens Don James Sharp Mary O. L. McLaughlin Stacy Sharp Mary K Vern Vorhes Dorothy Margery Bob Kinney Mooreheads James Martin Frank Martin Logan

Christmas Gifts Planned by Nelsonville Church Youth

Nelsonville Young People's Society of the Presbyterian Church will give each needy child a Christmas toy a stocking of candy nuts and fruits. Gifts to be brought to the church on Dec 20. A vesper service will be held at 4 PM the Sunday after Christmas. attendance totaled 60 and local leaders praised the group’s size relative to the state. John Sheffield played cornet solo and a vocal duet was performed.

Nelsonville Young People’s Society of the Presbyterian Church Frank Knox Marjorie Vorkes Joshua Lloyd Evans

Legion To Meet In Nelsonville Post 229 Session

Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion will hold a regular meeting Tuesday night at 7 3. The post will discuss business of importance and all members are urged to attend.

Glenford Dugan Nelsonville American Legion

Glouster Nets Twin Wins Over Murray City High

Glouster High swept Murray City High in a Saturday doubleheader at the local gym. The Glouster girls won 22 to 16 while the boys held off 10 to 8 in a slow game marred by fumbles and wild shooting.

Glouster Glouster High Murray City Glouster Girls Glouster Boys Murray Boys Crooksville High School

Indians Win Second Place With 4 3 Victory Over Syracuse

Cleveland Indians strengthened their hold on second in the International Hockey League by defeating Syracuse 4 to 3 in Syracuse Sunday night. The win followed a 3 to 1 victory Saturday night, boosting Cleveland’s lead in the scoring race.

Cleveland U.R Cleveland Indians Syracuse

Death of Father Aloysius Kausler Pastor of St Joseph’s Church

The Rev. Father Aloysius Kausler aged 67, pastor for ten years at St Joseph’s Church near Dover Ohio, died in Pittsburgh after illness. He will be buried Wednesday in Ohio, church officials said.

Pittsburgh Aloysius Kausler St. Joseph’'s Church Dover Brookline Penn Kausler Ohio

End of Hard Times and Hoover Defeat Predicted by Seer

Madame Fraya, a French clairvoyant, predicted a summer end to hard times and Hoover’s defeat in November. She foresaw America smiling again by midsummer and Wall Street prosperity, with the US leading to riches before year’s end and major political shifts including Briand’s exit and Hoover not being re elected.

Nited Byright United Press Paris U.P Hoover Madame Fraya Rench Seer Sue Sterling Joffre Manchuria Alfonso Pierre Laval America Wall Street United States Madame Frava Briand South America Argentine

High School To Offer Play Tuesday Night

Athens High School students revive The Lottery Man a three act farce by Rita Johnson Young in the auditorium at 8 o clock Tuesday night. The cast includes Marian Danford Helen and Bill Kircher Jack Wright with Betty Gullum Mrs Clark and others. The production features a stage crew and orchestra and is coached by A A Nellis.

Athens High School Rita Johnson Young Marian Danford Helen Bill Kircher Jack Wright James Rutkoskie New York Frances Lowery Dick Whipple Mary Jo Twiss Nita Kel- Tey Marie Louise Seiple

Fasteeth Powder Brings All Day Tooth Comfort

Fasteeth powder prevents denture slipping and dropping with no gummy feeling. It sweetens breath and keeps plates secure. Praised by users and dentists. Get Fasteeth at Quick's Cut Rate or from your druggist.

Adv

U.S. Sec Mellon Announces Large New Government Loan

Secretary Mellon announced a 1.3 billion dollar loan to cover current expenses. One year notes total 600 million at 3 percent, six month certificates 300 million at 2 percent, and nine month certificates 340 million at 3 percent. This brings total borrowing for the year to 3.7 billion. The funds aim to wait for Congress to ease debt retirement or raise taxes.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury Mellon Congress Treasury

Noted alienist Dr Frank Wilson Harmon dies at 80

SAN DIEGO chronicler reports that Dr Frank Wilson Harmon an alienist died after a long illness at 80. He was formerly of Cincinnati Ohio where his brother Judson Harmon once served two terms as governor.

San Diego Calif Dec U.R Frank Wilson Harmon Harmon Cincinnati Ohio Judson Harmon

Ohio to Expand Fish Hatcheries to Boost Production

State Conservation Commissioner William Reinhart announced improvements at Ohio fish hatcheries to raise capacity. He directed Frank A. Farley to outline the necessary work quickly to capitalize on favorable weather and expedite construction.

Columbus William Reinhart Ohio Frank A. Farley Bureau of Engineering Division of Conservation

Bellefontaine Men Fined for Game Law Violation

Samuel B. Jones and Willard Hole of Bellefontaine were fined $50 and costs each for violating game laws in Marysville. Jones was found with a partridge in his possession while Hole was charged with aiding his escape from arrest.

Marysville Samuel B. Jones Willard Hole Bellefontaine Jones Hole

Cleve land Pennzoils and Birmingham Boosters Battle to Tie

The Cleve land Pennzoils and the Birmingham Boosters played a scoreless tie Sunday in Cleveland. Both clubs sought the state semi pro football championship and claimed a share of the title.

Toledo Dec Cleveland Pennzoils Birmingham Boosters

Favors Work On Ohio River Lock System

The Army Board of Engineers for rivers and harbors urged Congress to approve 2600000 for national river and harbor work. The Ohio River locks and dam work would receive 3000000 plus 2900000 for Ohio River channel projects. Other large sums targeted Mississippi Missouri and Great Lakes improvements. Funds cover maintenance and new construction across U S ports and waterways.

Ohio River Washington IULA Army Board of Engineers United States Mississippi Missouri

Hunger Marchers arrive as Democrats gain House control

The Hunger Marchers reach Washington as about 400 Republican posts are frozen by new Democratic majority. Positions from clerk of the House to elevator operators and janitors will shift, with Rep. John N. Garner appointing a patronage committee to allocate jobs amid many applications.

Washington Dec T.U.R House Jonn N. Garner

Culbertson to Open Assault on New Bridge System Tonight

New York December 7 Culbertson prepares to begin his eight rubbers match with Sidney Leno testing his bold assault on the official bidding system. Ceremonies precede the start as Culbertson seeks to prove the strength of his approach against the Brigwe Headquarters, Inc. backed official plan.

New York Du.r.ely Culbertson Culbertson Sidney Leno Culberteon Tong Bla Vdle Brigwe Headquarters, Inc Curmertson

Mother Under Arrest in Cleveland Holdup Killing

Mig Vera Traxler a 24 year old mother of a girl was arrested in Cleveland charged with complicity in an attempted holdup. Richard Lohman was killed in the Saturday incident.

Cleveland Mig Vera Traxler Richard Lohman

Lighting blamed in Kewanee crash that killed woman

A coroner's jury found darkness of boundary lights at Kewanee airport contributed to the Brandiff Airways crash. One woman died and three passengers were injured in the aviation accident.

Kewanee Ill Dee Brandiff Airways

Peterson's Ointment Promises Fast Relief from Sores

Advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as a quick healer for long standing sores piles itching burns pimples and eczema. Claims instant comfort and dramatic results in days with a 35 cent box available at drug stores. Advertises over 50 years of trusted use.

Peterson

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