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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1931

Page

16

Animal Contest Honors Split Among Boys and Girls

The weekly Animal Contest awards prizes to both groups ages 6 to 9 and 9 to 12. Floyd Clark, 11, of Albany wins older group first with subdued harmonious tints. Carol Morris, 9, of Chester wins younger group first with fine arl chalk colors. The Messenger publishes rules and lists contest entrants from Athens County towns.

Molher Floyd Clark Albany Floyd Charles Carper Pomeroy Charles Evelyn Wolfe Nelsonville Evelyn Carol Morris Carol Chester Joe Edward Sayre Trimble Mary H. Gabo Joels Aketch Animal Editeur Santa Claus Messenger Animal Editor Virginia Morrison Floyd Clack Albany Caryl Morris Chesters Charles Carper George Carper Junior Cook Sunday Messenger Animus Col Sbi A. Stephan Vho Colonel Stephan Watta Chubb Athens County Anima Messen Athens Messenger Animal Contest

Schoolroom Is Place for Girl Of School Age

Mrs. N. Mackinnon states that schoolrooms should keep girls of school age in school rather than seek working papers during unemployment. The campaign, endorsed by the President’s Organization on Unemployment Relief, aims to reduce unemployment and improve education by keeping youths in school with Girl Scout leaders promoting continued study and support services.

Co. N. Mackinnon Department of Education FOM Girl Scouts Mackinnon Girl Scout Buffalo Nicheolau F. Brady New York City National Board of Girl Scouts

Auto Crashes Claim Fewer

A Ohio Department of Health study shows fewer deaths from automobile accidents in the first ten months of 1931 than the same period in 1930, with notable declines in grade-crossing incidents and rural vs urban totals, while crashes involving street cars rise. Pedestrian and driver fatalities show declines or shifts, and overall rural deaths fall from 661 to 640 while city totals drop from 716 to 591. An accompanying item reports 18 year old Ya. Hubbard shot in Youngstown accident. details describe a blanket of family prominence in the area.

State Department of Health Division of Vital Statistics Ohio Pasiing

Stomach Ulcers Healed At Home With New Treatment

Cleveland firm promotes home remedy for stomach ulcers claiming quick relief and lasting results without dieting or surgery. The ad promises a free symptom booklet explaining the treatment and offers to mail it to readers at no charge from VON CO. 301 L Old Arcade, Cleveland, Ohio.

Von's Cleveland von CO Old Arende Cleveland

Vesper Service Program At Athens High School

Vesper services directed by Misa Helen J Cross will be held Sunday at 4 16 p m in the Athens High School Auditorium. Junior and senior high school students will participate in a Christmas program observing the coming holidays. The program includes a High School Orchestra, chorus, solos, a quartet and narrators reading Luke 2.1-4 and Luke 2.7 with titles Beneath the Holly Oh Little Town of Bethlehem Ave Verum and Cantique de Noel among pieces.

Misa Helen J. Cross Athens High School Miss Cross Joe Bardin Barltons

Handel Firat Noel and Choirs Perform Traditional Holiday Tales

Washington D. C. December 11. Miss Kate Huff, 75, suffered likely fatal injuries after being struck by a freight train while crossing rails on Thursday. The accident caused internal injuries and left her gravely injured.

Washington D. H Misa Kate Huff

Red Cross Drive Hits 216 Members in County Totals

The Red Cross campaign led by T H Johnson gathered 216 members, below 400 last year, due to eight township limits from fundraising tied to Community Fund drives. Troy Township topped with WH members, led by RB Wolfe. Grover Sutton headed Canaan Township with 40. Officials praise township chairs and volunteers, noting drought relief work in 1930 and that this year marks the fiftieth annual roll call.

Troy Township Red Cross T. H. Johnson Mittee We County RB. Y. Wolfe Wolfe Secur Athens County Grover Sutton Canaan Johnson National Red Cross

Local Relief Drive Totals and Team Solicitation

The national chapter gave 11000 to Athens County relief last year for maintenance and emergencies. Troy Township reported 14 members with FB Wolfe as chair and 12 others. Alexander Township listed 26 members. Glouster member Zot reported no totals. York Township had Walter McCombs as chair with W H Badger among top solicitors at seven subscriptions. Frank Caldwell Carthage and Reverend Edgar Dean Lea Township chairs were awaiting reports.

Com Athens County Athens Troy Township FB. Wolfe W. F. Kampt E. Brandeberry Charles Campbell Hazel Paris Pauletta White T. O Ralph Stout Wilder James McLaren Ma Green Helen Rogers Jeff Tewksberry Alexander Glouster Walter McCombs York Township W. H. Badger York Fingi Frank Caldwell Carthage Township Kwani Edgar 5. Dean Lea Township

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