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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1931

Page

8

Mountville Woman Reaches 87 With Birthday Dinner

Elizabeth McLain celebrated her 87th birthday with a Sunday dinner hosted at her Mountville home. She has spent nearly all her life in the Mountville area and remains active, caring for her housework without assistance. Attending were her sisters and husbands Dr James Leeper and David Jackson, son Timothy McLain and family, and other relatives from Columbus and Mountville.

Gaviarrvina Elizabeth McLain

Glouster Church of Christ Team Wins Two Games in Cincinnati

The Glouster Church of Christ basketball team won two games in Cincinnati on Wednesday night defeating Cincinnati Bible Seminary and a Kentucky team. The scores were not available but it was reported the local team won both contests. The group traveled to Liberty Indiana for a game tonight.

Cincinnati Glouster Glouster Church of Christ Cincinnati Bible Seminary Kentucky Liberty Ind Church of Christ

Grade Cards to Be Issued by Glouster Schools

Glouster schools will distribute grade cards Friday. Four grades will appear on each card three six weeks term averages and the first semester exam grade. No average will be shown for subjects beyond the half year.

Glouster

To Install Officers in Magic City Lodge

Jacksonville man Harold Shirkey will install officers of Magic City Lodge No. 797 I O O F at a regular meeting in Glouster on Friday night Jan 21. Special district deputy grand master Shirkey will preside and a social hour with refreshments will follow.

Jacksonville Glouster Magic City Lodge Harold Shirkey

Jones Wins First Amateur Championship at Merion 1924

Bobby Jones captures his first national amateur title at Merion Cricket Club on September 27, 1924, defeating George Von Elm in a dramatic finish at the quarry hole. Jones drives well, hits a near perfect approach, and sinks a near two-foot putt to seal the victory.

Obby Jones Merion Cricket Club Jon@s George von Elm von Elm Bobby Jones von Brast

College Football Scores List Reveals Mixed Day Results

Denison edged Cincinnati 25 24 and DePauw defeated Wabash 27 8. Fordham beat Rider 20 18 while Augsburg routed Parsons 87 23. Muhlenberg toppled Dickinson 36 30 and Maryland 15 fell to Aggies 29. Ambrose 87 23 appears in scatter of results with several other closers and mismatched scores.

United Press Denison Cincinnati DePauw Wabash Dayton Tre Transylvania Agquesne Catholic U Fordham Rider Igh Muhlenberg Attan Maryland Gerer R Tech Marys M Ence Roard Nn Aggies Thomas Augsburg Ambros Parsons

DePauw Beats Wabash to Lead Buckeye Conference

DePauw University extended its Buckeye Conference lead with a 27 to 8 victory over Wabash College on Wednesday night in Crawfordsville Indiana. The Tigers improve to five wins and one loss in league play.

Crawfordsville Ind DePauw University Buckeye Wabash College DePauw Flyers

Greens Run P T A enjoys lantern slide program

Glouster January 21 Greens Run P T A met with Mrs H W Fierbaugh presiding Mr Porter of Athens High School provided lantern slides Two selections were played by the P T A orchestra a duet was sung by Miss Ada Leake and Miss Doris Fierbaugh A short business session followed The traveling picture was sent to the first grade taught by Miss Glacia Worden.

Glouster Greens Porter Athens High School H. W. Fierbaugh Ada Leake Doris Fierbaugh Glacia Worden

Thea Chapter O E Schedules Friday Practice Meeting

Glouster January 21 Thea Chapter O E S announces a practice meeting for Friday at 7 o clock. Members are urged to attend and review chapter drills.

Gladys Viney Property to Be Sold at Sheriff Sale

Gladuster residents will see the Gladys Viney property offered at a sheriff's sale in front of the Athens Courthouse Saturday afternoon. The tract is appraised at 300 dollars and bids under 200 dollars will not be considered.

Glouster Gladys Viney Athens

Homer Township student earns OSU agriculture honors

WINS HONORS MOUNTVILLE Frank Leeper of Homer Township, a student in the college of agriculture at Ohio State University, Columbus, won classroom honors during the recent quarter. The honor requires a grade of 3.0 or better out of 4.0.

Mountville Frank Leeper Homer Township College of Agriculture Ohio State University Columbus

Fire Blooming Bush Stuns Jan Readers In Glouster

A fire bush in full bloom at Eli Douglas home in Glouster draws attention in January. A small limb with a dozen flowers on display Wednesday shows pink and white blossoms unlike the bush’s usual bright red blooms.

Eli Douglas

Double Liability Provision Effective Immediately

Judge Chester Shook in Cincinnati rules the double liability provision on bank stock applies to shareholders once a bank is closed. Jury ordered $88,000 against former Cosmopolitan Bank officials Clarence Dorger his sisters and Max Greenwald.

Cincinnati Chester Shook Common Pleas Court Clarence Dorger Cosmopolitan Bank Max Greenwald

Civil Service Exams Announced by Board

The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competition exams with posts for Teacher of secondary English and other roles. Closing dates Feb 16 1932 for several Public Health Service and Navy Department positions. Open to women for assistant dentist. Full details from J L C Kelley Secretary Civil Service Board of Examiners in Washington.

United States Civil Service Commission Philippine Service United States Navy Department Public Health Service Iowa Maine Maryland New Hampshire Vermont Virginia District of Columbia Washington, D. C J. L. C. Kelley United States Civil Service Board of Examiners

Presbyterian Church To Hear Dr Boozer Athens Visit

The Athens Presbyterian Church invites the congregation to hear Rev. W. H. Boozer of Ames Iowa on Sunday morning January 24. Dr Boozer serves part of his time with the Board of National Missions and will preach in the Ohio synod churches.

Athens Presbyterian Church W. H. Boozer Ames Iowa

Operators Save Day as Fire Damages Exchange

Willoughby January 21 Officials of the Ohio Bell Telephone Company said 1400 subscribers will have service restored today after a fire damaged the exchange cable room. Two women operators were praised for preventing greater harm. Night operator Mrs Anna Johnson spotted the blaze and chief operator Mrs Rachael White stopped firefighters from dousing the switchboard with water.

Willoughby Telephone Exchange Ohio Be Anna Johnson Rachael Whitehead

Kentucky lawmakers clash over Hawaii resolut ion stance

Kentucky legislators joined United Press to discuss reports that Hawaiian general assemblymen were attempting to evade issues by criticizing a resolution passed in Frankford. The exchange centers on how the Hawaii matter is framed and whether it affects state positions.

Frankford Kentucky The United Press

Girl Killed in Funeral Car

In Chicago a 17 year old girl died and nine high school students were injured after a non union driven car was ordered out of a funeral procession. The vehicle collided with a truck minutes later while racing to reach the cemetery. The death followed a union ban aimed at non union drivers in funeral processions.

Chicago U.R Shirley Pearlman Louis Lakin Tuley

Finland tightens liquor laws with state monopoly

Finland proposes a state controlled liquor manufacture and sales system. A 21 plus liquor pass book records purchases and can be revoked for abuse. Homes may hold up to 20 liters of wine and beer and five liters of spirits. Parishes may veto local sales. tourists are exempt. Home production allowed for personal use. Easter and Christmas sales banned. Penalties for illegal sale remain severe.

Helsingfors Finland U.P

Wood Says Hoover Not Worth Million

Washington politics report notes Rep. Wood IU Indiana stated on the House floor that President Hoover is not worth a million. Observers estimated Hoover’s net worth at four to six million when he became Secretary of Commerce in 1921, reduced by investments liquidated and charitable donations since.

Washington U.P Hoover House of Representatives Rep. Wood Indiana Hoover Woluuu

Russian Refugee Shot by Sniper in New York Apartment

A Russian woman refugee fleeing the Red Terror and remnants of the White Army was killed by a sniper in her New York City apartment. Tatiana Kouteynikoff, 32, daughter of a former Russian consul to Constantinople, reportedly of noble status, was dressing for a party when a bullet struck her in the head.

New York U.P Tatiana Kouteynikoff Constantinople Kouteynikoff

Fertilizer Discussion To Be Held in Athens

County extension will host a fertilizer meeting at 7 30 p m in the office of Thomas H. Johnson on Friday January 22 with a representative from Ohio State University presenting long term test results and new findings on fertilizer use. Discussants will cover when how and what fertilizer to use and the factors affecting returns or failures for farmers.

Athens County Thomas H. Johnson Ohio State University Department of Agricultural

Emerald Oil Healing Claims Ad from McKee Drug Co

An old advertisement promotes Emerald Oil for swollen veins and leg ulcers with bandaging guidance from ankle to knee. It promises relief from broken veins ulcers and crippling pain and urges readers to follow directions to be helped, noting McKee Drug Co as the seller.

McKee Drug Co

Must Be on Job Ohio Venicemen Must Be Accepted Before Liable For Injuries

Ohio Industrial Commission ruled injuries in court by jurors are not compensable until the juror is officially accepted and has taken the oath. The commission denied Mrs. Henry Poggendick Cincinnati’s claim for her husband’s death from a hand injury suffered before selection, ruling he was not in service until selected as a juror.

Ohio Columbus U.P Ohio Industrial Commission Cincinnati Henry ©.Poggendick Hamilton County

Trucker Killed as Train Strikes Vehicle in Springfield

Big Four passenger train struck a truck at a crossing in Springfield injuring a companion. Carl Stanley a 27 year old Akron man died from his injuries. Marion Walker also of Akron was injured in the collision.

Springfield Carl Stanley Akron Marion Walker

Pastors Debate War Resolution at Ohio Convention

At Cleveland January 21 the Ohio Pastors and Ohio Coun cation on war policy considered a radical resolution to refuse cooperation in any future war. Delegates split, some opposing as unpatriotic, others backing to prevent conflict. The assembly previously approved a resolution criticizing capitalism and urging wealth re distribution as a remedy to suffering.

Cleveland All of Churches Convention Ohio Armaments Commission Commission

Dayton man re elected president of Ohio Walton League

A R C Paifley of Dayton was re elected president of the Ohio Division of the Izaac Walton League at its assembly in Columbus. Directors named include Prof. O E McClure of Athens and others.

Columbus R—C. D. Paifley Dayton Ohio Izaac Walton League O. E. McClure Athens

Stubborn Coughs Ended by DIY Pinex Mixture

A home remedy using Pinex mixed with granulated sugar syrup or honey is advertised to stop stubborn coughs from colds. The pitch claims rapid relief, palatable taste, and no spoilage, with a guarantee or money back. It warns against substitutes and targets households seeking inexpensive relief.

Trimble Family In Need Of Clothing And Furniture

Bernard Stone of the Salvation Army appealed today for clothing and furniture for the Trimble family of Cecil Clark and Mrs. Trimble whose home was destroyed by fire. Virtually all household goods were lost. the family is destitute. Anyone able to help should notify Stone to arrange delivery.

Bernard Stone Salvation Army Cecil Clark, Trimble Stone

Trapped Chick thieves jailed after posse chase

Lloyd Nye and Amos Nye brothers from Fostoria were held in the county jail charged with chicken stealing after a posse of armed farmers trapped them in Tiffin on January 21.

Tiffin Lloyd Nye Amos Nye Fostoria

Arizona to Seek Death for Winnie Ruth Judd in Murder Trial

In Phoenix on January 21 the state plans to offer first evidence at the trial of Winnie Ruth Judd a 26 year old charged with murdering her former friend Aghes Anne Leroi The case centers on the fatal shooting alleged as premeditated murder and will set the stage for the capital punishment bid.

Phoenix Ariz Arizona Winnie Ruth Judd Aghes Anne Leroi

Miami University Plans 128th Anniversary Celebration

Miami University in Oxford will mark its 128th founding anniversary on February 15 with alumni gatherings. President A H Upham will deliver a speech via radio WLW. Established in 1809, the school counts McGuffey among its early professors and has added a chemistry building and gymnasium while enrollment rose from 1000 to 2300 after the war.

Oxford U.P Miami University Alleghenies A. H. Upham WLW Cincinnati William McGuffey McGuffey Miami

Design New Badges For Dry Inspectors

Columbus January 21 new badges designed to curb activities of impostors were distributed today by State Prohibition Commissioner E G Mathews to the inspectors employed by the prohibition department.

Columbus U.P Prohibition E. G. Mathews Prohibition Department

Ohio inspectors receive enhanced badge completion cards

The new badges display the State of Ohio seal and inspector names. Old badges were easy to copy, so 19 inspectors receive a signed card from the prohibition commissioner to supplement the badge.

State of Ohio Prohibition

Automobile crash in Indiana kills Cooper and injures wife

Warsaw Indiana January 21 John L Cooper 32 son of Representative John G Cooper of Youngstown Ohio was killed and his wife injured in a late Wednesday auto accident on U S Route 30 near here police reported the couple were traveling when their car collided with another vehicle authorities said further details were not immediately released

Warsaw Ind John L. Cooper John G. Cooper Youngstown Here

Peterson's Ointment Claims Rapid Eczema Relief

An old advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as a quick cure for eczema itching and skin sores. It promises banishing redness cracks and soreness within days and notes the product has been sold for over 30 years at a price of 35 cents in drug stores.

Eterson Peterson’s

Fragmented OCR Summary of Unknown 15th Century Event

The readable text fragments reference a Seeker and an ear Ad with a distance of 0150 feet and notes about reality. No clear event, date, place, or names present to form a coherent news item.

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