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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1931
Page
3
In Tart U.S. Congress session, Ways and Means Chairman Colter signals possible modest tariff increases while discussing broader policy with Speaker Garner and Senate leaders. Parallel note reports screen star Dix facing federal charges over evasion of tax returns in 1927 and 1928.
The final meeting of the present City Council in Nelsonville adjourned from the December 7 session and was held Monday night at the City Building with WW Bartoe presiding. Four members depart at year end, including G. W. Pearce who served eight years and attended every meeting. Mentions of election outcomes and upcoming organizational meeting on January 4.
Edna Archer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Archer, wed Hartford Bradbury of Columbus at Trinity Episcopal Chapel on December 16. The reception followed at the Bradbury home. The couple will reside at 1368 Eastwood Avenue, Columbus. Numerous local relatives and friends attended and festive greetings were exchanged during the Christmas visit period.
Walter Kern, long stationed with the U S Army Fifteenth Infantry in China for ten months, has returned home to his father George Kern in Nelsonville having been discharged on disability. He spent the last weeks in a hospital in San Francesco, Cab.
Nelsonville, Dec 29 Andrew Belfy 68 died at his Murray City home after a brief illness. Funeral services scheduled for Friday at 2 pm at the M E Church in Murray City with burial at Greenlawn. Survived by two widows and other relatives in the region.
W. H. Reynolds, 75, a former Glouster resident, died at his Columbus home Sunday from injuries suffered when struck by a taxi on November 12. He was treated at a Columbus hospital and returned home last Thursday to celebrate Christmas. Reynolds' family, long associated with Glouster, later moved to Columbus. he is survived by six sons, three of whom are Columbus barbers.
The Linden Heights Church of Christ basketball team from Columbus travels to Glouster to play the local Glouster Church of Christ team at the High School Gym. Pastor Rev. F. B. Roberts accompanies the visitors. Preliminary game scheduled for 8:30 p.m. local time.
Miss Bernice Wallace daughter of Mr and Mrs C F Wallace of Glouster underwent a major surgical operation Monday morning at White Cross Hospital in Columbus. She is recovering satisfactorily and was accompanied to the hospital by her parents. Mr Wallace plans to return home today while Mrs Wallace remains with Miss Wallace at the hospital. Edith Tinker to Play in All Ohio Orchestra in Columbus Miss Edith Tinker from Jacksonville Trimble High School will play violin in the State High School Orchestra at Memorial Hall Wednesday night.
In Glouster Ohio on December 29 officers of Glouster Lodge No. 607 F and A M will be installed at a special meeting Thursday night. After installation a potluck supper will be served by Thea Chanter O E S 5 members.
Augustus J. Frame 41 of Columbus, treasurer and general manager of the Columbus Auto Brasa Co, shot himself in the basement of the North Fourth Street plant. Police say he had been despondent over business conditions for weeks but the firm’s arm reportedly remained sound. Frame, an amateur aviator, left notes for the company board, the Columbus Mutual Life Insurance vice president, and his daughter. He had suffered a nervous breakdown three months earlier and planned an indefinite vacation to regain health. He had risen to general manager two years prior after 14 years as treasurer and co manager. He previously managed a bank in the Isle of Pines, Cuba, after graduating from Ohio University. He was the son of the late Dr. John Frame and nephew of Dr. Morrison.
The administration aims to appeal to U S economic self interest in opposing Philippine independence. Western farmers back independence to block duty free Filipino goods. Delegation from the Philippines arrives in January to plead with Secretary Hurley.
Ohio University students are home for the holidays closing the Christman rush and leaving Athens Post Office in its quietest period of the year. Clerks note many cards addressed to deceased individuals, with about 40 misaddressed items in a pigeonhole. correct addresses will be sought by phone directories, otherwise cards go to the Dead Letter office in Washington. New Year's cards are few, as post office workers say the habit is mostly to console friends who sent Christmas cards without reciprocation.
Adjutant Bernard Stane of the Salvation Army said Athena County faces greater needs than larger cities, with farmers rarely seeking help. Supplies this winter have already doubled those of last year, mainly for food shoes and garments. Athens City residents rely on the Employment Bureau for work and grocery, clothing, meat and lodging expenses. A turkey dinner was hosted Christmas Day by Mr and Mrs Irwin Nanna with several local guests.
A large gathering of Red Men from Pomeroy Circleville Wellston and several towns attended a Mohawk Tribe event with degrees conferred on 35 candidates and entertainment by local groups. The meeting drew praise from leaders including Great Sachem and District chiefs. later reports note a baby’s barricaded family incident as sheriffs attempted to arrest a man, citing risk to the child and another educator involved.
Health officials note a decline in scarlet fever cases as a health nurse reports progress in Athens City. All contacts of menriat fever cases have been released after investigation and monitoring.
Mas Viols Fel and health nurse report improving conditions in Athens County. Thief cases were resolved yesterday with no new contagious diseases recorded. Officials say overall health conditions are good for winter. only one diphtheria case noted and handled.
A homemade cough remedy is described using a pint bottle mixed with pipes and granulated sugar to soothe inflammation, loosen mucus, and ease bronchial irritation. It claims rapid relief and notes the mixture stores well and appeals to children. The piece touts a pine alcohol style solution as superior to store products.
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