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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1931

Page

9

Elect Officers For Band Here

GLOUSTER Feb 6 First steps toward organizing a band were taken at a meeting in the mayor's office electing Lester Zimer president Ed Vaughn secretary and Ernest Bingman treasurer About 20 attended including members from Jacksonville and Trimble S B Stick who recently transferred from Anderson Ind originated the meeting Slick a band instructor spoke of rentals and later purchase credits and an eight week instructor to help start the band The first rehearsal will be held at the mayor's office next Thursday at 7 p.m. and willing musically inclined boys in the valley are urged to attend and arrange instruments.

Glouster Lester Zimer Ed Vaughn Ernest Bingman Jacksonville Trimble S. B. Stick Anderson Ind Slick

Gloucester oil and gas firm reorganized with new officers

The Gloucester Oil and Gas Co reorganized by electing William James as president L W Ley as secretary and H M Gladden as treasurer at a Thursday meeting. They discussed drilling two more wells but took no definite action. Field managers Jones Fouts and Wallace will likely select locations before proceeding. The company currently operates four oil pumpers and one gas well in or near Gloucester.

Glouster Glouster Oil and Gas C William James Ll. W. Ley H. &. Gladden FE. L. Jones Herschel Fouts C. F. Wallace Glouster Corporation

Estates Inventory Debts in New Lexington and Glouster Meeting Tonight

In New Lexington three county estates listed inventories: Miles F. Joyce of Corning D.P. M. Barr of Somerset and A M Murdock of Junction City. Joyce estate assets reach 71167.47 plus a personal property value of 32652.40. Glouster council sets first monthly meeting at City Building for 7 PM with department reports due.

New Lexington Miles F. Joyce Corning DP. M. Barr Somerset A. M. Murdock Junction City Joyce Barr Murrdock

Dayton Man Sails to Europe for General Motors Work

Deloss Wallace of Dayton and his wife sailed from New York City on a second Europe trip for General Motors. Wallace, son of Mr and Mrs W W Wallace, previously spent a year abroad on company business and married Ariene Yates of Newton in New York on August 29. He is a Glouster High School and Ohio State University graduate who joined the Dayton GM branch and rose quickly.

Glouster Deloss Wallace Dayton W. W. Wallace Timo New York City Europe General Motors Mise Ariene Yates Navyton Mr. Wallace Glouster High School Ohio State University

Rothwell Club Elects Officers at February Meeting

Glouster February meeting of the Roth well Club drew nine members. New officers include President Mrs. W. W. Bryson and Vice President Mrs. E. M. Blower. Mrs. C. A. Pride read a paper on The Ways of the Olden Incas. Refreshments followed.

E.E. Munden O. A. McDonald W. R. Drury Noon Craft C. A. Pride H. F. Kittle

Andrew leaves for Clarksville farm visit then Cincinnati trip

M. F. Andrew departs by motor from Glouster on Wednesday to his Clarksville area farm and plans a Cincinnati visit. Mrs. Andrew accompanies him to Piketon where she will stay with relatives and friends.

Glouster M. F. Andrew Clarksville Cincinnati Andrew Piketon

Traffic Lines Being Painted In Athens

Traffic lines are being renewed on Court Street and Union Street in Athens under the Safety Department directed by Franz L Woodworth. Patrolman Wilson Ator enforces parking limits as several arrests are made for exceeding two hours.

Athens Safety Department Franz L. Woodworth Court Street Union Street Wilson Ator

Page denies dropping suit against Bloomington University

Feb 6 Bloomington. H O Pat Page former Indiana University football coach denies reports he will drop his action for 816 750 claiming the school owes him up to April 1 He reiterates pursuit of the full amount under his 1981 contract seeking repayment from the university.

Bloomington U.P H. O Pat” Page Indiana University Page

Taxation splits Republican ranks as Reynolds plan advances

Columbus lawmakers clash over the Reynolds Resolution creating a special taxation committee. Rural and urban representation sparks potential revolt as cities edge ahead four to two. Representative Ward proposes broad new taxes to fund state needs while the committee drafts tax legislation over a 60 day period.

Columbus Uri—Aafter Feveine Senate House Reynolds White P. E. Ward George County Ward General Revenue Institutional Building Special Committee On Taxation

Rain Promises Bring Cheer Amid Severe Midwest Drought

Drought grips the Midwest as forecasts of rain and light snow raise hopes in Indiana Ohio Kentucky and Southern Illinois. Bloomfield Indiana endures a threatening fire with no water supply and water is rushed in from Solsberry.

Ohio Indiana Kentucky Illinois Chicago Bloomfield Ind Masonic Hall Solsberry Ilinois Kentuck Marion J. MacNichols Midwest

Prohibition Bills Face Hearings as Legislature Adjourns

Lawmakers set hearings on repeal of Crabbe and Miller prohibition laws and the Automobile Prisers’ License Bill. The Safety Responsibility measure also awaits Insurance Committee action. Legislative activity totals 498 bills with 258 in the House and 155 in the Senate. 30 introduced in the House and 42 in the Senate.

Vember House ‘Temperance Committee House Motor Vehicles Committee Insurance Committee Senate

Vote Suggested on Rural Towns Under Ohio Plan

Ohio Senate member introduces amendment to allow rural municipalities via county charter. If approved by three-fifths, voters would decide in November whether to form rural counties with specified government types. A 158 member charter commission would draft the rural charter for voter approval.

Columbus Ohio Senate W. A. Greenland Cleveland Senate House Ohio General Assembly

Repairs May Be Made an Armory Here

Adjutant General Frank D. Henderson announced a plan to repair armories in 12 cities to curb unemployment. Inspectors will review buildings in New Lexington McConnelsville Zanesville Steubenville Alliance Mt Vernon Hillsboro Batavia Portsmouth Marietta Athens Chillicothe focusing on upkeep and repairs needing minimal labor and purchases.

Spauldton National Red Cross Ubrichsville

Relief Agencies Pledge Full Support to Prevent Starvation

An organization promises to cover any shortfall in poor relief funds to avert starvation. Officials state there is no need for any person, minor or adult, to die of hunger, with plans to expanse support as needed to meet the demand.

Bar applicants pass chance on state exam in Columbus

The clerk of the Supreme Court announced today that 12 applicants who took the state bar examination in Columbus have passed and will be notified if they successfully meet all requirements.

Columbus Supreme Court

Navy airship voyage aims for Panama maneuvers

The Los Angeles, a naval airship, was moored at Guantanamo Bay to rehearse plans for Parey. It then traveled 380 miles in 34 hours and 1 minute to Panama for naval maneuvers.

Havana Naval Los Angeles Juantanamo Naval Base Panama Val Marneneers

John Carroll Basketball Team Heads on Road Trip

John Carroll University's basketball quintet travels for a three day road trip beginning today. The travel coverage notes the team lineup and anticipated opponents on the journey.

Cleveland John Carroll University Carrell

Heidelberg Tonight and Mtarsye Clash at Orchard

Heidelberg plays Mtarsye College of Orchard Michigan Saturday night and Bt John's of Toledo hosts Sunday night game.

Heidelberg Mtarsye College of Orchard Mich Bt John's of Toledo

New Britain Police Board Considers Tax for Patrol Wagon

The New Britain Police Board discusses financing a new patrol wagon nicknamed Black Maria. They propose a local tax to fund the purchase and transport costs for the vehicle.

New Britain Conn

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