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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1931

Page

6

Dinger Party Honors Son's Birthday at 264 East State Street

Mrs Gertrude Neutzling hosted a Sunday dinner at 264 East State Street for her twenty-first birthday celebration. Among attendees were C C Lahen of Middleport, Harold Casio, Alma Lalfhell of Pomeroy, Mrs Roy B Sayre and her son Jack of Cambridge, and Mrs C A Horn of Sunnyside Drive. Others visiting included John Sprague and roommate Wella McCann from Portsmouth and James Schaal of Logan, all Meilica College students at Cincinnati. Miss Marcella Horn plans to return from Cambridge with Miss Marian Milligan. Miss Gertrude Lenigar of Detroit is visiting her mother at 37 Hanlin Avenue. Charles E Fish of Wilmington, Mass., returns from New York and departs March 7 for Havre, France, for a four-month Europe trip. The Woman's Missionary Society meeting for Tuesday moved from 3:50 to 5:00 due to N D Van Dyke funeral.

Birthey Don Scott Neutzling Gertrude Neutzling East State Street Dir Mira C. C. Lahen Middleport Bir Harold Casio Alma Lalfhell Pomeroy Mra Roy BP. Sayre Julia Murphy Jack Cambridge Slater Mra. C John Sprague Wella McCann Portsmouth Métor Cincinnati John Tr. Sprague Morris Avenue James Schaal Logan Carl ‘Wolfe Meilica College University of Cincinnati

Substitutes To Be Kept to a Minimum

The Postoffice Department ordered postmasters to maintain a low substitute clerks to city carriers ratio. One substitute for seven clerks and one for every four city carriers will be used, rising from prior limits of one to five and one to three. The move aims to improve wages amid unemployment, ensuring substitutes are needed locally. Bread five cents a loaf in Portland stores sparked questions about consumer impact and pricing strategy.

Washington Yeb Postoffice Department Arcu Coleman Portland Gre UC Grocering

Mothers Rebel Against Prices in the Stores

Mothers in Chicago lead protests against rising food costs as inflation pressures shoppers. A US survey finds buyer strife and merchant demands for price cuts amid overproduction and slack demand. Butter and egg prices fall, bread and milk show little change, while packinghouse and bakery tensions spark temporary orders in some districts.

Chiccane United States United Press Matheus Aintedo Dens FL Bublivan

Dynamite in Stolen Coal Explain Explosions

G Jackson faces felony charge after coal thefts caused several blasts at homes and a mine. Workers found small explosive inserts in coal lumps and sealed munitions inside. mine owners warned these pilferings endanger dwellings and workers with repeated blasts.

Jackson Bern Meir Domicciles Steven

Elihound Is Latest Pet at White House

A two month old Norwegian elk hound named Elihound is presented to President Hoover by the White House staff. The dog, gifted by a financer, will be cared for by the President and his granddaughter Pigisy Anne, four and a half years old, at the Gloucester household.

Elihound White House Washington Hacer Hoover Pigisy Anne

Expose of Grandma's Old-Fashioned Parlor Memories

A fragmented reminiscence describes Grandma and Mother's parlors with antique furniture, jewelry, and artifacts. Photographs from a trip along Niagara Falls, a silver “air castle” chandelier ornament, and a variety of heirlooms evoke a sentimental, artistic yet imperfect portrait of past rooms and the people who lived in them.

Grandma Grandpa Niagara Fatts Anni Luella Ateio Gale Duels Uncle Lute Mammoth Cafe Kentucky Washington Monument Mother Alr Boman Spd John Brown

Cleveland a New Mystery in Graft Case

Cleveland police pursue a major murder and political graft mystery centering on the late Republican leader Potter. A perjury trial, disappearances, and a complex web of alleged corruption surround city officials. Witnesses, a high‑profile party, and a tied life end in a dramatic confession-like case that rattles Cleveland politics.

Cleveland Ant Clevel Land Gregredt Mourder Aystery Raurhy Dup Potter Uve Irora Tnt Ayer Tiath Divut Sith Marin Mike Sabe Red Iain Potter Aid Tien Liston G School Jn Lonmacrow Schoolese Oller Jinely Larkwood Palter Kiene Graf

Fixes Limits for Helping Ohio Blind

An Ohio report notes Attorney General Gellman clarified limits on aid for the blind. He says if a blind person has an allowance they are not entitled to further public relief, but statutes may permit relief for children of a blind solicitor.

Ohio Columers Altorney Gellman Leligag

Costs fall for farm stocks as feed prices drop

Columbus February report by Farm Bureau research director Cart J West notes farm incomes thin due to weak sales volume. Although feed costs are lower and dairy, hog, and lamb prices remain below last year, overall farm conditions improve as lower feed prices offset some losses. cattle and poultry markets show mixed results.

Columbus Cart J. West

Rocket Tests In Alps Spark Italian Inquiry

Milan February 94 PRK Dr Edwin Wyon of New York was questioned by police in Gondno over a rocket experiment plan. He described firing a rocket laden with instruments to study the atmosphere at great height, possibly up to 40950 miles, with aims toward eventual lunar travel.

Milan Maly PRK Edwin Wyon New York Gondno Italy Lyon Ootics

Growing Deaf With Head Noises Try This

An old remedy advises hard of hearing individuals to buy Parmint double strength, mix 2 oz with hot water and sugar, then take 1 tablespoon four times daily. Claimed to ease head noises, nasal mucus, breathing, and throat drainage, promising quick relief.

Quick's

Unclear draft of space launch description at Traiet

Fragments describe a planned rocket mission involving gravity assist, Switzerland intelligence (Quintiles) and Swiss depots, aiming for near catatonic preparation. It mentions a heavy staged rocket, propellant explosions, and automatic instrument release during descent, with references to Lamperahure and a passport.

Switzerland Quintiles Cataton

Rich Folks Cemetery Burying Pet Dogs Raises Debate

A fragmentary report notes a Schnauzer named Bury and a tale of pets in the Marsdale cemetery for wealthy patrons. It mentions elaborate grave markers and costs, including a dog grave cited as costing 820,000, alongside discussion of prominent pet burials and related controversies. The article also briefly covers Kenton farmer Robert Hilwood finding field carnage in a barnyard.

Orig Ynareold Schnauzer Willian Leeda Xenia Greve Dole Pes Mos Fife Dowth Ter Taltendorf Martsdale Sally Wor Walshite Barre Kenton Robert Hilwood Jenzth

Milk price war hits local dairies in Kenton

A milk price war unfolds Saturday as Kenton dairies slash prices. One shop offers milk at nine cents a pint and five cents a quart, while nearby sellers cut prices to around ten and a half cents per pint, sparking a tense market shift.

Kenton Feo Annonelag

Benefit Play At Chauncey High School Audito

CHAUNCEY and PTA sponsor a non talent benefit play Kepeceay's Triumph a comedy. Fannie King Mrs G McCafferty will play the musical steam pantomime. Participants include Mrs Sheaewy Mery C Ik Close Gi Wickering Mrs Duck Gardner Mrs Jon Kriss Mrs Gebriel Meg To U Phininton etc. Tickets No. 9 255 267 69 68 28 No. 1 1 D Poston Hack Diamond Chauncey. The event raises funds for school programs.

Sheaewy Mery C. Ik Close Gi Wickering Duck Gardner Uyemiy Nm Jon Kriss Gebriel Willl Meg U. Phininton Stes Ph Crown Arthur AL da Preston Renee Mel Porth Foston D. Poston Hack Diamond Chauncey

G S Merry is Dead Near Here

G S Merry dies near here in unclear text. The report notes survivors including a wife and six children and lists several names and places in Athens and surrounding areas. The fragmentary text references local residents and possible family connections with Merry.

New MELILO GLO face powder promises smoother skin

A French process called MELILO GLO makes skin look younger and longer lasting, without irritating or making it oily or flaky. It spreads smoothly and offers a youthful glow, marketed by a Dreyer Company advertisement.

Aanner Co

Chauncey Woman's Christian Temperance Union Meets

The Chauncey W C T U will meet Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at Elizabeth Knoxes home on Ely Avenue with Mrs Belps and Miss Helen Howard. All women interested are invited. Visitors list local families including Bradfields Courtney and Williamson families and Dr and Mrs Sanders.

Chauncey Tvoman Chrisian Temperance Union Bfrps Elizabeth Knode Helen Howard Ely Avenue

Eggs 10 Cents A Dozen In Licking County

Eggs were selling for 10 cents a dozen in Newark and surrounding areas of Licking County, with unusually low winter sales. Farmers and commission men note this is the first time prices stayed at 10 cents in any season since 1958, reflecting a rare market lull.

Newark Lickling County Moncer Farmers and Commission Wen

Get Hin's Power the Quick Cold Breaker

A vintage ad claims Get Hin's Power kills a cold fast using a scientific formula. It touts quick relief with two pills and plenty of water, promising return to full health and even jury duty readiness, claiming money back if ineffective.

Wive Evee Trio

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