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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1931

Page

5

Beatas Host Meeting and Local Society Notes

The Beatas met Wednesday at Mary Louise Nagle’s home with Leota McCoy presiding. A talk on Courtesy was given by Beatrice Perkins Lois McHarg and Carol Hope with refreshments. Attendees included Grace Cochran Leota McCoy Mary Louise Nagle Mary Margaret Bardin Dorothy Tedrick Grace Story Virginia Ulis Grace Wood Lucile Jones Pauline Fishbaugh Lois McHarg and Beatrice Perkins. Mrs I N McHarg and daughter Mrs B R Angie Glouster and Mr Francis Colley traveled to Chillicothe for the death of the former's cousin Miss Mary Greathouse. A patriotic program will follow initiation at the Woman’s Relief Corps meeting Friday at 7 in Red Men’s Hall. Mr T W Craig returned from a ten day trip to New York City. Mrs P T Burnett of Marion arrived for a visit with son and daughter-in-law Mr and Mrs C O Burnett 20 North High Street. Mr Clair N Fishel traveling secretary Theta Chi Fraternity visited Alpha Tau chapter at 75 East State Street. Mr and Mrs A W Barker Mrs A L Barker Mrs Ralph Barker and Mrs Joe Jonas were in Chauncey for the funeral of Nancy Bowden, a cousin of Mr A W Barker. Mrs A L Barker of Nelsonville is visiting at 91 Central Avenue.

Beatas Lucile Jones Carol Hope Marcella Henry Lucy Kland Pauline Fishbaugh Lois MecHarg Beatrice Perkins Woman’s Relief Corps Red Men's Hall Clair N. Fishel California Theta Chi Fraternity Alpha Tau Chapter East State Street A. W. Barker A. L. Barker Ralph Barker Joe Jonas Chaunecey Nancy Bowden Nelsonville Central Avenue William C. Fischer Nellie Fischer Zaleski Cincinnati C. A. Pearce Christian Missionary Society of Ohio J. W. Darby Percy Bethel Allensville John Bethel Blanche Howell Walt Steele Elza Wood Athens Carlos Shaver Carlos William William Smith Fred Gill McArthur Boy Scout Reat Thompson Kansas Ralph Warren Ben Napper E. H. Bowen Henry Graves James George Frank McCathrine C. L. Morrison Ruby Waxler Mont Eberts James B. O'Leary Bundy Crow Charles Wyckoff Imogene Ward Warren Jenkins Nelson Morgan Sam Scott

Daughters of Veterans Present Patriotic Program

A patriotic program by the Mrs. John Ellis Wool Tent of the Daughters of Union Veterans entertained the Women’s Relief Corps with songs a prayer and a “Making of the Flag” playlet featuring Betsy Ross George Washington and Robert Morris. Refreshments followed for about 50. Also noted are university officials traveling to Detroit for conferences and church society meetings this Friday.

John Ellis Wool Daughters of Union Veterans Women’s Relief Corps America H. G. Stalder Henry Atkinson McKinley Nelle Pickering Lincoln Lila B. Nice Frank Dean

McArthur and Vinton County News Recitals

Local staff reports from McArthur and Vinton County cover society events and community notes. The item lists contact details for the McArthur desk including telephone and mailing address.

T. C. Kelly P. O McArthur Ohio

Federal Route work eyed by Vinton County delegation

A Vinton County delegation visited state highway officials to discuss imminent work on Federal Route 50 and an overhead crossing at McArthur. Eight miles of Route 50 near Albany are slated for sale in March and construction plans include an overhead crossing over the C&O line at McArthur. The group included L. W. Sprague W Atkinson A Will Jr Herbert Hamilton G B Sharp Dr W P Rutherford and R W Rutledge of McArthur and William G Fischer of Zaleski.

Mcarthur Vinton L. W. Sprague W. Atkinson A.will, Jr Herbert Hamilton G. B. Sharp W. P. Rutherford R. W. Rutledge William G. Fischer Zaleski Albany

Funeral services held in Tinker Chapel for McArthur death

The obituary notes funeral services for a deceased individual held at the Tinker Chapel in McArthur on February 18, with mention of the mother Mrs. Tom Boyer of Hamden.

Tom Boyer Hamden

Young Child Harold Gregory Dies in Dundas

Harold Franklin Gregory two months old died Feb 13 at the family home in Dundas Funeral services were held at the U B Church Dundas Saturday afternoon Burial in Tarr Farm Cemetery

McArthur Harold Franklin Gregory Dundas U. B Tarr Farm

MELLO-GLO Face Powder Promises Youthful Skin

D Zenner Co introduces MELLO GLO a new face powder promising fresh looking skin. A French process helps it stay on longer spread smoothly and prevent clogging pores with no flakiness or irritation. The tint is described as youthful and it aims to preserve skin youth.

D. Zenner Co

George W. Trainer Deaths and Local Court Notices

George W. Trainer, 61, was found dead in his Harrison Township home on February 11. Funeral rites were held at Mt. Carmel Chapel, Ross County, by the Red Men of Tucson Tribe. burial followed in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Sheriff sales included 45 acres in Madison Township to A. D. Townsend for 205 dollars and 345 acres in Brown Township to Marvin Kessler for 8558 dollars. Local court activity noted: State vs Frank Dalton dismissed for lack of evidence. Carl W. Tyler vs Christoper Herrold verdict for defendant. Carmel Mapes vs Fremont Creamery Company jury disagreed. multiple residents mentioned with social and travel notes.

Geo. W. Trainer Mcarthur George W. Trainer Harrison Township Red Men of Tucson Tribe Mt. Carmel Chapel Ross County Mt. Carmel Cemetery A. L. Townsend Everett Chilton Madison Township A. D. Townsend Frederika Bone Illinois Kaolin Company Marvin Kessler Brown Township Frank Dalton Carl W. Tyler Christopher Herrold Carmel Mapes Fremont Creamery Company

Peterson's Ointment Promises Pimples Vanish In A Week

An advertisement exhorts men to banish pimples with Peterson's Ointment promising clear skin in a week. Claims include money back if not improved and cites Thursey Pentecost of Springfield Tennessee praising relief after using the product. One 35 cent box advertised.

Peterson Thursey Pentecost Springfield Tenn Ady

Local residents travel and health notes from Ohio towns

Do A Bubb Eva Swaim Hazel Sockel Marion Shively Mrs Frank Praga and daughter Lucile of Zaleski were in McArthur Thursday. Sam Lyle is seriously ill at home. Mrs Lena Thomason is improving after illness. Mrs Emma Foreman Evan Foreman and Ruth Bobo Kowatkosky visited Cleveland Thursday and Friday. John J Howel and Clayton Morrison visited Chillicothe Sunday.

Do. A. Bubb Eva Swaim Hazel Sockel Marion Shively Frank Praga Lucile Zaleski McArthur Sam Lyle Lena Thomason Emma Foreman Evan Foreman Ruth Bobo Kwatkosky Cleveland Sadie Timms Lewis Neunhofer Columbus G. B. Lee Creola John J. Howel Clayton Morrison Chillicothe

Ship Fifty Lambs To Market in New York

Marietta February 19 Approximately 60 early spring lambs from the Washington County Experiment Farm at Fleming were sent to the New York market. Known as hot house lambs they are about ten weeks old and sold for 12 per head in New York netting 10.50 to 11 after costs. The farm estimates cost to produce at 5 including pasture and has netted about 2 per head from wool sales. Market is described as delicate and a larger shipment could lower prices.

Marietta New York Washington County Experiment Farm Fleming S. C. Hartman Irector

Salvation Army appeals for furniture after Athens fire

Adjt. Bernard Stone asks for a table chairs and a coal cook stove for a family four miles north of Athens whose home was destroyed by fire. The family includes three children and the father works as a miner.

Adjt Bernard Stone Salvation Army Athens Adjutant Stone

Actress Mary Nolan Acquitted of Rug Theft Charge

Actress Mary Nolan formerly Imogene Wilson was acquitted of petty theft in a Beverly Hills rug case. She faced two new wage-claim charges totaling 165.18 from former cook Joe Bayse and maid Alma McNair before the State Labor Commission.

Los Angeles U.P Mary Nolan Imogene Wilson State Labor Commission Joe Bayse Maidy Alma McNair Lambert Hillyer Miss Nolan Justice of the Peace H. E Josh” Billings Beverly Hills Hillyer

Legal fight to save Mal S. Daugherty from bank fund misuse

Washington D. C. Feb 19 Attorneys for Mal S. Dougherty former president of the Ohio State Bank prepared to begin their case to avert conviction on charges of misusing bank funds.

Washington D. H U.P Mal S. Daugherty Ohio State Bank

Bartels Out as First Assistant U S Attorney in Columbus

A R Hugh K Martin of Columbus is expected to succeed William B Bartels as First Assistant U S Attorney in Columbus after Bartels was discharged following a protracted dispute with U S Attorney Mau. The resignation demand was upheld by the Attorney General's office in Washington, with Charles P Sisson stating the office did not handle internal disputes.

Cincinnati Hugh K. Martin Columbus William B. Bartels U. S Hareth KE Bartels Mau Martin U. S. Attorney General Washington Charles P. Sisson

Jury Deadlocks After 12 Hours in Manslaughter Trial

Portsmouth jury fails to reach a verdict after 12 hours of deliberations in a manslaughter trial. Prosecutors contended the defendant caused a death in a confrontation while defense argued lack of evidence. Judge recessed court pending further actions.

Portsmouth U.P

Constable Yeley charged in liquor raid slaving case

Constable James Yeley faces charges over the alleged slaving of 40 year old Kearney Wai ters during a liquor raid last.

James Yeley Kearney

Also Mentioned on This Page

I. N. McHarg B. R. Angie, Glouster Francis Colley Thert Mises Mary Greathouse Mr. T. W. Craig New York City P. T. Burnett Marion C. O. Burnett North High Street Daughters of Veterans Give Constance T. MacLeod Ohio University Detroit Mich Department of Superintendents National Education Association Norman Genevieve R. Macleod That City Irma E. Voigt William Maffin Pontiac, Mich Friendly Society of the Presbyterian Church Woman's Home Missionary Society Franc. Ziegler Donald McGillivray Umbus Robert Ireth Union Furnace A. A. Arnold Wellston T. D. Sharp Sanford J Arch Buskirk Hamden Come Harry Jewell Vinton County Newcomerstown Ema Stella Waldron Lon Waldron Big Daylight Sheriff Sales Watteau Finsterwald Sisters S. Court Street Athens, Ohio Pyyal Foods For Your Baby the Cline Pharmacy Co Silk Earth Shantung Green Township Cornwells Mens Elgin R. P Gruen Jewel Americas Lbk Seth Thomas Waldemar Meeker Cornwell's Athens Jewelers
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