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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1931

Page

5

Maecenas Literary Club Elects Officers at Meeting

Maecenas Literary Club elected officers for the year at a Tuesday afternoon gathering hosted by Mrs. George Minameyer at 38 First Street. President Mrs. Fred Stauffer presided. Officers: Mrs. J. W. Hudson president, Mrs. Frank Watkins vice president, Mrs. Minameyer recording secretary, Mrs. David Johnson corresponding secretary, Mrs. C. N. Darst treasurer. Members contributed readings or music for the entertainment after the business session.

Maecenas Literary Club George Minameyer First Street Fred Stauffer J. W. Hudson Frank Watkins David Johnson C. N. Darst

Dr Matheny Speakers at C C L Guest Night

Dr W A Matheny was guest speaker for the Child Conservation League guest night in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Topic was Child Conservation. President Mrs W F Giesecke presided. The program opened with the club song and patriotic quotations during roll call.

W. A. Matheny Child Conservation League Chamber of Commerce W. F. Giesecke T. E. Gibson F. W. Cone Hal Rowland O. EB. Fri

English Fiction Topic of Delphian Society Meets

The Delphian Literary Society discussed English Fiction of the Eighteenth Century at 6 Van Vorhes Street Tuesday night. Mrs. L. M. Cooper led the program with reports from Miss Delle Finsterwald and others. guest Mrs. Cecil Westfall attended.

Delphian Literary Society Ural V. Westfall van Vorhes Street L. M. Cooper Delle Finsterwald Carl Ferguson H. G. Houses Holder Webb Walker Mary Kahler Cecil Westfall

Democrats Replace Dry Officers in Ohio Prohibition Bureau

State Prohibition Commissioner Clarence H. Sears announced unconditional discharge of eight state prohibition inspectors. He said five replacements would take their places March 1, with resignations effective February 16, and cited a plan to remove Republicans and replace them with Democrats as in other state departments.

Clarence H. Sears William West Paulding van Wert Mercer Putnam Allen Auglaize Shelby Hardin Hancock George Lamme Clyde Wyandot Crawford Marion Morrow Richland James Howards Fulton Lucas Henry Wood Williams David Rudisett James Seymour Butler Warren Clinton Hamilton Clermont Brown William G. Davis Highland Ross Adams Scioto Lawrence Pike John Jenkins Hocking Vinton Athens Meigs Jackson Gallis John D. Hays Sears Rucisel Seymour Thurman Rowland Joseph Landon Cincinnati John Ward, Jr Circleville Charles McGee Wellston Mmmet Dawdell Piketon State Department

Horlick Heiress Granted Divorce in Kenosha

Mrs. Mabelle Horlick Sidley, heir to a malted milk fortune, obtained a divorce from Dr. John Streeter Sidley in Kenosha Wisconsin. Reports say Dr Sidley will settle a $250000 damage suit he filed against W Perkins Bull a Canadian man of mystery who was injured in a recent motor trip to Toronto.

Mabelle Horlick Sidley Kenosha Wis John Streeter Sidley Dr. Sidley W. Perkins Bull K. C Toronto

College Orator Heard by Athens Rotary Club

Leonard Henninger, of Franklin Furnace and Ohio University debating team, spoke at the Athens Rotary Club noon meeting. His oration covered Stalin and the Five-Year Plan of Bolshevism as he prepares to compete in the Ohio intercollegiate public speaking event.

Athens Rotary Club Leonard Henninger Franklin Furnace Ohio University Stalin Henninger Ohio Intercollegiate

Ohio University Speech Event Praises Linings of Lin Stalin Oration

A member of Pi Beta Kappa at Ohio University delivered a notable speech on Stalin, Man of Steel, in a university speaking contest. Professor W H Cooper, head of Public Speaking, introduced the speaker and outlined forms of public speaking during the event.

Lic Pi Beta KapPa Ohto University Stalin W. H. Cooper Henninger Cooper

Youth Found Dead After Heavy Meal In Wheeling

Luther Kenneth Clemens a 17 year old student at Linsly Military Institute was found dead in his room at McCray Hotel after reportedly consuming a large number of hot dogs. Doctors say death was caused by acute dilation of the stomach. He is survived by his father grandparents two uncles an aunt and his mother is deceased. He was a member of Vance Memorial Sunday School.

Wheeling W. Va Luther Kenneth Clemens Luther Clemens McCray Linsly Military Institute Alex Willard Guysville Athens County Ohio Sheldon Joseph Margaret R. Clemens Maude Clemens Young Clemens Vance Memorial Sunday School Woodsvake School Linsly Institute

Twenty Two Rules for Police Force Issued by Chief Hogan

Runnymeade New Jersey February twenty fifth report states Chief Police Marshal Thomas Hogan issued 22 commandments for the force. They ban sleeping on duty drinking or intoxication entering saloons and smoking on beats. Patrolman Charles Strater Jr said he would memorize and obey them.

Runnymede N. J U.P Thomas Hogan Charles Strater, Jr Force

Bill Thompson Wins Chicago Republican Nomination Again

Chicago news reports Big Bill Thompson secured the Republican nomination for mayor with an unofficial 67,800 lead over John H. Lyle the judge. Alderman Arthur Albert placed third while George Schmidt and Eugene McCaffery followed. Democrat Anton J. Germak led Democrats with over 225,000 votes.

Chicago U.P Big Bill Thompson John H. Lyle Arthur Albert George Schmidt Eugene McCaffery Anton J. German Cook County Board of Commissioners Germak

Memphis sportsman bags fifteen ducks in nine shots

T. K. Riddick of the Wa pano ca Outing Club in Memphis shot fifteen ducks with fifteen shells in a single outing, calling the experience "just shooting" as a casual sport.

Memphis T. K. Riddick Wapanoca

Speakeasy raid cites Lincoln High girls used as Geisha workers

In Cleveland police court Edward Brown and Cordon Holsey were fined 1000 dollars and costs for possession charges as their speakeasy run by a butcher was raided. Two underage girls aged 16 and 18, dressed in pajamas, were taken into custody after admitting they played up to male patrons.

Cleveland U.P Lincoln High School Bradley Hull Edward Brown Cordon Holsey

Castoria Advice for Child Health and Comfort

A home remedy recommendation urges parents to keep Castoria on hand and give it to any child with a coated tongue or bad breath. The guidance suggests continuing use until the child is grown, framing Castoria as a routine household care item.

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