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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1932

Page

8

Local Short News and Arrivals Report from Lincoln Street

Pomeroy items note visits and illnesses. Miss Martha Bryant is ill. Mrs. Lawrence Bing travels to Beech Creek W Va for mother’s illness. Mrs. Tom W. Jones improving at 38 Third Avenue and Lincoln Street. H. C. Smith of Columbus visits relatives. Frank Johnston rents property on Lincoln Street. Mrs. D A Howell returns from Charleston after sister’s illness. Mr. and Mrs. J B Downing go to Columbus. Paul C. Jones ill at Gravel Hill. Mrs W Clerk stays in Columbus with relatives. Play Green Pastures seen at the Martman Wednesday night.

Welch Smith Phyllis Halbert Wagel Smith M. Cart Lincoln Street Martha Bryant Lawrence Bing Beechill W. Va Sommers Tom W. Jones Third Avenue H. C. Smith Columbus Ray Smith Grant Street Frank Johnston Liewis Gibbs D. A. Howell Charleston J. B. Downing Paul C. Jones Gravel Hill

Another Verdict Is Given for Smith

The suit of Charles F. Smith of Middleport against the Automobile Insurance Company of Indianapolis as administrator of Homer Smith's estate was heard for the third time in Pomeroy. The fatal accident occurred at the mouth of Storrs Run in Meigs County in October 1936, with Robert Marquardt of Gallipolis driving the car. Marquardt held insurance with the Indiana company, and Smith had secured a judgment in March 1931.

Pomeroy Charles FE. Smith Middleport Automobile Insurance Company Indianapolis Homer Smith Storrs Run Meigs County Robert Marquardt Gallipolis Young Smith Marquardt Indiana Company Smith

How to Clear Pimples with Resinol Treat ment

A brief skin care note promotes Resinol Soap and Ointment for pimples and eczema. It advises cleansing, applying ointment, and leaving it on before washing, claiming clearer skin in days with twice daily use. Buy at druggists or request the booklet by writing to Resinol Dept 26 Baltimore Md.

Dept Baltimore

Make Do Bathrobe Pelignoir Instructions for Family Use

A detailed home sewing guide describes constructing a peignoir from bath towels with step by step measurements and figures. It covers cutting, sewing the body, attaching sleeves, gathering to back shoulders, neck finishes, use of unbleached muslin for practice, and creating a cord girdle from robe scraps.

Ohio Pig Crop Up Slightly in 1931 Fall Survey

The 1931 fall pig crop in Ohio rose about 8 percent from 1930, driven by a 10 percent rise in sows bred, though pigs saved per litter fell from 6.6 to 6.5. Nationally, the fall pig crop increased 19.7 percent, with the Corn Belt up 21 percent, hinting at a total U.S. and Corn Belt rise around 9 percent for 1931.

Columbus Ohio United States Department of Agriculture United States Corn Belt

Jury Awards $3750 in Favor of Smith in Insurance Case

In a retried suit, a Gallipolis jury found for Smith, awarding $3,750 plus 6 percent interest from March 1931. The trial involved a new jury with none carrying automobile insurance and followed by a likely appeal to a higher court.

Marquardt Insurance Company R. M. Switzer Gallipolis Peoples D. H. People Smith Bessia L. Proctor M. L. Paynter L. G. Theiss R. D. Chapman Ed Shuler George W. Joachim Emory Chase E. E. Browning Rana Brown Will Thomas B. H. Folrod Theodore Rose F. M. Coates P. R. Shields

NYU Announces Eight Home Football Games for 19

New York University will play eight home football games this year dropping the West Virginia contest and substituting Purdue for Oregon. All games are in New York with Hobart Rutgers Georgetown Colgate Purdue Georgia Fordham Carnegie Tech on the schedule.

New York U.P New York University West Virginia Purdue Oregon Hobart Rutgers Georgetown Colgate U. of Georgia Fordham Carnegie Tech

Three Generations Are In Charleston Jail

Three generations of the Brightwell family were jailed in Charleston West Virginia as investigators probe the deaths of two infants. Julia Brightwell 19 and her mother Rose Ann Brightwell ? both unmarried were held along with Rose Ann's father Reuben Brightwell 70. One infant died by drowning days ago and another infant died weeks earlier. Rose Ann’s baby was slated for exhumation to determine cause. The family resided in a cabin near Charleston.

Charleston W. Va U.P Julia Brightwell Julia Rose Ann Brightwell Reuben Brightwell Rose Ann Here

Peterson's Ointment Promises Healing For Old Sores

Persistent eczema and old sores claim fast relief from Peterson's Ointment. One application stops itching and pain. a 35 cent box claims to banish the sore and heal the infection, with all drug stores selling it.

Peterson Adv

Navier University Finishes Season With Narrow Win

Navier University edged Wittenberg 26 to 21 in Cincinnati on February 25 as Mercurio of Xavier led scorers with eight points. Navier surged in the final three minutes to erase a rally and secure the season finale victory.

Cincinnati U.P Navier University Wittenberg Navier Xavier Mercurio

Jacksonville-Trimble Girls Have Outstanding Record

Jacksonville-Trimble leads County Basketball League with strong defense and high scoring offense. Alberta Raber tops scoring with 176 points in 11 games while Kuhne Heck and guards Dust and Joseph key to holding opponents to 14.6 points per game.

J-T Girls Greens Stewart Prp. O Jacksonville-Trimble Alberta Raber Kuhne Heck Dust Joseph

Five Hydrants Declared Worthless In Glouster

An inspection by Councilman Thomas Williams Jr and Malcolm Dunnett found 13 of 36 hydrants needed attention. Five hydrants were absolutely worthless, eight can be repaired. Water pressure was weak in Wassall addition and Urbancrest due to reduced lines limiting water volume for fire protection.

Glouster Thomas Williams, Jr Malcolm Dunnett Board of Public Affairs Wassall

Charity dance for Murray food relief at Odd Fellows Hall

A charity dance at the Murray City Odd Fellows Hall Friday night aims to aid local families facing food shortages. Admission is one pound of food, with fraternal groups and relief workers backing the effort.

Glouster Murray City Murray

Red Men Pocahontas Sponsor Get Together

Large crowd attends Red Men and Pocahontas sponsored get together in Glouster hall. Public event featured a program of music including melodies of college songs, solos and duets, quartets, guitar by Rocky Reeves, dancing by Mary Lou Truax and Clark girls, plus a boxing exhibition by the McCreanor brothers son of Mr. and Mrs. John McCreanor.

Glouster Red Men Gettogether Pocahontas Lodge Kelly Crawford Sunnybrook Farm America Walter Whaley Dane Skinner Billy Charles Vaughn Are You From Dixie Rocky Reeves Mary Lou Truax Clark Girls Helen Winefordner McCreanor Brothers John McCreanor

Willing Workers Plan Friday Meeting at Bulloch Home

The Willing Workers class of the M. E. Sunday School meets at Mrs. John Bulloch's home Friday at 7 o'clock.

M. E. Sunday School John Bulloch

Mrs Cary Sent to Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mrs L G Cary of near Trimble is taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens for treatment after a major Columbus hospital operation. Her daughter Miss Mabel Cary, a Rockbridge high school teacher, is with her at the hospital this week.

Glouster L. G. Cary Near Trimble Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens

Redtown News Society Notes Show Local Visits

Mr and Mrs George Chapman and son George Jr of Redtown with Stella Beal of Dayton spent Wednesday with Mrs Elza Wyatt. Edna Hall of Chauncey visited Stella Beal. Arthur Oroat of Dayton visited Miss Emma Wallish. Wilbur Drake stayed with sister Mrs Charles Kytta in Athens. Mrs Charles Lee returned from two weeks with brothers in Dayton.

Redtown News George Chapman George Junior Redtown Stella Beal Dayton Elza Wyatt Edna Hall Chauncey Arthur Oroat Emma Wallish Wilbur Drake Charles Kytta Athens Charles Lee Herman Skrostzy New York Columbus George Jr Edward Sayer John Charles Drake Joe Chapman Junior Beal

Savaldi Defeats Baffert in One Fall Wrestling Bout

In Columbus Joe Savaldi former Notre Dame star defeated Al Baffert French Canadian heavyweight in a 40 minute one fall match last night. The event held under wrestling circuit notes included Karl Davie.

Columbus U.P Joe Savaldi Notre Dame al Baffert Hamsight

Athens County Tops State Aid for Schools in 1931

Athens County received the most state aid for schools in 1931 of any Ohio county, totaling 207 474 dollars. Districts will receive an additional 31880 dollars soon, with Trimble Rural getting 7000 and York District 2798 as the next highest.

Athens County Ohio L. L. Louthian State Department of Education Alex Root Root Columbus York Albany Consolidated Ames-Bern Athens Buchtel Canaan Carbondale Carthage Happy Hollow Jacksonville Village Luhrig Rome Shade Consolidated the Plains Trimble Village Trimble Rural Troy Waterloo Consolidated York Rural Southian B. B. Vance State Auditor's Office

Cottage prayer meeting at Mansfield home tonight

Adjt. Bernard Stone announces a cottage prayer meeting to be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mansfield at 20 Stimpson Ave. tonight at 7 o'clock. Stone will be the speaker.

Harry Mansfield Stimpson Ave Adjt Bernard Stone

Indians defeat Bulldogs to climb in IHL standings

The Cleveland Indians rallied after three straight losses to win 6 to 1 over the Windsor Bulldogs. The victory moves Cleveland from last to fifth in the International Hockey League, while Windsor suffers its first defeat in nine games and loses a share of first place with Buffalo.

Windsor Bulldogs Buffalo

Bible Study Leads at Salvation Army Building

J. M. Warner of Athens will lead the Bible study at the Salvation Army Building. The meeting is announced to start at 7 30 p m.

Salvation Army J. M. Warner Athens

Salvation Army Revival Series Set This Month

The Salvation Army local branch announces a revival series from February 27 to March 13 led by Adjt. Bernard Stone with Capt. H. E. DuVal speaking February 27 to March 6 on The Three Word Gospel. Fred Fields, Athens revivalist, speaks March 7 to 13. Meetings start at 7 30 each evening and are open to the public.

Salvation Army Adjt Bernard Stone H. E. DuVal Stone Fred Fields Athens

How To Care For Varicose Veins

An old ad suggests applying Emer ald Oil to swollen veins and sores, allowing penetration, then binding the leg with a three inch wide bandage from ankle to knee to support blood flow, relieve pain, and aid healing. The ad claims immediate benefits and urges purchase from McKee Drug Company.

McKee Drug Company Ady

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