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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1931

Page

6

Glee Club Members Guests on Program

Members of the Women's Glee Club from Ohio University presented An Evening at the Opera at Middleport Women’s Music Club Tuesday night with director Mrs Margaret Benedict. Performers included Thelma Thomas Kathleen Conaway Kathryne Kern and Alfield Johnson with Mildred Maston as accompanist. A reception followed.

Middleport Middleport Hutch Women’s Glee Club Ohio University Margaret Benedict Women's Gleen Club Memorial Auditorium Thelma Thomas Kathleen Conaway Kathryne Kern Alfield Johnson Mildred Maston

Progressive Club Paper On Women in History

The Progressive Literary Club met Tuesday at 76 North Congress Street for a program on Women in American History led by Mrs. J. C. Crossen. Betty Lou Mead performed a solo dance as guests attended. The next meeting is planned for March 10 with Mrs. P. E. Shirley hosting. Also noted: birth of Virginia Evans to Mr. EB A Cottingham and Mrs. Rauch, and local social items from Columbus.

Progressive Literary Club L. C. Mead North Congress Street J. C. Crossen Fred Slaughter Betty Lou Mead C. D. Gaston Dorothy Holbrook EB. A. Cottingham East State Street Virginia Evans Sheltering Arms Hospital

Narito prescription marketed for rheumatism relief

A crowded German specialist's office prompts sale of Nurita to the public. The remedy promises quick relief from rheumatism neuritis neu ras or lumbago without opiates or war. It is claimed safe and harmless with a money back guarantee if pain persists after two or three doses.

West

Longworth Faces Sparse Attendance At Republican Caucus

Washington reports Speaker Longworth may see many empty seats at tonight's caucus to renominate him. About 60 oil producingstate representatives threaten to skip unless oil embargo action is promised. A separate bloc of roughly 16 insurgents from Wisconsin Minnesota Kansas and Iowa is also not expected to attend.

Washington U.P Longworth House Wisconsin Minnesota Kansas Iowa

P T A East Side hears Miss Sisson on religious education

The East Side Parent Teacher Association heard Athens City director of religious education Miss Margaret Sisson outline aims of religious education and materials for each grade. Mrs Emmett Rowles will represent the group at the district convention in Portsmouth in April. Third Grade pupils performed Salute to the Flag and La Czarine under Miss Margaret Freyburg. In Greenville, Edna Earle Corbett, aged three, plays piano entirely by ear after mastering several pieces.

Jesus Margaret Sisson Athens City East Side Parent Teacher Association Sisson Earch Emmett Rowles Parent- Teacher Association Portsmouth la Czarine Margaret Freyburg

Capone On Trial For Contempt In Federal Case

Capone, represented by his inner circle, faces a contempt charge in federal court with Judge James H. Wilkerson presiding. The government accuses him of lying about illness in 1929 to avoid grand jury questioning and he was escorted amid police to an address linked to his mother after court. In Portsmouth, Arthur Worthen, Lancaster grocer, stands trial for first degree murder of his wife Maude, with defense arguing suicide during reconciliation failure.

Chicago U.P Scarface al Capone James H. Wilkerson Capone Portsmouth Arthur Worthen Lancaster Grocer Maude Worthen

Quick's Parmint Remedy For Head Noises And Deafness

An old advertisement offers Parmint double strength to mix with hot water and sugar for relief of head noises and catarrhal deafness. Instructs taking one tablespoon four times daily to ease nostril blockage and throat mucus as breathing improves. Ad claims quick relief and urges at risk individuals to try the prescription.

Quick's

Public wage scale bill advances in Ohio House

The House Committee on State Buildings Parks and Public Works recommended passage of Rep W T Roberts Belmont County bill allowing governmental units to designate wage rates on public contracts. The letting authority must set a minimum wage conforming to local ordinary scales for the work.

Olumbus U.R House Committee On State Buildings, Parks and Public Works W. T. Roberts Belmont County

Woman seeks to overturn 1902 divorce in Ohio court

Mrs. Serepta M. Sherman of Groveport asked Franklin County Common Pleas Court to set aside a 1902 divorce from James Sherman, claiming the decree never existed. She said she found the order while applying for a widow's pension.

Columbus U.P Serepta M. Sherman Groveport Franklin County Common Pleas Court James Sherman

Ohio Univ Professor to Speak on Policing the Mouth

Prof. C. D. Glauque of the Physical Education Department at Ohio University will deliver an illustrated lecture titled Policing the Mouth at the Fine Arts Auditorium tonight at seven.

C. D. Glauque Ohio University Fine Arts

Will of Frederick A. Stacey Contested in Ohio Court

In Ross County Ohio a jury considers contesting the will of banker Frederick A. Stacey. The will leaves the estate to Olive Mace and Sophia Hutton’s children, while Henry Stacey’s heirs receive 5 000 dollars each. Heirs allege Stacey was not of sound mind when the will was made.

Chillicothe U.P Frederick A. Stacey Ross County Stacey

Opposition affidavits filed in Ralls murder venue case

Affidavits signed by 198 residents oppose changing venue for the trial of Walter and Blanton Ralls accused in the fatal shooting of Sheriff George Davenport. Filed in Bucyrus by County Prosecutor J Dudley Sears.

Bucyrus Walter and Blanton Ralls George Davenport J. Dudley Sears

Fellows Wife Joseph W Selby Dies Week After His Spouse

Joseph W. Selby 76 a lifelong Athens County resident died at 8 this morning at 157 Morris Avenue just a week after his wife’s death. A twin of the late John Selby he and his brother ran a shoe repair business and once owned a local shoe store. Funeral set for 2 PM Saturday at New Marshfield M P Church led by Rev J L McDaniel and Rev Calvin B Hanes with burial in New Marshfield Cemetery. Friends may call after 10 AM Friday at the residence.

Joseph W. Selby Canaan Township Athens County Morris Avenue Selby John Selby Athens New Marshfield M. P JL. McDaniel Calvin B. Hanes New Marshfield Belle Russell

Local Family Notices Include Allen Hull and Selby Names

Bert Allen of Athens and a son named William attend from Hattie Hull of Ashland while Mrs. Marx Selby of Lancaster is noted among relatives. two sisters Mrs. Curtis of Marion also appear in the notice.

Bert Allen Athens William Hattie Hull Ashland Marx Selby Lancaster Curtis Marion

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Glee Club Progressive Club Robert Douglass Aileen Rauch F. X. Rauch South Court Street Athenian Temple Parker Snyder Mineral Parker van Dyke J. S. van Dyke Foster Place A. N. Johnson H. M. Bennett Noble Grands Club House of Representatives 89Th General Assembly Independent League Halo Watteau Brims Finsterwald South Court St Greenville N. C Edna Earle Corbett Majestic Joan Rawford Bayard Veiller Paramount Paradise Loretta Young Jack Mulhall Raymond Hatton House Committee Glauque Heirs of Chillicothe Banker Challenge Estate Disposal McI Cole Ek Featuring the Charm Francyl and Grage Cochran Fellows Wife Prestons Michaels Stern Big Daylight Warner Bros James Charles Bickford Evalyn Knapp The North Columbia Johnny Farrell George Sidney and Charlie Murray BAYER the Fashion Shop Caroline McKinstry Ruby Ring Cora Woodyard Isler Athens THENS
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