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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1931

Page

8

Ohio Farm Bureau President Urges Tax Shift

L. B. Palmer of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation told the Ohio Tax Association that about one quarter of a farmer's income goes to taxes while other industries pay about one seventh. He urged replacement taxes and a shift from real estate, proposing motor taxes fund highways with reallocation of revenue and federal and state aid for schools. The association partially endorsed a state income tax and referred the matter to its executive committee.

Columbus U.R L. B. Palmer Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Ohio Tax Association Ohio Palmer Association

Examination Needed For Injury Claims

Columbus report states Evelyn Trester sued S Kress Co of Cincinnati for personal injuries from a foot injury at a store door stop on November 10 1928. The company demanded a physical examination. Trester refused and the court dismissed the suit.

Columbus U.P Supreme Court Hamilton County Evelyn Trester Kresger Company Cincinnati

Senate Democrats oppose party binding on prohibition policy

Washington Feb 26 Senate Democrats rapidly align against any effort by the National Committee to commit the party at its March 5 meeting to prohibition policies. Supporters and opponents agree the committee lacks authority to bind the party and that policy matters belong to the national convention.

Washington U.P Senate National Committee

Johnson Awarded Four Year Athens to Glouster Mail Contract

E. E. Johnson, manager of the Glouster Athens Auto Bus Line, wins a four year mail contract. Morning bus departs Athens at 6 25 and afternoon bus from Millfield at 5 10 daily except Sundays and certain holidays recognized by the Post Office Department.

Glouster

Mrs Falls Dies At Bishopville Home

Mrs. I L Falls 76 lifelong Bishopville resident died at her home Wednesday night after five weeks illness. She leaves husband three daughters Mrs Fred F Kite Athens Mrs Kathryn Woodruff Bishopville and Mrs Hall Chapman Coolville and brother Frank Bishop Columbus. Funeral set for 2 PM Saturday at her Bishopville residence with burial in local cemetery.

Glouster I. L. Falls Bishopville Frank Bishop Columbus

Lantz Re-Enlists in Navy After Four-Year Term

Dale Lantz son of Mr and Mrs E H Lantz of this city re enlisted in the Navy this week He had completed a four year term last April and returned to his parents home He re entered as a first class seaman a rank lower than he held before leaving the service due to no vacancy available to grant his entitled rank.

McMenamy Host Dinner for Chauncey Visitors

Mr and Mrs Leo F McMenamy of Jacksonville entertained with a six o'clock dinner Friday in honor of Mr and Mrs Denver Bricker of Chauncey.

Leo F. McMenamy Jacksonville Denver Bricker Chauncey

Birth Announced for Barberton Couple’s Daughter

Announcement from Bishopville notes Mr and Mrs Errett Smith of Barberton welcome a 9 pound 5 ounce daughter born last week.

Guouster Errett Smith Barberton Bishopville

New Rules Set To Curb Bootleg Alcohol Use

Washington February 26 revised regulations ready to be signed aim to reduce bootleg industrial alcohol diversions below three percent of the 100 million gallons produced annually. The rules retain joint enforcement by Justice and Treasury, permit brandy from grape wine as a substitute, and authorize dentists to obtain six quarts of medicinal whisky for office use while physicians retain a pint every ten days per patient.

Washington Mitchell Treasury Justice Department Doran California Mabel Walker Willebrandt

Bodies of Phoebe Stader Found After Abduction

The 32 year old Phoebe Stader was found murdered after being driven about the countryside by William Frazer and Ira Jansen. Her nude mutilated body was brought from Virginia to the morgue in Elizabeth New Jersey as autopsy was pending. Stader's husband Philip identified her. Prosecutor Abe David pursued Frazer who was arrested in Raleigh North Carolina while picking up mail sent to him under an alias on a murder warrant.

Elizabeth N. J Phoebe Stader William Frazer Ira Jansen Virginia Philip Stader Abe David Union County Raleigh, N. C Rahway

Pigeon plot drives desperate kidnap thriller scene

Bard and Phil suspect Benito and his accomplices hold Ginger for ransom. A pigeon's strange markings trigger Bard to link the bird to Benito's birdhouse, prompting a plan to follow the trio while protecting Ginger and retrieving the money. The group awaits a one o'clock ransom drop at Mill Rush as Eddy and Eddy’s allies prepare to act.

Red Thrush Ginger Ella Tolliver van Doorn Juantor Bard Holloway Ginger Chicago Nicolo Calleno Nicolo Angelo Pietro Benito Bard Phil Speed Roney Patty Sears Speed Eddy Jackson Cone Eddy Cotton Patty Benlo Ady Angela Tyler Gard Mill Rush Pail Biddy Libak Nest Dooradee Marker

Wheat supply piles up in great centers

Columbus report shows total visible wheat supply at 194,500,000 bushels, up 2,000,000 for the week. Last year at this time 169,000,000. rise mostly from weak export demand and slow flour sales. Australia Argentina reduce production estimates while Canada has fair demand and rising prices. Russia ships wheat, depressing factors persist amid European crop declines and upcoming tariff cuts.

Columbus C. W. Eberhard Ohio Farm Bureau Grain Department Australia Argentina Russia Canada

Pork Prices Drop Sharply in February Says Ohio Expert

Columbus reports February pork prices fell to unusually low levels with fresh pork down after a prior rise. Hog market driven by western buyers affecting prices. Lent season dampens beef trade as feeders withdraw. Dressed beef prices fall, lamb feeding steady with fewer lambs held in Nebraska Colorado Arkansas Valley and Scotts Bluff areas versus last year.

Columbus C. J. West Ohio Farm Bureau Nebraska Colorado Arkansas Valley Scotts Bluff

Famous Singer Dame Nellie Melba Buried in Melbourne

Dame Nellie Melba the renowned Australian soprano was laid to rest in Melbourne in a grand funeral that marked the city's most impressive ceremony. The event drew wide attention as tributes poured in from international fans and fellow musicians.

Melbourne Nellie Melba

Chauncey High School presents Chintz Cottage comedy

Chauncey Dover High School junior class staged the three act comedy Chintz Cottage at the school auditorium last night and will repeat tonight. Cast included Minty Loree Ice Fanny Mary Agin Grace Jaanita Pendergrass Pate Miss Tillingtop Lavina Rivers Clyde Morris Leona Newman and Elbert Minister.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Chintz Cottage Minty Loree Ice Fanny Mary Agin Grace Jaanita Pendergrass Pate Elbert Miss Tillingtop Lavina Rivers

Burial for Wilma West in Chauncey

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the family home near Chauncey for Wilma Louisa West four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward West. Rev Lawrence McDaniel conducted the Nazarene service. Interment followed at West Union Street Cemetery Athens with hymns sung by Mrs. Carl Cox and Mrs. Cooper. Out of town attendees included Pearl West Charleston West Virginia Joe West Zanesville Elmer West and Arthur Finney Springfield Ohio.

Chauncey Wilma Louisa West Edward West Lawrence McDaniel Church of the Nazarene West Union Street Athens Carl Cox Cooper Pearl West Charleston W. Va Joe West Zanesville Elmer West Arthur Finney Springfield

Chauncey Residents Noted for February Attendance

Mary Helen Harvey has recovered from an illness. Martha Frost returns home to Coolville after a three day Chauncey visit with sister Cathryn Johnston. Mr and Mrs Arthur Smith of Chauncey were Columbus visitors on Tuesday. Mrs Ernest Stanley reports Beaumont School pupils with perfect February attendance: Glennis Bowles June Bowles Inez Bricker Evelyn Lopez Lorraine Bricker Carl Hart Opal Tittle Mary Ward.

Mary Helen Harvey Noah Harvey Chauncey Martha Frost Coolville Cathryn Johnston Arthur Smith Columbus Ernest Stanley Beaumont School Glennis Bowles June Bowles Inez Bricker Junior Lopez Evelyn Tittle Lorraine Bricter Carl Hart Opal Tle Mary Ward

Bobby Jones to Receive Sullivan Trophy at A A U Dinner

Bobby Jones will be awarded the James E. Sullivan memorial trophy as outstanding amateur sportsman for 1930 at a testimonial dinner by the A A U at Medinah Athletic Club in Chicago. He arrived from Atlanta en route to Hollywood to make 12 one reel educational talking pictures on golf. He waived amateur status when he signed a contract for 250000 dollars last November 15.

Chicago U.P Bobby Jones James E. Sullivan Medinah Athletic Club Jones Atlanta Hollywood

MEN'S CLASS ELECTS NEW OFFICERS AT CHAUNCEY CHURCH

Everyman's Bible Class of the Chauncey Church of Christ met with the Women's Bible Class guests. Guy Brookins chaired as officers were Floyd Nye president Guy Brookins vice president George Wilson secretary Charles Bradfield Sr treasurer and Geo Harvey Nye class teacher. Perry Rutter dies at Bailey Run near Chauncey after residing with the Knox family this winter. No funeral plans announced.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Charles Bradfield Guy Brookins Floyd Nye George Wilson Charles Bradfield, Sr Geo. Harvey Nye Perry Rutter Gert Knox Bailey Run Knox

Mines Reported Active in Chauncey District

Nine mines reported work today in the Chauncey district including No. 267 No. 10 Ohio No. 1 No. 68 No. 24 No. 86 Lt. D. Post on Black Diamond and Chauncey.

Chauncey Ohio No D. Poston Black Diamond

Does Your Heart Palpitate From Acid In Stomach

An ad advises that gas in a distended stomach from excess stomach acid can press on the heart causing palpitations. It promotes Bisulated Magnesia to neutralize acid, stop fermentation, dispel gas, and relieve heart pressure, claiming quick relief and urging trial packages at Quick's Cut Rate Store or local drugstores.

Quick Cut Rate

Dr C A Chat Field Drugless Healer in Mc Arthur Ohio

Dr C A Chat operates a well equipped office in Mc Arthur Ohio offering treatment for all ailments at low prices. He promotes natural methods and claims expertise across a wide range of conditions in southern Ohio.

Field the Drugless Healer

60 Year Old Election Tickets Found in Old Papers

Allen Hunter of New Marshfield discovered two preserved presidential tickets among his late father John S. Hunter's papers. One ticket lists Horace Greeley as presidential candidate in 1869, the other Samuel J. Tilden in 1873, with Thomas Ew ing as senator candidate.

Allen Hunter New Marshfield Johns. Hunter Horace Greeley Samuel J. Tilden Thomas Ewing Hunter

Man Shot by Wife Over Radio Crooning

Kansas City police say William Welch died from a bullet wound inflicted by his wife after he objected to her listening to Rudy Vallee on the radio.

Kansas City, Mo U.P William Welch Rudy Vallee

Olive Tablets Offer Relief by Aiding Liver Function

Thousands with stomach upset seek the real cause, a clogged liver and disordered bowels. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets stimulate the liver to restore natural digestion, easing bad taste, coated tongue, and low energy without griping. Available at druggists in 15c 29c and 60c sizes.

Dr. Edwards

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