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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1932

Page

6

Florence Lash Williams Tells Of Old Mexico Travels

Florence Lash Williams spoke to the Lydia Lash Evans Club about her travels in Old Mexico. The program featured an display of articles and a talk on Indian Mounds. Guests included Mrs Fr Lash Mrs Harold Coe and Mrs Tra Murray. The next meeting will feature a patriotic program in honor of George Washington’s birthday.

Florence Lash. Williams Old Mexico Lydia Lash Evans Florence Lash Williams Lydia Lash Mevans Club Vafternoon Charles G. Pickering Hest Caruupenter’ Street Indian Mounds Rey Lash Harold Coe Myre Tra M. Murray George Washington Lydia’ Lash Evang

Twelve Table Bridge at Cottage Tea House

Guests occupied twelve tables for a bridge party Thursday evening at the Cottage Tea House hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Laughlin and Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. McCoy. Women’s favors for high scores went to Mrs. Nell D. Thomas and Mrs. Alvin Lamborn. men’s prizes to Prof. Roy H. Paynter and Mr. John W. Dowler. Low scores earned trophies by Mrs. AL RL Guest and Wilbur Martin. Assisting hosts were Miss Phyllis Laughlin, Miss Lois McCoy, and Bin White. A second women’s bridge is planned by Mrs. Laughlin and Mrs. McCoy.

Clarence Laughlin Fred H. . McCoy Cottage AL RL Guest Wilbur Martin Phyllis Laughlin Lois McCoy

Entertains Bridge Club With Guests at Home

Mr. and Mrs. M. Morrison hosted their bridge club at 2 Marietta Avenue with four tables and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Farran George Clark and Mr. and Mrs. Wilur Martin. Scores favored the guests with recognition to Mrs. George Claris and Mr. Wiltur Martin. Club prizes went to Mrs. John Dowwander and Mr. A B McPherson while low scores earned trophies for Mrs. Salmon Lamborn and Mr. John Dowfer.

M. ©. Morrison Marietta Avenue Bridges Club Hunter Mac“Farran George Clark Wilur Martin George Claris Wiltur Martin John Dowwader A. BD. McPherson Salmn Lamborn John Dowfer

Higley Study Circle Papers On Benjamin Franklin Topic

Higley Study Circle met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. C. E. Allinson hosting at 71 North High Street. Mrs. Georgge H. Cless presented a paper on Benjamin Franklin the Apostle of Modern Times as Mrs. E. Miler led the discussion. Nearby notes mention other community events and visits.

Higley C. E. Allinson North High Street Georgge H. Cless Benjamin Franklin Apostle

Talk on Soviet Women by Miss Gates at Ohio University

Miss C Louse Gates spoke to freshmen women at Ohio University on the status of women in Russia noting the state as workers led by social aims. She described protections for women and healthy children, outlined three global lessons from the Russian system, and announced an open W C A meeting at Music Hall tonight. Also listed are Athens County Agricultural Society members planning to attend the Ohio Fair Managers Association session in Columbus January 12 18 and 19.

Russia Mise Gates Music Hall Athens County Agricultural Society Ohio Fair Managers’ Association Columbus Frank Biddle F. Beverage H. J. Parker L. H. Blackwood Athens John McLaughlin Coolville

State plans of Columbus vacation pay cuts for state workers

A report from Columbus says state employees may face unpaid vacations in some departments to meet a 15 percent budget reduction. Finance head H L Bevis ordered the move. In Washington a large Ohio Democrat group is expected for the Day dinner with Governor Cox as a speaker.

Columbus Jan H.L. Bevis Washington Jarga Group Ohio James M. Cox

Candidates in County Increase Ahead of May Primary

In Athens County the number of petition circulators has risen to 32 as candidates announce intentions for the May primary. The nineteenth nomination for the two commissioner posts is W H Pratt Republican former First Ward councilman. Six seek county recorder with C R Smith Republican Athens grocer joining five others led by Emmett Carpenter and Mrs Imo Woodgerd. Ernest Rosa, son of Mr and Mrs B R Grosz Sr, was dismissed from Sheltering Arms Hospital after an emergency appendicitis operation and sent home.

Athens County Posta Postitlon W. H. Pratt Athens First Ward Recorder C. R. Smith Emmett Carpenter Imo Woodgerd Gould H. A. Wooley A. W. Kaaler Kenneth Hayes Ernest Rosa B. R. Grosz Sheltering Arms Hospital Ernest

Salvation Army distributes clothing weekly in Athens County

The Salvation Army starts a new weekly clothing distribution in Athens County with Adjutant Stone in charge and two assistants. About 50 people, including children from three to six, line up early as volunteers sort items in labeled boxes. Recipients receive needed garments, and repeat applications are limited to once a month.

Salvation Army Athens County Army Bernard Stone Adjutant Stone Mrs. Stone Adjutant Atheny

Talks on Banking McClure Tells Studenta Of Important Wheess

J. Mr. McClure cashier of the Athens National Bank spoke to the Royal Science Club at Athens High School about banking. He stressed signing checks keeping balances and warnings against forgery. The next club meeting will feature C. M. Gil on insurance for laymen.

McClure Athana National Bank Royal Science Club Athens High School Flest C. M. Gil Tames

Fine Heavy Fine for Driving While Intoxicated

Marion Koons of Hocking and Carl Alman were fined and costs after pleading guilty to intoxicated driving and intoxicated charges before Mayor Robert Wood. Koons received a 90 day license suspension. both men were committed to Athens County Jail to work off the fines.

Druviken Marion Koons Hocking Carl Alman Robert Wood Koons Athens County

Public hearing ends in Wellston election contest

Judge Bonner Jones may delay ruling as depositions are planned in the Wellston election contest. Observers expect Mayor Theodore Waters could lose his office over fraudulent votes, with Waters allegedly seven votes ahead of Thomas E. Webb and about twenty five fraudulent Waters ballots found.

Waters

Bills of Sale Filed in Athens Court Show High January December Totals

The Athens County Common Pleas Court reports 4418 automobile bills of sale filed during the year with transfers sworn statements and new bills logged. January and December led with 509 and 603 filings respectively, reflecting tag purchase needs. Monthly totals ranged from 37% to 603 across months, indicating strong seasonal activity.

Athens County Common Pleas Court

Ohio farmers uneven in 1931 survey shows two thirds affected

Ohio survey results indicate roughly two thirds of farmers operated their farms at a loss in 1931. Guthery state agriculture director notes responses show many broke even or lost money with machinery prices and tariffs blamed. poultry profits cited as relatively strong. Ex congressman Joseph W. Fordney dies in Saginaw Michigan after long illness.

Ohio Columbus Guthery Ohio Farm Credit Conference Ohio Fair Managers Association Gunnery Solon Saginaw, Mich Joseph W. Fordney Highth Michigan

Deputy Wright to Transfer From Cleveland to Hawaii

John E. Wright deputy prohibition administrator of the Cleveland District will be transferred to Fillo Hawaii according to word received from Washington.

Hawaii Cleveland John E. Wright Prohibition Cleveland District Fillo Washington

Musterole claims quick chest and throat relief

An old fashioned mustard oil remedy promotes Musterole as a counter irritant that penetrates to stimulate circulation and draw out infection and pain. It says doctors and nurses recommend it and that a milder form exists for children and babies.

Personal Tax Data Due Soon in Athens County

Auditor J Clyde Edmundson asks Athens County taxpayers to file personal property returns from February 1 to March 34, inclusive, under the new law. Tax accrual begins January 1 with 1931 full disclosure required, first half due with return, second half by September. Real property listing timing remains unchanged.

Athens County J. Clyde Edmundson

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Higley Study Circle Athena Girl Scouts Goom Kenneth Leach Louie Laughlin Rutland Janet Louiae Leach Ohio University Arthur G. Whittington Barbara Ann Mansfield Andrew Adelmann Plainfield N. J Herbert Burson Maplewood Drive Whittington Adelmann Fine Arts First Methodist Church Helen Gallivan Dayton Kathleen Kennedy Wellston Charles Breinig Clark Street Chas. C Millikan Optometrist Millikan’s Jewelry Store Masonic Building Toledo Y. W. C. A Lydia E. Pinkham Oung Gross Salvation “Army F. L. Woodworth & Son Special Group F.L. Woodworth & Son South Court St Athens, Ohio Hoosier Dendy Patec Faun Bargats Athens Furniture Etin Caldwell Creamery Dahly School of Varsity Inn Logan Lone Fashion Shop East Union Preston Hamburg White House Bennett
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