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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1931

Page

8

Ginger's plan to start a Junior Country Club faces money and ethics

Ginger Tolliver devises a bored youth project to buy Mill Rush Farm with Jenky Westbury backing, while Jenny Brooks pursues savings and Benny Brooks’s care through postal accounts. The scheme mirrors a gossipy parsonage backdrop as ambitions clash with Prudence and church norms.

Ginger Ella Tolliver Ginger Phil” van Doorn Red Thrush Eddy Jackson Patty Sears Wesley Meeker Jenky Brooks Benny Brooks Jenny Mill Rush Joplin Westbury Jenky Mr. Tolliver Benny

Plains Couple Welcome Eight-Pound Daughter

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Humphrey of The Plains announce the birth of an eight-pound daughter. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank O Neal and Mrs. Minnie Humphrey. Mr. Humphrey serves on The Plains High School faculty.

the Plains Herman Humphrey Frank O’neal Minnie Humphrey Humphrey Plains High School

Hoover Adds Letter To Sick Man's Mail

Monroeville resident Clayton Lord 20, famed for signaling trains from bed, received President Hoover signed letter praising his brave health fight and urging strength and courage to win.

Hoover Monroeville U.P Clayton Lord

Allen Becomes Glouster Mayor

Glouster Indiana January 15 Andrew Allen, president of Council, becomes mayor after the death of Mayor Malcolm Penman. Allen, manager of the Glouster store for Carpenter Hardware, was first appointed to fill a vacancy, then elected in 1929 for a two year term starting January 1, 1930. His elevation creates a council vacancy to be filled.

Glouster Andrew Allen Malcolm Penman Allen Carpenter Hardware Co Corneil Andrew

Jacob Cochran Dead at Capital in Jacksonville

Jacob Cochran, about 59, long blacksmith at Monsarratt Mine College Hill, died at Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus after a goiter operation. Survived by his wife. Funeral at M. E. Church here at 1:30 this afternoon, burial in Maplewood Cemetery.

Jacksonville Jacob Cochran Monsarratt College Hill Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Coumbus M. E Maplewood

Hollister Teams Set for Local Gym Battle

Hollister girls and boys travel to meet local school squads in a Friday basketball clash priced as one of the era’s standout gym games. January 15 marks the date with both sides eager for victory.

Hollister Er Gage

Hollister and Jacksonville Trimble Teams Set to Clash

Hollister High School meets Jacksonville Trimble High in boys and girls games. Both squads lead the County League and the results will influence the standings and title race in the league.

Tween Hollister High School Jacksonville-Trimble High

Roberts Delivers Farewell Sermon in Glouster

In Glouster on Wednesday night the Church of Christ heard the farewell sermon by Rev. I E Roberts who will move to Linden to become pastor there. Visitors from Athens Chauncey Trimble Taylor Rider Bishopville Hooper Ridge Corning and Hemlock attended. A farewell reception followed with a floor lamp presented to the couple by Rev G B Courtney of Chauncey and remarks of high esteem.

Bukene Bladder Relief Promises Sleep Aid

Advertisement promotes Bukene tablets for bladder cleansing to reduce nocturnal awakenings. It claims 25 cent test box of five grains, containing buchu leaves and juniper oil, will ease irritation and back or leg pains from bladder issues, with money-back if not relieved after four days. Sold at Mckee Drug Co.

Mckee Drug Co

Pythian Sisters Install Officers in Chauncey

In Chauncey at Pleasant View Temple No 1235 Pythian Sisters officers were installed led by Mrs Ira Cunningham with help from Grand Manager Clara Wallace and Grand Senior Ruth Smith Thelma Linscott Marguerite McGee Lucy Howard Lizzie Canter Zelma Harvey Pearl Henry Viola Howard Bessie Cunningham Myrtle Jackson The social hour followed with refreshments and the monthly birthday social honored Mrs Harry Wallace.

Chauncey Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters of Ira Cunningham Clara Wallace Ruth Smith Thelma Linscott Marguerite McGee Lucy Howard Lizzie Canter Zelma Harvey R. and C Pearl Henry Viola Howard Bessie Cunningham Myrtle Jackson Catherine Cline Lillian Sweeney Luella Preston Harry Wallace

W. C. T. U. Meets Chauncey January meeting

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Chauncey met Tuesday afternoon at the home on Ellis Avenue with Mrs. Knode presiding and Miss Helen Howard present. Mrs. Knode announced an invitation for members to join Nelsonville W C T U on Friday for their Victory Day celebration.

Chauncey Woman’s Christian Temperance Union

Chauncey Schools to Present Temperance Programs

Temperance programs have been arranged and will be presented in all Chauncey Grade School rooms and also in the high school Friday afternoon. Visitors will be welcome in any of the rooms.

Chauncey

Friendship Bible Class Holds January Meeting in Chauncey

The Friendship Bible Class of the Church of Christ in Chauncey held its January business and social meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Pencelli on Jacobs Avenue. Mrs. Allen Riley Jr. chaired. devotions were led by Mrs. Joe King. program by Mrs. Pencelli and Mrs. Andrew Jackson. a reading by Mrs. Clell Cunningham. Two contests awarded to Mr. King and Mrs. Jackson. One new member welcomed, Mrs. Clarence Mullins. Luncheon followed.

Chauncey Friendship Bible Church of Christ Gabriel Pencelli Jacobs Avenue Allen Riley, Jr Joe King Pencelli Andrew Jackson Clell Cunningham Jackson Clarence Mullins

Mannings Settle In Chauncey After Marriage

Mr and Mrs Virgil Manning have begun housekeeping in Chauncey occupying rooms with Mr and Mrs Clarence Mullins on Ellis Avenue after their recent marriage.

Chauncey Virgil Manning Maxine Howard Clarence Mullins Ellis Avenue

Parental Group in Education to Meet in The Plains

The Parental Group in Education of The Plains meets tonight at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Asa Cochran with Mrs. Edith Barrows leading.

Plains Education of the Plains Asa Cochran Edith Barrows

Clell Thorne Seriously Ill in Plains Home

Clell Thorne a World War major is seriously ill at the home of Mr and Mrs George Gabriel Jr in Plains. The report comes from the Plains area on January 15.

Clell Thorne Plains George Gabriel Jr

A T and T Profits Large in Year 1930

Walter S Gifford president of American Telephone and Telegraph Co says 1930 earnings may approach 1929 record levels in a stockholders letter. He estimates profits of 10.40 dollars per share, about 186.73 million dollars for 17.95 million shares, vs 193.82 million or 12.57 per share on 18.08 million shares at end of 1929.

New York American Telephone & Telegraph Company Walter 8. Gifford Gifford

Joint-Ease Ad Promises Quick Pain Relief

An advertisement touts Joint-Ease claiming rapid penetration of pain and inflammation with swelling reduced. It asserts the user can return to work quickly and guarantees satisfaction through druggists with a 60 cent tube.

Itching Skin Banished By Antiseptic Zemo

Itching, burning skin relief with Zemo, a soothing antiseptic claimed to draw out infection and restore skin. For 20 years Zemo has cleared up skin conditions including pimples and rashes. Sold everywhere in 35c 60c and 1.00 sizes.

Zemo

When Your Cough Hangs On Mix This at Home

Home remedy for coughs and chest colds promotes Pinex with sugar syrup or honey. Recommends mixing 2% ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle for quick relief, claiming relief from bronchial trouble and a pleasant taste. Mentions guaranteed money back if no relief.

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