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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1930

Page

5

Presbyterian Society Plans All Day February Meeting

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. George McLaughlin's home. New members Q. Morrison and W. Mauck joined. February will feature an all day session reviewing From Jerusalem to Jerusalem. A paper on Mormonism Today was presented and discussed. Nabby Lee Ames Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution hosts Saturday at 2:30 with Currier and Ives lithographs as the program focus. Executive Board meets at 2.

Presbyterian Society Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church George McLaughlin Franklin Avenue F. E. Goldsberry QO. D. Morrison W. O. Mauck Jerusalem W. B. Bentley George S. Putnam Kelley William Kelley China Athens Samuel Ohio University Er. E. Aumiller W. RR. Phillips South College Street Nabby Lee Ames Daughters of the American Revolution Harry O’bleness Currier and Yves Currier Ives H. J. Holcombe N.S. Welk Charles Evans Cincinnati The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church H. J. Holomboe

Home Makers Oppportunity Topic Highlights Local Meeting

Mrs. Er G Campbell hosted the Child Conservation League meeting at 84 West Carpenter Street with 18 members sharing favorite quotations. Mrs. Fred H McCoy read a paper on Home Makers Opportunity and two new members joined. Refreshments were served by the hostess and assistants.

Er. G. Campbell West Carpenter Street Child Conservation League W. F. Giesecke Fred H. McCoy Linder Blackwood Ray Slaughter IT. A. Copeland

Marmola Pills Promoted For Weight Loss

Advertisers claim Marmola prescription tablets cure fat buildup by correcting a gland weakness, with millions of boxes sold over 22 years. The copy touts slender figures and vigor without dieting or exercise, noting the formula and reasons inside every box sold by druggists for one dollar.

N. B. C . 1230 American Tobacco Cc

Custody Battle Over $208000 Settlement Sparks Fractured Family

Mrs Beatrice Elsman accuses ex husband Ralph Elsman of offering $500000 for full custody of their year old son Ralph Jr after a Reno settlement in 1927. She repels the claim she sold the child and vows to pursue custody through San Jose courts while the father vanished with the boy.

San Francisco Beatrice Elsman Rapth Elsman Ralph Els Ralph, Jr Reno Elsman Elsman. “It's Untrue,’’ Retorts Mrs. Elsman Eilsman Florence Diehl Los Gatos Ralph Elsman, Jr Fisman

Gargling Bayer Aspirin Eases Sore Throats In Winter

A newspaper notice promotes gargling a quarter glass of water with two Bayer Aspirin tablets to relieve sore throats and tonsillitis. It claims Bayer aspirin reduces infection, relieves headaches and nerve pains, and touts Bayer as the genuine aspirin brand.

Bayer

Guest Day Of HOile Missions Priday

Annual guest day by the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church, in the church parlors Friday at 2 o clock. Speakers Mrs L G Bean and Miss Bertha Vickers. Devotions by Mrs C M Coulter. Special musical program and refreshments by Mrs Rhoda Johnson and group during a social hour.

Hoie Missions Woman's Home Missionary Society First Methodist Church L. G. Bean Bertha Vickers C. M. Coulter Rhoda Johnson

China Was Literary Club Topic

Progressive Literary Club met at Mrs. L. E. Carpenter's home with Mrs. J. R Harvey presiding. They opened with America the Beautiful and the flag salute. Five dollars was donated to the Pan-American scholarship fund.

Progressive Literary Club L. E. Carpenter J. R Harvey Pan-American Scholarship Fund J. R. Harvey Portsmouth China Blanch Finsterwald Co. D. Phiffer PD. A. Bardin

Japan Open to Naval Concessions for London Talks

London January 16 The Japanese minister Admiral Takeshi Takarabe declared Japan is willing to make concessions in its naval program to help the five powers reach a successful London Navy Conference outcome. The Japanese delegation arrives in London optimistic about progress.

London U.R Japan Takeshi Takarabe

Fair Board Delegates Headed to Columbus Meeting

Athens County Fair Association delegates and six Ohio State Fair Board directors with County Commissioners guests traveled to Columbus for the annual Ohio Fair Board Association meeting. Attending were Fair Board members Frank Widdie L V Blackwead Herbert Parker I W Stourhte John Melanchlin and Frank cir ford with C A Daugherty J H Grosvenor and J W Lax joining as guest commissioners.

Athens County Fair Association Ktate Board of Directors Counter Board of Commissioners Gests Columbus Mearning Ohio Fair Board Association Fair Board Frank Widdie L. V. Blackwead Herbert Parker I W. Stourhte John Melanchlin Frank Cirford C. A. Daugherty J. H. Grosvenor

World Peace Bid Overtaken by Lessons from Geneva

A leader pledges to learn from the Geneva Conference failure and push to complete a solid framework for future world peace. He vows consistent effort and clear terms to avoid past gaps.

Navy Delegates in Heavy Storm at Sea

Navy delegates aboard the SS George faced a heavy storm at sea on January 1. A gale struck at eight miles an hour, smashing a dining room porthole and tipping furniture in the cabin. A high wall and wrecked interior caused damage, but the delegates planned to land at Wrymouth the next morning.

Navy George Brington Giana Furnitire Cabina Wrymouth

Man Killed in Auto Train Collision at Mianusburg Crossing

Harry Whitesell aged 88 was killed when his car was struck by a four passenger train at a crossing in Mianusburg near Middleton on January 16. The accident occurred as Whitesell attempted to cross the tracks. Authorities investigated the fatal collision.

Laxative Pioneer Dr Caldwell’s Lifelong Practice

Dr Caldwell, after 47 years of practice, developed Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin to treat constipation by addressing root causes. The herbal mixture gained popularity by 1885 and became a world famous laxative by 1888, praised for gentle effect and pleasant taste. It is now sold in drugstores worldwide.

Rexall R. Caldwell Dr. Caldwell

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