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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1932

Page

8

Sriends Honor Mountville Woman at 87 Years of Life

Mountville notices recount a dinner for Elizabeth McLain who reached 87, active despite age. Guests included sisters, Leeper family, Jacksons, Lee family, Roscoe McLain, and Timothy McLain, with families from Columbus and Mountville. Mrs McLain plans to keep house without help until age.

Sountville Mclain Timothy Will E.q Sac Ginner James Leeper David Jackson Medonnelsvilles W H Leeper William Columbus Roscos McLain Mountville Timothy McLain

Glouster Church of Christ Team Wins Two Games

The Glouster Church of Christ basketball team won two Wednesday night games in Cincinnati. They defeated Cincinnati Bible Seminary 77 to 8 and beat a Kentucky team in the second game. The team then left for Liberty Indiana to play another Church of Christ squad tonight.

Cincinnati Glouster Jan Glouster Church of Christ Cincinnati Bible Seminary Kentucky Liberty Tnd Church of Christ

Glouster Schools to Distribute Grade Cards Friday

Glouster schools announce grade cards will be handed out Friday. Cards will list four grades: three six weeks terms and the first semester exam. No averages are shown except for year long subjects.

Glouster

Magic City Lodge to Install Officers Friday Night

Officers will be installed at a regular meeting of Magic City Lodge No. 97 I.O.O.F to be held Friday night Harod Shirkey of Jacksonville special district deputy grand master will be the installing officer Refreshments will follow and a social time will be enjoyed.

Sacksonville

Jones Wins National Amateur Title At Merion In Thriller

Golfsters recount thrilling finish at Merion Cricket Club in September 192, where AdKi OBBY JONES defeated George Von Elm after a dramatic quarry hole decider. Von Elm led until the 16th, but Jones closed strong with a precise run up near the cup.

AdKi Obby Jones Merion Cricket Club Septem al Day Jonas George von Elm von Elm Bosoya Jones von Dia

DePauw Tops Wabash in Buckeye Conference clash

DePauw University remained unbeaten in Buckeye Conference play with a 1 to 0 victory over Wabash College, extending its league record to five wins and one defeat as of Wednesday night in Crawfordsville. In another update, Wilmington College overwhelmed Dayton 48 to 27 at Dayton with a fast start and strong second-half surge led by Laichi and Hamant.

Crawfordsville DePauw University Buckeye Wabash College DePauw Flyers Datton Wilmington Col University of Dayton Wilmington Lad

Judge Rules Double Liability Applies to Bank Shareholders

Cincinnati judge Chester Shook in common pleas court rules that double liability provisions of Ohio bank stock can be enforced immediately after a bank closes. He instructed the jury to return an $88,000 judgment against Clarence Dorger and relatives as former Cosmopolitan Bank officials.

Cincinnati Chester Shook Common Pleas Court Clarence Dorger Cosmopolitan Bank Mar Greenwald

Civil Service Exams Announced by Board

The United States Civil Service Commission announces open exams for various posts across agencies. Positions include associate marine engineer and assistant marine engineer with salaries from 2600 to 3200 dollars yearly, and a women-only public health service dentist role with 2600 to 5200 dollars yearly. Closing dates February 16 1932. Full details from J L Kelley secretary.

United States Civil Service Commission Philiippine Service United States Navy Department Public Health Service Iowa Maine Maryland New Hampshire Vermont Virginia District of Columbia Washington DD. C J. L . Kelley United States Civil Service Board of Examiners

Presbyterian Church To Hear Dr Boozer

Sunday morning January 24 the congregation of the Athens Presbyterian Church will hear the Rev W H Boozer of Ames Iowa a noted minister of the denomination He is visiting to promote work of the Board of National Missions and will speak in the Ohio synod churches. A cordial invitation is extended to the people of Athens to hear Dr Boozer.

Athens Presbyterian Church

Operators Save Day As Women Prevent Heavy Loss In Fire

Fire damaged the Willoughby Ohio Bell exchange cable room but two women operators acted quickly. Night operator Anna Johnson spotted the blaze from circuit anomalies and chief operator Rachael White halted water from reaching the switchboard ensuring restoration to 140 subscribers today.

Willoughby Telephone Exchange Ohio Bell Telephone Company Anna Johnson Rachael Whitehead

Girl Killed in Funeral Car In Union Fight

In Chicago a year old girl died and nine high school students were injured after union chauffeurs ordered non union cars out of a funeral procession. Shirley Pearlman died when the car carrying six girls and four boys crashed after being told to leave the hearse line while following Laula Lokin of Tuley High School basketball fame to the cemetery. The ban aimed to prevent non union drivers from funeral processions amid safety concerns.

Chicago URA Shirley Pearlman Laula Lokin Tuley

Finland tightens liquor laws with state control plan

Helsinki reports a government bill for a state monopoly on liquor production and sales, a purchase pass book system for buyers over 23, home wine allowed, home holdings capped, parish veto possible, and harsher penalties for illegal liquor use.

Helsingfors Finland Jan U.P

Wood Says Hoover Not Worth Million

Washington discussion centers on President Hoover's wealth with Rep. Indiana Republican saying he is not worth a million. Observers estimate Hoover's net worth at the time he became Secretary of Commerce in 1921 between two and six million, later reduced by investments and charitable giving.

Washington U.P Hoover House of Representatives Indiana P21

Russian Refugee Shot by Sniper in New York Apartment

A Russian woman refugee Tatiana Kouteynikoff, 32, fled the Red Terror and was shot to death by a sniper in her New York apartment last night. She was reportedly from Russian nobility and had left her husband and stepson in one room while dressing for a party.

New York U.R Tatiana Kouteymikoff Constantinople

Fertilizer Discussion To Be Held in Athens

County extension agent Thomas H. Johnson will host a fertilizer meeting in Athens on Friday January 22 at 730 p m. An Ohio State University agriculture representative will present long term test results from stations and recent findings on fertilizer use. The session aims to show farmers how to fertilize and what returns to expect.

Athens County Thomas H. Johnson Ohio State University Department of Ag_ricultural

Emerald Oil and Bany Dagеs Offer Leg Relief

An OCR fragment describes Emerald Oil and bany dage as remedies for leg sores and varicose veins. It mentions a three inch wide dressing to support legs from ankles to knees, claiming to improve blood flow and reduce ulcers and crippling pain.

Melee Drug Co Urseua

Jury service injuries not compensable before juror acceptance

Ohio Industrial Commission rules that injuries suffered by a person summoned for jury duty are not compensable until he is accepted as a juror and takes the oath. The ruling denied a death claim by Mrs. Paggendiel of Cincinnati regarding her husband’s death in 1931 after an injury at the Lamiston County Courthouse. In a separate item, truck driver Carl Stantey of Akron died after his truck was struck by a Big Four train at a crossing. a companion, Marion Walker, was injured.

Ohio Columbus Ohio Industrial Commission Cincinnati Henry Paggendiel Lamiston Springfield Stere Carl Stantey Akron Marion Walker

Pastors Debate War Policy at Cleveland Convention

At the Ohio pastors convention in Cleveland the Armaments Commission shelved a radical antiwar resolution amid mixed votes. Delegates argued over patriotism and the need to prevent future conflicts while the assembly criticized capitalism’s role in economic distress and wealth distribution.

Cleveland Oi of Churches Convention Obie Mucat Armaments Commission

Ohio Division Izaac Walton League Elects Officers

A.R.C. Paifley of Dayton was re elected president at the Ohio Division meeting in Columbus. Directors elected included Prof. O H McClure of Athens signaling leadership for the group.

McClure Columbus A.r-C. D. Paifley Dayton Ohio Izaac Walton League O. H. McClure Athens

Stubborn Coughs Ended by Home Recipe with Pinex Mix

A home remedy promises relief for stubborn coughs from colds. Buy 244 ounces Pinex, mix with a pint of sugar syrup or honey, and use as an inexpensive full pint remedy. Claims fast, soothing effects and direct action on bronchial tubes, with no spoiling and kid friendly taste. Pinex described as a concentrated Norway Pine resin compound. Do not substitute. Guaranteed refund if no relief.

Trimble Family in Need Of Clothing

A clothing drive is organized for the Trimble family of Cecil and Wes Clark Trimble after a fire destroyed their home and most household goods. Mr Stone of the Salvator Army requests donations and will arrange pick up for items to aid the destitute family.

Trimble Stone Salvator Army Cecil Home Wes Clark

Judd Murder Trial Opens With Evidence On Gallows Charge

Ania Jan and SUR First present evidence in Phoenix as Winnie Ruth Judd faces a murder charge for killing her former friend Agned Anre Leroi. Jury considers whether Arigona will seek the death penalty.

Phoenix Ania Jan Sur Arigona Winnie Ruth Judd Agned Anre Leroi

Miami University Birthday Celebration Planned

DEFORD Jan. 21 U P Miami University the second oldest college west of the Alleghenies will celebrate its 12th anniversary on Feb 15 Alumni organizations will gather here for the occasion President Upham will speak over WLW Cincinnati Miami University founded 1802 noted William McGuffey among early professors Enrollment rose from 1000 to 2300 since the war A new chemistry building and gymnasium have been built recently

Design New Badges For Dry Inspectors

Columbus January MAP new badges, designed to curb pervules of impostors, were distributed today by State Prohibition Commissioner B G Mathews to the inspectors employed by the prohibition department.

Columbus Jan B. G. Mathews Prohibition Department

Ohio police issue new state seal badges for inspectors

The force receives new stamped badges bearing the Ohio seal and inspector names, supplementing a set of cards signed by the prohibition commissioner to assist identification. A separate item notes John L. Cooper of Youngstown was hired and his wife injured in a U.S. Route 30 car crash near Warsaw Indiana late Wednesday.

State of Ohio Cocfer Warsaw Ind Jan. N John L Cooper John G. Cooper Youngstown Hirled Here

The Quick Safe Way to End ECZEMA

A promotional notice claiming a quick safe cure for eczema and skin itching offers the product at a low price sold through drug stores. The ad emphasizes long term relief after using the inexpensive bar.

Discars Peterson's

Demo of an Issue in a Residence

A terse note from a local desk references a residence issue labeled non compliance. Details are limited but the entry signals an administrative action involving residents and property status.

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