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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1931

Page

2

Campus Revue by Ohio University sorority pledges enthralls crowd

A 75 minute Campus Revue, fourth annual Prep Fothes, featured Theta Phi Alpha with Robin Hood burlesque, Alpha Gamma Delta Ragamuffin sketches, Phi Mu Coltan Croonere, Alpha Xi Delta book sketches, Pi Beta Phi Miladi vanity tableau, and Chi Omega S ime for Ever ything. The show, directed by Margaret Laverty with Martha Frederick, blended song, dance, and pantomime with varied costumed acts and a blackface element in Coltan Croonere.

Ohio University Sorority YT. W.C. A Mrgaret Laverty Martha Frederick Theta Phi Alpha Alpha Gamma Delta Phi Mu Alpha ‘Xi Delta Fluke Pi Hota Pris Miladi Dorothy Roe Marie Wilton Sime Chi Omega Jane Nerns Orson Russell Harold Gein Leavitt Gard James Foss Aether Pfeffle

Ohio Motor License Fees Among Lowest in U S

Columbus report shows Ohio charges vary by horsepower with a minimum 4 dollar fee for under 25 hp, 4 dollars for 25 to 44 hp, and 16 dollars above, under the Bureau of Motor Vehicles directed by Secretary Clarence Brown and Motor Commissioner Chalmers Wilson. The piece notes California uses flat rates and cites multiple methods across states.

Columbus Ohio United States Bureau of Motor Vehicles Clarence 3. Brown Chalmers R. Wilson California Qhbio Sylvania

Oil Men Moved From Marietta

A consolidation and duplication elimination in the Mackebore Division offices of the Buckers Pine Line Company at Marietta will move departments to the main offices at Lata. The Buckers Pine Company branch in Marietta has operated since shortly after the Civil War era, with changes planned to reduce the local staff.

Marietta Mackebore Burkeye Pine Line Company Lata Markshare Divisitn Buckers Pine Company Fate Yeen Forntat Siany ‘Vveara Mackshuay

Poulury and Egg Market Shattered in Kentucky

L Manring dies in Kentucky. Obituary notes his origins in Coluthia Township, Montrose County, and his life as a leading poultry and mining businessman. Details mention the market collapse with prices plummeting, race to salvage stocks, and funeral arrangements in Moracras and surrounding areas.

First to Swlport Central Eehoot Teachers Report

Teachers reported the National Education association membership level with several names listed as participants. The fragment mentions Guy Ada Herkins among those involved and notes percentages related to the group.

Swlport Central Sear Eaucarton Revoir Mirsrs Anan Mare'n Kerr Ant Hyal Serena Guy Ada Herkins

Praise Officials In State Report

A state audit highlights praise for officials across offices in Omrobey. It notes honest and careful handling of records, while detailing cost figures and state transactions examined from late July to early April.

State Examiner

Loot Located In Old Coal Mine Loot Located In Old Coal Mine

Police recovered phonograph and lead pencils plus items stolen from the home of Thwarnd Younes, a Kerr's Tian schoolteacher, in an East Pomeroy theft case. The search of Strickland Coal Mine yielded a gold watch and clothing, with several hundred dollars in goods still missing. Officers faced flooded passages and a chilly, dangerous survey as they extended the probe to nearby mines.

Pomeroy Burslata Rose Fiat Guine Thwarnd Youne Kerr Buey Comeroy Tish Artiries Ree Fone Young Strickland Officera

Ten Children Mourned After Gallia County Death

William Russell Backus died of a tubercular illness after eight years. He left a wife and ten children ranging from an infant to eighteen years. The family home was at Turkey Run in upper Gallia County.

Pomeroy William Russel Backus Turkey Run Upper Gallia County

Night hunting woes amid repression spark costly tiger trade

Local residents allege night hunting restrictions drive up tiger prices this winter. Reported buyers claim winter measures push up costs for pelts and cubs, with some seeking noonday substitutes as markets tighten.

Chester Knights of Pyttias Bild ing Hall 15 Sold By Court Order

The Chester property known as Hall 15, tied to the Knights of Pye, was ordered sold by court in a report filed by George Mort. The sale aims to fund reconstruction after a fire and to pay creditors protecting local interests.

Chester Knights of Pyttias Bilding Knights of Pyethis Hall George Mort

Akron memorial notices and local church services reported

Fragmented local text notes a death in Akron and funeral plans. It mentions relatives, a church service this afternoon, and a sister-in-law of Lintt Knight from Chester. The section also lists church events, ministers, and Sunday school supervision, plus surrounding county notices and a small epidemic update from Middleport.

Pasatstein Brody Lintt Knight Chester Stein D'otieros

Ohio River Showboats and Harbor Plans Highlight Local Scene

The article details Ohio River showboats activity, captions Captain Hyatt, the Golden Rod, and the Valley Bell. It notes showboat operations near Gallipolis and Pittsburgh, with shifts due to official actions. Community figures like Capt Hyatt and the Munn Brothers are mentioned alongside river trade and seasonal performances.

Pomeroy Sin Parinege Bumd Peorts Col Twaus M. Kaufman Holzer Hospital Joston Weil Bnory Gallipoles Marne Des F Lyatt Mirtarserie Pue&k Catto Min Tueiness Dephauohia Hyatt Ja Ohio Mwkhnesum Merkttt Praburgh Louisvill Apt

Lucky Owners Named In Local Wager Agreement

Two Pomeroy men are declared lucky owners of a bet related to a daily payout of 266 from a 430 stake. One man must give one tenth of his winnings to charity and other worthy causes, with details reportedly tied to an associated taxcoship arrangement.

Tomeboy Jan Pomeroy Welboan Hedford

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