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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1931

Page

8

Ginger Ella Sparks a Italian themed club in Red Thrush

Ginger Ella schemes to create a exclusive junior club at Mill Rush with Bard Holloway and an influx of Italian youths. The plan expands as Nicolo Calleno is replaced by a wave of entertainers and workers, stirring chaos and comic improvisation at the Tolliver home.

Ginger Ella Ginger Pely Ginger Phil van Doorn Mill Rush Red Thrush Lawa Paris Bard Holloway Bard Bird Nicolo Calleno Chicago Nicolo Nicole the Tollivers Ivy Hamill

Social notes from Richland and nearby towns

Residents from Richland Ave and surrounding areas spent weekends visiting relatives in Logan Columbus and Athens. Celebrations included a birth announced for Scott Thomas January 20 in Columbus and a wedding of Charlie and Mrs Lowry in Cincinnati. A funeral for Elsie Harden in Logan followed an auto accident near Canal Winchester.

George Jack Tom Littler Athens Charlie Lowry Lowry Cincinnati H. R. Beery Ralph Carl Logan Elsie Harden Mechanicsbury School John Dillinger Scatter Ridge Alva Haning the Apostolic Church Mary Lucille Bighouse Zaleski Raymond Pennell

Spring blooms and thaw spread across Northwest states

Portland reports 70 degree warmth marking the warmest January in 59 years as dandelions crocuses and primroses bloom and birds sing. In Indiana Laketon farmers note a light ice crop harvest completed early to prevent melt.

Portland Ore U.P Pacific Northwest Oregon Washington Wapash Ind Indiana Laketon

Revival to Begin at Glouster M E Church

Revival services at the Glouster M E Church begin Sunday morning with Rev. Paul E Kamper as evangelist The theme is Responsibility for the opening sermon at 1030 a m The pastor is assisted by Mr and Mrs Otto Davidson evangelistic singers of Bladensburg O D in a 230 p m children’s address Mrs Davidson will speak to the children and youth are urged to attend

Glouster Glouster M. E Paul E. Kamper O’cocks Otto Davidson Evangelistic Singers of Bladensburg

Eastern Stars District Meeting in Hamden Draws 250

About 250 members of the Order of the Eastern Star from Vinton and nearby counties attended sessions in Hamden on Monday. Notables from Hawk and McArthur joined in the afternoon program, with a dinner served by Rose Merrell’s dining room. Civil War veterans D. H. Moore and Robert Haps were reported ill, while James McGiffin remained in reasonable health. Several Athens and McArthur residents were noted among attendees and visitors over the weekend.

Vinton County Hamden Della ‘Blackstone Sarah Thorp J.M. Murphy A. W. Paffen‘barger Cynthia Hamilton Alice Dunlap Frances Wooltrap Anna Riles Daydia Cozad Minnie Pilcher Nora Smith Elza Wood Athens Marguerite Grace Marion E. W. McKibben Martin Vera Jerry Martin Frank Andrews Herb Bickley Wales Mill Herbert Hopkins Columbus William C F. E. Fisher Zaleski McArthur O. FE. Vollenweider William Smith Main Street J. R. Reynolds Long Beach Calif Herman Earich Duncan Falls Levi Trainer Capt D. H. Moore Robert Haps James McGiffin T. J. Flannagan

McArthur Briefs: Local Officials Aiming for Columbus Meeting

McArthur reports show H J Gwaim food and milk inspector Floyd DeLash mutt District Farm Bureau Representative and TY Co Kennard county extension agent among those planning to attend Warmers' week in Columbus February 26. Also noted is the death of J Charles Shafer of Chillicothe January 2, survived by wife Estelle Hulbert of Zaleski and other relatives.

McArthur H. J. Gwaim Floyd DeLashmutt Farm Bureau TY. Co Zaleski

McArthur Otarians Lunch Speaker from Wellston

The Rev. Mr. Harding of the Presbyterian Church Wellston will speaking at the McArthur Otarians noon lunch Monday. Charles Gardner purchased E E Griffiths farm on Highway 75 north of Creola as drought relief listings include local farmers in Vinton County. Prosecutor C C Chapman of Jackson County represents William Hunt indicted for murder of Filmer Rogers near Carpenter with trial expected soon at Pomeroy.

Vinton County Mr. Harding Presbyterian Church Wellston McArthur Kenneth Dixon Charles Gardner Gardner E. E. Griffith Creola Jackson Vinton C. ©. Chapman

Internal Pile Remedy Promoted By Dr Leonhardt

An advertisement argues external treatments fail to cure piles and credits Dr J. Leonhardt with a internal remedy named Hemroid. It claims Hemroid heals the blood, strengthens bone veins, and ends pain, offering it through retail druggists with a money back guarantee.

J. &. Leonhardt

Gallia Man Shoots Wife Then Kills Self at Farm Home

Gallia County report states John Hawks, 33, shot and wounded his wife at his farm near Gallipolis before turning the gun on himself. He leaves four children. No motive is known.

Gallia Gallipolis John Hawks

Livestock Markets See Lower Prices Across Sectors

Columbus report shows most livestock markets at lower price levels with lard prices easing while cash and futures echo the trend. Hogs stay steady amid tighter supplies, yet more hogs head direct to packers with Armour Swift and Wilson handling over half of yearly receipts. Cattle demand declines contribute to the downturn.

Columbus Carl J. West Ohio Farm Bureau Chicago Armour Swift Wilson

Zemo Skin Cure Advertises Soothing Relief

A vintage advertisement promotes Zemo as a soothing, healing remedy for itching skin. It claims fast relief even on raw or peeling skin and promises to clear pimples, rash, and scalp irritation. Sold widely in 35c 60c and 1.00 sizes. emphasizes safety and antiseptic use.

Bell To Start Duties Monday

Robert Bell of Murray City, recently appointed deputy fire marshal for the district, will begin his duties Monday replacing Mr. Cormick of Gallipolis. Bell is known across Athens County, formerly led the mine workers in this sub-district, and previously served as sub-district auditor and vice president before becoming president for a two year term.

Glouster Robert Bell Murray City Cormick Gallipolis Bell Athens County Mine Workers’ Organization Oral Daugherty

Hands Burned Carrying Water In Gasoline Rag Incident

C M Heaton suffered burns on both hands after a gasoline soaked rag in a bucket of water ignited. Mrs Heaton had cleaned with gasoline and the rag was tossed into the bucket. when she later lit a match the rag caught fire. Heaton, nearby, splashed the contents on his hands while carrying the bucket. A rug also caught fire but was quickly stomped out.

Glouster C. M. Heaton High Street

Changes Schedule Glouster Lonley Troubadour starts at 6:45

Dick Wiley of Glouster who broadcasts from Station WAIU Columbus as The Lonely Troubadour will go on the air next Monday night at 6:45 instead of 6:30, his usual time.

Glouster Dick Wiley WAIU Columbus

New Respirator Installed in Emergency Ambulance

January 29 report from Glouster notes E F Carpenter adds a resuscitator to his ambulance for emergencies such as ammonia poisoning mine accidents drowning electric shock anaesthetic collapse newborn asphyxia and other urgent cases. The device delivers pure air under pressure to clear airway passages and is available to the entire community in need.

Glouster E. F. Carpenter Carpenter

Hold Installation Glouster Encampment Names Officers

Glouster Encampment No. 352 installed officers at Odd Fellow Hall with Elza Morris directing. New appointees include Scribe H. S. Cheney senior warden Virgil Eddy junior warden Elza Morris corresponding scribe W. J. Golding financial scribe D F E Carr treasurer W H F Jones high priest Leslie Gardner outside sentinel CC I L Eddy inside sentinel Chris Yarger trustee C I Eddy.

Glouster Odd Fellow Elza Morris H. S. Cheney Virgil Eddy W. J. Golding D. FE. Carr

Here's the Way to treat Rupture A Marvelous Home Treatment Guide

A practical guide outlines simple home methods to address a rupture, emphasizing non surgical steps and self care. It highlights when to seek professional medical advice and cautions against delaying treatment for potentially serious hernias.

Free treatment plan for double rupture by Capt Collings

Thousands of ruptured men and women are invited to request the full plan used by Capt. Collince to treat a double rupture. Send name and address to Capt. W. A. Collings, Inc., Box 99 K, Watertown, N. Y. It costs nothing and may be worth a fortune. Hundreds report satisfactory results from the free test. Send right away now.

Collince W. A. Collings

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