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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1931

Page

5

Dick Jewett Hitch Hikes With Ball Boy to Nebraska

Dick Jewett, 12? years old, returns to Trimble after a hitchhiking journey to northwestern Nebraska with a ball boy. He says they rode with motorists, including one who took them to police headquarters before release. Jewett notes scarce jobs in the West and describes plans and a failed meeting with Ball.

Dick Jewett Ball Boy Nebraska Trimble Dick" Jewett John Jewett Jewett Ball Ubat Wing Trin O Iit West

Reception for Rev and Mrs Rogers at Church of Christ

A reception honoring Rev and Mrs Rogers followed a prayer meeting at the Church of Christ in Glouster on Wednesday night. A special program was presented after which refreshments were served and social time enjoyed. Members and non-members attended the event.

Rogers Glouster Church of Christ

Prohibition Officers Raid Glouster Twice in One Day

In Glouster on July 2 prohibition officers conducted searches in one location twice, reporting no dry haul found. The Concord News notes a Children’s Day program at Concord Church attracting many visitors with Miss Helen Antle as program chair. Local residents, guests, and university students were mentioned in social attendances and visits across surrounding towns.

Prohibition Glouster Concord News Helen Antle Joseph Antle C. Ly. Sprague E. Phi Mary Marie John Nichols Dortha Jack Paul Trimble Otis Clark the Plains Concord Church Myrta Wemmer Son Dow Albany Florence Weiss John Antle Joseph Stone Murray City Jess Wemmer Elsie Bally Hooper Ridge Amos Austin Athens Mildred Weiss Ohio University Harther Florence We

Two Arrests in Greens Run Court Case Fines Set

Walter Allen and Arley Kasler of Greens Run appeared before Justice C W Wilson on July 2 after a constable visit. Allen pled guilty to fighting while Kasler admitted disturbing the posse. Each case carried fines and costs totaling 14 50 with arrangements for payment. Wade near Ringgold underwent leg surgery at a local physician’s office following a prior tumor removal. The Shelton Missionary Society meets Friday at Mrs Connie Brown’s home with Mrs Emma McClerland leading.

Walter Alen Arley Kasler Greens Glouster Henry Williams G. H. Love Walter Allen C. W. Wilson Allen Kasler Eas Slouster Wade Ringgold

Prohibition Raid Arrests 38 Reno Speakeasy Managers and Bartenders

Federal prohibition agents swept Reno night life districts and seized 38 managers and bartenders at speakeasies. They were brought to the temporary court at the Reno police station, arraigned on dry law charges, and all but one posted bail. Anceerprinted, a new procedure, was used in these cases.

Reno DAL Rra Prise

Trustees Meet Friday in Glouster

July 2 Trimble township trustees will meet a day early due to a July 4 holiday. The meeting is set for Friday at the township hall. A separate note mentions a baby taken to a specialist and a family reunion planned at the home of Chas Baker near Pisgah along the Ster McConne road.

Glouster Tina Trimble Hip Ely Andrey A. J. Crawford Chas. Baker Pisgah ster-McConne Baker

Wyckoff 18 Winner Columbus in Wrestling Bout

Ric Lee Wyckoff of St Louis weighed 218 pounds defeated Tony Rocco of Brooklyn 204 pounds in Columbus on Wednesday. The only fall required lasted 26 minutes 41 seconds.

Wyckoff Columbus Ric Lee Wryckoff St. Louis Tony Rocco Brooklyn

Bluebird Homesickness Draws American Homeward

A tall American abroad for three years returns home aching not for wheat stacks or coffee but for a bluebird nest in a gnarled old apple tree near New England. He longs to see Uncle Hiram and the family, to meet Hiram's grandson’s wife, and to smell apple blossoms as he telegraphs his way home.

Winifred Black New England Hiramy Vilage Hiram

Mail Carriers and Wives Picnic at Millfield

Chauncey July 2 Athene County Mail Carriers and Ladies Amillary met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert S Keirns Millfield. Afternoon included games and a brief business session on the lawn music by Mr Slicks band. Plans discussed for all day picnic at end of August with hosts Mr and Mrs Russell near Frost.

Chauncey Athene County Gilbert S. Keirns Millfield Slick Russell Frost Hell

Leonard Funeral Services For Plains Resident

John Leonard a longtime Plains resident, funeral services were held Wednesday at The Methodist Episcopal Church with The Reverend from Church of the Nazarene officiating. Three hymns were sung as he was laid to rest in the Chauncey cemetery. Survived by children Mrs Willan Atzenbach Dayton, Mrs Elsie Ede wards, W Van Mes, Gertrud Keaton, Mrs bel Phillipa, and Chauncey Ian Stalder, with another daughter Ada Titterman in Detroit.

the Plaine John Leonard Plains Alex Grace Savag Church of the Nazarene Chaunery Mr. Leonard Rober Chauncey Mendiman Mile Stalder Chann Vales Willan Atzenbach Dayton Mra Elsie Edewards Con W. van Mes Gertrud Keaton Bel Phillipa Harry Stalder Chauncey Ian Stalder Plana Ada Titterman Detroit Chauncey Tata

Installation Tonight Pocahontan Lodge Officer Takes New Duties

Pocahontas lodge prepares for installation of officers at its meeting in the hall. The event includes a birthday social and a social program, with members wearing regalia and observing ritual customs.

Pocahontan Lodge Dom Pocahontas Mile

Coal accident injures several in Millfield area

Caught in coal fall William Snndden Milkfeld Satters injured Wednesday near Pas tin Mina No and Milldetd. LADIES AID TO MEET MILLIEDLD. July 2 Lady Aid Session at Millfield Church of Christ chaired by Mrs Guibert Keirna with Mrs CH. Boudinot in charge and a planned program.

William Snndden Milkfeld Satters Aveident Chauncey Mt Foyead Pastin Mina No Ladles Suly Ladion Aid Millfield Unrist Mra Guibert Keirna CH. Boudinot

Double death mystery after note points to motive

A stray note allegedly by Hutteen hints at a nuields agreement as Ming Thayer and her sweetheart Wil Multoen, both dead, were found near the city outskirts. The mutilated remains and ex-convict connections suggest a calculated crime tied to a private dispute or settlement.

Murial Ming Margaret Thayer Wil Multoen Hutteen

Erie Executive Offices Transferred to Cleveland

Cleveland judges report the Erie executive offices and 1,006 employees moved from New York to occupy space in the Midland Bank Building and the Columbia funding. President Charles E. Denny will keep offices at the Terminal Tower as the transfer completes mid month.

Cleveland Judg & Yes Trainea Railroad Arnay New York Midland Bank Columbia Charles E. Denny

Royal Party May Leave For Canada This Month

PURCHASE N Y July 2 The visit of the King and Queen of Siam and their royal party may terminate late this month, it was stated the day at Whitlaw Rent Batare Ophir Hall where they have been residing during their visit via the United States They plan to spend a man s Canada and is about from the western vast of the Dominion in September for Siam It was said The king has explained a desire to visit a number of industrial plants in the United States before returning

Purchase N.Y Siam Wittelaw

KEARNS ANRESTED CHICAGO PROMOTER BOND SET IN ALIMONY CASE

KEARNS ARRESTED IN CHICAGO YESTERDAY ON AN ALIMONY ORDER BOND SET AT 7500 DOLLARS. JACE NEARM, NIGHT MANAGER AND PROMOTER, WAS DETAINED AT THE START TO OFFICE. CHARLEY SHUGERT AND JAMES GONDOR INVITED TO ACCOMPANY THE U S TRACK TEAM TO SOUTH AFRICA, LEAVING JULY. THE TEAM WILL COMPETE IN EIGHT MEETS AGAINST A BRITISH TEAM.

Kearns Chicago Jace Nearm Africa Oxford Chariey Shugert James Gondoe Miage University Atnintes Acca South Africa

Itching relief ad from antiseptic lotion advertisement

An old advertisement promotes a topical antiseptic lotion labeled as soothing relief for itching scalp irritations such as dandruff and fungal irritation. It claims prompt relief and healing with a strong formula, pricing listed as 1.00 and an extra strength version at 1.25.

Ady

Camel Humidor Pack Assurance Promotes Mild Camels

An advertising copy extols Camel cigarettes with a moisture preserving humidor pack. It claims factory-fresh quality, reduced bite, and protection against dust and germs, urging smokers to switch for a day and enjoy a cooler throat.

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