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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1930

Page

12

Prohibition to Play Big Part in Coming Vote

Washington dispatch says prohibition will dominate the upcoming congressional elections more than any prior campaigns. Wet and dry groups plan to force candidates to take a stand on prohibition and modification, making the contests resemble referendums on the issue. The dry position is strongest in Congress, while wets push to broaden influence.

Prohibition Washington Massachusetts William M. Butler Republican National Committee Pres Hoover House Senate Congress

Leaves Church To Become Farmer In West in 1845

The article notes Luther McVay leaving a church to become a farmer in the West in 1845. A letter dated December 7, 1815 from Grandview Iowa and addressed to Mrs Elizabeth McVay of Athens County, suggests family context and dates.

West A. Hartley Pomeroy Luther McVay Grandview Yowa Mre Egabeth McVayr Athens County Les

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