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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1931

Page

11

Allen Reelected Mayor in Glouster City Contest

GLOUSTER Nov 4 Mayor andrew Allen Republican was re elected by a large majority with 249 more votes than his three opponents combined.Sam Dunnett Democrat 157 votes Lawrence Ley independent 219 George M Tal independent 53.

Glouster Andrew Allen Sam Dunnett Lawrence Ley George M. Tal Allen Malcolm Penman Penman Co. W. Fischer Marshal Fischer Henry Williams W. E Shrieves Republian G. H. Love Charles Darling A. J. Price Frank Yocum G. W. Carey Fred E. Jonas Thomas Williams, Jr E. K. Bryson Harry Trasin F. D. Kinney Earl Oliver T. G. McDonald W. J. Golding Worthy Parker H. E. Kinney Board of Public Affairs

Johnson Elected Mayor in Trimble Village Election

E A Johnson won the Trimble village mayoral race with 116 votes, defeating I H Gift and Vern Sayre. M E Christman was re-elected village clerk by four votes over Eugene Miner, Velma Barstow. Lucille Josepn became treasurer unopposed. George Grandy elected marshal with 77 votes as six candidates ran. Council members are Brown Triplett Haskins Sands Pierpoint and Phillips. Pearl Christman and Emmett Cole join board of education.

Guy Triplett C. E. Haskins D. A. Sands Ed Pierpoint Carl Phillips Pearl Christman Emmett Cole Board of Education

Legion Auxiliary to Meet Thursday Evening at Glouster

A meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary will convene Thursday at 7 30 PM in the auxiliary club rooms above the Model Grocery. Several matters of importance are to come before the gathering for consideration.

Glouster American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Club

Work Planned at Kiwanis Meeting

Attorney George W. Rose spoke at the Kiwanis Club luncheon in Glouster outlining state convention work and the duties of the lieutenant governor for the coming year. The club will supervise prizes for a Peace Declamation contest and consider a Community Chest drive. A Route 13 regional coordination plan was proposed with communities from Chauncey to Somerset forming a single unit. Attendance prize went to Dr. C. A. Pride.

Rose Glouster George W. Rose Kiwanis Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon M. E Chauncey Somerset L. E. Richardson Dr. C. A. Pride

Judson Wins Jacksonville Mayor Vote in Municipal Race

Joe Judson defeated Alfred Deal for mayor by 158 to 186. W. C. Hill was re-elected clerk. No treasurer candidates. Hoy Seckinger 21 votes and John Altman 9 on the ticket. Francis Barrett easily won marshal. Council seats went to H. R. Phillips G. S. House holder William Gibbs William Kalt and Earl Frazee. Dust and Davis re-elected to the board of education.

Jacksonville Joe Judson Alfred Deal W. C. Hill Hoy Seckinger John Altman Marshal Francis Barrett H. R. Phillips G. S. Householder William Gibbs William Kalt Earl Frazee Harry Dust Russell Davis Board of Education

Two Parker men Arrested for Ohio Game Law Violations

Two Parkersburg men, C. Fench and C. E. Theiss, were arrested near Little Hocking Sunday afternoon by Game Protectors B. F. Swartz and W. R. Sellars. In Marietta they faced Justice C. T. O'Neill. Fendi pled guilty to two charges and paid 50 dollars and costs, Theiss pled guilty to one charge.

Glouster Parkersburg Little Hocking Ohio C. Fench C. E. Theiss B. F. Swartz W. R. Sellars Marietta C. T. O'Neill Fendi Theiss

Gravel Hill contract awarded in Middleport bid race

John Stewart of Indiana wins the Gravel Hill Middleport severing job on a low bid of 10445 dollars over ten competitors. Work to begin at once with Middleport labor. Football game Wellston vs Pomeroy moved to Saturday 2 PM on Middleport grounds due to Friday clash. Local notes list residents and visitors across Middleport area.

John Stewart Indiana Gravel Hill Middleport Wellston Pomeroy Middleport Grounds David Geyer Parkersburg John Stark Chicago Elizabeth Huber

Two men fined and released after payment of costs

Both men paid a $25 fine and costs and were released from custody. Game protectors report close checks on fish and game law violations with focus on Sunday hunting and hunting during the closed season.

Hollister P T A Regualr Meeting Highlights

Large crowd attends Hollister Parent Teacher Association meeting at the school. County Superintendent Alex Root explains the state aid measure heading to voters next day. Girls' Glee Club provides music. Third grade wins attendance banner. Membership drive planned.

Root Hollister Hollister Parent- Teacher Association Alex Root Girls’ Glee Club

Albany and Columbus Residents Share Weekend Visits

Albany and Columbus locals gathered for weekend visits with relatives in Nelsonville Jerseyville and McArthur. Revival services continue at the Temple with eighteen conversions reported. Armistice Day events planned at Albany M E Church.

Halloween Dance Held For Sand Run Residents

Mr and Mrs Griffith Williams hosted a Halloween dance Saturday for Sand Run residents with refreshments served in Halloween style. Prizes went to Ronald Guess Earl Beal and Miss Annabelle Blake for unspecified categories.

Griffith Williams Sand Run Ronald Guess Earl Beal Annabelle Blake

Cincinnati Union Workers Accept 2 Percent Wage Cut

In Cincinnati on November 4 the United Garment Workers union members, 700 strong, voted for a wage reduction of about 2 percent after a spirited debate.

Cincinnati United Garment Workers

Starving Men Rescued Near New York Coast

Two men rescued by a Coast Guard cutter off New York after eight days aboard a disabled open motor boat. They left Koway Beach on October 25 and were found in serious condition as ships passed nearby without spotting their distress.

New York Coast Guard Koway Beach

Business Barometer Up Says Kansas City Official

Willie J. Bailey, governor of the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank, said the business barometer has turned upward and that most months show improvement. He credited possible effects from Hoover's credit corporation and rising wheat and oil prices as factors in lifting the mood of the nation.

Kansas City Willie J. Bailey Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank Hoover Bailey United Press

Orbiston and nearby residents visit friends Sunday

The report notes visits by Dan Simmers of Sand Run to Joba friends and by Mr and Mrs Frank McClure and Mr and Mrs Wm James of Jobs and Mrs Geulah Lewes of Carbon Hill to Howard Keeton and Tom McCulloch at Greens Run Sunday.

Mart Sorrell Orbiston Dan Simmers Sand Run Joba Frank McClure Wm. James Jobs Geulah Lewes Carbon Hil Howard Keeton Tom McCulloch Greens Run

Urge Early Use of 1932 Tags in Ohio

In Columbus Ohio on November 4 the Ohio Council of the National Automobile Dealers Association urged Secretary of State Clarence J Brown to advance the start date for 1932 automobile license tags. The group proposed issuing the licenses as near December 1 as possible to ease the mood and stimulate auto sales.

Ohio Columbus U.9 Clarence J. Brown National Automobile Dealers’ Association

Local Decade Policy Echoes Neighboring State Measures

A fragment notes December action on mobiles aligning with nearby states, suggesting harmonized policy moves. The brief hints at regional coordination without detailing specific rules or implementations. The passage emphasizes administrative parity across jurisdictions.

Revival Services Scheduled in McArthur Church

Revival services will be held at the Church of Christ in McArthur starting Monday evening November 9 at 7 30 conducted by evangelist and singer G T Bateman and ending Sunday evening. A cottage prayer meeting is set for each afternoon at 2 o'clock under Mrs G T Bateman’s direction.

Halloween Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs Dan Bateman

Mr and Mrs Dan Bateman hosted a Halloween gathering at their Joba home on a Saturday night in October. Guests enjoyed games, a luncheon, and Halloween decorations with Miss Wanda Bridgett aiding the hostess. Attendees included several locals and visiting guests from nearby towns.

E. A. Keller and Son Delaware C. E. Keller Coolville Ray Smith Grant Street Frank Taylor Sarah Lant Middleport Lant J. &. Lyons Columbus R. L. Smith Edith Hawkins Winegar Marion Collins George Childers Charleston W. Va Guy Reynolds Gravel Hill Smith Louisville Milton Osborn Ralph Frecker Frank Simms C. H. Snider A. W. McKay Edward Anderson Huntington Nutter Elmer Dan Bateman Joba Wanda Bridgett Margaret Matheny Laura May Gears Beasie Campbell Leila Potter Joshua Matheny Jr Dan Matheny Gerald Johnson Kenneth Hoffman Orbiaten Airs Otis Powers Jacksonville John Potter

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Cure Tiredness and Pimples

An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle bowel cleanser and liver tonic. It claims the vegetable formula eliminates poisons from faulty elimination, restores energy, rosy cheeks, and clear eyes, and promotes youthful vitality. The olive colored tablets are sold by druggists with the price and label described.

Ann Oceon Dr. Edwards Ady

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