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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1931
Page
9
Elton Bulstrom and William Bulstrom were injured when their car left The Plains road in heavy fog and hit a telephone pole. Elton suffered bruises and was ejected from the car. William required stitches for a head wound. The accident occurred around :30 Tuesday morning while en route to Luhrig Mine where they work.
A newspaper ad touts Thoxine a throat targeted remedy for night coughing. It claims relief within 15 minutes and prevention of nightly coughing with a swallow before bedtime, plus soothing sore throat effects. Bottles cost 35c 60c and 1.00 with money back relief guarantee. Sold at Cline's Drug Store Athens Hickman Drug Store Nelsonville and other druggists.
The Rev. O Connor preached at Lawrence Chapel on Sunday and will return in two weeks at 9 30. The first quarterly Reedsville Charge meeting will be at Tuppers Plains Monday evening Nov 9 led by new supervisor Rev Bowman. Local residents hosted birthday reminders for Mrs Runnion. Amos Hixon family dined with the Runnions. Ernest Church and son Bobby from Little Hocking were guests.
The Ladies Aid Society chicken dinner at Clarks Chapel raised 43 dollars for church funds. Guests Richard and Mary Phillips hosted the event, with neighbors and teachers from Shiloh present. Local families moved in and out, with Halloween gatherings and Youth Society plans noted for Friday.
Week end guests of Mr Church and Mrs Colonel Church attended the Halloween masquerade. The Young People’s Christian Union met at John Archer’s home with Lennie Sharp as leader. 23 people attended. Next meeting planned at Bar Kincade’s home with John Jeffers as leader.
Enrollment at Ohio State University in Columbus this fall remains near last year’s level with nearly 11 000 students registered. Included from Athens are Elizabeth H Basom Matt O Bryan Nihle B Frank Alice E Humphrey Elmer R Norris and Thomas C Porter.
Sharpsburg residents gathered at Howard Harris's farm to husk his corn and sow several acres of wheat after his serious illness. Women brought dinner and all enjoyed the work and fellowship. Neighbors also held a surprise donation party for Reverend Bennett on Friday at the parsonage, with liberal gifts of food and money.
A three speaker program with four sessions was planned for Wednesday and Thursday December 2 and 3. Mrs. Sarah Waggoner spent Wednesday with Lilian Bardin. Mr and Mrs Robert Grimes and Mr and Mrs Floyd Grimes visited Bart Carpenter and wife in Amesville. Lucile Aldridge hosted a masquerade party Saturday night. Miss Marie Eckart of Amesville spent the weekend with Lucile Aldridge. Miss Fleming of Patton Mills visited Pollyanna and June Armstrong over the weekend.
The Chapmans hosted guests including Frank Halltday Fari Atkins and families plus Benton Carl Det Rice from Rutland. C F Hitt and son Francia visit from Paris Ind. Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association met in Athens with local teachers in attendance. Alma Atkins attended the Grand Chapter in Toledo. Several families visited Akron and New Holland during the weekend. Many mumps cases reported. Fourth grade honor roll noted for perfect attendance and punctuality with Maxine Wilson Jessie Edwards Billy Knopp Charles Alkire Cecil Blackwood Marold
The list names pupils achieving 100 percent in spelling in both grades. Fourth grade honorees include Owen Cottrill Elizabeth Lambert Mollie Bratton Minnie Foley Irene Foley and others. Fifth grade top spellers include Eva Townsend Ruth Lambert Laura Moore Beulah Ferrel and Charles Good.
The Ladies Aid of the M E Church in New Straitsville served lunch and dinner in the church basement for Election Board members and other locals and visitors Tuesday. No new scarlet fever cases reported. Budd Clark and son of Columbus visit relatives in town. Detty Braddock and Braddock Williams visit Jobbie Angpiry near Logan. Sid Johnston and Betty attend Athens football game. Pocahontas Swastica Council banquet honors home talent play Corporal Eugen participants. Lon Reynolds remains ill.
An advertisement extols Vinol iron lime and cod liver peptone for nervous tension and fatigue during menopause. It claims patrons feel improved energy, appetite, sleep, digestion, and blood after the first bottle. Sold by Gibson's Pharmacy in Nelsonville and The Gem Pharmacy.
Straitaville shows little ill effects from Halloween pranks though windows show soap usage in some homes. Mrs Glenn Stephenson visits husband convalescing in hospital from a fractured leg due to an explosion. Rob Roy Begland of Columbus spent the weekend with his parents, Mr and Mrs Hugh Begland.
A vintage medical ad touts Creomulsion as a new remedy combining creosote with healing elements to soothe inflamed membranes and inhibit germs. It claims quick stomach absorption and relief for persistent coughs bronchitis and flu aftercare with a money back guarantee if not relieved.
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