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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1931

Page

3

Trimble Township elects new trustees and officials

Unofficial returns from Trimble show John Gatchel remains on the board, with W. H. Christman and Sam Kasler named new trustees after next year. Also elected were street justice M. Christman, Wm Ellis for justice, and several board of education members as the township continues its three mill levy for state aid.

Stirl McClelland John L. Haird Ben Skinner Fred Hawk M. H. Werner William Hallam Ed Cartwright Wy Hayes Mayle LG Murphy Worthey D. Roberts Henry Fornbach Henry William G. H. Love W. Fischer Henry Williams G. HB. Love C. W. Fischer Sal Francis Barrett HD. Wemmer George McClelland Woh Shrisv Charles Darling Thomas H. Blower Pearl Orndorf Emmett Hallam Mack McCutcheon Wiliam Mount John C. Brown

Halloween Party at Wood Dane Home Honors Aileen

A Halloween gathering was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Wood Dane in honor of their daughter Aileen. Guests included Evelyn Shaw Russell Devol Avanell Smith Harold Campbell Hester Smith Byron Hughes Greta Wilkins on Mildred Beal Evelyn Beal Keri Johnson Alice Coe Oakley Smith Morice Dawley Gomer Evans Fuser ell Dawley Harold Harris Reuben Lowen Dwight McMullan Forest Ayers George Archer Fritz Collins Lomse Hughes Donald Hughes Lenora McMenaway Verna Dane. Lunch was served late.

Wood Dane Aileen Evelyn Shaw Russell Devol Avanell Smith Harold Campbell Hester Smith Byron Hughes Greta, Wilkinson Mildred Beal Evelyn Beal Keri Johnson Alice Coe Oakley Smith Morice Dawley Gomer Evans Fuserell Dawley Harold Harris Reuben Lowen Dwight McMullan Forest Ayers George Archer Fritz Collins Lomse Hughes

Logan Oddfellows to Join Armistice Day Parade

Logan lodge of Oddfellows announced participation in the Armistice Day parade organized by the Logan Post of the American Legion. Officials invited surrounding area members to join the observance as retail stores vote to close from eleven to twelve o'clock Armistice morning in memory of World War dead.

Logan Oddfellows Logan Logan Lodge of Oddfellows Logar American Legion Gtores

Fox Hunters Elect F. E. Mowery Fort Hunters Leader

Logan November 5 Presidential selection dominates the Logan area meeting of the Hocking County Fort Hunters Association. F E Mowery elected president after serving as secretary treasurer. J E Frasure named vice president. Perry Inboden as secretary treasurer. Directors: Bert Bell John W Poleing LB English Edward Erwin C A Brooks. Deputy Protector C C Higgins spoke on wildlife conservation praising cooperation and ongoing programs.

F. E. Mowery Logan Hocking County Edward Erwin C. A. Brooks C C Higgins Association

Britton Libel Trial: Jury Deliberation Expected Today

In Toledo a jury prepared to weigh Nat Brittonist vs Marion hotel keeper Klunk over a libel suit accusing Miss Britton of branding Warren G. Harding as the child’s father. Damages sought reach $50,000 as Judge John M. Aillits read the charge and final arguments wrapped yesterday with sharp contrasts in character.

Toledo Nat Miss Britton Grant Mouser Offenss Moriage Mirabeth Swinn League Tiis Russ Britton Ony Marsteller United States Mouser

Local meeting highlights food and music at leased land campaign

Sportsmanship and aid were noted during the leased land campaign as music was provided by Foster Bake, Virgil Wright and C Woods. After the Ute meeting, lunch was shared with the feed committees in charge.

Foster Bake Virgil Wright C Woods

Clear skin promise and social trust from a remedy pitch

An advertisement pitches a skincare claim promising clear skin to boost popularity and friendships. It suggests readers seek a treatment described as effective and desirable, framing clear skin as a social asset and personal win.

Tobacco law limits private use. selling cigarets counts as manufacture

Washington reports that buying tobacco and rolled cigarettes for personal use is legal but selling or giving them away violates the law. Internal Revenue Commissioner David Burnett warns stores against promoting or displaying homemade cigarettes during demonstrations. He notes that making any cigarets for personal use while displaying them could create manufacturing status and trigger cigarette manufacturing laws and rates.

Washington Internal Revenue David Burnett Burnett Miltiate Ant Indievidual

Teachers and Others Will Meet Shortly in Columbus

A state wide conference to discuss civics in public school curriculum will be held at Deshler Wallick Hotel in Columbus on Monday November 16. Dr B A Arneson of Ohio Wesleyan University program chairman and executive council member of the American Political Science Association chairs the Ohio meeting designated by Prof Earl W Crecraft of the University of Akron to lead a nationwide series. Four groups of educators have been invited including professors of political science city school superintendents and teachers.

Delaware Deshler- Wallick Columbus B A Arneson Ohio Wesleyan University Armeson American Political Science Association Ohio Earl W. Crecraft University of Akron

Spirit of Hope in U S Cheers A Hoover Plan to Aid Farmers

Hoover unveils three projects to aid the economic bottom tier. Measures target bear raids in the Chicago wheat pit to sustain grain values, while plans to finance homes and assist farmers and households in hardship move forward through Hoover administration and Education Department talks. Education leaders from Ohio and beyond will address morning and afternoon sessions led by Dr W J Shepard and J G Colicott with other educators speaking on relief and reform.

Washington Hoover Wall Street

Federal public building program eyed amid sluggish economy

Officials view a three year low mood as the nation’s war tied recovery drifts. Private discussions suggest public optimism could outpace actual gains. They prefer steady gradual improvement to premature exuberance as prices rise and stocks lag.

J. Wahington

Democrats in Michigan Gain in House Vote

JONITA Mich Nov 4 A bean jobber from Court An Hart has been named Michigan's only Democratic congressman. His selection in the rock ribbed Republican eighth district gives Democrats a national gain in the House and could affect control of the chamber. The result follows a pivotal local contest and signals a notable party shift.

Hart Announces Candidacy After Special Election

In a convoluted recount of a multi year period the special election results show Hart with 20797 votes and an apparent Republican opponent with 4439 notices. Hart announced his candidacy amid campaigning while Elfred offered no commitments.

Republi Hart Fees Lonte Elfred

Man Stricken While Working on Steeple

William Young a metal worker for F Q Schiedinger Co died at Grant Hospital after apoplexy struck him while at work on the new Sint Congram Church steeple in Columbus. Two helpers assisted, one securing Young to the steeple as the other lowered him 1100 feet to the ground by a rope device.

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Clinches Gentle Laxative Claim

Consumer-tested method claims to ease constipation without griping. Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin advertised as a safe pleasant laxative suitable for all ages, including babies, with 47 years of practice behind it and available at drugstores.

Caldwell

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