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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1931

Page

3

Murray City Legion Drum and Bugle Corps in Nelsonville Parade

The American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps from Murray City visited Somerset Ohio to commemorate Gen Philip Sheridan’s birth and will participate in the Armistice Day parade in Nelsonville on November 11 and later events in Function City Ohio.

Murray City Adamen City American Legion Somerset Ohio Philip Sheridan Nelssonville Function City Ferry County M. Ti N. B Ang. Stembers G Berm Hotmpson Effin Wm. Bradbury Chas. Strum Je Lester Edward Mr. Bradbury Athens

Rutland Election Officials Named for Coming Year

The village confirms mayor Georgy Pratt and councilmen including Ben Powel Elza Barton Austin Brun and F C Mitchler with key staff Nora McNaughton Harve Johnson and Weber Theobald. Local moves note a special interest in the Equalization Measure passing by a large majority.

Loced Georgy Pratt Ben Powel Nora McNaughton Harve Johnson Marshal Weber Theobald Elza Barton Austin Bbun Ear W. Va Loven Bryne Bryne Frances Giffin Chloe Fink Charleston Middleport Sand Points West Virginia Marian Grapes E . On. Stanley Mrs Grapes Stanley A. Stanley

Langsville Obituary and Local Social Notices

Langsville Ruby Pickens aged 17 years three months died at home Sunday Nov 3 after illness. Survived by parents T. M. Pickens two brothers Galfie and Carol sister Ruth sister in law Mrs Gallie Pickens and two nieces Lois and Lena Pearl. Funeral at residence Nov 5 at 10 am with Rev Bolton Rutland. interment Robinson Cemetery. Distance attendees listed from St Albans Nitro Buffalo Belpre Columbus London. Also note Mrs J T Verdie hosted 26 guests for fiftieth wedding anniversary with many relatives present. various neighbors named across Rutland Athens and Glouster areas. Additional visits and travel notes from local residents.

Ruby Pickens T. M. Pickens Galfie Carol Ruth Gallie Pickens Lois Lena Pearl Bolton of Rutland Robinson Cemetery Freeman Campbell St Albans W. Va W Franklin Irene Nitro O. Pickens Guy Buffalo Ruby Burcham Belpre Ovie Pickens Columbus Max Miller Frank Hayes Cash Atkinson Evelyth Athens Jacob Musser Lizzie Braley Rutland Dave Saxton Grase Run L. E Entsminger Mary Jane P. R Brown Alonzo Smith Sarah Crawford Anna Milter William Dediie Fred Tuckerman Harvey Schen‘stricker J. T. Lediles Dorothy Bernice Bernard Iola Cora Webb Pomeroy Izetta Forsythe Estelle Webb Salem Center J. W. Miller

Evening worship begins at MEL Church next Sunday

Torch Prrachimy services shift to 7 20 p m for the winter months. Following the Epworth League service Kenneth Gillian attended a homecoming and football game. Several local residents hosted, visited and attended events across Coolville and nearby towns.

MEL Epworth Kenneth Gillian Bert Stout Coolville G. C. Jones Cecil Baker Titsburgh Herbert Wilcoxen Elbert Brown Sidney Parkersburg Ww. Va Paintsville G. W. Dewees Troy Suhgel Triangle D. P. Watson Connell Mary Eileen Johnson Charles Campbel Billy Bill Zaneeville S. I. Dunfee Thomas Dunfee Susan Palmer Addie Little Hocking Braxton County W. Va C. &. McClain Newville Delbert Eiselstein Pomeroy Mollie Stone Eliot

Watering Township Mineral precinct reports unusually heavy election turnout

In Mineral precinct Watering Township an unusual and heavy vote was cast on Tuesday. more ballots were sent for before election day ended. The item notes local residents Thomas Arnold and George Nichols as well as several social and church activities, with community visits to Parkersburg and local church events.

Nebal Watering Township Mineral Thomas Arnold Alon George Nichols Bolster House Jindley Ely M. E J. P. Dmleh Charles C. VY. Hester Willam Wolfe Sundsy Concord Church Mildred Shingler Hew Mission Church Dorothy Clark Apent Athens Marinos Cross Edith Golda Cora Jackson Syracuse Madison Karr Western Union Company Hnemen S House

Obituary and town news from New Straitsville and Straitsville

Prominent resident Nise Sintzer died Thursday from a stomach ailment leaving a widow Julia four daughters Laratia Cleoma Eva Jona and a sister Mrs Jane Lanning. Brothers Porter Sam Spoke Slatzer and Pearl Slatzer noted. Police raids reported but not for voting. Scarlet fever under control with no new cases. Wondbine Rebekah Lodge to meet Monday November 9. Election results: HL Drum Wilber McDonald Frank Hoy defeated Sherman Sprankle for justice of the peace and Frank Mathers elected 38m al.

Straitsville Tone Nise Sintzer Old Straitsville Julia Laratia Cleoma Eva Jona Jane Lanning Ia Aster Akron Porter Slatzer Sam Slatzer Slatzer Shawnee Pearl Slatzer Richerson Spencer Reynolds Ed Petterton Wondbine Rebekah Lodge

New Marshfield Community Calendar Notes Socials and Elections

The New Marshfield column records a Saturday and Sunday quarterly meeting at the M Church. The Jolly Workers Class held a Halloween social at Martha Frost’s home with about twenty attendees. Waterloo Township officers were elected Tuesday with C. W. Tewksbury and W. H. Lowery as school board members.

M. Church Jolly Workers The Christian Church Martha Frost Fay Kennedy Athens N M Powell Pt Pleasant W. Va Harold Stright Fearn Rosa Clarence McNeal J. W. Kincaid William Keith John Jr Pauley Ann Middleport Guy Burkett Crown City Alva ‘Pom Faye J. McNeal Francis Nichols Ada Kennnedy Waterloo Township C. W. Tewksbury W. H. Lowery Oscar Lewellyn Floyd Townsend C. E. Wolf RS. Dinsmore C. B. Hunter Ise Estep K. W. Kinsey Adrian Friends Miley Katty Mason Albert Nelsonville Kimies Visatore Raymond Butler Elmer Fazer Kimberl Yor Township

Albany Guests Attend Surprise Birthday for Mrs Ed Rickey

A Harrisonville group joined Albany residents for a surprise birthday celebration at the Rickey home with oyster supper and a birthday cake. Other gatherings featured visits from relatives, fur and grape collecting, and a noon picnic on Route 6 near Albany. The M Church class 90 meeting is planned for Tuesday afternoon with a special Armistice Day program at the M B Church on Sunday evening.

Ed Rickey Harley Musser Jonah Cottrill Marion Jordan Harrisonville Ed McVay Susan , Rickey Dorr Cummins Albany Ruth Strong Clifford Laurelville Maude Freeman New Marshfield Marjorie Orland Ely Mineral Farmers Country Home Milaa Weet BH. EB. Tedrow Wellaton Win Cline A. D. Cline O. D. Dalley Wash McVay M. B

Corning Bootleggers Raided Prompting Local Probe

Prohibition officers and town leaders conducted raids on homes of Claude Imler Gus Wintgens Neal Sherrick and Geese Balkenhol amid reports high schoolers were seen visiting the homes The investigation follows a claim of wine whisky and beer evidence seized at those properties The county awaits further developments in the case.

Local Family News From The Plains Area

The Plains notes multiple family events and visits. Bri. and Mrs. Gerald McHarg welcome a baby girl weighing 8 pounds 8 ounces, their tenth child. Bri. and Mrs. Steve Nevoini are proud parents of a five week old daughter. Tom Porter of O U Colum bus visited his parents. Harry Porter and Ralph Hartman were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Woodyard near Abany. Miss Agnes Nevotni and Miss Gladys Nevotni of Columbus visited relatives here. Mrs. Elva Cade mishandled hand, Elba. L. D. Nelson bought a men car. Scarlet fever quarantines have been lifted from The Plains area. Gabe Coon reportedly sold his home to Harry Tipton and bought John Day’s house. John Day stayed with Avonale Crabtree in Millfield. Lawrence Olson of Cleveland vacationing with his parents and relatives here. Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Matheny of Athens were guests of Emaline Matheny and Robert Graves. John Hawking and Mrs. Hawking at Grant Hospital for treatment related to Art. Harwie Insey. Owen Martin of Trimble visited friends here Tuesday. Continued on Page 13.

Steve Nevoini Nevoini Bri Gerald McHarg I. Tom Porter U. Columbus Harry Porter Ralph Hartman John Woodyard Abbany Harry White Athens Grant Michael Elva Cade L. D. Nelson Plaina Chan Coon Gui Wavalene Gabe Coon Harry Tipton John Day Avonale Crabtree Millfield Lawrence Olson Cleveland August Olson W. A. Matheny Emaline Matheny Robert Graves Agnes

Harrisonville Couple Married Thursday Sets Langsville Home

Vir H. Jacks and Dodis Jordan wed on Thursday and plan to make Langsville their future home. The article notes others moving homes and local building activity, including Frank Sapp relocating to a farm north of town and the Red Anchor fire site being rebuilt.

Harrisonville Langsville Arrisonville H. Jacks Dodis Jordan Langsvile Earl Jordan Sirs Gon Helth Columbus Frank Sapp Carpenter Branch Woodyard Frances Clayton McConnelville Henry Wagoner Washington County Helen Clarence Wyatt G. W. Ash Nelsonville Huntington Pomeroy Garala Graham Alley W. Va Harry Plummer

Coolville Community Notes Highlight Social Events

Coolville reports a Thursday chicken supper 5 to 8 in the League Room by Ladies Aid of the M. E. Church. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Everett Keller and Glen Sheets of Delaware and Mr Keller's mother. Local Halloween behavior praised and Coolville Farmers Institute set for Nov 16 17 with state speakers Mrs Paul B Maxwell and W D Zann.

M. E. Church Everett Keller Glen Sheets Delaware C. Keller Up River Keller Sarah Lant Middleport G. W. Anderson Cincinnatiway A. C. Mille Ethel Helen Shanks Depot Ralph Chevalier A B. Saunders Columbus and Girelesilie Coolvilla Farmers’ Institute

Day Elected Mayor of Amesville Tuesday

Q. Day is elected mayor in Amesville with T. O Day serving West administration. John Marshal Frank Smith W W nn N Fred Wilson J W Cecil Oran Brawley and George Timberlain named as councilmen. Residents attend events and local clubs plan Armistice Day observances.

Q. Day Amesville Fsville T. O Day West John Marshal Frank Smith Fred Wilson J. W. Cecil Oran Brawley George Timberlain Wall L B Glazier Chanute Kans Sue Henry Tit Gifford Frank Laws Hey Frank Gifford EB. Phil

Searles Dies After Illness In Kimberly District

Mrs. Wilham Searles Jr aged died at home after failing health. She was survived by husband William and children Harry Gerald and Fred, father Isaac Gil of Gale Grove, two brothers Douglas and Albert, and sister Mrs Charles Monks of Nelsonville. Funeral services led by Rev Dr Shearer were held at Connett Church with interment at Connett Cemetery. The local mine was idle in memory of Mrs Searles. In two weeks three locals died, William Elliott on Oct 20 and Thomas Donahue on Oct 28.

Wilham Searles, Jr Isaac Si Searles William Searles Harry Gerald Fred Isaac Giv Gale Grove Douglas Albert Charles Monks Nelsonville Thomas Ed Carpenter Henry Arthur Shearer Orr Nelson Clifford Brown Kimberly William Elliott Thomas Donahue

Helen Thomas to represent Athens County at 4-H contest

Helen Thomas of Amesville will visit Chicago to present Athens County in the state 4-H competition. She was chosen for a post-matched homemade costume in a county contest and will compete against national 4-H Club winners during the Chicago stock show week late this month.

Helen Thomas Ath Amesville Congo Athens County Thomas Chicago

Cure for eczema claims by Cuticura products

Miss N C Brown of Kokomo Indiana reports severe eczema on hands and arms that prevented work and school. After four Cuticura Soap bars and four Cuticura Ointment boxes she says the rash healed, with the advertisement noting sample free and prices for products.

N.C. Brown Kokomo Ind H. Matden Mass Dept

Practical Office Fashion for Women in the Workplace

A dated guide offers tips to appear efficient and elegant at work. It suggests sewing cuffs, using stockings as makeshift fabric, and keeping a personal care kit at the office with mirrors, brushes, and toiletries. It also advises bringing padded hangers and a sturdy hat stand to project frugality and polish.

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Secretaries and Office Attitudes in Workplace Promotion

A dated leaflet argues about office behavior and appearance, urging women to wear conservative business attire, work longer hours, and seek praise from bosses. It links dress and conduct to morale, promotion chances, and wage raises, suggesting strategies to pressure management for advancement.

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