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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1932
Page
6
Years of research by Vick Chemists led to Vicks Nose & Throat Drops and Vicks VapoRule as a plan for better cold control. In tests across schools, colleges and homes the plan reduced cold numbers, duration and severity by half and lowered costs, with satisfaction from hundreds of thousands of users nationwide.
A brief note promotes nasal drops to prevent colds at first signs of stuffiness. It claims the drops aid nature's defense and help ward off illness with a simple, preventive measure.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Central Avenue M. B. Church will meet in the basement tonight at 7 o'clock. Rev. S. J. Bishop will read a chapter and describe mission work among the Indians. A play titled A Luncheon and More will be presented by society members.
The Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church held a two to five event labeled a Sample Party. Five booths offered food and toilet sample items donated by manufacturers with tea coffee and small cakes served. Local leaders coordinated the event with Mrs N S Welk presiding.
The regular meeting at First Methodist Church will be postponed from Friday afternoon October 21 to Friday afternoon October 28 at 2 o'clock. The Women's Relief Corps will meet Friday night at 7 o'clock at Red Men's Hall. Five Athens dentists attend Redwinkle Dental Society in Chillicothe. attendees include Dr. R. J. Studer, Dr. W. W. Lee, Dr. P. E. Hixon, Dr. R. F. Wichterman, and Dr. C. M. Bowman.
Hobson Study Circle held its guest night at Mrs. Roy H. Paynter's home 99 East State Street. Mrs. D. R. Clippinger and Mréc. A. Frey assisted. Roll call shared facts about America's playgrounds and an entertainment program followed. Mrs. W. B. Drake sang two songs with Mrs. T. M. Gibson on piano. Edward Wise performed songs with banjo. readings by Mrs. L. C. Staats. Twenty-seven members and twenty-three guests attended.
Mrs. John Wool Tent No. 190 of the Daughters of Union Veterans met at the LO F Hall Wednesday night. Mrs. Mary E. Walden was initiated. Members performed stunts of songs and recitations dating to school days. Refreshments of doughnuts and cider were served.
The Married People’s Class of the First Christian Church met Tuesday night at 28 Maplewood Drive the home of Mr and Mrs Don Clutter Assistant hosts were Mr and Mrs Paul Ayers The president Mr Don Young presided over the business session At the close of the session Florence Elkins and Lotus F were noted
Advertisement warns that chronic constipation leads to gall bladder issues and proposes Klax Ko as a remedy. Claims include relief of gall stone causes, liver toning, constipation correction, and speedy action with a 30 day money back guarantee. Available at Quick's Cut Rate or local druggists.
Kins sang two songs as games and Halloween themed refreshments wrapped up the evening's entertainment. Mr. and Mrs. Lafe Boden of 190 West State Street return home after a week visiting relatives and friends in the area, with Mrs. Dora Cummins and Miss Maude Freeman noted as business visitors in Athens Wednesday.
Athens County will hold a public hearing on its 1933 budget October 28 in the commissioners office. Two copies of the budget are on file for inspection in the auditor's office at the Courthouse and another at the commissioners office. The Budget Commission will meet after the hearing to set a tax rate and revise the budget, considering township and municipal budgets within the county. The tax duplicate stands at 40 414 110 dollars. Commissioner L. H. Blackwood voluntarily took a $86 annual salary cut matching others, though his term prohibits reducing his pay.
An organization of school boards from 30 cities was formed in Mansfield to coordinate financial relief among Ohio districts. Action on the sale of Athens County relief bonds estimated at 56,000 dollars for county relief work has been delayed.
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