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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1931

Page

6

Halloween Party With Costumes At Ruth Hartley's Home

Children in costumes enjoyed a Halloween party at Ruth Hartley's home on Columbia Avenue Saturday from 2 to 4 pm. Prizes went to Jean Hour, Betty Kelly and Sue Woolley as guests listed among attendees. Gypsy fashion refreshments were served amid fall leaves and pumpkin lanterns.

Ruth Hartley Columbia Avenue Jean Hour Betty Kelly Sue Woolley Dorothy Gentry Rachael Osborn Gladys Frashier Mary and Aldine Duncan Margaret Rachael

Woman's Music Club to Elect General Federation VP

The Woman's Music Club met at 218 East State Street with Dr. Josephine Pierce endorsed for second vice president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Mrs. O L Hoisington led a polyphonic program featuring papers, choruses, and selections by Q chorus. Accompaniments were by Margaret Benedict, William A. Ruston, and others, with guest composer Jean Forsyth.

Woman's Music Club F. Corsyth East State Street Josephine Pierce General Federation of Women's Clubs Ittie Wash O. L. Hoisington C. W. Janssen Margaret Benedict Palestrina Helen Hedden Joy Cutler Mary Blayney Vera Beard Franklin Wills A. R. Kresge H. L. Goodwin Gaby Mactarian J. W. Morgan Jackson Eldon F. Dailey Albany Ohio George Shaw Green Dayton

Real Interest In November Vote Expected in Athens County

Athens County faces heavy off year turnout with about 450 candidates and multiple school levies. Nelsonville and Athens host several municipal and school board contests while residents vote on bonds and welfare amendments. 93 237 ballots prepared with 5225 absent voter ballots. changes in two polling places and detailed ward by ward polling sites listed.

Athens County David Johnson Plains Albany Consolidated Trimble Township York Township Rome Township Nelsonville Athens Trimble, Alexander, Lee, Lodi Dover Bert Sanders West Union Street Athens Ice and Storage Company Roach East Washington Street Board of Education City Hall Christian North Court Street Central Avenue M. E. Church Alonzo Pickering West State Street

Miriam Class Social and Bunco Night at Mrs. Robinson’s

The Miriam Class of the Christian Church held a regular monthly social and business meeting Monday at 6 at Mrs. Thelma Robinson’s West Carpenter Street. A waffle supper preceded bunco with Eleanor Goldsberry winning high score and Ethel Nisely taking consolation. A gift was given to Miss Ann Sanders who is leaving Athens soon. devotions were led by Nelle Weber.

Miriam The Christian Church Thelma Robinson West Carpenter Street Banco Eleanor Goldsberry Ethel Nisely Ann Sanders

Birthday Party Honoring Grandson Carlos Shafer

Mrs Clyde Shafer hosted a Halloween themed fourth birthday party for her grandson Carlos Shafer with help from daughter-in-law Mrs Carlos Shafer. Guests included Louise Cash and several local residents. The event featured decorations games and remembrance gifts for the honoree.

Clyde Shafer Carlos Shafer Louise ‘Cash Virginia Stansbury Dolorea Whaley Wanda Lou Quest Betty Brooks Betty Wingett Oren Secay Roger Sapp Louise Cash

Mrs Walter Brown Visits Athens En Route to Washington

Mrs Walter J Brown wife of the United States Attorney General toured the South East Ohio Motor Club offices in Athens on Monday en route to Washington DC. She praised Athens beauty and courteous club hospitality before leaving for the capital.

Walter Brown Capital Walter J. Brown United States South East Ohio

Sixth Year English Club Officers Named at Central Grade School

Officers and the Program Committee have been appointed for the Sixth Year English Club at Central Grade School in Athens Mississippi. Betty Jones serves as adviser. Officers include President Jean Hoyt Vice President Manda Moore and Secretary Marjorie Harvey. Program Committee members are Anna Mae Tall Dick Kircher Doris Mace and Thomas Radford.

Athens Betty Jones Jean Hoyt Manda Moore Marjorie Harvey Anna Mae Tall Dick Kircher Doris Mace Thomas Radford

Delegates Chosen for State Education Convention in Columbus

Delegates to the state education convention to be held in Columbus during the Christmas holidays were recently selected here. Miss Mary Williams principal of the Central Grade School is to be the Athens representative. Miss Bridgman principal of the East Side Grade School will act as alternate for Miss Williams.

Columbus Mary Williams Central Athens Miss Bridgman East Side Miss Williams

Reports on State P T A Convention at Athens High

Mrs. O D Morrison, delegate to the State P T A Convention in Dayton October 14 to 16, gave a full account of meetings and dinners. A Wilberforce University quartet performed and a pageant impressed delegates at the large auditorium. The meeting opened with Girls Glee Club selections and the secretary praised Miss Nelle M Pickering whose retirement due to ill health was noted.

Athens O. D. Morrison Dayton

Accidental Shot Fatal in Huntington Park Play

Leonard Hundley ten, son of Mr and Mrs W O Hundley, died after Bernard West Jr ten, son of former State Senator West, fired his father pistol during after school Indian game in Ritter Park woods. Leonard ran 200 feet before dying from a heart wound. Bernard cried I didn't know it was loaded to Coroner Schuler.

Huntington W. Va U.R Ritter Park Leonard Hundley W. O. Hundley Leonard Bernard West, Jr West Chums Bernard Francis X. Schuler

Prohibition Agent Discharged Over Liquor Game Incident

State Prohibition Commissioner W. G. Brown says E. C. Wilson, state dry agent and Clay, West Virginia police chief, was discharged after an intoxicated appearance at a Charleston football game and an alleged pistol threat to an elderly couple during a liquor search.

Charleston W. Va U.S W. G. Brown E. C. Wilson Wilson Clay

Cascarets Offer Quick Relief for Constipation

When out of sorts with headache dizziness coated tongue bad breath and low energy you may have constipation. Take a Cascaret tonight and again tomorrow to clear the system improve appetite and digestion. Cascarets made from cascara are said to strengthen bowel muscles costing ten cents at drug stores.

Al Capone To Know His Fate Tonight

Chicago date line reports Al Capone faces possible transfer to Leavenworth Prison to serve a long term or, if denied, await disposition of appeal or post bail. Circuit Court of Appeals judges planned to rule on superseders and bail today after delaying removal of the tax dodging gangster yesterday. Capone remained in a county jail cell as he awaited the decision following Saturday’s sentence.

Chicago U.P al Capone Leavenworth Circuit Court of Appeals Samuel Alschuler Will M. Sparks Evan A. Evans Capone United States District

Judge Wilkerson Sentences Capone to Eleven Years and Fine

The judge imposed eleven years imprisonment and a fifty thousand dollar fine for evading two hundred fifteen thousand dollars in taxes. If the circuit court of appeals denies superseders, Capone may depart at six p.m. for the penitentiary by Burlington train amid bail discussions. Observers noted potential bail up to one hundred thousand dollars while the judge questioned whether the country or defendant would be better off.

Circuit Court of Appeals Capone Burlington Jacob Grossman Alschuler

Vocational Agriculture Section Announced By Southern Ohio Group

The Southeastern Ohio Teachers' Association adds a vocational agriculture section at its Athens meeting with Professor N. E. Fitzgerald as principal speaker. Dr. Fife, Ohio State Supervisor of Agricultural Education, plans a brief message for teachers. The speaker is head of agricultural education at the University of Tennessee and will share insights for Southeastern Ohio educators.

Southeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association Athens N. E. Fitzgerald University of Tennessee Ohio Fife

Public Welfare Focus at Community Meeting

Public welfare will be stressed at the upcoming meeting with emphasis on civic programs and community services. Officials urge attendance to discuss welfare initiatives and local needs.

Edward Newcome Gains Radio Fame in New Orleans

Mr. and Mrs. Earnest A. Newcome of 65 Home Street report their son Edward is singing four times daily at the Orpheum Theater New Orleans and broadcasting over stations WSMB and WWL. He studies vocal music under Ruth M. Harrison former Chicago Marine Band soloist. The Newcomes formerly lived in Ocala Florida before returning to Athens.

Earnest A. Newcome Home Street Edward Orpheum Theater New Orleans WSMB WWL Ruth M. Harrison Chicago Marine Band Earnest Newcome Ocala Fla Athens

Home Remedy Claims Quick Cough Relief with Pinex Mix

An at home cough remedy touts Pine extract and creosote in a Pinex based mix. It promises three actions: loosen phlegm soothe inflammation and be absorbed to affect bronchial tubes for rapid relief. The ad guarantees relief or money back and cautions against substitutes.

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