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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1931
Page
8
Readable excerpt outlines a dense slate of programs across CBS and NBC stations on Thursday October 29. It lists multiple time slots with performers such as Toscha Seidel, Kate Smith, Edwin Hi, and Gene Richardson, plus news and drama segments, concerts, comedies, and orchestras across day and night blocks.
Statewide measures discussed to aid low income residents this winter with provisions to help heating and basic needs. Lawmakers in multiple counties review funding options and eligibility requirements for eligible households across Ohio.
The Friday October 30 CBS lineup lists 6:25 Emergency Unemployment Relief Committee 7:00 Major Bowes Family 8:00 Concert Orchestra 9:00 Orchestra 9:30 Dance Program 10:00 Ferde Grofe Orchestra 10:30 Theater of the Air 11:00 Vincent Lopez Orchestra 12:00 Cab Calloway Orchestra 12:30 Teddy Black Orchestra 6:00 Dave Abrams Barn Orchestra 6:30 Bert Lown Orchestra 6:45 Bird and Wash comedy 7:00 Bing Crosby 7:15 Lillian Roth 100 Endege
WLW AM line up includes International Fiddlers at 6 31 followed by physical exercises comedy sketch and organ program by Arthur Chandler Jr Morning devotions at 8 01 and 8 45 physical exercises 9 00 housekeeper s chats and 9 15 recipes by Famous Chefs with Jolly Bill and Jane on air.
Mrs. Frank Vroman and Mrs. E. R. Tompkins visited Mrs. Hollis Scott in Charleston, recovering after surgery. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mace moved to Columbus for new work. Presbyterian Senior Endeavor staged a Halloween party led by Vivian Middleton and Margaret Sauer. Junior Endeavor plans a 6 to 7:30 pm party led by Anna Weed with assistance from Mrs. Earl Lance. Children will attend the Athens Yellow Jackets vs Bulldogs football game at Middleport field. H O Ewing visits Cleveland for several days of business.
Pathe Exchange and Universal Picture Corp sue Mrs Helen Lyons and Mrs Henrietta Jenkins in Federal Court at Columbus for 6250 dollars alleging 25 motion pictures were shown without consent in the Majestic and Electric in Pomeroy and the Liberty in Middleport violating copyright law.
Probate Judge J. E. Carleton and Juvenile officer Harvey Frenca are referenced in Meigs County coverage with continuation noted on page 12. The brief item signals ongoing legal proceedings and local judicial activity.
Mayor 8 M Johnson outlined a proposed $500000 bond issue at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon to expand care for the mentally ill feebleminded epileptic and delinquent in state institutions. The plan would fund eight hospitals for the insane three feebleminded facilities an epileptic and other facilities with capacity for 3710 more inmates while using the general revenue fund to cover bonds and interest.
ZEMO 10 is advertised to relieve itching and burning from eczema and other skin irritations. It claims twenty years of use and fast relief from heat, sting, rashes, ringworm, pimples, and scalp irritations with Extra Strength option for chronic cases. Available at dealers in 35c to $1.25.
Glouster voters will choose for village offices next Tuesday with Grace Ochs unopposed for treasurer. Mayor Andrew Allen seeks re election against Sam Dunnett, plus two independents George Tolliver and Lawrence Ley. Clerks, marshals, council, board of public affairs and education posts fill with multiple contenders including Democrats Republicans and independents. John Crawford notes sound on films replaces former record equipment.
Glouster reports new sound equipment installed at the Palace Theater by the manager on October 29.
The present bonded indebtedness of the state is 2 500 000 dollars and the balance of the soldiers bonus which will be retired in 1932.
Hollister Oct 29 Many persons attended a Monday night masquerade party at Hollister High School Gym. The gym was transformed into a festival hall with jack o lanterns and booths selling provisions donated by Burr Oak Hollister and Glouster merchants. Prizes for costumes were awarded in the grand march and music came from local talent. A ghost party is planned by the Loyal Women's Class of the Church of Christ at Mrs Zern Cunninghams home on South High Street Friday night.
Mr and Mrs Errett Tanner have moved from Trimble to Athens. Mrs Tanner has held a post at Athens State Hospital for some time while Mr Tanner represents the Athens territory for an out of town firm.
GLOUSTER residents expect a public Halloween party at the Oakdale school house tonight with refreshments served.
Andrew Wallace returns to Glouster after several years in West Virginia and plans to spend the winter in the city.
Paris reports outline plans for an international credit bank to convert Germanys short-term credits into three to five year loans. Belgian financier Emile Francqui, who spoke with President Hoover in Washington, has accepted an invitation to proceed with the plan.
Paris from the United States and gonfer on the proposal with Premier Pierre Laval and Minister of Finance Pierre Etienne Flandin. It was understood that President Hoover, Governor of the Federal Reserve Board Eugene Meyer, and Governor of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York George L. Harrison approved the plan and that the fate of the scheme depended upon French financial support, which was not entirely assured.
Columbus Oct 29 The state faces a universal ballot on a 7 500 000 welfare bond issue and numerous local questions as voters prepare for the November 3 election. Attention centers on congressional races in the first district Cincinnati and 22nd district around Cleveland with power balance in the lower house potentially shifted by the local bond votes.
The League of Women Voters hosts its seventh annual candidate meeting at the Athens County Court House Friday at 8 pm with Clarence J. Brown, state secretary, as guest speaker. Candidates on the city and school board tickets will briefly discuss their histories and motives for seeking office to help voters know them by sight and speech.
An advertisement promises relief from rheumatic pains within 48 hours with an 85 cent bottle of Allenru from McKee Drug Co or any progressive druggist. It guarantees money back if pains persist and urges continued use to remove uric acid from the body, claiming happiness follows.
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