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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1930

Page

25

Music treat prepared for Ohio crowds

Ohio University School of Music presents a Dad's Day Home Coming program in Alumni Memorial Auditorium on Saturday at 7 p m The Girls Glee Club will open followed by bass soloist J S Stevens violinist Frieda Levin and soprano Thelma Thomas The Men's Glee Club will close under Prof C C Robinson Admission is free and Athens residents plus guests are invited to attend.

Ohio University School of Music Alumni Memorial Auditorium School of Music Jackson J. S. Stevens Atwater Kent West Virginia Frieda Levin Thelma Thomas Ohio University C. C. Robinson Margaret Benedict Athens

Booklet on Care of the Car from The Athens Messenger

With cold weather ahead many seasonal auto care problems arise. The booklet, prepared with experts from the American Automobile Association, serves as a standard authoritative guide on car care and safety. Send six cents with this coupon to cover test and postage.

Athens Messenger American Automobile Association

Deaf Mute Rally In Youngstown Features John G Cooper

In Youngstown on October 31 the first political rally for deaf mutes drew a crowd. County Prosecutor Ray Thomas spoke using sign language, aided by Congressman John G Cooper and the audience, highlighting the deaf community’s engagement in politics. Thomas, a former roommate of a deaf mute, showcased his sign language proficiency.

Youngstown U.R Youngstown Society of Deaf Mutes John G. Cooper Ray Thomas Thomas

CARE OF THE CAR BOOKLET REQUESTED WITH SIX CENTS

Information Bureau statement from Washington D C by Frederic J Haskin director encloses six cents for a booklet on care of the car. The note indicates a postal or informational solicitation.

Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C

Cleveland Railway cuts wages for all employes

Cleveland reports a ten percent salary reduction for every office and employee of the Cleveland Railway Co. This unprecedented retrenchment will take effect tomorrow. The cut includes President Joseph H. Alexander and other high officials, with some workers exempted by a forthcoming staggered employment system starting Wednesday.

Cleveland U.P Cleveland Railway Co Joseph H. Alexander

Cost of feeding family has taken real drop

The 12 month period ending July 15 shows retail food prices fell more than 9 percent across staples and everyday items. Branded, standard products retain quality while prices ease, benefiting housewives seeking value. Wildcat firms, cutting quality to meet margins, fail against trusted brands and storekeepers who maintain dependable merchandise.

Bureau of Statistics Federal Department of Labor America

Ripley to Feature Meigs County Story in Cartoons

Robert Ripley, creator of Believe It or Not, will draw a cartoon about Asbury Smith of Sumner Orange Township after learning of his barefoot experiences reported in The Athens Messenger. The Meigs County Pomeroy connection will boost national publicity for local figures and events.

Pomeroy Meigs County Robert Ripley Athens Messenger United States Ripley Asbury Smith Sumner Orange Township Smith Mr. Ripley

Cat Returns Home Dragging Live Snake in Chauncey

In Chauncey on Hillcrest a family cat belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Asa Canter dragged home a live black snake. Delbert Canter, their son, saw the cat with the reptile and alerted his mother. The snake was killed.

Chauncey Asa Canter Hillcrest Delbert

Fire Surrounds Oil Field as Ventura Brush Fire Spreads

Fire around the Montebello Oil Fields near Santa Paula tightened its grip after a 24 hour brush fire threat. Hundreds of deputy wardens volunteers and oil workers fought to halt the blaze using backfires around derricks and field structures.

Santa Paula Calif Montebello Ventura County

Schramek Named Prime Minister of Czecho-Slovakia

Monsignore Schramek, formerly Minister of Churches, has been designated by President Masaryk to form a new cabinet as head of the national government of Czecho-Slovakia.

Monsignore Schramek Czecho-Slovakia Masaryk

Mild Gale Expected in Ohio Weather Outlook

A mild winter gale is forecast for Ohio with late today impacts. Snow fell last night and early today in Cleveland suburbs, followed by rain that turned streets and sidewalks into slushy streams.

Cleveland Ohio Weather Bureau

Work Is Improving in Murray City District

Industrial conditions in the Murray City area are improving as two mines in the district worked five days in the last week. Mone No. 6 of the Sunday Creek Coal Company and 10 X Mine at Goose Run both operated five days, a hopeful sign with winter approaching.

Logan Oct Murray City Mone Sunday Creek Coal Company Goose Run

Wonderful baking success with Clabber Girl powder

A baker praises Clabber Girl Baking Powder for biscuits cakes cookies and corn bread praising its light texture and sweet flavor. The testimonial claims superior results compared to other powders and notes success in pie crusts short cakes and general baking outcomes.

Newark Pastor to Talk of Palestine at Fellowship Service

At Athens Presbyterian Church the Rev H F Wonder of Newark will deliver the fifth sermon in his series tonight speaking on experiences in Palestine. The service starts at 6 80 oclock due to Halloween festivities. He will return for the November communion on Sunday morning with the theme Jesus the Good Shepherd and the evening sermon The Greatness of Jesus.

Athens Presbyterian Church H. F. Wonder Newark Palestine Studes Wonder Jesus the Good Shepherd Jesus

Water Rent Due for Athens Consumers

Athens water customers must pay water rent by November 1 at City Waterworks offices opening at 9 AM. A 10 percent penalty applies after November 5, and water will be shut off after November 20 for nonpayment. A $1 reactivation fee is charged to restore service.

Athens City Huilting Waterworks Ady

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