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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1931

Page

5

The Wise Old Hen Ends The Blue Hens Moral Rule

A fable about a family of mongrel chickens led by the wise old hen to dam a nectar stream guiding young cockerels to immoral pleasures. The dam fails to curb desires. the younger generation rebels, robs, and confounds the old order, ending with a plea for restraint.

Brahma Plymouth Rock Shaw Daddy Sofrinick Dominick Satan Daddy Dominick House of God

Tales of Buried Gold Set Men To Digging

In Mont Alto Pennsylvania a stranger described as a map reader sparked a gold dig by residents and visitors. They dug near Pearl-of-the-Park Spring on the Mont Alto State Reservation seeking a treasure said to be buried by Confederate troops after Gettysburg in July 1863.

Harrisburg U.P Mont Alto Pearl-of-the- Park Franklin Gettysburg

Admits He Stole Sam At Hamden in 1925

Sheriff Cox and Deputy Partee brought Fred Ward to McArthur after he confessed to the New Holland mayor that he stole 210 from Mrs. George Murdoch at the Trainer residence in Hamden in 1925. He hid the money in a fruit jar near Puritan then retrieved it after release in 1928. Prosecutor C. O. Chapman of Vinton County investigates.

Puritan C. O. Chapman Vinton County

Absolution Granted in Trader Horn Heroine Case

Elgina Booth, noted for Trader Horn, was cleared of the charge she alienated the affections of actor Duncan Renaldo during filming in Africa. A $50,000 damage suit by Mrs Suzette Renaldo was dismissed after Booth denied any romance with Renaldo. Mrs Tenalco fled California with her son following Renaldo’s insanity complaint.

Trader Horn Los Angeles U.R Elgina Booth Duncan Renaldo Miss Booth Renaldo Africa Suzette Renaldo Tenalco Soan

Beer magnate Busch urges end of wartime prohibition

August A. Busch of St. Louis argues beer industry restoration would aid employment and economic recovery, accusing Richard H. Scott of dodging statistics. He cites 1917 18 Anti Saloon League data on coal use and grain consumption to claim brewers’ return is wartime necessary. Busch questions why business leaders did not support prohibition during House judiciary hearings.

ST. Louis U.P A. Busch Richard H. Scott Business Men's Prohibition Foundation Scott Busch Anti-Saloon League United States Judiciary Committee House of Representatives

Austrian official renounces Austro German customs union

Geneva dated Sept 3 reports Austrian foreign minister Hans Schober renounced the proposed Austro German customs union before the European union commission on Austria's behalf. The disclosure comes as tension over economic integration in Europe continues.

Union 18 Geneva U.P Austria European Union Commission Hans Schober

Make This Model at Home Two-Piece Frock Pattern 2155

A vintage sewing guide presents pattern 2155 for a two piece frock. The article outlines fabric choices and construction steps for a standard daytime dress suitable for home sewers.

New Pattern 2155 Offers Fall Dress and Jacket Options

The ad describes pattern 2155 with a tailored jacket and pleated skirt in two color schemes. Fabrics suggested include satin, crepe, velvet, or wool, with yardage noted for sizes 16 through 44. Patterns cost 15¢, catalogs 15¢, catalog with pattern 25¢, and orders are to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department, New York City.

Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 1Mh Street New York City

McArthur Native Dr. Wyman New Dean in Phoenix Junior College

Dr. Harry B. Wyman born and raised in McArthur earned a Ph D at Ohio State University last week and has become dean of the Junior College at Phoenix Arizona. He will move his family to the area.

Ohio University Bureau of Appointments Women’s League Mcarthur Harry B. Wyman Ohio State University Phoenix Arizona

Lindbergh flight inspires De Serverskys to plan nonstop to Moscow

Alexander De Serversky the Russian war ace and his aviatrix wife Evelyn reveal plans for a non stop New York to Moscow flight next spring. They will pilot an amphibian currently under construction in a New York factory as Navy Day air show activities unfold at Cleveland airport with Marine and Navy planes to lead the celebration.

Cleveland U.R Tokio Alexander de Serversky Evelyn New York Moscow de Serversky

Grant flight permit for Pacific crossing

The Japanese Government granted Don Moyle of Los Angeles and his companion C A Allen permission to attempt a non stop flight across the Pacific Ocean. The permit was issued in Tokyo on September 3.

Tokio U.R Don Moyle Los Angeles

Insurance department notice lists several insurers and financials

State of Ohio confirms that The Chicago Fire and Marine Insurance Company Philadelphia’s Commonwealth Casualty Company and Connecticut Mutual Life of Hartford comply with state laws and are authorized to transact in Ohio. Financials show assets liabilities net assets paid in capital surplus income and expenditures for 1930 1931 with specific amounts.

State of Ohio Columbus Charles T. Warner Ins Chicago Fire and Marine Insurance Company Chicago Ins. of Ohio Division of Insurance Commonwealth Casual ¢ Company Philadelphia Pennsylvania Charles T., Warner Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company of Hartford Connecticut

Ohio Rainfall Heavy During Past Month

Rainfall in August at Columbus Station exceeded normal levels by 1.0 inch with total 4.80 inches for the month. The year-to-date precipitation sits 2.95 inches below normal, while the mean temperature reached 72.8 degrees. High and low August readings were 98 and 58, and the daily range peaked at 35 degrees on August 24.

Columbus U. S. Weather Bureau Columbus Station

McArthur Democrats Name Nominations for City and Township

McArthur Democratic Central Committee announces mayor and corporation posts for November voters. Nominees include Carl Ward for mayor, Chester Yates clerk, W P Covad treasurer, Clyde Lee marshal, with Elk Township picks for justice Pearl Clark and conductor Van Johnson among others. Council slate lists Walter Swaim Dal Snook EB Gibbs William Morrison and Lants as candidates.

Mcarthur Democratic Central Committee Carl Ward Chester Yates W. P. Covad Clyde Lee Elk Township Pearl Clark van Johnson Charles Lee Harrison Carr Fd. Malone RB. F. Reynolds Ela Davis

Republican nominations have not been made

A. C. Wrightsel notes that Republican nominations remain unsettled as party members await formal selection processes. The absence of official nominees leaves local and state campaigns uncertain and organizers briefed on pending deadlines and candidate filings.

Wrightsel A. C. Gorsuch

Death Notice John Huff 40 Akron Hospital

Friends of Mrs. Florence Finney Huff of New Plymouth report her husband John Huff died in an Akron hospital on Tuesday aged about 40. Mrs Huff studied at Ohio University Athens. Mr and Mrs W H Arnold and daughter Miss Linnie attended the funeral in Akron today.

McArthur Florence Finney Huff New Plymouth Akron John Huff Huff Ohio University Athens W. H. Arnold Linnie

Vinton County Fair Opens and Bean Dinner Set

The Vinton County Fair opens here on Wednesday September 9 with a formdday affair. The annual bean dinner at Wilkesville is scheduled for Saturday September 5, adding a community festival to the week.

Mcarthur Vinton County Wilkesville

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