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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1931

Page

3

Ohio's New Personal Tax Law For 1932 Explained by Eberle

In Weatonville Ohio on Sept 16 Senator L J Eberle spoke to the Rotary Club detailing Ohio s 1932 personal tax law. He outlined intangibles taxed at varying rates and bases with 70 percent valuations for most property and 50 percent for manufacturers inventories and farm products. He noted tax deadlines Feb 15 to March 31 1932 listing and half payment due, with remainder by Sept 20 and treasurer office dates from auditor to Dec 21 and Apr 1 to Jun 21 plus a 30 day extension by county commissioners. Guests included C D Shafer and Robert Ohlinger.

Wesonville Ohio Rotary Club L. J. Eberle Eberle Senator Eberle C. D. Shafer Athens Club Robert Ohlinger

Make This Model at Home Pattern 2007 Catalog Offer

The Athens Messenger Pattern Department advertises Pattern 2007 for sizes 16 18 20 34 36 38 40 42 with yardage needs and simple instructions. The fall catalog lists dresses lingerie pajamas kiddies clothes and gift patterns. Catalog and pattern prices are fifteen and twenty five cents respectively.

Athens Messenger Pattern Department West &Ith Street New York City

Classified notices and ads contact details listed

An excerpt shows contact lines for staff correspondent Cc H Bartlett and guidance to send society and locals notes to a telephone number 412-W. It also mentions classified ads and circulations and to call 412-W for an experienced representative.

412-W

Willing Workers Plan Outdoor Corn Roast

The Christian Sunday School class will hold a corn roast Thursday evening outdoors. Members meet at Reeds' Restaurant at 6 o'clock, with indoor venue at the church social rooms if it rains.

The Christian Sunday School Reeds

Hamdenville church social honors local ladies

Miss Helen Evans hosted the King's Daughters Class at Haydenville M E Church Monday night. Fifteen members and one guest attended. Prizes were awarded to Nellie Allen and Gertrude Ginther for contests during the social hour. Refreshments followed.

Helen Evans King’s Daughters Haydenville M. E Nellie Allen Gertrude Ginther

Slumber Party Held For Birchie Shafer on 16th Birthday

Miss Amelia Shafer and Miss Margaret Shafer hosted a slumber party at Poplar Street in honor of their sister Birchie Shafer on her 16th birthday. Guests included Audrey Hall Marie Hall Margie Connor Florence Easterling Nellie Logan Audrey Bean Bessie Vera Shafer Nellie Bell Williams of Glouster and others. A theater party preceded the luncheon.

Amelia Margaret Shafer Poplar Street Birchie Shafer Audrey and Marie Hall Margie Connor Florence Easterling Nellie Logan Audrey Bean Bessie Vera Shafer This City Nellie Bell Williams Glouster

Second Game Thursday Carbondale to Meet Chevrolets

Nelsonville prepares for the second of a three game series between the Mac Chevrolets of Nelsonville and Carbondale at the City Playgrounds on Thursday evening September 17 at 5 30 o clock. The Chevrolets won the first game 3 to 0.

Carbondale Chevrolets Nelsonville Mac Chevrolets

Ohio visits and departures noted in Columbus region

Mrs. Charles Hoodler visited Columbus on business. Emma Lou Henshaw and her father E. W. Henshaw traveled to Columbus for the State School for the Deaf. Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Owens visited Columbus. Mrs. C. A. Stover and daughter Lillian spent a few days in Columbus. Mary Elizabeth Kessinger visits Miss Mary Cann in Lancaster. Charles and Carol Drescher left for the State School for the Deaf in Columbus. Helen Jackson left for Delaware Ohio to attend Ohio Wesleyan University, accompanied by her mother Mrs. R. H. Jackson and Earl Jackson.

Charles Hoodler Columbus Emma Lou Henshaw State School For the Deaf E. W. Henshaw Winfield Owens C. A. Stover Lillian Mary Elizabeth Kessinger Mary Cann Lancaster Charles Carol Drescher Helen Jackson Delaware Ohio Ohio Wesleyan University R. H. Jackson Earl Jackson

Grandfather Harrison Timmons Dies Near Lima

Carma B. Heffner reports the death of her grandfather Harrison Timmons at his Lima area home after a sudden illness Tuesday. Heffner and her parents Mr. and Mrs. James Hallett had visited him there late last week.

Nelsonville Carma B. Heffner Harrison Timmons Lima Miss Heffner James Hallett Timmons

Death of Harry France is reported in mine near Rutland

Mrs Will Devol of Nelsonville learns of the death of her cousin Harry France of Rutland in a mine near his home. He was the son of the late I W France and well known in Athens and Hocking Counties. He leaves his wife one son and a sister Mrs Anna Freas ure of New Straitsville.

Nelsonville Will Devol Harry France Rutland

Obituary notices for Hicks infant and Bruce man

Nelsonville report lists the burial of Arthur Hicks Jr. in Greenlawn with parents of Myers Street. It also notes the death of William Bruce at 38 after a prolonged illness and mentions funeral arrangements to be announced by his mother Mrs. J. D. Bruce.

Nelsonville Arthur Hicks Jr Arthur Hicks Myers Street Greenlawn William Bruce J. D. Bruce

Martha Class of Methodist Sunday School Meets in Parlor

The Martha Class of the Methodist Sunday School met Tuesday evening in church parlors with teacher Mrs. Rose Cook and 15 members present. Mrs. Miles Howe presided over the business meeting as devotional readings and songs were led by Mrs. F. E. McCreary and Mrs. H. A. Sayre. A social hour followed with a refreshment course prepared by hostesses Mrs. T. J. Davis Mrs. Harry Davis Mrs. J. C. Hallett and Mrs. Charles Edgell. Mrs. Pete Shough sang solos during the evening.

Martha Methodist Sunday School Rose Cook Miles Howe F. E. McCreary H. A. Sayre T. J. Davis Harry Davis J. C. Hallett Charles Edgell Pete Shough

Pomona Grange to Convene in Coolville This Saturday

Pomona Grange will hold its regular quarterly meeting in Coolville on Saturday, September 19, gathering members for the scheduled session. The event marks the group’s quarterly gathering with plans for upcoming programs and reports.

Pomona Grange Coolville

Past Chiefs' Association to Meet at Junior Order Hall

The Past Chiefs' Association of the Daughters of America will meet at the Junior Order Hall Thursday evening. A picnic luncheon will be served.

Chiefs’ Association of the Daughters of America

George Garner Tops Twilight League Batting Average

George Garner, pitcher and shortstop for the Mac Chevrolet White Sox, won the Twilight League batting title with a .471 average for the 1931 season. Sonny Bails and Eddie Stewart followed in second and third, while George Oliver and Mike Doolittle also posted strong marks amid a year with fewer players above .300.

Nelsonville Chartie Woodson Carrol Chesser George Garner Mac Chevrolet White Sox Woodson Chesser Sonny” Bails Stratton Motor Eddie Stewart Mac Chevrolet White Sox George Oliver Mike Doolittle Carbondale Grays Doolittle Hartley Carlin Webb Smith J. Coepe Bishop Dilcher Garner Bails Stewart Oliver Martley Cotter Samninenencse Odin R. Kimble FAS Cvimcinsenve Ae C. Phillips Lightfritz H. Dupler

Nelsonville City Schools Open For Coming Year

Nelsonville schools begin the new year with nearly a full schedule. High school enrollment rises to 670, about 60 more than last year, while total enrollment reaches 1 394 by grade and building. West Central East totals listed by grade show strong junior high numbers.

Nelsonville West Central School East

School opens with plans for discipline and clothing aid

Enrollment totals are listed for the district with 1394 to date and 1426 last year after two weeks. Absences due to clothing shortages prompt calls for civic donations while the board seeks funds to provide clothes and books. A teacher meeting chaired by Superintendent Arnold emphasized planning, attendance, and crossing safety as the high school prepares for football with a home game against Buchtel.

E. J. Arnold Board of Education Ward W. Hamm Miss Rutledge Buchtel

Fears of Fatal Trans Atlantic Flight Crash Involving Three

Fears grew that Willy Rody Christian Johanssen and Fernando Costa Viega perished after their monoplane Esa went missing while crossing from Lisbon to New York. Search continued along the Canadian coast as weather hindered rescue efforts. fuel for 48 hours suggested limited chances of surviving near Newfoundland before communication gaps. A long list of readable names follows, likely from communities along the route.

New York Willy Rody Christian Johanssen Fernando Costa Viega Lisbon Portugal New England Bremen Ireland Greenley Island Esa Cape Race Pennland Newfoundland

Armstrong Reunion Held at Pisgah Church

The second annual Armstrong descendants reunion met at Pisgah Church on Sunday September 13 with a noon dinner. Officers elected for the year were Percy Armstrong president and Velma Barstow secretary treasurer. Attending were numerous Armstong relatives from Ohio towns including Glouster Pennsville Ringgold and Millfield among others with extended family.

Reynold Williams Bartlett Pollyanna June Betty

Takes More Than That in Angelus Temple Bustle

In Los Angeles on September 16 a $200000 breach of promise suit claims Aimee Semple McPherson and David Hutton are at odds. Myrtie St Pierre declares possible settlement while Hutton recalls a nurse who aided him through illness. The case centers on a broken heart and alleged jilting.

Los Angeles U.R Angelus Temple Aimee Semple McPherson David Hutton McPherson Hutton Myrtie Henrietta Joan St. Pierre

Squirrel Tail Leads to Burst of Shots Near Hunter

In Barnesville Ohio on Tuesday Charles Millison shot a squirrel and hid it in his hip pocket. Homer Wiley mistook the tail for a target and fired multiple shots. A physician removed 17 bullets from Millison's pocket area.

Barnesville Charles Millison Homer Wiley

Cramer Seaplane Wreck Identified by Edo Corp

A wrecked seaplane recovered in the North Sea by a British steam trawler is identified as Parker Cramer American aviator. He was testing a potential air link between the United States and Europe, according to the Edo Aircraft Corporation.

New York North Sea Parker Cramer United States Europe Edo Aircraft Corporation

Reliable loan help through Classified Ads

Emergency funds available via local classified ads for loans from reliable companies. If banks fail, consider advertising to attract private lenders and secure funds. dial 0243 for copy preparation with no extra cost.

Murder story of wife now given belief

The body of Benjamin P. Collings, a civil engineer, was found on Lloyds Point beach after his wife claimed pirates attacked their motor boat Penguin in Long Island Sound. Police noted skull fracture and red feet and hands, while the wife clung to a belief her husband was alive despite the assault.

Inspector King

Former Belpre School Head Dies From Heart Attack

Marietta, Sept. 16. Jasper Converse Barnes, 70, Marietta College alumnus and longtime educator at Marysville College in Tennessee, collapsed at Cincinnati Central Union Station and died en route from Ontario to Marysville. He earned Phi Beta Kappa honors at Marietta, and a PhD from the University of Chicago in 1911. Barnes served as a schools superintendent after Marietta College and spent much of his career in educational work in the South.

Marietta Jasper C. Barnes Marietta College Marysville College Tenn Central Union Station Cincinnati Marynville Ontario Canada Jasper Converse Barnes University of Chicago South Maryaville College

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