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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1931

Page

6

Society Notes From Hens Messenger Highlight Local Events

Eddie Brown entertained guests at her McKinley Avenue home for her son Eddie Junior's fourth birthday. Attendees included Virginia Sams and many others. Other items mention visits, births, and upcoming meetings of local clubs and PTA.

S. Eddie Brown McKinley Avenue Eddie Junior Virginia Sams Wande Coots Junior McAfee Jean Evelyn Ayres Janelee Imogene Laughlin Vivian Doris Casley Bobby Ayres Lienna Davis Henry Brown

Typhoid claims life of Mrs Josephine Ramsey at Swift

Mrs Josephine Ramsey 64 widow of Frank Ramsey died at her Swift home after a three week typhoid fever illness. Born May 30 1867 she lived mostly in Swift. her husband died May 8 19381. Survived by her mother Mrs Mary Morey Stockport two daughters Mrs Mary Bohl and Mrs Brittie Myers both of Newark brother William Bolan sister Mrs Martha Wallace of Stockport and several grandchildren. She was a member of Maple Grove M E B Church.

Chesterhill Josephine Ramsey Frank Ramsey Swift William Bolan Martha Wallace Stockport Maple Grove M. EB. Church

Missing Oil Man Found Hanging in Barn Near Caldwell

George Radcliff 65, a farmer and oil operator long associated with Caldwell and Keith, was found dead yesterday hanging from a rafter in a cattle barn on his Keith area farm, after being missing for several days. Family members discovered the body.

Caldwell George Radcliff Keith Radcliff

Institute Meeting Draws Twenty-Six From Athens County

Twenty six officers and members of the Farmer's Institute of Athens County gathered in the Civil Service room of the Post Office Building to discuss future programs. R Bruce Tom of Ohio State University, a mural sociologist, assisted in outlining plans. he is the brother of Fred Lee Tom, employed at the Athens Post Office.

Te Farmer's Instiute Athens County Civil Service Tis Post Office Bruce Tom Ohio State University Tom Fred Lee Tom Athens Postoffi

New Feed Store to Open in Athens on West Union Street

A building at 126 West Union Street in Athens has been leased for a new Farmers' Cash Feed Store. It will be directed by L. M. Walden formerly of Coolville and operate on a cash basis. The store plans opening on Saturday September 26.

West Union Street Athens Farmers L. M. Walden Coolville Mre

Woman's Republican leader to speak at Morgan County rally

Mrs. Viola D. Romans president of the Woman's Republican Clubs of Ohio will appear on the program at the Morgan County W C T U convention in Stockport. She will address Republican women of the county Saturday evening at 8 o'clock at the Courthouse.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Dasa Long Haa Chesyprhill Viola D. Romans Woman’s Republican Clubs of Ohio Morgan County Stockport

Father Defends Son At Hearing In Murders Case

Hampton Virginia September 24 Preliminary hearing for Professor Elisha Kent Kane of the University of Tennessee on a charge of murdering his wife by drowning was continued to next Wednesday due to the illness of the dead woman's mother and key witness Mrs W C Graham. Kane said he swam to aid his wife after her scream and found her unconscious, believing she was injured in diving. His father Dr Evana O Neill Kane a Kane Pa surgeon proposed a heart attack theory suggesting the wife suffered sudden heart trouble.

Hampton U.R Elisha Kent Kane University of Tennessee W. C. Graham Kane Evana O'Neill Kane

Widen Route 31 Franklin County Contract Awarded

Widening and resurfacing of State Route 31 Columbus Lancaster Athens Middleport Road in Franklin County costs 57089.22 for 6.12 miles. The project is to be done with concrete by the Cleveland Trinidad Co under a contract let by State Highway Director C. W. Merrell.

Columbus Columbus - Lancaster - Athens-Middleport Franklin County C. W. Merrell Cleveland Trinidad Co

State Director May Appoint Conservation Commissioner

Columbus September 24 The state director of agriculture may appoint a state conservation commissioner without a recommendation from the conservation council Attorney General Gilbert Bettman ruled in an opinion to Agriculture Director I S Guthery The ruling clarifies appointment authority in the conservation office believes.

Columbus U.P State Director of Agriculture The Conservation Council Gilbert Bettman I. S. Guthery

Lancaster Secures 1931 Convention of Pythians

Lancaster won the Ohio Pythian Grand Lodge for 1932, defeating Toledo after a county roll call. Edgar W. Ellis of Columbus elected to install officers. new grand officers include O. O. Barr Lima grand chancellor and F. G. Sparks Mt. Vernon grand vice chancellor.

Marietta Lancaster Ohio Pythian Grand Lodge Toledo Edgar W. Ellis Columbus Ohio O. O. Barr Lima F. G. Sparks Mt. Vernon Harvey Snyder Cleveland Robert Featheringham Bergholz E. L. Jenkins Frank Fi. Reed Uhrichsville

Morgan County Minister Buried at Parkersburg

Rev. J W Eaton 56 newly appointed pastor at Reinersville M P Church died of heart trouble at Plainfield Ohio. Funeral held at his Plainfield home with burial at Parkersburg West Virginia. Survived by wife a daughter Miss Lodosia Eaton and three sons. He preached at Reinersville Sept 6 and was to preach Sept 20 but illness prevented it.

Mcconnellville J. W. Eaton M. P Reinersville Plainfield Parkersburg W. Va Eaton Lodosia Eaton Rocky Glen Sanatorium

Couple Seeks Marriage License in Champaign County

Daniel L. Baker of St. Paris aged ? has filed for a marriage license in Champaign County probate court to wed Mrs. Elizabeth Snapp, 50, a Logan County native. Each party has prior marriages.

Urbana Daniel L. Baker St. Paris Champaign County Eizabeth Snapp Logan County

Caldwell to Explain Defense Expense Accounts

Portsmouth report says Maurice J. Caldwell former Scioto County sheriff will testify in his own defense about expense accounts including hiring guards on trips with prisoners. The testimony aims to clarify charges tied to travel with inmates and related expenditures.

Portsmouth A.R Maurice J. Caldwell Scioto County

Mrs Bird Speaks to East Athens Parents

A large, enthusiastic East Side Parent-Teacher Association meeting at the East Side School Building heard Mrs. O C Bird, president of the Southeast District, outline PTA aims and state activities helping needy children. Mrs Dowler was elected president and delegates to the Ohio and City PTA conventions were chosen.

East Side Parent- Teacher Association John W. Dowler O. C. Bird Dowler C. D. Morrison Ohio Parent-Teacher Association Dayton Emmett Bowles

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promises Easy Bowel Movement

An ad praises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a harmless laxative using herbs and pepsin to cleanse bowels without shock. It claims quick relief for bilious feelings, coated tongues, headaches, and sluggishness and notes suitability for children with a pleasant taste.

Dr. Caldwell

Coty Policy Advocates Continuous Advertising

Coty Inc explains its forward looking stance on advertising asserting continued and expanded campaigns across all media. The company and its agent emphasize that ongoing spending ensures leadership for years, noting it costs more to restart than to maintain.

Coty Agent Coty, Inc

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