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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1932

Page

6

Sayre Study Circle Honors E D Sayre on Anniversary

Mrs. E. D. Sayre organizer and honorary member served as guest at the Sayre Study Circle eighth anniversary. The Tuesday event at 239 East State Street featured luncheon for 27 and a roll call sharing favorite recipes. Papers on Child Welfare and Mail Service in the United States were read by Mrs. E G Campbell and Mrs. D B Green.

E. D. Sayre Sayre Study Circle Sayre Henry Link East State Street E. G. Campbell D. B. Green United States W. H. Jewett O. E. McClure Mamie Steele H. L. Atkinson

Philathea Class Draws for Song Sketch Contest

Miss Ethel Beekman hosted the Philathea Class meeting at 19 Hudson Avenue. An art contest of song drawings won by Mrs. Norman Engh of Painesville for the best depiction. Guests and helpers included Miss Gladys Jones, Miss Neisel Robinson, and Miss Alice Brewer.

Norman Engh Garnet Beverage Painesville Neisel Robinson Alice Brewer

Mrs Sarah Poston Hosts Athens WCTU Meeting

Athens WCTU gathered Tuesday at Mrs. Sarah Poston's College Street home with Ruth Brooks reading scripture. Warry Armbruster of The Plains High School spoke on the Washington DC Anti-Saloon League convention. He stated prohibition is essential to liberty and urged nominating and voting for a dry candidate in May primaries and fall. Reverend Evans also attended and spoke on May 10 primaries.

Athens Sarah Poston College Street Ruth Brooks Warry Armbruster the Plains High School Washington, D. C Evans Methodist Episcopal Church

Ann Peden Celebrates Sixth Birthday With Party

Ann Peden, daughter of Mr and Mrs Don Peden, celebrated her sixth birthday with a party at 240 East State Street. Thirty children attended from 3:30 to 5:30 PM with Mrs Lute Evans and Miss Ruth Cone assisting.

Ann Peden Don Peden East State Street Peden Lute Evans Ruth Cone

Dean Voigt Speaks At Kappa Beta Meet

Miss Irma Voigt dean of women at Ohio University spoke at the Kappa Beta Christian Church Sorority gathering hosted by Mrs. E. L. Church on North Congress Street. She discussed her 1980 Oberammergau visit and reactions to the Passion Play. Other guests included Catherine Bedford Pauline Fierce and several patronesses.

Irma Voigt Ohio University Kappa Beta Christian Church E. L. Church North Congress Street Dean Voigt Oberammergau Germany Catherine Bedford William Connett Roy Cline Reed Downs Dwight Robinson Pauline Fierce

Roosevelt in Africa Hobson Book Review at Study Circle

Hobson Study Circle met Tuesday evening with Mrs. C. R. Featherston hosting at 10 North Lancaster Street. Mrs. P. G. Hibbard led the program, reviewing With Roosevelt In Africa, and naming of big game in Africa followed roll call. Guests included Mrs. George Pilcher Akron Mrs. E. E. Aumiller Mrs. Stanley Griffin Mrs. Eva Griffin and new member Mrs. L. C. Statts.

Hobson Study Circle C. R. Featherston North Lancaster Street P. G. Hibbard Roosevelt Africa George Pilcher Akron E. E. Aumiller Stanley Griffin Eva Griffin L. C. Statts

Esther Class Meets At Cottage Tea House

Esther Class of the First Christian Church met Tuesday evening with Mrs. Clarence Laughlin hosting at the Cottage Tea House. Mrs. Frank Watkins presided and Mrs. Cameron Crossen led the session. Treasurer’s report and business topics were discussed. Refreshments were provided by a host of members. Also visiting is Mr. Richard Bacherack of Cornell University Home of Cr. D. Roush on Athens Pomeroy Road. Both men once studied together in Phoenix Arizona at Phoenix Junior College.

T. M. Pilcher St. Petersburg Fla Chicago Pilcher Mary Brock Stanley Brock Cincinnati Athens Esther Cottage Tea House First Christian Church Clarence Laughlin Frank Watkins Cameron Crossen Sam Henderson Etta Johnson Bessie Shepard Freeman Scott Fred Lee Tom Fred Stauffer Richard Bacherack Cornell University Dow Roush Cr. D. Roush Athens-Pomeroy Road Bacherack Mr. Roush Phoenix Ariz Phoenix Junior College

Rotary club hears review of Red Cross chapter

Roger Connor chair of the Athens County Red Cross outlined the chapter’s accomplishments and the purpose of the international mercy and relief organization to Athens Rotary Club at Hotel Berry on Tuesday.

Rotary Club Athens County The Red Cross International Organization of Mercy and Relief Athens Rotary Club Hotel Berry Roger Connor

Entertain Luncheon Bridge at Athens Country Club

Mrs Edward C Schloss entertained Luncheon Contract Bridge Club Tuesday at the Athens Country Club. Luncheon was served at 1 o clock and the afternoon devoted to bridge. Flowers formed a spring display as yellow and lilac appointments adorned the table. Mrs Alonzo Palmer received the high score.

Edward C. Schloss Contract Bridge Club Athens Country Club Alonzo Palmer

Dinner Bridge Club Hostesses Entertain Friends

Mrs John Armstrong and Miss Frances Cooksey hosted the Dinner Bridge Club Tuesday at Colonial and at 36 Franklin Avenue. Fannie Gibson won high score, R H White second. Our Daughters of 1812 meet Friday at 7 30 p m at 168 North Lancaster Street.

John Armstrong Frances Cooksey Howard Brookins North Lancaster Street

Glee Club Tea at Athens High Draws Many Groups

The Girls Glee Club of Athens Junior and Senior High hosted a tea on Tuesday from 3:15 to 4:15 pm. Guests included the Boys Glee Club, orchestra, band, and faculty. Miss Helen Cross led as faculty adviser. officers Mary McCune, Helen Hayes, and Helen Jones greeted attendees with senior Loren e Rodehaver and Lucile Mansfield in the receiving line.

Glee Club Athens Helen Cross Ann Beasley Violet Coffey Delores Henderson Juanita Davidson

Birthday Celebrations for Local Fourth and First Graders

Two fourth graders and one first grader celebrate birthdays today. Maxine Sprague attends East Side School, William Cheatham visits Rufus Putnam Training School, and Claudine Steppe is in the East Side School third grade.

Maxine Sprague East Side William Cheatham Rufus Putnam Claudine Steppe

Governor Warns Mine Violence as Troops May Intervene

Governor Harry G. Leslie telephoned Sullivan County authorities to threaten state troops if officers cannot quiet rebellious miners in the mine area. The warning came amid escalating unrest and calls for order.

Indianapolis Ind Harry G. Leslie Sullivan County Tech

Red Cross and Ohio governance interview highlights

Mr. Connor outlines Red Cross roles including home and disaster relief, life saving training, and drought aid, noting a 1,800 Junior Red Cross in Athens County and funds received from national and Community Chest sources. He also discusses state priorities like highway savings, Ohio coal use, and public works funding to avoid layoffs.

Fed Crogm Connor Red Cross National Red Cross Society United States War Department Home Service Millfield Athens County Federal Farm Board

Cooper Heard In Talk Here IMPROVED WELFARE BURDEN

In a speech praising welfare reforms, the speaker cites funding of new housing to reduce overcrowding, totaling 4.8 million dollars, funded without new taxes. He also notes annual state savings of 2 million and tax/fee cuts to ease business costs.

General Revenue Fund

Ohio plan and government costs cited in speech

The speaker contrasts the “Ohio plan” of funding work programs with current policy, urging continued winter contracts to reduce unemployment. He warns against mortgaging future incomes, notes rising local government costs by about 20 percent annually, and calls for tax relief and efficient public service based on sound business principles. The address emphasizes prudent economy and broad tax fairness as the core issue for families.

General Assembly Columbus Cleveland Cuyahoga County Assembly Ohio

Pimples Pain Relief With Cuticura Treatment

A Chicago woman recounts two years of painful pimples and embarrassment ending after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She reports relief after the first treatment and full healing within a month, with product details and a Chicago address.

Cuthura V.S. Chinz S. Rockwell St Chicago, Ill

Also Mentioned on This Page

Philathea Ethel Beekman Hudson Avenue Gladys Jones Fred Firsterwald Dayton H. M. Crippen West Union Street Gibson’s Pharmacy Prescription Store C. D. Shafer CO Kappa Beta Meet Hobson Book Review Athens Branch Dinner Bridge Club Glee Club of Athens High Ohio Coal Cooper Clyde Wallace His Orchestra of Wellston Athens Armory VICKS Paramathia Lodge Simeon Nash James A. Palmer Secy Paris New York Cuticura Laboratories Dept. H. Malden Mass Vassarettes FLOOR Zenners Silvus Poeme
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