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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1933

Page

6

Women Voters to Hear Immigration Crime Report

Athens League of Women Voters will meet at 7 30 tonight with Mrs F H Krecker at 171 North Congress Street. Program leader Mrs C L Martzolf will discuss Immigration and the Relation of Crime to the Foreign Born using the Wickersham Committee report. A large attendance is urged for important business including a report on Athens County Government by Mrs H R McVay's committee.

Athens League of Women “Voters F. H. Krecker North Congress Street C. L. Martzolf

Patriotic Program by Union Daughters Marks Grant and Appomattox

Members of Mrs. John Ellis Wool 100 Daughters of Union Veterans held a patriotic program honoring General Grant and Lee's surrender at Appomattox Va The event featured Miss Helen Dickson's paper on Lee's surrender and Miss Mary Delle Maxwell reading on Grant born April 27 1822 A new member Miss Pearl Lemley AR N was welcomed and a Hit-and-Miss social followed.

Ulysses S. Grant Lee Grant Appomattox John Ellis Wool Daughters of Union Veterans Helen Dickson Appomattox Court House A. 8. Grant Ohio Mary Delle Maxwell Pearl Lemley AR. N

Honor Mrs Rohrkass On Birth Anniversary

Fifty three years have passed since Mrs Ella Rohrkasz settled in Athens at age 16 after emigrating from Germany. She and her husband Augustus built a tannery on Mill Street near Kern Street, becoming a town institution before his death. On Wednesday she marked her eighty fourth birthday quietly at home, still active and healthy, receiving a birthday greeting from a relative.

Ella Rohrkasz Athens Germany United States Auguste Rohrkasz Cincinnati Rohrkasz Mill Street

Learn the Secret of Lovely Women Beauty Powder Ad

Advertisement for MELLO-GLO face powder claims long wear prevents shine and large pores. Describes a smooth French process, fragrance, and no irritation to sensitive skin. Promotes purchase for $1.00 plus tax from D. Zenner Co. Ady.

Jock D. Zenner Co. Ady

Mrs Rohrkasz Remembers Birthday With Kind Wishes

Relatives in Germany are Mrs. Rohrkasz’s only close kin though she has many friends locally who sent Birthday gifts and greetings for her continued good health.

Germany

Philathea Class Gets Evening Of Games And Prizes

Mrs Cora Dailey hosted the Philathea Class gathering at Arden Place with Miss Ethel Beekman presiding and Myrta Ashworth leading devotions. Prize winners included Mildred Banks Margaret Morrison Frank Foster and Geneva Jones. Also noted were visits and a relief corps and mission society schedule.

Cora Dailey Vercoe Murphy R. J. Kittle Philathea Dailey Arden Place Ethel Beekman Myrta Ashworth Mildred Banks Margaret Morrison Frank Foster Geneva Jones R. J. Downs Arthur Phillips Nida Ewing Eliza West Albany Elmer Radford Sunnyside Drive Relief Corps

Miss Rhea Shumway's Marriage Announced

Mrs. Dale Whaley of Richland Avenue posts news of the Athens native Miss Rhea Shumway and Mr. Carlos Arrazola of Colombia as they wed in Catlettsburg Kentucky on November 21 1932. The couple plans to reside in Colombia after studies at Ohio University.

Dale Whaley Richland Avenue Rhea Shumway Athens Carlos Arrazola Colombia South America Ohio University Catlettsburg Athens High School Arrazola Greenwich Academy Columbia

Friendly Chats on Mill Street and Springtime Thoughts

A rainy morning column notes how people drift in pairs, absorbed in trivia about intimate friends. The writer recalls discussions of Hitlerism unemployment and spring housecleaning while promising not to revisit Easter Arbor Day or beer. A confectionery shop and a chocolate soda after a show spark reflection on shopkeepers as philosophers.

Mill Street Richland Avenue Elizabeth

Sincere Philosopher and His Popcorn Push Education

The piece portrays a well known local figure described as a sincere philosopher who always reassures others that things will turn out all right. The man runs a shop seen as an institution by residents and ex students who recall his generosity with popcorn when they had no credit. A former student now in public life credits him with helping finish college by providing popcorn.

Orton men arrested by county officers in Chillicothe

CHILLICOTHE April 6 L Saultz and Harvey Roof of Orton Vinton County were arrested Tuesday by Constable Douglas Wright and a Vinton County Deputy sheriff on a

Chillicothe L. Saultz Harvey Roof Orton Vinton County Douglas Wright

Charge Filed Over Battey and Gasoline Theft Near Emery Place

Casil Wilson alleges he was the victim of a theft on Owl Creek road near Emery place last Sunday morning. A charge is filed against unknown suspects for stealing a 13 plate battery 10 gallons of gasoline an auto robe and two flashlights from his car.

Casil Wilson Owl Creek Road Emery Place

Ladd Receives 2000 Pullet Order From Central Ohio Buyer

Alexander Township poultryman Ralph Ladd and sister Grace Warren run a farm with a 1500 tree orchard and extensive poultry range. He announced a 2000 pullet order at 16 weeks from a Central Ohio buyer, signaling a positive outlook after low Athens County sales last year. Ladd also led pullet discussions at Poultry Day in the Grange Hall.

Ralph Ladd Alexander Township Ohio Ladd Grace Warren Athens County Grange Hall

Thevish Trees Stolen From Vinton County Lands

In Vinton County landowners report pine and other evergreen thefts as thieves dig up and remove trees. Law officers are expected to locate culprits by tracing recent disturbed plots and missing timber.

Vinton Mcarthur Vinton County

Replanted Trees Under Grand Jury Action Promised

Land owners replanted trees after thefts. trees were bought from the State Forestry Department and planted at land owners' expense. The department offers a standing reward for apprehending the thieves.

State Forestry Department

Operation Report on Cleveland University Student

A Cleveland University sophomore underwent an operation for an acute condition Tuesday afternoon at the Arms Hospital. He is reported as satisfactory.

Eric McInnes Cleve the Arms Hospital

Skin health booster from blood and oxygen flow

The text suggests improving skin conditions by boosting resistance and enhancing blood purification. It claims increasing red blood cell count and hemoglobin restores oxygen carrying capacity to skin tissues, raising vitality.

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