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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1932
Page
6
A damaged OCR fragment provides partial readable snippets of names places and dates, with the rest obscured. The surface text hints at a local event or notice but lacks clear, coherent facts for full header construction.
The Pre-School Mothers' Club met Wednesday evening at 23 North McKinley Avenue to discuss A Health Program For the Pre-School Child drawn from Parents' Magazine. Points covered included Diet and Health of Mother, Physical Examination of Children Before age Six, Value of Sleep to Children, and The Aid of School In Physical Examination. Guests were Mrs. Owen Beal, Mrs. Stanley Nida, and Mrs. Clarence Ulbrich. refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Ulbrich. Mr and Mrs Lee Stewart Roach returned to Uhrichsville after a week’s vacation, traveling by motor with Mr Roach’s parents and their son Jimmie for the weekend with Mr and Mrs Fred McCauley.
Daughters of Union Veterans met in the I. O. O. F. Hall. A quilt donated by Mrs. J. R. Harvey was awarded to Mrs. Abram Williams of Athens R. F. D. No. 4, who was absent due to serious illness. Also noted are attendees at Homer Meighen’s funeral and the return of Dr and Mrs. W. N. Alderman from Florida.
A wooden sign dated 1845 reading Built By The Commissioners and People of Athens A. D. 1845 hung above the north entrance of the Margaret Creek bridge on the Athens New Marshfield Road. Since the bridge’s 1929 dismantling the sign has hung in the office of John Dowler, preserving its raised letters though weather has eaten away much of the wood.
Mrs. Anna Koker and Mr. Thomas Vercoe were married Thursday at their North Congress Street home with Rev. Ward Radford officiating. Dinner followed at Elmer Poston’s house with several relatives and friends in attendance. A later shower was planned for the Vercoes at W Herbert Hawk’s home on the Poston farm.
Ray Harper, a Pomeroy sophomore in Ohio University’s Industrial Arts, has begun crafting real violins as a hobby. He has completed the neck and ribs, is shaping the back from maple, and aims to finish by June. Harper designs his own tools, orders parts from Grand Rapids, and built an electric drill from a car spring to reduce cost.
Major Claude E. Bates divisional commander from Cincinnati will lead special Salvation Army meetings Saturday and Sunday. He will enroll 13 new soldiers Saturday night at 7 45 and will preach. He will also speak Sunday morning at 10 30 and Sunday night at 7 45.
Andrew W. Mellon arrived in London to succeed General Charles G. Dawes as United States ambassador. He left Southampton after an official welcome, meeting government and embassy staff at Waterloo station amid curious observers. A Cockney bystander dubbed him one of the richest men in the world.
The note explains that poppies may be sown during winter even on snow and will survive to sprout early the next year. It emphasizes winter sowing as a viable method and forecasts early growth after the season.
A photograph shows Mary Carlyle after a dip at the ocean as she sunbathes on the beach. The smooth look of her hair is actually a new rubber bathing cap.
Seventh grade geography students at Athens Junior High publish Boost Athens under Miss Corinne Studstill. The staff includes Dorothy Hartman editor, Dana Lee Tom and Warren McClure associate editors, with Beverly Jones business manager and several others handling edits, mimeographing, and layout. The magazine features an Ohio map frontispiece, Athens County geography, local industry data, fire department and health board notes, past Athens stories, drawings, and Believe It Or Not pages.
Mrs. Millie Brown 63 wife of Jasper Brown died after a four year illness. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 pm from the Amesville Presbyterian Church with Rev. A M Taylor officiating. She was daughter of William M Henry and Mary Moore Henry and lived her life in the area. Survived by three sisters Liddie Peebles Chesterhill Bertha Brill Sharpsburg Lucy Penrose Coolville. one brother Harley Henry died in 1897.
Asparagus signals spring with color preferences by region and is valued for calcium iron phosphorus and vitamin B. Use fresh stalks, trim ends, wash scales, keep upright in water, and cook in minimal water to preserve color. Serve with melted butter. plan soups and meals featuring asparagus alongside fruits, fish, and salads.
The American Legion of Lancaster hosts the Eighth District meeting on Sunday April 10 with a 9 30 morning session and a noon parade featuring the Athens Drum Corps and the Bremen Legion Band.
A writer recalls a theatre moment where charm is defined as a woman's essential grace. The essay notes many forms of charm and suggests in cities like Vienna and Paris women charm men through innate allure, beyond material means.
The article argues charm stems from naturalness and selflessness rather than artificial beauty. It contrasts Chinese delicacy, American youth appeal, and the risks of vanity. It urges readers to focus on others, reduce self-centered fuss, and practice daily to become more truly charming.
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