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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1932

Page

6

Nabby Lee Ames Delegates Attend National D A R Congress

Nabby Lee Ames Chapter D A R will send two delegates and five members to the fortieth National Congress in Washington D C which opened Monday. Regent Mrs O D Dailey and delegates Mrs Anna E White head a list of attendees with alternates and local regents preparing for events in Memorial Continental Hall and Constitutional Hall with noted staffing and page arrangements.

Nabby Lee Ames Daughters of the American Revolution Washington, D. C O. D. Dailey Anna E. White A. ©. Sloane Athens R. Richards I. M. Foster D. H. Moore Washington White Maltimore Constitutional Hall Lowell Hobart Memorial Continental Hall Charles J. Cottingham Columbus Lowell F. Hobart

Circle Circles Banco After Regular Meet

Circle met Monday evening at Mrs. Jesse Mansfield home Mulberry Street with fifteen members present. Mrs Margaret McHarg presided. Mrs I E Sherlock attended as guest and Mrs Susie Wilson joined as a new member. After business, banco was played. high score went to Mrs H T Lee, second to Mrs Margaret McHarg, low to Mrs Mary Knox. Refreshments followed. next hostess is Mrs Bessie Shepard with Miss Etta Johnson assisting.

H. Circle Jesse Mansfield Mulberry Street Margaret McHarg I. E. Sherlock Susie Wilson H. T. Lee Mary Knox

District Meeting at Presbyterian Church in Athens

Women's Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church leads the fifty-seventh Athens Presbytery session at the First Presbyterian Church with delegates from Gallipolis Middleport Rutland Bartlett Amesville Vincent Marietta McConnelsville Logan Nelsonville and New Matamoras. Program includes a one act play special music two addresses and officers to be installed. Public invited.

Women’s Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church C. M. Gill Athens Westminster Fellowship Drama Club

Editor Arees Club To Mark Historic Spots

The Athens Messenger editor urged Athens Kiwanis to mark historical sites to draw visitors. Fort Gower and Millfield figures, including Margaret Snowden’s grave at Fisher Station, were cited as key spots. He praised DAR and other groups for promoting local history and called service clubs to help.

Athens County C. H. Harris Athens Messenger Athens Kiwanis Club Berry Athens Harris Fort Gower Millfield Ohio River St. Louis Margaret Snowden Fisher Station Ohio

Grange Meeting Includes Traveling Photographer Play

Athens Grange will hold Thursday night gathering at the Grange Hall Fairgrounds. A traveling photographer play features John Hope Ivy Westfall Edyth Jacoby Everett Russ and Ralph Barker. Singers include Mr and Mrs W G Westfall daughters Lucile Ar dith and Phil Briley and Clarence Mansfield.

Grange Athens Grange Fairgrounds John Hope Ivy Westfall Edyth Jacoby Everett Russ Ralph Barker W. G. Westfal Lucile Ardith Phil Briley Clarence Mansfield

Potts celebrate 37th anniversary amid quiet home observance

Mr. and Mrs. Benton Potts marked their thirty seventh wedding anniversary at their Lower Plains residence. The celebration was subdued as Mrs. Potts recovers from a serious illness.

Chauncey Mrs. Benton Potts Lower Plains

Athens County Finds Site for Washington Camp at Hockingport

Athens County may claim another historic site as the Bicentennial plan marks Washington camp on the Hock-Hocking side of the Ohio River near Hockingport. The Ohio DAR committee, with Prof. T. N. Hoover, traced Washington’s diary and maps to confirm the camp on the return journey, as plans surge for a river pageant in November.

Jan Dowd Dailey Athens County Hockingport George Washington Ohio River Ohio Organization of the Daughters of the American Revolution Washington Hock-Hocking River Wr. Smith Ohio State University Ohio University Ohio Meigs County Great Bend Marietta East Liverpool Athens C. B. Galbreath Ohio State University Museum T. N. Hoover

Plains P T A to Hear Prof Beecher Playlet Thursday

The Plains Parent-Teacher Association meets Thursday night in the Grade School auditorium with M O Bryan presiding. Prof. Beecher of Ohio University speaks and the Junior Dramatic Club will present a playlet. All interested in Plains P T A work are invited.

Chauncey the Plains Parent-Teacher Association M. O. Bryan Prof. Beecher Ohio University Junior Dramatic Club of

Improves Corn Crop with Evenly Spaced Hills Method

Experts say planting corn in evenly spaced hills with one plant per hill boosts grain yield gives more uniform plant size and ear weight and leads to earlier maturity.

Heir to Millions G O P Choice

James Simpson Jr. Chicago business man and Marshall Field & Co. heir won the Republican nomination in Illinois tenth district by defeating incumbent Carl R. Chindblom. Dems name William H. Dietrich of Beardstown for the Senate seat held by Otis Glenn, GOP incumbent seeking re election.

Illinois James Simpson, Jr Chicago Marshall Field & Co Carl R. Chindblom William H. Dietrich Beardstown Otis Glenn

Weekend Visits Across Counties Reported

Mrs Ruth Varner and son Dale of Chauncey visit Columbus with Mrs Varner s brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Walter Boling They joined Mr and Mrs Earl Shafer for the trip Miss Bertha Nixon of Myers Crossing visited Chauncey Monday Allan Riley Sr of Nelsonville and Allan Riley Jr and baby returned from Cleveland visit with Ronald Riley Floyd Linscott and sons from The Plains spent Sunday in Hooper Ridge with A M Linscott Pearl Morris of Mc Dougal visited Chauncey Sunday with C L Cunningham Albert Jackson of Sand Ridge was hosted by Woodrow Ferrer Woodrow Ferrer Virginia MacQuade and Jacquelyn Sanders dined with William Clary Clara Mace is reported seriously ill at sister Ervin Channel s home in The Plains

Ruth Varner Dale Varner Albert Jackson Sand Ridge Woodrow Ferrer Virginia MacQuade Jacquelyn Sanders William Clary Clara Mace Ervin Channel The Plains

Lower Plains Personal Notes Chap Parents and Guests

Mr and Mrs Gary Oliver and Kenneth Langel of Pomeroy visited Sunday as guests of their parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Langel. Florence and Grace Dicken spent the weekend in Athens with uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Porter Dicken. Mr and Mrs W E Dicken and Mrs Wendell Moore were guests Sunday of Mrs J R Dicken in Logan and Mrs Eva Smith in Carbon Hill. Mr and Mrs Floyd Potts and children from Nelsonville visited Sunday with their parents Mr and Mrs Levi Hale and Mr and Mrs Benton Potts. Mrs John Shaner of Millfield spent Monday with Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchfield. Mr and Mrs Frank Cook of Athens visited Sunday with the Cooks’ parents, Mr and Mrs F E Cook. Ralph Hysell, employed near Pomeroy, spent Sunday with his family in Lower Plagos.

Lower Plains Gary Oliver Kenneth Langel Pomeroy Clarence Langel Florence Grace Dicken Athens Porter Dicken W. E. Dicken Wendell Moore J. R. Dicken Logan Eva Smith Carbon Hill Floyd Potts Nelsonville Levi Hale Benton Potts John Shaner Millfield Arthur Burchfield Frank Cook F. E. Cook Ralph Hysell Lower Plagos

Chauncey Charity Dance Draws Large Crowd

Chauncey April 19 large crowd attends Chauncey-Dover Charities dance at Harvey Pavilion. Admission was a pound or more of food or groceries, with several bushels collected for Chauncey-Dover Schools to feed needy children. Mayor W D Hines chairs the planning committee. Harvey donated the pavilion. Rollister family provided music.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Charities Harvey Chauncey-Dover Rollister W. D Hines

Willing Workers Missionary Society meets Chauncey SDA Church

Mrs Woodrow Ferrer hosted the Willing Workers Missionary Society at her Chauncey Seventh Day Adventist Church home on April 19. Mrs John Leach led Bible study. two contests were led by the hostess. Members and five visitors attended, with plans to meet tonight at Mrs Enos Lockado's Mill Street home.

Chauncey Woodrow Ferrel Willing Workers' Missionary Society of Seventh Day Adventist Church John Leach Enos Lockado Mill Street Minnie Palmer Luther Cruikshank Donald Cunningham Alva Karns Wayne Hines Henry le Master Clarence Mullins Woodrow Ferrer Stella Cunningham Iris Cunningham Geneva and Virgene Palmer Ruth Cruikshank

Three New Members Enrolled in Martha Bible Class Meeting

The April gathering of the Martha Bible Class at the Church of Christ enrolled three new members Mrs. William Cole Mrs. Mabel Smith and Mrs. Viola Wade. Mrs. P. D. Hill presided as president and Olive Brookins led devotions.

Church of Christ Olive Brookins P. D. Hill F. E. Boudinot Elizabeth Robinett H. O. McDaniel William Cole Mabel Smith Viola Wade C. H. Boudinot Daniel Fulton G. C. Patton L. L. Howard

Church Fellowship Night in Chauncey on April 21

Chauncey Church of Christ hosts Church Fellowship Night Thursday April 21 with Rev Miles Hoon in charge. Mrs Ralph Brown leads the program and Mrs Lee Schoonover chairs the social committee. Refreshments will be served in the social room.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Church Bible School Miles Hoon Ralph Brown Lee Schoonover

Martha Bible Class Meets at Millfield Church

Miss Olive Brookins hosted the Martha Bible Class gathering at her Millfield home on April 19. Mrs. P. D. Hill chaired the business session and devotions were led by Miss Brookins. Mrs. F. E. Boudinot and Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett led discussions on Bible characters.

Omen Family Visits Brother in Ohio

John Omen and his sons from Bellaire Ohio visit Mr William Omen and family. The Omen family formerly lived in Millfield and are now traveling to reunite with relatives.

John Omen Bellaire Ohio Mr. Omen William Omen Omen Millfield

Apart 40 Years Chauncey and Athens Women Revive Old Friendship

Mrs. Ezra J. Karns of Chauncey and Mrs. Ambrose Poston of Athens renewed their friendship during a visit Saturday. The two had been neighbors at Federal Creek more than four decades ago and had not seen each other since.

Chauncey Athens

Birthdays Honored For April 19 at Central and East Side Schools

Three students are celebrated today with birthday wishes. Betty Brooks Griswold, in second grade at Central School, Ada Burnsides, in fourth grade at Central, and Bobby Overmyer, in sixth grade at East Side School, are named as birthday children.

Betty Brooks Griswold Ada Burnside Bobby Overmyer East Side School

Make This Model at Home Sleeve Pattern 2328

A fashion feature by Anne Adams describes a sleeve with a slash showing the arm and tie ends, with optional shoulder chops and a scalloped diagonal seam. Pattern 2328 comes in sizes 14 to 20 and 32 to 44. yardage and lace requirements listed. catalog offer and ordering details for The Athens Messenger Pattern Department in New York City.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Local Families Share News Across Neighboring Towns

Jasper Hill Lew Slater moved his family to the Allen Ball farm. Sunday visitors included Earnest Howard Ambrose Kinnen J A Smith and family of Lodi Mr and Mrs George Rhodehaver of Hustleville. Elias Bails resumed school after measles absence and Miss Clody Smith improves from measles. Frank Nuzum of Belpre visited the area over the weekend. Miss Opal Fish and S E Evans were business visitors in Athens.

Lew Slater Jacksonville Allen Ball Farm J. A. Smith Earnest Howard Ambrose Kinnen Lodi George Rhodehaver Hustleville Daniel Koehler Athens Clarence Raymond Bails Helen Smith Lottridge Elias Bails L. K. Niggemeyer Lahmier Hunter New England Frank Nuzum Belpre Clody the Smith Opal Fish E. Evans

Ohio State honors 185 students on winter quarter roll

Columbus April 19 One hundred eighty five students in the college of agriculture at Ohio State University earned places on the honor roll for the winter quarter with a 3.0 average or higher. Dean Alfred Vivian announced the list which includes Athens resident Thomas C Pogter.

Columbus College of Agriculture Ohio State University Alfred Vivian Athens Thomas C. Pogter

Sacred African Lily Blooms in Athens Window Display

Mrs. H. L. Atkinson of Athens displays her rare sacred African lily in Lash's Drugstore window. The plant, a tall relative of the calla lily, bloomed for the first time in 10 to 12 years, emitting a strong odor in warm rooms. It stands about five feet tall and grew from a bulb from Mrs. F. Mitchell.

Lash H. L. Atkinson

Mint As A Versatile Spring and Summer Ingredient

Mint appears early in the season and lasts through summer, enhancing dishes from cabbage salad with lemon oil to tomatoes cucumbers and fruit cups. It offers mint syrup jelly sherbet and jelly molds, with practical tips for serving and preserving.

Clear Eyes for Spring Beauty Tips

A cheerful guide urges readers to greet spring with bright eyes. It advises eyelid care to avoid heaviness, proper oiling, and a gentle massage. Tips include mascara, lash curling, and self practice to achieve a lively, refreshed look.

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Continental Congress Capital City Circle Banco Presbyterian Church Charles R. Dent Charleston W. Va Mr. Dent Lovey Dent West Union Street Hollie Williams Barberton Virgil Reeder the Plains Bernard Reeder Herbert Reeder Union Roy Lee East Stimson Avenue Frank Everett Alva Amesville Mac Bethel Cleveland Stitch and Chatter Sewing Club Roy Pierce May Avenue Pocahontas Lodge Red Men's Hall Billy Sprague John R. Sprague Arees Club Ntonhe Big Daylight Shey Playlet G. O. P. Choice Bessie Baby Star Bessie Love Patricia William Hawks Los Angeles Chauncey Charities Faithful Circle Chiefs Club Chauncey Pythian Sisters Lucy Surgeon Fred Russell Billy Russell Julia Mingus Ernestine Mingus J. R. Wade Grant Hospital C. E. Sanders Pearl Snyder Arthur Triplett Edward East Miilfield Rutter East Millfield Alice White Dc. H. Boudinet Jerome Stevenson Vienna Mary Sams Clarence Brown Bible Grover Patton Viola Howard Jasper Hill Castoria Isaac Wilson
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