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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1949
Page
11
The ad promotes pattern No. 8430 for a bib apron with tulip applique and ric rac trim, available in sizes 12 to 42. It notes yardage, price 25 cents, and asks for name, address, size, and pattern number to Sue Burnett, Athens Messenger, New York.
Pattern No 58835 offers tissue pattern for a playsuit and a gingham bolero with ric rac trim in sizes 2 3 and 4. Includes tracing for applique cherry material requirements and sewing instructions send 20 cents with name address and pattern number to Anne Cabot The Athens Messenger 1150 Avenue of the S. E.
Mrs I Fleming and Mr Fleming observed their 40th wedding anniversary and his birthday at a Rutland dinner April 10 with Branch Fleming family in Middleport and the Fleming siblings Neretha. Nearby, Clark and Ralph honored Maud Rice’s funeral with Athens and Rutland guests. Other visitors included Atkins, Wood, and Deems families. hospital stays and minor surgeries are noted along with relocations and travels of local residents.
The Plains Auxiliary to the UMW met at the school house with members Sylvia Wallace Verna Tinkham Adda Young Marie Hanning Ber tha Meek Mildred Tinkham and ulah Radford present. Visitors included several Potts family members from Sandusky Point Pleasant Jackson Oberlin and Jacksonville along with Mrs J E Ginn Chicago and Tony Kovalcik who recently had surgery.
Weekend visits are reported among residents of Orevill orville St Clairsville and Columbus with detours to Detroit and New Philadelphia. Probate notices announce Paul E. Kimes as administrator of Francis E. Kimes estate and M D Hughes as executor of Ralph Antorietto estate both in Athens County.
The forecast warns that enlisting support from those with capital or influence may be hard due to complex or hazardous situations. It notes potential funds loss from speculation or extravagance but hints at an intervention driven by emotions and culture. Birthdays may attract aid from high places.
R Davis Hemlock Si aged 89 longtime local figure and former mayor, coal miner, and lodge member. Funeral at Maplewood Cemetery. services at Middle River Methodist Church with Odd Fellows conductors. Family details include two daughters and a son in law. Obituary notes community service and fraternal affiliations.
Defendants Keplar Freer Chauncey and Harry Deanville faced intoxication complaints in Kens County Court. Keplar Freer and Chauncey paid fines of $10 and costs, while Keplar and Deanville were fined $10 and jailed pending ent.
Mrs Dwight traveled to Toledo on Thursday due to the illness of her sister in law Mrs Charles Chapman who had undergone treatment at Toledo City Hospital on April 5.
An old time advertisement touts GEO MINERAL water from a QUICKS DRUG STORE style mail order offer. It makes grand claims of healing for various ailments referencing Lourdes and Thronion and promises refunds if not satisfied. One bottle priced at 1.10 with six for 9.60 plus shipping from Athens Ohio.
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