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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1930

Page

5

Dean Connett Club Speaker at Meeting on Mound Street

J W Kelley hosted the Dean Connett Club event with BW F Giesecke presiding. Neil Landis introduced Dean Mary Con as speaker, leading a round table discussion on problems. The program featured solos by Louise Kelley humorous readings by Ja Hixson a vocal solo and a spelling bee won by Mrs S C Hart. Refreshments were served by members and daughters.

Dean Connett J. W. Kelley Child Conservation League Mound Street Bw.f. Giesecke Perica the Beautiful Neil Landis Dean Mary Con Louise Kelley Ja Hixson J. Fp.rer S. C. Hart Adams Wilson EB. F. Farer Will Mingus Eriic Strawl Mary Ergaret Louise Ja Mingus Mirs Hartman

Progressive Club Meeting in Commerce Rooms

The Progressive Literary Club met Tuesday evening in the Chamber of Commerce rooms with Mrs. Guy Graham as hostess. In the president’s absence Mrs. Harry Bennett presided. Members shared poems by Edgar Guest and guests Mrs. Pearl Drake and Mrs. James Graham attended. The next gathering will be a pot luck supper on May 13.

Progressive Literary Club Chamber of Commerce Guy Graham Harry Bennett Edgar Guest Pearl Drake James Graham

Evening Choir Practice at First Methodist Church

The Evening Choir of the First Methodist Episcopal Church will hold practice at 7 o'clock Thursday evening at the church for members and nearby parishioners.

First Methodist Episcopal Church

Ohio University house mothers honor Grace Marquis dinner

Fraternity and sorority house mothers at Ohio University honored Miss Grace Marquis, Omera Beta Pi house mother, with a surprise birthday dinner at the Colonial. Mrs Kail of Zeta Tau Alpha served as toastmaster and the event closed with a round of bridge.

Fraternity and Sorority Mothers of Ohio University Grace Marquis Omera Beta Pi Kail Zeta Tau Alpha House Bridge

Health officials visit Zanesville for commissioners meeting

Dr. J. M. Higgins Athens County Health Commissioner Miss Mell and Miss Morgan attended a health commissioners and nurses meeting in Zanesville on Thursday. Mrs. Higgins accompanied Doctor Higgins and they visited their brother and sister-in-law Dr. and Mrs H Higgins and daughter Miss Rachel Higgins.

J. M. Higgins Athens County Mell Morgan Zanesville

Navy veteran Anthony Francis Tadden moves to reserve status

Anthony Francis Tadden, who served 16 years in the United States Navy, is transitioning from active duty to the reserve fleet. His wife Mrs. Tadden and daughter Betty reside in Norfolk, Virginia, while the family currently stays with Mrs. Anna Penrod at 68 Mound Street in Athens.

Anthony Francis Tadden United States Navy Tadden Betty Norfolk Athens Anna Penrod Mound Street Reserve Naval Fleet

Open House To Public Thursday At Ohio University Site

Home Management House at 54 East Union Street linked with Ohio University will be open to the public Thursday night until 9 o'clock. The event invites community members to tour the premises and learn about household management programs.

Home Management House East Union Street Ohio University

Delphian Society Studies Italian Opera at Westfall Home

Mrs Ural Westfall hosted the Delphian Society on Van Vorhes Street for a Tuesday session. The program study “Italian Opera” featured Topica given by Miss Delle Finsterwald and several list members including Mr R A Dalton Mrs Pred Wheaton Mrs G Bean Mrs W D Walther and Mrs H A McCaskill.

Ural Westfall van Vorhes Street Delphian Society Delle Finsterwald R. A. Dalton Pred Wheaton G. Bean W. D. Walther H. A. McCaskill

Business and Provisional Women’s Club Meets After Pot Luck

A pot luck supper at 6 30 Thursday will precede the Business and Provisional Women’s Club meeting in the City Building club room. Mr and Mrs George Varlos 17 Walker Street announce the birth of a son Arthur Tony on Monday April 21. Mr and Mrs O Q I Hoisington and two children went to Columbus today on business and return Thursday.

R. A. Dalton Charles Wyatt The Presbyterian Church Dalton Strathmore Boulevard Business George Varlos Walker Street Arthur Tony OQ. I. Hoisington Columbus

Mr. GL Miller Travels to New York on Business

Mr. GL Miller is in New York City this week conducting business, with meetings slated at multiple firms. He is engaging with partners and plans return later this week.

GL. Miller New York City

Central PTA Meeting Set For Thursday Afternoon

The Central Parent Teacher Association will hold a meeting Thursday afternoon at 8 o'clock in the school building.

Central Parent-Teacher Association

Birth of Bonnie Jean to Mr and Mrs Thomas Guess

Mr and Mrs Thomas Guess of Mary Street announce the birth of a daughter named Bonnie Jean on Sunday April 20.

Mro Thomas Guess Mary Street Bonnie Jean

Mrs Jagers Leaves for Galion to Join Embalmer Husband

Ida Larch Mrs Paul Jagers departed for Galion to join her husband Paul Jagers who works as an embalmer there.

Paul Jagers Ida Larch Galion Mr. Jagers

Woman from Cincinnati Killed in Batavia Crash

Mrs. Sarah Bauer, 60, of Cincinnati, was killed when her car collided with a truck near Batavia on April 28. The crash occurred on a local highway and authorities investigated the incident.

Batavia Sarah Bauer Cincinnati Here

Children to Sing in Operettas at Chauncey

Chauncey April 23 Pupils from Chauncey Schools present operettas Picnic in the Woods and Mid-summer Night Tonight in the high school auditorium. About 125 children participate under Mrs Justine Grown with teachers assistance. Ruth Worstell of Uhrichsville accompanies a graduate student from Ohio University.

Chauncey Justine Grown

Ralph Cathran Celebrates Birthday Surprise at Home

Ralph Cathran marked his birthday with a surprise gathering at his home on April 23. He hosted friends for an informal social evening ending with a cafeteria supper and gifts from family. The cake was cut by Mrs. Arthur Burchfield, cousin of McCathran.

Wolfe announces birth of son in Athens home

Mr and Mrs Alton Wolfe announce the birth of a son at their Athens home. The baby weighs 9 pounds 1 ounce. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs A E Wolfe and Mr and Mrs James Bell of The Plains.

Hauncey S. Alton Wolfe Wanda Powell Athens Jack Alton A. E. Wolfe Ens James B Ell the Plains

Easter guests listed for Chauncey event at home

Apr 23 guests include Lloyd Stanley Chauncey and their son in law and daughters Mrs William Robinett and Miss Bertha Stanley of Ambus. Miss Stanley has prominence in the Capital City.

Easter Thauncey Lloyd Stanley Chauncey Master R William Robinett Bertha Stanley Ambus Stanley

Measles Spreads Through Chauncey and Nearby Towns

Measles has spread in Chauncey Millfield and The Plains causing many children to miss school over recent weeks. Chauncey 1.0.0.F. Lodge and Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge will mark the 111th anniversary with a program at the Knights of Pythias Hall followed by social hour and refreshments.

Chauncey Millfield Plains Chauncey 1 F. Lodge Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Knights of Pythias

Plains M. E. Church Grounds Being Beautified

Members of The Plains M. E. Church clean the church grounds on April 23 planting flowers and beautifying the lawn. All church members are urged to help with the work.

Chauncey Plains M. E. Church

Recital Tonight by Marcellene Woodrum in Clifton

Clifton West Virginia senior Marcellene Woodrum of the Ohio University School of Music will present a recital tonight in Clifton. The event features performances by the student artist showcasing classical selections and contemporary works.

Marcellene Woodrum Clifton W. Va Ohio University School of Music

Pocahontas Lodge Bazaar and Dance At D of P Hall

The Pocahontas Lodge bazaar and dance in the D of P Hall drew large crowds last Saturday. A mystery guest in men's regalia delighted attendees, with Isabell Brown winning a Foster basket for guessing the guest’s identity. Easter services were held at the Church of Christ with a children's program and sermon by Rev. Homer Vian.

F. E. Boudinot Pocahontas Lodge D. of P. Hall Or. McDaniel Isabell Brown Foster Charles Robinett Phillip Powell Charles Loffler Oscar Simpson Millfield Church of Christ Homer Vian Glouster Herman Chloe Trimble Lyons

Car Collision on the Mast Millfield Bridge

Cars collided on the Mast Millfield bridge. Lyons car lost a front wheel and bent fender while Chloe car sustained no serious damage. Miss Elizabeth Kaszonyl remains bedridden from knee injuries suffered in a wreck three weeks earlier.

Mast Millfield Lyons Chloe Elizabeth Kaszonyl Frank McDaniel Ralph Brown Chauncey

Easter Social Roundup In Athens County

Local residents hosted Easter dinners and visits across New Lexington Columbus Nelsonville Chauncey and Athens County. Families mentioned include Boudinot Cale Tracy White North and Brown with guests from Portsmouth Wrimble and Banesville. A finger injury and a dressing party on Shade Creek are noted.

William Brown Columa William Cale Ronald Rebinett It McMennis Nelsonville Carl Wile Denis Cale Columbus Vaughn Earich Homer Tracy Thomas Treacy Milton Tracs Emma ‘Tracy Hugo Theisenson Athens Gelda Boudinot Middletown Boudinet Alvin White Broadwell Henry North Floyd Crabtre Robert the Plains Herman North Danters Allen Riley Chauncey Danter Clarence Brown Orley Wolfe Wrimble Woods Frank Ferret Portsmouth Abe Rankin Mary Lou

Athens Boys Rank Highest in General Scholarship Test

Robert Wagner of Athens High School topped the General Scholarship Contest held Saturday at the Junior High School Building for area high school seniors. Ted Preston of Athens High School scored high as well in the same event.

Athens Robert Wagner Athens High School Ted Preston

Seniors Compete In County Exam At Athens High

Sixty two seniors entered the county exam supervised by H. M. McVay with three dozens earning honorable mention. Honors went to Anna Evans Ath ens High School John Mingus Hollister High School Mildred Giesecke Athens High School Helford Hematey Grouster High School Lawrence Seibert Netwonville Kuegh Scheel Oliver Cooper Hollister High School werden Stevenson Chauncey High School Mildred Murphey Athens High School Matt Kytta Glouster High School Lawrence Bowe The Winning High School Webster Dalton Athens High School and Robert Huenefelt Nelsonville High School.

Ond Arvilla Pierus Nelsonville High School H. M. McVay Weereo Anna Evans Athens High School John Mingus Hollister High School Mildred Giesecke Athens High

Appeal Sentence Chillicothe April 23

In Chillicothe on April 23 Miss Mabel Loews, former state…

Chillicopehie Mabel Loews

Vinel advertised as energy aid for nervous fatigue

Mrs Buck notes change after taking Vinel for menopause and life unrest. The ad claims Vinel restores strength sleep and appetite, with urging to readers to buy from Gibson's Pharmacy in Nelsonville and Gem Pharmacy.

Buck Gibson's Pharmacy Nelsonville Gem Pharmacy

Highway employee to appeal two-year Marysville forgery sentence

A highway employee ready to appeal a two year sentence after being found guilty in Commonweal Court of forging a State Highway Department check. The verdict was delivered late yesterday in Marysville.

Marysville Eformatory State

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