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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1933

Page

6

Athens Woman's Music Club elects officers for Brahms program

At the April meeting held at Miss Mary T. Noss home 48 University Terrace Athens the Athens Woman's Music Club elected officers for 1933 1994 Miss Mary T. Noss president Mrs Margaret A Benedict vice president Mrs H G Stalder treasurer Mrs BE MH Gaylord secretary Miss Joy Cutler corresponding secretary Miss Mariama Bing choral director A Brahms centennial program followed with a life of Brahms and a varied music program including vocal piano and string selections performed by club members.

Athens Woman's Music Club Mary T. Noss University Terrace Margaret A. Benedict H. G. Stalder BE. MH. Gaylord Joy Cutler Mariama Bing Lloyd W. Clarke Johannes Brahms Brahms H. J. Goodwin

Miss Keller on seeing three days to observe life

A reminiscence of Miss Helen Keller’s essay Three Days To See invoked at a state Federated Clubs convention. The piece imagines what she would choose to view in three days and urges readers to use their eyes fully. Also brief local items note births, a hospital emergency, and a Sunday trip.

Miss Keller

Mrs Mary Kelly Surprised on 72nd Birthday

Mrs Mary Kelly celebrated her 72nd birthday at 49 Stewart Street with a surprise dinner. Guests included Clifford Kelly and many relatives from Nelsonville Guysville Hebbardsville and Hebbardsville area. The cake was baked by Agron Brown and gifts honored the occasion.

Mary Kelly Clifford Kelly Stewart Street Sam Carl Starkey Kathleen Simonton Charles Cottoner Nelsonville Aaron Brown Bert Guysville Wilbur Elder Mary Hebbardsville Madam Chow Bobby Nora Kelly Ruth Kelly Ben Dicken Ifford Kelly

Benefit Bridge Friday Night Aids Church Growth

The Woman's Auxiliary of the Church of the Good Shepherd sponsors a 7:30 Friday bridge event in the Parish Room at East State and Carpenter Streets. Both auction and contract bridge will be played to raise funds. the date was moved from Thursday due to Norman Thomas’s appearance at the A A W banquet.

Woman's Auxiliary Church of the Good Shepherd East State and Carpenter Streets Norman Thomas

Miss Louise Field Heads Ohio University Faculty Women's Club

Miss Louise Field, head of Lindley Hall and assistant professor of history, was elected president of the Ohio University Faculty Women's Club at the annual meeting in the new club house at 35 South College Street. Officers include Gladys M. Williams as vice president and Mary Brokaw as recording secretary, with Irene Devlin retiring after two years as executive head.

Louise Field Lindley Hall Ohio University Faculty Women's Club Miss Field Gladys M. Williams Mary Brokaw Anna Lois Saum Clara DeLand Dora Moore Margaret Lax Faculty Women’s Club South College Street Irene Devlin

Miriam Class Meets Here Monday Night

The Miriam Class of the Christian Church met at Miss Nelle Weber's home on 105 North Lancaster Street Monday night. After a business session several contests were enjoyed with prize winners Miss Doris Cullums Miss Charmione Fersons and Miss Jand. Members present included Miss Jamn ita Davidson Mrs Helen Saylor Miss Rowena Sprout Miss Leota Russell Miss Ellen Stokoe Miss Doris Cullums Mia Jessie Miller and teacher Mrs Thelma Robinson. Guests included Miss Louise Rowland and Miss Charmione Persons both students at Ohio University.

Miriam The Christian Church Nelle Weber Lancaster Street Doris Cullums Charmione Fersons Jand Jamnita Davidson Helen Saylor Rowena Sprout Leota Russell Ellen Stokoe Mia Jessie Miller Thelma Robinson Louise Rowland Charmione Persons Ohio University

Athenians To Attend Federation Events At Columbus Convention

The thirty seventh annual Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs convention opened in Columbus with a 4 to 6 pm tea at the Governor's mansion hosted by Miss Mary Louise White and the Columbus Federation. Helen Keller will speak tonight and at all evening meetings in support of the American Foundation for the Blind. Delegates from Athens include Miss Jane K Atwood and others from Pallas Club and Higley Study Circle. Social and travel notes recap visits by several Athens residents and relatives amid convention activities.

Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs Columbus Governor's Mansion Mary Louise White Columbus Federation of Women's Clubs Helen Keller Miss Keller American Foundation For the Blind Athens Jane K. Atwood Clara Weihr Amy Weihr Pallas Club George Coe Higley Study Circle E. B. Smith J. T. Merwin R. L. Morton Arthur Boyle R. W. Hixson Rueasell

Accessories Add Chic Detail to Spring Suits in Hollywood

Hollywood fashion notes spotlight spring suits styled with hats gloves scarves and contrasting colors. Una Merkey Kay Francis Irene Dunn Virginia Bruce Helen Vinson Glenda Farrell and Claudette Colbert showcase coordinated ensembles in gray navy brown mustard and cream tones with accessories completing each look.

Kay Francis Irene Dunn Virginia Bruce Helen Vinson Glenda Farrell Claudette Colbert

Mother's Day Drives Safety Message Across Nation

The movement pledges to raise public demand for improved maternity care with a May 14 Mother’s Day focus. The Maternity Center Association estimates half of 16 000 annual maternity deaths are preventable and will host a New York rally May 12 led by Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt with other dignitaries.

Mothers of America Womens Clubs Maternity Center Association of New York City Grace Morrison Poole General Federation of Women's Clubs Julia K. Jaffray Department of Public Welfare Federation America

Name Two More to Scholarship Teams

Charles Mathews of Albany and Adelaide Stright of Waterloo will represent the Athens County scholarship teams in twelfth grade English and general science after tests and tie eliminations. Sylvia Hull of Albany won first in twelfth grade English with three tied for second. Milda Rosser of Waterloo led general science with two tied for second. Two representatives earn a county team of 30 for the District-State scholarship tests on May 6.

Charles Mathews Albany Adelaide Stright Waterloo Athens County Sylvia Hull Milda Rosser Wasterloo

Swiss to Maintain Gold Standard Amid Gold Debate

The Swiss cabinet announced after a lengthy review that Switzerland will stay on the gold standard. The decision comes after extended discussions of national monetary policy and gold reserves.

Berne U.2 Switzerland

Italian Finance Minister Sails to Join Roosevelt Talks

Genoa April 2 Guido Jung minister of finance named by Premier Mussolini to represent him in economic conversations with President Roosevelt sailed for New York today on the Conte Savoia. He is accompanied by a staff of aides.

Genoa Italy Guido Jung Mussolini Roosevelt New York Conte Savoia Ala Caperta

Marietta Man Dies In Nitro Explosion

Zanesville Ohio April 25 Clif ford Sloan of Marietta general manager of the Producers Torpedo Company was believed killed in a nitro glycerin plant blast at Black Hand 17 miles west of Zanesville Two magazines exploded bricks were blown into tree trunks and sheet metal torn from the roof wrapped around branches Part of a body believed to be Sloan was found he was the only man near the plant

Zanesville Clifford Sloan Marietta Producers Torpedo Company Black Hand Here Sloan

Wisconsin to Vote to Repeal Dry Law

Delegates at Wisconsin prohibition repeal convention in Madison pledged unanimous support for repealing the Eighteenth Amendment. Wisconsin would be the second state to back repeal after Michigan voted against the dry law. Formal balloting occurs at a constitutional convention with 15 pledged delegates including one woman on the ticket.

Madison Wis U.R Wisconsin Michigan

Letters From Akron Found in Northwest

Three letters dropped from the dirigible Akron while passing over Seattle nearly a year ago were found hanging from a handkerchief parachute in a tree just north of the city. Instructions read Please mail these. They were written while we were passing over Bremerton.

Seattle Wash Bremerton

Will Live in Athens Mr and Mrs Ted Cowen Move Here

Mr and Mrs Ted Cowen from Jackson Michigan will live in Athens with Mrs T L Morgan their mother in Carpenter Street He has been a district manager for Reali Silk Company in Michigan and will head all Ohio offices He and Amy Morgan are Ohio University graduates active in campus student affairs

Ted Cowen Amy Morgan Jackson Mich Athens T. L. Morgan Carpenter Street Cowen Reali Silk Company Michigan Ohio Ohio University

Consider Summer Trip to Canal Zone From New York to Panama

Dr C E of Ohio University announces plans for a summer geography and geology field trip to Central America. About 160 people are considering joining. departures July 13 from New York City, with stops in Panama Canal Zone western Central America Mexico Los Angeles and San Francisco for interior excursions.

Ohio University Central America C E New York City Panama Canal Zone Mexico Los Angeles San Francisco Western Parks Chicago

Excellent Impression Report From Herriot On Roosevelts View

Edouard Herriot told the French council of ministers in Paris that his first talk with President Roosevelt left an excellent impression. President Lebrun presided as the ministerial council met to study the report.

Paris U.R Edouard Herriot Washington Council of Ministers Rooseveltt Lebrun Minsterial Council Herriot

Mines Active in Chauncey District Today

The five mines operating in the Chauncey district are No. 104 No. 107 Luhrig Black Diamond and No. 69 at Bailey Run.

Chauncey Luhrig Black Diamond Bailey Run

Hunley announce birth of son Wayne Edward in Chauncey

Mr and Mrs Robert Hunley announce the birth of a son named Wayne Edward on April 22 in Chauncey. The mother is Hazel Fink Chauncey formerly.

Chauncey Robert Hunley Wayne Edward Hazel Fink

Local visitors and relatives gather in Chauncey and Millfield

Mr and Mrs Charles McCall of Lancaster spent Sunday in Chauncey with his parents the McCalls. Edith Bedford of Chicago visits Chauncey to see her brother and sister in law the Brickers. Denver Bricker and daughter Mary Carolyn join Omen and West party in Millfield. Marietta Chadwell hosts Clara Misner. George Fluhart, formerly Chauncey, visits last week. Harold Blower family spend Sunday with Greens Run hosts the Leakes. Hazel La Hugh visits Glouster. John Fulton visits Millfield. Eyre Prushing and daughter visit from Columbus with Herman Theisen and family near Amesville. Ruth La Hugh from Columbus visits her siblings Virgil and Mozelle La Hugh and Hazel La Hugh. Verne Robinett and children of Haydenville tour Midfield with Mrs. William Sisson and family.

Charles McCall Lancaster Chauncey J. H. McCall Edith Bedford Chicago Denver Bricker Mary Carolyn McKinley Omen Isaiah West Columbus Millfield William Omen Marie Glouster John Fulton Greens Run Daniel Fulton Eyre Prushing Herman Theisen Edward Quinn Amesville Ruth la Hugh Virgil la Hugh Mozelle Hazel la Hugh Verne Robinett Haydenville Midlfield Mr. Robinett William Sisson

Lydia E. Pinkham's Tablets for Women Ad

An old 50 cent Lydia E. Pinkham's Tablets advertisement promotes relief and prevention of periodic pain and related disorders. It claims no narcotics and markets the product as a modern medicine addressing the cause, with persistent use offering permanent relief sold by all druggists.

67 Join Church of Ching During Revival

Rev. G. B. Courtney reports 67 additions in the evangelistic campaign in Chauncey Trimble Greens Run and Taylor Ridge Churches of Christ. Two weeks of services were held at each church with 48 additions in Trimble and 12 at Taylor Ridge and Greens Run respectively. A reception for new members will be held at each church. Greens Run closing service drew 180 present with a Trimble delegation of 40. Beatrice Hixon, now of Baltimore, Ohio, was soloist.

Chauncey G. B. Courtney Churches of Christ Trimble Greens Run Taylor Ridge Fred Gardner Middleport O. W. Williams Pomeroy Courtney Beatrice Hixon Baltimore Ohio

Senior Class Play I Will I Won't at Chauncey High

Chauncey April 25. The Senior Class play I Will I Won't directed by Miss Floride Sprague and Mr Clyde Morris will be presented in the High School Auditorium Wednesday night April 26 at 8 o clock. A new flood light and spot will enhance the production. Between act numbers include a sextet by senior boys William Smith Joe Civille Laurence Shields Clifford Shafer John Rankin and Paul Daugherty and a duet by Dorothy Gillespie and Garnet Morris. Clifford Shafer is stage manager and Kendall Swart Willard Fielder are property managers.

Chauncey Floride Sprague Clyde Morris Chauncey-Dover High School William Smith Joe Civille Laurence Shields Clifford Shafer John Rankin Paul Daugherty Dorothy Gillespie Garnet Morris Kendall Swart Willard Fielder

Funeral services held for O. E. Miner in Trimble

Funeral services for O. E. Miner aged 73 were conducted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Clark in Trimble Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Burial followed in the McDougal cemetery. Rev. G. B. Courtney of the Church of Christ officiated.

Chauncey O. E. Miner Lewis Clark Trimble McDougal G. B. Courtney Church of Christ

Surprise Pf Ladies Aid Society Honors Mrs Chadwell

The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church planned a birthday celebration for Mrs Chadwell on Saturday night. A social followed with attendees including Mrs Emma Rankin, Mrs C Ho, Mrs W James, Mrs Eberne B, Mrs Simpkins, Mrs John Martin, Mrs Brown, Mr and Mrs Simpson, Miss Dorothy and Gillespie, Miss May, and others.

Chaunceyy April Chadwell Ladies’ Aid Society of M. E. Church Emma Rankin Love C. ¢ Ho. W. James Eberne B F. Simpkins John John Martin Brown Ma Simpson Ang Mis Ard Dorothy and Gillespie Miss May Clara Misner Fran F Chadwey Orris Chadwey Chadwell Ray Ang Giag Allen Kifils Ua Ssleta Berth Ay

Mrs Adilie Schon Succumbs in Dover Towne Funeral Plans

Mrs Adilie Schon dies in Dover Towne. Funeral services will be held Thursday in Chauncey. The obituary notes her four year old son and other family members. Further details are unreadable in the damaged text.

Chauncey Elizabeth

Needle Club Travel Plans to Millfield April 3

Needle Club will transport Fulton residents to Millfield by bus on the night of April 3. The trip aims to connect members with the Millfield Needle Club activities and events.

Millfield Fulton

Chauncey Delays Distrect Meeting With Announced Time

Chauncey officials announced a district meeting for April 6 in the afternoon at a designated location in Chauncey Sugar Creek and Bea, with details to be provided.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Chauncey Sugar Creek Bea

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Athens Woman’s Music Club Brahma Carl Roberts Vera Board Hunter McFarland Irene Witham G. O. Linscott Minor Mary T. Nosstring Valsees Ruth McConnell Grace Cushman W. R. Phillips Kellogg's Tilory Battle Creek Silvus Oxfords Marian Walters Atlantic Monthly Workaday World Forest Jeffrey Sheltering Arms Hospital Jeffrey Trimble High School Dwight H. Rutherford Nancy Ann Clinton D. C Rutherford Catherine Figg Bertha F. Dailey Darrell MH. Sams Dayton Lloyd Dailey Gales Chocolates Vove Benefit Ooe William Winefordner Helen Marjorie I. N. McHarg Leslie Williams New Marshfield Road Frank Dicken Francis Colley Baker Settlement Myrtle Nicholas McArthur Hollywood Una Merkey Una Merkel Mother’s Day I. M. Foster Court of Claims Washington, D. C Foster Flapper Fanny U.S Pat. Orr GiLaggs Park Akron Canal Zone Cooper Lydia E. Pinkham Church of Ching Ladies’ Aid Society Mrs. Chadw Adilie Schon v Needle Club Durkee Buckeye Dry Kerr
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