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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1934

Page

6

Esther Class Shower Honors Mrs. Roy Cline

Mrs. Roy Cline was honored by forty members of the Esther Class of the Christian Church with a handkerchief shower at her home 16 McKinley Avenue Monday evening. A planted pot and cards of greetings accompanied the gifts. Mrs. J A Wharton and Mrs. G Rytma baked a large cake and Mrs. Wharton sang German solos as the class and friends enjoyed refreshments.

Roy Cline Esther The Christian Church McKinley Avenue J. A. Wharton G. Rytma

Knights Templar Inspection Friday at Athens Commandery No. 16

F C Schoedinger of Columbus will inspect Athens Commandery No. 16 at the Masonic Temple Friday night, with members from surrounding commanderies invited. One candidate will receive the Order of the Temple, followed by a ritual and lunch. Then a social noting guests Mr and Mrs Guy D Manna and Mr and Mrs George Manna with Donna Mae in New Brighton, Pa.

F. C. Schoedinger Columbus Grand Commandery of Ohio Knights Templar Athens Masonic Temple Order of the Temple Guy D. Manna George Manna Donna Mae New Brighton William Finsterwald West Union Street

Carter’s Liver Pills Ad Boosts Bile Flow

An old advertisement extols Carter’s Little Liver Pills to stimulate two pounds of bile daily. It claims when bile is blocked digestion fails, gas forms, and the body feels run down. The copy warns against substitutes and urges asking for Carter’s Liver Pills on a red-labeled package.

Carter C.M. Cae

Athens People Attend Glouster Inspection

Sixteen Athens men and women attended the annual inspection of Thea Chapter Order of Eastern Star at Glouster yesterday. Participants from Athens include Mrs. Clara Davis Mrs. J A Palmer Mrs. Georgia Kilpatrick Mrs Elizabeth Aumiller Mrs H T Wise Mrs Clara Frank Mrs Thor Olson Mrs Ed Cullums Mrs Nim Wamsley Mr and Mrs H T Phillips Mr and Mrs Will Drake Mr and Mrs P J Huffman and Mrs C B Dillon who will remain in Glouster for several days.

Athens Thea Chapter Order of Eastern Star Glouster Clara Davis J. A. Palmer Georgia Kilpatrick Elizabeth Aumiller H. T. Wise Clara Frank Thor Olson Ed Cullums Nim Wamsley H. T. Phillips Will Drake

German Band Puts Pep Into Athens High Concert

A large crowd attended the Athens High School Band Concert last night as five players in dark suits and derby hats performed a German program. Roger Welsh, Howard Woods, Vaughn Droz, Clayton Smith, and Lloyd Kelley were featured. Kenneth Kay conducted. Highlights included Wedding of the Wind a clarinet solo by Welsh and Star Spangled Banner at closing.

Bin Gwei Drei Lloyd Kelley Athens Augustine Roger Welsh Howard Woods Vaughn Droz Clayton Smith Paul Lewis Esther Cokenougher Sylvia Robert Bird Victor Herbert

Betty Engh Among State Contest Leaders

Betty Engh, 13, daughter of N A Engh of Garnet Beverage Waterford and granddaughter of F Beverage of University Terrace, ranked among the top 25 percent in a state eighth grade scholarship test. She achieved an average of 92.75, just 1.75 points below the high score, with hundreds of county and state pupils taking part.

Betty Stevers Engh N. A. Engh Garnet Beverage Waterford

Athens Women Attend Nelsonville Missionary Session

Twenty one Athens women participated in the fifty fifth annual session of the Athena Presbyterian Church Woman's Missionary Society held in Nelsonville on Tuesday and Wednesday. Members listed include Mrs W L Gard and Mrs Everett Parker among eighteen others.

Athens Woman's Missionary Society of the Athena Presbyterian Church Nelsonville

Honor Ohio Woman at Boston Conference

Ohio delegates at the National League of Women Voters biennial convention in Boston held a supper conference to honor state president Mrs. N. M. Stanley of Dayton. She received a gavel from the board of directors presented by retiring national president Miss Bell Sherwin. Dr. Leonard D. White spoke on standards of public personnel and Gov. John G. Winant discussed public relief and state responsibility.

Ohio National League of Women Voters Boston N. M. Stanley Dayton Bell Sherwin Stanley Ohio League Ohw Leonard D. White U. S Civil Service Commission

Court News in Common Pleas Court

Mary Phelps sues for divorce from Wil lamas Phelps in Athens County Common Pleas Court charging he was previously married to Verta Carsey in 1918 and used the name William R. Turnbull at that time. She seeks custody of their six year old and accuses gross neglect and adultery. Separately Dale Hart sues Lewis Harra in the same court claiming $800 on a promissory note with six percent interest from May 4 1028.

Common Pleas Court Willamas Phelps Mary Phelps Athens County Dale Hart Lewis Harra

Annuals for a lively year garden

The piece explains annuals sprout from seed, mature, then die within one year. It notes they like rich, shallow soil and top-dressings, and suggests varieties like Calendula, Salvia, heliotrope, verbena, ageratum, mignonette, sweet alyssum, and Golden Gleam nasturtium. It covers sowing, flowering timelines, saving seeds, and lime use for nonflowering stocks, with Petunia sowing tips.

Veterans in Athens County gain thousands via new measure

Executive secretary Rose Rutherford of the Red Cross says Congress enacted a measure in March boosting veterans and dependents pensions in Athens County. Adjustments started in April, with some recipients already receiving larger checks. no action or new claims are needed.

Athens County Congress Rose Rutherford The Red Cross Rutherford

Beasley 62 Former Athens Resident Dies in Columbus

Edmond Wheeler Beasley age 62 a Columbus general contractor and former Athens resident died Wednesday in Grant Hospital Columbus from lymphatic leukemia He had lived in Columbus 43 years born Athens son of the late Mr and Mrs Lorenzo Beasley He leaves a widow Mrs Lillian Beasley and three brothers John C Pearl A and William L Funeral services set for 2 PM Saturday at 42 Miami Avenue Columbus and 230 PM at Mayflower Congregational Church.

Edmond Wheeler Beasley Athens Grant Hospital Columbus Mr. Beasley Lorenzo Beasley D. M. Beasley McKinley Avenue F. J. Beasley Ohio State University Medical School Miami Avenue Mayflower Congregational Church Beasley

Personal Tax Books Closed in Athens County

Tangible and intangible personal tax collections for December totaled 18 721.01 and 12 470.08 respectively after two extensions by the State Tax Commission. Delinquent personal property taxes paid reached 1 56543 with penalties remitted under state laws. Real estate taxes in December set a record at 402 161.72, about 10 000 above 1933.

Athens County State Tax Commission G. D. Gorham Gorham

Spanish War Veterans Rally Planned in Ironton

A large delegation from Athens County plans to attend an all day meeting of the Southeastern Ohio Boosters Association of the United Spanish War Veterans in Ironton on Sunday April 2 Q D Dailey is commander of the Athens County Camp. Speaking will include Scott Wehe state commander Rice W Means editor of the National Tribune Congressman Thomas A Jenkins and Judge E E Corn Ironton.

Athens County Southeastern Ohio Boosters Association of the United Spanish War Veterans Ironton Q. D. Dailey Scott Wehe Columbus Rice W. Means Washington, D. C The National Tribune Thomas A. Jenkins E .B. Corn

Oliver Edgerton 68 Buried at Chesterhill

Oliver Edgerton 68 native of Chesterhill died recently leaving a wife four daughters and one son J Russell Edgerton of Cleveland. Survived by three sisters and two brothers, he belonged to Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodges. Burial held in Chesterhill. Nearby items note local attendances and moves.

Chesterhill Oliver Edgerton Lulu Wood Linden N. J Alice Faires Earl Bowman Florence Harmar J. Russell Edgerton Cleveland Addie Bartlett Sonora Mattie Zumbro Ella Hopkins George Patterson Columbus Athena Ohio Fuel Gas Company Carl Patterson John V. Bowman Columbiana County Friends Church

Portland Family Called to Wheeling Illness

Portland news notes a large Lee family summoned to Wheeling due to Louis Lee’s serious illness. The report lists relatives visiting, travels from Parkersburg and Hamburg New York, reforestation campers from Three Rivers California, and several local domestic visits and illnesses including Claude Price.

Portland J. Lee Wheeling Louis Lee Columbus Anna Price Etta Coats Harry Price Chesterhill A. A

Priscilla Class Meets Friday at Mrs Reese Home

The Priscilla Class of the M. E. Church will gather Friday night at the home of Mrs. T. R. Reese on Summit Street for a church group meeting.

Glouster Priscilla M. E. Church T. R. Reese Summit Street

Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers Club Meets at Chapter House

Fifteen mothers of the Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers Club gathered at the chapter house on North College Street Tuesday afternoon. The group held a business meeting and joint dinner with the actives, followed by a short business session by the active chapter after the meal.

A. Club Alpha Gamma Delta North College Street

Fathers Night Noted by East Side P T A

East Side P T A held its final meeting of the school year with reports from committees and new officers elected Mrs L C Staats and Mrs Walter Porter were re elected as president and treasurer respectively. Mr Walter Porter was named first vice president and Mrs A R Kresge second vice president Dr R J Studer spoke on The Effect of Diet and Teeth on Health noting regional climate conditions and vitamin D foods for health An outdoor program by children is set for May 16 under Ruth McConnel supervision and the meeting closed with a social hour.

East Side L. C. Staats Walter Porter Merna Mills A. R. Kresge R. J. Studer Ruth McConnel

Local Moves and Family Visits Theme

Chesterhill resident J. T. Randall moves to Columbus to live with son Will Randall. Mrs May Hill returns to Zanesville after caring for sister Miss Lulu Wright. Others, including Mrs Ida King and Mrs Blanche Ridgely, return from Canton. Miss Jo Murphey visits with her mother Ethel Cain. Oliver Michener and Miss Louise Starling also noted in Morgan County. Starling sisters swap roles at Hossom School.

J. T. Randall Columbus Will Randall May Hill Zanesville Lulu Wright Hill Adah Parkins Ida King Blanche Ridgely Canton Jo Murphey Ethel Cain Oliver Michener Sioux Falls Eliza Michener William Taylor Morgan County Helen Starling Marietta Hospital Louise Starling Hossom School

Mrs. L. Clarke Speaks to M. E. Sorority on Marriage

Mrs. L. Clarke addressed the M. E. Sorority at the Wesley Foundation of the M. E. Church on men and marriage citing divorce rates and stressing self understanding and choosing a mate. She urged marriage as a great adventure adding happiness to life.

Lloyd Clarke Kappa Phi Wesley Foundation M. E. Church Clarke

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