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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1934
Page
6
English landscape gardener Ralph Hancock notes a rising national interest in gardens driven by women's club gardens and flower shows. He observes neighbors and grandmothers actively gardening, learning methods, and improving American gardens step by step.
An Athens Pharmacy markets Indo-Vin as a groundbreaking liquid formula of 29 medicinal plants said to relieve stomach trouble within minutes. Priced at a few cents daily, it claims to aid digestion, detoxify the blood, and support kidneys and liver without habit forming drugs.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Billet announce the birth of a daughter, Mary Catherine, at Youngstown Hospital on Friday July 27. Columbus Golden Woman's Relief Corps will meet Friday at 7 30 p m in the Red Men's Hall.
A Paris fashion piece describes the rise of "milkman pajamas" and a nonchalant, well groomed look for women. It covers beach, sport, and evening wear with cotton fabrics, exotic prints, and slack outfits. It notes South Sea influences, denuded tops still in fashion, sun protection hoods, and black veil hats on European beaches.
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Mansfield and son Orland returned Sunday from a motor trip to Groveport visiting Mrs. Mansfield's parents and in Columbus visiting Mr. and Mrs. Y. A. Yoder. Their daughter Martha Mansfield stays with grandparents in Groveport for the summer. Rexford Koons was a guest at his mother E. F. Koons's home Tuesday. he is playing a return engagement with Sammy Kaye's Orchestra at Indian Lake Ohio after a two week coast to coast broadcast from Pleasant Lake Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Smith and daughter Faye and Miss Harriett Plumley returned to Loveland Monday after visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Algeo. they attended a home-coming at New England Sunday. Miss Maude Lee Dorsey of 97 North Congress Street is in Columbus this week for an educational conference.
Mr and Mrs H A Young announce the birth of a daughter born in July at Columbia Hospital Pittsburgh. She is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs J W Young Reynoldsburg PA and Mr and Mrs Arthur Hickman 8 Sunnyside Drive Athens.
A fragmented note shows a caller reassures a recipient about the baby and insists on the importance of telephone service. The speaker promises to explain why the telephone should never be taken away, hinting at personal frustration and a desire for reliable communication.
Alteta Mart offers timeless advice on happiness and self care. Focus on contentment, avoid fretful thoughts, and schedule daily activities that bring joy whether reading music cooking or viewing art. Laugh smile and address hurts directly to brighten eyes and expression.
Rumors from diplomatic circles say Princess Maria daughter of King Victor Emmanuel of Italy may marry Archduke Otto pretender to the Austrian throne. The union would secure Otto of Italy support for restoring the Austrian monarchy.
State Highway Patrol announces new policy: motorists driving without lights rear vision mirrors or with faulty brakes will be arrested without warning and arraigned before the nearest magistrate. Lt Harrod of Athens headquarters says the crackdown aims to wipe out road hazards and cut accident tolls.
The article lists heirloom pieces from Mrs. H. C. O’Bleness including a mahogany two-drawer stand with acorn carving, a mirrored heirloom from Phebe Lindsley, cherry candle stand from Wickham, ash dining table, walnut items such as Jenny Lind bed and several tables, plus a tear drop glass honey dish and a 100-year-old Riggs glass dish.
Captain Mike Dolan head of the Hercules whale exhibit arrived at the Athens depot. Once a Boston Red Sox pitcher, he also played for the Washington Senators and the Nats before a broken wrist ended his baseball career. He plans a whale party for Children’s Home guests with eight dozen ice cream tidbits.
A Thursday ice cream social on the Central Avenue Church lawn from 6 to 9 pm will offer homemade ice cream and cake. Proceeds fund church redecorating efforts.
The Walburn family reunion will be held Sunday August 5 at the Wellston Water Works Park near Lake Alma.
Combined efforts of Woman's Benefit Association members and families made the all day picnic at the Josten camp grounds in Hockingport a success. Transportation committee members included Bessie Cooley Anna Stauffer and Agnes Padden. Entertainment and refreshment teams included Ora Hanning May Smith Anna Josten Ida Wise Sadie Frebault Jane Gleason Iva Brannon Lucille Newcome and Edna Junod. Lenore Wood sang and played guitar with her mother Mrs. Wood supplying 15 gallons of iced lemonade. The Jostens provided the picnic site motorboat and refreshments while members contributed to a plentiful lunch and supper.
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