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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1932

Page

6

Mrs Patterson Leaves Athens After Visiting Friends

Mrs James R Patterson also known as Winnie Jolley accompanied her father J B Jolley’s body from Manhattan Beach California to Athens for burial and now returns to Highland California. She will pause in Iowa for a brief visit with friends and relatives. Recent visitors to Mrs Lovey Dent included Charles R Dent Elmer R Dent and family from Charleston West Virginia who attended the Alexandria Presbyterian Church centennial celebration.

James R. Patterson Winnie Jolley

Davis Couple Celebrates 25th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Evan Davis long time Taylor Ridge residents marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at home on Sunday. The event honored their daughter Doris who also turned twelve that day. A chicken dinner followed by social time drew about forty guests from Lancaster McConnelsville Athens Jacksonville and Taylor Ridge.

Chauncey Evan Davis Taylor Ridge Doris Lancaster McConnelsville Athens Jacksonville

Bridge Party at Haskins Home Hosted by Alpha Gamma Group

Athens Alpha Gamma Delta hosted a Wednesday bridge gathering at Miss Margaret Haskins's home 159 Grosvenor Street. Hostesses listed include Miss Martha Foster and Miss Mary Helen Lee. guests feature Miss Jane Gill and Miss Mary Jo Twiss among others. Mary Helen Lee won high score. Mary Jo Twiss and Lorene Rodehaver earned guest player honors.

Athens Alpha Gamma Delta Bridge Margaret Haskins Grosvenor Street Martha Foster Mary Louise Walker Mary Helen Lee Margaret Radford Martha Maynard Anabelle Chute Betty Noel Florine Merritt Emma Morton Marcella Horn Ruth Anna Kittle Miss Haskins Jane Gill Mary Jo Twiss Peggy Farmer Betty Guilum Ann Custer Elizabeth Langenberg Lorene Rodehaver Madge McClain Alice McClain Helen Pence Ruth McCann

Lodge Member Honored For Long Service At Meeting

At the Daughters of Union Veterans gathering in the I O O F Hall Mrs Elizabeth Harris Boling received a linen table service and gifts from members in appreciation of her long service as Guide. Also noted were travels of several members and visitors including trips by motor to Los Angeles for the Olympics and visits to Baltimore and Portland.

Daughters of Union Veterans I. O. O. F. Hall Elizabeth Harris Boling Paul Antoinette Bernard Sweeney Joe Coury Wade Tom Athens Los Angeles Calif Portland Oregon Antoinette M. J. Burke San Francisco

M. and H. Circle Meeting At Mrs Ruth Brooks Home

The M. and H. Circle met Tuesday evening at Mrs Ruth Brooks home presided by president Mrs Margaret McHarg. Twelve members attended with stunts games and contests. Readings were given by Mrs Kittie Church. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Hannah Mills. Visitors included F E Burdett Frank Cross Frank Clutts Garnet Engh H T Wise Verna Marquis Dow Southerton H A Junod Mary E Stahl. Next meeting will be hosted by Wilma and Margaret Walburn at their mother Mrs Margaret McHargs home on New Marshfield Road this August.

M. and H. Circle Ruth Brooks Margaret McHarg Kittie Church Hannah Mills F. E. Burdett Frank Cross Frank Clutts Garnet Engh H. T. Wise Verna Marquis Dow Southerton H. A. Junod Mary E. Stahl Wilma Margaret Walburn New Marshfield Road

Party Today Honors Daughter's Birthday

A birthday party for Mary Carolyn Hopkins on her seventh birthday is planned at 171 East State Street. The backyard event runs 2:30 to 4:30 with 22 children, animal cracker zoo hunt, paper hats, whistles, candy favors, and circle seating. Miss Ruth Cone assists.

Rufus C. Hopkins East State Street Mary Carolyn Ruth Cone

Two Fined for Parking Violations in Athens

William F. Smiley and Lucille Barbour received red tags from Athens police on Wednesday for illegal parking. Both were fined $1 by Mayor Robert S. Wood.

William F. Smiley Lucille Barbour Athens Robert S. Wood

McDougal to Have Home-Coming Sunday

McDougal hosts a home-coming on Sunday August 7 with special music short talks and a basket dinner. An ice cream social at the church Saturday night drew many attendees. David Weaver marked his 77th birthday at his son John Weaver’s Chesterhill home, with family and friends.

McDougal Maude O'Neal Edna Linscott Columbus David Weaver John Weaver Chesterhill Elmer Whitlatch Don O'Neal Warren Munn Marietta John Jones Dalleytown Lathrop

Tunney Voices Sought by Democratic Campaign

Robert Jackson of Concord New Hampshire named chairman of the DNC speakers bureau with headquarters at the Hotel Biltmore New York. Gene Tunney, former boxing champion, tops Roosevelt Garner in demand for rally appearances and has received requests from Montana Illinois Massachusetts Maine and New Hampshire groups.

New York U.P Robert Jackson Concord N. H Democratic National Committee James A. Farley Hotel Biltmore George Combs Congress Missouri Gene Tunney Franklin D. Roosevelt John N. Garner Jackson Tunney Montana Illinois Massachusetts Maine New Hampshire

Governor Considers Whisky Prescribing Bill for Patients

Charleston West Virginia governor today weighed action on a bill approved by both houses to permit physicians to prescribe whisky for patients. A state tax of 50 cents per pint would be included.

Charleston W. Va Conley

Emerald Oil Promises Instant Foot Relief in Heat

Advertises Moone's Emerald Oil as quick relief for corns bunions ingrowing nails foot odor and burning feet. Claims instant soothing and day or two banishment of foot troubles with no hose staining or greasiness, money back if not relieved.

Moone Quick

Fashion Top That Transforms Gowns Into Several

New York fashion notes celebrate a versatile top worn over decolletage to convert one evening gown into multiple looks. Descriptions include pink georgette with crystals, beading, and various lengths from sleeves to jackets, plus a tailored gunmetal grey ensemble with a starched collar.

Prince of Wales Cicero

Chauncey Dover Board Hires School Janitors for 1932-33

Chauncey Dover Board of Education met at the Chauncey high school to hire janitors for the 1932-33 term. Appointees include Mrs. Fred Agin in Chauncey, W P Brown in East Millfield, Mrs. Abe Rankin in West Millfield, Frank Fogaras in Sugar Creek, Mrs. Russell Childress in Circle Hill, Edith Ryan in Beaumont, Edward Matheny in Morristown, Mrs. John Easler in Bailey Run, Mrs. Hiram Mingus in Big Sandy, Earl Syckes in Little Sandy, and Mrs Valeria Welch in Oregon Ridge.

Chauncey Aus Chauncey-Dover Board of Education Washington Fred Agin East Millfield W. P. Brown West Millfield Abe Rankin Sugar Creek Frank Fogarassy Circle Hill Russell Childress Beaumont Edith Ryan Morristown Edward Matheny Bailey Run John Easler Big Sandy Hiram Mingus Little Sandy Earl Syckes Oregon Ridge Valeria Welch

Orbiston Homecoming Attended by Banfield Family

Clifford Banfield with his children Ganol Betty Lou and Clifford Jr along with Mrs James Burton Chauncey visited the Banfield parents Mr and Mrs Henry Banfield for the Orbiston homecoming. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Arthur Hillyer and Mr and Mrs Lewis Kronk and son Bobby of Columbus.

Chauncey Clifford Banfield Ganol Betty Lou Clifford James Burton Henry Banfield Orbiston Banfields Banfield Arthur Hillyer Lewis Kronk Bobby Columbus

Nye Family Reunion Attended at Athens Fairgrounds

George Harvey Nye and George W. Nye attended the annual Nye family reunion with Mr and Mrs Floyd Nye and sons Kenneth and Robert at the Athens Fairgrounds on Sunday.

Chauncey George Harvey Nye George W. Nye Floyd Nye Kenneth Robert Athens Fairgrounds

Chauncey Visitors From Multiple Ohio Towns

Mrs Everett Bingman and children of Chauncey returned from a visit with relatives in Coolville. Miss Vivian Bingman spent a week with her aunt Mrs Floyd Shafer at Factory. Mrs Grace Bowers and daughter of Columbus visited Mrs Owen Morrison in Chauncey while she stayed with her father C W Ferrel. Mrs Carl Giesecke and children of Columbus stayed with her sister Mrs Watt Ferrel in Chauncey. The Plains couple Mr and Mrs Ray Tucker and children and Nelsonville residents visited Chauncey Sunday. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Fennell of Chillicothe are in Chauncey to visit Mrs Fennell's parents. Elizabeth Knode and Miss Helen Howard of Chauncey spent the week end in Amesville visiting Dr and Mrs John Howard.

Vivian Bingman Chauncey Floyd Shafer Grace Bowers Columbus Owen Morrison Shelby Ohio C. W. Ferrel Carl Giesecke Watt Ferrel Ray Tucker the Plains Lawrence Reeves Nelsonville M. B. Tucker Lloyd Fennell Chillicothe Fennell Vint Cunningham Elizabeth Knode Helen Howard Amesville John Howard

Betty Jane Dickerson Fractures Arm in Chauncey Fall

Betty Jane Dickerson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Dickerson of Chauncey, slipped in the yard Tuesday and suffered a fracture of the right arm in two places.

Chauncey Betty Jane Dickerson Emmett Dickerson

LOWER PLAINS PERSONAL NOTES UPDATE

Mr and Mrs W E Dicken spent Sunday with their mothers Mrs Eva Smith in Carbon Hill and Mrs J R Dicken in Logan Miss Kathryn Podoski has returned to Murray City after a visit with Miss Pauline Potts Mrs John Shaner of Millfield spent Monday here with Mrs Arthur Burchfield Mrs F E Cook is in Athens called by the illness of her son Frank Cook

W. E. Dicken Eva Smith Carbon Hill J. R. Dicken Logan Kathryn Podoski Murray City Pauline Potts John Shaner Millfield Arthur Burchfield F. E. Cook Athens Frank Cook

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