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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1932
Page
6
Guests arrive in Athens for meals across local hotels and inns. Reported presence includes several notable visitors from Partrereburg and nearby areas, with conversations about dine in options and hospitality.
An event titled a Girls Claas Picnic at Wormber’s home drew neighbors and group members in a community gathering. The report mentions names such as Piet Beehnen and Mary Les Cray among attendees, with notes on participation and a ceremony.
Fragmentary text mentions Philip Zenner and related individuals in a convoluted narrative. References include Zenner, Davy Puig, Stan Mace, and Ht, with unclear events or outcomes. Context suggests a historical or ceremonial setting but lacks coherent details for a concrete summary.
A birthday party was held on a Saturday with two gatherings and several attendees. Guests included Tad Grover and Jamie McGpieton, Tick Paynter, Hers Evane, and Grant Pergoeen. Activities featured games and music, with hours from 2 to 24d noted in the account.
A wedding notice from Lanchcom highlights the Aug. 5 wedding of a local couple. The piece lists guests, family members, and visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell, Dr. and Mrs. Wickersham, and Dr. Bowman.
Lee Roach plans a summer research internship under DZ Wickit at Bet entifm Research, Division of Conmer, in Chin waters. The program includes preliminary studies and field work with family support from Mr. and Mrs. C. WL Roach of SB Rictioned avenue, Staleaska.
Emma Mevay, an Athens native and widow of prominent manufacturer Leila Gould Walker, died in a Paris hospital after a long illness. The Gould home on Cane Grove Street was owned by the family for years, and funeral services were conducted by the university president in Beaver County. Surviving in addition to her sisters are Mrs. Kartecine Wacartney of Orange and others.
Aerial accident claims the life of Mildrat Kautiman during a women pilots exhibition in St Louis Missouri. A total of two other passengers suffer minor injuries as a transport aircraft with wings failed and crashed to the ground.
Two Bolivian Army lieutenants Elias Belmonte and Armando Goide were taken prisoner after their plane was forced to land near Port General Aquine following a crash in the Gran Chaco dispute with Paraguay. Paraguayan troops seized the aircraft and its machine gun, with combat reported at Fort Aquina.
Readers are invited to imagine luxurious winter wear as fashionable notes describe velvet gloves hats and fur coats. The piece highlights designs by notable couturiers and urges readers to request a detailed guide on crafting velvet hats and feathered accessories with a mailed pamphlet from The Athens Messenger.
Kansas City waitress sparks congressional inquiry into Uncle Sam’s diverse activities from theater tickets at army posts to canned goods and pickled sausages. Witnesses describe government competition with private business, including manufacturing at Norfolk yard and under market prices.
A collection of neighborhood events in Meigs County includes Union Frederick Barker visiting grandmother Mrs Amanda Barker and uncle R R Barker, plus birthdays, reunions, and travels. Families such as Steveson Cornell Withers Holland Carsey and Cooper members attend gatherings and threshing crews wrap up work as Padakins brothers move. Inland visits to Sidney Illinois and Marion Indiana are noted among relatives.
The Athens Messenger Pattern Department advertises pattern 239 with step by step diagrams focusing on collar and neck lines, showing a frock with slim illusion and animated pleats. The text notes fabric options, sizes, and yardage, and promotes a 33 page fashion catalog by Anne Adams with kiddie and nightwear patterns. Catalog plus pattern priced at 25 cents.
Fresh young voices describe Pony Twombiey and Uncle Dan as they camp by a lake near a mine
A narrator recalls a visit from Pony and Uncle Dan after a fire, meeting Tomy who speaks of a “mere existence” he fears repeating. They discuss fate, poverty, and a Russian author as life’s bleak notes echo on a porch while Casey the bird signals the day.
Langsville mourns Ida Wright widow of William B. E. Wright who died last Sunday. She leaves a foster daughter and three foster grandchildren. Par- toral services were held Tuesday at the Rome church with burial in Wright Cemetery. Past relatives and neighbors from Tecumseh Michigan to Charleston West Virginia visitations noted.
An old advertorial claims piles arise from poor lower bowel circulation and that internal medicine can cure the cause. It touts HEMROID Quick tablets from a Dr J S Leon hardt discovery with success in over 990 of 1000 patients and a money back guarantee.
Lottridge Ta and Emmett Swisher hosted guests Thursday. Several farmers in the vicinity were seen working on tasks. Denna Bae Ormsby traveled to Warren to visit her uncle Dr. Henry Caldwell. Mr and Mrs Wayre Ster and Deile Thoungser returned home to Lanrenville after visiting Mr Starp’s parents. Mr and Mrs Ores Swartz and Myrtle spent time with Will Bapgie. Mrs Ruby Gililiac and Neema and Roger Kangple visited Mrs Swartz.
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