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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1933
Page
6
A busy social circuit reports few formal entertainments today as guests, visits, and travel fill the week. Local families travel to Chicago for the World's Fair and to Columbus for medical and family reasons while others host or visit kin across town and state.
An ad promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Tablets to dull periodic pain before discomfort starts. Suggests taking three to four days early or regularly for months, claiming persistent relief with no narcotics or side effects. Chocolate coated tablets offered in a new 50¢ package at druggists.
The linen suit can serve as a transition outfit with the right accessories. A dark brown or navy blouse pairs with matching gloves for an early fall look, while white shoes keep it summery and dark shoes create an autumny chic.
Miss Gladys Orr daughter of Mr and Mrs Earle Orr of Logan wed Ralph Bay son of Mr and Mrs Edward Bay of New Plymouth at the Methodist Episcopal Church at 7 30 in the evening. The bride is a 1950 Logan High School graduate and the groom a 1926 graduate. They will reside at 126 West State Street Athens. Mr Bay works with Mickel Tire and Accessories Company.
Ann Beasley Marjorie Beasley and Lorene Rode entertained Athens Kiwanis Club with four lively songs including Petting in the Park. Pianist Bob Bingman accompanied Blue Prelude. Also announced, Lee Sterling born August 12 to Reed and Helen Jeffers with grandparents Wade Jeffers Cordray. Athens Eighteenth Amendment League to meet at M E Church at 7 30 with Yeisley of the Anti Saloon League to speak after Grange session at Ewing Hall.
The 8.0. 4-H Club met at Miss Rachel Osborne's home to plan banners for the Athens County Fair. Fifteen members and leader Mrs. William Finsterwald attended. The next meeting will be at Miss Muriel Higgins's home on Wednesday August 16. Also noted is a family dinner for Mrs. Mary Stauffer of The Plains celebrating her 79th birthday with five children and grandchildren. her son's name was omitted in the prior account.
The tri county Grange Booster Night at Athens High School Auditorium is moved to Ewing Hall Ohio University due to yesterday’s varnishing of the high school floor. The move was announced this morning as the floor needs several days to dry.
Country clothes for late summer and early fall offer bright color notes beyond pastels and black. A linen suit with a dark blouse or sweater blends with country scenery, while sweaters and skirts add tasteful sportswear. Have a neutral skirt with several sweaters and pockets for small items on hikes.
A Sunday Lake Alma picnic near Wellston brought together Athens friends for a day of fishing and boating. Attendees included Roy L. Dupler, L. W. Russell and son Willard, Delbert Hayes, Bart Davidson and granddaughter Patty Dority, Fred Schilling, Charles Smith, Ed Cole and son Gene.
The Kenney family reunion and all day picnic will be held at the Athens County Fairgrounds next Sunday August 19 with the Old Time Fiddlers from Jerseyville providing music. All relatives are invited. Picnic dinner at noon with each family supplying own dishes and utensils. An afternoon program and music follow.
A Paris idea offers a crocheted envelope bag and matching belt made from crepe paper strips. The bag, 9 by 8 inches crocheted straight, folds into a 6 by 9 inch envelope and can be lined with silk with optional muslin stiffening. The long belt is crocheted to width as desired.
The Busy Tailors 4 H Club gathered at the home of leader Mrs Freeman Scott at 14 North Cemetery Street for a mother’s meeting. Members present included Kathleen Merchant Mary Hall Melba Fields Grace Ayleshire Dorothy Fierce Margaret Pratt Katherine Nash Virginia Hutchinson Mary Cokenough er Lois Scott Margaret Winning Eileen Yoho Geraldine Stauffer Blanche Verity and Helen Wiseman.
Athens County real estate tax collections will close on Monday August 21. No payments will be accepted after that day as treasurer G D Gorham announced. The extension from July 20 was granted by the State Tax Commission, making August 21 the final date since August 20 falls on Sunday.
The Ohio River reopened for musseling after a two year gap. Dover Button Company will hire 86 workers plus boatmen to collect mussels from the river bed at Maysville Kentucky.
A woman recalls meeting the grandson of William H. McGuffey, creator of the famous readers. He and his wife are described as musicians connected with Cleveland schools. The tale ties to McGuffey’s influence on Athens and Ohio University. The piece notes a 1879 revised speller and a local notice about the switch to Jones Readers.
Mrs. Lewis W. Sanders hosted the Millfield Needle Club at her home with a business and social session followed by a refreshment course. One guest attended, Mrs. C. N. Sanders, and members present included Ida Hill Jessie Fulton Maybelle Mingus Bertha Sanders Eda Heffkin Lizzie Patton Lizzie Robinett Mabel Sisson and Viola Sanders.
The Courtney family met for the fifth annual reunion on Sunday August 13 at the Athens Fairgrounds Chauncey Ohio. John Courtney of Marion was elected president succeeding Rev. G B Courtney of Chauncey who led for five years Harvey Courtney was named vice president Gilbert Courtney secretary and Mrs Ali e Bingman treasurer. The gathering featured a business session a program of songs recitations and solos and a card of sympathy for Helen Courtney Sheaks Marion.
Mrs Grace Stalder Chauncey a Forest Rose Rebekah lodge member was elected treasurer at the 52d district convention and school of instruction held last week in Murray City. The next convention will be in Athens. Other Chauncey attendees included Mrs Bessie Johnson Martha Shafer Nellie Canter and Pauline Jackson.
Chauncey aug 15 Mr and Mrs Clarence Russell entertain at Ellis Avenue for their aunt and cousins Mrs Nettie Edger and Mrs Florence Figley Lancaster and Mrs Hattie Patton and children of Haydenville. Lavina Rivers and Virginia Pope of Zanesville return from Chauncey visit with Frank and Lucille Rivers and family. Harold Minister, Fairfield Harbor coach, visits Chauncey after Chicago trip. Newman brothers from Akron and Columbus spend weekend with Mrs Richard Waldie. Mrs Frank Weaver of Xenia visits Chauncey with sister Edward Minister family. Mr and Mrs Stacy Sayer of Federal visit Ella Tedrick. Mrs John Rivers reported in serious condition at home near Chauncey.
The Plains MFE Church will hold a Standard Bearers Society reorganizational meeting at 7 30 PM Wednesday at the church.
The obituary notes Earl Hillyer, uncle of Chauncey Banfield and Chauncey, died recently. He was born in Nelsonville and had lived near the Vicinity of Tm Ji, with brother Henry Banfield referenced. Details are fragmentary.
Mrs Edward minister entertained at Ellis Avenue with a Sunday dinner for fifteen guests. Present were Mr and Mrs Shawcross and family from Xenia Ohio, Mr and Mrs Dicken, Harold and Patrport, Rufus and Jerry Therop, Mr and Mrs Charles minister, Miss ister and Elbert minister, and Mr and Mrs Jerry 4 bus visiting Sunday afternoon.
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