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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1934
Page
6
The article notes college shops feature tailored yet casual outfits for coeds, including two-piece dresses, one-piece woolens, and plaid patterns. It highlights notched notebook rings, bows, and seashell buttons as fashionable details, with sweaters and scarves entering the campus scene.
Dr Edward H Sprague a recent Ohio State Dental College graduate now at 73 North Congress Street has opened an office in town. Lenora Woods visits grandparents Riley McDaniel Coolville Route 2. Albert J Jones of San Diego California travels to New York City after visiting relatives here. Several locals depart for Camp Perry to participate in a national rifle match.
An old advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for nervousness and fatigue. It claims 98 out of 100 women benefited and promises extra energy and improved outlook, urging readers to buy from their druggist today.
Dr. Chevalier Jackson warned at the Century of Progress that safety pins have caused more child deaths than firearms. He explained babies mimic mothers who often have pins in their mouths, leading them to place pins in theirs.
Juanita Young age 16 dies at Sheltering Arms Hospital after an appendectomy. Funeral service at 10:30 Saturday from Athens Church of Christ, burial in West Union Street Cemetery. She is survived by mother Mrs. Wallace Pickett and brothers Raymond George Howard, sister Mrs. Margaret McDonald, and half-sister Betty June France.
Miss Lydia FE Putnam, age 97, of Columbus, died at home. She lived with her brother David BE Putnam now G. Dr. Virgene Putnam and had long ties to the Putnam family including visits to Athens. Her death was reported to Mr and Mrs G I Putnam, her cousins.
Class Four of the Union Church met at Mrs. Frank White's Union home Tuesday evening. The group enjoyed games and music with refreshments served to several couples and the hostess family.
In New York a Youth Congress convenes under Commander Viola Ila to tackle youth unemployment. Delegates from across the country push for government aid, youth job programs, and education to empower thousands of jobless young people through local and national action.
Mrs G W Smiley was the guest of honor at a Miriam Class picnic on Thursday evening at Nice Camp Ground Athens to Pomeroy Road. Guests included Mrs Lillian Finsterwald Mrs Thelma Robinson and several Misses. Mrs Smiley plans to move to Logan after her recent marriage. A Salem library group will meet at Salem School Monday Aug 20 at 2 pm under County Wide Library Service inviting all readers.
Campbell family reunion set for Sunday August 19 at 34 West Carpenter Street. Descendants of Connor Dowd meet August 26 at Shelter House No 2 Columbus on the Scioto River. Homecoming at Jobs M E Church Sunday September 2. Effie Bateman president Elmer Gears secretary. Also Charl ies Dalton recovering from surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Martha Porter operated for appendicitis at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Eastern Star picnic moved to 5 30 p m at Masonic Temple if rain today.
In St. Clairs ville Ohio a youth working on an automobile in front of a garage fainted as a thunderstorm raged. Dr. C V Porterfield found a piece of inner tube in the youth’s ear and diagnosed a blowout shock, with the crash occurring at the same moment as the lightning. The youth did not reveal his name.
R. D. Hughes of Hastings Addition near Athens pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault and battery and was bound over to the Athens County Grand Jury under a $400 bond. He allegedly assaulted his wife Esta Hughes and his daughter Vivian Hughes.
Mrs Blanche Cramer, born March 9 1872 near Amesville, died Aug 14 in Fort Collins Colorado. She was buried there beside her son Gerald who died May 28 1933. She leaves husband Harry G Cramer two surviving Potter siblings P A Potter and W E Potter and several Colorado relatives.
Amesville area notices show bus operators Smith and McFarry continuing their routes as scheduled. The report also mentions Dr. Edwards opening a dentistry office on 8 Street and Dr. Forshey facing licensing issues in Morgan County with ties to Marietta College.
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