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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1938

Page

7

Who's Coming and Going in Local Notices

Mr and Mrs Edward Newcome and Mrs E A Newcomes mother Mrs James Richardson visited Gainesville Ocala and Silver Springs Florida and Mr Newcome sang on WRUF before leaving for New Riegel for the school year with niece Bernadine Dresher Also Martha Isbel Cottingham and Virginia Cottingham returned from relatives trips in Ohio and Michigan Cecil Woods underwent an appendectomy and is recovering Dick Hughes earned junior life saving certificates at Camp Nelson Dodd Mrs H L Atkinson attended a Republican meeting in Columbus and toured Canada Mr and Mrs Harvey C Baker spent the day in Columbus Mr and Mrs Marion Andrews visited Akron and attended the Soap Box Derby M and H Circle planned a meeting with Mrs Kate Brooks and Mrs Matie Pritchard assisting

Edward Newcome Newcome E. A. Newcome Gainesville Ocala Silver Springs Fla Cecil Woods Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital Stimson Ave Mr. Woods G. M. Woods Columbus Dick Hughes M. D. Hughes Red Cross Y.M.C.A Camp Nelson-Dodd H. L. Atkinson State Central Republican Committee State Republican Committee Deshler-Wallick Hotel Republican Lawrence County Republican State Committee Harvey C. Baker State St

Manicure Best Cure for Nail Biters

Olive Roberts Barton argues nail biting starts from the thumb sucking habit and suggests that regular manicures with softened nails, scrubbing and careful trimming can reduce the urge. Keeping a child’s hands away from the mouth for months may break the habit and prevent relapse.

Olive Roberts Barton

Baird and Walters Families Reunite Across Distances

The Baird and Walters families met for their annual joint reunion at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Baird near Saltillo Ohio. Attendees totaled 105 with many traveling from Roanoke Detroit Zanesville Akron Columbus and surrounding areas. Newly elected officers included President F S Baird and Secretary E S Finsterwald. WYCKOFF BROWN reunion noted for Aug 21 at Ash Cave.

Athens Baird-Walters Walter Baird Saltillo Ohio R. P. Imes Wilbur B. Imes L. C. Baker Helen Carl K. Clifford E. S. Finsterwald Jean

Travelers See Cotton Gin In Oklahoma and Caverns

A travel diary notes Mr. and Mrs. Joe E. King and Mr. and Mrs. Eber Fulton journeying from Eagle City to Faye and Clinton Oklahoma then to Roswell New Mexico and Carlsbad Caverns. They describe hospitality, a cotton gin visit, the Roswell irrigation project, the cavern features, a lunch inside the cavern, bat flights, and Caverns National Park status established in 1930.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Oklahoma Carlsbad Caverns New Mexico West Joe E. King Stewart St Eber Fulton Mill St Eagle City Faye Okla Carlsbad Cavern Roswell N. M Amarillo Texas Jim White Coolidge Thomas Bowles Fulton

Marriage Meddlers And Safe Sanctuary Plans

In turmoil over Queen Olga and Princess Olina seeking sanctuary, Dicky worries over keeping the children safe at the farmhouse. They debate sending the kids to school, but worry about security and what Father would prefer, while considering Harry and Lil stepping in if needed. I go to inform Mother and discover Faith sleeping. Dicky prepares to secure the nursery while Queen Olga remains upstairs.

Dicky Katherine Faith Olga Olina Jim Katie Harry Lil Mother Queen Olga Mother Graham Bill Hank

31 Club Meets Tuesday at Mrs Van Meter Home

The 31 Club gathered Tuesday evening at 227 1 2 West Union Street with Mrs Leota Morris presiding. Plans were finalized for the Athens High School class of 1931 reunion on Sunday August 28 at the Athens County Fairgrounds including contests and music. Hosts and guests included Dorothy Frank and several others. Mr and Mrs L M Wolcutt of Cleveland recently visited Miss Cora Woodyard at 10 E Union St. Mrs Wolcutt is the former Emma Wells formerly of Zenner's Store.

Tuesay Hazel van Meter West Union Street Leota Morris Athens High School Athens County Fairgrounds Dorothy Frank Mae McGrath Marjorie Matthews Ruth Rowland Helen Morgan Louise Brown Juanita Hull Geneveve Risley Martha Gaskill L. M. Wolcutt Cleveland Cora Woodyard E. Union St Wolcutt Emma Wells Zenner

Beef Salad with Shredded Beef and Veg Garnish

Shred leftover boiled or baked beef into strips and marinate one hour in French dressing brightened with Tabasco. Toss with shredded lettuce, then add more French dressing. Garnish with tomato slices green pepper rings and onion slices. Herbs are described as old fashioned yet enjoyed today.

Birth Announcement for Flora Mae Hanning

Mr and Mrs Earl Hanning of The Plains announce the birth of a daughter on August 8 weighing eight pounds named Flora Mae The Plains church class meeting and election of officers is set for Friday August 19 at 7 30 p m in the church basement

Katherine Faith Missionary Meeting Missionary Society of the Richland Ave. M. P Earl Hanning the Plains Flora Mae Central Ave. M. E

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