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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1932

Page

6

Athens Friends Host House Warming for Daughertys

A Monday evening house warming for Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Daugherty at their new country home on The Plains drew 51 Athens area guests from Athens The Plains New Lexington Crooksville Zanesville and Cleveland. The gathering featured bridge conversation and refreshments.

Athens New Daugherty Elwood Daugherty New Country Hame The Plains the Plains New Lexington Crooksville Zanesville Cleveland Vaugherty A. E. Whaley Roy L. Dupler R. P. Imes Bart Davidson L. W. Russell

Families Visit in Athens Area and Ohio Travel Notes

Sunday visitors from Glouster and nearby areas called on Everett E. Williams at Athens R F D 7. The Drake sisters returned home after two weeks with the Williams family, while Kathleen and Wavelene McClelland concluded a week with the Williams. Franklin Calvin returned to Columbus after a week with Carl Weber and the Weber family on North Lancaster Street. E F Vosburg and family from Wayne Ohio spent Monday and Tuesday with Lillie Hoffmaster at West State Street.

Stirl McClelland Hershel McClelland Kathleen Wavelene Ot Glouster Alice Anna Mae Drake Abner Frost Charlies Lee Arthur Watkins Athens Everett E. Williams Athens R. F. D Everett K. Williams Wavelene McClelland Franklin Calvin Columbus Carl Weber Charles Weber North Lancaster Street E. F. Vosburg Charles Melvin Lela Wayne, Ohio Lillie Hoffmaster West State Street Lucille Shumway Raymond Schaffer C. D. Woode Catherine Woode Alfred

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound touted by user

A Columbus Ohio reader claims the medicine revived her strength after a rundown period and multiple pregnancies. She states she is now forty three and uses the product for herself and her daughter, urging others to obtain a bottle from local drugstores and follow directions.

Lydia E. Pinkham Mars Aurea Alleghany Ave Columbus Ohio

Parity Sees Washington On Weekend Excursion

A group from Athens headed to Washington, D C on a weekend excursion visiting the tomb of the Unknown Soldier the Lincoln Memorial and federal buildings including the Washington Monument Smithsonian Institute Capitol and Library. Separate notes list family visits and travels of locals in Columbus Jackson and Morgantown with various relatives and events.

Geraldine Hope Carol Hope Gladys Brooks Leona Hughes Garnet Hatch Nellie Griswold Athens Helena Palmer Little Hocking Elizabeth fLiewis Jackson Washington D. C National Lincoln Memorial Washington Monument Smithsonian Institute Capitol Building Congressional Library

Cameron Elected To Athens City Council

Charles G. Cameron of an Athens insurance firm was elected to the Athens City Council at an adjourned meeting Monday night to fill the vacancy caused by Fred Fenzel. He will attend the next regular meeting on Tuesday September 6. The council discussed grading plans for the Central School campus and approved assessing ordinances after paving South Court Street and President Street.

Charles G. Cameron Athens Fred Fenzel Fenzel Cameron Central School South Court Street President Street

Aged Woman Attacked in St Marys Home

Aged widow Mrs Bradford was attacked by two men at her Washington District farm near Belmont, West Virginia, when they demanded money and one man struck her with a gun. She was left dazed. sheriff and police expect to arrest the suspects.

ST. Marys W. Va

Prussia’s Morals Drive Targets Nudist Beaches

Berlin reports the Prussian government under Franz Bracht issued a manifesto to curb public bathing laxity. Officials may require proper bathing costumes, ban nude swimming, and enforce penalties. Violators face fines around 35 dollars for public indecorum viewed from roads or water.

Berlin U.P Prussia Franz Bracht Germany

Cleveland Officer Indicted in Embezzlement Probe

County Commissioner Walter E. Cook and Alex Bernstein were indicted on embezzlement charges related to a half million dollar shortage in the treasurer's office. Bernstein faces separate counts for taking 17000 from Paisley Company payments during his acting treasurer term.

Cleveland Walter E. Cook Alex Bernstein Cook Maurice Maschke Bernstein James 4A. Paisley Company Paisley Company

Brownes Lease East State Street Lunchroom

The lunchroom once run by Mr and Mrs Alonzo Barnes on East State Street is leased by Mr and Mrs EB E Brown. The new owners will continue serving light lunches. Property is owned by Fred Van Dyke.

Alonzo Barnes East State Street EB. E. Brown Fred van Dyke

Akron family recalls Jacksonville death funeral in Glouster

Mrs. Robert King and three children of Akron attend the funeral of Mrs. George Burdess in Glouster after her death in Jacksonville. Mrs. Burdess was the daughter of Maurice Gross, father of Mrs. King.

Robert King Akron George Burdess Jacksonville Glouster Burdess Maurice Gross Mra. King

Different Summer Salad and Gift Ideas From Athens

A nostalgic column blends lifestyle musings with recipes for summer salads and gift etiquette. The author muses on gracious giving, shares fruit and vegetable salad ideas, and notes fashion tips including suede cloth outfits and a Parisian street dress.

Local Sanders Family Visits in Millfield and Marietta

Mrs Olive Sanders Mrs Mabel Sanders Eldon Sanders and Mrs Robert Mertons of Columbus visited Millfield last week with Ray Sanders of Millfield. They motored to Marietta and Eldon stayed two weeks for a visit. Ray Sanders was in Columbus last week visiting his daughter Mrs Robert Mertors.

Martial Law Declared in Brazil After Front Battle

Brazil imposed martial law after a major clash on the Sao Paulo front and a violent riot in Rio de Janeiro. Authorities announced rebels driven from Sao Paulo while rioters exploded two bombs near Esplanada de Castello triggering a half hour street battle.

Rio DE Janeiro Brazil U.R Sao Paulo Getulio Vargas Esplanada de Castello

New Net Star Carolyn Babcock Reaches Finals at Forest Hills

California player Carolyn Babcock of Los Angeles made her first national tour showing by reaching the women's championship final at Forest Hills N Y. She defeated Joan Ridley of England in the semi finals before losing the title to Helen Jacobs 6 2 6 2.

Carolyn Babcock Los Angeles Forest Hills N. Y Joan Ridley England Miss Babcock Helen Jacobs

Bridgewaters Unite at Chauncey Family Reunion

Annual Bridgewater family reunion was held Sunday at Big Bottom Park in Chauncey. Attendees included Er ie Bridgewater and family, Slaters, Longs, Winefordner, and others from Chauncey Murray City Lancaster and Nelsonville.

Big Bottom Park Chauncey Bridgewater

Local visits span several towns this weekend

Mrs Bernard Bowers and children and Miss Tishbaugh of Logan stayed with Mrs Bowers parents Mr and Mrs Daniel Fulton in Millfield. Mr and Mrs James Love Mrs James Mackie and son James and Mrs C E Sanders of Millfield visited in Athens Saturday. Forest Allen and children from Akron are visiting Mrs Elizabeth Phillips and Elmer Phillips in Chauncey. John Dean of Chauncey traveled to Columbus Sunday. T R Hamilton and son Dean of Chauncey joined the Vore family reunion at Athens Fairgrounds Sunday.

Bernard Bowers Miss Tishbaugh Logan Millfield James Love James Mackie James C. E. Sanders Athens Forest Allen Akron Chauncey Allen Elizabeth Phillips Elmer Phillips John Dean Columbus T. R. Hamilton Dean Athens Fairgrounds

Reverend G B Courtney Returns to Orbis ton Church

Chauncey preacher G B Courtney formerly pastor at Church of Christ Chauncey preached at Orbiston Church Sunday night. The service filled the church with a large crowd and a Chauncey quartet provided special music with Mrs Henry Cass assisting on the piano.

Chauncey Orbiston G. B. Courtney Church of Christ Orbiston Church Courtney Henry Cass

Siblings visit in Indiana産

Aug 23 in Chauncey Indiana Mrs Minnie Wilmore hosts visits from Dow Sanders Albany Mrs George Johnson Glouster and Miss Margaret Johnson Glouster plus Miss Hazel LaHugh Millfield Sanders family relatives. During absence Chester Sanders Millfield stays at Dow Sanders Albany home.

Sanders Johnson Wilmore Chester Sanders Millfield Dow Sanders Albany

Home Coming at Concord Church Draws 900 Attendees

Concord Church east of Millfield hosted a home coming Sunday with about 900 present. L A Koons of Athens spoke. 200 attendees came from Millfield Church of Christ. Choirs from both churches sang with solos by Virginia McQuade Mabel Smith Paul McAtee and Phyllis McAtee. Former residents returned for the day and a basket dinner followed the noon hour.

Chauncey Concord Church Millfield L. A. Koons Athens

Mrs Locke Expires Daughter of Mrs Phillips of Chauncey

Mrs Rosetta Phillips Locke 39 wife of Arthur Locke died at Power Point Ohio after a two year cancer illness. Funeral at Nazarene Church conducted by Rev I E Crawford. Burial in Madison Church Cemetery. She leaves husband five children Physena Wade Marie Pauline Maxine a mother Mrs Phillips Chauncey a brother Elmer and three sisters Ethel Andrews Margie Pyles Geraldine Allen.

Elizabeth Phillips Chauncey Rosetta Phillips Locke Arthur Locke Power Point Nazarene Church I. E. Crawford Madison Church

Sanders Celebrates Birthday With Family at Millfield

Clarence E. Sanders former Dover Township trustee and Millfield postmaster marked his birthday anniversary Sunday Mrs. Sanders hosted a chicken dinner Those attending included L W Sanders and daughter Jacquelyn Bert and Virginia Mac Quade Dr and Mrs C N Sanders and son Bob Charles Sanders Ray Sanders Eldon Sanders of Columbus and Mr and Mrs C E Sanders.

Sanders Chauncey Clarence E. Sanders Dover Township Millfield

Quilt Brings 96 Chauncey Camp Meeting Sale

Chauncey residents Mrs. William Clary Mrs. Woodrow Ferest and Miss Vera Lester attended the Seventh Day Adventist camp meeting at Mt. Vernon C with Mrs. Clary’s quilt sold to raise funds for foreign missionary work. The sale brought in 336 dollars for the Chauncey church.

Chauncey William Clary Woodrow Ferest Vera Lester Mt. Vernon Seventh Day Adventist Church Clary Ferrer Chauncey Seventh Day Adventist Church

Millfield Church reports 84 attendance at Bible School

The Millfield Church at Christ Bible School recorded 84 attendees on Sunday August 21. Twenty five were in the Men's Class. The church choir then joined Concord Church for the home-coming exercises after the Bible School session.

Chauncey Millfield Church Christ Bible School Concord Church

Entertains Guests Chauncey Aug 23

Mrs Eliza beth Robinett of Millfield entertained Sunday with guests Mr and Mrs Verne Robinett and children Danny Joe and Carol of Haydenville Mr and Mrs Ivan Matheny and children Jean and Bobby of Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs William Sission and daughters Lorena Mae and Donna Lou of Millfield

Chauncey Elizabeth Robinett Millfield Verne Robinett Danny Joe Carol Haydenville Ivan Matheny Jean Bobby Nelsonville William Sission Lorena Mae Donna Lou

The Theisens Host Dinner Guests in Millfield

Mr and Mrs Herman Theisen of Millfield entertained as dinner guests Sunday Mr and Mrs Herman Theisen Sr also of Millfield and Mr and Mrs Paul Theisen and son Paul Tyrus of Chauncey attended the event hosted at Millfield.

Herman Theisen Millfield Paul Theisen Paul Tyrus Chauncey

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Puick Union ST Frank Bonifield Carmichael, Pa Alva Johnson Nelle Weber Louise Rowland Friends James Lee Roach Clarence Roach Chillicothe Fred Sexauer Mr. Sexauer M. T. Ellis Neal O. Rumsey Mildred Hastings Pittsburgh Elizabeth Hastings Victor Reed Ellen Bowers Lester Hayman Charleston Hayman University of West Virginia At Morgantown Harriet Ball Harrisonville R. W. Webb Fisher Station Walter Saylor Harry McKinstry Hazel Hawkins Sally Walter Moore Mr. Moore Harding C. H. Creed Doctor Creed Athens State Hospital J. R. la Pierre F. A. Osborne Sam Leach Bertha Wiemiller Lee March Elizabeth Hawley Jennie Cunningham W. W. Lee E. Paul Cotton Middletown E. H. Cotton North Congress Street Carl Neff E. N. Cullums Mr. Neff Mina Fry Ardilla Shuster Cincinnati Springfield John C. Henry Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Clara Watkins Frank Watkins Reda Watkins Nellie Harris Olean Milford A. Buckley Mariam Watkins Buckley Clara and Ralph W. Barker Harold Raymond Drive Katherine Figg New York City Mis Mary Clark G. R. Chapman Dexter Sheltering Arms Hospital Francis P. Frebaut Francis Hubert Helen Frebault A. A. Atkinson J. W. Stewart Jack Congress Tennessee Willa Eslick E. E. Eslick Pulaski, Tenn House of Representatives Eslick Jane Regney Paris Hollywood Boissier’s Champs Elysees Fisher Muhpanthagin Athens Messenger Au Revoir California Bridgewaters Unite Erie Bridgewater Don Eric, Jr Arthur Long Joe Bridgewater Weynona John Slater Arthur Slater Edward Slater Nelda Shirley Harold Winefordner David Murray City Albert Slater Charles Slater Lancaster Clarena Butts Lorenzo and Robert Robert Pospicheal Indiana Concord Mrs. Locke Vernon Bible School Theisens Athens Ice & Storage CO Heatrola Kerr Hardware Coo
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