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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1931

Page

6

Woman's Music Club Celebrates Annual Complimentary Concert

A large audience greeted the Woman's Music Club for its annual complimentary concert in Music Hall Auditorium. Founded seventeen years ago in Athens, the club showcases art development and public spirited women. Miss Helen Hedden of Ohio University College of Music serves as president this year. The club also prepares a Christmas carol service with rehearsals starting soon under Mrs. Margaret Benedict, set for December 13.

Woman's Music Club Music Hall Woman’s Music Club Athens Helen Hedden College of Music Ohio University Margaret Benedict

Mrs. E. H. Cotton Visits Middletown Family

Mrs. E H Cotton returned Monday from Columbus after a week long visit including Thanksgiving in Middletown with her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs E Paul Cotton. Mr and Mrs E W Bailey and daughters Helen and Thelma motored to visit Mr and Mrs C W Nuzum before Sunday.

E. H. Cotton Columbus Middletown E. Paul Cotton E. W. Bailey Helen Baby Thelma Arris Avenue C. W. Nuzum

Local Dentists Attend Ohio Association Meeting

Dr. R F Wichterman and Dr C I M Bowman depart this evening for Cincinnati to join the Ohio Dental Association meeting. They expect to return Thursday evening. Miss Constance MacLeod of Ohio University visits Cincinnati for the weekend with her sisters Edith and Margaret at the MacLeod family home.

R. F. Wichterman C. i M. Bowman Cincinnati Ohio Dental Association Constance MacLeod Ohio University Edith and Margaret MacLeod MacLeod

Richland Avenue Ladies Aid Society Hold All Day Meeting

The Richland Avenue Ladies Aid Society will meet all day at the church on Thursday with a pot luck dinner served at noon.

Richland Avenue Ladies Aid Society

Last Meeting on Interior Decorating Held by Businesswomen Club

The last class meeting on interior decorating sponsored by the Business and Professional Women's Club will be at 7 30 oclock Wednesday evening in the City Building Club Room.

Businness and Professional Women’s Club Toom

Thanksgiving Guests Return Home After Holiday

Mr and Mrs Harold H Sams and daughter Jo Ann return to Akron after visiting Mrs Ray Richey who is slowly improving at her home on North Shannon Avenue. Other visitors include Mr and Mrs Joseph Weisenbach Mr W L Black Covington KY and Mr Fletcher Ballenger from Columbus.

Harold H. Sams Jo Ann Akron Sams Ray Richey North Shannon Enue Joseph Weisenbach Paul W. L. Black Covington Ky Fletcher Ballenger Columbus Robert Cabeen Pleasanton Road Cabeen Weisenbach J. Ballenger George Ballenger Logan

Narito Promoted as Fast Pain Relief for Neuritis

Advertised remedy Narito claims to relieve rheumatism sciatica lumbago neuralgia neuritis and other aches with two or three doses. A doctor endorses it as safe fast and powerful with no opiates. If it fails money is refunded Narito sold in all stores offered with urging to try today.

Nurito Narito

Local visitors visit recovering Mrs Ervin in Columbus

Mr Arthur Ervin and Mrs Clarence Ulbrich along with Mr Dwight Bowles and Mr Si Bowles traveled to Columbus on Sunday to see Mrs Arthur Ervin who had an operation at Grant Hospital on Tuesday. She is reported recovering nicely. Mrs Dwight Bowles and their son stayed with Mrs Ervin last week and accompanied the group home.

Arthur Ervin Clarence Ulbrich Dwight Bowles Si Bowles Columbus Grant Hospital

Kenney Family Gathered Guests During Thanksgiving

Mr and Mrs Wayne Kenney hosted relatives and friends for the Thanksgiving vacation. Guests included Mr and Mrs C R Gilmore and their son Richard and daughter Shirley Ann from Cincinnati along with Mr Ray Kenney also of Cincinnati. Also visiting were Miss Orpha Kenney a student at Ohio University and Miss Helen Kenney a teacher in the Shade consolidated schools.

Wayne Kenney C. R. Gilmore Richard Shirley Ann Ray Kenney Cincinnati Orpha Kenney Ohio University Helen Kenney The Shade Consolidated Schools

Mrs Ollie Dickson Returns Home From Albany Visit

Mrs Ollie Dickson of Albany has returned home after a several days visit with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harley Parker at 113 East Union Street.

Ollie Dickson Albany Harley Parker East Union Street

Baby Born Today at Sheltering Arms Hospital

A baby boy was born today Tuesday December 1 at Sheltering Arms Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. George Terry of Dexter.

Sheltering Arms Hospital George Terry Dexter

Hess Couple Return After Huntington Visit

Mr and Mrs Robert C Hess returned Monday from Huntington West Virginia where they visited since last Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Richard H Galigher Mr Hess returned to Athens after Thanksgiving Day and then went back to Huntington for over Sunday They attended three dances last week including the Gypsy Ball at the Guyan Country Club the Victory Ball at Vanity Fair and a dance at the Guyan Country Club

Robert C. Hess Huntington W. Va Richard H. Galigher Hess Athens Guyan Country Club Vanity Fair

Morpheus Chases Cupid From Home in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati on December 1, a divorce petition cites Elvira Whited 31 as alleging her husband Harry Whited 87 humiliated her by falling asleep at card parties and dinners. He was discharged after she claimed he dozed at work. A judge will sleep over a decision as Whited’s prior divorce is investigated.

Cincinnati U.P Morpheus Cupid Elvira Whited Harry Whited Washington D. H Whited

Never Called Legion Members Hoodlums Says Methodist Official

Dr Clarence T Wilson general secretary of the Methodist Episcopal Church temperance board issued a statement denying he ever called American Legion members bums hoodlums or imps of hell He also rejected the claim that Legion conventions are planned as drunken orgies in advance

Washington U.P Clarence T. Wilson Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals The Methodist Episcopal Church

Beauty and Dumbbells in Wiggam Talk

Sane, balanced readers spar with Mr Wiggam over the idea that brilliant beauty defeats nerves. The writer notes ministers' sons vary, men look like they are, and the dumbbell theory in beauty tends to win, with reflections on war and mood.

Alrt Edward Iggam Marae Carelly Wig Mr. Wiggam Santa Claus Mephistopheles Helen of Troy Cleopatra Lillian Russell

50 Years of Wedded Life Observed at Stewart

Mr and Mrs Lewis Ludwick marked their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov 20 at their Stewart area home. The couple wed in 1881 in the Byron home at Stewart. Relatives and friends from Stewart Athens Guysville and surrounding towns joined the celebration, with greetings from numerous family members and friends.

Lewis C. Ludwick Stewart Ludwick Macried Aretta Lemons Ludwick Athens Frank Bean Nelsonville Frank Mitchell Charles Rowland Chalmer Nickolson Floyd Marquis J. R. Harvey J. Gheer J. T Merwin Lenora Smith Herman Douglas Clyde Norris Columbus T. F. Green West Rushville Mesh Baker Chet Windsor Guysville John Oliver John Wharff Addie Biggins P. T. Busch Frank Murphey Pat Murphey Chillicothe Leroy Nickoson

Frock Pattern by ANNE ADAMS for Sizes 38 to 50

A described dress pattern by ANNE ADAMS features a seamed bodice with a softly gathered yoke, a fitted hip yoke skirt, and flaring cuffed sleeves. Suitable for velvet, satin or canton crepe with cream lace vestee. Pattern 2246 offered in sizes 38 40 42 44 46 48 50. 15 cents per pattern. catalog priced at 25 cents. mail to The Athens Messenger Pattern Dept New York.

Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Ludwicks Celebrate Anniversary With Gifts and Flowers

Mr and Mrs Ludwick marked their anniversary with reminiscence of olden times and a dinner. The couple received many gifts and flowers from friends and family.

Mrs. Ludwick

Brown Announces Candidacy for Ohio Governor in 1932

Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown declares his run for the Republican nomination for Ohio governor in 1932. He cites statewide endorsement from Republican committees and editorials. David S. Ingalls of Cleveland, assistant secretary of the navy for aviation, also says he will seek the same nomination.

Columbus U.P Clarence J. Brown Ohio Brown David S. Ingalls Cleveland Navy Aviation

Strikers Open Own Coal Mine in Ohio Valley

In West Virginia, striking miners run a rival mine near Triadelphia and Elm Grove, operated by strikers in competition with Valley Camp Coal. One mine reopened part time while others stay closed, as miners solicit customers and advertise the strike‑run operation. Justice John W. Farmer offered his coal mine to them, and the group plans more openings if this venture succeeds.

Wheeling W. Va U.P West Virginia Triadelphia Elm Grove Valley Camp Coal Company J. A. Paisley Cleveland John W. Farmer

Bandit-Evangelist Rutledge Still Unclaimed After Death

Orvil C. Rutledge a 39 year old bandit evangelist from Van Wert Ohio died from injuries after a November 6 shooting during a failed hold up in Fort Wayne Indiana. He had lived in Van Wert for four years and was a former pastor. His body rests at Shane's Sons Morgue with a possible burial in Van Wert. One known relative is a nine year old son and a Huntington brother in law who has not arranged funeral details.

FT. Wayne Ind Orvil C. Rutledge van Wert Shane‘s Sons Tie Rutledge Huntington

Scout Leader Drives Troop 2 Ticket Sale at Charity Show

Julian Bing led Boy Scout Troop 2 in selling the most tickets to the Grumpy Majestic Theater charity show last week. A library for all Athens Scouts will be started in the clubrooms with Bing as librarian after the troop meeting.

Julian Bing Boy Scouts Troop 2 Majestic Theater Athens

Athens Scouts Sell Tickets for Majestic Theater Show

Boy Scouts of Athens raised 125 dollars by selling 250 tickets at 50 cents each for the Grumpy Majestic Theater Charity Show in support of the Athens Community Chest. Scout Commissioner Roy Dupler announced the totals.

Boy Scouts of Athens Athens Community Chest Majestic Theater Roy Dupler

Will of Thomas B. Roush Admitted To Probate

Probate court records show the will of Thomas B. Roush admitted to probate today. The notice also lists marriage license applications for Abraham L. Corbin Jr. and Blanche Curtis and for John Nogrady and Margaret Danch, with waivers granted in the former and applications in the latter.

Thomas B. Roush Abraham L. Corbin, Jr Columbus Blanche Curtis Hockingport William Curtis John Nogrady Glouster Daniel Nogrady, Jr Margaret Danch John Danch

Dan Sullivan Texas Richest Man Dies at 88

Dan Sullivan, reputed Texas’s richest man with a fortune around 100 million dollars, died at his unpretentious San Antonio home Monday. He ran a small private bank, D. Sullivan and Co, and was 88 years old.

San Antonio Tex U.P Dan Sullivan Texas Sullivan D. Sullivan and Co

Speed Records In Air Sought In New Five Year Program

David S. Ingalls named chairman of the Aviation Speed Foundation Advisory Committee in Cleveland. The Ohio program plans a five year, 316000000 effort to raise aviation speed records, backed by 8 million Masons contributing two dollars each. Ingalls notes American aviation lag behind Europe and seeks national speed breakthroughs.

Cleveland David S. Ingalls Aviation Speed Foundation Ohio Great Britain Ingalls Navy Union Club Morris E. Miller al Koran Temple

Athens High School Christmas Vesper Service Planned

The Athens High School Auditorium will host a December 13 Christmas Vesper Service directed by Miss Helen Cross. The program features student choirs, a Boys Quartet, Girls Quartet, violin duets, and soloists including Joe Bardin and Violet Coffey with accompanists Betty McClure Jane Gill and Bob Bingman.

Athens High School Helen Cross Athens O. L. Wood Joe Bardin Bill Kircher Bill Porter Ed Wise Bob Haldren Little Town of Bethlehem Liszt Lorene Rodehaver Esther Cokenougher Ann Beasley Frances Wilkes Lorene Redehaver Mozart Ave Verum Jean Mees Helen Nichols Violet Coffey Mendelssohn Elijah Angels We Three Kings of Orient Joe Gill Bob Bird Dick Whipple Betty McClure Jane Gill Bob Bingman

Newspaper Man Will Talk on Manchuria

Mikes W. Vaughn, United Press far eastern manager, will describe the Manchurian situation in a 15 minute radio talk from Tokio, Japan, to America Friday at 6 p m East 8 Time. The report will be sent via short wave to the Pacific Coast and distributed on NBC WEAF network. Vaughn has studied Far Eastern affairs for six years and knows the background of the dispute.

New York U.R Mikes W. Vaughn United Press Associations America Tokio Japan T. Vaughn Pacific WEAF National Broadcasting Company Vaughn

Campolo Quits Ring After Antonio Bout Prospects

Victorio Campolo, once hailed by Tex Rickard and William Muldoon as the most promising heavyweight, has quit boxing and will sail for Buenos Aires within two weeks.

Campolo New York U.P Victorio Campolo Tex Rickard William Muldoon Buenos Aires

Workers Hold Christian Conference Dinner Meeting

CHAUNCEY December 1 Christian Workers conference of the Church of Christ met in the Sunday School room for a dinner conference led by Rev M E Hoon. Charlies Minister read the report and plans were made for the annual Christmas white gifts program on December 20. Mrs Brown music and Charles Minister decorations. Special December music planned for Bible School. Next month workers conference arranged by Mrs Charles Ogg and Mrs Guy Brookins.

Chauncey Christian Workers’ Conference Church of Christ Ralph Brown J. O. Ferrell M. E. Hoon Charlies Brown Charles Bible School Charles Ogg Guy Brookins

Chauncey and Newark Residents Attend Gatherings and News

Local residents from Chauncey and surrounding towns visited family in Newark and Lancaster. Names include Earl Johnson, Nile Dew, Marie Morgan, Floyd Nye, Lena Parry, Jesse McCall and children, and others as they spent holidays and weekends with relatives in Chauncey, Lancaster, Athens, and other nearby communities.

Earl Johnson Chauncey Orville Cline Albany Newark Louise Dew Lancaster Nile Dew Jacobs Avenue Ode Jackson Darrel Witham Dayne and Jayne of Corning Dr. Witham Marsha Burke Witham Charles McCall Donald McCall Jesse McCall

Reverend Brooks to Lead Sunday Services at Circle Hill

The Reverend E. E. Brooks will preach at Circle Hill Church this Sunday at 2 o'clock. He issues a cordial invitation to district residents to attend the services.

Circle Hill E. E. Brooks Brooks

December First Birthday Day At Two Local Schools

The text notes December 1 as the first of the month and two birthdays. Bobby Hedges, age in fifth grade at East Side School, and Grace Chism, in second grade at Rufus Putnam Training School, are celebrated.

Santa Claus Bobby Hedges Grace Chism Bobby East Side Grace Rufus Putnam

Admiral Magruder Retires After 46 Years of Service

Rear Admiral Thomas Picket Magruder, a veteran of 46 years and three months, retires from active naval duty under age-related mandatory retirement. He once warned top Navy leaders about over-organization and waste, and he commanded the first vessel at the Spanish War start and helped cut cables between Cuba and Spain under fire. He earned many decorations and citations.

New Orleans U.R Thomas Picket Magruder United States Navy Department Magruder Cuba Spain Cienfuegos

No Place for Grownups Youths Tackle Pur Due in Football

In New Philadelphia on December 1 a group of spirited young players challenged Maxwell W. Purdue, 24, and the rough play left him with both legs fractured. The incident arose from an improvised game, highlighting the dangers of adult supervision gaps in youth sports.

Philadelphia U.P Maxwell W. Purdue

Twelve Mines Report Work In Chauncey Area Tuesday

Twelve mines in Chauncey and surrounding districts reported work on Tuesday. The mines listed include Kimberly Carbondale Hocking Black Diamond Chauncey Poston No. 6 L. D. Poston No. 255 No. 69 No. 10 No. 9 and Ohio No. 1 in Hocking County.

Chauncey Hocking Poston Millfield Greens Run Kimberly Carbondale Black Diamond L. D. Poston Ohio

Choir Visits The Plains Sunday at The Plains

The choir from Central Avenue Methodist Church Athens performed at The Plains Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday morning after Sunday School. Elmer Spencer led the service as it was held at The Plains. Attendance at Sunday School reached 84 with good turnout for the morning service and appreciation for the music.

Athens Chauncey Central Avenue Methodist Church Plains Methodist Episcopal Church Elmer Spencer The Plains

Three Chauncey Men Plead Guilty to Intoxication

Abe Hook Saul James and Ira Sowards of Chauncey pleaded guilty to intoxication at the Chauncey mayor's court. They were fined five dollars plus costs and arranged to pay. Marshal Burke Witham placed them under arrest.

Chauncey Abe Hook Saul James Ira Sowards W. D. Hines Marshal Burke Witham

Millfield Men Undergo Operations in Columbus Hospitals

Chauncey report of Charles Tipple Millfield undergoing an operation at St Francis Hospital Columbus after an ambulance transfer. Herbert Mingus had sinus surgery in Columbus last week. Gerald McDaniel and John Rankin both suffered injuries in a football game at Millfield on Sunday.

Millfield Columbus Chauncey Charles Tipple St. Francis Hospital Herbert Mingus Gerald McDaniel H. O. McDaniel John Rankin

Thanksgiving Visits Reported Across Families

Mr and Mrs James Ferguson and daughter Kathleen from Charleston W Va spent Thanksgiving with Mrs Ferguson's sister Mrs F M McHarg. Mr and Mrs H E Stage were Thanksgiving guests of their son in Athens. Mr and Mrs William Poston and children of Vere Ridge visited Nettie Shields family Sunday.

Lower Plains James Ferguson Kathleen Charleston W. Va

Miners' Meeting Postponed at Chauncey Mine No. 25

Chauncey Dec 1 A miners meeting at Chauncey Mine No 25 scheduled for tonight has been postponed according to Floyd Karns secretary of the local.

Chauncey Chauncey Mine No. 25 Floyd Karns

Chauncey, The Plains and Millfield News Note

Readers are invited to phone Chauncey 126 with local news from Chauncey The Plains and Millfield for publication. No additional details provided.

Chauncey

Trimble Couple Weds Dailey Arnold Nuptials

Rev G B Courtney at his Chauncey residence conducted the Monday ceremony uniting Frances Ethel Dailey and Delbert John Arnold both of Trimble in marriage. They plan to reside in Trimble.

Chauncey G. B. Courtney Church of Chit Hig Street Frances Ethel Dailey Delbert John Arnold Trimble

Tucker and Hambel families visit Newport Ky

Mr and Mrs M B Tucker of Chauncey along with Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hambel of Crooksville Ohio and their niece Miss Opal Hambel of Morgan County stayed in Newport Kentucky from Wednesday to Sunday. They were entertained in the home of Mr and Mrs Preston E Thompson whose daughter is Mrs Tucker.

Chauncey M. B. Tucker Lawrence Hambel Crooksville Opal Hambel Morgan County Newport Preston E. Thompson Thompson Tucker

Local Health Reports from Chauncey Area

Chauncey area notes Louis Evener is reported seriously ill at his Sand Ridge home near Chauncey. Mrs. Robert Graves is reported ill at her The Plains home.

Chauncey Louis Evener Sand Ridge Robert Graves the Plains

Home Remedy for Cough Using Pinex Mixture

Advert appears to promote a home cough remedy using 2% ounces of Pinex mixed in a 4 pint bottle with sugar syrup or honey. Claims quick relief, pleasant taste, and keeps well. Adds guarantee of prompt relief or money back and warns against substitutes.

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