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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1932

Page

6

Dinner Bridge Honors Hosted by Burson Guthrie and Keever

Mrs Burson Mrs Guthrie and Mrs Keever hosted a dinner bridge at Mrs Guthrie home 72 North Congress Street Thursday night. Attendants included Miss Anna Mae Keever assisting. Thirty six guests attended with nine bridge tables, prizes awarded to Mrs Dwight Robinson first and Mrs Wilbur F Martin second and Mrs E G Burt and Mrs Rafael Johnson fourth.

8. K. Burson E. A. Guthrie Paul H. Keever Guthrie North Congress Street Anna Mae Keever Dwight Robinson Wilbur F. Martin E. G. Burt Rafael Johnson Lee Beasley Marie Grim Betty Hoyt McCoy Margaret Alice Guthrie KB. A Guthrie

Higley Study Circle Meets Wednesday at Mrs Foster’s

Higley Study Circle met at 33 Woodward Avenue with Mrs Richard A Foster as host and program leader. Twenty five members attended as Mrs Foster reviewed Devil's Duties by Jean Thomas and discussed the life of Kentucky mountaineers while her daughters Jane Foster and Nell Foote provided piano selections.

Richard A. Foster Higley Study Circle Woodward Avenue George Coe Kentucky Jane Foster Nell Foote

Mrs Jones Hosts Luncheon Club At Park Place Home

Mrs Evan J Jones Jr entertained members of her contract luncheon club at her Park Place home on Thursday. Three tables were in play with Mrs Louis J Brown taking high score. Guest players included Mrs M E Twiss Mrs Hampton Beeson and Mrs Gordon K Breh oo. Mr and Mrs F L Williams Margaret Walburn returned from Newport News Va and Cincinnati. Williams is employed by H C Nutting Company in Cincinnati. Nearby Mystic Shrine members from Athens attending a Columbus meeting include Charles E Cameron W W Coe Will Clark and D Scott Allen.

Evan J. Jones, Jr Park Place Louis J. Brown M. E. Twiss Hampton Beeson Gordon K Breh F. L. Williams Margaret Walburn Newport News Cincinnati Williams H. C. Nutting Company Mystic Shrine of Masonic Lodge Athens Columbus Charles E. Cameron W W. Coe Will Clark D. Scott Allen John ©. Henry the Eastwood Seth W. Lewis Betty Bailey Clay Milar

Athens Needle Club Hosts Casserole Luncheon Meeting

Nineteen members of the Athens Needle Club met at Mrs. A. J. Laverty's home for a casserole luncheon and needlework session. The group planned Christmas food donations and announced a December 4 Christmas party at Mrs. Hal H. Rowland's home with gift exchanges.

Athens Needie Club A. J. Laverty West State Street Mra Hal H. Rowland Franklin Avenue

Fungus Growth Presented to Ohio University Museum

J. E. Crow of Athens has donated an unusually formed edible fungus weighing about four pounds. The growth, resembling a prehistoric face with hair, grew on a tree this summer and was placed in alcohol by Dr. W. A. Matheny who praised its size and character. A picture will be sent to Believe-it-or-Not artist Robert Ripley.

Ohio University Museum J. E. Crow Athens New Marshfield W. A. Matheny Crow Robert Ripiey

Revival Services Continue At Church Of God

Revival services will continue tonight and Saturday night at the Church of God on Hocking Street. Pastor Rev. Calvin B. Hanes leads with evangelist Rev. George Lorton. Special music features the services. Two sermons are planned next Sunday and an ordinance service at 3 p.m.

Church of God Hocking Street Calvin B. Hanes George Lorton

Beer War Blazes Toledo Man Slain and Wounded

In Toledo violence flares in the beer trade with machine gunners fatally striking Louise Bell, a 24 year old manicurist, and wounding Frank Jankowski, 32, who was found seriously wounded after authorities believe he interrupted hijackers taking a beer and liquor cache.

Toledo Louise Bell Jack Kennedy Frank Jankowski Jankowski

Community Notes From Union Area Past Week

Union Thirty-three people from the M. P Church attended a revival in Putman, Vinton County, last Sunday evening. Families visited, attended meetings, and repairs were made on the Union Church. Fire and accidents are mentioned with injuries and recoveries for local residents.

M. P Church of Union Putman Vinton County Frank White R. R. Barker Dorothy Barker Alice Russ Carol Howe New Marshfield Thomas Withers Barberton William Bridge John Withers Union Donald Winn Marietta Harry Hopper Earl Briley Ada Snedden Detroit James Penrod Evert Athens Darrel Withers Union Church Robert Mulpas Huckleberry Stevenson George Jr George McBride N. B. Saylor Billy West Elmer West

Louisa May Alcott Centenary Observed at Concord

An informal observance marked the centenary of Louisa May Alcott's birth in Concord on November 2. Orchard House doors opened to visitors who toured the rambling home where Alcott wrote Little Women. Rooms and wall drawings recall Alcott as Jo and the family life that shaped her novels.

Concord Mays Louisa May Alcott Orchard House Alcott Meg Beth Amy Louisa May Leoviea May

Mailing Dates Fixed For Foreign Lands

Postmaster Harry McKinstry warns holiday mail deadlines affect international delivery. China and Japan mail must reach now for Christmas, others to Asia and Pacific regions miss the cut. final dates list December 5 through December 21 for multiple countries and zones.

Harry McKinstry China Japan India New Zealand Australia Manchuria

Santa Fires Santa for Kissing Child at Store

Memphis Tennessee December 2 1930 Santa Claus at a department store was discharged after kissing a one year old girl whose father complained. The elf said he did not recall the incident and that his kisses are part of his enthusiasm with children.

Memphis, Tenn Santa Claus Harvey BE He) Mann

Denison University Women Earn More On Campus Payroll

Granville Ohio December statistics show Denison University employs 92 women and 65 men on the payroll. Women fill roles as typists clerical assistants library and laboratory helpers and dormitory hall girls.

Granville R— Denison University

New Drug May Make a Race of Supermen

London reports researchers at a city hospital claim a new drug can extend life by ten years and erase fear while boosting intellect and strength. They say it could turn sheep into strong animals and cats into pantherlike foes as early results show animals fighting dogs. Officials warn about unpredictable social effects.

London

French wine makers honor Roosevelt with river ceremony

In Paris on December 24, wine merchants and dock workers rechristened the Seine wharf "Qua Franklin Roosevelt" as they anticipates repeal of prohibition. The ceremony featured open barrels of red wine and toasts to the American president-elect and the health of Roosevelt.

Paris Seine Franklin Roosevelt Roosevelt

United States Now Shipping Out Alcohol

Montreal dispatch reports American bootleggers exporting U S liquor into Canada. Police seized a carload of alcohol destined for the Canadian holiday trade, said to have been shipped from the United States.

Montreal Dominion United States

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