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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1932

Page

6

Dinner Bridge Entertained by Mrs Parker McKinley and Fenzel

Mrs H J Parker Mrs P H McKinley and Mrs Fred Fenzel hosted a dinner party and bridge at the Puss-in-Boots Tea Room on West Carpenter Street Wednesday night. Decorations featured green and red with red roses and green fernery. Covers for 38 including the three hostesses. Nine tables played bridge with high scores awarded to A C Gubitz first Mulligan second and R R Johnson third.

Mrs. Parker Mrs. McKinley Mrs. Fenzel Dinner Bridge Kinley Fred Fenzel Bridge West Carpenter Street Parker McKinley Fenzel A. C. Gubitz Mary M. Mulligan R. R. Johnson

Blackburns travel to Columbus for operation at Mt. Carmel

Mrs. William Blackburn and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Blackburn have gone to Columbus to be with Mr. William Blackburn who will undergo an operation at Mt. Carmel Hospital on Friday. Mrs. Guy Gardner will host the Stitch and Chatter Club at two o'clock Friday afternoon. Elmer Gabriel of Vincennes is visiting his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. George MacCollins, of Richland Avenue. Mrs. Cecil Ryan of Columbus visits her aunt, Mrs. Hull Foster, on West Union Street.

Dave Blackburn Columbus William Blackburn Mt. Carmel Hospital Guy Gardner Mortis Avenue Stitch and Chatter Club Ind Mra George MacCollins Richland Mrs. Cecil Ryan Mrs. Hull Foster

VegeBRAN trial offer cuts price to 15 cents

The advertisement promotes VegeBRAN, a medicine containing URAN Paxtract, with a Friday and Saturday offer of a full-size trial bottle for 15 cents. It notes 7 percent success and markets a regular price of $1.55, urging readers to try in their own interest.

Authority on China Speaks Here Friday

The Philosophy Club of Ohio University invites all faculty and townspeople to an open meeting in Fine Arts Hall Friday at 7 pm with guest Dr. Homer H. Dubs of Marshall College Muntington West Virginia. He discusses The Great Thinkers of China and his background includes translating Hauncius and earning a PhD at Chicago.

Philosophy Club Ohio University Homer H. Dubs Marshall College Muntington W. Va Hauncius University of Chicago Chicago Dubs Social Science Abstracts Fine Arts Hall

Dr Wray Describes Scotland Ireland Visit

Dr Edith Wray spoke on Here and There In Scotland and Ireland at the Tuesday Club gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. C D Hopkins at 24 Morris Avenue. She shared experiences from Europe last summer including Irish Free State history, a Lakes of Killarney trip, a Dublin visit on the Fourth of July, and the Edinboro IA University Women meeting. Professor George McLaughlin and wife Motored to Chicago to visit daughter Miss Helen McLaughlin at the University of Chicago. Mix McLaughlin plans Christmas work vacation. Mrs H L Atkinson drove to Columbus today.

Irish Free State Killarney Dublin International Association of University Women Edinboro George McLaughlin Chicago Professor McLaughlin Misa Helen McLaughlin University of Chicago Mixes McLaughlin

Hobbies Studied by Girl Reserves at Senior High

The Girl Reserves at the Senior High School met at noon with sponsor Mary Connett. Members discussed hobbies and prizes were awarded for the most interesting hobbies. Ruth Phillips won first prize a quilt. Ann Beasley won second a knitted squares. Fern Rowland won third a paid work cushion. Further interests included stones, toy dogs and elephants, pictures, scrapbooks, poetry, and photos of movie stars. A Christmas party is planned next week at the Senior High School Building.

Mary Connett Ruth Phillips Ann Beasley Fern Rowland

Mysterious Stranger Held In Vanderwell Slaying

William James Guy a 24 year old adventurer was brought to Long Beach for questioning in the Vanderwell schooner Carma murder case. Detectives say two Carma crewmen identified him as the mysterious stranger at the porthole who asked after Vanderwell before he was slain.

Long Beach Cal U.P William James Guy Walter Vanderwell Guy Vanderweill Vanderwell

Cincinnati Milk Wagon Drivers Accept Wage Cut Ruling

In Cincinnati union milk wagon drivers will take a 11 y per cent wage cut from 40 to 35 dollars weekly after Fred Keightly of the U S Department of Labor issued a ruling. The arbitration followed a strike that affected about 1200 drivers and left dealers seeking a 20 per cent cut while drivers held to 10 per cent. Drivers keep two weeks vacation with pay and commissions on sales along with a daily free milk allowance.

Cincinnati Dec Fred Keightly United States Department of Labor Keightly

Albert Corwin Family Orchestra to Play at Mission Church Luhrig

Albert Corwin and his family will entertain at the Mission Church in Luhrig during Sunday services Deg 11 at 2 30 p m. A sermon and divine worship follow at the Christian Church of the Hill at 3 p m.

Albert Corwin Mission Church Luhrig Christian Church of

Prohibition raid in Cincinnati seizes 3000 gallons liquor

Prohibition investigators seized 3000 gallons of alcohol and 37 cases of liquor in a warehouse raid in Cincinnati. The operation underscores enforcement efforts during the repeal era.

Cincinnati

Fashion Notes On Separate Jackets And Evening Garb

Mirande presents outfits pairing a dark red wool jacket with a light green wool skirt and a detachable fur collar. Advice urges quiet grace, proper posture, and restraint in gestures. Also mentions new gloves L Amazone and a Pythian Sisters meeting at the K P Hall.

Mirande Paris

Debate on report cards and learning differences

A morning chat with a friend about report cards highlights uneven abilities and the fairness of grading. She argues intelligence varies and education offers equal chances but not equal results, noting some learners excel later and that school also teaches social skills and discernment between good and bad.

Household Hints For Stain Removal And Cooking Tips

Practical tips on removing starch and syrup stains from linen using lukewarm water and starch paste, drying scorch with sun and starch, crisping cold rolls by dipping in cold water then hot oven, squeezing onion juice, and thinning eggs with water or milk for frying.

Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Relief for Longstanding Sores

Ad touts Peterson's Ointment as healing old sores in years of suffering. Claims instant comfort for skin issues including burns and eczema. Promotes 3 cent price and availability at drug stores with a single application implied to prove efficacy.

Peterson Adv

West Side School Announces Perfect Attendance

West Side School lists students with perfect attendance for the second period across grades one through five led by principal Myrna Bradford. Names include Bill Canale and Evelyn Frost in first grade, Faith Allen and Ruth Steinmetz in second, Wendell Bretz and Char line Coursey in third, James Burney in fourth and a long roster in fifth.

West Side School Myrna Bradford Bill Canale Robert Guess Robert Sharp Evelyn Frost Audrey Guthrie Louise Mason Marion Potts Faith Allen Robert Ballenger Jane Hooper Louis Llewellyn Virginia Neal Louise Beccy Ruth Steinmetz Virginia Wilson Ralph Russell Wendell Bret Albert Seamah Russell Secoy Opal Sharp Bart Sharp Roger Wiseman Betty Barrett Betty Chandler Robert Cooley Warl Frost Louise Neal Clayta Pierce Thomas Hendricks Julia Lareh Doris Virginia Neal Frances Noland Juan Seaman William Hendricks Ruth Mason Joe Matthewson Sara Jane Kern Helen Long Harold Barker Kay Lloyd Yoho

Athena Junior High School Notes Turnkey Party and Renovations

The Athena Junior High School decorates its club room this week with rust tones in Home Economics. Librarians Dix Graham and Joe McAffee added new books to the library as pupils donated volumes. A Christmas party at the Junior High Building is planned for Tuesday night December 13 with decorations, games, a movie, dancing, ping-pong, and carols led by K. H. Kay. The Preamble will publish next week as homeroom sales begin Monday.

Athena Giria Dix Graham Joe McAffee K. H. Kay School Glen Clubs

Christmas issue features and new trophy case at Junior High

The Preamble staff plans a Christmas issue with a new trophy exhibit case at the Junior High School Building to display large articles and trophies. A new General Science club was organized with John Newcomb as sponsor. A Christmas assembly is planned for Friday December 16 with a Dramatics Class play Red and the Christmas Whoppers directed by William Bryant. Cast includes Harry Entwistle as Red and many others. The Junior-Senior orchestra under Ruth McConnell will provide music for the program.

Grubb John Newcomb Plana Red Wiliam Bryant Harry Entwistle Jared Sims Helen Haskins Mrs. Sites Gerald Hones Mr. Sims Pauline Reynolds Letty Sima Bob Daggett Bobby Adama Martha McVay Carol Clark Janet Mackinnon Etta Briggs Carlee Phil Brigge Dorothy Gentry Bebe Briggs Bernice McVay Cousin Susan Fred Krecker Deacon Dunn Kathleen Shannon Huldn Ruth McConnell

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