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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1932

Page

5

St Pauls Church Unveils Formal Service Sunday

Sunday evening services were held at St Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church of Ope to unveil a formal service agreed by church board and minister Reverend Mr Wilkin. Read of scarlet fever reported in Homer Township by County Health Commissioner Ar Naylor, McConnelsville.

MBE Charch Mr Wilkin St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church Chesterhill Homer Ar Naylor McConnelsville Margie Marian Duncan Jay Frank Calendine Methodist Church Clyde Pricestais Emma Strode Columbus Theodore Newburn Mra Newburn Fort Wool Spurrier Paul Weeks Eather Welle Bill Ewatt Ohio State University Frank Ewart Tettle Woodward Ringgold St. Pauls Methodist Church Cheaterhill Ladies’ Aid of Joy Homer Township Laura Hammond J. H. Brookes Middletown

Floating Women and Daring Swimmers Amid Bay Contest

Linda watches as three young men perform on a rocking float while she contemplates her talk with Statlander. A sudden geyser and a diving display by the Irishman draw Linda into a spirited exchange about swimming, fitness, and practical water skills.

Tom DeVos Shaughnessey Linda Statlander Gertrude Ederie

Swimming Kiss and Towels Spark Offroom Tension

Linda and Stallander swim and spar over towels and daily routines as their beach outing ends with a flirtatious race. He agrees to a second dip and the pair discuss lodging arrangements while tension and curiosity grow between them.

Mr. Stallender Stallander Linda Tom

Daughter of 101 Ranch Bride at The White House

The daughter of Cal Zack T. Miller of the 101 Ranch wed in Virginia Miller’s home known as The White House on the Oklahoma Yyaneh. Coronel Miller’s famed wild west show once toured the country from that residence.

Hone Lee Pieod Ponca City Okla Virginia Miller Cal Zack T. Miller 101 Ranch White House Coronel Miller Oklahoma Yyaneh

Christmas Morning Athenian Observes Quiet Wishes

The page recounts holiday scenes in Athens with neighbors exchanging gifts and notes, listing gifts received and plans for future celebrations. It mentions families visiting from Columbus and Dayton, plus local errands and reflections on the mild weather and holiday mood.

Boy Promoter Faces Charges in Multiple Indictments

Frank P. Parish, once linked to plans to buy and rebuild the Mayflower presidential yacht, faces a New York grand larceny indictment for about 127000 in charity funds and a separate federal fraud case in Chicago. Parish denies the charges as relatives and officials travel for holiday gatherings in Indiana and nearby states.

Frank P. Parish New York Parteh Chicago Parish

Heart of a Wife and Kidnapping Escape Continues

In a tense farmhouse chase, Dicky’s fate rests with Marion Ronald and Hugh as they plan a safe return. Carolyn learns Uncle Dicky is safe while Samuel Brixton’s role in the kidnapping weighs on the group and promises more revelations tomorrow.

Jerry Dicky Ron Dad Mums Ronald Carolyn Samuel Brixton Hugh Brock Marion

Bangs Fashion Debate and Post Christmas Gift Ideas

The piece argues bangs can dramatically alter facial appearance and advises considering face shape and forehead when choosing a coiffeur. It suggests trying fake bangs first, notes hair trends, and shifts to cheer with a red wool ensemble, gifts, and a care department leaflet featuring quick gadgets and a shaped scarf for various outfits and occasions.

Leftover meats turned into repas and ragout ideas

The piece describes rechauffee methods using cold meat with gravy or sauces, adding curry powder mustard and paprika, and heating gently. It explains stews from bones and stock, and offers a sample menu for tomorrow including breakfast, luncheon, and dinner items like meat pie and ragout.

Local Holiday Event and Community Notes

Silver Ridge School closed for a Christmas program led by Mrs. G. W. Christy. A crime report notes a five foot long fox carcass killed December 22 by hunters on C. F. Bets Ing farm. Residents attended the Tuppers Plain High School Christmas event and others traveled to Barberton for a weekend visit. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Vern Christy of New Lexington and a grandson to G. W. Christy. Edith Betzing visited relatives in Athens. Attendees from this place joined the Jacob Dean estate sale.

G. W. Christy C. F. Bets Ing Tuppers Plaine High School Lovell Bean Barberton Vern Christy New Lexington Edith Betzing Harry Swank Athens Jacob Dean

Mrs Martha Wilson Dies Amid Life Spent in Athens Area

Mrs. Martha Wilson 72 widow of John W. Wilson died last week at her Akron home. Funeral at the home followed by burial at Stow. Born Martha Cowan in Jerseyville Athens County she spent most of her life in Athens County and was active in church and Women’s Relief Corps. Survived by three daughters and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. brothers and sisters also noted.

Martha Wilson John W. Wilson Athens County Akron Stow Temple Okla F H Dalton William Hamilton John Ator Athens Wilson Jerseyville North Hill M. FE. Church Ladies Aide Society W. FR. C That City

Leftover Meat Reuses In Brown Sauce Dishes

The passage describes sauting meat scraps in butter, making brown sauce, and serving with toast or biscuits. It covers casseroles with meat and vegetables, meat pie with biscuit dough, reheating leftovers in curry sauce served with rice, and variations using pork beef chicken or fowl with olives and raisins.

Christmas Dinner at Mrs Hanning's Home Hosts Guests

Mrs Mary Hanning hosted a Christmas dinner at 47 Stimeon Avenue with guests Mr and Mrs Pearl Wood Mrs Mary Fryberger and Mrs Augusta Finsterwald in attendance.

Mary Hanning Stimeon Avenue Pearl Wood Mary Fryberger Augusta Finsterwald

Mrs Charles Perry Dies in Columbus. Burial Planned in Athens

Mrs Charles Perry formerly of Athens died at her daughter Mrs Nelile Cartan's home in Columbus on Saturday. Funeral services will be held in Columbus on Tuesday morning and the body will be brought to Athens for burial in the West Union Street Cemetery, arriving here about 12 20 tomorrow.

Charles Perry Athens Nelile Cartan Columbus Weat Union Street

Local Couple Announce Daughter's Marriage in 1932

Mr aod Mere and N C Stout announce the marriage of their daughter Netie to J W Wiseman son of Mr and Mrs Carl Wiseman of the city. The couple wed in Marietta in July 1932 with Rev F J Aon officiating. Mr and Mrs J C Harner of Reynoldsburg are visiting at Dr D H Biddle’s home on North College Street during Christmas holidays.

A.W. AL Tom North College Street Don Coultrap Donna Frances Columbus Fh. F. Bishop Andrew Thomas Mary Dayton A. W. Allom Marietta Judge Mra D. H. ‘Thomas HM. J Brown St. Claireville City Hunter Brown Aod Mere N.C. Stout Sunnyside Drive Netie J. W. Wiseman Carl Wiseman F. J. Aon J. C. Harner Reynoldsburg D. H. Biddle

American woman Mira Kalman earns Belgium's PhD at Louvain

Mira Elizabeth Kalman is highlighted as the first American woman to receive a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Louvain in Belgium. She is noted as the youngest woman of any nationality to win the degree and returns to New York.

Belgium University of Louvaine Mira Elizabeth Kalman New York Aho

Mrs Mansfield Dies at 81 Near McDougal Church

Mrs Maettle Mansfield aged 81 wife of Harvey Mansfield resident near McDougal Church in Athens died Saturday from nephritis. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at South Canaan Church. She leaves her husband and three children.

McDougal Vietatty Treedhay Mra Maettle Mansfield Harvey Maensfield McDougal Church Athens South Canaan

Mrs Weedfall Dies After Heart Trouble in Saginaw

Mrs Mabel Weedfall 43 formerly of Athens died at her home in Saginaw Michigan on Christmas Day after heart trouble. She leaves husband Bobby and a young son, mother J W Woodard, two half sisters in Athens and a half brother. Funeral services set for Tuesday in Saginaw with family accompanying.

Mra J. W Woodard EL Weedfall Mabel Woodard Saginaw Mich Mra. Weedfall Athens J. W. Woodard Ohio University Bobby Prank M. Watkins Tttchard Toster James Woodard Frank M. Watkine Richard Foster Baginaw

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