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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1934

Page

6

Ohio Woman Leads Standardization Drive for Women’s Goods

Dr. Josephine L. Pierce of Lima, second vice president of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, heads a special Standardization Committee. It collaborates with the Bureau of Standards to develop specs for staple goods bought by women. The bureau built testing machinery to evaluate gloves shoes and other silk textiles for a sponsor label.

Ohio Josephine L. Pierce Lima General Federation of Women's Club General Federation Bureau of Standards of Department of Commerce Bureau of Tandems Dr. Pierce

No Need to Suffer Rheumatic Agony

An advertisement claims rheumatic pain stems from an infected tooth and excess uric acids in muscles and joints. It promotes RI-MA relief tablets from Quick's Cut Rate Druggists with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved.

Imaginative Dinner Bell Cheer Echoes for Rouses Fund

Fragmentary text references a railroad conductor and a hardship meal in New York. The notes mention milk toast for stomach trouble and a shift in weight, but specifics and context are unclear from the readable excerpt.

Biema-Rex Antacid Brings Fast Relief For Indigestion

Biama-Ree acts four ways to relieve indigestion in three minutes. It neutralizes acid, relieves gas, soothes irritated membranes, and aids digestion of fermentable foods. Sold only at Rexall Drug Stores. Get a jar today at Cline's Pharmacy.

Rexall Cline

Artist's Brush Sweets U S New York

Mary Turlay Robinson, decorated by France, argues American art is now fashionable and growing. She notes government plans to employ artists for murals in public buildings, cites rising art shows in New York and nationwide, and prefers landscapes over city scenes.

New York America Franklin D. Roosevelt France United States Mary Turlay Robinson Palmes Academiques French Academy Maine California American Woman's Association Miss Robinson Argent Gallery Salon d'Automne Independents Paris Anderson Gallery

Associates Give Bridal Shower For Mrs Shumway

Mrs Frank Dickens and Miss Lillian Dickens hosted a Valentine themed bridal shower at the former’s home for Mrs John Shumway Kathaleen Frumm a Woolworth colleague and recent bride. Ruth Herron won the prize and gifts were given to the bride as refreshments followed late. Attendees included Ruth Merron Man or Palmer Lucile Manafield Josephine Seel Cledythe Cranmer Fran ckw Kempton Leota Mul Frances 10 Leota McCoy Clysta Rosser Aj uans Elliot Louise Barnhart Mrs Harold Radford Mrs John Summers Mrs James Kiingentur a gt Juned Mrs Glenn McConkey and Mrs Ray Leake.

Frank Dickens Lillian Dickens F. W. Woolworth Company John Shumway Kathaleen Frumm Ruth Herron Manor Palmer Lucile Manafield Josephine Seel Cledythe Cranmer Francw Kempton Leota Mul Frances Leota McCoy Clysta Rosser Ajuans Elliot Louise Barnhart Harold Radford John Summers James Kiingentur Gt Juned Glenn McConkey Ray Leake Anu Eases Migs Dickens Dickens

Past Noble Grands Meet At Finsterwalds

The Past Noble Grands Club gathered at Mrs. Elmer Finsterwald’s home on Hocking Street with hostesses Mrs. Ruth Bridgewater and Mrs. Ella England assisting. Prizes went to Mrs. Edna Junod and Mrs. Vida Carpenter. guests included Mrs. Marie Morrison and others. Light refreshments were served.

Noble Grands Club Elmer Finsterwald Hocking Street Ruth Bridgewater Ella England Jessie Roach Edna Junod Vida Carpenter Marie Morrison Harmon Franche Finsterwaild

What Other Women Say

The quote from Marie Dressler highlights restoring belief and confidence in individuals, their country, and government as central to the recovery effort. It emphasizes public morale as essential to collective progress and resilience.

Six Couples Dine At Colonial then Bridge Night Prize Winners Listed

Six couples attended dinner at The Colonial last night at six followed by three tables of bridge at the Householders home 88 May Avenue. Prizes went to Mrs J B Roberts and to William F Smiley. A quilting party for Mrs C W Conrath was held on the Athens Pomeroy Road. Mrs Bertha Hartinger and others dined at noon. DAR president general William Russell Magnus will speak on the Columbia network February 3 at 2 30 p m. Birth announced for Wylma Ruth daughter of Mr and Mrs Vaughan Ross Marshfield born January 90 weighing seven and one half pounds.

Misa Nell Wayne Roach Mr. L. V. Brown Portsmouth Miss Roach Olive Jane Eaton Ohio River Eaton Daehier Mortuary The Colonial J. B. Roberts J. E. Householder William F. Smiley C. W. Conrath Athens-Pomeroy Road Bertha Hartinger Grace Jetters Cora Munn Alta Douglas Osee Douglas William Russell Magnus the Daughters of the American Revolution Columbia Vaughan Ross Marshfield Wylma Ruth

Royals Learn Fancy Embroidery At Home

London February reports that Prince of Wales and Duke of York are taking up embroidery in spare time. Queen Mary inspires the craft with the Royal School of Needlework guiding the project. Princess Royal and Lord Harewood show interest while both princes work on antique chair seats at Windsor with special frames and lamps.

London U.P Prince of Wales Duke of York Mary Buckingham Palace Princess Royal Lord Harewood Royal School of Lady Smith-Derrien Lady Smith- Dorrien United Press Duke Duchess of York

This Is Moving Week for Many Athens Families

This is moving week in Athens with families shifting to new residences. The Gordon K Bushes moved from North Hill to Strathmore Boulevard and are settling in. The William F Smileys relocated from 310 East State Street to 155 Morris Avenue with two children.

Athens Gordon K. Bushes North Hill Strathmore Boulevard William F. Smileys East State Street Morris Avenue H. J. Ong Poplar Street North Congress Street Wyatt Cunninghams West Carpenter Street Townsend

Local residents relocate homes and staff shifts announced

Mrs. W. H. Smith moves from 90 Mill Street to 83 Grosvenor in a Fred Slaughter house. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton F. Poston, former Rio Grande High School vocational agriculture teacher, take over the Smith residence. Mr. Poston will manage the farm relief bureau, while Marvin D. Losey and family move from 126 Morris Avenue to Columbus.

W. H. Smith Mill Street Fred Slaughter Grosvenor Clinton F. Poston Rio Grande Poston Rio Grande High School Smith

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