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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1932

Page

6

Lydia Lash Evans Club Elects Officers and Accepts Elm Tree

The Lydia Lash Evans Club held a Thursday meeting at Mrs. Russel Lamborn’s home to dedicate an American elm tree gifted by Mrs. Morrison in honor of Washington's birthday. Officers for the year were elected: Schilling president, Green first vice president, Palmer second vice president, Worley recording secretary, Wood corresponding secretary, Connett treasurer. New members read into the club constitution: Mrs. M. A. Grubb and Mrs. Clarence D. Sanford.

Lydia Lash Evans Tree Washington M. C. Morrison Marietta Avenue F. C. Schilling D. B. Green Ralph Palmer M. D. Worley Howard 8. Wood W. W. Connett M. A. Grubb Clarence D. Sanford

Mrs. Craig Hosts Bridge Club On Valentine Day

Mrs. T. W. Craig entertained her Contract Bridge Club at her Booth Court Street home with Valentine Day luncheon and bridge. Out of town guest Mrs. C. F. Rathourn of Middleport joined the gathering.

T. W. Craig Booth Court Street Contract Bridge Club C. F. Rathourn Middleport Craig

Favorite Prescription touted by nervous run-down women

Mrs. Belle Allmacher of Independence Ohio praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as the most reliable tonic for a run-down nervous and weak state. She says it builds up the nervous system and strengthens health. Readers urged to contact Dr. Pierce's Clinic for medical advice and buy the remedy via druggists or a paid acquaintance package.

Independence Ohio

Thursday Bridge Club Sees Guests And Prizes

Thursday Evening Bridge Club at Mrs. Sam K Burson 10% West State Street hosted guests Mrs. Fred H McCoy and Mrs Farley Burdette. Three tables played with two prizes awarded top scores to Mrs Earl Marquis and second to Mrs Charles Farrow. Prof and Mrs C M Copeland visit son Dean Copeland in South Bend Ind during college recess. D A Bardin returns from Ohio Lumbermen’s Association meeting in Columbus with daughter Alice and Miss Gelda Ashworth. D Brewer of Port Clinton visits relatives and ill mother near Zaleski, returning home today.

Sam K. Burson West Earl Marquis Charles Farrow C. M. Copeland South Bend Ind Dean Copeland D. A. Bardin Columbus Ohio Lumbermen’s Association Deshler- Wallick Hotel Alice Gelda Ashworth D. Brewer Port Clinton Lawrence K. Dupler West Carpenter Street Fred Arnold North Congress Street E. Brewer Zaleski Brewer

Wooley Addresses Athens Messenger Newspaper Boys

H A Wooley circulation solicitor of The Athens Messenger spoke to The Athens Messenger Newspaper Boys Association in Athens last night. He stressed courtesy, product knowledge and persistence in sales, sharing field experiences. George Young, new carrier on the Mechanicsburg Route, was introduced as McKibben shifts to the mailing room.

H. A. Wooley Athens Messenger Boys’ Association Roscoe McKibben Edward McBride Mr. Wooley George Young Mechanicsburg Young Messenger Building

Thieves Take 34 Chickens From Marietta Farm

Harry Hickman of Barlow Township reported repeated chicken thefts at his Marietta home. On Wednesday evening thieves took 19 hens and earlier in the week 15 more chickens were stolen, prompting a sheriff’s investigation.

Marietta Harry Hickman Barlow Township

County Finances End Month Reported For Athens County

The January 31 treasury balance stood at 148 042.23 with outstanding warrants 2414.61 and pay-ins 21.64. No county fund overdraft. Funds show December balances and month receipts and disbursements for numerous accounts including general, road, district health, education, and trust funds. County began January with 108 507.44 and overdrafts of 6 153.47. January receipts totaled 99 230.96 and disbursements 55 035.67.

Athens County J. Clyde Edmundson South Bridge County Board of Education

January Car Sales in Athens County Dwindle in January

The January report from the clerk of the common pleas court shows motor vehicle sales in Athens County at the lowest level in five months. Twenty five new bills of sale were filed, with 19 for passenger cars and six for trucks.

Athens County

Aged Man Dies G K Faulkner Will Be Buried at Creole

G K Faulkner aged 73 died of complications at his daughter's home Thursday night at 10 oclock. He will be buried at Creole Sunday.

G. K. Faulkner

Four Sons and Daughters Mourned in Ohio Burial

After an illness of four months the burial will be held Sunday in Wesley Chapel at Creola Vinton County. The deceased is survived by four sons Harry Stewart John Canton William Toledo 2nd Lester Hamden and four daughters Mrs Walker Lee McArthur Mrs Uber Fii Creola Mrs Walter Bryan Logan and Mrs Ross.

Wesley

Condition Serious For 76YearOld Higgins In Richland Poisoning

The condition of J. W. Higgins of Richland Avenue, age 76, remains serious today due to blood poisoning from a hand scratch. He has been critically ill for several days and his family has been called home.

J. W. Higgins Richland Avenue Mr. Higgins

East Side School Honors Roll Named For Third Period

East Side School released its third period report cards showing many students earned Honor Roll status. The list includes First Grade pupils Joan Armstrong Helen Bailey Mary Elizabeth Cunningham Jane Lou Frame and others along with Evans Fitzgerald Dan Shafer Coover Staats and Robert De.

East Side Joan Armstrong Helen Bailey Mary Elizabeth Cunningham Jane Lou Frame Mary Carolyn Hopkins Barbara Dee McKinstry Joan Seaman Patricia Ann Vorhes Evans Fitzgerald Dan Shafer Coover Staats Robert de

School Grades List of Pupils by Class Year

A long list of student names by grade appears, including Second Grade: Betty Jane Love, Lois Shields, David Cooper, Ben Fulton, and others. Third Grade: Mary Virginia Bingman, Mary Margaret Graham, Jack Grover, and more. Fourth Grade: Howard Hanes, John Heas, Martha Genter, Rosalie Shafer, Jessie Rowles. Fifth Grade: Bob Covert, Florence Elkins, Jean Forsythe, Grace Foster, and others. Sixth Grade: Clifford Corneil, Rob …

Florence Elkins Jean Forsythe Grace Elle Foster Betty Jane Fulton Juani McGrath Anna Margaret Morrison Eleanor Peckham James Person Clifford Corneil Rob

Local notables listed in event roll call

Names including ert Hanes Harry Hess June Baird Virginia Beasley Suzanne Danford and Mary Kathryn Sherrard appear in a community event roster.

Ert Hanes Harry Hess June Baird Virginia Beasley Suzanne Danford Mary Kathryn Sherrard

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