Current Events Club Guest Night With Two Hostesses
Emma Gattin described George Washington's traits at the Current Events Club guest night in the Chamber of Commerce. Hostesses Mia Howard C. Bobo and Dessie Drake presided before forty eight members and guests. Miss Mary Helen Lee sang three solos and an encore while Eleanor Murrow accompanied. Red white and blue decor marked Lincoln and Washington birthdays. Assistants included Mrs. B J Perron and Mrs. William Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Emma. Gattin
Chamber of Commerce
Mia
Howard C. Bobo
Dessie Drake
W. S. Gamertsiglder
Roll Call
Mary Helen Lee
Marguerite
Eleanor Murrow
Lincoln
Washington
B. J. Perron
Willam Willamis
Mansfield Museum Exhumes Odds, Ends for Young Reporter
A visiting youth reporter tours the Mansfield Museum in Athens, marveling at a chaotic collection of Civil War cannons, a German sea captain’s 350 year old watch, colonial relics, Orient artifacts, and a curious West exhibit. The cluttered rooms display items from Ohio University programs to Madison land grants, red coats, and a 1433 gun, with workers eager to return for more in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Warner
Seven Seas
Athens
Ehelcton
Kell
Mansfield Museum
Wat
Chaca
West Virginia
Lebanon
Fharorh
Ohio University
Rebeccah Wilkingon
Boston News
California
Philippine Islands
J. Jones
David Jones
United States
Weiea
India
Australia
Arabia
Ben
China
Ohio State Penitentiary
Philippines
Now Building Bridges Going West on No. 50
Six bridges of modern type are under construction on U S Route No 50 between Athens and Cincinnati. One is the South Bridge here. All spans are 34 feet wide and are of concrete, totaling about 8350 000. The South Bridge area lies east of Miller, between Dodsonville and Altenburg, ten miles east of Chillicothe, and west of McArthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Cinemnati
Miler
Dodsonville
Alienturg
Batnbride
Chillicothe
AfcArthur
County Board Orders Chattea Pyle Release on Installment Plan
At a Friday meeting the Athens County Commissioners ordered Chattea Pyle released from the county jail on condition he pay $5 monthly toward the $100 fine and costs after earlier sentencing on January 15 1931 for larceny. Pyle had completed the initial 60 days but was later arrested again to serve the remaining fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Commissioners
Chattea Pyle
Athens County
Office Journal
Pyle
Justice of the Peace
Cari
Porter
Costa
Eagles petition governor for state aid in crisis in Ohio
The local Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie, joined by state Aeries, urged Gov George White to convene a special legislative session to craft plans for easing distress. The letter, signed by Joe Matthewson, president of the local lodge, argued private relief is overtaxed and state action is needed to avert a serious situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eagles
George White
Ohio
Joe Matthewson
Harry Kelly Named On Relief Commission
Harry Kelly of Nelsonville was appointed to Athena County Soldiers Relief Commission by Judge C F Rowland to replace Lawrence R Kelch who resigned. Kelch served since March 1930 and was to serve until March 1903. The commission also includes Capt J B Allen from the Civil War and Maj Rafael Johnson from World War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Kelly
Nelsonville
Soldiers’ Relief Commission
Athena County
C. F. Rowland
Lawrence R. Kelch
Kelch
Kelly
Welch
J. B. Allen
Maj
Rafael Johnson
Ohio U Worker Hurt In Music Hall Fall
Hart S Shaw, 63, of New Marshfield Road and Ohio University employee, slipped and fell down a stairway in Music Hall Friday. He landed on his head and shoulders with severe bruises and remained confined to bed at home Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Hart S. S. Shaw
New Marshfield Road
Ohio University
Music Hall
Adam Niggemeyer Declares Athens County Commissioner Bid
Adam Niggemeyer, a Democrat, filed his petition at the Board of Elections in the Courthouse to run for Athens County Commissioner. The item notes his candidacy and petition process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Niggemeyer
Athens County
Board of Elections
Eight Table Bridge Hosts Valentines Evening Event
RS Wilbur F Martin and Mrs A Hooper entertained thirty two women Friday night at Mrs Martin’s North Shannon Avenue home. Eight tables played bridge with Hearts and Valentine motifs. Trophy for high score went to Mrs Farley Burdette, second to Mrs Clarence Laughlin, third to Mrs James Lewis. Out of town guests from Nelsonville included Mrs Lebeau Craig Mrs Carnes Wickman Mrs Glen Allen Miss Helen Devore and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur F
Martin
A. Hooper
North Shannon Avenue
Farley Burdette
Clarence Laughlin
James Lewis
Nelsonville
Lebeau Craig
Carnes Wickman
Glen Allen
Helen Verity Henry
Leland Devore
Wiliam Barrows
M Mae Lanton
Helen Devore
Home Society to Hold All Day Meet at Church
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church will observe an all day meeting Friday. Members gather at 9 o'clock to prepare a noonday lunch and a fruit can for the Deaconess Home in Columbus. The afternoon program begins at 1 30 with stunts by auxiliary groups. Mrs William Hutchinson, once of Athens, lies ill at the home of her son in Sylvania. She is 78 and mother of the late Dr F M Hutchinson of Athena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Woman's Home Missionary Society
First Methodist Church
Hach Perean
Uame
Columbus
Mermsters
William Hutchinson
Athens
W. B. Herbert
Sylvania
Hutchinson
Br. F. M. Hutchinson
Athena
Athens High Debaters Tie For First In District Standings
Athens High School debaters and Portsmouth High tied for first in the district standings after Athens defeated Portsmouth by forfeit from Jackson due to illness among Jackson players. Coach Mia Anna Price said a resolution would come after consultation with Ohio System University officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens High School
Portamouth High School
Thea
Athens
Ohio River City
Jackson
Mia Anna HK Price
Ohio System
Portamouth
Eulrbeth Atkinson
Merly Gulluin
Jack Moetster
Richy
Athens Girl Scouts Plan Valentine Party and Reunion
Girl Scout Troop No 4 met at the scout rooms to chart a Valentine Party for next Thursday and a reunion at Camp Rowland on Saturday February 13. One new scout Lois Mariner joined at Shojstai Junior High School after passing the Tenderfoot nature test with Pauline Rose and Geraldine Stauffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Rowland
Lois Mariner
Sho Jstai Junior High School
Pauline Rose
Geraldine Stauffer
Hospital Notes From Sheltering Arms Hospital
Report from Sheltering Arms Hospital lists new patients Alfred Hughes Athens major operation Mrs L B Shafer Athens observation, dismissed Jean Marie Behlagie Athens minor operation, Jack Henninger New York City medical attention, convalescents Mia Rolland Jones and baby son Athens, Ruth Bobo Athens, Major operations C E Smith Middleport, H H Brown Athens mine accident, John Shannon Athens medical attention. Taxes and assessments delinquent after August 1930 may be paid in installments per Atty Gen Albert Bettman ruling. those delinquent before that date cannot be paid on installment plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Alfred Hughes
Athens
Mra. L. BR. Shafer
Jean Marie Behlagie
Jack Henninger
New York City
Mia
Rolland Jones
Baby Son
Ruth Bobo
C. E. Smith
Middleport
W. H H. Brown
John Shannon
Albert Bettman
Calendar of local groups slated Monday through Saturday
Founders Day PTA meeting at high school auditorium at 730 pm with Dr Hont as speaker on Life of Abraham Lincoln. Chi Omega Alumnae meet at 8 pm at 25 Mil Street with Mrs Brown and Mrs Stickney. Cathole Ladies of Columbia meet 30 pm at Knights of Columbus hall. Mrs Addicell hosts Women’s Missionary Society at 2 30 pm Tuesday. Business and Professional Women meet 740 pm Thursday in City Building club room. Woman’s Missionary Society of First Christian Church lunch noon and meeting 1 30 pm Thursday. Maecenas Literary Club Valentine party 2 pm Tuesday hosted by Mrs Bingman. Athens Needle Club hosted by Mrs Gross Wednesday Zoek. Rebekah Lodge Valentine party Thursday 7 pm at IOOF Hall. Stewart and Chauncey invited. Mrs Seetz hosts Delphian Literary Society patriotic dinner 6 pm Tuesday. Annual pledge day of Woman’s Home Missionary Society Friday at First Methodist Church with 10 am meeting lunch noon program 1 30 pm. Mrs Cromley hosts United States Daughters at 7 30 pm Friday. Philathea Class meets 730 pm Wednesday at Miss Edith Pierre’s. Pre School Mothers Club meets 7 0 0 pm Wednesday at Mrs Hart’s home. Mrs Nichols and Mrs McKinstry entertain Tuesday Night Bridge with dinner at The Colonial and bridge at Nichols home. Woman’s Auxiliary of the Church of the Good Shepherd meets at 3 o’clock Thursday afternoon at Mrs Pecktuim’s. Anniversary Day of Pellas Club at The Castwood Saturday at 3 pm with short meeting and social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathole Ladies of Columbia
Knights of Columbus
Js J. Addicell
Einowond Hlace
Worman
First Presbyterian Church
Maecenas Literary Club
E. W. Bingman
Reymond Drive
Athens Needle Clus
J. H. Gross
Morris Avenue
Zoek
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the
First Methodist Church
Birthday Dinner Honors Grandson Ashton Cullums
Louise Cullums hosted a birthday dinner at her Franklin Avenue home Wednesday night for her grandson Ashton Cullums who turned seventeen. Attendees included Gilbert and Kathleen Shannon James Blazier Boris Cullums Katherine Figg and Mrs Louise Cullums’ granddaughter. Ashton is a student at Athens High School and lives with Louise Cullums. Katherine Figg plans a quick trip to Columbus then Chicago returning Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Cullums
Franklin Avenue
Ashton Cullums
Athens High School
Cums
Gilbert
Kathleen Shannon
James Blazier
Boris Cullums
Bequest for Sister's Membership Highlighted at Church Bequest
Bequest from chef Lila A Emme to benefit her sister Mrs Jieten Carpenter Hatfield funds the Women’s Missionary Society at the Fund Street Church. At the annual guest day of the First Methodist Church, leaders and members conducted readings, devotions, and reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lila
Emme
Carpenter
Athens
Jieten Carpenter Hatfield
Woman’s Forsionary Society
Fund Stet Dist
W. L. Sluts
Bis
Dent
Stewardship
Dowler
John Gillette
African Mission Schod
Wesleyan Service Guild
J. J. Pickering
Blunchard
Tom Rosner
Walliam Shepherd
Louis J. Brown
W. A. Matheny
F.C. Sechiing
Mary Walker
C. M. Coulter
G. Matthews
Orient
China
W. la Stata
Alex Coch- Tina
Lawson Baughman Betrothal Announced
Lawson and Mrs Janes Lawson M announce the engagement of their daughter Ane May to Mr Milton Baughman son of Mr and Mrs Lee Baughman near Athens Mr Baughman 49 manager of the Western Union Telegraph Company at New Canaan Conn graduate of Albany High School Among nearby Ohioans in Florida St Petersburg are Mr and Mrs Anthony Turner Logan and Mrs C J Norton of Gallipolis Many residents stay for the thirteenth annual Festival of States celebration March 28 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes Lawson
Hheir
Ane May
Milton Baughman
Lee Baughma
Athens
Baughman
Western Union Telegraph Company
New Caniin
Conn
Alhny High School
Florida
St. Petersburg
Anthony Turner
Logan
C. J. Norton
Gallipolis
Ancestor of Three Athenians Washingtons Chain Bearer in Va
THREE ATHENIANS are reminded of indirect ties to George Washington and Abraham Lincoln through shared birth and marriage dates. They note Washington’s surveying in Virginia for Governor Fairfax and the chain bearer Henry Enochs, with a 1770 visit and a 1906 marriage anniversary aligned to June 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George Washington
Abraham Linewin
J. BR. Harvey
W. E. McKee
Frank Mitchell
George Wash
Ington
Virginia
Fairfax
J. R Harvey
W. H. McKee
J. R. Harsey
Past Chiefs Club Hae Foxiod Program at Mound Street
Past Chiefs Club meeting called to order by Mrs Lela Crass president with social hour preceding the program. Mrs De Conley reinstated into the A social hour featured vocal solo by El Hooper with guitar and piano by Miss Made M McLeod. Liane sala and mand solo by Miss McLeod, readings by Mrs Bludson and Mrs Margare AlcHarg. Prizes awarded Eva Van Dyke and Elsie Finsterwald. second contest winners Mrs L N MecHarg and Miss Blase Finsterwald. Hostess Helen Hooper assisted. guests include Mrs Chair Andersen Alma Hudson Mudin McLeod Rittie Church. Next meeting with Mrs Harl Marquis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Hooper
Mound Street
Mas
Lela Crass
Patrigue
de Conley
Voral
EL Hooper
Made M McLead
Liane Sala
Miss McLead
Mand
Maregaret Walhann
Alma Hudson
Mudin McLeod
Rittie
Church
Harl Marquis
Child Study Club Social Evening At Mrs Swank's Home
The Child Study Club met Friday at 16H Mill Street hosted by RS Harry Swank. Abisanesa meeting noted as local. Top winners in contest games were Mrs Clyde Maansfield Mrs Frank Ayers and lr Harry Swank. Refreshments served by Miss Pauline and Iria Fieres. Ashland teachers spent weekend with Mr and Mrs Fierce at 27 Mound Street before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Swank
Child Study Club
Mill Street
Abisanesa
Clyde Maansfield
Frank Ayers
Missey
Pauline
Iria Fieres
Ashland
Guy Fierce
Mound Street
Velma Rains
Columbus
Carelesle
Gime
Trisanil
Mrs Fierce
Marmola Diet Hints Promising Weight Loss Method
New ideas about fat loss emphasize a supposed scarce cause in a weakened gland. Navy doctors endorse Marmola tablets used for 24 years as a modern method to reduce excess weight. The ad urges readers to read the book in the box, stop when weight normalizes, and reclaim vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Senk
Marmola
Peth
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Current Events Club
Mansfield
Brocks
Jerseyville
Newerk
Faemes Manehela
Clyde
Amd
Valle
Moe the
Buffalo Bill
Little Foot
Steubens
James Madison
Rufus Putnam
Marietta
Satan
Home Society
Athens High
Portsmouth
Girl Scouts
Bettie
Turkey
New ‘Cabinet Daughter
Rorothy Ill
Mrsseden J. Mails
the Treasury
Troover
Ness Fell
Wlater
Juniod-Senior High School
High Achgol
Chi Omega
Woman's Missionary Society of the
Rebekah Lodge
C. F. Hall
Mach
Rebekah
Stewart and
Chauncey
F. J. Seetz
East State Street
Delphian Literary Society
Harry F. Cromley
North
Congress Street
United States Daughters of 3812
Philathea
First Christian Church
Edith Pierre
West
Washington Street
Fanest Hart
Stewrk Strert
Nehola
Good Shepherd
I. H. Pecktuim
Pellas Club
Bela
Castwoot
Avrlack
Qver Gas Office
Re “Thera
EAUTY
Misa Katherine Figg
Chicago
Lamborn
N. Court St
Mrs
Kathleen Williams
Beauty Culture Institute
Silvus
MHS
Blanche Steppe
Lawson-Baughman
Hatch Book Shop
Southern Ohio Electric
Valentine
Bluebird
Cornwell
Athens Jewelers Binve
Kagasau
Herebeka Lodge
GO. F
Chiefs
Child Study
Moose Hail
Paramount
Union &T
Vern Fulton
Abo Consult Us
Frederic Vita
Eugene
Ye Rose Beauty
the Bettle Shop
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Athens, Ohio
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