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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1931

Page

6

Simple Ath ens wedding unites Miss Barclay and Cecil Westfall

Miss Nelle Barclay daughter of Mr and Mrs C H Barclay wed Cecil Westfall in a 5 PM ceremony at the couple's Maplewood home in Athens Ohio. The bride a University of Ohio graduate with A EB in Education and the only attendee was Rev C M Coulter.

Nelle Barclay C. H. Barclay Near Pce Cecil Westfall Athens Maplewood Ve C. M. Coulter First Methodist Episcopal Church Ohio University

Standard Bearers Plan Mission Work at Local Meeting

Standard Bearers of First M. KE. Church met at Virginia Larimer's home with 17 members. Mildred Totman presided, Leona Rowland led devotions, Nina Maxwell reported on Text Book and Deaconess work among nationals. Two international secretaries were appointed Nina Maxwell and Frances Harrison. The group stressed a school of missions urging more girls to go and offered a prize for new members. They adjourned to meet March 10 at Georgia Shamel's home.

First M. KE Virginia Larimer Mildred Totman Leona Rowland Nina Maxwell Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society Frances Harrison School of Missions J. L. Pickering Georgia Shamel Franklin Avenue

Birthday Party Honors Husband With 67th Celebration

Mrs. Charles Ashworth hosted a small surprise gathering at May Avenue for her husband turning sixty seven. Guests included Mr. Harvey Person Mrs. Hazel Young Mr. and Mrs. Dan Pierce Mr. and Mrs. Lester Weatherby Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Simmons Miss May Smith and Mr. Harry Ashworth of Nelsonville. A two course lunch followed by music.

Charles Ashworth May Avenue Harvey Person Hazel Young Dan Pierce Lester Weatherby Aaron Simmons May Smith Harry Ashworth Nelsonville

Junior and Senior Valentine Tea at Athens Junior High

The Home Economics Club of Athens Junior and Senior High School hosted a valentine tea in the club rooms of the Junior High building. Mary Margaret Pickering served with Ruth James and Carol Durst assisting. Ethel Cable organized games and dancing. Eighth grade girls will be invited to join the club. Rebecca Morris McKee Chapter, Daughters of 1812 meeting held Friday. James Earich meeting postponed indefinitely. Mrs. Blaine R. Goldsberry travels to Chillicothe for weekend with the Blairs.

Athens Mary Margaret Pickering Ruth James Carol Durst Ethel Cable Rebecca Morris McKee Daughters of 1812 James Earich

Senators Seek State Secondary Road System

Columbus February 12. Two Southern Ohio senators from drought stricken and jobless districts will ask the State Legislature to create a state secondary road system funded by higher auto license charges. Senator Walter G Nickels of New Philadelphia will introduce the bill, aiming to provide additional road work for unemployed citizens.

Columbus Ohio Walter G. Nickels New Philadelphia

Get Up Nights After Using Bukene Tablets

If you suffer from nightly awakenings the 25 cent Bukene Tablets claim to cleanse the bladder like castor oil cleanses the bowels. The ad promises relief after four days or your money back and notes the product contains buchu leaves and juniper oil sold at McKee Drug Co.

McKee Drug Co S.S.S 8.S.S

Three Kennett Brothers Tie In Same Marriage Run

In Chestertown Maryland the Allaband brothers William 23 Harvey 23 and Earl 21 all from Kennett Square Pennsylvania along with partners Myrtle Eastburn Eva Crossan and Margaret Gallagher chose the same day and nearly the same hour to visit the county courthouse for marriage licenses.

Chestertown U.P Shallcross William Allaband Kennett Square Myrtle N. Eaastburn Unionville Earl Harl F. Aliaband Eva M. Crossan William Harvey Allaband Kennettt Square Margaret E. Gallagher

Farmers Seek State Relief in Meigs Jackson and Vinton Counties

petitions from 436 farmers led by Senator John A. Lloyd demand state relief as livestock losses due to starvation push some farmers to euthanize animals. the columns highlight urgent rural distress and political backing from the republican Portsmouth senator.

Meigs Jackson Vinton John A. Lloyd Portsmouth

Women Praise MELLO-GLO Face Powder for Youthful Finish

Advertorial claims say MELLO-GLO face powder protects skin, minimizes pores, and provides a long lasting smooth finish. It highlights a youthful look, gentle formula, and notes D. Zenner Co as the maker.

D. Zenner Co

Troy Grange to Host Meeting February Fourteenth

The Coolville Troy Grange will hold a regular meeting at Grange Hall Rock Street Saturday February 14 at 1 PM The program includes reading by Mrs Minard special music Looking Into the Future by County Agent T H Johnson and a tree planting on the Grange lot in memory of George Washington.

Troy Grange Grange Hall Rock Street Minard T. H. Johnson Grange George Washington Henry Warren Reedsville Mary Reeder Columbus Eliza Apger Lois Apger Helen Johnson Margaret Johnson Chauncey Martha Frost Ernest Knowles Bethel Ridge Ross Daugherty Clair Wilson Harold Kinzig Rev C. S. Thompson Nelsonville W. O. Stout C. L. Stout Vern Pullins Lancaster William Pullins Fred Ganz Ganz Frances Gander George Polster Ruba Alexander Eilene Gand Hamilton William G. Polster

Still Trust Him Friends of Modern Midas

Belvidere Illinois February 12 Albert W Benham returns to Belvidere after declaring he was broke and still retains many friends who support him despite the financial setback.

Midas Belvidere, Ill U.P Albert W. Benham Belvidere

Fasteeth Promises Comfort for False Teeth Wearers

Advertises Fasteeth as a simple powder to keep dentures in place and reduce embarrassment. Claims the product provides a comfortable fit and fresh breath. Available at Quicks Cut Rate and other drug stores.

Benham Declares Bankruptcy Shocks Town

Report says Benham, famed for paying 50 percent interest, left town declaring bankruptcy though some believed his finances would rebound. He returned last night while a deputy sheriff confirmed the Midas was again taking money for investments and that many former supporters still trusted him to exchange cash for his notes.

Benham Peter Paul Midas

Funeral Postponed as Walter Wykle Rebounds

In Wellston on February 12, Walter Wykle local school janitor was reported to be recovering after a coma misinterpreted as death halted today’s funeral. Arrangements had been made before the revival.

Wellston Walter Wykle Wykle

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