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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1932

Page

6

Rebecca Morris McKee Chapter Accepts Tree Honors

Rebecca Morris McKee Chapter R of AJ D 188 met Friday evening at North Congress Street home. Myrtle Mitchell presided as regent. The chapter accepted a tree presented by Mrs. Frank Mitchell to be planted on a historic spot under a committee.

Esecca Ter Caroline McKkinstry Anna White Coonskin Library Abraham Lincoln George Washington E. L. Church Mian Ella Patton W. H. Weigand Nelsonville Wizabeth Knode Helen Howard Chauncey J. Hiddison Stewart Fred McCoy L. Church Howard Brookins North Lancaster Street

Woman's Society Luncheon and Playlet at First Christian Church

The Women's Missionary Society of the First Christian Church held its monthly meeting with a 1 pm luncheon at the church led by Mrs. C B Cameron and Mrs. H B Spaulding. A playlet titled Lovest Thou Mee contrasted world outreach with personal sacrifice, followed by musical numbers and devotions led by Mrs. William Connett.

Woman’s Society Christian Church Women's Missionary Society of the First Christian Church BE. Cameron H. B. Spaulding EB. G. Pedige

Mrs Algeo Hosts Bridge Club and Guests at Home

Mrs. Algeo entertained her bridge club and a table of guests at 11 Second M Street Thursday evening. The guests included Mrs. Herbert Cox, Esther Roberts, UH B Knox, G F Biutehell, Edward Algeo and B J Morris. Four tables were in play with Mrs. William F Smiley taking high score. Second honors went to Mrs. J B Roberts.

RS. John &. Algeo Second M Street Mra. Herbert Cox Pfina Esther Roberts UH. B. Knox G. FE. Biutehell Edward Algeo B. J. Morris William F. Smiley J. Bb, Roberts

V C D Club Valentine Luncheon Hails Red White Decor

The V D Club hosted its annual St Valentine luncheon at 92 North Lancaster F Street with twenty members present. Red and white decor and carnations set the scene. Valentines were exchanged and sewing and business followed the afternoon. Nearby family visitors attended later in the week.

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Entertains W. J. 4. Club Junior High Group

Stauffer entertained the W. J. 2. Club of the junior high school with a valentine party Friday evening at her home. Games were played and valentines exchanged. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Fred Stauffer, assisted by Mrs. Frank Beebe. Guests included Fred Gloc tner, Pauline Rose, Grace Aleshire, Sfelen Beebe, Lenora Woods, Blanche Verity, Kathryn Merchant, Hazel McWilliams, Delores Scott, Charles Woods, Dana Tom, Bob Wheaton, Donald Sanders, Howard Burley, Wilbur Perkins, and Gerald Stauffer.

Bhalvine Stauffer West State Street Fred Staufh Frank Beebe Fred Gloctner Pauline Rose Grace Aleshire Sfelen Beebe Lenora Woods Blanche Verity Kathryn Merchant Hazel McWilliams Delores Scott Charles Woods

Valentine Box and Lincoln Birthday Observed at Lodge Meeting

EGEKAH Lodge held RK regular work at the I. O. O. F Hall with a Valentine box and Lincoln program. The box offered two prizes per person a comic and a heart type. Lincoln life briefs were read in honor of a February 1 birthday. Guests from Stewart Rebekah Lodge included Metta Justin Mary Minen Mary Roberts and Ellen Harrison.

Egekah Lodge EL Hall Lincoln Rebekah Lodge Stewart Metta Justin Mary Minen Mary Roberts Ellen Harrison

Birthday Honoree Jack Jago Feted At Bridge Party

Two tables at bridge Friday night honored Mr. Jack Jago on his twenty first birthday. Jago, a freshman at Ohio University, lives in Orange New Jersey. Mr and Mrs Nim Wamsley hosted. Mr T W Craig returned Saturday from New York City after four weeks of business.

Stewart Street Bridge Jack Jago Jago Ohio University Orange N. J Nim Wamsley T. W. Craig New York City

Women’s Club Valentine Party Brightens Ridge

The Women’s Club held a Valentine party with bunco and entertainment after the Business and Professional Women’s Club meeting. Prizes went to Misa Myrtt Ashworth and Bliss Hefen Hull for bridge. Mrs Humnona Hughes and Miss Arvills Van Dyke won chanco. Refreshments followed. regional Springfield meeting reports and new clothing purchases for needy district children were shared. Plans announced for National Business Women’s Week March 6 to 14 and Grey Club rehearsal on February 17 at 7 pm.

RIDGE Bunco Business Ap Professional Women's Club Misa Myrtt Ashworth Bliss Hefen Hull Humnona Hughes Arvills van Dyke Chanco Springfield Grey Club

Ohio U Women Headed to Washington for Conference

Ohio University announces dean of women Voigt will depart Tuesday for the National Association of Deans of Women meeting in Washington D C from February 17 to 21. Tillan Barbour, director of the Bureau of Appointments, will also attend the personnel directory session in Washington D C.

Irma FE. Voigt Ohio University National Association of Deans of Women Washington, D. C National Committee On A. A

Densely Packed Community Meetings and Local News

Community notices outline a week of events across clubs, churches, and schools. Daughters of Union Veterans host a pot luck supper and a patriotic program at the I O U F Hall. Rebekah Lodge presents a George Washington playlet at the I C O F Hall. Various clubs plan meetings, rehearsals, and study sessions at local homes and public buildings. Local soldiers’ letters, civil war references, and memorials are noted along with church and Grange activities.

Daughters of Union Veterans

Storm Causes Pole Damage and Tree Uproots

Redtown experienced a wind and rain storm on Thursday night that damaged the telephone line section by blowing over several poles and twisting wires. The same storm toppled large trees. Athenians and residents from Glouster joined services at the Mission Church led by Rev. M. L. Kimmey of Athens. A solo was performed by Mrs. Russell Vorr. James Burke visited friends Wednesday evening, and J. Becker plans a trip to Ak tan to visit relatives.

Drake Athens Charles Drake James Burke Rrante Ledler Becker Aktan Willamalton Roy Little Wlie Campbell Street Chouster Mission Church M. L. Kimmey Russell Vorr

Funeral for WHI Dixon Held at Carthage Church

The funeral for WHI Dixon was held at Carthage Church with services attended by family and friends. Burial followed at a local cemetery as pastors offered prayers and memories of the deceased.

Whi Dixon Carthage

Community Notices and Local Social Gatherings

The weekly update lists church events and family visits across Coolville Athens County including Reverend Joe Thase Bo Witson attending services. Residents host gatherings at homes of Allen Watkins and R M Allen while Young People meet at L H Allen home with Lennie Sharp leading.

Strouds Burn Guests Visit Hublers as Floyd Mathews Has Tonsil Surgery

Scatter Ridge and Mrs. Herbert Everett of Strouds Burn were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Hubler. Floyd Mathews underwent an operation for the removal of tonsils and Myr

Herbert Everett Strouds Burn F. J. Hubler Floyd Mathews

Local Social Notes From Athens Area Gatherings

Monday through weekend visits show families visiting relatives in Athens and surrounding townships. Names mentioned include Mathews Dillinger Poston Spargur Jaga and Smith with multiple trips to Dutch Creek Strouds Run Amesville and Athens.

Lena Mathews Floyd Fred Mathews Athens Ralph Koker Pneumonid

Langsville Widow Etta McKnight Dies at 69

Langsville Mrs. Etta McKnight widow of Dana McKnight died at home near Langsville on February 4 at age 69. She lived all her life in the community and leaves three sons Ernest of Aurora Illinois Everett and Robert of Langsville and a daughter Mrs. F A Miller of Langsville with six grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Mid Way Church Thursday at 2 80 p m by Reverend Gardner of Millport. Burial in Robinson Cemetery. Nearby attendees included Will and John McKnight Von McKnight Porter family of Charleston and Ernest McKnight of Aurora. Mrs Marion Phelps, presently ill, is reported slightly improved. Other local visitors and quilting at R L Grapes home. Ernest McKnight of Aurora was called here last Saturday.

Etta McKnight Dana McKnight Langsville Ernest Aurora Everett Robert F. A. Miller Midway Church Gardner Middleport Robinson Cemetery Syracuse R. L. Grapes Ernest McKnight

Langsville community notes on illness and travels

The report mentions Clarice Miller as Mrs Mabel Miller and notes her health. Mrs Cora Webb of Pomeroy and Mrs W H Webb visited J W Miller. Langsville residents sign contracts to use electricity at home. Dale Phelps and family from Watkinsburg and Maude Phillips with children from Logan visited their mother Marion Poepa this week.

Clarice Miller Mabel Miller Cora Webb Pomeroy W. H. Webb J. W. Miller Langsville Dale Phelps Watkinsburg Maude Phillips Logan Marion Poepa

Why FAT Piles Up Why FAT Piles Up

Modern science identifies a cause for weight gain after age 30 as a weak gland. Fat formation follows energy intake and the Marmola prescription tablet is advertised as a low cost solution. The ad claims millions of boxes used with no starvation, restoring energy as fat reduces. Aral druggists St Ady.

St. Ady

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