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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1932

Page

6

Ohio Eta Sigma Phi Convenes at Ohio U in Athens

A convention of the Ohio chapters of Eta Sigma Phi, the national classical fraternity, was held in Athens. Gamma Chapter at Ohio University hosted fifteen members from the University of Cincinnati, Denison, and Miami. A luncheon at Hotel Berry preceded a bridge party at Prof. W. D. Hill’s home, 126 East State Street, with Hill serving as Gamma Chapter faculty adviser.

Ohio National Athens Hill Ot Eta Sigma Phi Gamma Ohio University University of Cincingmati Denison University Miami

Valentine Party for Young People at Church

The Young People of the Church of God hosted a Valentine party Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Atkins, 12 North Lancaster Street. Guests enjoyed games and exchanged valentines from a large box before refreshments. Attendees included Rev. C. B. Hanes and his sons, Atkins family members, and many friends and neighbors.

Church of God E. L. Atkins North Lancaster Street C. B. Hanes and Sons Gerald Robert Howard R. S. Atkins Mathryn Smith Clyde Mary Wrath Jinks Ivan Alice Woods Roxie Dorothy Pierce Virginia Hooper Martha Sams Dana Nell Pinkerton Anae McKinstry Helen Kolnish In Sams Velma Lenigar Edward Seaman Mildred Bartlett El‘@red Grimes Helen White Stella Dessie Carsey Richard Grubb Ruth Kelly Francis Bowers Kenjmeth Chandler Jesse Larch Hawley Sprague

Teacher entertains St Pauls S S class

The St Pauls Church intermediate Sunday School class met at Mrs. LE G Shannon’s home 80 West State Street from 2 to 4 pm. Dick Kircher won first prize in the Traveling contest and Valentine day themed refreshments were served with each guest drawing a valentine and candy heart.

St. Pauls Church LE. G. Shannon West State Street Dick Kircher Virginia Seagale Donna Gaitten Mary Burns Doris Mace Bill Sherridan Bob Dyer Harold Terrill Clifford Cornell, Jr Billy Joe Eddy Bob Overmyer

Pallas Club Observes Anniversary Day at Eastwood

The Pallas Club held its Anniversary Day at The Eastwood on East State Street with a brief business session and a program led by Mrs. F. H. Krecker. President Mrs. C. D. Hop ekins spoke on the club’s origins and history. Miss Irene Hand marked the 100th birthday of Charles Dodgson with a life sketch and a reading from his work Alice In Wonderland. Dinner followed in the social hour region.

Pallas Club Eastwood East State Street F. H. Krecker C. D. Hopekins Irene Hand Charles Dodgson

Troop Two Boy Scouts Celebrate Twenty-Second Anniversary

Troop Two Boy Scouts hold their twenty second anniversary program tonight at the Scout club room of the First Methodist Church. Junior Assistant Scoutmasters John Pickens and Walton Davies will lead the meeting with all members expected to attend and help in the celebration.

First Methodist Church John Pickens Walton Davies

Couple Weds in Covington Ky and Plan Athens Home

Mrs. Marjorie Robinson a type operator for The Athens Messenger married Mr. George Reid of Columbus, a linotype operator for The Catholic Columbian, in Covington Ky. The couple will reside in Athens with Mrs Reid a former Columbus resident. The double ring ceremony occurred at 4 30 PM conducted by Rev G H Allen pastor of Covington Baptist Church.

Marjorie Robinson Athens Messenger Covington George Reid Columbus Reid Catholic Columbian Athens G. H. Allen the Baptist Church

Luncheon at Maples Honors Sister of Mrs. Gibbs

Mr and Mrs John Cross hosted a Sunday at The Maples for a 1 o clock luncheon honoring the birthday anniversary of Mrs G W Gibbs sister of Mrs Cross who resides there Guests from out of town included Mr and Mrs W W Kelly Sr Mr and Mrs W W Kelly Jr and Mr Frank S Tedrow of Nelsonville

John Cross Maples G. W. Gibbs Cross W. W. Kelly W. W. Kelly, Jr Franks. Tedrow Nelsonville

W. R. C. Observes Valentine With Supper

A pot-luck valentine supper Saturday evening at Mrs. Augusta Finsterwalds home 32 East State Street brought together the Woman's Relief Corps members and guests including Mrs. Elmer Finsterwald Mrs. G W Gibbs Miss Blanche Finsterwald Miss Delle Finsterwald and Miss Grace Cochran for a social gathering.

Augusta Finsterwald East State Street Woman's Relief Corps Elmer Finsterwald G. W. Gibbs Blanche Finsterwald Delle Finsterwald Grace Cochran

Valentine Supper At The Colonial

A Valentine supper with place cards, red hearts, red tapers and corsages for women guests was held Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Colonial hosted by Miss Lucille Duffee and Miss Ann Brown. 24 covers. Also notes several club and visiting events including a Needle Club dinner and a Washington Day program at the home of Mrs. Arthur Boyles with assistants.

the Colonial Lucille Duffee Ann Brown Washington Lydia Lash Evans Club Arthur Boyles Boyles O. E. McClure L. C. Mead

Wed Nesday Needle Club Hosts Meeting at 7

Mrs. Everett Lewis at 48 Columbia Avenue hosts Wednesday Needle Club meeting Wednesday afternoon at seven o'clock. Pollyanna Class of the First Christian Church meets tonight at seven at Elvena Davidson's home 93 Maplewood Drive.

Everett Lewis Columbia Avenue Needle Club Pollyanna First Christian Church Elvena Davidson Maplewood Drive

Dairy Inspection Continues in Athens County Plants

R L Marlow sanitary inspector continued his survey of dairy equipment across production distribution and pasteurizing plants in Athens County. Morning checks covered the Cananville District and afternoon visits went around Athens as conditions remained high and the inspection nears completion in a few days.

R. L. Marlow Athens County Canaanville Athens Marlow

Thomas McHenry Dies At Richland Home

Thomas Hansen McHenry aged 79 died Sunday at his home 39 Richland Avenue. Funeral services will be held at M P B Church Mechanicsburg Tuesday at 2 pm with Reverend Radford and Reverend Secoy officiating. He leaves widow Ida McHenry a son W N McHenry stepson J C McHenry in Wheeling and two grandchildren a daughter Ida Myrtle Partlow died eight years ago.

Thomas Hansen McHenry Richland Avenue M. PB Mechanicsburg Radford Herman Secoy Mr. McHenry Mindicott Wetzel County W. Va Athens Ida McHenry W. N. McHenry J. C. McHenry Wheeling Ida Myrtle Partlow

Fire on Halloren Holds Eyewitness Warning at Sea

The 2700 ton steamship Halloren from Gothenburg reported a serious fire in its hold during an 8 0 8 call at 7 50 p m off Grand Banks near 44 40 N 56 00 W. The Beaverford, 35 miles away, rushed to assist as radio traffic was interrupted for 30 minutes to aid the Halloren.

New York U.P Halloren Gothenburg Sweden Mackay Radio Company Hallarea Grand Banks Beaverford Hallaren

Washington's Trip to Ohio To Be Retold

Dr. Guy Smith of Ohio State University will discuss Washington's 1770s visit to the Northwest Territory at the Melting Pot Club of Ohio University. The talk in Ellis Hall at 6 45 p m covers Washington as explorer and surveyor, with historical and geographic insights.

Washington Ohio Guy Smith Department of Geography Ohio State University Melting Pot Club Ohio University Ellis Hall

Hindenburg Agrees to Run for Re election in Germany

Berlin February 15 President Paul von Hindenburg, famed WWI figure and popular in Germany, announced he would seek re election as president. Reports also said Adolf Hitler, head of the German Fascists, might run after obtaining citizenship through a teaching post appointment.

Berlin U.R Paul von Hindenburg Adolph Hitler

Non Sorority Girls Enter Prom Queen Race at Ohio University

Independent women at Ohio University will compete for Junior Prom Queen for the first time. A mass meeting is planned before the April 1 prom to select a representative, as the crown goes to the most popular based on appearance and personality. Last year Miss Brice Michaels of Parkersburg won the title.

Ohio University George Cochran Independent University Brice Michaels Parkersburg

January Vital Statistics for Athens County

The Athens County Health Department reports 36 births and 39 deaths in January excluding Nelsonville. Deaths at Athens State Hospital push the county’s death rate, per Health Commissioner Dr. J. M. Higgins. In Athens 8 births (5 male, 3 female) and countywide 28 births (15 male, 13 female) were recorded. deaths 22 male and 17 female.

Athens County

Day Menus and Canned Fish Usefulness

Canned and cured fish are always available in varied forms and provide nourishing substitutes for fresh seafood when it is unavailable. While recipes for preserved sea foods are scarce, a set of practical rules offers economical guidance for using canned fish with no prep, ideal for emergency shelves and rotating family menus.

Fish Chop Morning Mush Mixes Cornmeal and Fish

A historic recipe blends cornmeal with flaked fish to form a firm molded dish. It uses cornmeal, water, salt, pepper, and cooked fish, then bakes and chills before slicing and frying to a golden brown. Scrambled eggs with smoked salmon offer a savory Sunday night option.

Finnan haddie fritters and salmon national recipe notes

A recipe describes preparing Finnan haddie fritters with smoked salmon and a separate salmon batter. It covers soaking, peeling, and shredding fish, cooking with onions peppers and tomato, then folding into eggs and serving. An additional fish batter mix with flour baking powder pepper onion milk and egg yields fried fish patties served hot.

Finnan Haddie

Meal plan with assorted courses and beverages

Breakfast features stewed dried apricots cereal cream fish mush milk and coffee. Luncheon offers corn soup popcorn fruit salad graham rolls milk tea. Dinner serves veal with orange beet sauce macaroni salad raisin pudding milk and coffee.

Appealing Table Settings and Dishes Boost Appetite

The article notes how table appearance and serving style affect interest in meals for all ages. It highlights bright tablecloths flowers individual earthenware baking dishes and decorative molds as appealing touches for creamed fish cookies salads and desserts.

Glorifying Yourself Through Beauty Regimes This Spring

An advice piece urges self care as a modern tonic with beauty routines. It suggests weekly hair and scalp work, facial, manicure, plus daily skin care and grooming. It cites alternatives like clogging, dancing, or home exercise to lift mood and appearance.

S.S

Spring Cheer House Dress Prompts Easy Se Whit Weekend

This item celebrates cheerful house dresses for Mother with affordable gay prints and quick sewing options. It suggests matching aprons and kerchiefs to enhance charm and notes the value of renewed zest and family appreciation.

Mother

An Unusual Cabbage Salad With Citrus

A salad idea combines shredded cabbage with diced orange and grapefruit sections. Mix with plain mayonnaise and serve on lettuce in individual dishes or in a large bowl garnished with lettuce or parsley for a buffet.

Pet Birds Urged to Enjoy Daily Green Feeds This Season

Peppei highlights seasonal advice urging owners to provide daily greens to pet birds. The short note emphasizes simple health benefits and routine care for avian companions.

Grass and Lettuce Greens Help The Singers

A note highlights how a diet of grass and lettuce greens boosts energy and mood for the singers, aiding their vocal vigor and performance.

Proper watering for seedlings in hotbeds and pots

Seedlings sprouting indoors or in a hotbed should be watered with a fine rose watering can. An ordinary can delivers too coarse a spray and harms tender plants.

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St. Pauls S. S Lydia F Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Waltle THE C. D. Shafer CO Troop Two Boy Scouts W. RR. C Valentine Tuesday Needle Club W. H. Jewett Mrs Harold Whaley Joseph E. Jewett Jay Mount Lebanon Pittsburgh Friendly Society of the First Presbyterian Church Frank Lowery Herbert Sutton J. E. Sherlock John Roach E. M. Walcutt George Hall James McKee L. R. Kelch Alfred Westervelt Coolville Maine Baptist Church Thomas McHenry Richland Ship S. O Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Department West W1th New York City Hindenburg Presidency Finnan Haddie Fritters BY Alicia Hari Bird Care Peppei State Department County Savings & Loan Co Onio Cee Cline
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