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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1931

Page

6

Sorority Hosts Shower For Bride-to-be Miss Helen McLaughlin

Pi Beta Phi sisters entertained at 17 Franklin Avenue with luncheon, bridge, and a hidden-gift shower for bride to be Miss Helen McLaughlin. Guests included Elaine, Helen Louise Cline, Martha Frederick, Mary Louise Walker, Martha Foster, Margaret Radford, Marian Morris, Mary Elizabeth Kessinger, Maxine Beckley, and Ruby Hankey. Helen Louise Cline won high score. Betty Gullum assisted. Mrs. C. M. Pierce returned from Newark visit with relatives.

Norman Lesler Ruby Hankey Betty Gullum Valentine Helen Louise Cline

Dinner Honors Newlyweds William and Gladys Syx

Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Bowers entertained Monday with a dinner at 24 South Cemetery Street in honor of their son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. William Syx Gladys Russell who were married February 7 at the bride's home in Pomeroy. Guests included Mr. Harold Syx from London Ohio Mrs. Lina Laird and daughters Aileen and Marguerite Mrs. Glenna Thompson and son Richard Love Thompson Miss Bernice Dray Miss Dorothy Jinks Mr. Carl Partlow and Mr. Gus Doughty.

M. L. Bowers South Cemetery Street William Syx Gladys Russell Pomeroy Harold Syx London Ohio Lina Laird Aileen Marguerite Glenna Thompson Richard Love Thompson Bernice Dray Dorothy Jinks Carl Partlow Gus Doughty

One Hundred At Ohio University Faculty Reception

About 100 faculty members and wives attended the Monday night reception at the Men's Union. Dancing cards and a musical followed. Miss Florence Justin won the women's bridge prize and L. J. Addicott won the men's bridge prize.

Ohio University Florence Justin L. J. Addicott

Bank of Athens Named Temporary Depository Here

Glouster village school district funds will be kept at the Bank of Athens National Bank as temporary depository. Plans indicate teachers salaries in weaker districts will be paid with checks mailed to boards of education once funds are available, likely by the end of this week or early next.

Glouster Bank of Athens National Bank Glouster Village Boards of Education

Evangelists Move to Dresden Two Weeks Meeting

The Rev and Mrs Otto Davidson formerly with the Baldensburg revival team left Glouster for Dresden where they join Evangelist Nash in a two weeks meeting at the Methodist Church as singers. Rev Weiant serves as Dresden's pastor.

Glouster Otto Davidson Baldensburg M. E Dresden Methodist Church Nash Weiant

Rev F E Roberts to Speak at Local Church

The Rev F E Roberts of Linden and former Church of Christ pastor will preach Thursday night at the local church while in town on business. Meanwhile Trimble Township trustees invite depository bids by March 7 with an $8 000 bond requirement to insure township funds for 1931.

Glouster F. E. Roberts Linden Church of Christ Roberts Trimble Township

Older People Warned to Watch Bowels Daily

An advisory urges aging readers to monitor bowel movements to prevent constipation and related illnesses. It promotes Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a doctor recommended laxative suitable for all ages with no diet changes required.

Dr. Caldwell Calagrup

Fourth Child Born by Caesarean to Local Mother

Following a caesarean operation at University Hospital on Columbus Street, Mrs. Arthur Hill gave birth to a son. Both mother and baby were reported doing well. This marks the fourth child for Mrs. Hill, with a caesarean each time.

Glouster University Hospital Columbus Arthur Hill Hill

Mrs Hettie Ahle Dies at 92 in Wrightstown

Mrs. Hettie Ahle longtime Wrightstown resident died last week at age 92 after a stroke. She leaves relatives in the Wrightstown vicinity.

Glouster Hettie Ahle Wrightstown Ahle

Magic City Lodge to Attend Chauncey District Meeting

A large delegation from Magic City Lodge I O O F will travel to Chauncey for the district meeting Wednesday night with cars from the Odd Fellows Lodge in this city. Dean Sellars has returned to Detroit after a visit with his mother Mrs Ella B Sellars.

Lodge Glouster Magic City Lodge Chauncey Odd Fellows Lodge Dean Sellars Detroit Ella B. Sellars

Kappa Beta Actives Favored by Patronesses

Patronesses entertained the Kappa Beta Actives with a Valentine party at 73 North Congress Street hosted by Mrs. E B Church. Guests included Mrs Reed J Downs, new honorary patroness, Miss Helen Humphrey, Miss Margaret Le Masters, and prize winners Marceline Wallace, Eva Morgan.

Kappa Beta EB. L. Church North Congress Street Reed J. Downs Christian Church Helen Humphrey Margaret le Masters Dwight Robinson Miss le Masters Robinson Marceline Wallace Nelsonville Eva Morgan Dennison E. L. Church C. Roy Cline H. W. Biedel

Surprise Party Honors Birthday of Wife

A surprise party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. Townsend 11 First Street Saturday night honored Mrs. Townsend's birthday. Music by George Coleman on banjo and John Grubb on guitar accompanied a guest list including Mr. and Mrs. Dave Taylor and family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Herman and children, Mr. and Mrs. Don Young, and others. John E. Mourne left for Chicago after the deaths of his sister Maude Woodworth and brother Paul Woodworth in an automobile accident near Sugar Grove. Phi Mu Sorority at 69 West State Street received fruit from Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Harvey staying in Zephyrhills, Fla. Arthur Boyles and family returned from Norwalk with Wayne Matthews. they and the Boyles visited Athens earlier.

O. Townsend First Street Townsend George Coleman John Grubb Dave Taylor Marybelle Charles Herman Helen Don Young A. F. Ballinger Freda Dwight Bowles Anita Mary Kelley Doris Pearl Beal Effie Woolley Duane Wanda Donna Lee John E. Mourne Chicago Ill Maude L. Woodworth Paul Woodworth Sugar Grove Phi Mu Sorority West State Street J. R. Harvey Zephyrhills, Fla Arthur Boyles Wayne Matthews Norwalk Boyles Athens Matthews

Bank Robbery Attempt Foiled at Imperial Theater

Three bandits tried to hold up Eleanor Downey the theater cashier in Zanesville Monday night. They drew guns but fled as an usher raced through the lobby. Police mounted several crews to pursue the suspects. Downey, terrified, could not identify the robbers.

Zanesville Eleanor Downey Imperial Movie Theater

25c Bukene bladder tonic test for relief at night

Purported bladder cleanser Bukene tablets sold as a 25c test box claim to flush impurities and acids, relieve irritation and nocturnal urination within four days or money back. It cites buchu leaves and juniper oil and notes McKee Drug Co carries it.

McKee Drug Co

Athens Council weighs diesel plant to run waterworks and lights

The Athens City Council considers installing a DEisel engine powered plant for municipal water pumping and street lighting. A Fairbanks Morse representative claims annual savings from 15000 to 6000 dollars and urges a full power survey, with a trip to Marietta planned to inspect a plant in use.

Athens City Council Fairbanks-Morse Company Athens Ice & Storage Company J. C. Gibb Marietta Athens City Gibb Southern Ohio Power Company Fairbanks-Morse Rufus C. Hopkins Carl H Beagley M. P. Totman Congress Street Griff H. Evans Bank of Athens Athens National Bank

Gillicks Welcome Child After WLW Announcement

Pat Gillick, station organist at WLW Cincinnati, and his wife Eva Minner of Nelsonville welcomed a newborn yesterday. The birth was announced at noon over WLW and follows Gillick's daily pipe organ recitals in Cincinnati.

WLW Cincinnati Pat. Gillick Gillick Eva Minner Nelsonville

Want Gas Tax Split

A letter approving of a proposed House bill for broader gasoline tax distribution to Ohio counties and townships for road improvements will be sent to Representative S. K. Mardis and Senator L. J. Eberle by the Athens County Rural Letter Carriers Association. The letter bears the signatures of officials from the Athens County Pomona Grange the Athens County Township Trustees and Clerks Association and the Athens County Board of Commissioners.

Ohio S. K. Mardis L. J. Eberle Athens County Rural Letter Carriers Association Athens County Pomona Grange Athens County Township Trustees and Clerks Association Athens County Board of Commissioners

General Wershing Sidelined by Severe Cold in Washington

General John J. Wershing was confined to bed at the Metropolitan Club with a cold on Monday. The illness was reported severe enough to prevent his attendance at the funeral of Maj. Gen. Clarence R. Edwards.

Washington John J. Wershing Metropolitan Club Clarence R. Edwards

Home Drug Co. promotes liver and gall bladder treatment

An advertisement from Home Drug Co. Minneapolis Minnesota urges readers to obtain a specialist's prescription for liver and gall bladder trouble. The offer claims 28 years of gratifying results with a money back guarantee and invites cutting out the notice for literature and treatment details.

Write Home Drug Co Masonic Temple Minneapolis Minn

Rain Ends Ohio Drought Boosts Wheat Prospects

Rain across Ohio last week eases drought fears as wheat stands improve through winter. C W Eberhard notes February and March remain critical for winter kill, with substantial surplus wheat in the US. Feed grain prices hold firm as corn supply from the West increases, while demand stays muted.

Columbus Ohio C. W. Eberhard Ohio Farm Bureau Grain Department Argentina Australia Russia Canada United States

Zemo Heals Itching Skin With Quick Relief

Soothing healing and efficient invisible Zemo brings cool relief to itching skin. It helps smooth away blemishes and clear up pimples rush and other annoying skin irritations. Keep antiseptic Zemo on hand. Safe pleasant priced 35¢ 69¢ and $1.00 Sold everywhere. Ad

Thomas Drain Dies At Vincent Home

Thomas Drain age 74 lifelong Washington County resident and retired farmer of Dunham Township died at his Vincent home after a two week illness. Born April 29 1856 he was son of Daniel and Isabelle Drain Scottish settlers in 1841. Surviving widow and brother James Drain of Marietta. Funeral Tuesday 2 pm at Vincent home Rev. Gill I. Wilson officiating interment Veto Cemetery.

Marietta Thomas Drain Washington County Dunham Township Vincent Mr. Drain Daniel and Isabelle Drain Scotland Porterfield Presbyterian Church Veto James Drain Gill I. Wilson Parkersburg Presbyterian Church Veto Cemetery

Seed Oats Demand Rises for Forage Use

Farmers anticipate sowing oats for forage amid drought regions, with strong demand noted in recent weeks. The supply is described as ample to cover needs until a new crop is produced.

Amazing relief from indigestion with Bisurated Magnesia

Amazing relief from indigestion claims Bisurated Magnesia works within two to five minutes after eating or when pain occurs. It neutralizes excess stomach acid, soothes the stomach lining, and stops gas and burning while restoring normal digestion. Get a test package from Quick's Cut Rate Store or a drug store.

Porter Tells Kiwanis About Local Wildlife Slides

Walter P. Porter, Athens High School teacher, spoke to the Athens Kiwanis Club Monday night describing birds, animals, and insects thriving in Southeastern Ohio and illustrated his talk with slides.

Kiwanis Ohio Athens Kiwanis Club Walter P. Porter Athens High School

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