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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1932

Page

6

Sayre Study Circle Plans Washington Tree Planting

The Sayre Study Circle, marking George Washington’s 200th anniversary, will plant a tree on the site of Athens first Post Office along Harmony Road East Bridge at 10 AM Monday February 22. Club members met at Mrs H T Lee’s home 70 North Congress Street for a Washington program with seventeen anecdotes and two papers.

Sayre Washington East Bridge George Washington Sayre Study Circle Athens Harmony Road

Horseradish in Seasonal Menus Enhances Flavor

The article explains how horseradish adds a tonic tang to winter meals. It pairs with roast beef and sauces for fish veal pork and ham, hot or cold, and boosts calories when combined with rich sauces. It also enhances vegetables and salads, giving zest to mild greens like spinach and green beans.

Fires Cause Major Destruction in Glouster and Murray

Insured losses totaled on several buildings in Glouster after a Tuesday fire. In Murray a two story home on Oak Street burned, injuring no one. A truck accident near Burr Oak injured Mr Sawyer, who avoided broken bones after treatment.

Murray Carl Carsner

Mansfield Girl Weds Ohio U Graduate In Mansfield

Miss Mary Margaret Drumm of Mansfield married Robert Richards from Ohio University Class of 1929 at the bride’s mother’s home in Mansfield. Dr. Richards, Theta Chi member and former Ohio University violinist and reporter, will live in Mansfield and work in Westinghouse Electric Company’s publicity department.

Mary Margaret Drumm Mansfield Robert Richards Ohio University John Wesley Drumm South Mulberry Street Sheridan B. Salmon Page Meade Richards Theta Chi Fraternity Ohio University Orchestra Athens Messenger Mansfield News Westinghouse Electric Company

Bridge Hostess at Cottage Tea House Celebrates Washington Birthday

Mrs. E. Db. Cooley hosted a Tuesday bridge gathering at the Cottage Tea House with five tables. Prizes went to Mrs. F. E. Burdette and Mrs. B. D. Thompson for high scores. Mrs. A. L. Church and Mrs. J. N. McHarg earned low scores. Thompson also took the table prize.

E. Db. Cooley Cottage Tea House Bridge Washington F. E. Burdette D. Thompson L. Church J. N. McHarg

Dinner Honors Husbands of Needle Club Women

The Tuesday Needle Club entertained twenty couples at 6 o'clock dinner hosted by Mrs. W. H. Jewett on West State Street. Centerpieces featured Washington birthday motifs with tiny flags. Prizes went to Mrs. J. R. Wood in Cootie, Mrs. Alice Francis second, Mrs. James first in the word contest, and Mr. W. D. Robinson second. An old fashioned spelling bee closed the evening.

W. H. Jewett West State Street Washington J. R. Wood Alice Francis James W. D. Robinson

Progressive clubs plan tree plant for Washington birthday

Progressive Literary Clubs will plant a tree at 1:30 on Thursday afternoon at the Athens County Children's Home to celebrate Washington's 200th birthday. Children of the Home will participate and the public is invited to attend. Dr Warren W. Sprague of Chauncey is improved after a serious White Cross Hospital operation. He is the son of Mr and Mrs L A Sprague and brother of Dr John R Sprague of Athens.

Progressive Athens County Washington Warren W. Sprague Chauncey Doctor Sprague White Cross Hospital Columbus Fletcher L. A. Sprague John R. Sprague Athens

Kappa Beta Actives Host Washington Birthday Party

Active members of Kappa Beta Christian Church Sorority entertained at a George Washington birthday party Tuesday night at Mrs. Dwight Robinson’s home on West Carpenter Street. Ohio University girls registered in the church attended, with Miss Doris Giesecke in charge. Refreshments followed the George Washington theme. Other guests included Miss Catherine Bedford faculty advisor and patrons Mrs. Roy Cline and Mrs. William Connett.

Kappa Beta Christian Church Sorority George Washington Dwight Robinson West Carpenter Street Ohio University Doris Giesecke Catherine Bedford Roy Cline William Connett

Bicentennial Program Presented by Athens Junior High History Club

The Seventh Grade History Club at Athens Junior High School held a Washington Bicentennial program. Eugene Cottle led activities including a picture show an old newspaper exhibit and a Washington stamp collection. Mabel Connett supplied Mt Vernon images and Eileen Sanders brought the newspaper Ulster County Gazette. The stamp set features Washington across ages with engravings by various artists and ranges from 4 to 10 cents in value.

Washington Eileen Sanders

Eighth Grade History Club Elects Officers

The Eighth Grade History Club at Athens Junior High School held a mid year election after school. Wilbur Perkins was elected president replacing Martha McVay. Fred Krecker will serve as vice president and secretary for the second semester with Miss Cora Bailey as history faculty advisor.

Athens Wilbur Perkins Martha McVay Fred Krecker Cora Bailey Bobby Daggett Washington

Mackinnon Discusses Book on Newspaperman

Professor C N Mackinnon of Ohio University spoke to the Athens Rotary Club at Hotel Kerry about The Autobiography of Lincoln Steffens. He called the book outstanding and noted plans for Rotarians to attend an inter cities meeting at McConnellville on March 17 with seven Southeastern Ohio clubs invited.

Lincoln Steffens C. N. Mackinnon Ohio University Athens

Birds Hold Out Three Red Birds Players

Columbus, Feb 17. President Larry MacPhail said three players did not sign contracts. Evar Swanson, Dewitt Lebourveau outfielders and Joe Sprinz catcher were expected to be holdouts.

Columbus Larry MacPhail Columbus Red Birds Evar Swanson Dewitt Lebourveau Joe Sprinz

Muskingum Wins Gambler in Ohio Conference Victory

Muskingum College defeated Kenyon 37 to 32 in an Ohio Conference basketball game played Tuesday night at home.

Muskingum Gambler Upi Mus Kingum College Kenyon Ohio

Hair Care Guide From A Self Improvement Perspective

Practical instructions on brushing scalp daily massaging and applying hot oil shampoo with various oils. Recommends warm oil routine at night and washing in the morning. suggests using liquid soap or homemade shampoo and cautions not to overheat the oil or scalp.

Horseradish Cream and Butter Sauce Recipes

A collection of horseradish based sauces for fish and meats. Describes making a hot cream horseradish sauce with spinach, butter, lemon juice and salt, plus a cold horseradish cream with mustard sugar and salt. Includes steps to chill whip and fold in ingredients.

Daily Menus Include Fair Balance of Fruits Proteins

The record lists meals for breakfast lunch and dinner with items such as orange juice cereal cream scrambled eggs date muf fins milk coffee carrot puree onion sandwiches dried apricot pudding grape juice ham and potatoes en casserole spinach with horseradish cream pineapple celery salad cottage pudding maple sauce and beverages.

Will hearings set for two Nelsonville estates

Leonard Phillips 22 of Nelsonville Route 4 son of Albert Phillips and Thelma Jones 16 daughter of James Jones both residents of Nelsonville had wills filed and a hearing ordered for February 20. The will of Herman Wilson and the will of Robert L. Clutter were filed with hearings ordered for February 22.

Leonard Phillips Nelsonville Route 4 Albert Phillips Thelma Jones James Jones Herman Wilson Robert L. Clutter

Swinehart Rites Draw Glouster Residents

GLOUSTER February 11 Rev and Mrs F J Batterson and M F Andrew left by motor this morning to attend the funeral of Rev F M Swinehart of Defiance held at Delaware at 11 o clock a m Burial was in a cemetery at Delaware Rev Rinehart a former Athens minister was a personal acquaintance of Rev Batterson and Mr Andrew

Glouster Delaware F. J. Batterson M. F. Andrew Mator F. M. Swinehart Defiance Rinehart Athens Batterson Andrew

Mrs Thoma McCormick Hosts Visit From Chester Friends

Mrs Thoma McCormick and her son Gordon Edward hosted Woilfred Pugh and Dr Thomas Campbell of Chester West Virginia over the weekend. Mrs Mary E Pugh returned home with her son after a lengthy stay with Mrs McCormick, a commercial teacher at Hollister High School.

Glouster Thoma McCormick Gordon Edward Woilfred Pugh Thomas Campbell Chester W. Va Mary E. Pugh McCormick Hollister High School

Dairyman injured in Burr Oak auto crash near Jacksonville

D. M. Sawyer, a well known dairyman near Jacksonville, suffered a badly bruised left hand and wrist and the end of a finger smashed when an automobile collision occurred near Burr Oak just after noon on Tuesday after he finished delivering on his Corning milk route.

Glouster D. M. Sawyer Jacksonville Burr Oak Mr. Sawyer

County Agent Addresses Kiwanis on Farming Business Ties

GLOUSTER February 17 Athens County agent Thomas H. Johnson spoke to the Kiwanis Club on the farmer town relationship and the need for businesslike farming. E H Taylor was reinstated. Johnson won the attendance prize. Next week the club meets at M E Church social room to discuss Route 18 improvements with Highway Director O W Merrell and officials Sherwood and Dowler attending.

Glouster Thomas H. Johnson Athens County Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon E. H. Taylor M. M. Murphey Mr. Johnson M. E. Church O. W. Merrell Highway Department Sherwood Marietta John Dowler Athens

Large Attendance At Glouster P T A Meeting

One of the largest attendances of the year filled the Glouster High School auditorium for the P T A meeting. The program opened with singing America and a prayer led by a participant.

Glouster

Young Epworth League Event At Murray City Church

In Glouster on February 17 the Epworth League meeting at the M. E. Church drew thirty five attendees as a young peon hosted the gathering in the church parlors with a Murray City group in attendance.

Glouster M. E. Church Epworth Murray City

Baldwin Wallace Defeats Kent State In Tight Conference Match

In a balanced Ohio Conference game at Baldwin Wallace Tuesday, the host Wildcats beat Kent State 33 to 24. Weber led Baldwin Wallace with 11 points amid numerous fouls and free throw opportunities.

Kent U.P Ohio Baldwin- Wallace Kent State Baldwin-Wallace Weber

Vicks Plan Promises Cold Control and Refund

An advertisement touts the Vicks Nose and Throat Drops with Vicks VapoRub under the Vick Plan promising better control of colds. It pledges a refund of money if results are not satisfactory from the druggist.

Vicks Vick

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