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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1931

Page

16

Higley Circle Honors Charter Members on Anniversary Day

Higley Circle marked its twenty fifth anniversary and guests day at Mrs. YRart’s residence on NorthCongregation Street. President A Milter opened with remarks on the circles name and aim, followed by a short program and songs. Members listed included J M Johnson and S Singiey, with readings by J St Harvey and W Wickham. Guest speakers from Fort Lauderdale and Marietta joined, tea was served, and carving and art displays featured throughout the afternoon.

Igley Study Circle Tts Yrart Davidson North Congrege ‘Street A. Milter Higley Tissey Cirele Kiven D. J. Syace M. Johnson SH Ss. Singiey BE. Asumiller Its Anne K Price Getone Fort Lauderdale Fla J. St. Harvey Zephryniie Welayah Kenniz Glousters Janta Richard Washington D. c Dire W. B. Drake Tom Gibson A. E. Price E- Carpenter Rae Marie Mra WH. Druggan Lemen

Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Honor Husbands at Cards

Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae hosted a bridge party Saturday at Lamberlost Tea Plousa avas. Five tables were occupied with a lively game in compliment to husbands. Mrs. Willem Shimp and Mrs. Edwin H. Gaye ford led arrangements, with two special affairs planned by the club for husbands and for families, typically held in June.

Lamberlost Alpha Ai “Wyejts Willem &. Shimp Eawin H. Gayeford Alpha XI Celts

Athens W R C Guests Monday in Nelsonville

The Athens W R C are hosting a patriotic program with refreshments in Nelsonville on Monday. The event features Mrs Barnett and arrangements for guest attendance, with members invited from Phil Hear and Mareonville to join the meeting and activities at 6 o'clock.

Athens Nelsonville Barnett Weaiber Phil Hear Mareonville

Entertain Bridge Club At Second Street Home

Edgh and MES W EH Smith entertain BVA bridge club at 2 Second Street Friday night. Guests included Mr and Mrs BG A Moimes. Mrs Clinton Bean won the women’s hint score prize and Mr J Hope took the men’s award. Nearby friends attended funeral services for Mrs TWf. Diut with tributes from J H loutfee, Dr Walter B Dutiee, and others from Columbus, Louisville, Pee Hill, Chillicothe, Columbus again, and Trimble. Mildred Black and Harry Black of Philadelphia visit Athens, then leave Sunday for home after a met-week stay with Charles Bretaig family in Clare.

Edgh Mes W. EH. Smith Second Street BVA BG. A. Moimes Clinton Bean J. G. “Hope T. Ww. Diut“fee Weer J. H. Loutfee Walter B. Dutiee Aden L Duffes Columbus and Bira William Cairns Louisville Mra Emil G. Blunder Pee Hill Ene Hh Anna Tiing Coke Spite Clark Haris Mali Carmelin Ambrose Vore Chillicothe Blaine Jamson Columbua Gwynn Sanders Alelwood Drs Mise Mildred Black Dayton Ndir Harry Black Philadelphs Athens Charles Bretaig Clare Ihe

Calendar notices of clubs and meetings across town

Tromay's Music Club sets a Monday 7 30 event at Mrs F J Forayth 21 East Gate Street. Staged at 1 a week block in the Bathers Cracs contest. Entertains the w ro aide Monday with a 6 oclock supper at Esitation Church. Winning and losing captains named for various clubs. Jolly Chums Girl's Club holds a meeting at Miss Ethel Beekman's home. Women's Auxiliary Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd meets Tuesday at Mrs J J Crumley. Child Congregation League to meet Tuesday at 7 00 in Chamber of Commerce rooms. Regular Bishops Class meeting at Mrs Glen Pratt's home Tuesday at 7. Maecenas Literary Club to elect officers Tuesday at 2 with Mrs George Minameyev. Drama Study Group meets at Mrs Mt Lour 62 North Congress with Edith Beeches hosting. Paes Cth Batyrdsy event at Women's Faculty Club 212 3 o'clock. W A will meet Thursday at 7 in County Fall. Women's Home Missionary Society pledge benefit Friday 2 0 clock at First Church.

Jolly Chums W. B. AL Ethel Beekman Hudson Avenue Women's Auxiliary Epiacopal Church of the Good Shepherd J. J. Crumley East AM Sertet Child Congereration League Chamber of “Commerce FL Ww. Cone Hal H. Restlané Bmirs Glen Pratt West State Street Maecenas Literary Club George Minameyev First Street Ae Bor A.al UL We Mt. Lour North Congress Birest Edith A 'Beeches B. A Women's Home Missiony ‘Ary Society

M and H Circle Meet at McHare Country Home

The M and H Circle of the Pythian Sisters met at the home of Mrs Margaret Mc Berg on New Marshfield Road Wednesday night. Mrs McHarg presided as 15 members and 1 visitor attended. A program included jokes and jokes. One new member Sallie Johnson was added to the circle. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughters Margaret and Wilma.

H. Circld M Pythian Sisters The Margaret McBerg New Marshfield Road McHarg Beng Ameriia Ruth Brooks Wen Bunce Verna Blerquis Heh Ecors Charles Russell Margaret Wilma Eva van Dyke Alma Howett Patrick Irth Oas Sallie Johnson Verne Marquia Lerens Burdett Lillian Cohonougher Magaie Howell Ruth Montgomery Hertie Runsell Hannah Milje Marie Shhism

Court frees Hunt by order amid murder charge doubts

Prosecutor cites lack of sufficient evidence and dangerous cost, asking court to dismiss the indictment against William Hunt in Meigs County. Judge grants dismissal citing uncertain guilt, mental state and financial burden of a trial. Courtesy statement from Prosecutor Clark supports the decision.

Hunt Athens County Anus Cnt Cearh Clark Whliniaunt Goult Meigs County Ohio Elmer Rogers Carpenter Attprema Court Eas

Le E Club trend Meeting at the Seaport Town

Lydia Lash Bynge Club members meet on a Thursday afternoon with hostess Lydia Lash Bynge at 72 North Juarenetys Street. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wheaton and son Robert from Cleveland. Obie University professor Harold Evans travels home after a death in Cedar Rapids.

Lydia Lash Harold Evans Obie University Cedar Rapids Iowa W. H. Evans Herbert Chapman Cha Rerton W. Wi Wlbl Seanun Hocklig Street

Educate Women to Refuse Beggars in Athens

Local relief agency directors accuse professional beggars of exploiting Athens residents. Women are urged to rely on Red Cross and Salvation Army aid, while officials say unregistered beggars misuse charity and should be turned away. Community leaders stress educating women to reject insincere requests.

Athens Red Rose Salvaxton Army Menena Red Croce Peart Frendh Curnarch Sloe Salvation Army

Webb Fined and Jail Sentences From Friday Court

Richard Webb of West Union Street was fined 10 and costs on intoxication charges before Judge Wood. Anat Smith received a 10 day sentence in the county jail on petit larceny charges. A notebook theft was reported at the Jr. BG office involving Fe wag ale ered and Podizu.

Richard Webb West Union Street Ativor Robert S. Wood Anat Smith Petit Lapoeme Jr. BG

Minnie Richardson dies after heart disease in altercation

Minnie Richardson, mother of four, dies after heart disease. Elza Richardson, 26 Brown Avenue, is named in the obituary. Funeral services will be held at 5 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Figrin Holiness Church, with burial in West State Street Cemetery.

Sirs Minnie Richardson Alteck Heart Discase Elza Richardson Brown Avenue Figrin Holiness Church West State Street

Aid for Athens County Children in Need Funds

The Athens County Board of Education receives part of $59,000 allocated by the General Assembly and Governor George White to aid school children. Distribution by the State Department of Education targets rural districts with funds to relieve hunger and support schooling.

Athenk 'Oun Mourd Chet Velsdikttarlor Aley Generak Assembly George White Mendy J. L. Curtan Educaton BE. OO. Bpaunds Hid Aganutine State Department of Educacion Fiare Big Unt

Ohio Media Dayton Debate On Unemployment Insurance

Ohio Media Dayton debated Friday on whether states should enact compulsory unemployment insurance. The University of Dayton team argued for government action, saying industry must share responsibility for wages, while the negative contended unemployment is an industry problem solvable without state aid.

Ohia University Dayton Pine Avis Ohio Frank Danette Tersey Shore Padmal Harry Byow Key Indusay Reid

World Day of Prayer Observed by Home Society

The Home Society and First Methodist auxiliaries conducted World Day of Prayer activities Friday afternoon led by Mee F C Sebring and Mrs Welk. Readings included the Gospel and a Tennessee minister’s letters. plans were made to recruit new members and support Lent activities. a pledge report and prayers closed the gathering.

Mlente Society First Methodiat Church Mee F.C. Sebpiing Tasmae Home of Prayer Mra Aw Whaley Bite. Buxton H. T. Ferran T Mra Blory Michael Comfort Grady Mra. Michael MB. Welk Zora Mina Fry Pyoefam Are. A Wagner America Drake Garrion Frank Keyser Hoatespreh Dwr

Freight Offices Close For Washington's Birthday

Freight offices of all the Atlantic railroads including Baltimore & Ohio New York Central and Chesapeake & Ohio will be closed Monday in observance of Washington's Birthday. Banks and Post Office closures are noted.

All Atley Railroade Washington Cleser Baltimore & Ohls New York Central Cherepeske & Ohin

Seventy Children Observe Lincoln Washington Program

Seventy residents of the County Home at Wash attended a Lincoln birthday program featuring marching, songs, readings, and a play. Daughters of Union Veterans members and guests spoke and provided impromptu remarks as the program closed with a unison song.

Lincoln-Washington Roltow Ims Daughters of Union Vetereng Mary A. Frysburger H. L. Atkinson Val Devie Alex Rot Mary Haning Wacher Chatnns EB. 4 Chubb Mary Graldt Noga EB. F

Athens County Federal Farm Loan Meeting Aids Applicants

Ten applications for federal farm loans were approved at a session of the Athens County Federal Farm Loan Committee held at the Bank of Athens on a Friday afternoon. Approved applications will be sent to the Farmers Seed Loan Office in Washington D C. A $19,000 appropriation funds seed and fertilizer, horse feed, and tractor oil and fuel purchases.

Athens County

Washington's Birthday in a Nation at War Verse

The poem laments continuous conflict as it remembers Washington and the birth of a peaceful republic. It laments future wars and asks whether new heroes must be born to defend freedom, ending with a plea for peace and a reflection on sacrifice. Poem attributed to Leda Terwilliger Sams.

Leda Terwilliger Sams

Farm Specialists Hear Institute Address in Canaanville

Fred Dorr of Canaan Township received a gold medal for raising a litter of eight pigs weighing a ton in six months and urged careful feeding and sanitary hog housing. Speakers from Athens County Schools and extension agents discussed efficiency in farming and community development at the Friday session of the Farmers Institute held at Dunsenville School.

Canaanville Feb Banell Fred Dorr Canaan Township Farmers’ Institute Dorr S. C. Hartman Southeastern Nea Carpenter Alex Reot Athens County J. J. Crumie Athens Morning Institute Dunsenville T. H. Johnson Mre. Crumay

Hospital Notes at Sheltering Arms Hospital

The Sheltering Arms Hospital admitted Mrs. D. W. Thins Sas forsville for medical attention E. Handley Glovater for medical attention and Mon and William Coline New Marshfield for mine accident. Convalescents include Mrs. J. R. Patrick Athens Charles Clinesmith Netsenvil William Calling Net Marshfield and CED K. Nutter Athens R. Ko 3. Those dismissed last week include Austin Chappelear Glosters E Landley Gloster Clit ford Messenger Millfield Mrs. B. J. Morris Athens Mit. W. H. Bech del Athens and Homer Dormen Pittsburgh student at Dhl Dii.

Sheltering Arms Hospital D. W. Thins Sasforsville E. Handley Glovater Wiliam Coline New Marshfield J. R. Patrick Athens Charles Clinesmith Netsenvil William Calling Net Marshfield Jand Ced K. Nutter R. Ko Austin Chappelear Glowsters E Landley Gloster Clitford Messenger Millfield Mra B. J. Morris Mit W. H. Bechdel Homer Dormen Pittsburgh Dhl Diiversity

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