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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1933

Page

6

Gasco Employes Hold Educational Meeting

Forty Ohio Fuel Gas Company workers in the Southern District gathered for their monthly educational session. A four member committee led the discussion on Accounting and answered questions. Miss Rebecca Yauger presented moving pictures on natural gas and spoke on its production, distribution, and uses. She plans another talk on Food for the Junior High Economics Class. Mr and Mrs Arthur Clark announce the birth of Harriet Faith born this morning at the Swift home 135 Mill Street.

Ohio Fuel Gas Company He Messenger Tony Miss Yauger Miss Yauger Iso Arthur Clark Harriett Faith E. J. Swift Mill Street

Pythian Sisters Schedule Quilting Bee and Meetings

Pythian Sisters of the Athenian Temple No. 173 hold an all day quilting bee Thursday in the parlors of the K of P Hall. They meet Friday night at the KK of P Hall for a 7 o'clock regular session. Degree staff and officers practice requested. lodge inspection scheduled for April 21.

Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall P. Hall

Bridge Club Meets At Hotel Berry For Dinner

Mrs. Edward C. Schloss entertained her three-table contract bridge club at the Hotel Berry Tuesday night. Sweet peas and rosebuds formed orchid and pink centerpieces. Mrs. Roger J. Jones won high score, and Dorothy Eldridge of Columbus, guest of Mrs. Louis I. Brown, attended as a guest of the club.

Edward C. Schloss Berry Roger J. Jones Dorothy Eldridge Columbus Louis I. Brown

Bridge Party Held At Shannon Home In Grosvenor Street

Mrs. Harvey Baker and Mrs. P L Shannon hosted a bridge party at 44 Grosvenor Street Tuesday night. Seven tables competed with high scores awarded to Mrs OU J Holsington and Mrs C C Robinson. Refreshments served at small tables adorned with sweet peas and rosebuds.

Mrs. Harvey Baker P L. Shannon Shannon Grosvenor Street C. C. Robinson

Zenner Hosts Luncheon For Visiting Mrs Snyder

Mrs. D. R. Zenner hosted a 1 pm luncheon Tuesday at her Grandview Heights home. The gathering included friends of visiting Mrs. Julian M. Snyder of London England, with guests Mrs. Snyder and several local ladies.

D. R. Zenner Grandview Heights Julian M. Snyder London England Zenner William 8. Shepherd Charles Woodworth Thomas M. Wolfe Oscar Fulton Rufus C. Hopkins W. H. Herbert

Sayre Study Circle Assisting Red Cross

Twenty three members of the Sayre Study Circle met at 75 Grosvenor Street to discuss current events and assist the Red Cross sewing project. Eighteen of twenty four dress‑and‑bloomer salts were completed and returned, six await return, and three more salts were started.

Sayre

Patriotic Program At Welk Home Dinner For George Washington Birthday

Hobson Study Circle members held their annual George Washington Birthday dinner at Mrs. N. S. Welk’s home on Second Street. Thirty-five dined by candlelight including 27 members and eight guests. After a six o’clock meal, three papers followed with topics on Athens history, Religion and Caste In India, and Women In India. The next meeting will occur March 7 at Mrs. P. G. Hibbard’s home with guest speaker Miss Jane K. Atwood.

Hobson Study Circle George Washington N. S. Welk Second Street C. M. Copeland A. &. Whaley George Coe George Fleming H. A. Cone W. E. Clark Edward Cole Jane K. Atwood Ohio University

Tuesday Needle Club Meets With Mrs. Poston

The Tuesday Needle Club met at 67 West Washington Street hosted by Mrs. Carl H. Porter with three guests. Eighteen members attended. new officers were announced led by Miss Grace Marquis as president and Mrs. Alice Francis as vice-president.

Carl H. Porter Tuesday Needle Club West Washington Street Fred Porter C. O. Pickering Frank Campbell Cleveland J. R. Wood Grace Marquis Alice Francis Elmer Poston Winters L. F. McCune Porter Elizabeth Hackman H. %. Burson Maplewood Drive

Poultry Group Meeting Set At Athens Grange Hall

Ohio State University poultry specialist C. M. Ferguson and four Athens County leaders speak at an all day meeting at Athens Grange Hall Fairgrounds starting Thursday at 10 a m. Topics include chick rearing and poultry industry factors in Meigs County. An open forum on sanitation egg production and feeding closes the program.

C. M. Ferguson Ohio State University Athens County Athens Grange Hall Fairgrounds T. H. Johnson William Atkins Meigs County Ralph Ladd Albany R. R. Crissip Coolville Mr. Ladd Ferguson

Old King Cotton Stars With Movie Queens in Hollywood

Hollywood gossip notes Evalyn Knapp entertains at home in pale pink pique with triple ruffles and stitched belt. Other stars seen in cotton and linen outfits include Jean Harlow in white linen and red jacket, Joan Bennett on Beverly Hills bike in white linen, Sally Eilers in a blue and white cotton frock with tailored jacket, Una Merkel in garden photos in white linen slacks and mesh top.

Evalyn Knapp Hollywood Jean Harlow Joan Bennett Beverly Hillis Sally Eilers Fox Norman Foster Una Merkel Ronald Burla Una

Springlike Day Sparks Village Chat and Returns

The piece notes warm spring weather drawing villagers outdoors including Thor Olson the sprinting rector, Mrs. Roger Jones with styled hair, and Mrs. Eddie Schioss, while musing on Lent, spring fever, and seasonal routines. The tone blends local gossip with light reflections on spring traditions.

Horatio Alger Thor Olson Roger Jones Eddie Schioss

Ohio University students fined for reckless driving

Two Ohio University students were fined 35 dollars each by Mayor Robert O Wood for reckless driving on East State Street. They identified themselves as Harry Posteraro and Margaret Kenney.

Ohio University Robert 8. Wood East State Street Harry Posteraro Margaret Kenney

Banks Close in Athens on Washington's Birthday

Banks were closed in Athens today for George Washington's birthday observance. Business places and Ohio University classes operated as usual with public schools in session.

Athens George Washington Ohio University

Eggs Featured In Spring Menu And Nutritious Guide

Market reports indicate eggs are cheaper this year, and the article highlights their high food value with vitamins minerals and calories. It provides an egg appetizer recipe and a dish of eggs baked in cheese sauce, plus sample meals for breakfast luncheon and dinner featuring eggs and other dishes.

Steward

Kindergarten Closed Because of Illness Ends One Week Hiatus

The five year old Kindergarten at Ru fus Putnam Training School was closed for one week after Coe, son of Mr and Mrs Harold Coe of 200 East State Street, fell ill with scarlet fever. Four year old Kindergarten and other rooms remained in session. Student teachers and critic teachers report daily to Dr J M Higgins health officer for examination. class to resume next Wednesday.

Rufus Putnam Training School

Arrest of Guseman on drunkenness charge in Athens

Ear Guseman of Armitage was arrested and confined to the Athens City Jail last night on a charge of drunkenness. He will be arraigned before Mayor Robert S. Wood today.

Ear Guseman of Armitage Athens City Robert S. Wood

Taylor Ridge Man Sentenced to Jail

Francis Bernard of Taylor Ridge was jailed in Athens to serve a $25 fine and costs after pleading guilty to attempting to cut his brother with a knife and making threats. He was arrested by Constable Henry Williams and committed to the county jail when unable to pay.

Glouster Francis Bernard Taylor Ridge Athens Andrew Allen Bernard Henry Williams Allen

Joseph E. Irwin Dies at Sand Springs Oklahoma

Joseph E. Irwin age 68 longtime Marietta railroad master mechanic dies at his Sand Springs home February 19 after illness. Services held in Sand Springs Catholic Cemetery. Survived by widow Rose Gormley Irwin daughter Mrs. J. W. Middleton granddaughter Rosemary Middleton and step relatives in Lowell.

Marietta Joseph E. Erwin Sand Springs Okla Irwin Old Mineral Sand Ridge Railway Company Rose Gormley Irwin Glouster J. W. Middleton Rosemary Middleton Tulsa K. Irwin J. C. Norris Lowell

P T A Rehearsing Oakdale Play A Poor Married Man

Oakdale February 22 P T A members rehearse a local play titled A Poor Married Man to be staged soon with date to be announced.

Oakdale

Ames Educator Appointed to County Teachers Exam Board

J. Taylor, principal of the Ames Bern High School, was named county examiner for teachers examinations by the Athens County Board of Education. Others on the board for the year are Blanch Phillips of Athens and Kenneth Ray, county superintendent. Exams will be on the first Saturdays in April May and June and the last Friday in August.

J. Taylor Ames- Bern Athens County

If You're Past 40 and Can't Sleep Try This

An old ad urges readers past 40 to drink water at bedtime with a spoonful of Vinol iron tonic to relax nerves and promote sleep. It claims Vinol also restores pep and strength, mentioning Quick's Drug Store and Gem Pharmacy in Nelsonville.

Quick's Drug Store Nelsonville Gem Pharmacy

Kiwanis Club Discusses Bridge Plan and Highway Bills

At Hotel Gordon GLOUSTER Feb 22 M M Murphy reports on Marietta divisional Kiwanis meeting and a planned bridge over Sunday Creek on Route 78. Attorney George W Rose explains House Bills 270 271 regarding motor patrol and highway department control. club favors both. Attendance prize to Rose.

Kiwanis Club George White Secretary of State State Highway Department Ben Goldberg Attorney Rose

Benefit Entertainment At Hollister Friday

Hollister Feb 22. A benefit event at Hollister High School auditorium Friday raises funds for desperate local families. Music by the Melody Boys and boxing provide entertainment with a small admission fee. Thomas W. Figley of Gloucester schools to speak at a P T A meeting Thursday at seven, with two one act plays by the schools.

Ilollister Holliaster High School Melody Boys

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