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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1932

Page

6

Sayre Circle Plants Tree at East Bridge Site

Sayre Circle planted a tree Monday morning at East Bridge marking the site of Athens County’s first Post Office in 1804. The event honored Jehiel Gregory, first postmaster, and noted the site of the first dam and mill in the county.

Sayre First Athens County East Bridge Ens Jehiel Gregory G Ohio America H. L. Atkinson Athens Jehiel Ry

Church Women Host Birthday Coffee at H T Phillips Home

Prominent among birthday celebrations Monday was a coffee hour at 143 Morris Avenue hosted by H T Phillips and Mrs Phillips. Members from First Christian Church and guests from Athens churches enjoyed red white and blue decor and small hats as favors.

First Christian Church H. T. Phillips Morris Avenue Reed J. Downs W. W. Lee M. F. Caret Charles C. Millikan William Connett James Ley C. E. Starr William ¢Y Vern Kempton

United Daughters of 1812 Plant Tree at Armory

The Rebecca Morris McKee chapter of United States Daughters of 1812 gathered on the Armory lawn at 1 PM to plant a tree for George Washington’s 200th birthday. The event featured flag service, a Washington speech by Mrs. O A Terrill, a poem, a tree presentation to Company L and Battery E, and the planting of the tree with remarks by Second Lieutenant McCrum and Captain Watkins.

P. J. Huffman Sayre Study Circle Washington America J. R. Harvey Rebecca Morris McKee United States Daughter of 1812 Armory George Washington O. A. Terrill D. C. Snow Clarence C. Mitchell

Parents Announce Daughter Marriage in Ohio Setting

Mr and Mrs Leonard H Smith announce the marriage of their daughter Clarys Annette to Howard Gibson Moritz son of Mr and Mrs Charles Moritz of Portsmouth. The ceremony occurred Sunday February 21 at 2 30 PM at the Smith home 110 Morris Avenue with Rev Dr A Y Wilcox officiating. Mr and Mrs Moritz will reside at 2057 East Eighty Eighth Street East Cleveland. Moritz teaches physical education at Shaker Heights High School and both spouses did college work at Ohio University. Mrs Moritz is Alpha Gamma Delta. Mr Moritz Delta Tau Delta.

Leonard H. Smith Clarys Annette Howard Gibson Moritz Charles Moritz Portsmouth Smith Morris Avenue A. Y. Wilcox First Presbyterian Church Moritz East Eighty-Eighth Street East Cleveland Shaker Heights High School Department of Ohio Univerity Morits Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Delta Tau Delta Fraternity

Colonial Bridge Honors Guests In Red White Blue Theme

Mrs E L Church hosted a colonial bridge Saturday night at 73 North Congress Street with guests costumed as historical figures including George and Martha Washington. Miss Lillian Kittle and Mr Harold Guthrie impersonated the couple while prizes went to several players. Week end visitors Dean and Kittle of Cairo and birth news for Ronald Falls Chapman at Sheltering Arms Hospital are noted.

E. L. Church North Congress Street George Martha Washington Lillian Kittle Harold Guthrie Farley Burdette Clarence Laughlin John Jagers Sam Warren E. G. Burt Dean Kittle Cairo Fred F. Kittle Lancaster Street Hal Chapman Coolville Ronald Falls Chapman Sheltering Arms Hospital Chapman Fred Kittle

Nabby Lee Ames Chapter Hosts Washington Memorial Unveiling

Members of the Nabby Lee Ames chapter D A R attended the Washington memorial unveiling in Marietta with the regent and district officers. State officers and guests from Athens Glouster and Amesville joined a tea reception in the home of Mrs Cram. The event featured colonial costumes and a restored southern style home used as a private girls school historically linked to Ohio settlers.

Nabby Lee Ames George Washington Marietta Reno Regent O. D. Daily J. T. Merwin T. W. Craig Mary Kahler Helen M. Townsend W. L. Gard Arthur Boyles Sarah Miller George Putnam Better Films H. K. Henry R. W. Finaterwaild Clarence Robinson Frank Beasley Alice Putnam Roach H. L. Atkinson John Cross J. R. Harvey Helen Crawford Glouster Vinnie Howard Amesville Athens Leigh Nichols Ellis Island Canton C. M. Roe Mary Washington Mansfield Louise Roach Clarence M. Gill S. KE Ohio Southland A. L. Messenger Xenia John Heaume Springfield C. R. Rathburn Middleport William Vaught Point Pleasant W. Va John Graham Lancaster Hubert Carnes Gallipolis Co. R. Sloan Constitution Hall

Visit to London chapter highlights D A R program

Mrs. R L Morton hosted Nabby Lee Ames D A R members at 7 South High Street Athens with assist by Miss Jane Atwood Nellie Van Vorhes Mrs Clarence C Robinson and Mrs F L Reed. The event celebrated Ellis Island gifts showcased relics and excerpts from Marion Bush Snyder in London. Florence Merritt sang two Colonial period numbers with Louise Lorentz at piano.

R. L. Morton South High Street Nabby Lee Ames Jane Atwood Nellie van Vorhes Clarence C. Robinson F. L. Reed Mary Hughes J. D. Hughes Leigh Nichols Athens Canton Ellis Island Marion Bush Snyder London England Snyder Florence Merritt Annie Jlaurie Louise Lorentz Washington Mary Kahler Rufus Choate T. W. Craig Daniel Webster O. D. Dailey

Luncheon Bridge At Home Monday

Mrs Eugene E Woodworth hosted a Monday luncheon bridge at 121 Franklin Avenue with red and white décor. Twelve were seated at the dining room table and three living room tables were used for the afternoon game. Mrs Charles O Pickering won high score, Mrs J D Haskins took second, and Mrs Maude Fenzel earned the consolation.

Eugene E. Woodworth Franklin Avenue Charlies O. Pickering J. D. Haskins Maude Fenzel

Post Office Moves to New American Legion Building

Glouster reports the moving of the post office into the new American Legion building is complete and it opened for business in the new location this morning. Only open Monday at noon for Washington's Birthday. All staff helped. The department now uses a large safe near the front window instead of a locked vault.

Glouster American Legion Washington Post Office Department

Glouster Church of Christ Tops Liberty Team on Home Floor

In Glouster on Monday night the Glouster Church of Christ beat Liberty Indiana Church of Christ 37 to 26 at the local high school gym. Henry led Glouster with 14 points while Samuels scored 10 for Liberty. The score stood 16 to 11 at half and Glouster pulled away in the second half.

Glouster Samuels Liberty Pooonmii Até

Oakdale Pike Barn Destroyed by Fire

A two story barn owned by Dan Mooney on the W. T. Tracey property along the Oakdale Pike burned about 3 o clock Monday morning. A motor truck and two tons of hay stored in the barn were destroyed. Insurance on the barn was $500. Hay and the truck belonged to Mr. Tracey.

Glouster Dan Mooney W. T. Tracey Oakdale Pike Mr. Tracey

Aged Man William Lantz Dies in Trimble

William Lantz a resident of Trimble for over forty years died at his home in Glouster early this morning at age 84 He had been ill four months Survived by his widow and five sons E H Lantz John Lantz Ed Emory and James Lantz Funeral arrangements pending today in Glouster and Trimble

Glouster William Lantz Trimble Mr. Lantz E. H John Lantz Emory Lantz James Lantz

Pythians Mark Sixty-Eighth Anniversary Gathering

About 150 Knights of Pythias, Pythian Sisters and families met at the K of P Hall in Glouster to observe the order's sixty-eighth anniversary. The social evening featured a program including an opening ode, address on Pythianism, music by Black Diamond Four, tap dancing, singing, clog dancing, and a whistling solo. The event concluded with a dance until about midnight.

Vermanten Evelyn Joseph Robert Cooper W. E. Shrieves Lawson Edra Lants Black Diamond Four

State Hospital Reports Slight Rise in Deaths

The Athens State Hospital for the Insane reports a rise in death rate to seven percent for the year ending Dec 31 1931 from five percent the prior year. Of 1 486 patients, 929 men and 875 women were treated, with 75 men and 60 women dying. Major causes included endocarditis myocarditis GPI arteriosclerosis pneumonia and tuberculosis. The principal death psychosis was senile.

Athens State Hospital

New Truck Bought By City Council

GLOUSTER Feb 23. The council approved purchasing a new truck from Murphy Motor Co after being offered a favorable down payment and extended payments for the balance. The truck began service this morning and the arrangement preserves the same labor budget for street work as buying a used vehicle would have.

Glouster Murphy Motor Co Council

Hollister Independents Top Romans 47-34 in Rally

Hollister Independents defeated the Romans 47 to 34 at Stewart Saturday night. The game stayed close most of the contest with Hollister pulling away in the final period to secure the win.

Hollister Hollister Independents Romans Stewart

Mrs. David Allen Returns to Nelsonville After Columbus Visit

Mrs. David Allen former Nelsonville resident returns from Columbus where she stayed with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs J S Boyd. She now lives with her son Arthur Allen and is the mother of Nelsonville mayor Andrew Allen.

C. H. Harris Altoona Norman Bb. Lesler Harris Reinmain Nelsonville Glouster David Allen Columbus J. S. Boyd Arthur Allen

Hospital Psychoses Report Highlights Manic Depression and Dementia

The annual hospital report notes manic depressive and dementia praecox among admissions, with many patients aged up to 70. Predominant psychoses include manic depressive, senile, general paralysis, and dementia praecox. Readmissions mostly manic depressive. discharges also mainly manic depressive, dementia praecox, and general paralysis. No epidemics occurred. Farm and dairy sectors produced cash value of $38,224.64.

Midseason salad collection with asparagus and cheese

A compact guide to midseason salads including asparagus salad with tart dressing, cheese ball salad, lima bean salad, grapefruit salad in green pepper cups, and a gelatine fruit dish. Also features tomorrow’s menu and makeup tips for spring, with emphasis on presentation and subtle cosmetics.

Neufchatel Philadelphia

Columus Man Taken To Hospital For Appendicitis

Fouts, 60, was taken from his Columbus home Sunday by ambulance to undergo an appendectomy. He was accompanied to the hospital by two of his sons.

Glouster William Fouts Columbus

Will Reorganize Church Choir in Glouster

Plans are under way to reorganize the M. E. Church Choir with regular weekly rehearsals. The first rehearsal will be held at the church Friday night at seven o clock. All who can sing are invited to attend.

Glouster M. 4

Glorifying Yourself and Easter Hat Styles

A fashion note praises new Easter hats that draw attention to the eyes. It advises growing natural eyebrows rather than plucking them for a subtler spring effect and encourages training eyebrows to suit facial features.

Suffered for Forty Years Convinced of All-Bran Remedy

A widow from Lancaster Pennsylvania shares a voluntary letter claiming forty years of constipation relief after ten years on All-Bran. The ad cites bulk and vitamin B as essential, notes iron in the cereal, and suggests two tablespoons daily for prevention, with cooking and serving tips and a Kellogg's Battle Creek origin.

Kellogg Battle Creek

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