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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1931

Page

6

Woman's Music Club meets at East State Street home

The Woman's Music Club convened Monday at Mrs. F. D. ytc's 218 East State Street with a program featuring piano solos, choral singing, and a paper on Modern Tendencies in Modern French and Italian Music. Accompaniments were by Miss Vera Boerd and Miss Irene Witham, and current events closed the program. Separately, guests visited during the week including Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Kenney and relatives from Murray City Pleasanton Norwood Corning Chauncey and Corning, with Mrs. Howard McCutcheon and daughter Donna Mae joining Miss Authorene Laughlin in the Telephone Apartments.

Woman's Music Club F. Dytc East State Street Jean Williams Grace Cushman Anne Fitzgibbon Ravel Vera Board Ferrari Holm Helen Hedden Mary Ness Vera Boerd Irene Witham Melvin Kenney Theodore Thomas Murray City Wayne Kenney Pleasanton Cyrus Gilmore Norwood, O Earl Hashman Charles Chauncey Howard McCutcheon Donna Mae Corning Authorene Laughlim

Esther Class Losers Hostesses to Winners

Mrs. Cameron Crossen and Mrs. William Connett led the Esther Class contest of the Christian Church with Crossen as winner. A pot luck dinner and program featured impersonations, a play titled Mra. Buttermilk and son John going to Maura, and a Who's Who winner, Miss Etta Johnson. Guests included visiting families and local residents at 17 Palmer Street and Morris Avenue hosts.

Cameron Crossen William Connett Christian Church BD. A. Bardin William Davidson Mra. Buttermilk John Maura Rardin Fred Lee Tom Etta Johnson

Four Accused In Corning Thefts In Ohio Report

Four alleged shoplifters face three charges each in Corning with bonds totaling 2400 dollars. Dora Windle Alfred Windle Mrs Frida Hickman and Mrs Elizabeth Stump, all of Glouster, are held after a loot cache was found along a by road following store visits. A New Straitsville man and two local youths face separate jail time for other robberies in the county. Andrew Allen and several Carpenters from Athens and Logan stores were in Pittsburgh on business.

New Lexington HE. M. Braddock John Monahan Monahan Vern Dunlap Sun- Gay Creek J. W. Newberry Glouster Dora Windle Alfred Windle Freda Hickman Elizabeth Stump Crand Corning New Straitsville Frank Donaldson Girmesea Carl Gilbert Helwig John Farbearn Sunnyside

Pot Luck Supper to Benefit Run School Supports Talks

A pot luck supper is planned for Wednesday February 25 at Run School. Talks will be given by the county attendance officer and Professor Aguas. All proceeds from the event will go to the school.

Aguas

Toes Fractured At Hollister Mine Incident

Arch Sweeney of Hollister suffered two fractured toes at Luhrig mine when a bar slipped while moving a coal machine. The great toe fractured in two places and the adjacent toe in one. He received medical care and was sent home. He will be unable to work for five or six weeks.

Glouster Arch Sweeney Hollister Luhrig Sweeney

Fines Paid and Hospitalization Status Reported in Glouster

Glouster reports Tom Love jailed in Athens after failing to pay a 24.40 fine and costs from a drunkenness charge. Emmette Carter taken to Grant Hospital for observation. Stoecklion Specials to face Murray City Legion in basketball. local births noted. Washington's Birthday observed with office closures and no mail.

Glouster Court of Justice C. W. Wilson Tom Love Hunterdon Athens Love G. H. Love Henry Williams Wilson Emmett Carter Jacksonville Grant Hospital Columbus Carter Elias Herb Armstrong Washington

Remarkable remedy claims relief for neuritis and rheumatic pains

A doctor-backed prescription named Nurito is advertised as a powerful, harmless cure for neuritis arthritis neuralgia and other aches. It promises pain relief for all ages with a money back guarantee if the worst pain isn’t alleviated. Sold in drug stores with a trial offered today.

Nurito

Mariam Class Hosts Bunco Night at Richland Avenue

Miss Bernice Davis and Miss Neil Weber hosted the Mariam Class of the Christian Church Monday night at Miss Davis home on Richland Avenue. After the business meeting bunco was played with Helen Stokoe winning high score and Rowena Sprout taking the consolation. The evening included dancing and songs with piano and ukulele, with George Washington birthday themed refreshments.

Bernice Davis Neil Weber Christian Church Miss Davis Richland Avenue Bunco Helen Stokoe Rowena Sprout George Washington

Missionary Tea At Mrs Kerrs Home

The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the First Methodist Episcopal Church hosts an afternoon tea at the home of Mrs. M. M. Kerr, 35 West Washington Street, Thursday from 3 to 5 o’clock.

Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the First Methodist Episcopi Church M. M. Kerr West Washington Street

Women's Relief Corps guests in Nelsonville event marked by talks

Eighteen members of the Women's Relief Corps attended a Nelsonville gathering hosted by Phil Kearney Corps with a patriotic service, short talks by Mrs. Fryburger Mrs Haning and Mrs Cross and readings by Fryburger. The event honored Washington's Birthday with suitable refreshments and arrangements. Attendees included named members from Athens and Nelsonville. A tea by Elizabeth Zane Dew chapter drew Mrs Davis and Mrs Dean, while a separate death visit brought Mr and Mrs McWhorter and family from Akron for the death of Mrs Vira Knowlton. A Presbyterian Church Woman's Bible Class social is scheduled for Thursday at 7:30 PM.

Woman’s Relief Corps Phil Kearney Nelsonville Nelsonville Order Fryburger Mary Haning Flora Boring Augusta Finsterwald Mary Fryburger Lulu Cross Mary Root Emma Cochran Elizabeth Crouch Laura Woodruff Blanche Root Althea Hunter Vinnie Johnson Mary Dicken Julia Thorne Martha Hulbert Mary Ashworth Myrtle Cass Bertha Bobo G. W. Gibbs W. W. Kelly Val Davis Frank Dean John Hill E. E. Bell Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution Davis Legion Hall Dean Woman's Bible Class The Presbyterian Church

Nabby Lee Ames DAR Washington Day Program Observed

Nabby Lee Ames Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met Saturday afternoon at 256 East State Street to present What America Is Because of Washington. Hostesses included Mrs. Henry Link and others. Sally Link greeted guests in Washington attire. papers on Washington and the President General's message were read by Mrs. H L Miller and Mrs. E B Acomb. Ladies Auxiliary Eagles to Host Card Party Thursday Evening at Eagles Club Rooms Court and Carpenter Streets.

America Washington Nabby Lee Ames Daughters of the American Revolution Henry Link East State Street Taylor Coolville Helen Lawrence BE. B. Acomb H. L. Miller W. L. Gard Sally Link Ladies’ Auxiliary of The Athens Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles Eagles Eagles Club Corner Court Carpenter Streets

Betsy Ann Cargo Steamer Departs Marietta Wharf

The steel hull packet Betsy Ann commanded by Captain Frederick Way moved down the river from Marietta’s wharf on Sunday afternoon with a large cargo. It remained for about an hour unloading and loading freight before preparing to sail up from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh next Thursday afternoon.

Marietta Frederick Way Cincinnati Pittsburgh

French Play To Be Given Wednesday At Ohio U

A one act bilingual comedy La Faim Est Un Grand Inventeur will be staged at Ohio University Wednesday morning under Miss Mary Noss. The humorous play set in a rural French village features two American doughboys trying to communicate with locals, with a cast including Dick Bob Kenner Agnew Wonnie Harrison M Crabuchet inn keeper Joseph McCullough Marie Colette Alice Kirkup Muriel Derman Pierre Fred Preston and Mme Crabuchet DeLoris Cherry.

Ohio University Mary Noss Dick and Bob Kenner Agnew Wonnie Harrison M. Crabuchet Joseph McCullough Marie Colette Alice Kirkup Muriel Derman Pierre Fred Preston Mme. Crabuchet DeLoris Cherry

Chauncey Junior Class Plans Chintz Cottage Play

Chauncey Dover High School junior class to present Chintz Cottage, a three act comedy, on February 25 and 26 at 8 0 clock in the high school gym. Miss Woith Wilson directs the production with scenery arranged for a top tier Chauncey show. Tickets are on sale at the post office and through class members.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Chauncey High Woith Wilson

Birthdays for Chauncey Glancy couple observed in Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Glancy of Orbiston celebrated their birthdays on Sunday at daughter Mrs. George W. Thompson’s home in Columbus. Mrs. Glancy turned 67 and Mr. Glancy 76 as relatives and friends gathered including Kate Blackston Josephine Brown Camp Searls Robinson Daniels Kaiser Shaw and McManaway among others.

Chauncey J. B. Glancy Orbiston George W. Thompson Oak Street Columbus Kate Blackston Joseph Josephine William T. Brown Carson Camp Ruth Frank Searls Ben Emmett Robinson Nellie Daniels Ruth Kaiser Lucy May George W. Shaw Frances Rose McManaway

Banfield Family Visits in Orbiston. Illness Slightly Improved

Mrs. Clifford Banfield and children from Chauncey visited in Orbiston to see Mr Banfield s parents Mr and Mrs Henry Banfield and Henry Banfield Jr The Banfields then visited Mr and Mrs James Salyers of Hollister Elaine Salyers was present Mrs Banfield is Elaine s aunt The Plains Feb 24 The Rev Ervin Manning Chauncey will fill the Nazarene pulpit at The Prime Wednesday at 730 pm Members and friends urged to attend

Chauncey Clifford Banfield Ganol Betty Lou Clifford Jr Orbiston Mr. Banfield Henry Banfield Henry Banfield Jr Banfield James Salyers Elaine Hollister Salyers the Plains Ervin Manning the Church of the Nazarene Priine

Herbert McDonald Returns From Columbus Hospital

Herbert McDonald has returned to his home in The Plains from Grant Hospital in Columbus after an operation on his foot.

the Plains Herbert McDonald Columbus Grant Hospital McDonald

Millfield Church of Christ to Host Benefit Chicken Supper

Millfield church members announce a Wednesday evening benefit chicken supper at the church with serving starting at 5 o clock. Proceeds will aid church programs and community service efforts in the Millfield area.

Millfield

Personal visit highlights region society circuit

Anna Belle Anderson of Murray City and Earl Jones with the Misses Grace and Ellen Jones of Nelsonville spent Sunday in The Plains visiting Mrs. Lucy Surgeon and daughter Mrs. Floyd Linscott, joined by Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Channell and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wharton.

Anna Belle Anderson Murray City Earl Jones Grace Ellen Jones Nelsonville the Plains Lucy Surgeon Floyd Linscott W. C. Channell Walter Wharton

Chauncey Funeral Notices Reach Nearby Towns

Mrs B G Cooper and Mrs Bert Adams of The Plains traveled to Chauncey Monday for the funeral of Wilma Louise West three years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward West. Mr Fred Lee Tom of Athens attended burial services for Nathaniel Hibbard at Nye Cemetery in Chauncey. Ray Michael and Floyd Linscott of The Plains visited Columbus Sunday. Henry Osborne reported ill at his Ellis Avenue home. Mrs Osborne has been able to be out again. Mrs Kate Blackston and her son Joe of Columbus visited Chauncey Monday with Mr and Mrs G B Courtney.

B. G. Cooper Bert Adams the Plains Chauncey Wilma Louise Edward West Fred Lee Tom Athens Nathaniel Hibbard Nye Ray Michael Floyd Linscott Columbus Henry Osborne Ellis Avenue Osborne Kate Blackston Joe G. B. Courtney

Explosion Destroys Home in St Louis. Five Feared Buried

An explosion demolished a one story residence in western St Louis at 2 15 am today. Police said five may be buried in the debris but neighbors claim the family including three young children left yesterday and have not returned. The house was occupied by an Ital- ese family.

ST. Louis U.R Ital

That Stiff Swollen Joint Needs Help

An advertisement touts Joint-Base as a quick fix for stiff swollen joints with claims of fast pain relief and swelling reduction. It promises strong penetration and guarantees results with a 69 cent tube at druggists.

Unclear Reason Found For Family’s Expressive Moment

A report notes a family who moved in recently showed an unexplained expression. The article provides limited details on what caused the reaction and what followed.

Schwab Sees Business Improvement After Cuba Vacation

New York Feb 24 Charles M Schwab chairman of Bethlehem Steel reports business steadily and gradually improving after two weeks vacation in Cuba. He said conditions are improving as he returned to duty and outlined cautious optimism about the steel industry's near term prospects.

New York U.R Charles M. Schwab Bethlehem Steel Company Cuba

End a Cough In a Hurry with Pinex Mixture

A home remedy claims to quickly ease stubborn coughs by supplying 214 ounces of Pinex into a pint bottle with sugar syrup to form a three step cure. It alleges loosening phlegm, soothing inflammation, and systemic absorption to relieve bronchial troubles.

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Mrs. Forsyth Woman’s Music Club Esther J. V. Anthony William Anthony Palmer Street Anthony Silvis, Ill Continental Ice Company Herbert Anthony BE. BE. Dean Ethel Anthony Ted East Liverpool W. C. Aber Huntington W. Va C. M. Copeland Morris Avenue Sunday Creek Valley W. A. Tas Aesident Perry County Tos Pittsburga Aster Andrew Allen Ager Carpenter Hard Ware O. A. Carpenter Arthur Allen Nells A. H. Carpenter Logan Goose Run Luhrig Mine County Jaiil Murray Glouster Stoecklion Specials Murray City Legion Murray City High School Modoc Harvey Reeves Leo Tate W. R Victor McWhorter Harry McWhorter Russell Ellis William Akron Vira Knowlton Mineral William Tom Chillicothe Knowlton Lydia E. Pinkham Mase Washington Day Chauncey Millfield Charles 8. Bradfield, JR Mrs. Banfield Baby Stevens E.F. Sells North Court St Smart & Son Chauncey, Ohio W. State W. Union St Wed Taddock Nice Ian Schwab Woodworth's Bridge Table Woodworth Candy and Gift Shop
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