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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1932

Page

6

Athens Women Among 200 Carry Geneva Petition Line

Mrs. Mary Graham Noss and her daughter Miss Mary Noss were among six American women in a line of 200 carrying petitions at the Geneva Disarmament Conference. They spent time in Paris with Miss Noss on leave from Ohio University. February 6 heard an extraordinary session as boxes of petitions from the United States were presented.

Athens Mary Graham Noss Mary Noss Geneva United States Nnas Friends Miss Bingman

Vinton County to Consider County Health Nurse

A committee was appointed to survey possibilities for a county health nurse for Vinton County after a Mothers' Child Study Group meeting at McArthur. Speakers included graduate nurses Mrs. Emma Sark and Miss Evelyn McCarley, with Miss McCarley describing district nursing in Columbus.

Mcarthur Vinton County Mothers McArthur Parent- Teacher Association Emma Sark Evelyn McCarley Clark Miss McCarley Columbus Emma Clark Lola Crow Faye George

Red Men Ready To Start Contest Soon

Members of the Mohawk tribe improved order of Red Men divided into two teams for a lodge contest. The Saints led by William Robinson and the Sinners led by Edward Straus will vie in wrestling boxing basketball and activities at Recreation Night February 26 at Athens Armory after the 7:30 meeting.

Order of Red Men Order Saints William Robinson Sinners Edward Straus Athens

What Will Ordinary Men Folks Do Then

Chicago report says the Retail Clothiers Association expects a spring shift from sombre menswear to bold styles. Polka dot step-ins with zippers, pink garters, creamy white suits, pale green hats with feathers, lavender ties and bright shirts will redefine the well dressed man after long drab fashion.

Chicago Retail Clothiers Association Clothiers

Washington as Father C C L program topic

A Child Conservation League meeting discussed George Washington As Father from Parents' Magazine read by Mrs. Hal H. Rowland at the Schuster home. The event featured Colonial costumes, an opening patriotic song, and a tree planting committee named.

George Washington Hal H. Rowland Child Conservation League EB. Schuster Sunnyside Drive America the Beautiful T. A. Copeland F. W. Cone Ray Slaughter M. F. Darst

Family trip brings Wheatleys to Columbus circle

Mrs. Thomas Wheatley aged 85 travels from New Haven W V with four daughters to visit Columbus relatives. The party driven by car plans to return to Athens tonight then stay until Thursday on their way back to Columbus. Daughters include Mrs J L Bone Mrs H L Vader Mrs Dan DeLay and Mrs P C Zillers. They belong to Lucas Sullivant Chapter Daughters of 1812 Colum bus. Mrs Link was to join but was indisposed. Also reported visits by Everett Reeder and social club meeting at Albany Road tonight.

New Haven W. Va Thomas Wheatley Henry Link East State Street Link Athens Columbus Wheatley J. L. Bone H. L. Vader Dan DeLay P. Cc. Zillers Petersburg Lucas Sullivant Daughters of 1812

Guild Hears Report of Marion Convention

The Guild of the First Christian Church held its monthly meeting at Mrs. Dwight Robinson's home with a potluck supper. Mrs. Reed J. Downs summarized the Marion convention and Miss Gladys Jones will host the next gathering.

Guild of the First Christian Church Dwight Robinson M. A. Grubb S. D. Sanford Reed J. Downs Marion Gladys Jones

Progressive Club Paper Washington's Home Life

Mrs Elson Hedges hosted the Progressive Literary Club at 11 Sunny Side Drive with Mrs Fred Slaughter presiding. C D Duncan presented a program on The Family Life of George Washington. Guests included Hedges and McCune. A potluck dinner is planned March 8 at Mrs J R Harvey's home.

Elson Hedges Progressive Literary Club Sunnyside Drive Fred Slaughter C. D. Duncan George Washington E. Hedges M. F. McCune Mary J. R. Harvey

Life and Writings of Danish Authors At Delphian Society

The Delphian Literary Society met Tuesday night with Mrs. Clyde Featherston leading a program on Danish authors Hans Christian Andersen and Hanna Larsen. Mrs. W. B. Walker offered sketches, and a review of Louis Couperus Dutch novel Old People and the Things That Pass.

Delphian Literary Society Clyde Featherston North Lancaster Street W. B. Walker Hans Christian Anderson Hanna Larsen Louis Couperus

Election Board Awards Voting Supplies Contract

Athens County Board of Elections awarded a contract to Columbus Blank Book Company for $885 for both the May primary and November election. Separate bids were $439 for primary supplies and $473 for the election. Other bids came from Johnson-Watson Company of Dayton at $957.59 and F J Heer Company of Columbus at $1,099.8.

Election Board Athens County Board of Elections Columbus Blank Book Company Johnson-Watson Company Dayton F. J. Heer Company Columbus

Ohio Democrats Raise Early Contributions for Victory Fund

Four Ohio leaders pledged early gifts to the Victory Fund quota after the state committee meeting. Newton D. Baker gave 1000 dollars, W A Julian 2000, James M Cox 2000, and Harry Taylor 1000. Nationwide Democrats aim to raise 1500000 for the presidential drive.

Columbus U.P United States

Student Wella McCann Returns to Cincinnati Studies

Mr. Wella McCann a College of Medicine student at the University of Cincinnati resumes classes Tuesday after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Breinig at 17 Clark Street dating from Friday.

Wella McCann College of Medicine University of Cincinnati Charles Breinig Clark Street

Ada College President to Speak at Brotherhood Meeting

President Robert Williams of Ada College will address the union meeting of the Men's Brotherhoods of the Christian, Presbyterian and Methodist Churches. The talk is Thursday at 6 pm at First Methodist Church in Athena. Admission is by season ticket, but locals may attend by calling the church office.

Robert Williams Ada College Christian Methodist First Methodist Church Dr. Williams Ada Dr. Smith Williams Athena Athens

Mooney and Lamont to Speak at Anniversary Rally

In New York on February 24, Mrs Mooney mother of Thomas J Mooney and Corliss Lamont son of a Morgan partner will address a mass demonstration marking the fifteenth anniversary of Mooney's death sentence.

New York Mr. Mooney Thomas J. Mooney Corliss Lamont Morgan Mooney

Long Run Guy Kelley Visits Athens Family

Long Run Guy Kelley of Athens visited his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Kelley on Friday. Arthur and Ernest Rowland of Casseytown were Sunday guests of Mrs George Perry and family. Byron and William Gaston of Graham Chapel called on Dan Bobo Sunday afternoon. Sunday guests of J M Beatty and family were Mr and Mrs P Y Sams Betty Branch Beatty of Shade and Raymond Bails of Jasper Hill. Mr and Mrs G E Shelton made a business trip to Athens last week. Mr and Mrs Eugene Linton of Elliotville were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Jonas Gheer. Miss Pearlie Beatty spent Sunday with Miss Gertrude Lonas. Mr and Mrs Russell Carsey were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Doris Bartlett and family. John Bobo visited friends here recently.

Guy Kelley Athens Charles Kelley Arthur Ernest Rowland Casseytown George Perry Byron William Gaston Graham Chapel Dan Bobo J. M. Beatty P. Y. Sams Betty Branch Beatty Shade Raymond Bails Jasper Hill G. E. Shelton Russell Carsey Doris Bartlett John Bobo

Athens Battery Will Meet Zanesville Five

Athens Battery E of the 134th Field Artillery held a regular practice Tuesday night preparing for a Federal inspection on March 23. Under Captain Watkins and First Sergeant Maples the drill split into Cannoneer drivers communication instruction and scouts, with Second Lieutenant Violet supervising. Tonight Battery E faces Battery C Zanesville in a basketball game at the Armory, scheduled to begin at 7 o'clock.

134Th Field Artillery National Guard Watkins Maples Brown Hayes Carmicheal Violet Athens Zanesville

Republicans To Hod Meeting at Gallipolis

A meeting in Gallipolis to select two delegates and two alternates from the Tenth Congressional District for the Republican National Convention in Chicago. Gomar Jones called the gathering.

Hod Gallipolis Tenth Chicago Gomar Jones

Soil types best for perennials identified

Suitable soil for perennial plants ranges from sandy loam to clay loam, providing good drainage and nutrient retention for healthy root growth. These textures support diverse perennials by balancing aeration and moisture.

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