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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1932

Page

6

Needlecraft Women Honor Husbands at Eastwood Dinner

Needlecraft group in Eastwood hosted a January evening dinner and bridge in honor of husbands. Guests included club members and spouses. decorations featured red roses and patriotic motifs. Winners were Mrs. E C Bithee high and Mrs. B M Covert second. men’s top scores went to Mr. E L Miser and Mr. Henry Miser.

Eastwood Needlecraft Ciuc Gineer Tridge Atta George Washington Ze. c. Bithee B. M. Covert Henry Miser Amd Ti. Ate Barmell Ie E. i. Miser A. KR. Aresge J. H. McCiere Harry Mekhinsity Eugene E. Wooworth J. H. Bermeth M. Cevert EB. C. Biteeee Go. L. Hoietngicn

District W B A Holds Old Fashioned School Day

Seventeen members of the W B A dressed as school children held an old fashion district school day at Moose Hall. Mrs Prieta Wileck taught and George Washington was portrayed by Miss Haze Tribe. Patriotic decorations and a short program marked the event amid a day of activities and community notices.

Sterson Moose Hall Prieta Wileck George Washington Make Believe

Social Notes and Local Visit Highlights

Mrs Beckert hosts Physical Ed Honorary meeting at Gris University. Guests include Mr and Mrs George Whipple and son. Mrs Peoples returns from New York and Cleveland with daughter Emily. Agnes Joan Starkey born to Mr and Mrs Eldon Starkey. Mrs Carl Fuller, A J Van Dyke group visit Columbus. Goldsberry and Goildaberry families travel for theater show The Teen Pastures.

Columbus Hartman F. M. NeKay Ane J. Hallidey J. H. Berry F. W. Reed C. BE. Cooper Lorna B. L. Morton F. Peoples New York Cleveland Milo Fort Clapp Tittle Emily Battre Peoples Ward BR. Harris Larchmont Eldon Starkey Carpenter Caf Agnes Joan Starkey Ohio University Dow Gronea Mattie F. Carr Frank Goldsberry Blaine BR. Goildaberry Hartrean Theater

Maecenas Club Elects Officers and Hears Paper

Maecenas Literary Club elected officers for the year at a Tuesday meeting led by Mrs. C M Darst Second Street. Officers include Mrs Franking Kin s president and Mrs Cheries HMer Darst corresponding secretary with Fred Bracker treasurer and Mrs J W Budacom president. The program featured a reading on “Ohio In the War of 2812” by Mrs Jesse Henry and a preview of their own club song with words by Mrs N Darst. The meeting closed with a women’s club chorus.

Maecenas Literary Club C. M. Daret Charles Herman Sed Progres Ohio Jesse Henry Soughts Teiis N. Darst Civs

County Odd Fellows discuss lodge activities at meeting

Representatives from multiple lodges including Joe Stewart Coolville Jeteonie Chauncey and Mew Maerehicid Lodges gathered on East Woathyiem Street to discuss the order s activities and To arrange future county lodge meetings. Delegates from Jack sonville New Marshfield and Corinth attended with plans for a chicken supper fundraiser event on February 27 and invites extended to Odd Fellows and Rescue clubs and others interested.

Serets Loatece Bo Ceid Felows East Woathyiem Street Joe Stewart Coolville Jeteonie Chauncey Beipial Ip Koopersion Pat Wis Spied & Fires Ghliin Charles Mckee Geers Sareey Stewart Lyaige Ing. Coadylia Nes Ty Weife Laurence O. Richewon Ira Conjey Hazel Bhirtegg Charles Nell Jacksonvile Large Ao George Whhgen Shaffer Orwot Ey Alfred Carter Carona Ledge Baterday Benedsio

W Wooley Writings and Local Construction Notes

An item lists C M Radcliffe of Har Medville Route 2 owning a 130 year old grain mortar and pestle and a 100 year old spinning wheel. B Tubbs of Mechanicaburg owns two pewter pitchers from 1775 and an old clock with unknown age. The Southeast Experiment Farm at Carpenter reports cutting five acres of apple trees to find a variety that bears. Rutland plans a new concrete bridge with eight foot span four abutments and 20 foot roadway plus five foot sidewalks. Pomeroy Construction to pave tile and half of Rutland road with concrete. Town street widths: three fourths of town 36 feet, remainder 26 feet.

Byne A. Wooley C. M. Radcliffe Har- Medville B. Tubbs Mechanicaburg Carpenter Ia Rutland Pomeroy Construction Company Via

Mercury Climbs Temperature Across District

Readings show this district’s thermometer at 56 degrees at dawn, with no overnight fall below 26 degrees. Maximum Wednesday temperatures reached a figure around 75 feet for the Hocking River comparison, while river levels trace a slight drop from the previous day.

Mockstug Indigata General Tae C. N. France Hocking

Central School Grades Present Two Plays For Washington Birthday

Fifth and Sixth grades at Central School staged two plays in tribute to George Washington. The Sixth Grade performed The Birth of a Nation’s Fias with Betsy Roses’s Philadelphia workroom setting in June 1776 and featured George Washington among a cast including Betsy Foss and Marjorie Harvey. The Fifth Grade presented Young George Washington with roles for History Alice Maccombs Warren Coopers Joe Fred Lentz and Mary Washington among others during Tuesday afternoon program at the school.

George Washington Central School Mary Williams Betty Jones Betsy Roses Philadelphia Betsy Foss Marjorie Harvey Tick Kircher Mistrese Ross Hespere Crinthia Helen Downs Dorothy Delores Scott Faith Doris Hace Elizabeth Grace Aleshire Flachel Wanda Moore Dorcas Mary Finaterwald Desire Nadine Wigner Martha Anna Mae Tall Prudence Harriett Musgrave Abigail Delph Douglas Robert Morris Frederick Kittle Colonel Ross Jack Reed Joan Hancock Clifford Bean Paul Jones William Watters Benjamin Rush Bot Nice History Alice Maccombs Bob Warren Coopers Fred Lentz Mary Washington Virginia Segale Earl Watkins Captain Jack George Gilham Dick Sherman Freedom Donna Gaitten Betty Ann Schuler Maxine Rice

Withdraw American flyers from Shanghai conflict

An inquiry was opened by U S Consul General Edwin Cunningham to determine how many Americans were involved in the Sino Japanese fighting. The action follows the shooting of Robert M Shot, 26, an American, in a Chinese air battle with three Japanese planes. American aviators in Shanghai have been warned that U S law forbids participation in armed conflict where the U S is neutral.

America

Bankers Imprisoned Must Serve 10 Year Sentences in Ohio

Cincinnati Feb 2 The Dorger brothers former Cosmopolitan Bank officers will surrender at the Ohio Penitentiary Columbus Monday to begin 10 year sentences. Each must also pay a $5000 fine and will be escorted by a deputy driving his own car to Columbus.

Cinclynati Rank Clarence Dorger Cosmopolitan Bank Ohio Penitentiary Columbus Fred Sperber

Fields duo win state contract bridge title in Columbus

The Ohio Bridge Tournament concluded early at the Deshler-Wallick Hotel with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fields of Cincinnati taking the state championship in the contract division. Mrs. P. R. Heyer and H. O. H. Smith of Toledo won the auction championship.

Columbus Richard Fields Cincinnati P. R. Heyer Toledo

Noon Luncheon Planning For Children

The text discusses providing a nourishing noon meal for schoolchildren when meat is limited to once daily. It outlines composing a meatless yet substantial dish using spinach celery onion rice bacon cheese and Worcestershire sauce while noting digestion and preparation considerations.

Unusual vegetables lunch om dish with onions and sweet potatoes

A kitchen guide describes a lunch dish using onions and sweet potatoes in a dut sauce with butter sugar and cheese. It covers parboiling, oven finishing, and a coconut cornstarch based sauce poured over the potatoes served with a spinach and rice mixture and a separate breakfast lunch and dinner plan.

Bower Enters Race For County Board in Athens County

William 8. Bower of Baker Settlement filed a petition for Republican nomination for county commissioner. Former sheriff candidate in 1936 and contractor turned farmer, he has lived in Athens County since childhood. Dr. H. T. Phillips seeks Republican probate judge nomination after announcing about 10 days ago. Fifteen candidates have filed for county commissioner, with equal petition activity for the two probate judge spots before March 11.

William 8. Bower Baker Settlement Bower Athens County H. T. Phillips Athena

Glorifying Your Hair Before the War

Before the war a heavy head of hair signified beauty with women boasting of knee length locks and tight braids. The bob changed such vanity though some still flaunt long hair as if it defined beauty while fashion notes discuss styles.

Headline Advice on Hair for Spring Hats

A columnist advises that appearance hinges on smart hairstyling rather than hair length or color. Seek an excellent barber to thin or shape to create a strong head contour, ensuring hats suit you and convey sophistication.

Mello Glo Face Powder Promises Poreless, Lasting Wear

The advertisement promotes Mello Glo face powder from D. Zenner Co. It claims a new French process helps it spread smoothly and stay on longer, hides fine lines and pores, and prevents shiny skin. It purports to suit every complexion.

D. Zenner Co Ady

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