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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1932

Page

6

Mrs J D Martin Hosts Contract Luncheon Bridge Club

Mrs J D Martin entertained her contract luncheon bridge club today at Hotel Berry with several guests. The club meets twenty two weeks. Members include Mrs Carl H Beasley Mrs Russell W Finsterwald Miss Watson Craig Mrs Evan J Jones Jr Mrs Roger J Jones Mrs John H Preston Mrs A B Roe Mrs Robert B Wood Mrs A Bruce Wells Mrs Edward C Schloss and Mrs J D Martin.

J. D. Martin Hotel Berry Mra Louis I. Brown Carl H. Beasley Russell W. Finsterwald Mira T. Watson Craig Evan J. Jones, Jr Roger J. Jones John H. Preston A. B. Roe Robert 8. Wood A. Bruce Wells Edward C. Schloss

Waltonians to Meet on Lake Waterloo Township Plans

The Isaak Welton League of Athens will hold a meeting at City Hall tomorrow night chaired by Sam Warren. The 7:50 start includes a lunch after the business session, with committees reporting on progress of the lake project and plans to advance work in coming months.

Isaak Welton League of Athens City Hall Sam Warren Waterloo

Detroit River Rescue With Hidden Helpers

Pauwol man Joseph Rogers grabbed a cable to save 72 year old Richard Astore from the icy Detroit River. Two ragged figures arrived from the fog, dragged both men to safety, and vanished. Axford offered $70 traveler's checks as a reward but the rescuers declined, saying they would get pinched if they cashed them.

Detroit P- Pauwolman Joseph Rogers Richard Astore Greenville Miss Rogers Axford

December Weather Records and Mild Finish for 1931

December 1931 saw near record mildness with 66 degrees on December 11 and a new December high of 67 in Olio on December 29, 1889. The month’s mean reached 42.11 with 3.29 inches of rain, and no frosts occurred. Dense fogs on December 13 and 18, and thunderstorms on February 2 are noted in the Columbus weather station summary.

Columbus Olio

Poverty Seen Deep in Coal Fields Near Ohio

Dr. Robert Dexter, secretary of the American Unitarian Association’s social relations department, cites extreme poverty in West Virginia and Kentucky coal fields in an article. He notes nearly 20 years in social work and reports the situation as the worst he has witnessed.

Coat Fields Ohio Boston Mass Ropert Dekter Department of Social Relations American Unitarian Association Anyh Unitarian West Virginia Kentucky Europe Dexter Chu

Atlantic Airway Planned in America

Miami January 10. Plans to establish a transatlantic passenger airline are under consideration by the Government and Pan American Airways. J A Thomas of Pan American said the firm and the Post Office are collaborating on routes for passenger and mail service between an Atlantic port such as Atlantic City and Bermuda or the Azores, likely linking with Imperial Airways of Great Britain for a Europe Bermuda service.

Miami Fla Pan American Airways United Press J. A Thomas United States Post Attice Department Atantic City Atlantic Bermuda Azores Imperial Airways Great Britain

Posters Call for Strike in Eastern Ohio District

Officials of the National Miners Union said posters urged a strike in the eastern Ohio mining district in sympathy with Kentucky miners. Sheriff Howard Duff doubted the district miners shared the union stance.

Bridgeport National Miners’ Union Ohio Kentucky Howard Duff National Union

Queer Joneses Provide Small Town Hospitality to Mrs Somebody

The Joneses welcome Mrs Somebody and her four children, sharing meals and gifts during holidays. They treat her with kindness, despite quirks, and even the Governor and Judge are linked through friendly visits and social gatherings at the Joneses.

Joneses Raine Mrs. Somebody Kate Nora Polketaien Governor Jim Jones Jin Fire Mouse Sally ‘Jones

Dover Township Trustees Elect New Officials in Chauncey

Chauncey reports the Dover Township trustees held the year’s first meeting with Fletcher Boudinot continuing as president and Harvey Courtney as vice president. New trustees Charles Bradfield and Harvey Courtney were elected, with Guy Osborne becoming clerk. The next meeting is set for February. Local notices also cover injuries at Mine No. 5 and social club events.

Chauncey Dover Township F. B. Boudinot Harvey Courtney

Ladies Aid to Observe 71st Anniversary at Millfield

Chauncey January 4 At the all day meeting of the Ladies Aid Society at a Millfield Church of Christ next Thursday the 71st anniversary of the organization will be celebrated. A program is being arranged. A business meeting with reports and dues will be conducted by president Mrs C H Boudinot. The society has equipped the church with tables dishes and cupboard. A pot luck dinner will be served at noon. All members are urged to attend.

Millfield Society Chauncey Ladies Aid Society Millfield Church of Christ C. H. Boudinot

Chauncey City Council to Convene First Meeting

Chauncey officials schedule the first council meeting tonight at 1 o'clock in the Mayor's Office at the City Building. The five seated councilmen elected in November are Burg Johnston Elmer Allen Homer Shielda Sr Dantel Law and June Lee with Saul Border abstaining.

Chauncey Chauncey City Saul Border Burg Johnston Elmer Allen Homer Shielda Dantel Law June Lee

Hutchinson Funeral Conducted Saturday

The Rev. B Courtney of the Church of Christ led funeral services Saturday for Mrs. Hutchinson age 78 who died at her daughter’s home in The Plains. The Plains Church hosted the services and the burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery. She was survived by several children.

Courtney Gracnlawn Chauncey B. Courtney Church of Christ Hutchinson Colegove the Plains Plains Church Brnel Greenlawn

Mines in Chauncey area resume work Saturday

Chauncey Jan 4 Mine Novo at Chauncey operated again today after a Saturday shift. Thirteen mines reported work in the district including Nos 25 2 Lick Run Loo bing No 9 No 10 No 259 Oh o No 1 No 24 Poston No 6 L D Poston Black Diamond and Wa 30.

Chanuncey Chauncey Lick Run Loobing Oho Poston L. D. Poston Black Diamond

Chauncey Church Holds Christian Workers Conference

Chauncey Church of Christ to host a Tuesday night Christian Workers conference in the church Sunday school room. Officers and teachers of the Bible School will attend a supper conference at 7 o clock led by Mrs. Guy Brockins and Mrs. Charles Ogg. Chauncey and Dover Township schools resume after Christmas vacation.

Philathea The Christian Church Ramona Hughes East State Street Chaubum San Christian Workers Conference the Chauncey Church of Christ Workers Conference Bible School T O'Elocls Airs Guy Brockins Charles Ogg

Collegian Runs A Dog Laundry

Yale sophomore John Williams operates a dog washing service in New Haven Connecticut. He washes all dogs and repairs collars and tags as part of funding his college studies. He ensures correct dog ownership and prides himself on accurate returns.

Pam John Wiliams NEA Service Rew Haven Conn John Williams Yale University

Washington’s Will Prompts National University Debate

A 18th century bequest by George Washington to fund a national university in Washington, D C spurred a long saga. Congress seeks to recreate the dream with a $25,000 initial appropriation plus 5 percent annual compound interest since 1799 to finance a national university in the capital.

Washington George Washington Potomac Canal National University Massachusetts Avenue United States Naval Observatory University Circle John Adama Lafayette United States Treasury Columbian College George Washington University Kelly Pennsylvania Congress United Press Warington Bank

University lectures open to all qualified scholars

The proposal envisions lectures for all qualified to comprehend them with membership limited to master's degree holders. It would focus on research and advanced study toward a doctor's degree. Government labs and offices in Washington would access the school, which could be called upon for needed research.

Fie Washington Library of Congress Folger Shakespeare Memories Corcoran Art Gallery Naval Observatory

Birthday greetings spark schoolyard joke day in Athens

Three Athens youngsters return from holiday break to school and hear Happy Darthday. Bettie Leo Henderson, born April 4, 1925, is in the Second Grade at Rufus Putnam School. Garnet Murphy, the birthday girl, is in First Grade at Central School. Leo Barmett, possibly the big brother, is in the Sixth Grade at Hast Sida School.

Athens Happy Darthday Bettie Leo Henderson Dan Rufus Putnam Garnet Murphy Central School Leo Barmett Hast Sida

Manual Ready For Citizens by D A R for Immigrants

D A R distributes a free United States citizen manual in 17 languages including Armenian German Japanese and Spanish. The 72 page booklet covers naturalization steps U S history flag and status, finding work, labor laws education, civic duties, and opportunities in agriculture mining and manufacturing with maps and state capitals.

STIX United States Daughters of the American Revolution Department of Minne

Immigrant Education Booklets Distributed in Ohio

Miss Helen Crawford seeks applications to distribute a multilingual edition of the Constitution with explanations to assist immigrants. Over 14 000 manuals are funded by a per capita tax and used in schools banks clubs churches and settlement houses. orders may be directed to Miss Crawford in Glouster.

The United States Miss Crawford Ohio Helen Crawford

Filipino Seaman Slain During Honolulu City Hunt

A Filipino seaman aboard an American army transport was shot and tied by a native policeman amid Honolulu’s search for an escaped convict. The incident occurred today as authorities widened the manhunt in the city.

Honolulu T. H Iulpe

New Plymouth Woman and Child Injured in City Crash

Mrs J St Kennard 22 and her daughter Jene 5 of New Plymouth Ohio suffered minor injuries in a Sunday collision at West First Avenue and High Street. They were treated at White Cross Hospital.

Chauncey Laura Gift Athens Worley Huston Lancaster New Year's Day Pauline Keck Ellis Avenue George Keck Pauline Robert V. Keck Logan Frances Harvey Detroit Alexander Madek Ernest Stanley Boling Mills Millfield Ruth James Hazel la Hugh Barberton Mira Cyrug James Akron Kenmore Ohio Jessie Lester Kenneth Owens Columbus A. B. Lester Mill Street Miss. B Lester Goldie Bryson Doris Ruth Luhrig Bri Cheaterhall Sharpsburg Harold Ogg Beulah Hawk the Plains Holzer Hospital Gallipolia Mia Roy Hawk New Plymouth J. St. Kennard Jene West First Avenue High Street White Cross Hospital

One Dose German Remedy Adlenka Advised for Digestion

A vintage ad claims one dose of Adlenka relieves indigestion and gas by cleansing both upper and lower bowels. It cites Henry Dodd's experience and promotes Adlerika as a German doctors remedy. Gipson's Pharmacy and local drugstores carry the product.

Henry Dodd Gipson’s Pharmacy Coomie Taylors’ Drug Store Nelsonville Hickiman’s Pharmacy

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