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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1939
Page
7
Nutrition experts urge mothers to give children under two at least 2 teaspoons of cod liver oil daily or an equivalent amount from other sources. Vitamin D is added to foods by irradiation or fortification, with milk labeled by unit content. labels should be checked, but Vitamin D alone is not sufficient for winter health.
Sour apples are prepared with ten cups sugar thin lemon rind and two-inch ginger pieces. Wipe pare core and chop ten cups of apples then mix with sugar zest and ginger. Bring to boil and simmer two-and-a-half to three hours until transparent. Seal in jars or crack.
A healthy growth plan for children relies on calcium and phosphorus from foods, with milk as a key source. A balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, eggs, cereals, and meats supports buoyant health, while vitamin D helps absorption so bones form stronger structures.
A two day grand jury session opens Monday in Pomeroy for the January term with 12 or more cases set for jurors and more than 60 witnesses summoned. Cases range from cutting with intent to kill to non-support. In Athens County Ohio probate notices suspend hearings until February 6 1939 with multiple estate accounts and guardianships listed and exceptions due by February 1 1939.
Two Glouster churches reveal Sunday program details. M. M. LeFavor directs a song service at the M E Sunday School, Gene Galloway leads the Bible School music at the Church of Christ, Rev. F G Boroff preaches A Good Man in the morning and The Prophet Hosea's Revelation of Goa in the evening. Rev. D P Morris of the Church of Christ presents The Dignity of Christ in the morning and The Standing Orders of the Church in the evening. Barbara Richardson leads the Epworth League at 6 pm. Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor meetings set for 6 o'clock were not announced.
Miss Elizabeth Beshara entertained two tables of the Tuesday Contract Bridge Club at her Summit Street home. Guests and prize winners included Mrs. William Johnston Jr. and Mrs. Virgil Eddy who won the traveling prize, Mrs. Mary Jo Wolfe first prize, Miss Maxine Burns second, and Miss Cecelia Chute guest prize. Additional social notes mention weddings and visits in Glouster and nearby towns.
Glouster merchants unite to cover 15 dollar monthly rent for the sewing room avoiding relocation to Jacksonville. Donors include Sayre Store Atlas Store Drury Drug Store Kroger Store and others. Also note Marcellite Rebekah Lodge meets Saturday and a Chinese temple displays lacquered mummies of three holy men.
Glouster rich loaf captured three straight games and moved into a tie for second place against Brown-Wolff Market on Thursday. B Johnston topped 223 for the best single effort while Virgil Eddy rolled 574 in high triple as team totals reached 2612 for Rich Loaf and 2357 for Brown-Wolff.
Obituary notes the death of 74 year old Thomas W. Smith colored at his Glouster residence. Survived by two children, three sisters, a brother and a half-brother. Funeral Saturday at 2 PM at First Baptist Church with Rev. Cradle officiating, burial in Hollister Cemetery.
After 35 years at High St, Joe Beshara passes the confectionery to his nephew Charlie Beshara. Joe and his brother Mike opened the shop in 1903, later splitting ownership until 1922. Mike built the Glouster Ice Plant and runs it on South High St. Joe also owned the Palace Theater in his building.
Robert Lee Wemmer two year old son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Wemmer East Millfield died Thursday after a lingering illness. He survived by his parents three sisters and one brother. Funeral services Sunday at 2 p m in the Concord Church with Rev D P Morris officiating. Burial in Concord Cemetery.
Hollister hosts basketball games against J-T on Friday January 6 with Hollister girls undefeated and J-T only loss to Albany. Chauncey teams visit Hollister Tuesday January 10 for boys and girls contests. Church notice in Glouster invites Rev. Foster to speak January 8 at 7 p.m.
Lovercia M. Huffman filed for divorce from Brady F. Huffman in Common Pleas Court. The couple married September 15 1936 at Pt Pleasant West Virginia and are parents of one child. Alleged neglect is cited.
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