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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1933

Page

6

Music Study Club Presents First Program at Miss McGowan’s Home

Members of the Music Study Club assembled at Miss Nellie McGowan’s home Monday night for their first meeting. The program included Liszt piano solo La Regata Venetiana, Schubert Ave Maria, Beethoven Minuet, Edward Wise vocal On the Road to Mandalay, Grieg Papillon Prelude in C Minor, Rachmaninoff, and violin pieces. The club plans to meet on the second Monday each month.

Music Study Club Nellie McGowan von Liszt Mandalay Edward Wise Papilon Rachmaninoff Robert Bingman Onan Emma Strabl

Fragmentary health note on stomach distress and nerve strength

A garbled text discusses stomach distress and acid symptoms, linking them to nerve strength and blood health. It references a person at 44 Western Ave and mentions Dr. ears at Medical Discovery I. The fragment hints at health advice but remains unclear and incomplete.

Sire Connell Western Ave Delors Dr. Ears

Mrs W L Brown Honored At Shower In New York

Mrs. W Lewis Brown wed in Philadelphia last week while Dr. W Lewis Brown works as an interne at Episcopal Hospital. A West Carpenter Street shower in New York honored the bride with 24 guests. The couple plans to live in Ohio after visiting relatives in St Clairsville. Earlier events and Pocahontas Lodge officers are noted. Daughters of 1812 meet postponed due to illness.

W. Lewis Brown Dorothy Dailey Philadelphia W. BE. Meier New York City Panama Canal H. J. Brown St. Clairaville Doctor Brown Episcopal Hospital St. Clairsville W. E. Moler Ohio Frank Finsterwald Daughters of 1812 J. R. Harvey West State Street

Thursday Night Club Dinner Bridge at Puss-in-Boots

The Thursday Night Bridge Club held a dinner-bridge at the Puss-in-Boots on Wednesday with twelve members attending. Dinner began at six, tables featured sweet peas and ferns, pink candlelight lit the room, and prizes were awarded for the bridge scores: first to Mrs. Virgil Davis, second to Mrs. Clyde Featherston, third to Mrs. Clarence Bardin. Mrs. Fred Fenzel organized arrangements.

Virgil Davis Clyde Featherston Clarence Bardin Fred Fenze

Needle Club Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Emmett Rowles

Mrs Emmett Rowles hosted the Needle Club luncheon at 97 Franklin Avenue for 18 members and one guest, Mrs R B Westbrook. The retiring president Mrs Etta Laverty received a gift, and new officers were elected: P G Hibbard president, J Gross vice president, A E P Swartz secretary, J F R Harvey treasurer. The February meeting will be at Mrs Howard Lockard’s Elmwood Place.

Emmett Rowles Franklin Avenue R. B. Westbrook Etta Laverty P. G. Hibbard John Gross Anna EP. Swartz J. FR. Harvey Howard Lockard Elmwood Place

Dinner-Bridge Club Hosts Monthly Meeting and Awards

A six couples dinner-bridge club gathered at the Puss-in-Boots on Wednesday for their January session. Centerpieces by Mrs. J B Roberts featured yellow green themes with fruit baskets and nuts. William F Smiley won the men’s high score, Mrs Vincent Jukes the women’s. The article notes Pythian Sisters install Friday at 7 PM in K P Hall. Dorothy Eslocker, Bliss College student, returns from holiday visit and is named an Al A student.

J. B. Roberts James EB. Householder Vincent Jukes Rolland Jones Lute Evans Wiliam F. Smiley Jack Dalton Delmarvians Franklin Avenue William F. Smiley Dorothy Eslocker Columbus Faye Eslocker Route 4 Eslocker Bliss College

Athens Senior High opens debate season with Ironton clash

Athens Senior High School debaters faced Ironton at 1 15 pm with the affirmative team. the negative team traveled to Logan for a 7 30 pm contest. The topic: state and local revenues from sources other than tangible property. A tea for both teams followed at the building hosted by Miss Mary Connett. Future debates include Gallipolis Jan 16 Marietta Jan 16 Portsmouth Feb 9 and Nelsonville Feb 9.

Athens Ironton Logan Mary Connett Gallipolis Marietta Portsmouth Nelsonville

Pep Club Organized For J. H. S. Contests

A Pep Club formed at the Junior High School to back cheerleaders Myrna Riggle and Goldie Morris during the basketball series. A special seating section will be set aside for games, with weekly meetings and visits to home rooms to teach yells and songs. Members include Helen Haskins Florence Smith Jean Pick ens Lenora Wood Frieda Gloeckner Jane Swain Eileen Decker Betty Higgins Louise Tucker Virginia Porter Ruth Lewis Ruth Grace Kathleen Shannon Hazel Kelley Margaret Burt Jo Barstow Beverly Jones Patty Mackinnon Janet Mackinnon Martha McVay Pauline Reynolds Hazel Frank George Michaela Bobby Chute and Chester McKibben.

Myrna Riggle Goldie Morris Helen Haskins Florence Smith Jean Pickens Lenora Wood Frieda Gloeckner Jane Swain Eileen Decker Betty Higgins

Transport Company Case Is Dismissed

The Ohio Supreme Court dismissed the Eastern Ohio Transport Company versus Bridgeport case for lacking a debatable constitutional question. A lower Belmont County verdict in favor of the village upheld its ordinance restricting bus stops within the village.

Columbus Ohio Supreme Court Eastern Ohio Transport Company Bridgeport Belmont County

Elopes, Found Dead in Chicago Hotel Room

Mrs. Margaret Timmons Hanlon Porett died three days after a secret wedding to Harry Porett of Waukegan. She registered under an assumed name and her family is prominent in Valparaiso, Indiana. Police investigate the death.

Margaret Timmons Hanlon Porett Chicago Harry Porett Waukegan Valparaiso Ind

Transport Firm Seeks End of Passenger Limits

The company argues stopping passenger limits would curb operations and force abandonment of the Wheeling West Virginia line, affecting service and routes.

Transport Company Wheeling W. Va

Senate committee named to probe Ohio building and loan ties

A seven member senatorial committee was appointed to investigate Ohio building and loan associations. The panel, chosen under a Ren Paul Yoder resolution, was approved 26 to 64 after opposition by a mixed Senate faction. The committee vows to learn facts and propose remedies.

Columbus Ren. Paul Yoder Dayton Ohio Senate

Bronchuline Emulsion Promises Fast Cough Relief

An old advertisement touts Bronchuline Emulsion as a quick cure for coughs with one dose or two doses stopping it. It claims no stomach upset or drug habit risk and offers money back if ineffective. Quick's Cut Rate Store and other druggists guarantee the product.

Quick Adv

Violent storm sweeps Pacific Coast causing two deaths

A severe storm battered Southern California from Los Angeles to the border, causing substantial damage estimated at $1,000,000. Lieut. Commander Carl Hupp of Coronado was swept overboard and presumed dead in Los Angeles Harbor while boarding a gig. Theodore Krog, 71, is believed to have perished at Cabrillo Beach.

Los Angeles U.P California Carl Hupp Coronado Calif Hupp U. S Raleigh Theodore Krog Cabrillo Beach

Friendly Chats By Marian Walters

The author reflects on aging and marriage as she quips about a wedding anniversary hoax. She notes the public curiosity about long marriages and the mixed reactions of strangers when private milestones are announced in public.

Ripley

Navy men rescued after houseboat wreckage washes ashore

Eleven navy enlisted men were rescued near Los Angeles Harbor after departing to retrieve small harbor craft knocked loose by the storm. They had been missing for hours before rescuers found them and brought them to safety.

Los Angeles Harbor

State Official Quits and Public Reaction Highlight Front Page

The day’s paper notes a state official resignation and the public’s mixed response. Commentary reflects on daily life disruptions, from utilities to routines, amid broad headlines.

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Miss McGowan Schubert Eccee Grieg Mrs. Blackwood Charlies Blackwood Sheltering Arms Hospital Clyde Hines May Avenue Florida Robert Cabeen Floyd R. D Mary Sams Miami Fla W. L. Brown Pocahontas Lodge Ann Shankis Pocahontas Roxy Buckley Wenonah Burdette Hunt Powhatan Wanda Vernon Helen Dorr Eva Smith Hager Perry Sophronia Donaldson Nora Lavely Fanny Huggins Ruth Liggett Alma Maxwell Nell Everts Ora Hall Forest Edith Shaver the Tepee Pearl Robinson Mabel Dillinger Nellie Cameron Ethel Cone Mosel Perry With Me Crisco Ike Crisco the Messenger Ruth Campbell Elizabeth Dubois Worcester Mass Needle Club Bridge Club Pythian Sisters Athenian Temple K. of P. Hall Gladyys Parker Francyl and Grace Cochrans Charm Shoppe South Court St Pacific Coast Marian Walters Qsilvus Silvus VICKS Barance Ool Wayne Stevens Odd Peter Pan Boulesa McHenry Sisle the Quality Store
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