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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1934

Page

6

Committees Appointed to Plan Eliza Davidson Memorial Tablet

Organizations met at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Monday to organize committees for a memorial tablet to Eliza Davidson, longtime maid in General Custer's home. Committees include Publicity, Subscription, Dedication. honorary chair L B McCune. secretary Mrs Featherston. treasurer J R Harvey. A penny county-wide collection and biographical sketches are planned.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church Eliza Davidson Mra George A. Custer Will C. Merritt C. MH. Marries J. A. Palmer C. H. Bartlett E. J. Jones A. B. Saunders Susan Payton Fred Hoodlet C. H. Copeland O. Chappel F. J. Taylor M. M. Bryson Dora Barth C. E. Washburn Joseph King L. F. Miller Effie Brown Master O. D. Dailey Arthur Boyles Charles Woodworth Cornie Hawks Myrtie Mitchell John Finsterwald B. C. Berry Frank Murphey L. Atkinson L. B. McCune Clyde Featherston J. R. Harvey Elisa Davidson General Custer Athens County

Mary Virginia Hewitt Weds Howard Schierech in Chicago

Miss Mary Virginia Hewitt daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy H M Hewitt of Columbus married Howard J Schierech at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago on December 21. Both graduates of Ohio State University they plan to live in Manila Philippines where Schierech will be assistant to the general manager of Socony Vacuum Company with a home at the Bay View Hotel Manila.

Mary Virginia Hewitt Howard Schierech Chicago Guy HM. Hewitt Ridge Avenue Columbus Mary Virginia Ohio University Howard J. Schierech Fourth Presbyterian Church Hewitt Athens Ohio State Pi Beta Phi Phi Beta Kappa The Green White Women’s League Schierech South Terrace Avenue Ohio State University Sigma Alpha Ebowion New York City Mania Philippines Islands Socony Vacuum Company Philippines Bay View Hotel Manila

Who's Going And Coming

Mrs. W. C. Harris returns Thursday from Ypelanti Michigan after the death of her father James H. McDonald. Misa Bianche Tullis of Canon City Colorado recovers from pneumonia at her sister Mrs. J. T. Merwin's home in Columbus Ohio.

W. C. Harris North Hill Ypeilanti Mich James H. McDonald Misa Bianche Tullis Canon City Colorado J. T. Merwin

Clear Cold Weather Follows Rainfall

Athens district wakes to 38 degree morning after nine hundredths of inch rainfall. Low also 38 degrees with yesterday's high at 57 degrees.

Athens

Grange Plans Party for Grangers and Candidates

Grange members announce a Saturday night party at the Athens Grange Hall welcoming Grangers and new candidates. Attendees are asked to bring sandwiches and pie.

Athens Grange Hall

Spring Silhouette Styles for Day and Evening Wear

Fashion sketch notes describe wind blown Spring silhouettes with daytime coats skirts and jabots. It highlights pale blue organza gown with pink grosgrain bows and a yellow taffeta dress with a high collar and dramatic back flare. No clear event or date. attributed to Gladys Parker.

Gladys Parker

Paris Shapes 1934 Dresses Pinch Waistlines with roomy skirts

Paris debut of 1934 summer fashions shows Mae West influence with pinched waists and ample space elsewhere. Gowns range from mid calf to floor length with trains in evening wear. Novel silk and straw dress, bright colors, and aerobatic motor costumes highlight a light mood.

Paris Mae West

Ten Best Dressed Women in U S Named by Orry Kelly

Hollywood designer Orry-Kelly nominates ten women as the best dressed in the United States. The list includes Kay Francis Bettie Davis Donna Duke Whitney Bourne Irene Castle McLaughlin Charlotte Dorrance Betty Edwards Marigayle Hopkins and Mrs John Garrett Eddy. He says elegance over excess defines true smartness and highlights Kay Francis as leading Hollywood style.

Orry-Kelly Hollywood Kay Francis Bettie Davis Donna Duke Whitney Bourne Harrison Williames New York City Irene Castle McLaughlin Chicago Charlotte Dorrance Philadelphia Betty Edwards Dallas Tex Marigayle Hopkins New Orleans John Garrett Eddy Seattle Kay Frances Mise Davis

Clover Farm Owners Hear Advertising and Merchandising Talks

Clover Farm members gathered after a national canners' convention as Lipton urged strong merchandising and a one percent sales allocation for advertising. He praised the chain as a pleasant place to shop and predicted growth in membership across 28 states. Board members elected include Gamwell Brothers, H O McDaniel, George Verfers, and others from Ohio communities.

Lipton Chicago Clover Farm Davis Gamwell Brothers Glouster H. O. McDaniel Millfield George Verfers Corning Firm Lambert Orrville Harold Seifert Bremen John Bauer Athens George Howell McArthur Melvin Dunfee Stewart B. J. Rieckter Beverly H. E .Williams Marietta Eldon Gaul Chester

Mrs Hla Daft Dies at 26 in East Riverside

Mrs. Hla Daft, 26, died Monday at her home in East Riverside near Hastings Addition after a long illness. Survived by husband, four children Betty Jack Robert and Vern Lee, father J W Knox, and brothers Woodrow and Chester. Funeral Wednesday at 2 at Hocking Street Church of God with Rev Calvin B Hanes. Burial in Clarks Chapel.

East Riverside Hastings Addition Betty Jack Robert Vern Lee J. W. Knox Woodrow Chester Hocking Street Church

Community Night Social At Christian Church

Plan listing for New Marshfield announces a church night social at the Christian Church on Thursday Jan 25. Families are asked to bring sandwiches to supplement refreshments. Out of town guests Rev. and Mrs M B Rogers of Gloucester will participate in the program.

New Marshfield the Christian Church Rogers Glouster

Howell Couple Welcome Bedford Baby Daughter

A telegram announced the birth of a daughter to Dr. and Mrs. W. H. McKnight of Bedford Indiana on Monday evening at the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Mrs Howell has stayed with her daughter in Bedford for two months and will remain two to three weeks longer before returning to Pomeroy.

Pomeroy A. V. Howell W. H. McKnight Bedford Ind Methodist Hospital Indianapolis

Pick Committee To Sell Tickets For Ball Jan. 30

The tickets sales committee for the President's Ball to be held Tuesday Jan. 3 met Monday to select representatives from various Athens organizations. The entertainment committee for bridge tables at the Bar includes Mrs Maude Fenzel and Mrs William Gross. Mayor Len B. McCune called a meeting of all committee members at City Hall at 7:00 p.m. tonight.

Athens Ellis Roy Pierce Knights of Columbus Francis Lavelle Odd Fellows Dr. Allen Knights of Pythias Frank Cross Vic Pierce Eagles Dick McKinstry Masons Jonesy Sams J. L. C. Kelly Legion Gus White Womens Federation Boyles Olive Gard Kiwanis Sam Erskine Earl Buckley Rotary Fred McCoy Jack Bobo Chamber of Commerce C. M. Gill Tom Johnson O. U Cc. E. Cooper C. M. Mackinnon F. H. Krecker State Hospital Fishinger Bill Walgh A. L. Wood Maude Fenzel William Gross Len B. McCune

Clothes drive fills seven sewing centers for relief

The relief headquarters report a hearty response to the clothing request with enough materials to support seven sewing centers for weeks. Trucks and volunteers including Boy and Girl Scouts delivered trunks suit cases and bundles to The Plains Chauncey Nelsonville Jacksonville Glouster New Marshfield and Athens for sorting and distribution. If donations were missed call Waterworks 736 for a pickup Wednesday between 3 and 5 p m.

Plains Chauncey Nelsonville Jacksonville Glouster New Marshfield Athens

Policy Holders Meet At Athens Grange Hall

Twenty eight members attended the Athens County Grangers Mutual Insurance Company meeting at the Grange Hall Fairgrounds. W G Vandervark of Ohio Grange Insurance presented re insurance plans under board review. Floyd Fought was elected president for one year with E S Haller as secretary treasurer. A cafeteria lunch was provided by Athens Grange ladies.

Athens County Grangers’ Mutual Insurance Company Fairgrounds W. G. Vandervark Ohio Grange Insurance Company Ohio Grange Floyd Fought Albany E. S Haller Athens The Athens Grange

Homemaker's Questions on Beauty and Health Habits

Healthful living keeps beauty. Control nerves for slower aging and seek medical help for disorders. Ensure eight hours sleep, regular exercise, and daily walks to maintain smooth skin, shiny hair, bright eyes, and a supple body.

Glorifying Yourself Glorifying Yourself

Alicia Hart advises methods to keep arms and elbows smooth for evening dresses. Use soap to scrub elbows, dry with a rough towel, apply lemon juice, pumice occasionally, and moisturize with heavy cream and hand lotion after bathing.

P T A Meeting and Benefit in City Notes

The Central P T A will meet Thursday at 2 45 p m with Miss Viola Fell county health nurse as guest speaker The Women s Benefit Association will meet tonight at 7 o clock at the K P Hall

Viola Fell Women's Benefit Association K. of P. Halli

Northwestern enters record table tennis tournament

More than 300 undergraduate men and women of Northwestern University entered the all university table tennis tournament.

Northwestern University

Warm Springs Health Q For Those Crippled by Paralysis

Health Commissioner urges explanation of a nationwide effort linked to President Roosevelt’s birthday ball in Warm Springs Georgia. The drive seeks to document cases of infantile paralysis, promote research and serum cures, and support the Warm Springs Foundation for immunization and treatment.

Reay Warm Springs Paii Athens County McCune Athens Health Department F. D. Roosevelt United States Warm Springs Georgia Warm Springs Foundation Harding Unita Blue Manor

Clothing drive seeks old garments for CWS in Glouster

In Glouster on January 2, residents with old clothing are urged to contact Mrs. John Clark Sr. Donations will be rehabbed in the CWS sewing room at the American Legion Hall. A Boy Scout or Girl Scout will collect clothing from homes after the call is made.

D. H. Moore Mary Kahler Sidney Smith Oregon Trail Miss Atwood Anna White Glouster John Clark CWS American Legion Hall

Thea Chapter to Attend Eastern Star School of Instruction

At tonight’s regular meeting Thea Chapter O B 8 plans for attending the Eastern Star School of Instruction in Nelsonville on Wednesday at 1 30 p m A dinner will be served at the Nelsonville Church of Christ In the evening regular inspection of the Nelsonville Chapter will occur at 7 o'clock.

Glouseter Thea Chapter O. B Order of Eastern Star School of Instruction Nelsonville

Double Birthday Party in Redtown Honoring Hawks and Miller

An enjoyable gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hawks celebrated the birthdays of Mr. Hawks and Mrs. Reinhold Miller with supper music by Guy Vernon. Attendees included the Jansen family, Reinhold Miller Jr. and other local couples and their children from Jacksonville Chillicothe Dayton and surrounding areas.

Redtown Henry Hawks Hawks Reinhold Miller Guy Vernon Fred Jansen Bernard Smith Winfred Wemmer Reinhold Miller, Jr Jacksonville John Reinhart Chillicothe Joe Chapman George Chapman Joe Swyda Michael Zaleyski 8. W. Beal Dayton

Campaign Continues At Salvation Army Citadel

Capt Joseph Heard reports the Best for the Highest campaign moves forward at the Salvation Army Citadel. The mid winter indoor meeting drew strong attendance with Commandant Charles J Beardell of New York City leading services before departing for Chillicothe for a two week engagement.

Salvation Army Joseph Heard Charles J. Beardell New York City Chillicothe

Three Roads Sought for Improvements by Township Trust

Trimble Township trustees submitted road improvement projects to CWA authorities. If approved, funds would cover work from Greens House to Bethel, a Maxwell Mine access road, and a road to Sell Cemetery near Jack.

Founder Is Honag 644 Fellows And Rebnail Columbus Speaker

Founder event honors 644 fellows and Rebnail Columbus Speaker at the Lodge hall on Saturday night. The gathering was sponsored by local Odd Rebekahs with attendance from Ville residents. M. M. Bryson acted as master of ceremonies. A citation was presented during the program.

Odd Rebekahs Frm Ville M. M. Bryson

Past Chiefs Name Weaver President GLOUSETER

Past Chiefs and Pythian Sisters gathered at Rose Temple for the year’s officers. Mrs. G Weers presided as president with Mrs. Bt as vice president, Mrs. Inez as secretary, Mrs. Biendhe as chaplain, and Mrs. Lizzie Eis and Irene Wiliam as readers.

Class Names Ortig Loyal Women Elect Officers

Women elected officers at the January meeting include Jennie Wallace Meg Grace Myers Vaughn Lillie Kinney McDonald Rosa Swe dent Jane Cunsingh Felda Stansberry Williams and others. A flower committee was formed and 52 members attended the meeting with 409 calls made.

Glouster Christ Jennie Wallace Meg Grace Myers Vaughn Lillie Kinney McDonald Pie”Ter Flower Rosa Swedent Jane Cunsingh Felda Stansberry Williams

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Men’s Union University Elmer Burritt Bryan E. W. Chubb Thomas C. McCrack Dean Irman. Voigt Velma Phillips Helen Reynolds John R. Johnston E. H. Galyard George Starr Lasher Anne C. Keating Bertha Schaber Louise Field Marvel Mee Florence Justin Edna Way Mary Connett Mary Virginia Nesom Ann Brown E. H. Gaylord Margaret Lax Irvin D. Quick Helen Wills Marie Kleinschmidt Ebba L. Wahlstrom Mary T. Noss Lillian Barbour Helen Fretts Daughters of the American Revolution Nabby Lee Ames Jane Atwood Elmwood Place George Pilcher Akron National Society Mansfield D. Dailey T. W. Craig E. B. Acomb W. L. Gard H. L. Atkinson R. L. Morton Emma McVay Mra. O. D. Dailey Washington, D A. EB. Potter Alexander Edward Rickey Frank Bobo Wade Edward Jeffers Ollie Thurness Josephine Imes Logan J. Bishop Central Avenue Lee Elliott Carroll Burton Mary Joyce Frank Canaonville Joyce Julia Gabagan George Tonsmeyer E. Cullume Ohio Dairy Products Association Deshler-Wallick Hotel Thomas J. Cavanaugh Andrew Cavanaugh Canaanville Grange Plans Vicks Vises Rux Cadys Parmer Mary Emont U. S Ment United Press America Hla Daft Kia Daft Howells Alicia Hart J. M. Higgins M.D John Clark, Sr Will O. BE. 8 Mrs. Reinhold Mil Ler Honag Rebnail Columbus Chiefs Pythian Sisters Ortig Lace Lydia E. Piskbst Druss Lydia E. Pinbham Lea Wee Tim Lydia E. Pinkham
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