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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1931

Page

7

What's in fashion cool summer bedspreads

In a bright sunlit bedroom light colored, lightweight washable bedspreads are in fashion for summer. Candlewick spreads suit Colonial furniture, glazed chintz and sateen patterns stay fresh thanks to glaze, and sheer materials like dotted Swiss or voile offer feminine options. Home made applique spreads with soft pastels and monograms also appear. Amos Parrish notes upcoming feature on contrasting color jackets.

York Amos Parrish

Haydenville Community Notices and Club Activities

Local events include a Japanese Tea by the M. EB. Standard Bearers at the parsonage 7 to 9 P M with a silver offering. Families visit relatives in Bermingham Mich Columbus and Logan. Various clubs meet at Community Hall and homes, including Young People's Association Owl Club Rainbow 4 H W F M S and Bible Students.

M. EB Matheny Margie Jane Paul Bermingham Mich Mason Thompson T. E. McFadden Fred Columbus Jerry Hammon James Allen Logan Frank Allen Young People’s Association Community Hall King’s Daughters Jane Nutter Owl Club Roy Gastin Vern Robinett Millfield Robinett Gerald Vollmer Herbert Campbell Wolf Basia George Fick Clifford Fick Jacob Ginther Floyd Rheinshield

Memorial services held at Jerseyville M E Church

Rev Earl Cowen conducted Shade Memorial services at Jerseyville M E Church last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Pearl Smith were guests of Mr and Mrs Elza Sapp on Monday. Mrs Walt Williams visited Mrs Floyd Williams on Sunday.

Earl Cowen Jerseyville M. E Pearl Smith Elza Sapp Walt Williams Floyd Williams

Local Social News Highlights From Weekend Visits and Cookery Demonstrations

Mr and Mrs Fred Smith and son Junior visited Mr and Mrs 8 J Smith and family. Pearl Smith attended Memorial services at Downington. Mrs Ray Bobo and Mrs Earl Cowen demonstrated vegetable cooking at the High School Kitchen with samples for attendees. The final potato and salad cooking lesson includes a pot luck supper. Various neighbors and relatives were guests of S J Smith Will Hope Floyd Williams and others with refreshments served.

Fred Smith J. Smith Pearl Smith Downington Ray Bobo Earl Cowen High School Cowen Bobo Joe King S. J. Smith Eva Quivey Pomeroy Marie Dixon Athens Will Hope Ross Ackley Floyd Williams

Memorial notices from Graham Chapel and nearby areas

Multiple residents and visitors from Graham Chapel and surrounding towns attended services at Clarks Chapel on Sunday. The report lists numerous individuals and families visiting relatives across Athens, Canaanville, Guysville, and Athena, noting weekend stays and returns. Further names include Hawk, Bobo, Frost, Dailey, Sprague, Williams, Love, Patterson, and Konkoskia among others.

Clarks Chapel Robert McClain Athena Ruth B. Bobo Athens Herold Hawk Dorothy Wilbur Columbia Herbert Hawk George Halbirt South Canaan QO. L. Fulton Boyd Sloane Woodrow Bobo Earl Dailey Lewis Dailey Lloyd Frost Sam Frost Fred Burch Canaonville Herb Hawk Elton Frost Alfred Guysville Dana McClanahan Joseph Sprague Mabel Hawk Walter Bobo Ralph Frost Gilbert Crawford Anna Koker Dewitt Sloane Elmer Poston W. H. Hawk John Q. Bebo Ruth, Woodrow John Pershing Goldie Konkoskia

Memorial Day services in Sharpsburg at Mt Hermon honor memory

Saturday afternoon events under Mrs Gladys Bennington featured songs recitations and Lilian Bardin memorial reading. Rev Clyde Walters former U B Church pastor gave the principal address as a large crowd gathered with visitors from nearby towns and relatives.

Mt. Hermon Gladys Bennington Wettie Keney Lincoln Lilian Bardin Vera Strode Clyde Walters Chillicothe U. B. Church Walters Anna Lea Heaton Lois Rardin Ellishboro W. Va Frank Lillian Rardin Misa Metta Glazier Carlos Wévell Mt. Sterling Asa Dille James Edgerton Columbus William Bardin Rosa Merimeier Fll Everett Calaway Elda Lawrence Meigs County Myron Keney Lucille Aldridge Earl White Coolville Roy Beaver Parietta B. E. Armatrong Delbertt White Plantsville

Memorial notes and family visits in Athens and West Virginia

The column lists gatherings and visits including Mr. and Mrs. Joe King in Athens with Mae Goldsberry of West Virginia, Memorial services by Frank Lowther for Mrs. Lowther’s family, and multiple calls on relatives across Mount Zion and nearby towns. It also corrects an earlier Garden Road note and notes Civil War veteran Henry Dixon’s attendance at the Mt. Zion Cemetery service.

Joe King Athens Mae Goldsberry West Virginia Sarah Goldsberry Frank Lowther Herbert Earl Haney Pearl Chapple Jesse Hull Sylvia Gladys Garden Road David Gillian Sumner R. E. Goldsberry Henry Dixon Downington Mt. Zion Cemetery J. P. Mohler Dixon Alvilda Beam Eva Mohler Fred Smith Holiday Roy Goldsberry

Manly Captain Faces Fashioned Image at Party

A football team captain, described as nice and capable but not handsome, attends a party where a pretty girl questions if he is fond of sports. He defends himself, yet the crowd laughs at the idea of judging men by looks, while teammates plan to snub the girl at future gatherings.

Adonis Winifred Black Voloe Lillian Reseia Hetleesnens Aes

Social News From Syracuse and Nearby Towns

Syracuse and surrounding areas welcomed numerous guests over the weekend and Memorial Day. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. J. Sennett of Wolfpen, Mrs. Will Reuter and family of Bradbury, and Misses Margaret and Maretta Jacobs of Columbus. Memorial Day gatherings brought Hershel Guy and others from Columbus, and several local families hosted relatives and friends. Miss Lenore Campbell returned home from teaching duties in North Jackson to enjoy summer vacation.

J. Sennett Wolfpen Will Reuter Bradbury Margaret and Maretta Jacobs Columbus Ira Fleming Hershel Guy Misaea Anna Karr Mary Glidden Maud Vincent Lenore Campbell North Jackson B School

Pleasant Hill Willing Workers Organize 4 H Club

Pleasant Hill members of the Willing Workers Club reorganized the 4 H unit on May 29 1931 at Mrs John Hanings home with officers Marc Haning president Frances Haning vice president Bernadine Sewell secretary Thelma Patrick recreation leader Féin Sewell treasurer Ida Young news reporter and plans for a meeting two weeks later The group in its third year included Marie Marshall Ruth Obe gleston Mabel Frank Marel Haning Mary Pugh Edna Pugh Jennice Gwinn Berna dine Sewell Fern Marie Sewell Frances Haning Thelma Patrick Margaret Thomas and Margaret Haning Mr Johnson assisted in the organization.

Willing Workers Club John Haning 4-H Club Marc Haning Frances Haning Bernadine Sewell Thelma Patrick Féin’ Sewell Ida Young Marie Marshall Ruth Obegleston Mabel Frank Marel Haning Mary Pugh Edna Pugh Jennice Gwinn Fern Marie Sewell Thelma Patrici Margaret Thomas Margaret Haning Mr. Johnson

Dutch Creek Residents Visiters and Local Notes

Dutch Creek reports visitors from Millfield Amesville Marietta and Athens including Leo Duncan Henry Loeffler Jennie Loeffler Gladys Lee and Gerald Tryon. Social visits feature families Loeffler Davis and Fleming with several guests. Cold weather slows farm crop progress in the community.

Leo Duncan Millfield Henry Loeffler Dutch Creek Gladys Lee Marietta Jennie Loeffler Miss Lee Miss Loeffler Gerald Tryon Freda Jean Harold Dean Athens Leslie Davis Clyde Gibson Amesville Nellie Bean Ruth Bean Loeffler Glen Burson Betty Lu New Marsh William Fleming Ameraville Bernice Harold Howard Brothers

Disturbance of Thyroid Gland and Graves Disease

Medical note by R. B. Copeland M D U S Senator from New York explains Graves disease named after Javes. Describes exophthalmos rapid pulse weight loss and thyroid enlargement thyroxin excess and diagnostic tests. Notes surgery progressed and that prevention remains elusive.

Copeland M. D U. 8 New York New York City Javes Dr. Copeland Graves

Nineteenth Memorial Service Honors Civil War Soldier Leader

Downington marked its nineteenth annual memorial service with Drum Corps music, declamations, songs, pan tomime and flag drill by children. Speakers included Rev H Richinger, Dr Gay, Mr Carson, R D Williams, Congressman T A Jenkins. H A Dixon chaired, noted as town’s last Civil War veteran to organize the event.

H. Richinger Dr. Gay Middleport Mr. Carson Rutland R. D. Williams Athens T. A. Jenkins Ironton H. A. Dixon J. W. Dean John Letty Albert Chaney Zetta Reeves Springfield Ray Hartman Fultenham Frank Cain Fred Smith

Heart of a Wife by Adele Garrison

A serialized domestic tale scenes with Kath Lilian and Katherine showing caregiving, wardrobe chaos, and a plan for Madge. The narrator recalls advice from a stern mother and hints at a dangerous past linked to a man who may threaten return.

Heart of A Wife Adele Garrison

Thursday June 4 Foresees Surprises and Promising Openings

The forecast warns of a day with surprising visits and mixed signs depending on choices. Positive career gains and new contracts may arise from wise actions while personal affairs show activity and potential profit. A birth-year alert suggests a notable year ahead with opportunities if decisions are prudent.

Local Families Visit Relatives This Memorial Day Weekend

Guests of Clint Douglas and family Raymond Chaney and Jim Runer from Springfield spend a few days at Mr and Mrs Mia Dave Russell Mr and Mrs Brad Gibson and Ruth of Sharpsburg Pa arrived Friday evening for a short visit. Pete Steinmetz and family of Stewart visited Mr and Mrs Bave Haning Clinton Hudnell and family of Springfield spend a few days with William Hudnell and family. Pearline Stanley and Elizabeth Wakely visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Myers. Gath Townsend returned from Magnetic Springs. Clayton Howell of Akron visited relatives here on Memorial Day.

Clint Douglas Raymond Chaney Jim Runer Springfield Mia Dave Russell Brad Gibson Ruth Sharpsburg Pete Steinmetz Stewart Bave Haning Clinton Hudnell William Hudnell Pearline Stanley Eilizabeth Wakely Charles Myers Gath Townsend Magnetic Springs Clayton Howell Akron

Local residents named in scattered wedding notices

A list of individuals including Mrs J L Clark Saturday Mrs J D Cooper Mrs La Cooper of Athena Mrs Emma Jive den Clark Jividen and family Racine Dr and Mrs P A Jt Rutland Mr and Mrs Widder Mart Dy and wife Oak Ke a Tom Mr and Mrs Ed Matcal y Columbus Charles Zimmerman and wife and Ruth Reynoldsburg Ruth Metcalf Athen and Jim Clark and wife are referenced in a fragmented social column.

J. L. Clark J. D. Cooper la Cooper Athena Emma Jiveden Clark Jividen Racine P. A. Jt Rutland Widder Mart Dy Oak Ke Tom Mra Matcal Y Columbus Charles Zimmerman Ruth Reynoldsburg Ruth Metcalf Athen Jim Clark

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