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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1932

Page

6

Birthday Bridge Party At Lash Home In Athens

At the Lash home 16 West State Street a bridge party celebrated Susan Lash fifteenth birthday with four tables of players. Guests included Jessie Cooper Kathleen Carpenter Phyllis Schuler Dorothy Rose and others. Maxine Westfall won high score. Later Mr and Mrs E Rey Lash hosted a birthday dinner for T l Schrantz and North Canton visitors staying with Florence Lash Williams.

Athens High School E .Rey Lash West State Street Susan Jessie Cooper Kathleen Carpenter Phyllis Schuler Dorothy Rose Dorothy Florence Lash Williams Lash College Street

Akron lawyer Emde returns to city after WWI service

Mr and Mrs Jack Emde of Akron announce his admission to the bar and establishment of a law office in Akron. A Ohio University graduate and Phi Delta Theta member, Emde previously aided schools and served as a lieutenant with the Thirty Seventh Machine Gun Company in the war. The 9900 Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles will install officers Thursday at 7 30 in Eagle Hall with refreshments.

Jack Emde Akron Emde Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Eagles Eagle Hall

Entertains Past Chiefs At Member's Home

The Past Chiefs' Club met at the home of Mrs. R. M. Van Dyke with Mrs. Lelia Cross presiding. Twelve members attended. after business, banco was played. High score went to Mrs. Wise, second to Mrs. Hooper, guest prize to Mrs. F. D. Chisem. Visitors included Miss Margaret Walburn and Mrs. Alma Howett. Visitors from Findlay were Mrs. Chisem and Mrs. W. C. Merten. Refreshments were served and the next meeting planned with Mrs. H. T. Wise at 67 Franklin Avenue.

Chiefs R. M. van Dyke Lelia Cross Banco Wise Hooper F. D. Chisem Margaret Walburn Alma Howett W. C. Merten Findlay H. T. Wise Franklin Avenue

Tourists Advised on Safe Water for Summer Travel

Athens County health commissioner Dr J M Higgins urges travelers to drink pure water to avoid typhoid. Ohio has Seal of Safety wells along highways and inspects over 150 tourist camps. One camp in Athens County approved with more in nearby counties including Morgan, Washington, and Muskingum.

J. M. Higgins Athens County Ohio Washington Morgan Muskingum

Marriage at Manse of Athens Couples Married

Mrs. W. Heirieh announces the marriage of daughter Parnie to Mr. Albert O. Rink of Athens. The ceremony occurred Monday at 8 o clock at the Presbyterian manse with Rev. Dr. A. Y. Wilcox officiating. Attendant was bride sister Mrs. J. S. Gabriel. They reside at 150 Mill Street and she was a stenographer for the Southern Ohio Electric Company. he is a drug clerk at Lash Drug Store.

Willing Workers Class entertains members in Millfield

June 8 Willing Workers Class of Millfield Methodist Church and guests were hosted by teacher Miss May Howard. The event marked the end of an attendance contest with music games on the lawn and refreshments. Attendees included Kathryn Gillespie Marietta Chadwell Hazel Willis Dorothy Gillespie Clara Misner Pauline Tracy Orris Chadwell Ernest Howard Woodrow Simpson Ray Chadwell Clarence Tracy Grover Lemons Richard Howard Pearl Misner Woodrow Patton and Frank Poston of Nelsonville.

Chauncey Millfield Methodist Church May Howard Kathryn Gillespie Marietta Chadwell Hazel Willis Dorothy Gillespie Clara Misner Pauline Tracy Orris Chadwell Ernest Howard Woodrow Simpson Ray Chadwell Clarence Tracy Grover Lemons Richard Howard Pearl Misner Woodrow Patton Frank Poston Nelsonville

Local Sisters Aid Ill Sister In Lower Plains

Mrs Maggie Stevenson of Murray City and Mrs Raymond Orendorse of New Straits ville assisted in caring for their sister Mrs Benton Potts who lies seriously ill at her Lower Plains home. Stevenson has returned home after three weeks and Orendorse remains with her sister.

Chauncey Maggie Stevenson Murray City Raymond Orendorse New Straitsville Benton Potts Lower Plains Stevenson Orendorse

Tucker Family Relocates From Chauncey to The Plains

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tucker and family moved from Chauncey to a newly completed home in The Plains. They bought a lot in The Plains, moved a dwelling from his father's Chauncey property, and resided with his parents M. B. and Mrs. Tucker during construction.

Chauncey June Ray Tucker Plains M. B. Tucker

Lower Plains Personal Notices Reflect Community Funerals and Visits

Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchfield attended the funeral of Mrs John Cowan in Sugar Creek on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Harry Moore visited Mr and Mrs Charles Moler in Nelsonville Sunday. Rev Fred Fields of Athens preached at Zion Church in Lower Plains Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ortha Potts Cuhrig and Floyd Potts with their children, and Mr and Mrs Clifford Potts were guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Eeaion Potts Sunday.

Lower Plains Arthur Burchfield John Cowan Sugar Creek Harry Moore Charles Moler Nelsonville Fred Fields Athens Zion Church Ortha Potts Cuhrig Floyd Potts Clifford Potts Eeaion Potts

Blue Woolen Summer Coat With Seaf Effect Trim

A blue woolen summer coat features an interesting seaf effect and black trimming touches. Courtesy of the Maison Heim Paris.

Maison Heim Paris

Flowers and Fashion Notes From a June Column

A fragment from a New York column shares a child’s poem about flowers and sunflowers along with light fashion tips. It mentions vacation images, sun protection, apron sewing from bandana handkerchiefs, and summer fabrics like woolens and serge hats as seasonal style ideas.

New York

Three Suspects Jailed in Millfield Store Robbery

Chauncey June 8. George Coleman and David Young were arrested on larceny charges in the May 22 Andrew McKinney store robbery north of Chauncey. Coleman confessed implicating Lou Bay and William Barnhart Jr. Bay and Barnhart were arrested and charged with breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny. Coleman pleaded guilty to larceny and all three men were bound over to Common Pleas Court in $500 each. Young was released after Coleman and witnesses exonerated him. Some stolen articles were recovered. others remained in Coleman and Barnhart homes.

Chauncey George Coleman David Young Hamley Run William Collins Willard Guess Millfield Andrew McKinney Justice of the Peace M. B. Tucker Coleman Lou Bay William Barnhart, Jr Tucker Bay Barnhart Collins Guess Common Pleas Court Young Mary Stump Viola Winchell

Athens Messenger Briefs: Chauncey and Millfield News

Messenger staff correspondent reports updates from Chauncey and Millfield as part of The Athens Messenger coverage. Local happenings include community events and developments affecting residents. Further details follow in the sourced column.

Government Flour Delivery Delayed in Chauncey-Dover District

Chauncey and Dover district officials report the government flour shipment did not arrive for distribution at various points today. Rev. G. S. Courtney, local chairman, says an announcement will specify the distribution time.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover G. 5 Courtney

Children Receive Daily Meals at Bailey Run School

Thirty eight children are fed daily at the Big Bailey Run School building near Chauncey. Buck Moler supervises the feeding program, preparing meals for needy children during the summer months.

Big Bailey Run Chauncey Buck Moler Bailey Run

Blakely Rites Held in Nelsonville Church

Otis Blakely died Sunday at his Jackson Michigan home. Funeral services were held today at the M E Church in Nelsonville conducted by Rev. Herman Sayre. Burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery. He left a wife a son and three stepchildren. His sister in law Mrs A L Preston of Chauncey attended with her husband and son Clair.

Chauncey Otis Blakely Jackson Mich Nelsonville Herman Sayre Greenlawn Blakely A. L. Preston Chauncey, Whith Clair

Summer Diet Guidance For Heat Safe Eating

The article advises a cooler summer diet with reduced calories and fat while emphasizing balanced nutrition. It highlights avoiding heating foods, favors fresh fruits and vegetables, milk and water, and cautions against rapid consumption of iced drinks. Ices are cooler than ice cream, and protein should be limited to actual need.

Tomorrow's Menu Breakfast to Dinner Listed

The note lists meals for breakfast and luncheon and dinner options. Breakfast includes stewed rhubarb cereal cream shirred eggs toast milk and coffee. Dinner features broiled halibut steaks with lemon butter potatoes OBrien creamed asparagus salad fruit and milk.

Benefit dance and euchre party at Eagle hall

Murray City hosts a benefit night at Eagle hall on Thursday at 9 from 9. Euchre and bridge in the parlor and dancing in the lodge room. Visitors include Howard Chivers of Columbus visiting his parents.

Eagle Hall Bridge

Local visits headline weekend social rounds

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Simmers at Sand Run visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baird on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bush attended the eighty fourth anniversary of his grandmother Mrs. Thomas Trumbull at New Haven on Sunday. Miss Grace Thomas is visiting Mr. and Mrs. George McMann of Detroit.

Dan Simmers Sand Run Charles Baird Thomas Trumbull New Haven Grace Thomas George McMann Detroit

Chauncey City Council Holds Monthly Meeting

Chauncey city officials met at the City Building Monday night for routine business including bill approvals and discussion of street and highway projects during the regular monthly session.

Chauncey Chauncey City

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