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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1931

Page

6

Marriage Announced By Mother of Bride

Mrs Agnes Cooney of Athens announces the marriage of her daughter Alice Rose Cooney to Webster Marvin Keirns son of Mr and Mrs Wesley Keirns of Millfield The ceremony was held in Athens by Rev Father Connolly at 9 am on May 18 Attendants were Loretta Cooney and Mrs Felix Clark A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s mother home Guests included numerous relatives from Athens Canaanville Millfield and Morgantown W Va The Hayman family and others were noted as attendees and travelers away.

Agnes Cooney Athens R. F. D Alice Rose Cooney Webster Marvin Keirns Wesley Keirns Millfield R.F. D Athens William F. Connolly Loretta Cooney Felix Clark Daniel Tipine Canaanville John Meade Willis May Caroline Dorso Floyd Ayres George Keish Millfield Leo Meade Cletus Schuler J. Leo John Clark John Edward Shane W. Covoraditch John William Leo Francis Connolly Wisses Eien Loretto John All Thomas WeHarg Francis Chauncey William Meade Walies Dwight Staats Columbus

The Self Sweeping Broom Prank in Ting-a-Ling's Room

In Ting-a-Ling's untidy parlor the shadows watch a self sweeping broom. Sing-Song is asked to hold it up while Ting-a-Ling claims it sweeps by itself but the broom fails to move until Sing-Song grows weary and the prank exposes the ruse.

Ting-a-Ling Mij Flor Hanid Yam Knarf Sing-Song Sing Aieepy Song Ting-e-Ling Perlon Bream Tinge-Ling Sing- Bong Ting-a- Ling

Surprise Birthday Party for Mr. Junod Noted

Mrs. William Junod hosted a Monday night surprise at Fremont Street to honor Mr. Junod. Bridge served as the main entertainment for three tables with guests including Mr. and Mrs. J. BE. McFarland, Willis Casley, Clarence Laughlin, Leo Merchant, William Powell, and others from Athens and Nelsonville. Casleys won high scores. Powells took low prizes. William Powell performed magic tricks.

William Junod Fremont Street Powell William Powell

Howard Bobo Celebrates Birthday With Party

Howard Bobo held a late afternoon birthday party for seven year olds at his parents home on Weat State Street with rainbow refreshments caps and party favors including parasols for girls and return balls for boys. Games provided amusement as twenty children attended.

Howard Bobo Howard C. Bobo State Street

Sunlight and Growing Child by Dr Copeland

Dr. Copeland urges sunlight for infant growth and vitamin synthesis, noting sun baths indoors and gradual exposure. He warns against UV reaching eyes directly and suggests crib placement near open windows for early sunshine and limited cod liver oil use to prevent rickets.

Wes

Martsolff Class Elects Officers at First Methodist Church

The Martsolff Class elected officers for the year during a Tuesday night meeting at the First Methodist Church. Officers include Mrs. William Andrews as president and Mrs. H I Farrar as first vice president, with several other posts filled by local members. Fifty calls were reported for May. The program featured Miss Mildred Landis and others, with the chorus directed by Mrs. W A Reading’s group. An Athens Tuesday Needle Club picnic will be held Thursday at East Side School grounds with attendees bringing their own place settings.

Bart Davidson KE. F. Sells Violet Thomas Ralph Woods Ralph Beasley Roscoe Orr N. 8. Welk W. E. Clark Eimma Stout H. T. Farrar A. D. Townsend W. A. Reading Mildred Landis Hulda Murphy Edward Sharp Martzolffi Helen Laverty Helen Cross Athens Tuesday Needle Club East Side

Izaak Walton League Plans Cottage Lot Sales on Farm

The Athens Izaak Walton League will sell cottage lots on its 160 acre farm once the land is paid for. Payments progress is good and sales likely later this summer to fund building and stocking a lake. The next meeting is July 14, with J A Wiseman welcomed as a new member.

Athens Izaak Walton League League J. A. Wiseman

Hoover investigates planes over crowd at Harding memory

President Hoover ordered an immediate investigation into three pilots who flew airplanes over the Marion Harding Memory dedication crowd. Secretary Lamont said the action aimed to discipline the aviators. The Detroit News owned auto gyro took pictures above the crowd during the speech.

President Hoover Marion Harding Hoover Columbus Secretary of Commerce Lamont Detroit News

State Civil Service Examinations Set For June Dates

State Civil Service Commission announces examinations for June 24 25 and 26 in positions including Assistant Engineers Bookkeepers Engineers Stationary Firemen herd smen County Sanitary Inspector Investigator Public Welfare Department Janitor Linotype Operator Laboratory Technician Pressmen Rodman Geologist Stenographer Grade I Tax Map Draftsman Tele phone Operator and more. Free bulletins with qualifications available by request.

Columbus State Civil Service Commission Public Welfare Department County Service College of Veterinary Medicine The Commission Ohio

British Golfers Arrive in States for Ryder Cup Matches

Ten English players form the British Ryder Cup squad arriving in New York for matches with a U S group at Columbus on June 26 and 27. Captain Charlies Whitcombe heads the lineup joined by Archie Compston W H Davies Abe Mitchell Fred Robson Ernest Whitcombe George Duncan Syd Easterbrook Bert Hudson and Arthur Havers.

New York U.R England United States Columbus Charlies A. Whitcombe Archie Compston W. H Davies Abe Mitchell Fred Robson Ernest R. Whitcombe George Duncan Syd Easterbrook Bert Hudson Arthur C. Havers J. C. Pignon

Rome Rustlers Change Meeting Day For 4-H Clubs

The Rome Rustlers 4 H Club at Frost will meet at 2 oclock Monday afternoons instead of Wednesday. The Willing Workers 4 H Club held its second meeting at Mrs John Haning s home in Peaston and initiated Leatha Patrick as a new member.

Rome Rustlers Frost Willing Workers John Haning Leatha Patrick

Dennis Wilson Family Plans Second Annual Reunion

The Dennis Wilson descendants hold a reunion next Sunday June 21 at the old Wilson homestead on Trace Run two miles west of Carbondale. Last year nearly 50 relatives gathered and invitations go to Wilson family members in Athens Carbondale Nelsonville New Lexington Logan Newark and beyond.

Dennis Wilson Wilson Trace Run Carbondale Athens Nelsonville New Lexington Logan Newark

President Hoover Receives Grand Army at Columbus Review

Three hundred Grand Army of the Republic veterans march past President Hoover in Columbus. He and a large crowd witness the event as Hoover, touched by the sight, bows to attendees including Mary White and Alan Hoover. The President then visits the State House before departing for Sprigg Field, Illinois.

G. A. R. March Ohio Capital Columbus U.P Grand Army of the Republic Lincoln Hoover Marion Harding Governor White Mary White Alan Hoover Walter F. Brown Toledo Charles G. Dawes Great Britain Simeon D. Fess Myers Y. Cooper

Make This Model at Home Pattern 2148 Dress

Pattern 2148 offers a sleeveless dress with a soft collar and scalloped bodice join. It suits chiffon georgette voile silk crepe or batiste in prints or pastels and sizes 16 through 42 with yardage and simple instructions provided. Send 15 cents to Athens Messenger Pattern Dept for the catalog and pattern order form.

Pea&tel Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Wilkins Plans Engine Repair and North Pole Advance

Sir Hubert Wilkins intends to repair the Nautilus engines and push toward the North Pole as soon as possible. Lady Wilkins, aboard the Mauretania en route from New York to London, relayed the decision from Cherbourg, despite the earlier disaster that halted the craft at sea.

North Vele Cherbourg France PS Hubert Wilkins North Pole Lady Wilkins Sir Hubert New York London

Albany Youth Is Second in State Livestock Judging

Albany High School student John Cordray placed second in the state individual livestock judging contest at Ohio State University with 734.2 points out of 800. Cordray helped lead the Albany judging team, taken to Columbus by instructor C. N. John Jones. A total of 144 teams and 552 students competed.

John Cordray Albany Ohio State University Cordray Columbus C. N. John Jones

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Tod Lester Hayman Alice Morgantown W. Va Wheeling Hayman West Virginia Athens Finlay John Kilpatrick East Mulberry Street Harry Howell Blanche Charleson Howell Kilpatrick Maxtrell Mrs. Bus Woodruff A. A. Cole O. H. Booton Williamson Booton Helen Baltimore Miss Margaret Booton Dayton Eagles Eagle Half Woman's Bible Class of Presbyterian Church L. B. McCune Margaret K. of P. Hall Darrel Moore Troy C. ©. Moore J. Everett Cline R. 8. Copeland, M. D U.S Dr. Copeland Martsolff Paris U. S Elizabeth Hawes Europe Eyesight Service Athens, Ohio Mrs. Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt James Roosevelt States Audrey Boomer Percy Allis Germany Majestic Detroit Rome Cyifts Gorham Bride Rockne Idol Robert Harron Calvin Coolidge Cornwell High Street Abraham Lincoln Harry P. Wolfe Spriggfield, Ill Athens Messenger Anne Adams the Stars Sly Genevieve Kemble Wilkins Albany Youth Parkersburg Country Inn Chichesters I Crai Oryers Rvferzwaare Laura Lee, Inc. Medical Dept Minneapalis Minn Tol Preston BIG Daylight
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