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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1933

Page

6

Cocktail Talk Dominates Woman’s Missionary Meeting

The Woman’s Home Missionary Society at Central Avenue Methodist Church discussed cocktails and youth culture from a Home Missionary Paper read by Mrs. Ward Radford. Devotional life and spiritual work were urged by Mrs. S. J. Bishop, with reports on El Paso Mexican aid and a Kentucky school visit. A July picnic, officer installation, and new leadership were announced.

Woman's Home Missionary Society Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Home Missionary Ward Radford Christian Citizenship Radford J. Bishop B. L. Jones el Paso Texas Aiken Kentucky A. J. Romine S. J. Bishop H. T. Farrar Wallace Pratt William Reefer

Civil War Veterans To Attend Reunion in Newark Ohio

Five veterans from this district plan to attend the 67th annual State Reunion of the G A R opening at Newark Ohio Sunday June 18 and continuing four days Comrades named include W D Christman Glouster A J Learned Millfield Isaac Newton and J L Pickering Athens and Comrade Moody Glouster

Newark Ohio W. D. Christman Glouster A. J. Learned Millfield Isaac Newton J. L. Pickering Athens Moody

Ruth Bryan Owen becomes first American female minister to a foreign country

Ruth Bryan Owen sails back to Denmark as United States Minister Plenipotentiary, the first American woman to hold the post. She hopes to foster international peace through arbitration and cultural understanding, accompanying her daughter Helen and three other children after a career rooted in politics and public service.

New York Ruth Bryan Owen Helen Denmark Anderson Roosevelt

Bridge party honors Mrs Gruis guests at Benz home

Mrs. R L Morton and Mrs H E Benz hosted eight tables of bridge at 308 East State Street Friday afternoon in honor of their houseguest Mrs Carl Gruis from Aurelia Iowa. Mr and Mrs Carl Gruis have been guests of Professor and Mrs Benz for the past week.

R. L. Morton H. E. Benz Benz East State Street Carl Gruis Aurelia Iowa

Wiener Roast Held by Child Study Club Near Athens

Members of the Child Study Club and families enjoyed a wiener roast at Nice Tourist Camp three miles south of Athens on Friday evening. Attendees included Mrs. Clyde Mansfield Mrs. C W McDaniel Mrs. Fred Brown Mrs. Frank Ayers Mrs. Homer Brown Mrs. Gerald Baird and Mrs. Harry Swank. Mr and Mrs Frank Whitehouse and daughter Sybil of Troy New York visited their son and daughter in law Dr and Mrs Victor Whitehouse and left Friday for Troy after driving to Columbus for train departure.

Child Study Club Nice Athens Clyde Mansfield C. W. McDaniel Fred Brown Frank Ayers Homer Brown Gerald Baird Harry Swank Frank Whitehouse Sybil Troy N. Y Victor Whitehouse Dr. Whitehouse Columbus

Beasleys To Entertain Clover Farm President

Clover Farm Stores national president Blaine B. Fox of Charlero Pa visits Athens to address Clover Farm merchants in the Southeastern Ohio Division at Hotel Berry Monday evening. Fox's arrival Sunday follows a social meet at the Beasley home.

Blaine B. Fox Charlero Clover Farm Carl Beasley Utah Place Fox Athens Southeastern Ohio Hotel Berry Beasley

Ohio Instructor Marry in Wednesday Ceremony

Charlies A Naus an Ohio University physical education instructor for three years wed Mildred G Hall in John Stewart Methodist Church Upper Sandusky. Attendants were Elmon Starr and Marguerite Holden with Edwin Naus as best man. The couple planned a Canadian wedding trip and will reside in Athens this fall.

Charlies A. Naus Ohio University Mildred G. Hall A. K. Hall Upper Sandusky John Stewart Methodist Episcopal Church Elmon Starr Columbus Marguerite Holden Carey Edwin Naus Naus Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity

Miss Martha Fulton Dies at Home in Clarks Chapel Area

Miss Martha Jane Fulton 84 died Friday night at the home of her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs George Kaler 106 East State Street after illness of complications. Funeral at Clarks Chapel Church today at 4 conducted by Rev Ward Radford burial in adjoining cemetery. She was the eldest daughter of Robert Fulton and Elizabeth Robinson Fulton born near Clarks Chapel spent most of life there. Survived by one sister Mrs Kaler and many nephews and nieces. several siblings preceded her.

Martha Jane Fulton George Kaler East State Street Clarks Chapel Ward Radford Miss Fulton Robert Fulton Elizabeth Robinson Fulton Kaler Paul Cincinnati Joseph Frank James B. Fulton Athens Sarah Hill Marietta

Trip Cancelled by Ohio University Geography Dept

The Caribbean Travel cruise planned by Ohio University Geography Department led by Prof. C. E. Cooper is cancelled due to insufficient interest.

Department of Geography Ohio University C. E. Cooper

Heaney to Wed New Yorker in Potsdam

Michael J. Heaney a golf professional at Athens Country Club will wed Mildred Sullivan of Potsdam New York. The ceremony is set for Wednesday morning June 21 at St Marys Church Potsdam. Best man James P Heaney and bridesmaid Catherine Sullivan attend the couple. They plan to live in Athens after visiting Heaneys Belleville New Jersey home.

Michael J. Heaney Athens Country Club Mildred Sullivan Potsdam New York St. Mary's Church Heaney Teaney James P. Heaney Sullivan Catherine Sullivan Mr. Heaney Belleville New Jersey Athens

Salvation Army Seeks Children's Clothing Donations

Salvation Army requests clothing for needy families with children. People with usable garments should notify Capt. Fred Reif. items will be collected. Telephone 21022.

Salvation Army Army Fred Reif

Phi Chi Delta Conference to Convene in Chicago

Phi Chi Delta, a Presbyterian church sorority, will hold a national conference in Chicago from June 17 to 24 with representatives from all chapters. Ohio University will be represented by Betty Hilles Nes, Kate Stephan, and Madge Campbell, plus Rowena Kesler and Stephan joining in Columbus for the trip to the Worlds Fair.

Phi Chi Delta The Presbyterian Church Chicago Ohio University Betty Hilles Barnesville Kate Stephan Forest Madge Campbell la Rue

R I Bolin Dies at 54 in Local Home

R I Bolin died Friday evening at his home 99 Second Street after eight weeks illness. A 13 year employee of Southern Ohio Electric Company he was 54. Survivors include parents M and M Bolin Harrisonville, brothers Anderson Akron and Guy Albany, sisters Elmer Hanning Reynoldsburg Warren Dutton Oregon and E C Mariner of this city. Funeral at Christian Church at 2 o clock Monday.

R. I. Bolin Second Street Bolin Southern Ohio Electric Company M. Bolin Harrisonville Anderson Bolin Akron Guy Bolin Albany Elmer Hanning Reynoldsburg Warren Dutton Oregon E. C. Mariner The Christian Church

Army Salvation Week Schedule Announced by Captain Reif

The Salvation Army. under Captain Fred Reif, issues a weekly program for Sunday through Saturday. Includes 10:30 a.m. service, 1:30 p.m. band concert at State Hospital grounds, 2:30 p.m. Sunday School, 6:30 p.m. Young People’s League, 8 p.m. evangelistic service, and daily meetings such as Life Saving Scouts, Soldiers, Ladies Home League, and a courthouse evangelistic service on Friday. Regular parade and headquarters meeting noted.

Salvation Army Fred Reif Athens State Hospital Grounds Young People's League Sunbeam Life Saving Scouts Reif Ladies Home League

Toilet Construction Demo at Shade by Health Department

The Athens Health Department held a demonstration on constructing a concrete slab-riser pit toilet at the J. C. Burson dairy farm in Shade Friday afternoon. About 26 attendees heard E. C. Stoy from Logan explain the method, joined by Dr. W. B. Lacock.

Athens Health Department J. C. Burson Shade E. C. Stoy Federal Rural Sanitary Inspector Logan W. B. Lacock Hocking County Stoy

Boy shoots mother with shotgun in Columbus incident

In Columbus on Friday 11 year old William Dunfee Jr accidentally discharged his father's shotgun while playing. The blast hit his mother Gladys Dunfee who was lying on a bed reading. a pillow and a comb deflected the charge and she was not seriously hurt.

Columbus William Dunfee, Jr Gladys Dunfee Dunfee

Cemetery Owner Turns Graveyard Into Park of Beauty

La Dessa Gibson Schaffnit runs Westwood Memorial Park in Los Angeles after inheriting it in 1930. She landscapes the five acre grounds, lays flat gravestones, and creates a parklike cemetery to comfort visitors, a plan inspired by European gravesites. Her father trained her from age four in funeral science, and she now shares duties with her husband Peter Schaffnit. She urges more women to enter this business, distinguishing it from traditional undertakings.

Los Angeles Dessa Gibson Schaffnit Westwood Memorial Park Frank B. Gibson la Dessa New York Hollywood Peter Schaffnit Peter

Nu Joy Liniment Cream Advertisement

Penetrating liniment with a floral scent that relieves rheumatism neuritis lumbago sprains and sore muscles. Thousands of satisfied users and a large tube priced at 35 cents from NU Joy Co Auburn Park Chicago Tm.

Nu-Joy CO Auburn Park Chicago

Informal Luncheon Honors Mrs Delaney in Cincinnati

Mrs William Delaney of Cincinnati was honored at a small informal luncheon at Hill Crest Inn hosted by Mrs Louis I Brown. Attending guests included Mrs Evan Jones Mrs Hampton Beeson and Mrs R W Finsterwald with the guest of honor and Mrs Brown among other attendees. Plan Chicken Supper Athens Grange to sponsor at Grange Hall Fairgrounds 5 to 9 PM Tuesday.

William Delaney Cincinnati Louis I. Brown University Terrace A. Bruce Wells Roberts Wood Hillcrest Inn Brown Evan Jones Hampton Beeson R. W. Finsterwald Athens Grange Fairgrounds

Community events and gatherings across Athens area highlights

Calendar notes show the Woman's Auxiliary of the Good Shepherd planning a June anniversary celebration at Mrs. L. South’s home and a postponed professional women’s meeting. The Marietta College professor and family visit Athens Kiwanis Club gathering at Hotel Berry to discuss summer plans. Also reported are a falseg s opening, a funeral service for Miss Fulton, and visits by local residents to Monmouth and Clark Chapel.

Woman's Auxiliary 1 of the Good Shepherd Congress Street H. R. Eggleston Marietta College Athens Kiwanis Club Berry Athens Bree Park Pennavis

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