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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1931

Page

6

Athens City Federation Holds Last Meeting of Year

The Athens City Federation’s final regular meeting of the year convened in the Chamber of Commerce rooms with singing and a flag salute. Officers were elected including Mrs. W. L. Gard as president and Mrs. John Finsterwald named honorary member. plans for spring activities and a High School Senior girls conference were announced.

Athens City Federation Chamber of Commerce America H. L. Atkinson Inez Alexander John Finsterwald West State Street Cemetery Clara Weiher R. P. Imes

Mrs Hartinger to Broadcast From Hotel Statler

Mrs D B Hartinger of Milford Port former district president of the Ohio Federation of Women's clubs and state chairman of the department of American Homes will broadcast “Better American Homes” from Hotel Statler Cleveland Friday at 2 15 p m over WGAR. She is sister of Mrs Frank R Murphey of Athens. Miss Louise Moorhead was the weekend guest of Miss Blanche Moorhead in Nelsonville.

D. B. Hartinger Middleport Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs Department of American Homes Better American Homes Hotel Statler Cleveland WGAR Hartinger Frank R. Murphey Athens

Athenian Club Celebrates Second Anniversary in Columbus

The Columbus Athenian Club met Sunday at 1384 Hamlet Street to celebrate its second anniversary and the birthday of the oldest member Mrs. Caroline Walwider. Officers elected were Rosa Hill president James Musser vice president Bess Dyson Clark secretary treasurer and corresponding secretary.

Columbus Athenians’ Club Caroline Walwider Hamlet Street Columbus Rosa Hill James Musser Bess Dyson Clark Musser Athens County Hill Izuria Creamer Ida Wise Sadie Salters Helen Salters Grace Richardson Bowers J. W. Richardson Hazel Chase Miller N. H. Calvert Marie Bennett Ida Brown R. H. Thompson William Penn

Past Chiefs Club Meets at Cochran Home

The Past Chiefs Club met Monday night at Miss Francys Cochran's home on Columbia Avenue. After the business session, danco was played. Mrs. Alma Howett won high score and Mrs. Margaret McHarg received second. Next meeting hosted by Mrs. John Kilpatrick.

Chiefs Francys Cochran Columbia Avenue Alma Howett Margaret McHarg John Kilpatrick

Plant Proposed For Athens Schools Electricity

The Athens Board of Education discussed a plant to generate own electricity at a meeting last night in the superintendent W. W. Ankenbrand office. A committee was formed to confer with Southern Ohio Electric Company and study the electricity problem further. The rest of the session covered routine business.

Athens Athens Board of Education W. W. Ankenbrand Southern Ohio Electric Company

California Fig Syrup Praised by Cleveland Mother

Mrs. V. Sherman of 7027 Zoeter Ave Cleveland credits California Fig Syrup with helping her son Billy recover from measles and stay healthy. She notes rapid bowel regulation and fever reduction after starting the syrup and recommends it for biliousness colds and constipation.

Billy California

Lewis Graham Dies Monday

Lewis Graham age 60 of 142 Mill Street former Athens chief of police and university mechanic died at Grant Hospital Columbus at 4 pm Monday after sinus operation. He was ill one week and served 17 years at the university. His son Clinton Graham also a university mechanic died in July 1929. He is survived by widow Effie two daughters Mrs Ortha Reed and Mrs Lara Davis both of Columbus and a son Charles Graham of Cleveland.

Lewis Graham Mill Street Athens Ohio University Grant Hospital Columbus Graham University Clinton Graham Effie Ortha Reed Lara Davis Charles Graham Cleveland Con

Funeral for Athens resident Mr. Graham to be held Thursday

Atance Pickens of Athens died about four years ago. Mr. Graham was a Member of Class Six at Athens Methodist Sunday School and the Canaanville M. E. Church. He belonged to the Royal Arcanum Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. Graham moved to Athens 25 years ago from Canaan Township. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 10 30 Thursday morning with burial in West Union Street Cemetery.

Atance Pickens Athens Graham Athens Methodist Sunday School Canaanville

Comedy Play With Hollywood Backdrop At Ohio University

Play shop presents On The Lot a comedy of situation at the Ohio University convocation Wednesday morning. Mildred Finnicum and William King portray a film actor and actress. Orson Knnsely serves as stage manager and actor. Vena Lu Kerns leads the directing class in charge. Vincent Jukes and Theater Arts students handle settings.

Playshop Ohio University Drama Mildred Finnicum William King Orson Knnsely Vena Lu Kerns Vincent Jukes

Veteran Wesley Buck Dies At 87 In Guysville

Wesley Buck aged 87 Civil War veteran died at his home in Guysville after illness from old age. He served in Company G 181st Ohio Infantry and fought at Buffington Island. Funeral at Asbury M E Church Thursday at 10:30 conducted by Rev. Cherrington and Rev. Mattox. He leaves wife, sons Waldo and Fred, daughter-in-law, and several relatives. Pallbearers will be soldiers with Taps at the grave. Brothers, scouts, and family plans noted. troop activities described.

Guysville Wesley Buck Asbury M. E. Church L. L. Cherrington Batavia Linton Mattox 181St Ohio Infantry Buffington Island John Morgan Waldo Fred James Don Marion Buck

Boy Scout Troops Meet Here Monday

Reorganization of Athens Boy Scout Troop 1 was completed Monday at the meeting site. Leaders announced plans for new activities and participation by local youth in upcoming district events.

Roy Dupler Atheny County Ralph Thorne Clair Franklin Merritt Preston Boy Scout Athens

Mercer reelected head of Vulcan Corp with key officers

PORTSMOUTH March 3 Col A L Mercer Rockford Ill was reelected president of the Vul can Corporation H S Van Camp Binghamton N Y was reelected treasurer and C E Dowling Portsmouth secretary H D Campbell vice president of the Chase National Bank New York retired from the board

Portsmouth A. L. Mercer Rockford Ill Vulcan Corporation H. S. van Camp Binghamton N. Y C. E. Dowling H. D. Campbell Chase National Bank New York

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