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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1932

Page

6

L L E Club Explores Bok Life and Charity Work

Lydia Lash Evans Club hears program on Edward Bok life philanthropy and yearly benefits. Mrs. Ralph G. Palmer presents with assistance from Mrs. Wood Mead and Morrison. Members share prized possessions including Mrs Williams collecting cameos. The event held at Mrs O E McClure’s home. trip notes mention Cable family departure for southern states.

L. L. E. Club Bok Edward Bok Lydia Lash Evans Club O. E. McClure North Congress Street Ralph G. Palmer Palmer Howard 5. Wood L. C. Mead M. C. Morrison Wood

Eighteen Boys Attend Albert Finley's Seventh Birthday

Mrs. Harvey Smith hosted Albert Finley's seventh birthday party on Stimson Avenue from 3 to 5 pm. Eighteen boys attended and played games and contests. Prizes went to Richard Pierce and John Stout. Music by Bradley Kincade and Alvetta Smith accompanied the festivities. The honoree received several remembrances beside a large white and pink cake with seven pink candles. Refreshments followed with help from Avanelle and Avi tte Smith.

Harvey Smith Stimson Avenue Albert Finley Richard Pierce John Stout Hradley Kincade Alvetta Smith

Death notices and survivors in West Liberty Iowa

The article lists mourners present at a gathering in Athens and reports the death of Mrs Sarah Kate Sheldon at the family home in West Liberty Iowa on February 14. She was 76, widow of Frank Sheldon, daughter of Abner Cooley of Athens, married in 1875, with a daughter Persis Sheldon of Iowa City.

C. C. Sheldon Sarah Kate Sheldon West Liberty Iowa Edward Griffith McArthur Clifford Pickering Columbus Pickering Athens West State Street Mr. Griffith J. L. Pickering Mr. Pickering Griffith

Prison transfer likely for Capone soon to Atlanta

The Department of Justice said Ca pone will probably be transferred soon to Atlanta or Leavenworth Penitentiary, with the transfer underway as a high priority.

Washington Capone Atlanta Leavenworth Penitentiary Department of Justice

Eastwood hosts bridge club evening with prizes

Mrs. William W. Wavis of Congress Apartments entertained The Eastwood bridge club Thursday night. The event featured two prize winners with high scores going to Mrs. P. F. Good and second high to Mrs. Clay Milar.

William W. Wavis Congress Apartments Eastwood P. F. Good Clay Milar

Athens Girl Scouts Plan Saturday Hike

Weather favorable for Athens Troop Four as they prepare a Saturday morning hike. Scouts will meet at 11 o clock in the Scout room and each girl should bring a lunch.

Athens Girl Scouts

Tuberculosis Deaths Decrease In 1931 Ohio Report

Ohio health officials report 1931 tuberculosis deaths at 4 194, down from 4 233 in 1930 with the rate per 100 000 falling from 63.37 to 62.07. Dr Kennon Wunaham cautions worsening conditions could raise the death rate in 1932.

Columbus Kennon Wunaham Cineinati Ohio Public Health Association Bureau of Vital Statistics State Department of Health

Marietta Woman Proposes Scout Plan in Lindbergh Case

Miss Helen Nicholas, Marietta Girl Scout executive, proposes a plan to aid in finding Charles A Lindbergh Jr. She suggests all girl scouts wear uniforms for one day and that kidnappers be told via publicity they can surrender to a girl scout without fear of capture.

Marietta U.R Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr Helen Nicholas Frederick Endy New York National Girl Scout Herbert Hoo

Why Do You Like Life in Small Town

Dr. Elmer Burritt Bryan, president of Ohio University, praises Athens for constructive local work, neighborly spirit, and strong town gown relations. He notes friendly stores and cordiality, plus the two hour drive to Columbus and four hours to Cincinnati as desirable, despite occasional heat and harsh winters.

Athens Elmer Burritt Bryan Ohio University Bryan Athena Columbus Cincinnati

Washington County Flocks Victimized

Washington County reports organized gangs of chicken thieves active in western area. Sheriff’s deputies have labored day and night for the past 48 hours to clear up the situation and protect poultry interests.

Marietta Washington County

Thieves Take Chickens From Two Farms In Separate Nuisance

Tuesday night about two dozen Barred Plymouth Rock hens were stolen from H. N. Curtis or Lily Mocking and Wednesday night a large poultry house owned by Catherine Arnold near Churchtown was broken into and nearly 200 Rhode Island beds stolen. Tracks from the same vehicle appeared at both sites and evidence showed the chickens were packed in bushel baskets before removal.

Catherine Arnold Churchtown Rhode Island

Community Sale At Presbyterian Church Ad

Woman's Missionary Society hosts a homemade sale at the Presbyterian Church offering a full menu of ready made and homemade items to raise funds for church missions.

Presbyterian Church The Woman's Missionary Society

Masonic Past Masters to Convene at Bartlett Lodge

Marietta March 4 Past masters from Bartlett Lodge No 293 Bartlett will meet next Saturday at 7 o'clock with dinner served at 6. The event aims to educate and is sponsored by the past masters of the 17th District led by president Herman E Camleton and secretary E C Morgenstern. Dinner reservations should be reported to Von Goddard Barrett by Thursday.

Marietta Bartlett Lodge No Bartlett Herman E. Camleton E. C. Morgenstern von Goddard Barrett

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