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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1934
Page
6
The Athens Messenger Quilt Contest announces prize winners after counting 1,900 ballots. Elizabeth Evane and Z M Plicher win first prizes in Most Beautiful and Most Unique Quilts, with multiple runners up and a $10 prize for the top two in each division.
A reader cites stomach distress from gas and poor digestion and claims Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery provides relief. The advertisement mentions Dr. Pierce’s Clinic in Buffalo and lists tablet and liquid prices and contact notes in old fashioned marketing style.
The Athens High School mute department presents The Lucky Jade an operetta about a jade idol stolen from Africa brought to America by slaves. The plot centers on the jade ear its power and the ensuing mischief at The Beeches amid Mary Ann Courtney and friends. The performance Friday at 4 in the Athens High School Auditorium directed by Kenneth Kay.
New York March 12. The piece argues that appearance, health, voice and manners form an alluring personality. It notes men value gentleness, honesty, and protection, and that natural makeup and grooming matter. Ruth Chatterton is cited as an example of feminine ideals.
Mr and Mrs Norman Engh and daughter Betty Carolyn of Waterford visited Mrs Enghs parents Mr and Mrs F Beverage at 101 University Terrace to attend the district basketball tournament and celebrate Jack Enghs eleventh birthday. Several couples spent the weekend in Dayton visiting relatives and attending games.
The Eliza Davidson memorial subscription committee met at Mt. Zion Baptist Church to organize a county wide penny collection. Mrs. Susan Payton presided and a plan was laid to report subscriptions and autograph lists to treasurer J R Harvey by April end. Decoration Day was discussed for dedication. Literature is being distributed to schools lodges and clubs. An auxiliary meeting listed several committee members. The Knights of Pythias Athenian Temple No 104 will meet at 7 PM tonight at the K P Hall.
The steamship Bear of Oakland and support vessel for the Byrd Antarctic expedition reached Chalmers today after two weeks battling gales and heavy seas from the lay of whales.
Milk rich recipes highlight salmon fritters cauliflower bake Savoy pudding and a tuna croquette served on patty shells. Desserts use milk eggs and gelatin with coconut and lady finger layers to form a chilled mold. The collection emphasizes practical, affordable meals for family dining.
Ohio saw about 500000 in home loans in the past week, state manager Henry G. Brunner announced. Loans closed in Ohio to date total 62150470, with 56522450 from bonds and 8027106 in cash.
Ohio chamber plans a general retail sales tax with few exemptions to fund school and local government relief after the ten mill amendment approval. Enactment would start January 1 1985 with a rate likely near three percent and stronger tax collection to reduce delinquency exceeding 200 million.
Ohio Bell Telephone Co rejects rehearing of Public Utilities Commission order to refund 13 million dollars to subscribers. The ruling issued January 16 requires a new rate schedule within 90 days. The company seeks appeal on all grounds, adding nine new ones, alleging evidence on exchanges was not admitted and cross examination on cost trends was denied.
Alfred March 12 A son was born to Mr and Mrs Harley Midkiff March 4 He is their third son and has been named Billie Ray Mrs Zina Bentz visits her daughter Mrs Allie Frost near Athens Other local motions include visits among residents and attendance at gatherings and meetings across the area.
L. J. Taber president of the National Grange will address the Brotherhood dinner Tuesday at the Athens Presbyterian Church. He will discuss The Challenge of the Present. Dinner will be served by Mrs. O A Terrill's division of the Friendly Society. tickets available from George H Cless Morrison or C E Cooper.
Members of the Athena Chapter Izaak Walton League meet at the Fire Department Tuesday night to plan improvements on the Water loo farm project including a bridge and road to the Walton cabin. Coon hunters from Athens and nearby join City Hall gathering to form an organization and coordinate efforts.
Ohio's eight largest cities reported employment gains in February per the Ohio State University Business Research Bureau. Toledo led with 14 percent growth, Stark County Canton 13 percent, Akron 2 percent, Cincinnati 6 percent, Cleveland 11 percent, Columbus 4 percent, Dayton 9 percent, and Youngstown 6 percent, while smaller cities averaged a 6 percent gain.
Elmer Giless, 49, remains hospitalized after a cow named Sadie fainted and fell on him while he milked the animal. The bizarre accident occurred in Denver on a March day, leaving Giless injured and under medical care.
Rolette Hargrove Aris notes spring outfits fuse youthfulness with romance across Parisian couture. Coats and skirts or coat and dress dominate, with satin and crepe semi formal suits, bold shoulder lines, and varied fabrics from English wool to taffeta.
Miss Mary Connett hosted the Pallas Club at the Faculty Women's Club on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. I. BE. Ash reviewed The Three James by C Hartley Gratton. Mrs. A O Sloane reported on Civic work by the City Federation of Women's Clubs and announced delegates for the April Cleveland state federation meeting. Delegates are Mrs. C M Coulter and Mrs. William Shepherd with alternates Miss Laura Bailey Mrs J J Crumley Mrs SS H Bing and Mrs C G Matthews.
Rosy nails, piano keys, and tea set the charm for women. A weekly one hour routine plus daily minutes keeps hands polished. Remove old polish, shape nails, soak, push back cuticles, and apply smooth polish avoiding half moons and tips.
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