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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1933

Page

6

Benefit Colonial Tea At Church Tuesday

The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church hosts a benefit colonial tea and quilt display Tuesday afternoon from two to five o'clock in the church parlors. The event is open to the public and invites members of other church missionary societies and all interested in viewing the display. Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Club will meet with Mrs H S Singley at 5 50 Wednesday night.

Woman's Ome Missionary Society First Methodist Church Alpha Gamma Delta Singley Bast State Street

Athens residents hear of California quake escape

Mrs. dite Jones of 106 Central Avenue received a telegram Sunday informing her three sons Sidney Edward and Clyde escaped uninjured in the California earthquake. The men, well known in Athens, reside in South Gate California. Mrs. H D Henry and daughter Mrs. R W Finsterwald of this city plan to attend the thirty fourth annual Ohio State conference of the D A R with Cuyahoga Falls as host. Mrs. Henry and Mrs. Finsterwald go as delegates from the local chapter. Mrs Harold Blacker and baby daughter Margery accompanied her husband home to Cincinnati after visiting her parents Dr and Mrs J T Merwin in North Hill. Mr Blacker arrived Saturday night for the weekend.

Dite Jones Central Avenue Sidney Edward Clyde California Athens South Gate H. D. Henry R. W. Finsterwald D. A. KR Cuyahoga Falls Henry Mrs. Finsterwald Harold Blacker Margaret Merwin Margery Cincinnati J. T. Merwin North Hill Blacker

Daughters of 1812 Entertained Friday Night

The Rebecca Morris McKee Chapter U S Daughters of 1812 met at 6 Pearl Street hosted by Mrs Anna White. Miss Myrtie M Mitchel led the ritual and business session. Delle Finsterwald named Chapter Historian with a program committee to organize the new calendar.

Rebecca Morris McKee U. S. Daughters of 1812 Anna White Pearl Street Myrtie M. Mitchel Delle Finsterwald Cho. 1 Anna Write John Cross Henry Link Daushiers Harry Cromiey

Make This Model at Home Pattern 2573

The article presents a practical guide to constructing a home model using Pattern 2573. It outlines material lists and step by step assembly tips for hobbyists.

Fashion Pattern Advertisement for Anne Adams Designs

Readable ad highlights a cotton fashion frock with puffed sleeves and a crisp collar. Pattern 2573 available in sizes 12 through 20, requires specific yardage, includes step by step instructions, and costs 15 cents. Also promotes the Anne Adams fashion book and catalog combo for 25 cents, sent to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department in New York City.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Department W. 17Th Street New York City

Mello Glow Face Powder Promises Youthful Bloom

New MELLO-GLO face powder promises a healthy glow and long wear. It hides fine lines and large pores while preventing shine. Advertised as pure due to a new French process, it is offered at $1.00 tax free by D. Fenner Co. Adv.

D. Fenner Co Adv

Donna Marie Ayers Surprised by Friends on Birthday

Donna Marie Ayers daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Ayers at 6 Dons Street was surprised Saturday afternoon as friends and classmates gathered to mark her seventh birthday. Juanita Henry helped entertain with games and contests then refreshments. Wanda Lee Coots and Bobby Wakefield won contests and gifts were exchanged.

Donna Marie Ayers Frank Ayers Dons Street Juanita Henry Wanda Lee Coots Bobby Wakefield Donna Marie Marjorie McKee Vyrian Casley Ann Dilley Thelma Coffey Barbara Jo Baughman Jean Fiegle Wanda Coots Donna Lou Dupler Sheila Jean Summers Jackie Summers Jimmy Wakefield Darreil Burdette Williard Brown Billy Lee John Reed Bobby Ayers

Mrs Dailey to Represent DAR at Akron State Conference

Mr and Mrs C Dailey of Albany traveled to Akron for the Nabby Lee Ames Chapter DAR state conference at the Mayflower Hotel. Mrs Dailey, state chairman for historic markings, will report on the state's markings in her tenth year and will give a toast at the officers banquet.

Daiiey Albany Akron

Progressive Literary Club Meets At Mrs Kempton Home

The Progressive Literary Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Verne Kempton at 3 Filfott Street at 7 30 oclock Tuesday night. The Delphian Society also convenes at 7 30 Tuesday at Mrs Ural V Westfalls home 6 Van Vorhes Street. Mr and Mrs T B Byrne of 1 Franklin Avenue announce the birth of a son Thomas Edward III at Sheltering Arms Hospital Sunday March 12.

Progressive Literary Club Delphian Society Ural V. Westfall van Vorhes Street T. B. Byrne Franklin Avenue Thomas Edward, III Sheltering Arms Hospital

Hiccoughs Pause for 18th Day in Toledo Woman

Toledo March 13. Mrs Gretchen McCullough 40 pauses on her 18th day as a victim of persistent hiccoughs. Local doctors monitor her condition as the unusual case draws attention.

Toledo Gretchen McCullough

Spoon Bread And Fried Egg Plant From Ruth Campbell

Ruth Campbell shares cornmeal centered recipes from the Athens Cooking School. Spoon bread is described as a soft bread substitute served with sauce or gravy, with butter, and baked twenty five minutes. Fried egg plant recipes cover two methods with tomato sauce or butter and spicing, ready to serve.

Ruth Campbell

Rainy Monday Reflections Stir Comfort After Storm

A rainy Monday memory describes a countryside storm that drives the narrator to seek shelter in a cabin. The scene shifts from fear to renewal as lightning, thunder, and rain transform the landscape and mood, ending with a warm, comforting supper and a revived sense of home.

Intoxicated Men Held in Athens Jail Await Arraignment

Carl Lauderback and James Oss man were confined in the Athens City Jail Sunday on charges of intoxication. They were to be arraigned before Mayor R. s Wood today.

Carl Lauderback James Ossman Nelsonville Athens City R. S Wood

New Methods Dramatically Improve Your Cup of Coffee

A feature on refinements in home coffee making covers grind size per brewing method, from drip pots to percolators. It stresses fresh roast, precise measurements, avoid reheating, and proper cleaning, plus tableware and serving ideas for after dinner and breakfast settings.

Aunt Martha Needlework Quilt Designs Offer 12 Nursery Blocks

A mail order listing promotes Aunt Martha Nine inch quilt blocks featuring nursery characters such as The Pig That Went to Market The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe Three Little Kittens Little Boy Blue Mary and her Garden Humpty Dumpty Little Miss Muffet and Three Bears Simple Simon Jack Who Was So Nimble Each block can be embroidered simply or elaborately with a hot iron transfer set priced 25 cents Allow one week to ten days for delivery orders via mail to The Athens Messenger Box M112 Gateway Station Kansas City Me

Blue Mary Humpty Dumpty Miss Muffet Simon Jack Aunt Martha Athens Gateway Station Kansas City

Funeral for Victims Of Quake Is Tuesday

Mrs. P. B. Lawrence receives word from Lynwood California of the death of her former neighbors Mr. B. W. Simpson's wife and their sixteen year old daughter Margaret in the quake. Funeral services are set for tomorrow and Mr. Simpson previously resided in the city.

P. B. Lawrence East Washington Street B. W. Simpson Orchid Avenue Lynwood California Margaret Long Beach Calif Simpson Grayson Company Springfield

Lenten Menus and Hearty Egg and Seafood Dishes

The article offers varied Lenten menus using vegetables eggs and canned seafood. It provides a hominy bake with cheese optional and an eggs and asparagus dish with cream sauce. A clams macaroni bake with onion garlic and cheese serves six.

Wife-Slayer Hangs Self in County Jail

Hillie Looff aged 40 hanged himself Sunday night in Franklin County Jail where he was held on a first degree murder charge. Looff, a baker, was accused of shooting and killing his wife Freida 42 last Tuesday night.

Columbus Hillie Looff Franklin County Looff Freida

Local Names Appear in Fragmentary Report

Fragments list individuals including Charles vy Treax Burg ny T. Secreast and Sene aville with Marion and Lawren St. Clairsville plus Robert Crosser Martty ney of Cleveland and Napoleon Polk and Mel G Underwood in Washington and nearby areas.

Aga Charies Vy Treax Burgry T. Secreast Sene Aville Beher Marion

Ohio Open Banks listed across sixteen cities

In Cleveland and sixteen Ohio cities accredit house associations and operations on Tuesday. Cities named include Akron, Columbus, Dayton, Lorain, Springfield, Toledo and Youngstown. Federal aid may permit state banks to resume operations with conditions set by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation.

Cleveland Akron Columbus Daton Lama Lorainton Newar Springfeld Ville Toledo Youngey Robert Bulkley Washington Struction Finance Corpor

Revolt Reported in Peru as Troops Mobilize

A communique said rebel forces led by Captain A. Jimenez and Manuel Jas revolted in Lima and Arica while the government claimed the country remained tranquil. Police mobilization and official announcements followed the revolt as authorities sought to prevent spread.

Lima Peru Marca Et N Catavo A. Jimenez Arica Manuel Jas

Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Advice Ad

An old advertisement advises mothers to help daughters entering womanhood with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It urges regular use for a few months and instructs mothers to tell her guidance.

Lydia EB. Pinkham

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