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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1934

Page

6

Lucky Jade operetta at Athens High with town cast

Athens High School presents The Lucky Jade a two act musical comedy with a prologue featuring an African Voo Doo priestess and temple scenes. The plot centers on a jade car gone missing and a household at The Beeches in Virginia. The cast includes Marjorie Beasley Anna Dunfee Ruth Phillips Dale Gaitten Maynard Aldridge and others with a chorus of equestrians and guests.

Lael Athens High School Ann Beasley Richard Whipple Lewis Spicer Guion Ruth Tracy Virginia Liza Marjorie Beasley Mary Ann Courtney Anna Dunfee Willard Smith New York Horace Ferguson Tom Kircher Ferguson Beeches Mary Ann John Endicott Downs Joe Gill Courtney Nancy Ruth Phillips Jeanne Jean Barlow Col. Waverly Dale Gaitten John Herbert Darrel Tom Bill Julian Bing Ted Solomon Rosenberg Fanchon Maynard Aldridge

Literary Club Program Highlights Roosevelt Life

Progressive Literary Club met at Mrs Duncan’s home Tuesday evening with Mrs Bennett as program leader reviewing the life of Franklin D Roosevelt as written by his mother. Miss Natalie Slaughter performed two violin solos with her mother Mrs Slaughter at the piano. Tea and refreshments followed, hosted by Mrs Bolin and Mrs Bennett. Mrs John Myers attended as a guest.

H. M. Bennett Franklin D. Roosevelt Progressive Literary Club D. Duncan Natalie Slaughter Fred Slaughter Guy Bolin Bennett John Myers

Discipline Is Mothers Topic At Club Meeting

Constructive discipline was the evening topic at the Child Conservation League gathering hosted by Mrs. Ray Barnhart. Mrs. W F Giesecke led the program with a paper, while Mrs. O K Parrett and others presented readings and St Patrick's Day jokes. Mrs. William Davis attended as a guest. Mine Loulwe Barnhart and Mise Lillian Dick en helped with refreshments.

Child Conservation League Ray Barnhart W. F. Giesecke O. K. Parrett St. Patrick's Day William Davis Mine Loulwe Barnhart Lillian Dicken

National Pi Beta Phi officer hosted by Austin chapter

Mrs Nita Hill Stark national secretary of Pi Beta Phi visits to represent Miss Amy Oaken national president. She attends a dinner reception banquet and a Friday social at the chapter house on East Union Street with alumnae patronesses and sorority reps. A biennial inspection precedes a June Yellowstone Park convention. Depression party and Golden Womans Relief Corps meeting also announced.

Nita Hill Stark Austin Texas Pi Beta Phi Amy B. Oaken Stark East Union Street Organization of Ti Beta Phi Yellowstone Park

Easter Hats Return With Flattery and Bold Brims

Easter hats brim with style as large and small brims dominate the scene. Feathers, ribbons, and decorative elements create playful, flattering looks from Quaker bonnets to flat dinner-plate styles. Straw and felt mingle with new evening hats featuring tulle and braids for curling locks.

Marian Youngew

Relief food drive distributes beef and fruit in Athens County

Needy families in Athens County will share 10 000 pounds of fresh beef 2000 pounds of oranges and 7000 pounds of grapefruit today. C A Porter foods distribution manager says distributions will be by noon to have orders ready by evening.

Athena County C. A. Porter Relef Department Porter Athens County

Cheshire Auxiliary Is Organized by Women

Cheshire March 4 Organization meeting for the Cheshire Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion was held at the homes of Mrs. F D Allensworth Mrs J Bradbury Mrs George Lear and Mrs Oliver Lyle of Gallipolis. The first meeting will be March 23 at the K P Hall with officer elections.

Sunbury Lola Sisson Oscar Sisson Turkey Run Eugene Watson Katryn Bradbury Jack Swisher Rev. McMahan Springfield Will van Gilder Racine Om Bumgarner Chitage Lewis Bumgarner Columbus J. Bumgarner

Pleasant Valley Social Notes Include Quilt Block and Visits

Pleasant Valley residents held a Ladies Aid meeting at Ella Wood’s home on March 8 with nine members. Guests included Eva Saunders and several Wood family members. A quilt block was crafted, a pot luck dinner served, readings and songs shared. Visitors stopped by from Athens and Nelsonville, as the next meeting is planned for April 12 at Bessie Pugh’s home.

Ed Brooks Felix Dorsey Daisy McKinley Nelsonville James Hallett Pearl Wood K. B Brooks Athens Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid Ella Wood Hattie Reeves Sade Brooks Hetty Brooks Anna Bolin Eva Saunders Bessie Pugh K. B. Brooks Howe Brooks Charlies Wood Lloyd Bolin Orville McVey

Local social and teaching staff updates in Wilkesville area

Wilkesville residents host relatives and teachers on furlough week end visits. Mrs E L Newson substitutes for Madeline Martin at school while Lonnie Harrison fills in for Supt C L Newson a few days. Several teachers ill and unable to teach. Harry Peters of Baltimore visits relatives. Bob Lansbury returns to Brice after staying with his grandmother Mrs White. New guests include Mr and Mrs Ray Cooper and Mr and Mrs P Hanson and children.

Dave Valentine New Matamoras Lottie Kruskamp Lou White A. E. White and Middleport Guy Edmundson Athens Alice Peters Maxine Kruskamp Alice A. L. DeVault E. L. Newson Madeline Martin Lonnie Harrison Supt C. L. Newson Nella Hawk Norma Foose Bell Osler Glen Roy George Phettiplace Harry Peters Baltimore Vinton Township High School Margaret Martin Bob Lansbury Brice

Sues Surgeon for Damages in Ohio Medical Negligence Case

Mrs. E A Guthrie of Athens filed a $15000 damages suit in Franklin County Common Pleas Court against Dr Hugh Beatty of Columbus. She says a gauze left in her cheek cavity after an operation at Grant Hospital Oct 25 caused pain, ongoing illness, partial deafness, and facial issues, with $250 in medical bills reported.

Columbus E. A. Guthrie North Congress Street Athens Hugh Beatty Franklin County Common Pleas Court Beatty Guthrie

Will Lead Revival at Salvation Army Here

A ten day revival campaign starts Friday night at the Salvation Army in Athens under Commandant Lee Gaugh. Meetings every night at 7 30 with Sunday services at 10 45 am and 3 15 pm plus prayer meetings and children's sessions. Gaugh has commanded work in Ohio cities including Marion Lima Cochocton Chillicothe and has led campaigns in Springfield Middletown Lancaster and Hamilton. Local units will assist with singing. Church of God singers appear Saturday night. Public urged to attend.

Salvation Army Athens Lee Gaugh Gaugh Ohio Marion Lima Cochocton Chillicothe Springfield Middletown Lancaster Hamilton Church of God

Business and Professional Women Dine at Hotel Berry

Thirty three members of the Business and Professional Women's Club gathered at Hotel Berry for a dinner and bridge party in celebration of National Week. Prizes went to Miss Gladys Jones Miss Helen Roberts and Miss Alice Brewer with other awards to Mrs Florence Kimes and Mrs Florence White. A benefit bridge was announced to raise funds for the Athens County Child Health and Protection Committee.

Business and Professional Women's Club Hotel Berry Gladys Jones Helen Roberts Alice Brewer Florence Kimes Florence White Norma Leslie Eleanor Minister Marian Carmichael Catherine Figg Ethel Beekman Thelma Lehew Athens County Child Health and Protection Committee

Mrs Pilcher Hosts Needle Club Meeting at Home

Mrs T M Pilcher welcomed the Tuesday Needle Club at 10 East Union Street with a by laws review committee named by Miss Grace Marquis. Prizes went to Mrs Will Reading and Mrs S S Winters. refreshments served by the hostess and her mother Mrs M J Tillery.

T. M. Pilcher East Union Street H. M. Woods Winters M. J. Tillery Tillery H. T. Wise Val Davis

Church Coal Supply At Mt Hermon Stolen

SHARPSBURG March 14 Revival services at Mt Hermon were closed several nights last week due to the theft of the church coal supply. Services resumed Sunday night. The Ladies Aid served lunch at Mrs Mable Grimes sale held Saturday which drew a large crowd and good prices. Other notes include births and visits among local families and Reverend Long officiating at a Southern Jackson wedding.

Sharpsburg Mt. Hermon Earl Kenney Ladies Aid Society Mt. Hermon Church Mable Grimes John Kerns Columbus Clarence Kerns Lucile Aldridge Wesley Carsey Athens Harry Gilbert Henthorne Hiram Thompson Reverend Long

Birthday Party for Jean Russell Noted in Millfield

Eight year old Jean Russell celebrated her birthday Saturday hosted by her mother Mrs. Fred Russell. Guests included Donna Lu Sisson Lillian Misner Gladys Misner Virginia Border Fredericka Theisen Dorothy Daugherty Mary Lee Donna Blower and others as yellow and white decorations and games marked the celebration. A coal truck owned by D J McKinley skidded off a road embankment near the company store after brakes failed on icy streets. Driver Bernard Harvey escaped injury and the truck sustained no damage.

Jean Russell Fred Russell Jean Bernard Harvey

Evening Classes To Resume for Farmers in Portland

Portland reports evening classes for farmers resume Monday March 19 at 7 30 with weather permitting. An opening session will serve Letart area farmers once rooms are ready. Prof S H Fadely directing the program aims to have previous attendees continue to qualify for certification and diploma awards after completing the 15 session course focused on a single farm enterprise or subject.

Portland Portland Portland S. H. Fadely Fadely

Teachers Paid Today in Athens County Emergency Aid

Athens County emergency school teachers received their salaries for the week ending Feb 25. Relief authorities said the state authorized payments totaling 452.80 dollars. Checks were to be distributed by Kenneth C. Ray, county superintendent.

Athens County Kenneth C. Ray

Elks Stage St Patricks Day Dance and Bridge

St Patrick's Day events include an Elks Dance and Bridge Party at the Elk Club Rooms on Saturday March 17 from 9 p m to 1 a m Music by Patsy Winters Orchestra partners available for bridge and dancing Joe Martin chairs the committee.

St. Patrick’s Day Elks Elk Club Patsy Winters Joe Martin

Maecenas Literary Club celebrates tenth anniversary

The Maecenas Literary Club held a candle-light service Tuesday afternoon to mark ten years since its founding. Presiding was Mrs. J. W. Hudson, with tribute paid to founder Mrs. J. R. Harvey by president Mrs. John Cross. Charter members honored included Mrs. Harvey and several others. absent members were listed. A cake with ten candles crowned the centerpiece amid St Patrick’s Day decor. Earlier, Mrs. Frank Dean read “Beauty Spots of Ohio” at the home-based meeting.

Maecenas Literary Club J. W. Hudson John Cross J. R. Harvey Harvey E. W. Bingman P. EB. Shirley Frank Dean Second Street Ohio

Birthday Dinner for Miss Dillon Honors 18th

Miss Lee Dillon daughter of Mr and Mrs C B Dillon 155 East State Street was guest of honor at an 18th birthday dinner Tuesday evening Attending were Miss Elma Hill Miss Thora Olson Miss Eileen Laird Miss Mary Elizabeth Bennett and Miss Nellie Dillon The Kings Daughters Sunday School Class and Wesleyan Service Guild meeting postponed until further notice Pythian Sisters Degree Staff will meet 7 pm Thursday at the K of P Hall and travel to Carbondale March 20 Athenian Temple 66 0 M and H Circle meet Friday 7 pm at the home of Mrs Verna Marquis 568 Cemetery Street with Mrs Bessie Cooley as assistant hostess Members asked to bring needle and thimble

Lee Dillon Kings Daughters Wesleyan Service Guild M. E. Church Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall Carbondale Athenian Temple Verna Marquis Cemetery Street Bessie Cooley

Junior Music Club Presents Various Student Recitals

The program featured violin and piano solos from students including a Swan piece by Suens, Schubert prompts, Butterfly by Ann Beasley, and two songs The Ballad of the Tree and My Laddie. Frederick Kittle accompanied on piano as the group performed under the Woman's Club affiliation and Robert Bingmap directed.

Slaughter Swan Suens Miss Kathipenter Schubert Dorothy Schilling Butterfly Ann Beasley Laddie Frederick Kittle Cramer Woman's Club Columbus Robert Bingmap

Excellent Recipe For Deafness Head Noises Remedy

A historical remedy claims to relieve catarrhal head noises and potential deafness by taking double strength Parmint from Cline's with hot sugar water four times daily. It asserts it opens clogged nostrils and eases Eustachian tube pressure, improving hearing by acting on the blood system. costs are low and claims quick relief.

Cline

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Cornwell United States Mint Optometric Service S. Court St Cecil Cooley May Avenue Golden Woman's Reitef Corps Etalth THE Athens Home Telephone Company U. S the Security Bank Merry Widows Patou Athens Co Cheshire Pleasant Valley Wilkesville Franklin County Mrs. Pilcher Needle Club Eudora Order of Eastern Star H. T. Phillips Earl Funk Fred Fenzel P. G. Muffman Georgia Kilpatrick James Earich Adda Macombs Elizabeth Aumiller Masonic Temple Millfield Briefs St. Patricks Miss Dillon Junior Music AD Presen Logan McKee Drug Clarity Bank Bldg
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