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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1932

Page

6

Mrs Nabby Lee Ames Delegates to D A R State Conference

Mrs J T Merwin will represent the Nabby Lee Ames Chapter D A R at the Cincinnati State Conference from Monday to Thursday noon. Mrs C D Dailey Albany chapter regent also departs to report on state work. Headquarters Hotel Gibson. Netherland Plaza hosts a banquet for Mrs Lowell Hobart.

Merwin Nabby Lee Ames Cincinnati J. T. Merwin Nabby Lee Ames Daughters of the American Revolution C. D. Dailey Albany Hotel Gibson Netherland Plaza Hotel Lowell Hobart Washington, D. C Merwin George Harold Blacker Margery

Dinner Bridge Club At Members Home

Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur EF. Martin hosted their bridge club at their home on North Shannon Avenue. A dinner preceded the game as three tables played with only members as guests. Mrs. Fred McCoy took the women’s high score honors and Mr. Fred Wheaton won the men’s high score trophy.

Wilbur EF. Martin North Shannon Avenue Fred McCoy Fred Wheaton

Nabby Lee Ames DAR to Meet Saturday at 2 PM

Nabby Lee Ames Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will gather Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with host Mrs. H D Henry of 6 South College Street. Assisting hostesses include Mrs. Russell W Finsterwald Mrs. Harry M Roach Mrs. John Cross Mrs. Helen Lawrence from Athens Mrs. John M Howard of Amesville and Mrs. W M Kampf of Coolville. Miss Mary Kahler and Mrs. F W Reed will present the program.

Nabby Lee Ames H. D. Henry South College Street Hos~tesses Russell W. Finsterwald Harry M. Roach John Cross Helen Lawrence Athens John M. Howard Amesville W. MF. Kampf Coolville Mary Kahler F. W. Reed

Mother's Day Plans and Lodge Meeting Scheduled

Tonight at 7 in the Girl Scout rooms of the Standards committee captains and patrol leaders will plan Mother’s Day events and a rally on March 25. Pocahontas Lodge meets Wednesday at 7:30 in Red Men’s Hall with a banco party and refreshments after. Miss Helen Townsend attends the D A R conference in Cincinnati. Miss Mary Friedrich returns to Massillon after visiting California and Ohio University secretary Lucille Friedrich’s death. Charles E. Fish leaves for Columbus after Athens weekend. Phil Robinson of Warren visits with family in Massillon. West Side PTA meets tonight at 7 with a penny social to follow.

Girl Scout Standards Committee Pocahontas Lodge Red Men’s Hall A _ banco Mary Friedrich California Anna Friedrich Massillon Lucille Friedrich 8. H. Bing Ohio University Cleveland

Musterole Advertises Cold Relief For Chest And Throat

This vintage ad touts Musterole as fast relief for chest and throat cold distress. It claims effectiveness with hourly application for five hours and describes Musterole as a counter irritant that penetrates to stimulate circulation and draw out infection. It notes a milder children’s version and endorsement by doctors and nurses.

Party Honors Eleventh Birthday of Daughter

Mr. and Mrs. Delph Farber hosted a Saturday birthday party at their Richland Avenue home for their daughter Thelma Ruth turning eleven. Activities included games and a cake with candy favors. guests included Irene Shafter Virginia Shafter Erva Tubbs Zelma Tubbs Dorothy Morrison Dorothy Nicholson Louise Cash Margaret Ashton Eula Mae Ashton Dorothy Baker Anna Baker Ruth Cooper Frank Cox Beatrice Tucker Pauline Gold Neva Walker Bernice Sutton Eileen Baughman and Margaret Shaffer with Mrs Parker assisted by Helen Dixon.

Delph Farber Richland Avenue Thelma Ruth Irene Shafter Virginia Shafter Erva Tubbs Zelma Tubbs Dorothy Morrison Dorothy Nicholson Louise Cash Margaret Ashton Eula Mae Ashton Dorothy Baker Anna Baker Ruth Cooper Frank Cox Beatrice Tucker Pauline Gold Neva Walker Bernice Sutton Eileen Baughman Margaret Shaffer Parker Helen Dixon

Couple Hosts Bridge Night At Their Home

Mr and Mrs Eddie Brown entertained two tables of bridge at 7 McKinley Avenue Saturday evening. Out of town guests were Mr and Mrs Watson Wolfe of Nelsonville. Mrs Max Bartoe won the women s high score and Mr Watson Wolfe won the men s score. Lunch followed the game. DR Alpha Xi Delta announces initiation of Elizabeth Duckworth Doris Kemp Francis Segner Elizabeth Purvianae Elizabeth Lope Alice Lorena Mackay Clementine Springer Mary Mc Garvey Jane Donaldson Miriam Donaldson Martha White Nancy Lee Garrison and Mrs Harold Dewey and daughter arrive to spend the week with Mrs W L Slutz family. Mrs Robert Will and son Bobby visit relatives in McArthur.

Eddie Brown McKinley Avenue Watson Wolfe Nelsonville Max Bartoe DR. Alpha Xi Delta Elizabeth Duckworth Johnstown Doris Kemp Middletown Francis Segner Massillon Elizabeth Purvianae Smithfield Jane Donaldson Miriam Donaldson Martha White Portsmouth Elizabeth Lope Manchester Alice Lorena Mackay Warren Clementine Springer Ashley Mary McGarvey Clarksburg W. Va Harold Dewey Garrison Nancy Lee W. L. Slutz Prof Raymond Slutz South Congress Street

Charity Dance Brings $100 for Athens County Children

An Armory benefit dance last Friday netted $100 for the Athens Clothing Center. An McBee Binder Company employee turned over the funds to buy shoes underclothes and overalls for Athens County school children.

Athens Clothing Center McBee Binder Company Armory Athens County

Waltonians to Meet and Plan With Athens County Grange

Izaak Walton League members meet at 7 30 tonight in the City Building to discuss plans for the Athens County Grange event on April 5. A box supper is planned by members for March 24 at the Armory.

Waltonians Multthens Izaak Walton League Athens County Grange Armory

Two Hundred Teachers Set for Institute March Twenty Six

More than 200 teachers will attend the Athens County Institute of the year on March 26 announced by Superintendent Alex Root. Dr. E A Hansen of Ohio University and Rufus Putnam Training School will speak in the morning, Supt H L Sullivan of Marietta Public Schools in the afternoon, with final address by B E Hughes on health.

Athens County Teachers Institute Alex Root E. A. Hansen Ohio University Rufus Putnam Supt H. L. Sullivan Marietta Public Schools Hansen Sullivan B. E. Hughes

Potatoes Fall Back On In Diet Without Their Starch

When potato supplies wane households turn to beans, peas, lentils, hominy, macaroni, rice and other substitutes. The article notes potatoes add minerals and balance acids in meals while rice and pasta raise acidity, urging mineral-rich vegetables and tomato combinations to compensate. It highlights dried beans varieties, spring greens with beans, and cautions against assuming starch substitutes equal potatoes for mineral balance. Tomorrow’s menu previews balanced meals featuring halibut, rice timbales, beets, and citrus in a multi-course plan.

County educators to discuss school recreation and departments

County leaders outline upcoming departmental meetings focusing on physical education and recreation in schools. Key participants include Mattie K. James and John Mourn for primary and intermediate divisions, Kathryn Metzger for home economics, Virginia Knecht for English, and Ralph Barker for agriculture and commercial studies, with many others listed.

Mattie K. James Canaanville John Mourn Voonville Kathryn Metzger Hollister Virginia Knecht Coolville Forrest Guthrie Jacksonville-Trimbie Ralph Barker New Marshfield Smith-Hughes Agriculture Mary Elconin Buchtel Commercial

Fire Damages Chauncey School

Chauncey March 15 fire discovered at the Washington School building about 6 am. First four grades affected. Chauncey fire engine responded. flames gained headway in the hallway and smoke poured from the building. The blaze was extinguished. a room wall and flooring burned. Officials suspect electrical wires caused the fire.

Chaunckey Washington Chauncey

Neck exercises to prevent sagging and improve circulation

A short guide urges women to exercise the neck with head rotations and a floor lift. It describes a sequence: drop the head, rotate to each shoulder and chest, then reverse direction, followed by a face-down lift to relax tense neck muscles and boost circulation.

Four-Room Schoolhouse Serves Local Children

The building is a four room frame structure with Mr. and Mrs. M. K. Tucker as janitors. Teachers include Ruth Bridgewater Evelyn Sims Christine Porter and Zaa Close. One hundred fifty children attend the school.

M. K. Tucker Ruth Bridgewater Evelyn Sims Christine Porter Zaa Close

Easter Pageant Planned by Millfield Methodist Class

A pageant titled Gods Candles to be performed at Millfield Methodist Church Easter Sunday evening by Seekers of the Noblest Bible Class under Mrs Bertha Simpson. The 12 girls will stage candle lighting for an impressive service directed by Mrs Simpson and Miss Pauline Tracy. Sunrise prayer at 6 30 Easter morning. Admission extended to all.

Millfield Millfield Methodist Church Bertha Simpson Simpson Pauline Tracy

Noblest Bible Class Meeting in Mullfield

Seekers of the Noblest Bible Class of Mullfield Methodist Episcopal met at Miss Margaret Marshall's home with class president Miss Pauline Tracy in charge. Mrs. Leonard Simpson attended as teacher, and after the business session refreshments were served to class members Willo Powell Marietta Chadwell May Howard Helen Russell Clara Misner Kathryn Gillespie Grace Stace Hazel Willis Pauline Tracy and visitors Leonard Simpson junior and Mr and Mrs John Marshall.

Chauncey Mullfield Methodist Episcopal Churen Margaret Marshall Pauline Tracy Leonard Simpson Willo Powell Marietta Chadwell May Howard Helen Russell Clara Misner Kathryn Gillespie Grace Stace Hazel Willis Pauline Tracy and Quisitors Leonard Simpson and Son John Marshall

New Home Making Sewing Class Planned at The Plains

ORGANIZE NEW CLASS THE PLAINS, March 15. Mrs. T M Wolfe of Athens will be at The Plains School at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon to organize a new home making class in sewing. Members of her other class and new members are expected to join.

Plains T M. Wolfe Athens the Plains School

Pythian Sisters Chauncey Club Meets at Mrs Arthur Smith Home

Chauncey March meeting of the Past Chiefs Club of the Pythian Sisters will be held Thursday night at the home of Mrs. Arthur Smith on Main Street.

Chauncey Chiefs Club Pythian Sisters Arthur Smith Main Street

Wheels Within Wheels Applies to Eggs Too in Chauncey

Mrs Gabriel Pencelli of Chauncey reports finding a freak egg while preparing to bake. She broke a large egg and found a small egg with a hard shell inside, the small egg remaining intact.

Chauncey Gabriel Pencelli

Visit at Rose Farm Chauncey Ohio

March 15 report notes Mr and Mrs J Adams of Jackson Michigan visiting Mrs Adams son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs A L Preston in Chauncey during a trip to Rose Farm Ohio where they were entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs Harvey Bartoe Mrs Adams has recently recovered from a serious illness.

Rose Farm Chauncey

Mrs Swart Honored By Community In Chauncey

Chauncey on March 15 saw Mrs. Harry Swart honored by local residents in a community gathering. Attendees included neighbors and friends who praised her years of service and kindness to local families.

Chauncey Harry Swart Mem

Busy Bee Club Members Gather For Birthday Night

The Busy Bee Club met Friday at Mrs Glyde Jorden home on Mill Street to celebrate Mrs Swart birthday anniversary. Members present included Mrs Gabriel Pencelli Mrs Lawrence Tennerrill Mrs Dane Osborne Mrs Charles Sweeney Mrs Gerald Blackford Mrs Harry Swart Mrs Eddie Blackford and Mrs Jorden. The group planned to meet next Friday at Mrs A L Preston home.

Bers Busy Bee Club Glyde Jorden Mill Street Swart Gabriel Pencelli Lawrence Tennerill Dane Osborne Charles Sweeney Gerald Blackford Harry Swart Eddie Blackford Jorden A. L. Preston

Mrs Dean Family Moves to Converse Street Residence

Mrs John Dean and family relocate from Chauncey tower end to the Robinson property on Converse Street. They previously lived in Millfield then Sugar Creek before moving to Chauncey a few months ago.

Chauncey John Dean Tower End Robinson Property Converse Street Dean Millfield Sugar Creek

Mrs Ira Cunningham Walks Without Crutches

Chauncey residents report Mrs Ira Cunningham is able to be about her home without crutches after a seriously sprained ankle two weeks ago.

Chauncey Ira Cunningham

Fellowship Night Planned by Chauncey Church of Christ

Chauncey March 15 The Chauncey Church of Christ will observe a Fellowship Night on Thursday under the leadership of Rev Miles Hoon A program features a playlet by women from the Trimble Church of Christ The program and invitation committees list several named members and during the social hour refreshments will be served by the committee in charge All members and friends are invited.

Church of Christ Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Miles Hoon Trimbie Church of Christ Joe King Lauretta Fielder Ciel Cunningham Ruth Fiske Gladys Pickering Helen Howard

395 Families Aided By Chauncey Center

Chauncey committees report food distributed Saturday to 395 families in the district via the community commissary. Mine representatives include Guss Graham for Chauncey mine No 25 Ray Tucker for White Ash mine Pete Collins and L D Poston for Millfield mine and Herman Theisen Jr. for Gar field Nicholson Chauncey serves as general secretary of the committees.

Chauncey Chauncey Mine Guss Graham White Ash Ray Tucker Millfield Pete Collins L. Db Poston Herman Theisen Garfield Nicholson

Also Mentioned on This Page

D. A. KR Henry Home Helen Townsend Charles E. Fish Columbus Phil Robinson Robinson Phyllis Annette Mr. Robinson Nell F. Robinson Grosvenor Street SOC West Side Parent-Teacher Association Robert Will Fittie Bobby McArthur Will Herbert S. Burson Maplewood Drive Chauncey School Bradfied Messenger Chauncey, Millfield the Plains Millfield Church Mer Isaac Wilson Children’s Mittens Rurses Sherbets Chauncey Center
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