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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1932

Page

6

McClure Burnett Bridge Party Hosts Six Tables at Home

Mrs J H McClure and Mr and Mrs C O Burnett entertained twenty four guests with six bridge tables at 32 Grosvenor Street. Albany attendees included C N Jones of Albany High School faculty and Mrs Jones Edward Lasch Clarence Vorhey. Green and white St Patrick color theme set the decor. Prizes awarded: Mrs J D Haskins women’s high score. Dr J D Haskins men’s high score. C N Jones men’s top score. R J Studer women’s second high score. Mrs BE Bibbee fifth and traveling score prize.

J. H. McClure Burnett Bridge McClure Grosvenor Street C. N. Jones Albany High School Jones Edward Lasch Clarence Vorhey Albany J. D. Haskins R. J. Studer BE. C. Bibbee

Guest Wins Second Score of Bridge Club

Mrs. Thomas E. Byrne guest and winner of the second high score trophy at the bridge club meeting held Thursday evening at her home, 310 East State Street. Mrs. Clay Milar took the top score prize. Hostess honored St Patrick’s Day with green and white table decor and Irish symbols. Mrs. William F. Smiley was present.

East State Street Bridge Club Thomas E. Byrne Clay Milar William F. Smiley

Child's Opportunity Topic For Parents Club Meeting

Home of Mrs James Cox at 12 Stewart Street hosted a Friday night meeting of the Child Study Club. The discussion centered on Your Child's Opportunity from The Parents Magazine, urging balance in parental guidance to avoid overemphasis on early specialization while valuing talents, traditions, and ambition.

James Cox Stewart Street the Parents’ Magazine The

Woman's Relief Corps Adds Four to Roll

The Woman's Relief Corps initiated four candidates at Friday's Red Men's Hall meeting. New members are Mrs. Carl Finsterwald Mrs. Walter C. Thomas Mrs. Warren Roush of Athens and Mrs. Charles Wonder near Albany. A 7 o'clock business meeting preceded the regular work with a social period featuring Saint Patrick's Day refreshments. Dan kees Mr. John Sprague arrived Saturday from the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine to spend Easter vacation with his parents at 53 Morris Avenue.

Oman Relief Corps Red Men's Hall Carl Finsterwald Walter C. Thomas Warren Roush Athens Charles Wonder Albany Dan Kees John Sprague School of Medicine University of Cincinnati Morris Avenue

Miss Apgar Talks to Club on Bicentennial

Genieve Apgar associate professor of English at Co University spoke to the Current Events Club on the bicentennial in Washington. Photos from her trip impressed the members and guests Mrs Hartman and Mrs Renkenberger attended. Mrs Worthman and Mrs Ondis were elected to represent the club at the state convention in Sanctuaky on May 25.

Vis Genevieve Apgar Co University Washington Wilson Smith Morris Avenue Smith W. H. Worthman Lewly Ondis Sanctuaky

Mrs Lee Hostess at Daughter's Home Circle Meeting

Mrs T Lee hosted a social at the home of Livy Earl Marquis at 58 South Cemetery Street Friday night. Mrs I N McHarg presided as president. twelve members and five visitors attended. Two readings by Alma Hudson, entertainment by Putieo, and honors awarded to Lillian Pierce, Mary Knox, and Etta Johnson. Visitors included Miss Opal Wells and Mrs Clarence Roach. Next meeting set for Mrs Jesse Mansfield on Mulberry Street.

H. Circle Livy Earl Marquis South Cemetery Street HH. T. Lee I. N. McHarg Alma Hudson Putieo Lillian Pierce Mary Knox Mies Etta Johnson Opal Wells Alrs Clarence Roach Kirs Stirs Frank Cross H. A. Junod Jesse Mansfield Mulberry Street

Woman's Society Presents Home Missions Work in Lenten Meet

The Woman's Society of First Methodist Church held a Friday afternoon Lenten offering meeting. Rev. Svelety led devotions, scriptures were read, and child training articles discussed. New members named, stewardship education urged, and thanks given for a fruit barrel sent to the Deacon Home. A Rome Mission program featured readings and demonstrations by several members.

Omaivs Hlery Michael Gertrude Ang Koper George Coe Nelson McDaniel N. Welk Ralph Woods L. W. Russell P. G. Dowler W. Ey ‘Clark W. B. Drake Viole Thomas Ed Cole John Gillette

Beatas Hold Formal Banquet at Hillcrest Inn

A Beata formal banquet was held at Hillcrest Inn at 6 o'clock following Tough house initiation. Miss Frances Kempton presided at the hams affair with hostess Miss Clyste Rosser and guests including Clyste Raabe Mi quls and others. Attending preps included Cather ine Barstow and Iva Mae Ro among alumnae. Rev H BE Wright and daughter Margaret Wright visited from Gristol, Indiana, with Prof Allen B. Kresge in Athens for Easter vacation.

Beata Hilcrest Inn Frances Kempton Pearl Street Clyste Rosser Clyste Raabe Miquls Mare Mary Nagle Gyrce Wood Pauline Fishbaugh Laura Henderson Catherine Barstow Kaugh Iva Mae Ro Mary Schulte Carol Hope H. BE. Wright Sigs Margaret Wright Gristol Ind Maotor Miss Wright Allen B. Kresge Fist. Carpenter Street Kresge Wright Elkhart J.P. Wetherholt Tom Gallipolis Athens

Pauline Cone Wins Chi Omega Costume Prize At Dance

Chi Omega Sorority held its annual color costume dance at the Varsity Inn on Friday night with new initiates presenting the event. Pauline Cone, an active member, dressed as Peter Pan in green trousers, orange collar, and red feather, and won best costume.

Pauline Cone Peter Pankins Chi Omega Alling Chi Omega Sorority Varsity Inn Peter Pan

Past Chiefs Club Holds All Day Meet and Lew

Temple No 178 held an all day meeting and regrey Thursday at the home of Mrs Burdette Elliott Street. At noon 2 potluck dinner was served to Past Chiefs and visitors listed, plus several local residents and relatives attending weekends visits.

Temple No. 178 Burdette Elliott Street Frank , Cross H. T. Wise Earl Mary I. N. McHarg John Kilpatrick Gierma Burt Harry Atkins More F. E. Burdette W. C. Jones Mark Pritenard Charles Mills Margaret Wma Walburn P Ve

Akron figures seek 25 percent cut in Summit estate tax

Gus Kasch former state legislator and James McCausland former city auditor both of Akron asked the State Tax Commission in Columbus today to order a 25 percent horizontal cut in the Summit County estate tax valuations.

Columbus State Tax Commission Gus Kasch James McCausland Akron Summit County

Calendar Delphian Society Meets at Mrs Wheaton Home

Local clubs schedule meetings this week with various hosts and times. Betsy Ross Sewing Club gathers Thursday afternoon at 2, Mrs Thomas Gibson hosts on Mar Avenue. Several groups delay or relocate due to church events and student activities at Ohio University and East Side PTA.

Betsy Ross Sewing Club Mes. Thoms &,Gibson Mar Avernue

Ledge Opera Night and Supper Meeting Report

A Bre day night gathering of Sereno boroslyce Noe independent Order members split into two teams to measure attendance calls to sick members and pew memberships. The organizing side funded the Friday supper. Several visitors and Athens lodge members attended including A. K. Collins William Smith Walter Burson Arthur Coffey and many others from Mason Mason Lodge Coolville Clinton and Marshfield lodges.

Sereno Boroslyce Noe Order of Old Bellows Che A. K. Collins William Smith Walter Bureson Arthur Coffey A. ©. Osborn Mason Lodge Mason Ohio Wriend Love Chauncey OQ. Richeson L. M. Walden Coolville Rhodes Clinton Lodge New Vienna Marshited W. Shaffer Wiliam Cooper Arthur Conkey J. H. Gebert J. BE. Kelly Carmi Shafter Athens Charles Jordan William Brooks Jesse Mansfield R. Il Marlow Wiltam Cameron J. HH. Rice J. R. Harvey J. W. Bauer T. Hayes Stanton James Elmer, Finsterwald Lewis Carpenter F. J. Sims James Cox Herman Secoy John Wyckolf J. E. Morrison Walle Jam Madison D. D. Chappelesr Arthur Brooks P. Be, Shirley Aa. P. Hatch EB. Droz H. B. Sutton L. C. Nye

First Steel on New Span To Be Erected

First steel on the new South Bridge at Athens will be erected early this week according to E F Lackey of C R Boulton Construction. Piers are prepared to receive girders spanning the river. Wood forms have been removed from the abutment and work progresses near the north end.

Athens E. F. Lackey C. R. Boulton Construction Company Jackson

Miners Held for Vinton County Jury in Highway Robbery Case

Millfield and Chauncey coal miners were brought from Athens by sheriff and deputies to face highway robbery charges linked to an assault at Thompson Mine. Defendants include Charney Smith Clarence Stem Worth Peyatt Earl Harshman Samuel Canter Clyde Canter Pearl Canter Mike Leonard Virgil Rutter Fred Hanan Fred Grandstaff Harlan Mullin and Clarence Mullin. Grandstaffs Harshmans Canters posted 1500 bonds. others jailed. Grand Jury to consider charges April 11. Irish jokes to Maecenas Literary Club meeting Tuesday at Wade Bean home.

McArthur Millfield Chauncey Athens Harold Partee van Jolson Charles Moore Thompson Mine Vinton County Charney Smith Clarence Stem Worth Peyatt Earl Harshman Samuel Canter Clyde Pearl Canter Mike Leonard Virgil Rutter Fred Hanan Fred Grandstaff Harlanon Clarence Mullin Grandstaffs Harshmans Carnters Clarence Mullins Grand Jury

Rome Grange to Meet at Stewart March 23

Rome Grange will meet at its hall in Stewart on Wednesday night March 23. An program is planned with Stewart High School students providing music. The Rome Juvenile Grange also meets at the same time. Mrs. M. M. Merrick announces the juvenile session. Members will answer roll call with an Irish story or joke. A reading by Mrs. Fred Laughlin and a discussion on spraying trees amid low fruit prices are scheduled.

Stewart Home Grange Rome M. M. Merrick Grange Stewart High School Sirs Fred Laughlin

Warm Weather Follows Local Blizzard Hits Athens District

A local blizzard in the Athens district gave way to milder conditions as forecasts predicted a warm-up. Mrs. C. N. France reports highs reaching 61 degrees Friday with upper forties Saturday morning. The Hocking River fell from over eight feet to about 5.10 feet by Saturday morning.

Athens Mercury C. N. France Hocking France

Schedule for Scout Meetings Unchanged

The Athens Boy Scouts keep their weekly timetable with Troop Two on Monday, Troop One on Tuesday, Troop Three on Thursday, and Troop Four on Friday. All meetings occur in the scout club rooms at First M B Church. Scoutmaster Ray Dupler praised last Monday’s Court of Honor as one of the largest turnout of boys passing the tests.

Athens Boy Scouts Tuesda M. B Ray Dupler

Longsville Family Returns Home After Visit

Mrs Uaie Howell and her two sons return to their Columbus home Wednesday after spending several weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs C G Kenna in Longsville.

Uaie Howell Columbus C. G. Kenna

Grapes and family visit uncle BR Grapes Friday

Nathan Kennedy visits his daughter and Mr and Mrs Smith of Bradbury. Searles returns home after extended visit. Chivis Searles back Tuesday after months away. Clarice Whitmer spends Tuesday with brother Milton Wolf in Racine. Buckhorn School misses Monday due to car trouble. Mrs Foley teacher. Fred Winn rural carrier. cars near Stout School damaged but no injuries. John Colwell of Danville dies after illness. funeral Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at residence.

Ros Grapes Nathan Kennedy Ecelis Smith Bradbury Searles Pomeroy Chivis Searles Sandusky FL Whitmer Clarice Milton Wolf Racine Buckhorn School Foley Fred Winn Stout Folk Mr. Winn George Jenk R. L. Gray John Colwell Danville

Arrest of William Jones at Athens Drug Store

William Jones of South Court Street was arrested Friday night in an Athens drug store after police were summoned by a clerk reporting Jones appeared intoxicated.

William Jones South Court Aens Athens Pol Jones

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McClure-Burnett Babette Dalheimer Riley Meese Hall Daviel Beauty Shop Fhone Over Fair Store Child’s Opportunity Woman’s Relief Corps Miss Apgar the Vogue Beauty Shop Court St Rose Collins Gox Ethel Collins Dial Bettie Shop Mrs. Lee Woman’s Society Beatas Hillcrest Paramount Beauty Shoppe Union St Vern Fulton Inett Temple Catherine Croy Thomas J. Byrne Pauline Jones Mareh Past Chiefs Club Martin S$. McVay Shaker Heights Cleveland H. R. McVay North Congress Street Gwynn Sanders Helen Kittle Marysville Olive Herron New Marshfield J. D. Cooper Dorr Jones Robert Mont Jones Central Avenue H. F. Burnett Marion QO. Burnett North High Street Charles Zimmerman Circleville C. D. Brewer Fort Cintom Lewis Rosser Brewer Fred Armeld Lawrence K. Dupier Harry M. Roach Louise Roach Fr. Fiegal Zanesville Philip Woodworth Eugens FE. Woodworth Franklin Avenue Delphisn Literary Society Fred Wheaton Maplcewood Drive Anne Keating Ohio University East Side Parent- Teacher Association C. M. Coulter North College Street Pallas Club Aan Progressive Literary Club Guy Graham New Mansfield Road D. R. Zenner Utah Place Church of the Good Shepherd Homer Brown Hocking Street Majestic G. W. Hopkins Radio and Electric Shop Berry Hotel Bldg Ledge Rell Maecenas Literary Club MT Wade Bean U30 West State Street Bibles Southern Olio Electric Rome Grange Longsville Ceear Weseon Optometric Service Athens, Ohio Potter Drug & Chemical Corp Malden Mass McCrone Guthrie’s Corner Court
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