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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1933

Page

6

Home making guidance edited by Florence Brobeck era

Conducted for women readers by recognized authorities on home making topics. Editor Florence Brobeck leads a panel of associate editors including Ruth Campbell Edna Crabtree Louise Dixon Edna Ferguson Emily Lasts Frances Northcross Nancy Rowe and J Watson Shockley with George Thurn among advisory staff.

Florence Brobeck Ruth Campbell Edna R. Crabtree Louise Dixon Edna M. Ferguson Emily M Lasts Frances Northcross Nancy Rowe J. Watson Shockley George Thurn

All Athens Flocks to Pomeroy for Great Flood Viewing

Reporter Hazel Finsterwald notes a flood day crowd from Athens swarming to Pomeroy to view the Ohio River's high water. Front Street resembles a canal, merchants flee stock as water reaches doorsteps, locals report river rising an inch an hour, with many named residents and carloads of visitors partaking in the spectacle.

Hazel Finsterwald Athens Pomeroy Ohio River Venice Front Grand Canal Second Street Meigs County Front Street Ravenswood

Hopes Entertain at Bridge on Saturday

Mr and Mrs J G Hope hosted a bridge gathering at their Canaanville Road home on Saturday night. Mrs William H Erwin won the women high score prize and Mr Robert Stach of Pittsburgh took the men’s high score prize. Mrs William Fleck received the consolation prize.

J. G. Hope Canaanville Road William H. Erwin Robert Stach Pittsburgh William Fleck

W. C. S. Club Hosts Games At Wiseman Home

Miss Helen Wiseman hosted the W. C. S. Club at 15 Maple Street Saturday night. Guests included Irene Heightland Mary Finsterwald Katherine Merchant Blanche Verity Helen Beebe Virginia Tate Mary Howell Geraldine Stauffer Madge Howell Gladys Wiseman Gerald Stauffer Donald Sanders Floyd Scott Paul Ayers Robert Hutchinson Roger Dull and James Bratier.

Helen Wiseman Maple Street Irene Heightland Mary Finsterwald Katherine Merchant Blanche Verity Helen Beebe Virginia Tate Mary Howell Geraldine Stauffer Madge Howell Gladys Wiseman Gerald Stauffer Donald Sanders Floyd Scott Paul Ayers Robert Hutchinson Roger Dull James Bratier

Dinner Here Climaxes Home-Makers Study in Grandview Heights

The Nel sonville home-makers class ended an eight week Foods course taught by Mrs. Thomas M. Wolfe with a three course dinner at her Grandview Heights home. Members include Louise Spencer Helen McKibben Cecile Glenn Faye Bumgarner Auldean Flowers Ruth Butts Helen Linton Grace Linton Edith Bateman Imogene Brown Ruth Nixon Lucille Scott Edith Kineer Lenna Whitmore and Vivian Coakley. Mrs Wolfe active in child welfare teaches year round and plans an eight week unit on Home Furnishing and Home Management.

Thomas M. Wolfe Nelsonville Helen Linton Grace Linton Edith Bateman Imogene Brown Ruth Nixon Lucille Scott Edith Kineer Lenna Whitmore Vivian Coakley Wolfe

Needle Club meets at Mrs. Her bert Burson home

The Tuesday Needle Club is hosted by Mrs. Herbert Burson at 16 Maplewood Drive on Tuesday March 21 at 7 30 p m.

Joint Family Dinner Highlights Local Celebrations

The Standard Bearers meet at Mrs. F. M. McKay home Elmwood Place at 7 PM Tuesday. Goo Hillis and family visit from New Lexington to spend weekend with Mrs. Mulligan in poor health. Floyd Shaffer and W. F. Dicken mark 15th and 20th wedding anniversaries with a family dinner at the Shaffer home on The Plains. Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Skidmore and daughters visit from Detroit for a Delta Tau Delta reunion and initiation at 36 South College Street.

F. M. McKay Elmwood Place Michael Hillis Jerry Sally New Lexington Hillis Joseph Mlrgan Palmer Street Mulligan Floyd Shaffer W. EF. Dicken Mrs. Shaffer Plains W. Ll. Skidmore Elizabeth Ann Mary Jo Detroit, Mich Doctor Skidmore Ollie B. Skidmore South College Street Delta Tau Delta Fraternity

Sauce Suggestions and Pantry Staples for Busy Cooks

The article extols prepared sauces and concentrated tomato sauces as quick flavor boosters. It recommends mustard to brighten white sauces and meat dishes, discusses using commercial tomato sauce for convenience, and notes stock substitutes like bouillon and canned consomme for richer gravies and soups. It includes sample meals and serving ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Sans Souci Prep Dance Draws Fifty Couples

Fifty couples danced to Sammy Kaye's Orchestra at the Sans Souci Prep dance held at the Varsity. The grand march was led by Miss Katherine Reynolds and Mr. Merritt Preston, with chaperons Mrs. Hug gins Guthrie and Kimes. Also noted, Mr and Mrs Robert Ruth announce the birth of a son born Sunday March 19. grandparents listed as Mr and Mrs John Ruth and Mr and Mrs George McCollins.

Sammy Kaye Katherine Reynolds Prep Merritt Preston EF. R. Huggins A. FE. Guthrie F W. Kimes Sans Souci Robert Ruth Jerseyville John Ruth George McCollins Richland Avenue

Weber Family Attends Funeral in Columbus

Mr and Mrs Charles Weber and children Fred and Nell Weber traveled to Columbus Saturday for the funeral services of Mrs Helena Huntley. Burial followed at Walnut Grove Cemetery near Worthington. The visit included guests Lois and Betty McCoy and cousins Thea and Mary Virginia Williams who joined Sans Souci dance at the Varsity Inn. Norman Engh and daughter Betty of Waterford spent the weekend with Mrs Engh's parents at University Terrace.

Charles Weber Fred Weber Miss Nell Weber Columbus Mr. Weber Helena Huntley Walnut Grove Cemetery Worthington Lois McCoy Betty McCoy F. H. McCoy North Congress Street Thea Williams Mary Virginia Williams Zanesville Varsity Inn Norman Engh Garnet Beverage Betty Waterford Engh A. & Beverage University Terrace

Fed extends deadline for hoarded gold submission

Chicago March 20 authorities in Washington extended indefinitely the deadline for turning in hoarded gold as notified by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

Chicago Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Washington, D. C

Louis Tiffany Invented Favrile Glass in 1904

Louis Tiffany developed favrile iridescent enamel glass, a landmark in art glass. The invention transformed decorative glassmaking, influencing galleries and collectors worldwide.

Louis Tiffany

Lowest Cost Budget Contains Essentials of Healthy Foods

The American Child Health Association promotes a strict budget plan for child nutrition. It lists daily needs by groups: milk, bread and cereals, vegetables and fruit, eggs and meats, and fats. Tips include buying milk, whole grains, fresh vegetables, potatoes, and economical cuts, with emphasis on loose purchases and reduced meat.

American Child Health Association Dietitian

Senate Debates Tax Plan To Pay Farmers Bounties

The House approved a proposal to tax millers canners and packers to fund farmer bounties for reduced production. Critics warn of higher grocery prices while supporters say long term gains will boost consumer spending. Cotton Shippers denounce the plan as control by a Washington bureau over farming decisions and processor regulation.

American Cotton Shippers’ Association Secretary of Agriculture Washington

Weather Halts Work as Walls Near Completion

The text notes that rain slowed progress, but walls are now finished. The report implies construction activity was ongoing before weather intervened, with final wall completion achieved despite earlier delays.

Ohio University Band Delivers Memorable Memorial Auditorium Concert

The Ohio University Band directed by Prof. Curtis W. Janssen presented its annual concert Sunday night to about 1800 in Memorial Auditorium. The program mixed ensemble numbers with many solo performances and featured a German sextet. Works by Bach Mozart Beethoven Mendelssohn Wagner and Sibelius elevated the tone, with notable Wagnerian brass unanimity in the Bienzi overture. The band members wore tuxedos rather than the usual green and white uniforms for a striking effect.

Ohio University Curtis W. Janssen Memorial Auditorium Bach Mozart Beethoven Mendelssohn Wagner Sibelius

Walton League to Elect Officers at Athena Chapter Meeting

The Athena chapter of the Izaak Walton League will elect officers at a meeting Tuesday night at City Hall. A discussion on the community house planned for the league farm in Waterloo Township is on the agenda. Workers will continue weekend carpentry on the log cabin near the proposed lake on the Waterloo farm.

Athena Izaak Walton League City Hall League Waterloo Township Waterloo Farm

Spanish War Veterans Indignant Over Cuts

Northwestern Ohio Boosters' Association meeting in Findlay discussed Congress cuts to veteran compensation. Judge Edward S. Matthias of the State Supreme Court spoke as the principal speaker. The session reflected indignation at the federal reductions amid veterans' concerns.

Three Chicken Recipes From Pan Fry to Spalish Style

Three chicken preparation methods outlined for broilers or tender birds. Pan fry: season, roll in flour, fry. bake for crisper crust with baking powder. Spalish style uses butter, onion, ham, broth, tomatoes and rice baked in casserole. Chicken and ham supreme combines white meat, ham, onions mushrooms and cream baked with cheese topping.

Bermuda

Local News Briefs From Harrisonville and Surrounding Area

Harrisonville welcomes a daughter Pansy born March 13 to Mr and Mrs Dana Turner. Visits and patient news include Rue Graves slowly recovering from pneumonia at Holzer Hospital while A Graves and Carl Reeves family visit. Nell Carpenter and Faye Lyons host visit of William Gilmore’s family in Columbus. Upper story remodeling at Dell Jewell’s store proceeds with occupancy planned soon. William Stobert to move back April 1. Eunice Wyatt marries William Chase of Rutland on March 1. she is a 1933 Harrisonville High School graduate. Hod Williams and Mar Douglas visit Reedaville. Evelyn Hunter wife of Howard Hoops hospitalized in Huntington W V. no details available.

Dana Turner Pansy A. Graves Carl Reeves Betty Holzer Hospital Rue Graves Pearle Jordan Howard Clark William Gilmore Lawrence Nell Carpenter Faye Lyons Columbus Dell Jewell William Stobert Stobert Eunice Wyatt William Chase Rutland Miss Wyatt Harrisonville High School Hod Williams Mar! Douglas Howard Hoops Evelyn Hunter Huntington W. Va

Taylor Ridge Young People Hold Monthly Church Meeting

The Taylor Ridge class met at Freida Hanning’s home for a combined business and social night with Iris Kempton leading devotionals and Della Chalfant guiding games. Refreshments were served to many members including Hanning, Welling, Chalfant, Bulstrom, and others. visitors from Sugar Creek and Glouster joined, while Irene Golding visited relatives and neighbors hosted quilting at the Hefkins.

Freida Hanning Iris Kempton Della Chalfant Elizabeth W Hildabrand Vernice Welling Clea Glenna Hanning Ernest Chalfant Deloss Bulstrom Lawrence Lee Carl Hildabrand P. B. Chalfant Carl Welling Evan Davis James Golding John Iavis

Sunday Guests Visit Local Families

Redtown residents Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Hume and daughter Sylvia hosted Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kyltta along with Viola on Sunday. Greens Run couple Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Olbers visited with sons Billy and Emmett Jr. Clifford Olbers returned from Dayton. Tucson trip other relatives visit.

Sylvia Mathew Hume Viola Redtown Jack Kyltta Emmett Olbers Billy Emmett Jr Greens Run Fred Olbers Clifford Olbers Dayton John Davis Elmer Tucson Wallace Ault Albert Kempton Forrest Kelly Bobbie Gilcuster Robert Hanning Carl Welling G. B. Courtney Chauncey Esta Kytta Della Chalfant Freida Hanning Iris Kempton Elizabeth Hildabrand Vernice Welling Dwight Smith Wilfred Mulpas Lawrence Lee Glen McClelland George Clemons James Morrison Fred Heskins Akron W. D. Coey W. J. Golding Gladys Davis Eileen Glouster James Golding

Carbondale Carnival and Local Visits Highlight Week

The Carbondale school carnival at the K of P Hall drew large attendance. Families including the Risleys attended Mrs Daisy Risley’s funeral in Elliotville. Visitors from Columbus Athens and Toledo dropped by relatives here while new birth announced in the area.

K. of P. Hall Carbondale School Sam Risley Frank Risley Lewis Daisy Risley Elliotville Lester Pittman Union Furnace Charles Auker C. BE. Harbarger Dewey Arnold Barberton Eunice Tremaine Columbus Robert Dunnett James Dunnett Toledo Guy Lowry Robert Frank Amy Pollock Rose Partlow Athens W. A. Doolittle Ethel Thomas Chillicothe Nora Frank Hazel Dora Hoak Herbert Walters Near Here Velma Ben Beckler Theodore Hawk New Marshfield

Revival Meetings Begin in Alfred by Alfred Reverend McCormick

Alfred Reverend McCormick started revival meetings in Alfred on March 12 inviting the public to attend. Mr and Mrs Gordon Harding and daughter Ruth of Marietta and Mr and Mrs Charles Betzing and daughter were noted as attendees.

McCormick Alfred Gordon Harding Ruth Marietta Charles Betzing Daugh

Local Social Notes From Pratts Fork Area

A fragmentary social column records visits and stays among residents including Bernice Swan family, Mr and Mrs Dana Swan, Mrs Vesta Bent, Flora Tuttley, Leota Matiac Plains, Ruth Shumway, Shia Fay Swartz, Haze dred Christy of Silver Ridge, W Robinson, Glenn, Howard Fish, Reverend McCormick, Wil Follroy, J M Bentz, Ida Ridewey, Mahe Warits, Vern Shumwa, and other local households as they hosted and visited over the weekend and prior days.

Ter Bernice Dana Swan Vesta Bent Flora Marie Tuttley Pratts Fork Leota Wil Follroy J. M. Bentz Bentz Ida Ridewey Chester Mahe Reuben Cherry Vern Shumwa Mr. and Mens Eroy

Lest We Forget Beer Drinking Artistry Described

New York on March details a veteran artist explaining the proper way to drink beer to commemorate prohibition era habits. The guidance emphasizes a steady grip and a measured tilt to let gravity carry the beer down the throat.

New York March

MELLOGLO Skin Remedy Ad Claims Smooth Coverage

An advertising blurb from Zenner Co promotes MELLOGLO a new skin product. It claims a smooth even finish lasts longer and hides fine lines pores with a tax free sales note. The copy uses emphatic phrases to urge purchase.

Zenner Co

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