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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1933

Page

3

Birthday Party Attendance Noted With Young Guests

Report describes a birthday gathering for nine year old daughter Baughman held at her home on March 29 with invited guests including Lu Grones Jane Mac korie Allen Elizabeth DeMolet Betty Lee Bean Donna Bean Dolores Chinnen Orland Worley Max Evan Jones IV Willard Bean William White John DeMolet Jane yadelle Francis Virginia Dorothy Bean Buddy Bean and others present for games and refreshments.

Baughman V. Baughman Ie Lu Grones Jane Mackorie Allen Elizabeth Ito DeMolet Betty Lee Yadel Bean Donna Lee Ih Bean Dolores Chinnen Orland Worley Max Evan Jones IV Willard Bean William White

Art Exhibit and Musical Program at School

At 9 45 oclock Wednesday the Parent-Teacher Association hosts an art exhibit by the children and a musical program directed by Miss at the school building. Dr Whitehouse of Ohio University is noted in relation to the event.

Porter speaks on guiding youths toward occupations

Dr James P Porter of Ohio University spoke to the Junior-Senior High School Parent-Teacher Association on Helping Our Boys and Girls Select An Occupation. After the talk, Seventh Grade performances featured piano solos, monologues, and songs by the Seventh Grade Girls Glee Club. Mrs E R Walker presided at a brief business session in Mrs Fred Wheaton’s absence. Edna M Way hosts PEO Sisterhood at her Ellis Hall studio Wednesday at 7 50 PM. Mary G Ness hosts tea and social at 48 University Terrace Wednesday from 3 to 5 PM for the Foreign Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church.

James P. Porter Ohio University Doctor Porter Virginia Porter Jean Hout Glee Club Donna Kelly Marjorie Malone Helen Downs E. R. Walker Fred Wheaton Edna M. Way P. E. O. Sisterhood Ellis Hall Mary G. Ness University Terrace Foreign Missionary Society First Methodist Church

Clover Farm Stores Meeting Postponed Amid High Water

The Clover Farm Stores general membership meeting in Southeastern Ohio was postponed to next Monday at 7 PM due to high water. A 35 cover dinner preceded last night’s board meeting led by secretary B F Davis.

Ohio Clover Farm Hotel Berry B. F. Davis Carl H. Beasley

Friendly Chats on Tea Time and Spring Hints

A column discusses Mrs Roosevelt’s tea time influence and midwest habits mising tea hour norms. It notes hot strong tea, bread and butter sandwiches, and children enjoying 3 30 tea. It mentions Easter bonnets, Forth Patrick shop windows, and memories of Easter morning egg feasts.

Hyson

Athens Fans Hear Paderewski In Flooded Memorial Hall

In Columbus Memorial Hall Sunday March 19 Paderewski the Polish pianist drew Athens attendees including Prof. and Mrs. Ondis Prof. Hill and Miss Hill Mrs. Gill and daughter Miss Gill Prof. Starcher Miss Dunham and others. Audience stayed to cheer until stage hands removed the piano despite dim lighting and post concert delays. Flooding forced some fans to detour via Circleville Route 56 or be helped through high water on the way home.

Athens Paderewski Memorial Hall Columbus Lewis A. Ondis Victor Hill Elma Hill C. M. Gill Jane Gill George Starcher Esther Dunham Mary Helen Fretta Circleville

Plan to Form County Council of Unemployed Urged

The Plains League of Unemployed met in the school auditorium to advocate a County Council of Unemployed. A reconstruction program aired from Washington by the National Joint Committee on Unemployment was endorsed. Leagues formed in Kimberly and Gloucester, with more planned.

County Council of Unemployed Plains League of Unemployed Washington National Joint Committee On Unemployment Kimberly Glouster

Eagle and Lion clash in London play at Alumni Memorial

University cast presents So This Is London at Alumni Memorial Auditorium on Wednesday night with proceeds going to the Athens County Child Welfare Committee and the Ohio University Student Loan Fund. Ticket sales were brisk at Logan's with many seats still unreserved. The cast is coached to project loudly as patriotic themes punctuate the plot.

London Alumni Memorial Auditorium Athens County Child Welfare Committee Ohio University Student Loan Fund Logan's Cooper Department of Speech

Japan and Missions Topic at Church Service

Allan V. Wiley of Athens High School will speak at the Presbyterian Church midweek service Wednesday at 7 PM on Japan and Modern Missions. He and Mrs. Wiley have relatives in Japan and he has studied Japanese life.

Allan V. Wiley Athens High School Presbyterian Church Japan Wiley

World War Veteran Dies Near Athens

Raleigh Robinson 40 of Strouds Run died after a several week illness from arterial hypertension with myocardial failure. Born in Harrison County West Virginia he served 11 months in France in World War II and belonged to the Red Men Lodge. Survived by wife Pearl Reynolds Robinson two children Charles and Lorraine father Bruce Robinson Carthage two sisters Bessie Mary Ira Carthage and Lawrence Caton Akron funeral plans pending.

Raleigh Robinson Strouds Run Mr. Robinson Harrison County W. Va Red Men Lodge France Pearl Reynolds Robinson Charles Lorraine Bruce Robinson Carthage Bessie Mary Ira Lawrence Caton Akron

Probate Court Hears Brooks Will In Athens County

In Athens County Probate Court a petition for the probate of the will of Homer Criss Brooks was filed with a March 24 hearing date before Probate Judge 8 M Johnson. The will reportedly bequeaths all real and personal property to his wife Dessie Brooks. A certified copy of Nettie W Herron’s Hamilton County probate was admitted here by Judge Johnson, noting the entire estate in Athens County goes to Cora A Haskett of Indiana.

Homer Criss Brooks Athens County 8. M. Johnson Dessie Brooke Nettie W. Herron Hamilton County Johnson Cora A. Haskett Indiana

Husbands Guests of Monday Night Bridge Club Dinner

Members of the Monday Night Bridge Club entertained their husbands at a dinner and bridge night at the Hotel Berry. Dinner began at 6 50 with 24 covers. Prizes went to Mrs Bibbee and Mrs Moler for women high scores and Major Johnson and Mr McClure for men.

Berry E. L. Miller CC. O. Burnett E. ©. Bibbee W. EF. Moler M. Johnson J. H. McClure

Week's Auto License Tag Sales Totals Revealed

Seven passenger car tags at seven dollars each and one at nineteen dollars yielded fifty dollars. Other sales included one truck tag for ten and a pair of trailer tags for four dollars, bringing the week’s official total to seventy five dollars and fifty cents.

David Johnson

Intoxication Arrests Reported for Two Men

Oscar Llewellyn and Harry Slaughter were arrested last night on intoxication charges and will be arraigned before Mayor R. Wood today.

Oscar Llewellyn Harry Slaughter R. &. Wood

Infielders Lead Four Player-Managers in Major Leagues

Four player-managers in the majors are infielders and three are at first base. Bill Terry of the Giants Charley Grimm of the Cubs and Lew Fonseca of the White Sox are the others. Joe Cronin of the Senators is a shortstop.

Bill Terry Giants Charley Grimm Cubs Lew Fonseca White Sox Joe Cronin Washington Senators

Hawaiian rookie Ted Nobriga joins Cardinals spring tryout

Hawaiian pitcher Ted Nobriga, a rookie being tried by the St. Louis Cardinals this season, hails from the Hawaiian Islands.

Ted Nobriga St. Louis Cardinals Hawaiian Islands

Figures Don’t Lie On Golf Scores

Recent statistics show that only 10 of every 400 golfers break 80 with regularity, highlighting how rare peak scores are among players.

Stuart Erwin Ranked Quick Thinker In Hollywood

Star of The Crime of the Century Stuart Erwin is praised as one of Hollywood's fastest minds though his on screen persona is slow witted.

Stuart Erwin Hollywood

Fourth tryolt George Murray joins major league ranks

George Murray, Chicago White Sox pitching recruit, has appeared in the big leagues three times previously with the New York Yankees in 1922, the Boston Red Sox in 1923, and the Washington Senators in 1924.

George Murray Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Washington Senators

Hitler seeks supreme rule as Reichstag convenes in Potsdam

In Potsdam the Reichstag opens as Hitler asks to unite supporters and destroy foes. Hindenburg praises the chancellor while banners honor old Germany. The government prepares to empower Hitler to rule by decree until 1937, granting him absolute dictatorial authority.

Potsdam U.P Adolf Hitler Reichstag Germany Paul von Hindenburg Hitler Frederick the Great Hindenburg

Grade Schools Open Hit Pin Tournament Amid Rain Delays

Athens grade school athletes from Central Putnam Mechanicsburg and East Side edge past wet conditions to begin the Hit Pin Baseball Tournament. East Side hosts Putnam and Central plays Mechanicsburg with girls and boys teams each fielding one entrant per school. Winners advance to Thursday night semifinals as individual marble and jack events start Saturday morning, announced by Arthur Rhoads, Rufus Putnam director.

Hocking Athens Central Putnam Mechanicsburg East Side Mechaniisburg Arthur Rhoads Rufus Putnam

Glouster High Alumni Meeting Announced

An alumni meeting for Glouster High School is announced for Wednesday night at 8 o'clock at the high school building. The notice requests attendance from graduates and mentions the event will discuss school activities and future plans.

Glouster Glouster High School T O'Clnck

Mrs. Harper Is Dead Former McConnelsville Woman

Mrs. Julia Harper of Mansfield a former McConnelsville resident died Sunday at her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Jasper Barrel Mansfield Funeral services will be held in McConnelsville Wednesday at 1 p m She was widow of John Harper longtime Morgan County sheriff She leaves a son Charles Harper of Marietta and other relatives.

McConnelsville Glouster Julia Harper Mansfield Clyde Harper

Reception for New Church Members Delayed to Wednesday

Glouster reports a postponed reception for church of Christ new members. Originally set for last night, the event resumes Wednesday at 7 pm with instructions and a 7 30 pm welcome program, music, talks, and light refreshments.

Glouster Church of Christ Parent-Teacher Association

Repairs Planned for Athens Armory by Ohio National Guard

Bids for repairs on the Athens State Armory will be accepted soon. Captain Thearre W. Shafer notes the work includes a warm air duct, fire doors, new windows and paint, roof mends, radiator fixes, and a basement shower replacement. Architect Fred W. Elliott inspected the building February 28.

Athens State Armory Thearre W. Shafer 166Th Infantry Ohio National Guard Fred W. Elliott State Armory Columbus Athens Shafer Ohio

Glouster Playset Earns For PTA

Glouster High School presented the play Arizona under Supt. Thomas W. Figiey at a five cent admission. Door receipts totaled 25.40 at the Glouster P. T. A. meeting. The show was repeated at the request of the audience after a brief business session choosing officers for the next year.

Glouster Arizona Glouster High School Thomas W. Figiey Glouster P. T. A

Evangelist Shultz to speak on United States prophecy

Evangelist Shultz of Logan will present a Bible lecture at the Welsh Baptist Church Thursday at 7 30 pm. The talk titled United States In the Light Of Prophecy What Does the Bible Say About It will be open to the public.

Gloustor Evangelst Shultz Logan Welsh Baptist Church United States

Knox-Woodworth manager Charles Knox returns to Guouster store

Charles Knox of Athens, manager of the Knox Woodworth Furniture Co., visited the Guouster store for the first time since December illness. He had flu and complications kept him bedridden, but now shows clear signs of recovery with further improvement expected in the coming weeks.

Guouster Charles Knox Athens Knox- Woodworth Furniture Co

Surprise Wedding Party Honours Trimble Couple

In Trimble at the Grange hall a surprise party celebrated the marriage of Grace Watkins and James Duncan, announced last week. Fifty-one attendees included York Grange guests. A mock wedding, games, ice cream and cake followed. the couple received two electric floor lamps.

Lydia Watkins Jacksonville Otto Duncan Fierce Ridge

Surprise Birthday Dinner For Mrs Hedfelt

A surprise birthday dinner was held for Mrs. Mary Hedfelt at her home in Glouster on Sunday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Mandt of Huntington West Virginia Mr. and Mrs. William Heiser of Jacksonville and several local attendees.

Glouster Mary Hedfelt John Mandt Huntington W. Va William Heiser Jacksonville W. T. Hermey Corning Catharine Schroppe Chauncey William Echstenkamper A. He Chute Cecens Bobbie This City

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