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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1934
Page
5
Four middle aged husbands discuss the difficulties of domestic life and why marriage often fails. One man would insist on partnership and shared finances, another would train his wife like a protégé, and a fourth would make life with his wife engaging and mutually supportive.
A list of crossword style clues references a prominent educator, terms for various clues range from animals to titles, deities, and locations. The collection includes hints for a head of college, skin features, and classical figures, forming a themed puzzle set.
Nelsonville teachers receive a full month's back pay totaling fourteen thousand dollars after a Columbus arrival of funds. The payment clears bills owed by the Board of Education to January first and advances arrearage to mid January.
The Athens Messenger promotes pattern 1802 for a luncheon or theatre look with a high neckline sleeves and back sash waist treatment. Sizes 12 through 20 with 358 yards 39 inch fabric for size 16. Includes sewing instructions. Book and pattern offered together for 25 cents.
Columbus man F. W. Kuhkle detailed his South Africa posting near Johannesburg for Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. He described government wildlife reserves with 20000 plus lions, mining depths around 6000 feet, Kaffir labor as primary workforce, and limited road networks. He noted a mild day climate with cool nights and a trunk of souvenirs.
The Chippewa Club of the Presbyterian Church meets Friday at 7 30 PM with a widener roast and business talk. Four new members James Barrows James Sterling Bennie Sterling and Kossuth Doolittle join. The group plans a two week Buckeye Lake vacation with a cottage, aiming to grow beyond last year’s 11 boys. Mark Herrold leads this month. Paul Wolfe is secretary treasurer.
Nelsonville and Haydenville residents travel to Beaverton Michigan for the funeral of Rolland C. Hardgrove 77 born in California but longtime Nelsonville resident. He died at his daughter’s Battle Creek home. Surviving are his wife, two daughters in Michigan and two sons George and Shell.
Murray City guests and visitors include Mr. and Mrs. James Russell of Stewart with Dr. and Mrs. E A Person. Mrs. Margaret Carnes of Millfield visiting relatives. Mrs. Charlies Bittner and Mrs. Laura Smith in Columbus. Other travelers from Longstreth Lancaster Akron spent weekends with local families.
Mrs. Mary Sheppard announces the marriage of her daughter Lucile to Roy Ceope of Nelsonville at Point Pleasant West Virginia last Saturday March 17 They reside in a newly furnished cottage on Adams Street and are at home to friends. Earl Pyles pleads not guilty to non support of a minor child and is bound over to the grand jury on a $200 bond the affidavit filed by Elizabeth Pyles.
Murray City High School Alumni Association plans its annual alumni banquet for Saturday, May 5. Thelma Jaynes and Ruth Brooker collect the yearly dues of 25 cents.
Mrs Robert Bateman has returned to her home on St Johns Street from Cherrington Hospital Logan where she underwent an operation.
Dave Bryan of this city was found guilty after a hearing in Mayor Holland’s court on Tuesday. He had pleaded not guilty to operating a vehicle while intoxicated. The incident involved a collision with a car owned by Henry Schlinger of Buchtel near Fourth and Chestnut Streets on March 13. Sentence deferred pending possible motion for a new trial.
Fifty five members of the High School Glee Club of Carbon Hill will participate in the Spring Music Festival to be held in Logan on March 30.
Nelsonville report states Mrs Ed Kourt who suffered a Monday stroke affecting her left side shows slight improvement.
Nelsonville brief notes the Orbiston School Grades will stage a dramatic musical program The Mother Speaks Thursday night March 22 at 7 30 o clock in Nelsonville. Funeral services for Benjamin Nutter were held Tuesday at New Straitaville Methodist Church He is survived by his widow three daughters Juanita Della and Iole and three sons Walter William and Harry.
Mr and Mrs Walter Keplar announce the birth of a son named Billie Lee at the home of Mrs Kep lars parents Mr and Mrs Ed Foughty in Athens.
A car fire in a Warren's Funeral Home garage set off an alarm at the fire department yesterday afternoon. The fire was extinguished with no damage reported.
An unusually interesting Buchtel PTA meeting is planned for Thursday night at 7 30. Miss Bookman and Miss King lead the program with Miss Cavanaugh, York Township health nurse, as guest speaker.
All officers and members of the D. A. degree team are asked to be present Friday night for practice sessions.
The Cosmopolitan Club meeting planned for Friday night March 23 in Nelsonville is postponed to a later date.
Tom Call, colored, held on suspicion after arriving two weeks ago as a vagrant. In Middleport, Homer Hartley’s house on Laurel and Sycamore burned Tuesday evening from a kitchen chimney fire. first floor furniture saved. fire contained by the local department. owned by Capt. George Howder. Mr and Mrs Patrick Lochary and son Charles from Lincoln Hill visited Cincinnati. Mr and Mrs Theodore Ebersbach of West Main Street visited Columbus.
Members of the Shakespeare Club were entertained Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C. J. Rhodes. Mrs. Harry Ohlinger read a paper as part of the meeting program.
The March issue of the Ohio Alumni distributed today features alumni news from Ohio University. It highlights C Lindsay Ricketts class of 1883, renowned for collecting calligraphy books and his work and collections.
Mrs Sam Ambrose from New Straitsville visited Nelsonville with her mother Mrs Ed Kourt. William Morgan traveled to Columbus to bring home Mrs Morgan and Mrs L D Johnson and Mrs Cecil Shafer who spent three weeks motor touring Florida.
After a severe winter gardeners slow to start with sweet pea seeds the popular plant due to St Patrick Day planting lore. Hardware stores report slow tool sales compared with last year while mild weather delays have kept many plans homebound. Families plan vegetables for home consumption and seek land near or outside town for gardens.
Albany March 21 The next round of the eighth grade basketball tournament will be played in the gym tonight with Trimble meeting Albany boys and girls teams. Albany teams previously defeated Carbondale a week ago. Mrs. L F Miller Mrs D W Hoffee and Mrs Wm Gillogly were named Easter program committee at M E Church services.
The Ladies Aid Society held an all day quilting party at the church. Mr and Mrs Blaine Chalfant of Jacksonville visited their parents Mr and Mrs P B Chalfant Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Elmer Davis were guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Sayre in Trimble. Helen Kilcoski returned home from Giouster where she had been employed. Mrs Bert Palmer of Trimble was here Monday with her children Mr and Mrs George Herbert.
The Awakening a sketch of Persia will be presented tonight at 7 o clock in the Athens Presbyterian Church by Westminster Fellowship members for the benefit of adult members of the congregation. At 8 o clock the Session will meet for the reception of new members.
Mrs James H Boden died at 11:30 p m yesterday at her Morris Avenue home from heart trouble. She leaves two sons James and John and a daughter Mrs J Paul Sauvageot of Akron. Funeral services will be held at the home Friday at 2 p m with burial in New Marshfield Cemetery.
The annual spring conference of the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs will be in Cleveland from April 10 to 13. Arrangements led by Miss Elizabeth Haymaker of Ravenna, the president, indicate attendance of eight to nine hundred women.
A St Patrick's Day party and miscellaneous shower honored Mr. and Mrs. William Brown Pauline Bethel at Hollister. Christian Endeavor and U B Church members and guests attended. Games were played and a plate luncheon was served as gifts were exchanged.
Friends of Mrs. L. G. DeLong gathered Monday night at the home of Mrs. J. G. W. Shafer on Main Street for a shower. Games and conversation followed by refreshments, culminating in a presentation of a lovely gift to the honoree. Guests included Mrs. Ethel Bailey, Mrs. Adaline Brower, Mrs. Pauline Gamwell, Mrs. Maxine Johnston, Mrs. Phil F. Robinson, Mrs. Mabel Collins, Mrs. Isabel Gibbs, Mr. Garnet Andrews, Mrs. Catharine Angle, Mrs. Clara Morris, Mrs. Dorothy Howard, Mrs. Macatawa Bulloch, Mrs. Lyndall Wiley, Mrs. Mary Rogers, and Mrs. Phyilie Roberts.
Ben Evans Jr returns home to Hollister from Grant Hospital Columbus after a day with his 12 year old son Ben Jr who underwent appendicitis surgery last Friday. Doctors report the boy’s condition very favorable after a initially serious outlook.
The Loyal Women's Class monthly gathering at Mrs. Edna Kasler's home included scripture by the president Mrs. Susan Heckman, prayer by Mrs. Gertrude Rainey, readings by several members and guest Mrs. David Johnson of Athens. Popcorn was served. the April meeting will be at Mrs. Susan Heckman's home. Attendees included Nora Brammer, Alissa Lants, Mrs. Heckman, Mrs. Addington, Mary White, Frances Clark, Daisy Grandy, Fanny Gillespie, and Nina Johnson.
Glouster White Rose Temple No 2 Pythian Sisters celebrate 38th anniversary with a 7 30 pm meeting at the K of P hall inviting all Knights of Pythias wives and Glouster Temple 360 members. Dr Pride speaks at Kiwanis luncheon. two visitors attend and Atty Rose wins the attendance prize.
The G Club met Tuesday night at Mrs. Hazel Duncan home with nine members sewing and enjoying radio music. A luncheon followed and yellow candies with rose snap dragons decorated the table. The group will meet next Tuesday at Mrs. Macatawa Bulloch home.
The Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ held its March gathering at Mrs. Irene Morris home in Glouster with Mrs. Nelle Peugh and Mrs. Mary Gamwell assisting. led by president Ruth Watkins the session opened with song prayer and roll call.
Glouster Lodge No. 607 F. and A. M. announces a special communication this evening for an examination in the F. C. degree. Members are urged to attend.
An advertisement claims Peterson's Ointment stops eczema itch in minutes and soothes fiery skin. It touts rapid whitening of redness, softening of crusts, and removal of scales with a money back guarantee. Also marketed for pimples and cracked toes with overnight relief. All druggists carry it.
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