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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1933

Page

6

Relative of Former Resident Is Married

Mrs. W. F Scott and her daughter Miss Mildred Scott of 10 University Place Columbus attended the wedding of Miss Martin Smith and Mr. Louis R Berner in East Chicago Indiana. The bride, granddaughter of Mrs Scott, is a 1930 Ohio State graduate and member of Alpha Xi Delta and Tau Sigma Delta. The ceremony was at 8 oclock Saturday night in the living room of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs Curt J Smith. The groom, a University of Illinois graduate and Theta Chi member, will reside in Mast Chicago.

W. F Scott Mildred Scott University Place Columbus Chicago Ind Martin Smith Louis R. Berner Scott Ohio State University Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Tau Sigma Delta Curt J Smith Richard Smith Sho Sigma Chi Fraternity Fifteenth Avenue University of Illinois Theta Chi Fraternity Mast Chicago W. ¥. Scott Mine Mildredcot Veeiderts Hia Eyty

Election to Meeting Tuesday at Child Conservation League

Annual business meeting held in the Chamber of Commerce route Tuesday night elected officers Mrs Thumas Gib son as president Mrs Georgia Kilpatrick as first vice president Mrs Fred H McCoy as second vice president Mrs H T Phillips as press reporter Roll call responses featured Irish jokes Program leader Mrs J W Kelley led a discussion on Crime Relatives Messrs Cecil Cox and sister R Bodkin accompanied by Miss Wilbur B Imes traveled to Columbus yesterday returning last night

The Child Conservation League Chamber of Commerce Thumas Gibson Georgia Kilpatrick Fred H. McCoy H. T. Phillips J. W. Kelley W. B. Drake Fred Fenzer Rowland Mias Jean Kilpatrick Cecil Cox Mrs JR Bodkin Mix Wilbur B Imes Columbus

Poisoned by Hundreds

Through kidney failure and related distress signs, the article urges kidney and bladder cleansing. It recommends drinking ample water and obtaining a diuretic labeled "Anuric" from a drugstore, noting use at Dr. Pierce's Clinic in Buffalo, New York.

Mission Group Hears Reports on Convention

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church met at Elmwood Place with new president Mrs. George J. Putnam presiding. Reports from delegates at Presbyterial McCon nelville covered addresses by Mrs. Henry Roe Cloud and Mrs. Margaret Hodge. Tea was served to close.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church T. C. McCracken Elmwood Place George J. Putnam Allen V. Wiley Japan McConneleville J. E. Barker BE. B. Acomb W. L. Gard Henry Roe Cloud Wichita Kansas G. J. Putnam Fannie Eccles Margaret Hodge Foregn Mission Board New York City Madge A. B. Sia

Honor Recent Bride Hosts Dinner At Hotel Berry

Mrs. James W. Long guest of honor at a dinner Monday at the Hotel Berry planned by Miss Anna E. Mumma. Seven place settings, towel shower held at the bride’s apartment afterward. Attendees included Ruth Corley Myrtle Horlacher Agnes Eisen Marie Kleinschmidt Freda Conaway and James W Long Jr.

James W. Long Lucy A. Edwards Berry Anna E. Mumma Mrs. Long Ruth Corley Myrtle Horlacher Agnes Eisen Marie Kleinschmidt Freda Conaway

Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club Luncheon At Cottage Tea House

Members of the Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club held a one o clock luncheon at the Cottage Tea House with 12 covers. Two guests, Mrs Wiley T Sprague and Mrs Carl Hanson, joined relatives visiting the city. After lunch, three bridge tables competed. high score went to Mrs R W Emmert and second to Mrs R F Beckert.

Cottage Tea House Wiley T. Sprague Los Angules Calif Carl Hanson R. W. Emmert R. F. Beckert

Maecenas Literary Club Meets at Mrs Watkings Home

Mrs. Frank Watkings hosted the Maecenas Literary Club at 84 North Cemetery Street with 14 members present on Tuesday afternoon. The meeting opened with two songs, the program for the year was outlined, and an Ellen Glasgow review of Barren Ground was read by Mrs. C. N. Daret. Guest Mrs. Anna Reiric attended.

Frank Watkings Maecenas Literary Club North Cemetery Street America J. W. Wadson Ellen Glasgow Barren Ground C. N. Daret Anna Reiric

Little Theater Presents Chatterton One Act Drama

The Physhop Little Theater will stage Chatterton a one act drama about Thomas Chatterton at 7 o clock Thursday in Ewing Hall Auditorium. Henry Arthur Jones authored the work and the public is invited free of charge. Cast includes Mim Angel Ann Evans Lady Mary Dorothy Robbin Cecelia Betty Ang Munter Boaden Joe Darda Jack Swanson.

Chatterton Thomas Chatterton Little Theater Ewing Hall Henry Arthur Jones Mim Angel Ann Evans Lady Mar Dorothy Robbin Cecelia Betty Ang Munter Boaden Joe Darda Katterten Jack Swanson

Vera and Mrs. Johnson Honored for Fifty Years of Marriage

Mr and Mrs. A N Johnson of 21 Morna Avenue visit Columbus to celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with daughters Mrs A L Line rent and Verna J Brown and relatives. They are joined by their foster grandson who has lived with them since his parents were killed in a motor accident. A family dinner in their honor will be hosted by Mr and Mrs Linscott on Sunday after return of Mrs Marry Beckley from Cincinnati.

A. N. Johnson Morna Avenue Columbus A. L. Linerent Sire Verna J. Brown Johnsone Tittle Rraudean Mra Momgr Johnson Mrs. Johnson

Spring Comes to West Union Street in Bluebird Sightings

A friendly column notes four bluebirds on a West Union Street wire amid March’s lion and hints at spring. It jokes about spring cleaning and housework, recalling paperhanging and kitchen chores eased by radio tunes, ending with a quip about beer and congressional bans on singing.

West Union Street

Alpha Gamma Delta Initiates Named in Ohio and West Virginia

Alpha Gamma Delta announces the initiation of several members including Misses Dorothy Moser Mansfield Ohio Dorothy Stark Martins Ferry Ohio and West Virginia peers Peggy Joyce Salem W Va Frances Abruzziano Shinnston W Va Dorothy Mae Smith Gloucester Margaret Matheny Haydenville LaVerne Dreger Cleveland Jean McKay Middleport Jean Wood Jackson Catherine Kenny Pittsburgh Lora Guseman Carmichaels Pa A breakfast at Hotel Berry honored the initiates with alumnae Dorothy Jones Gloucester and Betty Flynn Sidney attending the Junior Prom weekend

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Dorothy Moser Mansfield Dorothy Stark Martins Ferry Peggy Joyce Salem W. Va Frances Abruzziano Shinnston Dorothy Mae Smith Glouster Margaret Matheny Haydenville LaVerne Dreger Cleveland Jean McKay Middleport Jean Wood Jackson Catherine Kenny Pittsburgh Lora Guseman Carmichaels Mises Helen Pence Coshocton Hotel Berry Dorothy Jones Misa Betty Flynn Sidney

Annual Dinner To Be Served Thursday

The Wednesday Sewing Club of the Married People's Class of the Ket Methodist Church will host the annual dinner for husbands and families in the church parlors at 6 o'clock Thursday night. Hostesses are Mrs Frank Higgins Mrs Everett Shirley and Mrs Don Strawn.

Ket Methodist Church Ihe Mra Frank Higgins Everett Shirley Don Strawn

Ellis to Examine Farm Loan Applications in Athens County

Ellis, supervisor of crop production loans, will be at the office of T H Jo tion on Thursday to inspect loan applications by farmers. Those wishing to apply should meet Ellis Thursday at the extension agent's office in Athens County.

WN. Ellis T. H. Jotineon Athens County Ellis

Bartenders Union Expands After 3.2 Beer Bill

Cincinnati reports three new Bartenders' Union locals formed since Congress passed the 3.2 beer bill. Secretary treasurer Robert B. Hesketh says about 500 members have registered across the new units.

Cincinnati U.P Bartenders’ Union Congress Robert B. Hesketh

Hollywood Capes and Dressed Stars Stir The Scene

Elizabeth Allan wears a dark gray cape over a high waist gray skirt and matching accessories. Wynne Gibson arrives in a blue wool crepe suit with cape sleeves while Bebe Daniels wears a black crepe ankle length dress with a white organdy cape collar. Peggy Hopkins Joyce dons a pink crepe negligee with an ostrich cape, and Vera Eagles glows in a blue satin gown with a jeweled silver cape at Cocoanut Grove.

Elizabeth Allan Hollywood Wynne Gibson Bebe Daniels Skeets Gallagher Bebe Peggy Hopkins Joyce Jack Oakie Dick Arlen Maurice Chevalier Vera Eagles Cocoanut Grove Colin Clive Brian Aherne

Mrs Lucy Smith 77 Dies at Son's Bartlett Home

Mrs Lucy Smith aged 77 widow of Eli Smith died at her son Glenn Smith's Bartlett home after a stroke. She had lived in Bartlett most of her life and also with daughter Ethel Patton in Canton. Survived by Glenn Smith, Ethel Patton, sister Laura Little and eight grandchildren. Funeral at Bartlett Methodist Church, burial in Bartlett Cemetery.

Bartlett Lucy Smith Eli Smith Glenn Smith Toledo Ethel Patton Canton Little Methodist Bartlett Cemetery

Lottridge Funeral Services For Rawleigh Robinson

Funeral services for Rawleigh Robinson were held at Carthage Presbyterian Church last Friday afternoon. The Rev. Cunningham of Albany led the rites with Red Men and the American Legion of Athens taking part. Large crowd attended.

Social visit roundup around Coolville and area

Lennie Sharp Glen Sharp Maurice Ackley Charles Ackley and Grace Jeff ers visited Colonel Church near Coolville Sunday. Carrie Gainer of Tuppers Plains was a guest of John Gaston. Ola Myrtle and Daisy Murphy visited L. H. Allen. John Barnhill Freda Carl Barnhill Dutch Ridge and Lelia Brandeberry stayed with W. A. Barnhill. Celia Kinnen and Mercer visited L. H. Allen last Wednesday. L. H. Allen and son Ralph, R. L. Sharp and Lennie visited Athens Saturday. Carleton Jeffers of Akron spent the weekend with relatives. Rev. Snyder conducted services at United Brethren Church Sunday morning.

Carrie Gainer Tuppers Plains John Gaston Ola Myrtle Daisy Murphy L. H. Allen John Barnhill Freda Carl Barnhill Dutch Ridge Lelia Brandeberry W. A. Barnhill Celia Kinnen Mr. Mercer Ralph R. L. Sharp Lennie Athens Carleton Jeffers Akron Snyder United Brethren Church

Rev Mossman to Preach at Hooper Ridge Next Sunday

Hooper Ridge residents will hear Rev Mossman of Gallipolis on Sunday April 2 in both morning and evening services. Sunday School is scheduled for 9 30. Recent social notes include funeral attendance in Athens and family visits among local residents.

Mossman Gallipolis S. C. Sayre Ed Donaldson Athens Marmon Kierns Kierns Gus Kierns H. M. Kasiler

County Agents Meet in Jackson Conference

County extension agent T. H. Johnson returned from Jackson where he attended a district conference for county agents on Monday and Tuesday. W. W. Brownfield spoke in Athens two weeks ago about crop loans and the farmers relief plan, while G. H. Lasher of the Columbus based regional agricultural credit corporation outlined loan options including barnyard, feeder, orchard, poultry, livestock, dairy, marketing, and general farm loans.

T. H. Johnson Jackson W. W. Brownfield Athens G. H. Lasher Regional Agricultural Credit Corporation of Columbus

Fish Roll Sandwiches and Breakfast Luncheon Dinner Menu

A historical menu describes hot sandwich ideas using hot rolls or biscuits with a fish roll featuring salt codfish, potatoes, egg and bacon, wrapped in bacon and baked. It provides dough make, tomato sauce accompaniment, and a breakfast lunch dinner outline with breaded sandwiches and side dishes.

Kappa Delta Pi Initiates Fifteen Members

Kappa Delta Pi honorary education fraternity initiated fifteen members Tuesday night at Dean of Women Irma E. Voigt’s home. A banquet at the Colonial Inn followed, with Dr. E. B. Bryan as speaker. Names include Ethel Anderson Steubenville and Ruth Stackel Rochester New York among others. Selection requires at least a 2.0 overall average, a 2.0 in education subjects, and suitable personality.

Kappa Delta Pi Irma E. Voigt Colonial Inn E. B. Bryan Ethel Anderson Steubenville Alice Bjoumstad Athens Marie Edwards Oak Hill Garnet Johnson Springboro Bertha Lusk Ostrander Francis Laczko Grand River Ruth Mayer Cleveland Brice Michael Parkersburg W. Va Clark Murray Mingo Junction Nancy Norris Mineral City John Pyle Beaver Thomas Quick Syracuse Mary Rusenak Ruth Stackel Rochester N. Y Mary Young Lowell

Battery E Members Fare Well in Tests

The Ohio National Guard 134th Artillery battery earned a 90.6 percent rating in the yearly inspection held March 6, with 55 members present for Tuesday night assembly. They practiced close order drill grooming harnessing horse nomenclature gunnery range finding and signal use. A Non-Com Officers School meeting is set for Thursday at 7.

Artillery Ohio National Guard Ben Brown Thomas Moore Columbus

Pasture Demonstrations Planned At Three Farms

B D Simon of Wooster experiment station and T H Johnson county extension agent will conduct pasture demonstrations Friday at the farms of Frank Gifford Amesville and Art Finsterwald Stewart. Last year plots were laid out, fertilized, and grass samples weighed and tested. Demonstrations will use various types of fertilizer.

B. D. Simon Wooster T. H. Johnson Frank Gifford Amesville Art Finsterwald Stewart Simon and Johnson

Plug Saves Marlene Dietrich In Horse Riding Scene

A tall plug hat Marlene Dietrich wore as part of her riding outfit saved her from serious injury after being thrown from a horse during a film scene. The incident reportedly occurred during production, with Dietrich escaping harm due to the headgear.

Hollywood Marlene Dietrich

Miner II Injured at Luhrig Mine in Athens

Linley Tedrow and Luhrig sustained back injuries while working at the Luhrig Mine on Monday. They were transported to an Athens physician for treatment.

Linley Tedrow Luhrig Athens

Senate Accepts Fund For White House Pool

The Senate approved a House resolution to accept a fund raised by a newspaper campaign for a White House swimming pool. President Roosevelt was assured the project would be funded.

Senate White House Washington U.P Roosevelt House

Suits Filed Against Missouri Pacific Railroad in Federal Court

Federal court receives two receivership suits against Missouri Pacific Railroad. Attorneys for many shippers seek more than 3 million dollars in refunds and overcharges plus interest. Some claims date back to 1905.

ST. Louis U.P Missouri Pacific Railroad

Wisconsin Declares Milk a Public Utility

The Wisconsin Assembly declared milk a public utility and empowered the Department of Agriculture and Markets to fix its price and regulate distribution for two years in 22 cities. The action legalized department supervision over the milk supply during the emergency period.

Madison Wis U.P Wisconsin Assembly Department of Agriculture and Markets Assembly

Waltonians Plan To Hold Big Reception

Members of the Athens Chapter Izaak Walton League voted at City Hall to stage a field day at their Waterloo Township farm in early summer likely Memorial Day afternoon. A mulligan stew and contests will feature the program and the public will be invited. The group works on framing timbers for the roof of the log community house and gathers stone for two chimneys, with completion before the field day, said Sam Warren president.

Athens Izaak Walton League Waterloo Township Sam Warren

New Beer Bill Makes Home Brewing Illegal

Chicago march 29 two days before april 7 United States District Attorney Dwight H Green says the home brewer will be no better than a moonshiner under the new beer bill. He notes home brew makers would evade federal tax lack federal licenses and old revenue laws may apply.

Chicago U.R United States Dwight H. Green Green

Firestone Cuts Prices to Match Rival Tire Makers

Firestone Tire & Rubber Company reduced prices to meet rival cuts by Goodyear, B. F. Goodrich, and United States Rubber. The latest reduction lowers first line tire prices by about 11 percent, aligning with March 21 reductions and mail order pricing.

Akron Firestone Tire & Rubber Company Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company B. F. Goodrich Company United States Rubber Company

Cleveland Judge Is Subpoenaed in Bank Affair

A grand jury subpoena was issued for Common Pleas Judge Alvin J. Pearson who borrowed large sums from Standard Trust Bank. The jury prepared to open its investigation into the bank’s affairs and Pearson was to appear and recount his borrowings.

Cleveland U R Grand Common Pleas Alvin J. Pearson Standard Trust Bank Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers National Bank Jugn Pearson

Torian Faces Six Suspects In Suspected Attack Case

Moulton Texas March 29 Miss Adele Torian 24 powers through a viewing of six suspects hoping to identify the Negro terrorists who assaulted her and killed her companion William W Porch Jr 24 Three other suspects were released after police questioning Porch was shot when he asked the assailants to spare the girl The attackers bound and blindfolded Miss Torian and flung her across Porch’s body

Moulton Tex U.P Adele Torian William W. Porch, Jr Porch Torian

Clerk's Bondsmen Liable for Licenses

Attorney General Bricker ruled bondsmen for township clerks are responsible for the clerks financial duties tied to issuing hunters and trappers and fishing licenses. Since 1859 township clerks have been bonded. Bricker notes the bond covers new duties added to the office.

Columbus U.P John W. Bricker William H. Reinhart Bricker

W C T A Promises and Promoted Prohibition Policy

The article reports the W C T U announcing a public list of goals tied to Prohibition during a Chicago event in March. It highlights aims like immediate prosperity, agricultural relief, mass return of workers, crime reduction, end of speakeasies, improved law enforcement, and youth rehabilitation, while noting skepticism about achievable results.

Chicago

Revival Meetings Begin in Mineral City

Revival services start Sunday at Shingler Church with Evangelist J from Marion Ohio. Meetings run nightly through the period and include an all day Sunday program beginning at 9 30.

Mineral Ness Church Evangelist J Marion Ohio

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