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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1938

Page

6

Church at Rio Grande Plans Annual Fete

Members of the Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church will be entertained at the home of Mrs. F. K. Zimmerman on April 7th with Mrs. Harry Anderson as assisting hostess. The annual Fellowship Supper will be held at Calvary Church Wednesday at 6 30 p.m. Mrs. W. T. Packer is general chairman.

Rio Grande Ladies Aid Society M. E F. K. Zimmerman Harry Anderson Calvary Church W. T. Packer Russell Corn Ironton Belle Keith Corn Aldeth Lewks Oak Hill Columbus Washington, D. C Beulah Chapman Anna White W. R. White C. H. Baxter Gallipolis S. E. Jenkins Chillicothe S. R. Coulter Cumberland Jack Reed Norma Jean McCarley Ray Troth Portsmouth Lois Fasig Bess Goetting Bryan Paul R. Lyne Cambridge Newcomerstown John Mac Delray Harry Glenn Vinton J. H. White Edna Jones David Medina George Deily Emma Miltenberger Pittsburgh H. I. Sayre W. E. Clark Hamilton, O Mareena Sarah Shiers A. J. Clark Earl Henson Co. W. Hutchison Helen McCall E. H. Midkiff

John Nicholson celebrates 79th birthday at Mt Union home

The Nicholson family marked John Nicholson’s 79th birthday with relatives gathering at his Mt Union residence. Attendees included numerous Nicholsons, Wisemans, Kirks, and others and the event followed by usual family fellowship.

Jewish Farm Population Surges Under Society Efforts

Dr. Gabriel Davidson of the Jewish Agricultural Society reports a rise in U.S. Jewish farm families from about 200 in 1990 to roughly 100 000 in 1938, highlighting the impact of the society in Birmingham and nationwide.

Birmingham Ala Jewish Agricultural Society United States Gabriel Davidson

Radio Highlights From Networks and Programs

A dense listing of radio network stations and programs across BLUE RED COLUMBIA MUTUAL WIZ WEAF WABC WLW KDKA WLW WIR WGN WLW WMAQ WCAU WOR WSM WHAS WSB WTAM WHIQ featuring Allan Franklyn Helen Menken Horace Heidt Fibber McGee and Molly Benny Goodman Abe Lyman Orch Lawrence Tibbett and others with times and segments noted throughout the day.

Blue Red Columbia Mutual WIZ WEAF WABC WLW KDKA WIR WGN WMAQ WCAU WSM Way WHAS WSB WTAM WHIQ Tuefriday Science News Helen Menken Henry Busse Orch Eece Billy Snider Orch America’s Schoola Lowell Thomas Sercesessege Robby Jack Fulton Teeter Rose Marie Ccsbeasses Tow Fred Allen Lawrence Tibbett Kay Kayser Benny Goodman Horace Heidt Orch Teddy Hill Orch

Tobacco Diet For Chickens Reported In Texas

East Texas hens receive tobacco pills daily as a remedy for blue bugs, per Ruth Mitchell Farm Security Administration supervisor. The item notes tobacco use in poultry care. Also mentions Mediterranean sponge fisheries as an established early industry supporting coastal towns.

Corsicana Tex East Texas Ruth Mitchell Farm Security Administration Mediterranean

Boy Scouts of Racine Hold Meeting and Awards

Troop 43 of Racine met Tuesday night at the Baptist Church under Scoutmaster Edward Howell with 16 members present. Advancements were pursued on additional evenings, and a Board of Review at Pomeroy on Friday March 25 awarded Owen Stobart Second Class Paul Decker and Carol Teaford First Class Paul Decker William Heilman and Daryl Johnson Pathfinding Merit Badge.

Racine Racine Boy Scouts Baptist Church Edward Howell Sheridan Holman Ivan Watson Howell Board of Review Pomeroy Owen Stobart Paul Decker Carol Teaford William

Entertain for Mrs. Matson at Millfield on Frank Martin home

Mr and Mrs Charles Martin hosted a Sunday dinner at their Jackson Run home honoring Mrs William Matson on her 70th birthday. Attendees included William Matson Leonard Matson and children Robert and Floyd Martin.

Millfield Charles Martin Jackson Run Church of Christ Damon Watkins New Lexington Sunday Creek Valley Watkins Caroline Hartman Greens Run Julius Bratka Alma Orr Rosa Hummeltenberg Albert Dust Emma Heffkin Garnet Pico, Glouster Hartman

Local Social Notes Highlight Family Visits

Frank Forbes of Columbus visited his son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leoffler. Mrs. Ernestine Lanning and son Gus moved from Millfield to Crescent Ridge to live with her son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Mingus. Miss Hazel LaHugh of Chauncey was a Sunday guest of Mrs. Nyle Sanders.

Frank Forbes Columbus Charles Leoffler Ernestine Lanning Gus Millfield Inlaw Wiley Mingus Crescent Ridge Hazel LaHugh Chauncey Nyle Sanders

Racine Social and Brief Personal Notes

Mrs Harold Wright Mrs Dana Cleland and Mrs Clark Jiiden were in Columbus Saturday. Leo Curtis Midland Pa spent the weekend here with his parents H O Curtis. Simpson Laughlin Smiths Ferry Pa visited over Sunday here with his mother Clara Laughlin. A W Chittenden Rutland was a weekend guest of Owen Watson. Harold Weather hoir and sons Manning and Douglas Gallipolis spent Sunday with Emma Jiiden. Maggie Batey and daughter Jennie New Haven W Va spent Thursday here with Amanda Cross. Ward Roberts Shawnee spent the weekend here with friends. Glenn Paulin Athens and Melvil Paulin Nease Settlement visited Rebecca Cotterill Sunday.

Leo Curtis Midland H. O. Curtis Simpson Laughlin Smiths Ferry Clara Laughlin A. W. Chittenden Rutland Owen Watson Harold Weather Hoir and Sons Manning Douglas Gallipolis Emma Jiiden Maggie Batey Jennie New Haven W. Va

Last Minute Rush For Tags Under Way

POMEROY motorist rush to secure license plates by Thursday at the deputy registrar of motor vehicles office. Officials warned again that no extension will be granted and workers anticipate a breathing spell after the deadline.

Pomeroy Gladys Grueser Registrar of Motor Vehicles

Firemen Lead Drive To Raise Benefit Fund

Middleport volunteers launched a fund drive with a house to house campaign and a two night benefit motion picture at the Temple Theater. Proceeds help buy overhead doors for the fire house and equipment for firefighters. Norman Wayland chairs the show committee.

Middleport Temple Theater Norman Wayland

Oil Well Drilling Milestone Reaches 191000 in U S

About 191 thousand dry oil wells have been drilled across the United States, reflecting extensive exploration activity. The figure underscores the scale of historic drilling efforts and the regional distribution of earlier oil play developments.

United States

Ginnivan Stock Company Begins 68th Season at Ashley

Rehearsals for the Ginnivan Stock Company opening the 68th season start April 18 in Ashley Indiana. Manager Frank Ginnivan says the troupe will open May 2 with a 29 performance run at the local tent venue.

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Church At Union Man MT. Union John Nicholson Glenn Turner Charles King M. A. Epple Epple Hetty Holliday Carpenter Mae Wood Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens A. R. Caster Bradbury Evan Genheimer Albany Leonard Epple Dana Bunker Hill George Wood Harley Carr Selah Weatherby William Weatherby Floyd Clarence Jordan Gilbert Michael Sidney Jordan James Whittington Gladys Swarthout John Barrymore John Boles Ohio Boy Scouts of Athens Messenger Athens, Ohio Athena Fey Paramount the Athena Harold Wright Dana Cleland Clark Jiiden National Brands C.D. Shafer Co Athens Messenger Cooking School Bertha M. Harris Swing E.S.T C.S.T M.S.T P.S.T Columbia Network Camel Cigarette Tappan Gas Range Chis
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