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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1933

Page

6

Delta Kappa Mothers Entertained Sunday

Delta Kappa Mothers as 7he astate chapter met at a residence Sunday with covers laid for Athena members Mrs. Frank Kayser Mrs. F H Kittle Mrs. W F Giesecke and Mrs L W Kelley and Mrs Birdsell of Delaware After breakfast mothers and daughters attended morning services at the Methodist Church The arrangements committee included Miss Edna Mann chairman Miss Fancheon Warfield and Miss Mary Margaret Kelley.

Delta Kappaea Frank Kayser F. H. Kittle W. F. Giesecke L. W. Kelley Athena Birdsell Delaware Methodist Church Edna Mann Fancheon Warfield Mary Margaret Kelley

Honor Mrs Roberts On 83rd Birthday Anniversary

In a family dinner at 3 Franklin Avenue Mrs William M Roberts marked her 83rd birthday. Attendees included J B Roberts and son Benny L W Roberts and daughter Esther Roberts Charles Roberts Carrie Roberts and Mrs John E Roberts and daughter Mrs Howard Quackenbush of Columbus. Mrs W W Coe hosted house guests from Buffalo for Mother's Day at Ohio University with sons Alfred Gent and Forest Hopkins freshmen and Delta Tau Delta members.

Ird William M. Roberts Franklin Avenue W. W. Coe East State Street Hopkins Gent Buffalo N. Y Ohio University Alfred Gent Forest Hopkins Delta Tau Delta Fraternity

Vegetable Compound Claims Cure for Dizziness and Pain

Mrs Leland Fisher of Huntington Indiana endorses a Vegetable Compound saying it relieved her dizziness and head pains and enabled her to do a man’s work. She cites family use and urges readers not to endure pain, noting it is sold by all druggists.

Leland Fisher Center St Huntington Indiana

Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Older Mothers

Practical guidance on choosing thoughtful gifts for older mothers emphasizing variety among mothers and avoiding one size fits all. Suggestions include stylish but appropriate clothing, hair care, accessories, home items, reading material, and optional personalized touches like a photograph or a gift check for services. Also notes recent weekend visits by Mr and Mrs Howard C Whiston of Steubenville and Mr and Mrs Leon L Baxter of Elmira to relatives.

Birth of son to Cleveland athletics coach Ride family

Announced in this city is the birth of a son, Robert Savage, to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ride of Cleveland. Mr. Ride serves as head coach of athletics at Case School of Applied Science. Mrs. Ride, formerly Doris Savage, is sister of Mrs. C. J. Mefford, once Ruth Savage, head of physical education at Ohio University. Both Mrs. Ride and Mrs. Mefford are daughters of Prof and Mrs. C. W. Savage of Oberlin College.

Robert Savage Ray Ride Cleveland Ride Case School of Applied Science Doris Savage C. J. Meffort Ruth Savage Ohio University Mefort C. W. Savage Oberlin College

Mrs McClure Recovering After Fractured Shoulder

Prof and Mrs Thor Olson and their children visited Columbus to see Isabell McClure wife of Prof O E McClure at Grant Hospital where she has been treated for a fractured shoulder bone for four weeks. He reports her condition somewhat improved.

Thor Olson Hjalmar Thora Columbus Isabell McClure O. E. McClure North Congress Street Grant Hospital McClure

Mrs. Anna White Receives Update on Daughters Illness

Mrs. Anna White of 6 Pearl Street Was called to Madison Wisconsin last Wednesday by the illness of her daughter Mrs. E T Hellebrandt Melba White. Word has been received today that Mrs Hellebrandts condition is improving new.

Anna White Pearl Street Madison, Wis E. T. Hellebrandt Melba White

Progressive Sunday School Class meets at Shafer home

The Progressive Sunday School Class of the Richland Avenue M E B Church will gather at 7 30 this Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Shafer on Richland Avenue for a meeting.

Richland Avenue M. EB. Church Fred Shafer

Miriam sewing club meets at Miss Weber’s home

The Miriam Class of the First Christian Church held a sewing club meeting at Miss Nelle Weber’s home on North Lancaster Street Monday night. Guests included Miss Sadie Love Miss Cledy the Cramner Mrs Cora Tucker and Miss Ellen Stokoe. Dr and Mrs A G Farmer visited from Dayton for Mother's Day weekend with Dr Farmer’s parents and their daughter Margaret Louise Farmer a student at Ohio University.

Miriam Class First Christian Church Nelle Weber North Lancaster Street Sadie Love Cledy the Cramner Cora Tucker Ellen Stokoe A. G. Farmer Dayton Dr. Farmer J. M. Higgins Margaret Louise Farmer Ohio University

Play Day Celebration Held at Torch Today

Third Athens County Play Day observance for child health day was held at Torch with students from Hockingport and Torch schools. Morning events included running and relay races, basketball throw, and jumping. afternoon featured rhythmic activities and May Pole dancing. Assistants included Miss Florence Stein and teachers Wilma Green Gladys Sheets Mary Davin and Kenneth Gillihan.

Athens County Torch Florence Stein Hockingport Wilma Green Gladys Sheets Mary Davin Kenneth Gillihan Harold Kinzig Troy Township Stewart Guysville New England Estella Seaman Ruby Day Sylvia Daugherty Agatha Hart Rome R. W. Connett

County 4-H Clubs Plan Summer Reorganization

Athens County 4-H clubs reorganize under extension agent T. H. Johnson. The Plains Garden Club led by V. C. tall, Amenville Livestock Club led by Superintendent Taylor, and Albany Livestock Club led by C. N. Jones have reorganized. A new handicraft club formed at Trimble under Lawrence Sands. Trimble girls to reorganize Friday. Lodi boys and girls set to reorganize next Monday.

Athens County T. H. Johnson Plains Garden Club V. C. Tall Amenville Livestock Club Taylor Albany Livestock Club C. N. Jones Trimble Lawrence Sands Lodi

Six Teams Remain Undefeated in National Speech Tournament

Six high school debating teams stay undefeated midway through the National Forensic League meet. Remaining contenders include Coraopolis Padota Wis Cicero Al Joplin Wis Altus Okla and Omaha Tech Neb as May 9 marks the current stage of the event.

New ruling targets beer tax evasion by brokers and agents

Columbus May 9 An Ohio State Liquor Control Commission ruling requires brokers agents and salesmen for foreign beer to hold Class B distributor permits costing 1000 to curb direct sales to small retailers or home deliveries. Salesmen for licensed distributors unaffected. The commission plans to close five of seven district offices after May 15 leaving Cleveland and Cincinnati open for permits. First monthly report shows 1 207 835 in permits and transfer fees and 50 000 more by seven commissioners bringing total to 1 257 000. Administration expenses total 8 492.

Columbus U.P Ohio State Liquor Control Commission Cleveland Cincinnati

Dogwood Tree Attracts Attention On Local Farm

Torch N. Q Day notes a dogwood tree with red blossoms growing on his farm, an unusually rare sight in the area. Local social items include visits from the Curtis families of Marietta, Anita Gladys Campbell from Coolville Station, and several relatives and guests at the Watson and Gillilan homes. A May 1 birth adds to the community updates as residents travel between Athens, Shinnaton, Louisville, and Columbus.

N. Q Day Thomas Curtis Carl Curtis Marietta A. C. Watson Anita Gladys Campbell Coolville Station Mary Eileen Johnson

Local families host visits across Ohio and West Virginia

Cutler Miss Ida Ford of Cleveland visited from Wednesday until Saturday with Mattie Place. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Goddard of Bens Run spent Sunday with Kay Goddard. Carl Place and Virginia visiting grandparents A. J. Place. Verne Leyda and Mattie Place traveled to Frost to see Charlies Nolan. Mrs. Allie Goddard and Dorothy visited last weekend with Ray R. Goddard for commencement. Dan Carothers and daughter Lois Eve with Greorge Brandeberry. Harold Gill and son Dana with sister Mattie Place. Richard Van Wormer returned home after a week with his sister in Zanesville and Cleveland. Eric Root’s condition after a stroke remains unchanged. Mr. and Mrs. Eimii Satterfield spent Sunday with Ida McAica.

Ida Ford Cleveland Mattie Place Marion Goddard Bens Run W. Va Kay Goddard Carl Place Virginia A. J. Place Verne Leyda Charlies Nolan Frost Allie Goddard Dorothy Ray R. Goddard Dan Carothers Lois Eve Greorge Brandeberry Harold Gill Dana Richard van Wormer Zanesville Eric Root Eimii Satterfield Ida McAica

Social News From Hebbardsville and Surroundings

Residents and visitors from Hebbardsville and nearby towns gathered for visits and community events. Many households hosted guests from Nelsonville Stewart Athens Albany and Strouds Run with activities including card games and a large party at Alice Lax's home.

Seed Loan Agent Moved to Cincinnati

W. N. Ellis, who had led farmers seed loans in the district, has been transferred to the Cincinnati territory. G. L. Huffman is expected to assume duties here. The final date for submitting man applications is May 16, with a two week extension granted after May 1. no further extension will be given after next Monday per T. H. Johnson.

W. N. Ellis Cincinnati T. H. Johnson G. L. Huffman Ehns

Sharpsburg Man Fined For Liquor Possession

William Root of Sharpsburg was arraigned before Mayor R. S. Wood and fined 100 dollars plus costs for liquor possession. Two quarts of liquor were confiscated at his home. Sheriff C. W. Stratton and Pearl Hill and Raymond Stevens, also of Sharpsburg, were arraigned and fined five dollars plus costs for intoxication.

William Root Sharpsburg R. S. Wood Root C. W. Stratton Pearl Hill Raymond Stevens Wood

Protect Our Birds Plea by Dorothy Pickett

Eight year old Dorothy Pickett writes Protect Our Birds urging bird conservation. She cites a bird scientist and a study about cats preying on nests, suggesting feeding cats at night to reduce harm and noting cats act as birds’ enemies though they are not fully to blame.

Dorothy Pickett Rufus Putnam Adalade Johnson

Rothwell Club Year Ends With World War Women Paper

Mrs. T A Noon hosts the Rothwell Club at Main Street for the season’s final meeting led by president Mrs FE Blower. Members discussed current events and heard papers on Women in the World War and Shawls Spain and Paisley with shawls on display from England Spain Wales Germany Ireland France Scotland and the United States.

Glouster T. A. Noon Rothwell Club Main Street FE. M. Blower W. R. Drury William James Mary Hawk F. P. Kientz J. B. Stiff W. A. Pride O. A. McDonald M. M. le Favor

Conway Loses Battle After Appendicitis Operation

B Conway was brought home to Glouster from a Columbus hospital where he underwent an appendicitis operation weeks ago. Following the operation his condition remained extremely critical for several days.

Glouster B. Conway Columbus

M E Church Social Honors W C Faires in Glouster

Congregation of the M E Church in Glouster hosts a social gathering Wednesday night at 8 30 honoring W C Faires Sunday School superintendent and Mrs Faires who leave this week for Zanesville. Past winter teachers who assisted will also be honored.

Glouster M. E. Church W. C. Faires

Relief Orders Issued In Trimble Township

More than 1000 relief orders were issued in Trimble Township on Saturday and Monday. The orders, in amounts of 6.40 and 3.20 dollars per family, follow state relief commission guidance and are accepted by local stores. An investigator will assess needs, and able men must work for relief.

Glouster Trimble Clyde Gatchel State Relief Commission J. W. Wilson

Reception at Ferndale Church Shows Community Turnout

About 75 people attended a Ferndale Church reception last Thursday with home made ice cream and cake. Speakers included James Hook and Dr. E F Danford. Officers were elected later and a plan to hold monthly business and social meetings was adopted while improvements to the road and church grounds were announced.

Ferndale James Hook E. F. Danford Rogers Lewis Antle Otto Duncan Bart Kasier Dean Mason Charlies McLead Phillips Antie Kasier Duncan McLead Mr. Duncan Pauline Antle Grace Duncan

Banquet Nets $25 For Glouster High School Alumni

Glouster alumni gathered Saturday night to celebrate with a banquet at the Glouster Parent-Teacher Association. About 55 members attended and a $25 net was cleared after the event, with Charles Johnson presiding as association president and Thomas W. intendent presenting the class. Musical selections featured Harold LeFavyer, Ga Mrs. Phyllis Roberts was pianist, and the Buckeye Rhythm Kings provided the music for the alumni dance.

Glouster M. M. Bryson Thomas W. Intendent Charles Johnson Harold LeFa

Local School and Community Notes Near Sycamore and Spencer Ridge

Beech Grove hosted a conference led by Mrs. Margaret Marshall with her daughter Mrs. J. B. Earnest Post. guests included Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Dey and Mrs. Dick Post. Mr. and Mrs. Frank are building a new home nearby. Mesial ported cases appear in the Bycamens district.

Sycamore Vera Bragg Spencer Ridge Mavis Grant Post Cecil Dey Dick Post F . Nary Ivers Henry Ryas Homer and Post Frank Beech Grove Margaret Marshal J. B Haskins Earnest Post Earnest Post New Lexington Marshall Bycamens

Visiting P Glouster Welcomed During Extended Stay

Armstrong arrived in Visiting P Glouster for an extended visit to see his parents Mr and Mrs. Strong. He spent years in New Mexico prior to the stay.

P Glouster Armstrong New Mexico Strong

Also Mentioned on This Page

Delta Kappa Mothers Mrs. Roberts Lydia E. Pinkham Foster Perron Deere Kerr’s Marian Walters Howard C. Whiston Steubenville J. L. Tritipo Leon L. Baxter Elmira Wellston Mr. Baxter Mra. T. EB. Byrne Buckeye Mrs. McClure Margaret Benedict Helen Hedden Bertha Schaber Ohio University School of Music Ohio Federation of Women's Music Clubs Athens Woman's Music Club Music Hall Eugene Goossens Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Pythian Sisters Athenian Temple No. 173 K. of P. Hall Grace Downing Middleport The Delphian Literary Society W. B. Walker Maplewood Drive Business and Professional Women's Club Reguar Chamber of Commerce Miriam U. S. Mint Nellie Tayloe Ross Wyoming F. A. Birgfeld Treasury Woodin Board A. N. Criss Minta Harold Rainey Little Hocking Frank Russell Alma Mowery Athens Annie Frances James Fred Dunfee Rutland Fred Gillilan Purdys Shinnaton Louisville Baptist Ladies Aid and Missionary Society Rowena Nixon G. M. Galdwell Thelma Vaneta Lee Buckley Coolville R. D A. A. Blackburn Nelsonville Harry Spalding Raymond Lilly White Charlotte Spalding White Cutler Hebbardsville G. W. Wingo Charles Moler Harry Davis H. W. Davis Harry Hawk G. H. Hawk Bertina Collins Townhouse Helen Dowler C. O. Wingo Sam Coe Strouds Run Sherman Parker Carl Parker Russell Oxley Bates L. D. Whaley W. D. Whaley A. L. Carsey Frank Mosure Rockbridge Elmer Mosure George Evans Mary Whaley Toledo Delmer Pauley French Everitt Pauley Jack Lax and Robert Hoffman L. D. Pauley Marie Frank Parker Albany Lois Woodyard Doris Woodyard Jack Lax Ward Pauley Royce Dennis Pauley Ermil Chesser Frank Davies Herman Throckmorton Carpenter Harold Lucket Milliard Parker Jo Potter Mellissia Biddle Lois Haze Hudnel Ford Allen Dorothy Reeves Kessey Woodrum Artis Collins Phylis Carbaugh Cecelia Irwin Clifford Sidney Douglas Helen Bailey Helen Collins Helen Zimmerman Emma Lou Ransbottom Maxine Radcliffe Wenzel Burke Jack Cunningham Jack Parfitt Ralph Woodrum Lawrence West Madge West James Rickey Margaret Goodwin Charles Riley Keith Scott Willard Michaels Aston Allen John Cordray Bernice Cheadle Arthur Enlow Robert McKnight Marie Smith Henry King Deliver Quick Rex Reeves Mathew Reeves Edward Pugh Cletus McPherson Boyd Oxley Don Wemmer John Zimmerman Russel Sewell Gordon Farley Harold Oxley Holly Goodwin Betty Jane Jackie Fr. M. Lax Silvus W. L. Douglas Endicott-Johnson Trimble Township Ferndale Church Bluebird Bluebird Diamond Syndicate Cornwell Athens Jewelers Burr Oak News Golf Wil QUICK Woodbury’s Yardley Union St.ath
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