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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1932

Page

6

Delphian Society Reinstates Officers and German Study

Delphian Literary Society votes to reinstate last year’s officers for the new year at Mrs. Pp. G. Dowler’s home. Officers include Mrs. Fred Wheaton as president and Webb Walker as vice president. Miss Gertrude Pritchard is secretary-treasurer. The program by Miss Mary E. Kahler covered German literature and reviews of Hermann Sudermann and The Mad Professor. Next meeting will be a social session led by Mrs. Harley Vance, Mrs. Esther Smith, and Mrs. Osa Cooper.

Delphian Literary Society Pp. G. Dowler Church Street Fred Wheaton Webb Walker Gertrude Pritchard Mary E. Kahler Hermann Sudermann Jacob Wassermann M. C. Andrews St. Louis H. A. McCaskill Delphian Society Harley Vance Esther Smith Osa Cooper

Local meetings and social visits listed in city notices

Child Study Club plans Friday 7 30 pm meeting with Mrs Lawrence Garrett at 145 Grosvenor Street. Ladies' Auxiliary of the Eagles to meet Thursday 7 30 pm in Eagle Hall. Miss Pearl Lemley senior nurse at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis with Mr George Tierson of Cincinnati visited Mrs Ida Lemley on North Lancaster Street over Sunday.

Child Study Club Lawrence Garrett Grosvenor Street The Eagles Eagle Hall Pearl Lemley Holzer Hospital Gallipolis George Tierson Cincinnati Miss Lemley Ida Lemley Lancaster Street Richland Avenue M. P J. R. Baker Richland Avenue

Kellogg's Whole Wheat Biscuits Certified by Philadelphia Lab

The Medical Arts Laboratory of Philadelphia certifies Kellogg's Whole Wheat Biscuits for food value after analysis. The improved pressure cooked, double toasted cereal comes in a convenient two per bowl size with golden brown biscuits. Local grocers feature the red and green Kellogg's package made in Battle Creek.

Kellogg Kellogg’s Battle Creek

Entertains Guests With Bridge at Home

Miss Nell Weber hosted a bridge evening at 100 North Lancaster Street with guests at two tables. Prize went to Miss Shamer for high score. refreshments followed the game.

Nell Weber North Lancaster Street Bridge Audrey Shamel Louise Rowland Margaret Walburn Ramah Darst Carol Darst Thelma Haines Ellen Stokoe Shamer

Twenty Four Guests At Country Home Party

Miss Jane Smallwood hosted a Tuesday night gathering at her Canaanville Road home for twenty four friends. Cards and games filled the evening as refreshments arrived for guests at six card tables with violet centerpieces and dogwood decorations. Assisted by Mrs. A. R. Hope Mrs. Erskine White and Mrs. J. G. Hope the hostess led the social event.

Jane Smallwood Canaanville Road A. R. Hope Erskine White J. G. Hope

Members Speak First Piece for Roll Call at Maecenas Club

The Maecenas Literary Club held its final social meeting at The Maples home of Mrs. John Cross. The program opened with singing and a flag salute led by president Mrs. J. W. Hudson. Mrs. E. W. Bingman read the postponed paper Internal Development of Ohio in Mrs. Frank Dean’s absence. Winners in two contests were Mrs. Bingman and Mrs. Frank Watkins. a picnic dinner closed the event. Guests included Mrs. Alex Cochran, Mrs. Mary Fryburger and Mrs. George W. Gibbs.

Maecenas Literary Club the Maples John Cross America J. W. Hudson Frank Dean Ohio E. W. Bingman Frank Watkins Alex Cochran Mary Fryburger George W. Gibbs

Third Grade Girls Celebrate Ninth Birthday Party

Martha Ann Hoisington hosted her ninth birthday at The Eastwood on East State Street. Guests included third grade girls from East Side and teacher Miss Greta Collins. Prizes were awarded to Patsy Sherrard and Mary Virginia Bingman. rose candies and rose baskets served as party favors.

Martha Ann Hoisington O. L. Hoisington East State Street Eastwood East Side Greta Collins Mary Virginia Bingman Helen Radford Helen Story Eugenia Kresge Mary Margaret Graham Patsy Sherrard Sarah Baird Doris Matthews

Weather hoys prolonged gloom with storms and rain

The forecast keeps skies overcast for days with no relief in sight. County observers report only .01 inches of rain yesterday and temperatures slipping from 68 to 62 degrees as the Hocking River falls from 3.65 to 3.55 feet.

Mercury Hocking

Hoover Dinner Delays Rep Horr From State Convention

Seattle story reports Congressman Ralph Horr blaming President Hoover for delaying his trip to the state Republican convention. Horr says a White House dinner kept him up late, causing a 3 am departure and a midair storm that prevented reaching Salt Lake City in time to support a subm ission prohibition plank. He claims Senator Wesley Jones influenced the invitation and weather talks.

Seattle Wash U.R Ralph Horr Hoover White House Salt Lake City Horr Wesley J. Jones Washington

Ranks shuffled at Battery E drill in Athens

Tuesday night at the weekly drill of Battery E 134th Field Artillery Athens National Guard Sergt William Curry was reduced to private Corp Howard Ferry was promoted to sergeant Russell Hall a first class private will fill Ferry s former position Ferry s new duties will make him chief of the second section of the canoneers The drill consisted of routine practice.

134Th Field Artillery Athens National Guard William Curry Corp Howard Ferry Rusell Hall Ferry Canoeneers

Ohio Building Association group holds spring meeting in Chillicothe

Several hundred officers from Adams to Vinton Counties comprising Group Number Five will meet at the Country Club in Chillicothe on Wednesday May 18 with a luncheon at noon.

Building, Loan and Savings Adams Athens Gallia Highland Hocking Jackson Lawrence Meigs Morgan, Pike, Pickaway Ross, Scioto Vinton Counties Ohio Building Association League Country Club Chillicothe

Wildcat Attacks Steam Shovel After Kitten Loss

A mother wildcat attacked a steam shovel on a mountain trail near Luray Virginia after the machine disturbed her den. The shovel scooped a kitten, the mother leaped into the scoop and pursued the operator. The arm lowered and crushed the remaining two kittens. The mother fled bereaved.

Luray Here

Akron Beams Past Storm in 24 Hour Flight

Akron defeated the Tex gales in a 24 hour air endurance test and flew toward Camp Kearny Air Base to replenish fuel exhausted by the struggle.

San Diego Calif Texas Camp Kearney Air Base

Black woolen model titled Sophie with white cuffs

The whimsical Sophie is a black woolen model featuring white pique cuffs and a vestee effect that forms a belt in back, credited to Masson Heim of Paris.

Sophie Masson Heim Paris Monsieur Heim

Wallpaper and boudoir fashion advice from The Athens Messenger

New York readers learn wallpaper choices to flatter the wearer and room size, with cautions on greens reds blues and mauve. The feature promotes a self made Sophie frock in black wool with white pique and chalkey crepes, ending with a French farewell.

Sheep Killing Dogs Few in Athens County

Athens County dog warden Porter Dicken reports no sheep deaths by dogs for five weeks through May. He says most killers are well fed and cross breeds, cites a 72 ewe flock with twins or triplets and notes county sheep totals of 30 000 to 35 000, about double Meigs and five times Hocking.

Athens County Porter Dicken Dicken F. H. Gifford Amesville Meigs County Hocking County

Fire Whistle Blows Four Times in Week

City fire alarms total four in the past week with trips by fire trucks between 11 45 and 12 35 each day. Two calls at 11 55 one at 11 45 and another at 12 35 with Sunday alarms within an hour. Firemen warn residents to stay vigilant at all times especially at noon.

Birthdays May 1 Featured Youngest and Older Students

The Birthday column notes Gregory Zenner, four in kindergarten at Rufus Putnam Training School, as the youngest. It also lists Grace McKee in third grade at Rufus Putnam and Marion McLean in sixth grade at East Side School as the older celebrants.

Gregory Zenner Rufus Putnam Grace McKee Marion McLean East Side School

Community Notes from Stewart and surrounding area

Fairview residents share visits with relatives in Stewart and nearby towns. Local families attend school events, church services, and family gatherings while several members recover from illness and travel for short visits.

Proper Care For The Ice Box Keeps Food Safe

The article explains weekly cleaning to prevent bacteria growth and maintain a sweet, clean fridge. It covers washing shelves, baking soda walls, drying bottles, and keeping containers from overfull. It also advises door-management, placing perishable items in coldest areas, and using covered dishes to prevent flavor transfer.

Ice box care and meal plan guidance note

The article warns to cool foods before refrigeration to prevent moisture and spoilage. It advises discarding unused parts, keeping ice compartments full for consistent refrigeration, and avoiding a warm ice box. It lists a breakfast lunch and dinner menu with multiple dishes and beverages.

Cuticura Advertises Soaps Ointments and Talcum

Soap 25c. Ointment 25 and 50c. Talcum 2c. Sold everywhere. Sample each free. Address Cuticura Laboratories Dept. H Malden Mass.

Cuticura Laboratories Dept. H Malden Mass

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