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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1930

Page

4

Child’s Conservation League Closes Year With Dinner

The Child’s Conservation League capped its calendar year with a 6 pm dinner at Limber fast Tuesday honoring husbands. Fifty-two attended as Ed ward Tucker and Ralph Whitmore known as Ralph and Eddie broadcast from station WSAZ Huntington. Mrs. Kilpatrick sang whistling solo should I with an encore let me call you sweetheart. Hostesses included Mrs. C. W. Fink and many others.

Child’s Conservation League Edward Tucker Ralph Whitmore Athens Boys Ralph Eddie WSAZ Huntington W. Va John Kilpatrick C. W. Fink Fred Lee Tom Ray Slaughter IE. R. McLaughlin Va Welch Fred McCoy A. W. Boetticher Clyde Little P. W. Helwig Ray Barnhart Thomas Rosser

Pun Prolic Friday Fun Frolic at Church

Miriam Class of the Christian Church hosts a Fun Frolic Friday at 8 in the church basement. The feature is a one act play titled Who's Crazy Now. The public is invited.

Miriam The Christian Church

Standard Bearer Society Meets at Frances Hatch Home

The Standard Bearer Society of the First M E Church held its monthly meeting at Miss Frances Hatch’s home at 64 Mill Street. The session opened with a hymn, devotions and prayers. Evelyn Porter led reports and the group adjourned with a prayer and picnic lunch. The next gathering is set for June 6 with Miss Mildred Totman.

Standard Bearer Society M. E. Church Frances. Hatch Mill Street Mildred Totman Evelyn Porter Bernice Kayser Edna Herron

Local Will Discloses Bequest Of Property On Church Street

Logan May 15. Harry Mock, a son, is bequeathed property on Church Street. Mrs Fanny C Mock estate proceedings reported by Judge A M Ellinger. Other children Charles P Mod John Edward Mock Earl Mock Louis Mock to share 2000 in government bonds. Harry Mock named executor. Will dated January 17, 1917 with Marie White and Eugene Wright as witnesses.

Logan Harry Wek Church Street Fanny C. Mock A. M. Ellinger Charles P. Mod John ‘Edward Mock Earl Mck Louis C. Mock Hary Mock Marie White Eugene Wright

Sister Susie Club Hosts Dinner At Shaw Home

Sister Susie Club members were entertained at the home of Mrs. Earl Shaw Tuesday evening with a six o'clock dinner. Guests included Mrs. C. F. Ruch of Logan and Mrs. Tim Whiteaft of Columbus. After dinner Miss Cloe Aley entertained with a vocal number and Mrs. Sumner Martin performed a piano number.

Earl Shaw C. F. Ruch Logan Tim Whiteaft Columbus Cloe Aley Sumner Martin

Mrs Eastman Hosts E Z Bridge Club on Mulberry Street

Mrs Harry Eastman hosted the E Z Bridge Club on North Mulberry Street with substitute players including Mrs Harry Bartlett Mrs Byro Wolfe Jr Mrs Fred Ochester Mrs Edward Kemper Mrs Edward Jones and Mrs Harry Ambrose. Guests of honor at a family dinner Sunday at Mr and Mrs Ralph Starcher were Mrs Ela Tritsch and Mrs F P Starcher. Other attendees included I P Starcher Evelyn Starcher Mrs Noah Robey and family Mr and Mrs George Tritsch Miss Sophine Starcher Columbus Mr and Mrs William Moore.

Harry Eastman E. Z. Bridge Club Meon North Mulberry Street Harry Bartlett Byro Wolfe, Jr Fred Ochester Edward Kemper Edward Jones Arry Ambrose Ela Tritsch F. Ptarcher Ralph Starcher I. P.starcher Evelyn Starcher Noah Robey George Tritsch Sophine Starcher Columbus William Moore

Langley elected keeper of records at Snow Fork Lodge

Dan Langley is elected keeper of records and seats of the Snow Fork Lodge No. Jo in Togan May 15. He was named to replace Jack Curberson who recently tendered his resignation at Orray City Knights and Pythias.

TOGAN Dan Langley Snow Fork Lodge Knights and Pythias Orray City Jack Curberson

Hocking County Doctors Attend Ohio State Medical Association

A delegation from Hocking County physicians visits Columbus to attend the Ohio State Medical Association convention. Dr M Herrington leads the Logan group with Dr W Donaldson Dr J L Webb Dr H M Oaks Dr Claude Lyons and Dr S Cherrington among attendees.

Logan Hocking County Lumbus Ohio State Med- 1 Association M. Herrington Hocking County Soci W. Donaldson Gore J. L. Webb Carbon Hill Claude Lyons S. Cherrington

Mrs Lewis Humphrey Hosts DAR Chapter Event in Hockport

Mrs Lewis Humphrey at The Maples in Hockport will host the N DY Lee Ames Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Sunday at 2 30 pm. Members plan carpooling and will notify Mrs W R Phillip chair of transportation. Those riding are asked to assemble at Mrs C D Henrys 6 South College Street ready to depart at 1 o clock Saturday afternoon.

Lewis Humphrey Hock Port

Progressive club hosts pier supper closes year

The Progressive Literary Club and families met at Mrs Elson Hedges home Tuesday for a pier supper marking the year's last gathering. Following a short business meeting, tests and readings by members were presented. Relatives attended from distance for Mr Henry Finsterwald's funeral. Births and trips were noted along with posts about club meetings and member movements.

Progressive Liter Henry Finsterwalevere Jed Finsterwald W York N. Hill Nelsonvill Secoy Darbyville Will Hill Annashiick Zanesville Henry Finsterwald Bexley Hen Y Finsterwald Copeland Guysville Barney Hill Bert Hill Beaum't T. J. Roberts Edwar Roberts Walter Roberts George Roberts Meem Columbus

ZEMO advertised as cure for dandruff and itching

The ad touts ZEMO as a cleansing antiseptic for dandruff and itchy scalps. It promotes frequent use on the scalp and skin with prices 35c 60c and 1.00 and claims safety and dependability for various irritations.

Zemo

How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds Of Fat

An advertisement claims Kruschen Salts detoxifies organs and accelerates fat loss. It promises energy, clearer skin, and renewed vigor within three weeks. Readers are urged to buy an 85 cent bottle from McKee's Drug Company with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

McKee's Drug Company

Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society Tea Benefit

Mrs. W. R. Phillips hosted a Wednesday afternoon benefit tea for the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church at 16 South College Street. Mrs. Mary G. Ness assisted the hostess in receiving guests. seating and serving roles were filled by Mrs. James A. Palmer, Mrs. E. S. Koons, Mrs. W. L. Slutz, Mrs. W. H. Worthman, Mrs. H. G. Stalder, and Mrs. P. B. Lawrence. Decorations featured garden flowers with peonies and iris. Lulu Poston and Bertha Brown poured in the second hour.

W. R. Phillips South College Street Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Mary G. Ness James A. Palmer E. 8. Koons W. L. Slutz W. H. Worthman H. G. Stalder P B. Lawrence H. Beng R. G. Palmer Lulu Poston Bertha Brown

Athens Women to Speak at Missionary Society Meeting

Miss Edith McBee and Miss Lucille Hunter, Athens natives, return from New York City and Cuba to attend the Woman's Home Missionary Society meeting at First Methodist Episcopal Church in Harrisburg. Mrs. E. I. Sells will lead devotions and Elery Michael will report on the Nelsonville district meeting.

Edith McBee Harrisburg Lucille Hunter New York City Cuba Woman's Home Missionary Society First Methodist Episcopal Church Athens E. I. Sells Elery Michael Home Missionary Society Nelsonville Herper Sanders Eleanor Davies Mt. Zion Baptist Church O. W. Wilcox Episcopal Church Women’s Home Missionary Society NeBonville Home Society of the

Local Residents Visit Kin and Travel to See Injured Relative

Pomeroy Mrs CG F Rathburn and niece Mrs Oscar Klein visited Huntington to see sister Mrs W T Moore and brother Orion Flesher who is improving slowly in hospital from injuries in a car wreck. Mrs Ella Harry, home from Avanta Georgia, returned Tuesday. Elizabeth Jenkins and son Dan visited family in New Lexington before returning home. Howard Lewis of Jenkins Kentucky arrived for a relatives visit. W L Fisher of Akron will stay with his parents and sister Claud Fleming in Tampa for a few days. Hollis Scott and I M Wilson were in Columbus. Irving Karr and daughter Patricia and C F Reed and daughter Jean toured Charleston. Karr to visit uncle Idon Hodge. Reed and daughter returned by NY Central in the evening. Bill Robinson went to McMillan Hospital Wednesday for observation with Mrs Robinson.

CG. F. Rathburn Oscar Klein Huntington W. T. Moore Orion Flesher Ella Harry H. P. Downing Georgia Avanta Elizabeth Jenkins Dan Mary Dawson Louis Seyfried New Lexington Howard Lewis Jenkins Ky Lewis Clara Watson Middleport High School W. L. Fisher Akron J. C. Fisher Claud Fleming Tampa Fla Hollis Scott I’. M. Wilson Columbus Irving Karr Patricia C. F. Reed Jean Charleston Karr Idon Hodge Reed Bill Robinson McMillan Hospital Robinson

June Bride in Hollywood Engagement Noted

Hollywood reports Janette Gaynor stage and screen comedian plans to wed Judd Taylor a Technicolor executive on Sunday June 8. The couple announced their engagement as part of the June bridal slate in the film colony.

Hollywood U.R Janette Gaynor Judd Taylor Technicolor

Revival at Harkins Chapel in Vinton County

A revival meeting led by Rev. Mrs. Clara A. Price of the Pilgrim Holiness Church of Athens continues at Harkins Chapel Church in Vinton County with services each evening at 7 30. Mrs. Price serves as pastor of Harkins Church.

Harkins Chapel Vinton County Clara A. Price Pilgrim Holiness Church of Athens Price Harkens Church

Rotary Names Its Chicago Delegates

McArthur May 18 The Rotary Club appoints L. W. Sprague as delegate to the International Rotary convention in Chicago June 23 27. H. B. Hamilton named alternate. A committee of L. W. Pilcher J. T. Reese and KP Rh Martindili to arrange Hamden Service Club entertainment soon.

Court Orders Girl's Industrial School Commitment

The court ordered the subject committed to the Girl's Industrial School at Delaware and the sheriff transported the individual to begin the institutional stay.

Girl's Industrial School Delaware Ray Tox

Sheep killed by dogs in Vinton County riot hits farmers

McARTHUR May 15. Charley Moore reports about 60 sheep killed by dogs in Vinton County within the last few days. Losers include Charles Scott near Allensville Riley Hewitt of Swan Township and Wesley Wortman near Dundas. Loss estimate about 506 dollars to be paid by the state.

Girl Honored at Ohio High School Scholarship Ceremony

In Columbus last Saturday, Miss Anna Louise Cozad of McArthur stood among Ohio high school scholars called to the Senate Chamber for honors earned in recent exams. Gov. Cooper commended the winners as Miss Cozad ranked near the top in English and Freshman Latin. Garnet Sizemore, 17, daughter of William Sizemore of Vinton Township, was brought to Probate Court on a delinquency charge by Probation Officer Fred L. Diles.

Mcarthur Ohio Senate Chamber Columbus Anna Louise Cozad Cozad Cooper Garnet Sizemore William Sizemore Vinton Township Fred L. Diles

Tells Secret of Feminine Hygiene

Doctors advise women Mu-col is safe dependable way. Used for 28 years in hospital, office treatments. Mu-col stops germs in delicate organs. Ten-fold strength yet does not injure lining as poisoning suppositories or carbolic acid solutions do. Prevents trouble disease pain. Make periods easier. Stops odor. Douche with Mu-col every time for comfort health daintiness security cleanliness. Easy directions in package. All druggists.

Davis estate account approved and guardians named in McArthur

The first and final account of Jesse M. Davis as administrator of the estate of C. Davis has been approved in Probate Court. Nettie Milligan of Knox Township is appointed and qualified as guardian of the estate of Mary M. Sweeny and related heirs.

Court Confirms Sale Of Estate Real Estate

The order of sale issued to E W Martindill administrator of the estate of Jane A Wortman to sell real estate at public sale has been returned and sale confirmed by the Court.

E. W. Martindill Jane A. Wortman

Miss Rosalind Packer to Wed Mr John A McNamara

Miss Rosalind Packer daughter of Mr and Mrs Mortimer L Packer of 2354 Arlington Avenue Columbus will marry Mr John A McNamara of 43 Oakland Avenue Columbus. Frances Coultrap visiting sister Mrs McCormick in Ravenna during the period described.

Frances Coultrap McCormick Ravenna Rosalind Packer Mortimer L. Packer Artington Avenue Columbus John A. McNamara Oakland Avenue City

New Achievement In Face Powder MELLOGLO

The skin of youth in every box of new MELLOGLO face powder. The purest powder passed by the U S Government. No pastiness flakiness or irritation. A new French process makes it spread smoothly and minimizes pores. No shiny appearance it lasts longer. Use MELLO GLO by VeNNen Co.

U. S

Nursing graduates from White Cross Hospital in Columbus

Our Lady of Victory Church announces the May 21 nursing school graduation at White Cross Hospital in Columbus. The graduate is Miss Mary Emma Chatfield of Bramden, late John McNamara’s widow and a longtime resident of Zaleski, with attendance by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gorsuch of Hamden and Mrs. Seth Chatfield of Hattie den.

Our Lady of Victory John McNamara Zaleski Vinton County Mary Emma Chatfield Bramden White Cross Hospital Columbus Arthur Gorsuch Hamden Seth Chatfield Hattieden

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