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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1932

Page

6

Monday Bridge Club Honors Husbands for Dinner and Bridge

The Eastwood club hosted husbands for dinner and bridge at The Hastwood on Monday. Five tables of play, yellow rose buds, and four score awards followed. Maud Fenzell won the women's high, S. M. Johnson the men’s high, Hoisington pair drew cut prizes. Next hostess J H McClure at 32 Grosvenor Street.

Eastwood Hastwood Maud Fenzell S. M. Johnson O. Ll. Hoisington Monday Bridge Club J. H. McClure Grosvenor Street

Social Notes From Cincinnati and Nearby Towns

Mrs. T. J. Davis of Cincinnati arrived Monday for a brief visit with her father J. D. Brown. Mrs. John P. Dana is back from New York City after three months with her son-in-law and daughter R. F. Tripp in Athens Pom​eroy Road area. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Allard have returned to Richmond Indiana after several days with C. F. Ashworth on the Athens Pomeroy Road. Mrs. T. R. Biddle came home Monday night from Columbus where she escorted niece Mrs. Richard McKinstry to White Cross Hospital for a serious operation. Mrs. Kinstry, daughter of Dow Poston, remains in guarded condition following Sunday's surgery.

T. J. Davis Cincinnati J. D. Brown John P. Dana New York City R. F. Tripp Louise Dana C. W. Allard Iva Blackburn Richmond Ind C. F. Ashworth Athens-Pomeroy Road T. R. Biddle Columbus Richard McKinstry Mary Poston White Cross Hospital Kinstry McKinstry Dow Poston

Kellogg Introduces Presure-Cooked Shredded Whole Wheat Biscuits

Kellogg unveils a new shredded whole wheat biscuit that is presure-cooked to preserve full food value while delivering a mellow flavor and easy digestion. Biscuit is toasted on both sides for crispness, uses a new convenient size of 15 per package, and is backed by Phila Medical Arts Laboratory analysis.

Kellogg Company Kellogg Medical Arts Laboratory of Philane Kellogg’s Battle Creek

Church Group Honors Women With Tea

Members of Kappa Chapter of Kappa Beta sorority and church patronesses hosted a Sunday tea from 3 to 5 in the church parlors honoring the women of the church. Miss Mary Young served as president with Mrs. E L Church at the door. Mrs Reed J Downs Mrs J J Sisler served tea first hour. Mrs Roy Cline Mrs William Connett and Miss Catherine Redford the second hour. Mrs Dwight Robinson sang three numbers with Mrs Howard Bobo. Miss Elizabeth Shepherd played piano. Roses were given to guests and 98 favors distributed.

Kappa Chapter Kappa Beta Christian Church Mary Young E. L. Church Reed J. Downs J. J. Sisler Roy Cline William Connett Catherine Redford Dwight Robinson Howard Bobo Elizabeth Shepherd

Edgewater Grove Club Outing Reports Federated Convention

Edgewater Grove on Harmony Road hosted the Current Events Club gathering to hear Mrs Wartichman report on the state convention of Women s Federated Clubs held in Sandusky A 6 o clock picnic dinner followed by the convention briefing energized the twenty two members present at the site once known as the Harry McKinstry Camp owned by professors Hill Gamertsfelder and Hout

Edgewater Grove Harmony Road Current Events W. H. Wartichman Women’s Federated Clubs Sandusky Worthman the Grove Harry McKinstry W. D. Hill W. S. Gamertsfelder H.T. ‘Hout

County 4-H Clubs Enroll 200 Plus Youth in Athens County

More than 200 Athens County farm youths have joined 11 4-H clubs with plans for growth to 20 communities. Leaders include Thomas H. Johnson and local volunteers guiding livestock gardening sewing and forestry projects across towns such as The Plains Hocking Valley Stewart Guysville Amesville Carbondale and Athens.

Athens County Thomas H. Johnson Ray Hugus Saw and Hammer Club Stewart Hocking Hawkeyes Richard Hayes R. B. Hagus Guysville Mothers Helpers Club Clarks Chapel James Bell Federal Valley Livestock Club of Amesville Ralph Frash Carbondale 4-H Busy Bees Arch Knowlton Velma Lowry Carbondale Twilight Jolly Stitchers New Marshfield

Route Change Off Carpenter Street Protest Draws City Attention

Athens residents signed a petition asking the state and federal routes 31 and 50 be removed from Carpenter Street due to narrow steep grades and traffic hazards. City officials will await a hearing by the state highway director to decide the route changes.

Athens State Street Lancaster Street Carpenter Street Lancaster Carpenter and Ohio Highway Department John Dowler Pearl Beal First Street Mound Street Will Bobo Shannon Avenue Morris Avenue

Fashion Notes on gowns and pyjama fits from New York

The piece surveys Florentine luxury and modern fashion profiles, detailing Giovanna de Medici style gowns and Patou decollete trends. It promotes easy to sew pyjamas and suggests a black sheer crepe gown paired with a shrimp pink satin bolero as a formal ensemble.

Fifth Avenue New York Miladi

Trucks Will Haul Refuse From Chauncey Clean-Up

Chauncey residents are asked to place refuse from the Clean-Up Campaign in containers for loading onto trucks serving the dumping grounds near the Bailey Run switch north of Chauncey. Hauling will be done this week as Mayor Hines urges quick placement to speed the operation.

Chauncey Bailey Run Hines

Chauncey Pastor Delivers Baccalaureate Address

In Chauncey May 17 there was no Chauncey Church of Christ service Sunday night. Rev Miles Hoon preached the baccalaureate to New Marshfield High School graduates at the M P Church.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Miles Hoon New Marshfield High School M. P

Chauncey Graduates Noted by Lamberson Family Visit

Mr and Mrs L D Lamberson and daughter Lorraine of Columbus join Mr and Mrs Wayne Clelland of London and Mr and Mrs Dean Linscott and son Jimmy of Nelsonville in Chauncey for the Chauncey Dover High School commencement. Their nephew Cecil McCafferty graduates, guests at Clarence McCafferty on Main Street.

Chauncey L. D. Lamberson Lorraine Lamberson Columbus Wayne Clelland London Dean Linscott Jimmy Nelsonville Chauncey- Dover High School Cecil McCafferty Clarence McCafferty Main Street

Mrs Edward Minister Family Visit in Pittsburgh

Mrs Edward Minister and her daughter Miss Eleanor Minister and son Elbert Minister from Chauncey spent the weekend in Pittsburgh with Mr and Mrs Edward Minister Jr. They returned Sunday accompanied by Mrs Edward Minister and her son Billy along with Miss Marion Law of Pittsburgh who will visit.

Pittsburgh Chauncey Edward Eleanor Minister Elbert Edward Minister Billy Misa Marion Law

Mrs Minister to Visit Mother in Athens

Mrs Minister will also visit her mother Mrs Matie Pritchard in Athens.

Matie Pritchard Athens

Hold Services for Mrs. Marie Shockley

The body of Mrs. Marie Sickles Shockley, 25, formerly of Trimble, was brought from Newark to Glouster where funeral services were held at 2 p.m. at the Church of Christ. The Rev. G B Courtney of Trimble Church of Christ conducted the service. A Chauncey trio and Mrs Josephine Reese Roberts from Trimble sang hymns. Pallbearers and flower bearers were from the Sunday School class. Interment was Maplewood Cemetery. Surviving are husband, infant son, parents, and one sister. Relatives from Millfield attended the funeral.

Chauncey Marie Sickles Shockley Trimble Newark Glouster Church of Christ G. B. Courtney

Chauncey High School Sewing Class Plans Picnic

Chauncey May 17. Mrs. T M Wolfe directs a Chauncey High School sewing class picnic dinner at 11 30 Thursday morning. Each woman is asked to contribute to the menu.

Chauncey T. M. Wolfe Chauncey High School

Farmers Obtain Loans To Finance Body Farmers Apply For Loans

Forty five Athens County farmers applied for 4353 dollars from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation Crop Loan Committee as advised by Thomas H. Johnson. Total requests were nearly 1000 dollars less than last year with 13 fewer applications. Average loans were 96.51 dollars, up from 91.38. Loans ran at 5 percent annual interest with a first lien on 1932 crops and loans capped at 400 dollars per farmer. Deadline was May 14 with 13 extensions totaling about 500 dollars granted.

Athens County Reconstruction Finance Corporation Thomas H. Johnson Mr. Johnson Johnson Congress Hoover J. Wade Barnett T. H. Johnson N. E. Mills F. D. Forsyth R. R. Barker Washington

Funeral Held for Seldon Bradfield in Harrisonville

J Seldon Bradfield one of the pioneer residents of Harrisonville Meigs County died Wednesday after a heart attack at the breakfast table. The funeral at the Harrisonville Church was led by Rev Bolton with the church choir singing. Interment was in Wells Cemetery. Survivors include his wife Allie and three daughters Elsie Welch Nora Lee and Bertha Harmon all present at the service.

Chauncey Harrisonville Meigs County J. Seldon Bradfield Charles Bradfield Bolton G. B. Courtney Wells Cemetery Bradfield Allie Bradfield Elsie Welch Harrington Kans Nora Lee Millersport Bertha Harmon Charles S. Bradfield, Jr Gilbert, Jr George Williamson Jo Ann Buddy Athens Bess Mutchmore Columbus

Glorifying Yourself A Bridal Beauty Guide

A 1920s style bridal beauty piece advises brides to favor demure, shy looks. It recommends light rouge, delicate lips with a centered lip line, restrained eye makeup, brown mascara for day wear, and soft curls or a bridal cap with veil for flattering framing.

School Girl Wounds Self After Guardian Reprimand

Enigma Yack a 17 year old high school student at Beckley West Virginia shot herself in the abdomen after her guardian scolded a male classmate for bringing Emma home late from a school event.

Self Beckley W. Va Enigma Yack Emma

Inheritance Tax Details From Dunlap Estate

In probate court the inheritance tax on the estate of Alvira Dunlap totaled 158.52 dollars. The estate was valued at 4570.47 dollars with 3070.47 dollars taxable.

Alvira Dunlap Athens County S. M. Johnson

Make This Model at Home Pattern and Instruction Diagrams

A brief note on constructing a scale model at home using the Athens Messenger daily pattern. It outlines a pictured instruction set with steps and arrangement diagrams for beginner builders.

Chauncey Church Fellowship Night Postponed

The Chauncey Church of Christ postpones Fellowship Night from Thursday to Thursday night May 26 announced by Reverend Hoon. The program committee lists Miss Ruth Fiske Mrs Dane Osborne Mrs Frank Millington and Mrs Charles Sweeney. Social hour and refreshments are handled by Mrs Frank Sands Mrs Watt Ferrel and Mrs Sam Tippett.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Hoon Ruth Fiske Dane Osborne Frank Millington Charles Sweeney Frank Sands Watt Ferrel Sam Tippett

Athens visitors host friends in Columbus over weekend

Mrs. Maude Sycks and Mrs. Garnett Corbin with son Chris, Miss Faye Morris, Mike and John Kaufman from Athens visited friends in Columbus over the weekend. Miss Mamie Nixon of Athens visited Chauncey guest Frances How ard. Nixon previously taught in Chauncey schools. Mrs. Ruth James of Millfield, a pioneer of Dover Township, is seriously ill. Friendship Bible Class meets tonight at Neil Tippett’s home on Mound Street.

Maude Sycks Garnett Corbin Chris Faye Morris Mike Kaufman John Kaufman Athens Columbus Mamie Nixon Chauncey Frances Howard Nixon Ruth James Millfield Dover Township Friendship Bible Neil Tippett Mound Street

Explosion Kills Woman as Gas Wrecks Cleveland Home

A gas explosion in Cleveland killed Mrs. Anna Boris, 57, who was asleep in a first floor room. Her husband John Boris, 59, was critically injured. The Boris family and two children survived the blast with minor injuries, while six others faced danger.

Cleveland Anna Boris John Anna Povlisin Boris Joseph Povlisin Anna Hele

Athens Messenger Pattern Catalog Ad

Send fifteen cents for each pattern and state size wanted. Catalog offers fashion items from Anne Adams with tracks lingerie house dresses and kiddies models. Catalog and pattern together twenty five cents. Address orders to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department 2443 West 17th Street New York City.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Mrs S E Brewer Dies at Prattsville

Mrs S E Brewer 87 died yesterday at her Prattsville home. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 PM at the family home with burial in Prattsville. She lived her life in Prattsville, husband Daniel Brewer predeceased her. Survived by four sons John New Marshfield Charles Prattsville Josh at home Cash Port Clinton, one brother Douglas Albaugh Malvern Ohio, and one daughter Fannie deceased.

Prattsville S. E. Brewer Douglas Albaugh Malvern Ohio Fannie

Liquor Blinds Youth At Midtown Party

William Ware, 19, son of a Washington engineer, drank liquor for the first time at a midtown hotel party in New York. A few hours later police found him groping along the streets, blinded by the alcohol.

New York U.P William Ware Washington, D

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