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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1931

Page

7

Fashionable old glass reproductions rise in modern homes

Amos Parrish notes a trend toward reproductions of 18th and early 19th century glassware from Waterford and Sandwich molds. Bridge sets, stemware, goblets, and tumblers appear in homes with prices kept affordable. Hazel Wes, Alice Allen, Kittle Bowles report on Mrs. Bert Pollock’s broken leg in Logan Hospital.

Sandwich Glass Sandwich Massachusetts Hazel Wes Alice Allen Kittle Bowles Bert Pollock Cherrington Hospital Logan

Haydenville High School Commencement and Local News

Haydenville High School held its commencement at M FE Church Monday night with Rev G E Nutter delivering the invocation and benediction. Thurman Miller gave the class address as the Girls Glee Club and High School Chorus performed. diplomas were presented by T D Brown and class awards were given for typing and perfect attendance. Helen Lightfoot was first in class with high average and Jeanette Patton earned best typing speed. Local residents attended events, with several articles noting visits, club meetings, and upcoming 4 H activities. The Senior Class presented the play Little Miss Kate on May 14 and the Rainbow 4 H Club reorganized May 13 with officers elected.

Haydenville High School M. FE G. E. Nutter Thurman Miller H. H. Sands T. D. Brown Helen Lightfoot Jeanette Patton Roy Croth- Opal Reider Gale Monk Dorothy Vollmer Bernice Iles Ralph Walters Buckeye College Columbus O. E. Oliver James Hurley Homer Carter Athens Nellie Alice Allen Florence Patton Aileen Ella Patton Nelsonville Jennie Patton Homie Hogan Sidney Hankinson George Cedar Jesse Beougher Chester Beougher Andy Roush Marietta Herman Somers Wellston L. E. Scott Elmer Lock Logan Virgie Hankison Virginia Diamond King’s Daughters Margie Matheny C. S. Matheny William Achauer Miss Kate Marie Hankinson Gerald Sinnott Ethel Patton Maxine Todd Kathleen Bowles

Fog Shuts Road In Marietta Crash Injuring Five

A fog obscuring U S North 50 near the Wesley Fairfield line east of Bartlett caused a wreck early Monday injuring five people in a Ford roaster owned by Roy Davis of Marietta. Miss Margaret File 17 and Edmund Hanley 18 suffered the worst injuries and were treated at Memorial Hospital. The five youths were returning from Athens. the girls rode in the main seat.

Marietta U. S. North 50 Wesley-Fairfield Line Bartlett Memorial Hospital Margaret File Walter File Parkersburg W. Va Edmund Hanley Williamstown Roy Davis Athens

Heart of a Wile by Adele Garrison

A hurried look from the window yields no sign of a Chinese marauder. The narrator doubts her dream claims as conversation with neighbors hints the scene may have been imagined, while a phone call suggests further developments tomorrow.

Heart of A Wile Adele Garrison

Sleeveless dress pattern 2147 bold youthfully slender

ANNE ADAMS presents pattern 2147 for a sleeveless dress with pointed bodice yokes and inverted pleats, offered in sizes 14 through 42. It can be made in shanting or cotton fabrics with a colored leather belt, requires 3 1/4 yards at size 14, and includes simple instructions without sewing experience needed. Pattern and catalog are available from The Athens Messenger Pattern Department in New York City for 15 cents each.

Ccessory Prich Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Rheumatism Name Changes With Modern Medicine

Dr. Royal S. Copeland explains how rheumatism evolved into precise terms like arthritis and rheumatic fever. He stresses accurate diagnosis through X rays blood and urine tests and careful symptom study to determine true joint involvement and guide care.

Health Qs and Answers From The Readers

Readers ask about drinking water before meals and its effect on acid stomach. Answers emphasize diet and elimination, with requests to send self addressed envelopes for full details. Other Qs cover tonsils and bladder, leg development through exercise, eye strain and vision care, hand calluses care, and cautions about taking salt before breakfast and salt pepper use.

Truth Routs Ghosts Of Doubt and Terror

By Winifred Black a narrator recalls hearing ghostly footsteps at night. A seemingly supernatural mystery is revealed when a neighbor shows a hidden stairwell in an alley connecting to a courtyard, exposing a simple human cause behind fright. The tale ends with relief and laughter at the mistaken terror.

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Shade High School 1981 Farewell Class Party

Shade High School's Senior Class of 1981 held a Saturday farewell party ending their high school days. Guests included Carl Burson Roberta Swindell Howard Flanders Geraldine Fields Fred Sapp Lena Robinson Edward Blackwood Audra Datne Howard Swindell Lorayne Fields Mabel Colburn Glen Bean Worthington Biehl Norma Gilkey Lloyd Pierce Bertine Sauters Evan Rogers John Van Meter Orris Davis Wylie Colburn Gilbert Coen Lloyd Shumway Mr and Mrs Gaylord D O Chappell and Miss Mulligan.

the Shade High Schoool Carl Burson Roberta Swindell Howard Flanders Geraldine Fields Fred Sapp Lena Robinson Edward Blackwood Audra Datne Howard Swindell Lorayne Fields Mabel Col

Castoria Soothes Common Ailments In Children

The piece describes children’s crying and discomforts from minor ailments and suggests Castoria as a quick soothing remedy. It emphasizes a pleasant taste and rapid comfort for various childhood upset by offering a simple relief option.

Douwler Ridge Wraps Up School Year Picnic and Field Meet

Miss Esther Whitlatch closed the school year with a picnic dinner and field meet attended by Mrs. Jesse McKee, Mrs. G. D. Townsend and families, Ned Gould and Leonard, Ei Mace and family, Leonard Pidecock and family of Carbondele, Clarence H. Kech and family, Kimberly, Henley Pidcock and family, Hertha Farmer, Berneda Farmer, Doris Nice, Allen McKibben and sons Raymond and Eugene, Ed wards, Garnett Gould, Robert Townesend, Roy Farmer, Wilbur Young, Glen Frisby, Kenneth Farmer, and local school children. Donald Townsend earned perfect attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zimmerman attended church at Hocking. Rev. B. F. Hughes spoke at Dowier Ridge Church Sunday.

Esther Whitlatch Jesse McKee G. D. Townsend Ned Gould Leonard Ei Mace Leonard Pidecock Carbondele Clarence H. Kech Kimberly Henley Pidcock Hertha Farmer Berneda Doris

Family With Meal Incur Penalty For Sheep Theft

William and James Clark brothers from Decatur Township stole a sheep from Monroe and Fox farms. They pleaded guilty and were fined eight dollars each plus 30 days in jail, and must reimburse the sheep owner. The carcass was killed and eaten at their father Leroy Clark’s home.

Marietta William and James Clark Decantur Township William Mulligan Belpre Sam Monroe William Fox Belpre Township Squire O'Neill Facta Monroe and Fox Leroy Clarx Decatur Township

Oxen Names Highlight Huffines Log Haul Team

Huffines identifies four versatile oxen well suited for log hauling: Jack, Dick, Chartie, and Berry. These animals are noted for their strength and reliability in challenging forestry tasks.

Jack Chartie Berry

Oxen Haul Logs In Athens Ride Through City

Athens residents saw two yokes of oxen driven through the city on Tuesday morning. The herd belong to Mr. J. Muf fines of Rock House in Hocking County and were returning home after assisting in hauling logs in Athens County.

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