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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1932
Page
8
COOLVILLE May 25 At 1 30 p m Wednesday a meeting at the high school organized a sewing unit of the H Club Election of officers and regular meeting day were decided Any girls who wish to join may do so at the next meeting For information see Miss Westfall advisor. Rutland Stars defeated Coolville 7 6 in a recent baseball game.
Haydenville Jane Nutter and Margie Matheny attended Bible School Conference at Cambridge after The Daily Vacation Bible School began on Monday. Several families reported weekend visits and births, with baptisms at Pattons Bar and local ties to Buckeye Lake and Logan.
Mr Henry Steinmetz, visiting Illinois for years, stays with sister Mrs Howard Brooks. Mr and Mrs Felix Dorsey, Mrs Ella Wood, and Mrs Lucy Wood visited Mr and Mrs Ed Brooks. Nell Hawk of Athens visited the Pugh home. Anna Bolin of Pearls Chapel was called to her mother Frances Haney who is reported seriously ill. Leonard Williams and Orville Williams spent Monday evening with Pearl Wood. Lotus Gorby and children from Athens called on Clara Cooper Monday evening.
A Portland Ohio church observed George Washington Bicentennial with a program at the M E Church featuring songs readings and recitations. The event highlighted community participation and included inviting notes about local residents and subsequent Memorial and Children’s Day services.
The Ladies Adult Bible Class of the M. E. Church will meet at the home of Mrs. William Chivers on Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Robinson announce the birth of a ten pound daughter at their home here on Saturday, May 21. Mr. and Mrs. Philip and Mrs. J. A. Robinson of Murray City are grandparents with Mrs. Emma Franklin of Barberton mentioned.
Medical note explains paralysis as a symptom not a disease, outlines brain hemorrhage causes hemiplegia paraplegia and monoplegia, and stresses heart blood vessel checks, focal infection removal, diet, X rays, and supervised therapy for recovery. It notes exercise baths electricity massage and rest as treatment options. Readers can mail for full particulars.
Memorial Day events in New Straitsville feature James Berry, chief mine inspector of Ohio, addressing attendees at the cemetery after a parade from the I O O F Hall. Conn's Junior Band of New Lexington and local soloists perform, followed by a dance at the I O O F Hall.
Mr. and Mrs. Willis Six host visiting Betty Charbe in Cleveland for a few weeks. Albert Storer arrives in Akron for employment. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Robinson and family of Columbus visit Mrs. Mary Jenkins. Dan Jenkins and family join them homeward. Porter Johnson of Columbus spends the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Johnson. Opal Shrieves of Columbus visits her parents the Williams. J. W. Martin and mother visit in New Lexington and Bishopville. Margaret Smiah of Barberton visits Charles McCall.
Hooper Ridge hosts include Arza and Mrs Linscott with multiple Linscott descendants from The Plains Amesville and Gallipolis. Merle and Helen Antle visit Lawrence Myers family plus other gatherings. Warren Easler birthday celebrated by relatives with cake. several Kaslers and White family join at Amesville and nearby homes.
Long Run Mr and Mrs D O Chappell and son of Athens spent Friday afternoon with Mr and Mrs J M Chappell. Ed Shelton made a business trip to Athens. Jonas Gheer and family spent the weekend with Eugene Linton near Nelsonville. Sunday guests of the Misses Hazel and Pearl Beatty included Helen and Edna Lambert Susan Sprague Lucille Kincade Wilbur Colburn. Fred Carter of Athens purchased the Ira Sams property. Author Rowland and Ralph Frost visited Oscar Perry. Dan Bobo hosted visiting couples from Bates Stewart Athens and Graham Chapel.
Cheshire May 25 The Cheshire High School alumni held their annual banquet at the high school with 838 members present. Officers elected include President William Hawley and Vice President Briggs Kirby for the coming year. Out of town guests and attendees listed comprise numerous residents and relatives from Gallipolis, Columbus, Akron, Lancaster, Marietta, and Dayton. Memorial sermon planned at the Methodist Church next Sunday at 10 30 AM. invites extended.
Zaleski Annual inspection of Mona chapter OES was held with about 60 attending from Athens Glouster New Marshfield Hamden Wellston and McArthur. A George Washington Bicentennial program followed. Numerous visits and family attendances are noted from several towns.
Lottridge Mr and Mrs Ira Gaston and family of Athens along with Mrs R M Allen and daughter Eleanor visited Mr and Mrs J L Gaston and others including Reverend Parkinson and families from Coolville for Sunday dinner. The Reverend Parkinson conducted services at the U B Church. John Archer and family dined with Mrs Carrie Gainer of Tuppers Plains. L T Runnion and children Harold and Mildred joined Mr and Mrs Oryn Watkins for Sunday dinner. Walter Britton of Charleston was spending time in the area.
The Albany Baptist Church hosts its quarterly birthday party Friday night at 8 o'clock with special music and a skit by the Flivver Family. Public attendance invited.
A terse classified note advertises a 168 Lancaster Street three room apartment for private rent with a strictly private entrance and porch. Contact via dial 23253.
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