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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1931

Page

6

Birthday Surprise for Mrs Jones at her Home

Mrs. W. Jones of 31 Central Avenue was surprised by a group of friends who gathered Wednesday night at Mrs. Alma Bardin’s home to honor her birthday anniversary. Music and cootie games followed, with prizes won by Mrs. Hannah Mills and Mrs. Alma Bardin. The gathering included several neighbors before refreshments were served.

W. ©. Jones Central Avenue Alma Bardin Jones Hannah Mill Matie Pritchard Charles Wood Dorothy Warst Sallie Johnson Lillie Pierce Charlies Eva van Dyke Verna Marquis Hannah Mills Lenna Woods Lelia Cross Jeanette Powell Matte Pritchard Margaret McHarg Margaret Walburn Elizabeth Jones

Athens County Finances: October Balances Reported

The Athens County treasury on Oct 31 shows $157,362.04 on hand with outstanding warrants at $3,207.83 and no overdrafts. The Oct 6 balances across funds include County general $84,902.50, improved road repairs $18,049.33, special road and bridge $12,430.50, South Bridge $24,000, bond and interest $4,601.96, district health $6,672.59, dog and kennel $5,214, education expenses $547.62, education salary $1,354.67, show fund $60, cigaret stamp fund $0, unclaimed cost $893.42, surplus $93.92, sheriff emergency $113, and township gasoline $0.

Athens County J. Clyde Edmundson South Bridge County Board of Education

Restful Sleep for Fussing Child Promotes Comfort

A remedy note describes Castoria as a gentle vegetable preparation to soothe unsettled infants and restore sleep. The ad asserts Castoria contains no harsh drugs and promises quick relief by stimulating sluggish bowels. It also lists financial balances and October receipts and disbursements totaling $161,364.07.

Death of Thomas B. Roush 72 in Athens Ohio

Thomas B. Roush 72 died after a long illness at his home in Athens Ohio shortly after 6 am. He was born in Meigs County and spent early years in Pomeroy. Roush served as Athens mayor for two terms and was custodian at the courthouse for nearly 20 years. He survived by a widow and two children Pearl Athens and Mrs. William Huhn Rocky River, plus three grandchildren. He survived a 1907 flood rescue fate.

Mr. Roush Meigs County Pomeroy Athens Athens State Hospital Athens County Knights of Pythias Lodge Roush Richland Avenue Ohio University

Weekend Guests Visit Hillcrest Inn Leaders

Mrs M H Mechiin and Mr Joseph Clifford of Columbus plan to arrive this evening as weekend guests of Mr and Mrs W I Moler at Hillcrest Inn.

M. H. Mechiin Joseph Clifford Columbus W. I. Moler Hillcrest Inn

Daughters of Union Veterans Hold Regular Meeting

Mrs. John Ellis Wool Tent No. 100 hosted its regular meeting and annual inspection at the I O O F Hall with Deputy Department Inspector Mrs. Bernice Archer of Somerset, C, praising the tent’s progress. Twelve guests from Mrs. Mary Swett Tent No. 58 of Gloucester attended, and a supper followed after exemplifying the order.

John Ellis Daughters of Union Veterans Lillie Kinney Sue Murphy Hattie Price Lenna Snowden Nancy Price Agnes Biddy May McClain Annetta Lewis Lillian Stahl

Phi Mu Tea for President and Graduate Hosts at Chapter House

Mrs. Joseph Martz of Columbus and Miss Mary Elizabeth Clark of Chicago attended a Phi Mu tea at the chapter house, 69 West State Street, Wednesday from 4 to 5 30 pm. Ellinore Silcott presided. Clark sang two Phi Mu songs and recent Ohio University graduate Clark, a member of the Ohio University chapter, appeared in a recital Tuesday. Nearby attendees to Mrs. J W Wilson’s funeral included Mr. and Mrs. J O Wilson Newark and others from Zanesville Middleport New Marshfield and Darwin.

Joseph Martz Columbus Mary Elizabeth Clark Chicago Phi Mu West State Street Ellinore Silcott Clark Ohio University Alumni Memorial Auditorium J. W. Wilson J. O. Wilson Newark Jesse Wilson Ruth Zanesville Ray Bodkins Middleport Avon Jones Ralph J. W. McKee Dan Tobin Gertrude Jennie Arnold Harrisonville Art Deeter New Marshfield Dana Cummings Darwin

Unruffled 18 Year Old Wins Five Gold Music Medals

An 18-year-old Scandinavian girl named Mile Lien Deyérs is described as an all-around musician. She has earned five gold medals from different music academies for her talents as violinist, singer, and conductor. Despite the honors, she remains unruffled, dreaming of success.

Mile Lien Deyérs

Mrs Karl T Dailey Undergoes Operation in Gallipolis

Mrs Karl T Dailey had surgery Thursday at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis and will stay about two weeks to recover.

Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

Stevens Return From Columbus Visit

Mr and Mrs W E Stevens of Columbus return home after a short visit with Mrs Stevens aunt Mrs P G Dowler and Mr Dowler on Church Street Pallas Club will meet at 230 PM Saturday with Mrs W A Matheny on North Hill

W. E. Stevens Columbus Pallas Club W. A. Matheny North Hill

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Ee Sar IDAY Rociety + Clubs Mrs. Jones W. B. Golden Bank of Athens ‘National Bank Logan Elmer Goldwen Golden James B. Golden Ft. Brage N. C L. A. Locke Winood Edmundson Castoria Tom Roush Thomas B. Roush Lydia E. Pinkham Paris Woodworth Court St Athens, Ohio Phi Mu Tea Karl T. Dailey Ide Eston BIG Daylight Redfern Phoenix Warner's Ite Arments Arigon Preston Prestons Wheaton Hardware Co Marietta Paint Marietta Paint & Color Co W. State St A&p RED Circle BOKAR The Messenger Cooking School Edna M. Ferguson Food Authority A&p Coffee Service
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