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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1932

Page

6

Business Men Will Choose State Officers

Gordon K. Bush publisher of The Athens Messenger is among new directors elected by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. The board meets in Columbus on Friday Nov 18 to elect a president five district vice presidents and a treasurer and to discuss legislation and policies affecting railroads. Mrs John Kane and Mrs George Tessier of Renova Pa have returned home after visiting Mrs Tessier s daughter Mrs Charles Herman and family at 8 First Street.

Gordon K. Bush Athens Messenger Ohio Chamber of Commerce Columbus Bush State Chamber John Kane George Tessier Renova Tessler Charles Herman Fam Ny First Street

Entertain in Honor of Week End Guest

Mr and Mrs John Rood hosted a Saturday afternoon tea for house guests Mr Jack Pipe Mr Jimmie Rogers and Mr Davi Howell Lindsey Rogers recently finished a shorts film series and will be featured on radio per manager Mr Lindley Athenians enjoyed his original songs at events honoring the guests Mr and Mrs H G Householder and son James attended the funeral of Jr J W Householder in Jackson Tennessee the uncle of Mr H W Householder The deceased was known in Jackson for about twenty years in the grocery trade

John Rood Eently Mr. Lindley Mr. Rogers Mr. Piper Try H. G. Householdr James Householder J. W. Householder Jackson

Red Cross Worthy of Aid Says Athens Rotary Leader

H C Bobo president of the Rotary Club urges 100 percent support for the Red Cross drive in Athens County praising the organization for its disaster relief and assistance to the needy. The letter emphasizes civic duty and the value of Red Cross efforts.

Red Cross Athens County

Fine Phi Delta Theta Wins Homecoming Float Cup

Phi Delta Theta earned the Homecoming Day float trophy for an appealing miniature replica of their house. The float, valued around 30 dollars, was nearly complete when two freshmen used trees from a cemetery lot. A spectator alerted police and James L. Cartwright offered to take the rap for the pledges. Mayor Robert S. Wood set the fine at 25 dollars plus costs.

Phi Delta Theta Phi Phi Dell House West Union Street James L. Cartwright Robert S. Wood

Engh Family Weekend Visit Spreads From Waterford

Mr and Mrs Norman Engh of Waterford spent the weekend at the home of Mrs Enghs parents Mr and Mrs Ss F Beverage on University Ter The visit included their children Betty Carolyn and Jack and reflected a family gathering in the area.

Norman Engh Garnet Beverage Betty Carolyn Jack Waterford

Federation entertains at Chamber of Commerce gathering

City Federation met in the Chamber of Commerce Rooms on Monday night with the Business and Professional Women's Club in charge of entertainment. Mrs. W L Gard presided. Miss Rebecca Yauger gave a home entertaining lecture and a four-person table demo. The program featured a sextet, piano solos, and refreshments for about 50 attendees. The next City Federation program is set for December on the first Monday.

Business and Professional Women's Club W. L. Gard George Coe Irenton Paul Kimes Carl Roberts Ramona Hughes Ethel Beekman Gladys Jones Lucile Dutfee Esther Wilson Halda Murphy Ohio University Howard Bobo Val Array Rebecca Yauger Miss Yauger Ohio Fuel Gas Company Ohio State University Business and Professional Women’s Club Cline Ice Cream Company Tce

Lenigar Seaman Nuptials Quiet Sunday in Athens

Miss Velma Lenigar daughter of Mrs Cora Lenigar of 37 Hanlin Avenue wed Edward Seaman son of Mr and Mrs W J Seaman of 71 Stewart Street in a quiet Sunday ceremony at the bride’s mother home officiated by Rev Calvin B Haines Church of God. Guests included close family and friends. The couple will reside at 71 Stewart Street. Mrs Seaman is a former Athens High School student. Mr Seaman is an Athens High School graduate who attended Ohio University.

Velma Leniger Cora Lenigar Hanlin Avenue Edward Seaman W. J. Seaman Stewart Street Calvin B. Haines The Church of God W. E. Seaman Glenica Lenigar Russell Lenigar Garold Howard Robert Roy E. Young Richard Detroit Seaman Athens High School Ohio University E. A. Secoy Old Union Street Harley Secoy Vore Ridge C. BE. Hudnall Guyaville Hollie Hundnall Lubiig Pear! West Dutch Ridge William Slack Billy Lee Martin Secoy Athens Isaac Hudnall Guysville

Visitors Entertained At Hill Crest Inn

Miss Virginia Knecht of Morris Avenue hosted house guests over the weekend at Hill Crest Inn. Attendees included Miss Eliza Plum of McConnelsville and Miss Thelma West of Blanchester, with Mr. Dana Townsend of Martinsville, Mr. Harold Kinsey of Coolville, and Mr. Paige Hay of Huntington. Plum and West are Ohio University graduates and Alpha Xi Delta members.

Virginia Knecht Morris Avenue Eliza Plum McConnelsville Thelma West Blanchester Dana Townsend Martinsville Harold Kinsey Coolville Paige Hay Huntington W. Va Miss Plum Miss West Ohio University Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Miss Knecht Hill Crest Inn University

Millfield Church of Christ Plans Basement Expansion

Men of the Millfield Church of Christ met to discuss excavating a basement under the church for Bible School classes and social events. Attendance was 47. a choir formed and sang several hymns. Nearby residents named include the McCrays and Hines families of Nelsonville and Chauncey, with Chauncey events noted for Armistice Day plans and a veterans welcome.

Millfield

Martha Bible Class to Meet at Church of Christ

Millfield announces Martha Bible Class will gather Thursday night at the Church of Christ. Guests include Faithful Circle Class members and their teacher Mrs. F. E. Boudinot.

Millfield Martha Bible Church of Christ In Faithful Circle F. E. Boudinot

Ladies Aid Meets in Millfield with Athens Guests

Monthly meeting of Millfield Church of Christ Ladies Aid Society was held at Mrs. P. D. Hills home with Mrs. H. O. McDaniel and Mrs. Fred Russell assisting. Four guests from Athens presented readings and stunts during Social Hour while a collation was served.

Millfield Ladies Aid Society Millfeld Erwin Stauffer Gilbert Keirns J. R. Wade Norval James Frank McDaniel Clarence Sanders C. H. Boudinot L. L. Howard Edward Wade W. A. Bell William Sisson Elizabeth Robinett James Love Henry Heffkin Harvey Wade Edward Evans Harold Blower H. O. McDaniel F. E. Boudinot Mabel Smith Bart Petiit Lewis Sanders Clara Bell Olive Brookins Fred Russell P. D. Hil

Birthdays Observed Seven Members of Hines Family

Chauncey D. Hines celebrated his birthday at his Converse Street home with six other Hines family members. Attendees included Edmund Latta, Raymond Van Horn, Leota Westfall, Nellie Hellyer, Joseph Hines and Norman Westfall. A picnic dinner and music program followed with family members from Burr Oak.

Chauncey Hines Converse Street Celeb Edmund Latta Raymond van Horn Leota Westfall Nellie Hellyer Joseph Hines Norman Westfall Eli Westfall Leo, Brice Howard and Norman Joseph Heliyer A. J. W. Hines Addison van Horn Jean and Wahneta Latta Burr Oak

Chauncey Event Highlights Family Celebrations

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Spears hosted a Sunday dinner in Chauncey for their daughter Virginia Irene’s first birthday with grandparents George Wilson and family from Chauncey. Guests included the Shafer and Wilson households and Elizabeth and Virginia Irene Spears. A second note covers Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Boudinot entertaining Amesville visitors at Millfield. A third item reports Lena Wilson returning to Chauncey after a month in Cleveland with the Friedbergs.

Chauncey Walter Spears Old Floodwood Virginia Irene George Wilson Earl Shafer Clifford Dan Lois Ann Elizabeth Cleveland Lena Wilson Dan Friedberg Edith Wilson

Mrs Charley Swindler and Romine family visit

Mrs Charley Swindler and children of Middleport visited at the home of Mr and Mrs L F Romine over the weekend. Mrs L F Romine and children spent Friday and Saturday with Mr Romine's mother Mrs F Romine at Torch.

Charley Swindler Middleport L. F. Romine Mr. Romine F. Romine Torch

Dinner hosts Chauncey gathering attendees

Mr and Mrs Joe Bridgewater entertained at their Chauncey home on Sunday with guests Mr and Mrs Clarence Butts and sons Lorenzo and Robert of Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs Erle Bridgewater of Chauncey.

Chauncey Joe Bridgewater Clarence Butts Lorenzo Robert Nelsonville Erle Bridgewater

Dinner guests at Chauncey home of Mr. and Mrs. Bingman

Dinner guests Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Everett Bingman and family Ellis Avenue Chauncey included Mr and Mrs Emmerson Daugherty daughter and Eileen and LeLand and Mr and Mrs John Gibbs of Coolville.

Chauncey Everett Bingman Famly Ellis Avenue Emmerson Daugherty Eileen Leland John Gibbs Coolville

A. A. W to Hear Reports on Conference in Athens

The Athens Branch of the American Association of University Women meets at 8 pm Thursday November 10 at the Women’s Faculty Club. Dean Irma Voigt and Dr. Lilith Wray will recount Oxford experiences and report the International Federation of University Women conference held last summer in Edinburgh Scotland.

Athens American Association of University Women Irma E. Voigt Lilith Wray Oxford University Women Edinburgh Scotland

Hartman Elected President of Local Young Married Class

The Young Married People's Class of the First Methodist Church met for a potluck Monday night in church parlors. Ara Westfall led the gathering as president and officers were elected for the year: F. G. Hartman president Everett Lewis vice president Mrs Sarm C Warren secretary W B Drake treasurer Mrs Everett Lewis corresponding secretary. Next meeting set for the first Monday in December.

First Methodist Church Ara V. Westfall F. G. Hartman Everett Lewis Sarm C. Warren W. B&b. Drake

Rufus Putnam Teams Schedule Games at Local Playground

Rufus Putnam teams played a third football game winning 15 to 6 against Mechanicsburg. they earlier lost to Central and tied East Side. A return match with Mechanicsburg is set for Thursday, with The Plains to face Rufus Putnam tonight. An upcoming girls yo-yo contest in Rufus Putnam schools, directed by Arthur Rhoads, will award prizes for top tricks and longest spin.

Rufus Putnam Playground East Side Rufus Putnam Johnny Marsinko Mechanicsburg Boys Plains Mechanicsburg Arthur Rhoads Physical Education Department Athens Rhoads

Revival at Pilgrim Holiness Church Lubrig

A revival meeting is in progress at the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Lubrig led by Rev Lou Roberts district superintendent of the church. Roberts, resident of Jackson, formerly resided in Athens. Services start each evening at seven o clock.

Pilgrim Holiness Church Lubrig Lou Roberts Roberts Jackson Athens

Weather by Regions Outlook for Election Day

The Weather Bureau forecast favors a large rural vote in western farming areas while showers and unsettled conditions spread across the East. Clearing is expected in the West except for Oregon and Washington with Minnesota and Wisconsin also clear. Scattered rain is forecast from Ohio eastward and from Florida to Maine.

New York Mississippi Weather Bureau Oregon Washington Minnesota Wisconsin Ohio Florida Maine

Speedy Remedies for Colds and Headaches Ad

An old labeled product touts LIQUID TABLETS SALVE claiming relief for colds and neuralgia within 30 minutes and two days for sinus issues. It markets 666 SALVE for head colds and positions as the most speedy remedy known.

Oberlin Council Amends Speaking Ordinance

Lorain Ohio city council amended the public addresses ordinance removing the jail sentence and thus the right to jury trials. Six Oberlin College students arrested for attempting a Norman Thomas rally were freed in Municipal Court after demanding jury trials.

Lorain U.R Oberlin College Norman Thomas

Mrs Snavely Votes for Hoover Then Turns 103

In Massillon Ohio two days mark a notable week for Anna Snavely of a Dalton area farm. She voted for Herbert Hoover today, recalls a personal letter from him, and will celebrate her 103rd birthday tomorrow. She credits longevity to hard work.

Massillon Anna Snavely Dalton Here

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